Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) has announced a subsidy program totaling up to JPY70.5 billion (US$470.34 million) for the SiC power semiconductor production...
Mitsubishi Electric President and CEO, Kei Uruma, revealed in a Tokyo interview that the company is pursuing a restructuring initiative within Japan's power semiconductor sector,...
Murata Manufacturing Co. has unveiled a new mid-term business plan focused on boosting market share for its flagship product, Multi-layer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCCs), in response to...
Japanese NAND manufacturer Kioxia has secured approval for its initial public offering (IPO) on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, scheduled for December 18. South Korean SK Hynix may acquire...
The Japanese government is preparing a budget amendment for fiscal year 2024 (April 2024 – March 2025) to allocate additional support for the semiconductor and AI sectors, with...
Mitsubishi Electric is ramping up its power semiconductor production in Japan to meet the surging demand fueled by the EV revolution and global climate change initiatives.
Honda plans to start trial production of all-solid-state batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) in January 2025, aiming to double EV driving range and reduce battery costs by 25% compared...
Industry sources indicate that while the Japanese government maintains high expectations for Rapidus, contingency plans are being developed. Recently appointed Shigeru Ishiba, Japan's...
Japanese space communications pioneers are charting an alternative path in the global satellite internet race, pushing beyond traditional satellite networks with a comprehensive strategy...
Japan Display Inc. (JDI) anticipates its eleventh consecutive year of net losses and plans to pivot from displays to growth sectors such as semiconductor packaging substrates and...
The Japanese government is preparing to provide over JPY10 trillion (approx. US$65 billion) in support for the semiconductor and AI industries by the fiscal year 2030 (April 2030...
Japanese photoresist leader JSR is building a production base in South Korea to manufacture metal-oxide resists (MOR), a critical material for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography...
Japanese authorities have officially terminated subsidies for APB Corp, a pioneer in next-generation all-polymer battery technology, amid severe financial difficulties and leadership...
Reports from Kyodo and Nikkei indicate that the Japanese government intends to invest around JPY200 billion (approx. US$1.3 billion) in Rapidus during the fiscal...
Rohm Semiconductor is grappling with a significant slowdown in the electric vehicle (EV) market, leading to reduced semiconductor demand and an unexpected financial loss.
