Technological breakthroughs in diamond semiconductors, known for their superior performance despite technical challenges, could lead to practical applications as early as 2025 to...
Japan's semiconductor industry is experiencing a significant talent shortage, with demand from chip and equipment manufacturers increasing 14-fold compared to a decade ago. Key factors...
Amid rising geopolitical tensions, the global semiconductor sector is witnessing an intense chip war across multiple regions, with a critical shortage of skilled talent emerging as...
Japan may have pioneered perovskite solar cell (PSC) technology, but mass production remains elusive. In China, however, at least six startups are racing ahead, building PSC factories...
Kioxia, a leading player in the NAND flash industry, has secured a loan commitment of JPY120 billion (US$841 million) from major financial institutions. This financing will enable...
Japan has officially launched the Japan Hydrogen Fund, a US$400 million initiative aimed at advancing the global hydrogen supply chain and reducing barriers to clean energy adoption...
Japan is the industry leader in materials and equipment, while Taiwan maintains an overwhelming advantage in semiconductor manufacturing, according to Takashi Hattori, deputy representative...
China has successfully circumvented US tariffs on DRAM modules through South Korea, leading to a sharp drop in direct exports of Chinese DRAM modules to the US and a corresponding...
The supply chain for Japanese semiconductor company Rapidus is preparing to start supplying goods as construction of Rapidus' wafer fab nears completion.
China is the largest market for industrial robots, with more than half of the global total based there. According to The Wall Street Journal, factors such as an aging population,...
At SEMICON India 2024, major Japanese semiconductor suppliers participated, with Tokyo Electron set to expand its presence in India, underscoring the strategy to tap into the growing...
With geopolitical tensions increasing, countries have placed even more importance on essential products and supply chains. Nikkei compiled data from several research institutes...
Japan-based automotive manufacturer Isuzu Motors (Isuzu) has set an ambitious goal to industrialize Level 4 self-driving trucks and buses by the end of March 2028 at the latest, with...
Shin-Etsu Chemical has announced the successful development of a 12-inch quasi-sapphire template (QST) epitaxial substrate, further expanding its range of solutions for gallium nitride...
