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Thursday 12 September 2024
Isuzu accelerates self-driving initiatives, aims for level 4 autonomy by 1Q28
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...
Thursday 12 September 2024
Shin-Etsu Chemical unveils 12-inch QST substrate, advancing GaN power device production
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...
Tuesday 10 September 2024
TSMC to boost Kumamoto's economy by 60%
Kyushu's anticipation for the economic impact brought about by TSMC continues to grow.
Monday 9 September 2024
Nvidia invests in Japan-based Sakana AI, fueling global GenAI race
The Japan-based startup founded by former Google researchers, Sakana AI, announced that it has received a total of JPY20 billion (US$138 million) from various investors including...
Monday 9 September 2024
ITRI, SIIQ, MOEA aim to build tenacious semiconductor ecosystem
On September 4, 2024, ITRI, SIIQ, and the Kyushu Semiconductor Human Resource Development Consortium jointly organized a symposium aimed at engaging in scholarly and technical exchanges...
Friday 6 September 2024
Win-win semiconductor partnership; Kyushu aims to become Japan's Silicon Island
DoIT and SIIQ jointly held the 2024 International Taiwan-Japan Semiconductor Technology Symposium on September 4 in Nangang. DoIT's director general Chyou-Huey Chiou stated that there...
Tuesday 3 September 2024
Japanese semiconductor equipment makers expect reduced revenue share from China amid rising investment elsewhere and import substitution
Japanese semiconductor equipment manufacturers have experienced a significant revenue boost from China. However, with rising semiconductor investments in other markets like India,...
Friday 30 August 2024
Three issues remain following ASE's plans in Kyushu
Taiwan-based OSAT, ASE, signed a tentative contract with the government of Kitakyushu in Kyushu, Japan, to buy land in Kitakyushu's Wakamatsu-ku where they would attempt to expand...
Wednesday 28 August 2024
Japanese startups see investments bounce back from foreign venture capital in 1H24
The Japanese government has been encouraging venture capital (VC) funds, particularly foreign VC funds, to invest in the Japanese market.
Wednesday 28 August 2024
Rapidus pursues US$690 million loan to achieve 2nm chip production by 2027
Rapidus, aiming to begin mass production of 2-nanometer chips in Japan by 2027, is seeking significant financial support for its trial production and eventual mass production.
Monday 26 August 2024
TSMC Kumamoto branch shows investment efficiency, expands general manufacturing
Three years since the Japanese government's decision in 2021 to support Taiwan's large foundry company, TSMC, in establishing a factory in Kumamoto, Kyushu has not only seen growth...
Monday 26 August 2024
Kioxia files for October IPO on Tokyo Stock Exchange
Kioxia, a leading Japanese NAND flash memory manufacturer, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. This highly anticipated IPO is slated for October...
Monday 26 August 2024
China to account for most L3 autonomous vehicles in foreseeable future
Initially launched in Japan and Europe, Level 3 autonomous vehicles are expected to see a significant production surge starting in 2024, with China leading the way, fueled by strong...
Friday 23 August 2024
Mitsubishi Materials develops world's largest rectangular silicon substrate for AI chips
Mitsubishi Materials has announced the development of the world's largest rectangular silicon substrate, a technology gaining attention due to advancements in advanced packaging....
Friday 23 August 2024
Samsung releases new foldable smartphone to defend its place in the Japanese market
In an effort to strengthen its position in the Japanese smartphone market, Samsung Electronics (Samsung) has released two new foldable phone models earlier than planned: the Galaxy...