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Tuesday 17 June 2025
Sony to double HAMR semiconductor laser production capacity for HDDs
According to Nikkei, Sony Semiconductor Solutions, the semiconductor division of Sony Group, is set to double the production capacity of its semiconductor lasers designed...
Monday 16 June 2025
Renault CEO exit in July raises concern over alliance with Nissan
According to Nikkei and Kyodo, Renault CEO Luca de Meo will step down from his role on July 15, 2025, after a five-year tenure marked by financial recovery and alliance...
Thursday 12 June 2025
Microsoft enters handheld gaming with Asus-powered Xbox console
Microsoft will enter the handheld gaming console market for the first time under its Xbox brand, with a product launch planned for the peak consumer season at the end of 2025. The...
Thursday 12 June 2025
Switch 2 launch boosts demand outlook for component suppliers amid record-breaking sales
Nintendo's newly launched gaming console, the Switch 2, has sold more than 3.5 million units globally within just four days of its release on June 5, the company announced on June...
Saturday 31 May 2025
Samyang eyes Japan acquisitions to diversify beyond food and chemicals
South Korea's Samyang Holdings, a conglomerate traditionally rooted in food and chemicals, is setting its sights on Japan's semiconductor supply chain as part of a strategic pivot...
Wednesday 28 May 2025
Huawei assembles China's Merck: Zhuhai Cornerstone to secure chipmaking materials
Huawei is reportedly supporting Zhuhai Cornerstone Technologies Co. in a strategic effort to localize chipmaking materials and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. Founded in 2022,...
Thursday 22 May 2025
Japan's chipmaking expansion faces delay as market demand slows
Japan's push to revive its semiconductor manufacturing is hitting speed bumps as major manufacturers expressed cautiousness over operation or expansion amid weak demand outside of...
Thursday 15 May 2025
JDI to cut over 1,000 jobs in major restructuring, close Mobara plant by 2026
Japan Display Inc. (JDI) confirmed plans on May 15 to lay off over 1,000 employees in Japan as part of a large-scale restructuring, according to reports from Nikkei Asia...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Nissan set to axe 20,000 jobs worldwide in deepening restructuring drive
Nissan Motor plans to cut around 20,000 jobs worldwide—more than twice the 9,000 announced in late 2024—as part of a sweeping restructuring effort aimed at reversing declining...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
President Lai: Tariffs on Taiwan semiconductors would hurt US tech leadership
In an exclusive interview with Nikkei Asia, Taiwan President Ching-te "William" Lai stated that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC), responding to customer demands,...
Friday 9 May 2025
Japan's Denso, Rohm forge chip alliance targeting EVs and autonomous driving
On May 8, Japanese automotive parts supplier Denso and chipmaker Rohm Semiconductor announced a strategic partnership aimed at deepening collaboration in semiconductor development...
Friday 9 May 2025
Alibaba's Qwen gains ground in Japan, outshines global AI competitors
Alibaba's Qwen artificial intelligence models are making significant inroads in Japan, driven by their open-source framework that encourages customization and rapid innovation, according...
Wednesday 7 May 2025
Fujifilm reportedly building semiconductor materials factory in India; initial supply is for Tata Electronics' wafer plant
According to Nikkei, Japanese semiconductor materials maker Fujifilm reportedly plans to set up a factory in Gujarat, India, aiming to start production by 2028. The company...
Saturday 3 May 2025
Murata braces for 8-year profit nadir as smartphone, auto headwinds mount
Murata Manufacturing anticipates its profit for fiscal year 2025 (April 2025 to March 2026) to hit an eight-year low, citing stagnant demand for smartphones and automotive components,...
Thursday 24 April 2025
Sharp sells semiconductor subsidiary to Foxconn, pivots to asset-light strategy
Sharp announced on April 23, 2025 that it plans to sell its subsidiary, Sharp Fukuyama Laser (SFL), to Hon Hai Technology's (Foxconn's) investment arm. The deal is valued at JPY15.5...