Nikkei reports that dismantling EVs from brands like BYD and NIO reveals a strategic edge: component integration not only helps cut weight but also trims costs significantly...

Rapidus has announced that its first wafer fab in Hokkaido, which is intended for 2mm chip production, is now 80% complete. The company also aims to progress to 1.4mm chips if its...

Japanese manufacturing companies have experienced seven straight quarters of declining capital investments in China, extending through the second quarter of 2024. A survey by Japan's...

Sumitomo Metal Mining has unveiled plans to significantly increase its production of SiC wafers. The company's subsidiary, Sicoxs, will establish a new production line in Japan to...

Fujifilm plans to strengthen its semiconductor materials capabilities with an investment of JPY 20 billion (US$ 140 million) to build facilities in Shizuoka and Oita, focusing on...

Japan-based SMC has announced that it has shipped chillers to TSMC for the trial production of 2nm chips. SMC is launching chiller products specifically for advanced semiconductor...

Kyushu's anticipation for the economic impact brought about by TSMC continues to grow.

Japanese semiconductor equipment manufacturers have experienced a significant revenue boost from China. However, with rising semiconductor investments in other markets like India,...

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has announced a 20% price increase for the PlayStation 5 (PS5) and its accessories due to escalating costs of components such as semiconductors...

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...

Mitsubishi Materials has announced the development of the world's largest rectangular silicon substrate, a technology gaining attention due to advancements in advanced packaging....

Japan-based semiconductor equipment supplier Disco plans to establish its presence in India, as India plans to build a chipmaking ecosystem amid the global diversification in semic...

Japanese researchers have developed a groundbreaking new technology that could revolutionize the semiconductor industry.

Rohm reported a declining performance over the past quarter due to sluggish sales of industrial chips and increased depreciation and research costs related to expanding production...

After eight years on the market, Nintendo's sales have dropped significantly, primarily due to the absence of major blockbuster games to boost demand.