According to a report by the Nikkei, Japanese chip manufacturer Kioxia has submitted its initial public offering (IPO) application to the Tokyo Stock Exchange, triggering a long-awaited move as the development of artificial intelligence (AI) drives a surge in semiconductor demand. The company aims ...

As per a report from Kyodo News on August 21st, that the Japan-based chip manufacturer Rapidus is expected to begin mass production of 2nm chips by 2027. To secure the necessary funds for semiconductor production, Rapidus is reportedly seeking JPY 100 billion in financing from banks. Reportedly, ...

As per a report from Economic Daily News, TSMC’s first European 12-inch fab is set to hold its groundbreaking ceremony on August 20. Along with TSMC’s ongoing projects in Japan and the U.S., the investment has amounted to nearly USD 100 billion. Meanwhile, this move is also expected to generat...

Over the past two weeks, the unexpected rate hike by Japan, coupled with weak U.S. manufacturing PMI and rising unemployment rates, sparked fears of an economic recession in the markets. Meanwhile the strengthening of the yen prompted a significant number of carry trade investors to sell assets to ...

According to a report by Nikkei, Japanese chip manufacturer Rapidus plans to establish a fully automated production line using robots and AI in northern Japan to produce 2nm chips for advanced AI applications, with mass production anticipated as early as 2027. Reportedly, Rapidus claims that aut...