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, ...

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...

AI industry has been driving semiconductor industry to advance forward. Benefited from the surge in AI-driven demand for advanced process chip, foundry industry is experiencing a gradual turnaround, while demands for consumer chip and automotive chip have not yet fully recovered, and competition rem...

According to a report from Nikkei, Japanese government is considering introducing a certain bill to provide guaranteed loans to the government-backed chip startup Rapidus. This measure is expected to help the company attract private investment and reduce its reliance on government subsidies. Rap...

To revitalize its domestic semiconductor chip industry, Japan has launched several measures in recent years, including financial subsidies. According to Japanese media reports, many Japanese companies will invest JPY 5 trillion (Around USD 30.96 billion) to develop the semiconductor business. Nik...