Japan and the EU are reportedly set to launch formal cooperation in the research and development of advanced materials, such as chips and electric vehicle batteries. According to a report from NIKKEI, this initiative aims to decrease their high reliance on suppliers from China. Iliana Ivanova, Commi...

On March 25, the Semiconductor Equipment Association of Japan (SEAJ) disclosed its latest statistics. The data revealed that in February 2024, the sales of Japanese semiconductor equipment (3-month moving average, including exports) reached JPY 317.418 billion, representing a growth of 7.8% comp...

According to sources cited by Reuters,  TSMC is reportedly considering plans to establish a production line for its CoWoS technology in Japan. However, TSMC has yet to make any further decisions, and they have declined to comment on the matter. CoWoS is an advanced packaging technology that stac...

Geopolitical factors are driving countries to actively establish semiconductor manufacturing locally and offer subsidies. According to TSMC's annual report, subsidies received from Japan and China amounted to NTD 47.545 billion in 2023, signaling a 5.74-fold increase from the previous year, reaching...

TSMC's establishment of a plant in Kumamoto, Japan, with its opening ceremony scheduled for February 24th, has sparked attention regarding the economic growth benefits it brings. According to TechNews cited Kumamoto Governor Ikuo Kabashima, TSMC's investment is expected to bring economic benefits...