Please note that this article cites information from Nikkei, Bloomberg, and Nikkei Xtech. Japan’s power semiconductor industry may be moving toward a major consolidation. According to Nikkei, sources say Mitsubishi Electric, Rohm, and Toshiba are preparing to enter talks to combine their power...

Mitsubishi Electric: 8-Inch SiC Wafer Fab Completed, Production Accelerating Mitsubishi Electric has announced the completion of its new 8-inch silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor manufacturing facility in Kikuchi, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. The company held an official completion ceremony...

TSMC's fab in Kikuyo, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan (Kumamoto Fab 1) is expected to begin mass production by the end of 2024, with plans for a second fab in the region. Thus, the influence of TSMC's presence continues to expand, as per the latest estimates from local financial institutions. Over the...

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...

To capitalize on the expanding opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI), electric vehicles (EV), and the carbon reduction market, eight Japanese companies, including Sony and Mitsubishi Electric, plan to invest JPY 5 trillion (around USD 30 billion) in semiconductors. According to a report by N...