The country’s seven major semiconductor makers are expected to spend a total of 984 billion yen on capital investment in the current fiscal year ending in March, according to data released by the companies Monday.
They have expanded their facilities to meet robust demand for system chips used in flat-screen TVs and digital home appliances, and flash memories for portable music players, among others.
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