Panel urges Japan to boost financial support for semiconductor supply chains
Based on recommendations to be compiled by the panel, the government plans to submit the legislation at an early date to the ongoing session of parliament.
Toyota expects to miss annual output goal on chip disruptions
The world’s No. 1 automaker is paring back production to 700,000 units in February, around 150,000 units lower than its original goal for the month.
Chipmaker TSMC hails Japan plant as special case in overseas expansion
TSMC's chairman said Thursday its Japan venture with a Sony Group Corp. subsidiary is a special case as the firm typically seeks full ownership in overseas plants.
Sony is dealing with PlayStation 5 shortage by making more PS4s
The older console uses less advanced chips, is simpler to make and provides a budget-friendly alternative to the flagship model.
At bilateral trade talks, Japan urges more collaboration with Taiwan on chips
The chairman of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association expressed hopes that cooperation would positively impact the resilience of both Taiwan and Japan's supply chains.
At CES, chipmakers show off plans to go after each other’s turf
Intel’s loss of leadership in chip-manufacturing technology has exposed it to challenges from newly confident rivals in the PC market.
Toyota surpasses GM to take U.S. sales crown for first time
To retake its leadership position, GM will have to return to something closer to the 2.5 million vehicles the company delivered in 2020.
Taiwan chip industry emerges as battlefront in U.S.-China showdown
The foundries are so valuable to the global economy that some refer to Taiwan's chip sector as a "silicon shield" that deters a Chinese attack and ensures American support.
Holiday shopping blitz in Japan lacks momentum due to short supply
The year-end and New Year's shopping blitz is lacking steam in Japan due to stalled goods production blamed on shortages of semiconductors and other parts and components.
Japan and Taiwan ruling parties to boost economic security cooperation
The meeting was held as the LDP has stepped up exchanges with the Taiwanese ruling party, with the self-ruled island facing military pressure from an increasingly assertive China.
Top chipmaking adviser proposes tax breaks and spending to revive industry in Japan
Spending approved this week should be just the start of its efforts to reverse decades of decline, says Tetsuro Higashi, the leading chip expert advising the Kishida administration.
Chinese chip mogul slams $9 billion rescue by state-backed fund as 'a crime'
The public spectacle around the envisioned rescue of one of China’s most important semiconductor players has transfixed an industry accustomed to meticulously crafted private deals.
