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CHIPMAKERS

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 20, 2021
Global chip sales expected to rise 20% in 2021 amid supply bottleneck
Semiconductor sales are projected to continue growing into 2022, with an 8.8% increase to $573.44 billion, World Semiconductor Trade Statistics Inc. said in its latest forecast.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Jun 11, 2021
Samsung boss could be set free by one of his biggest critics, Moon Jae-in
The dramatic reversal reflects South Korea's claustrophobic politics, where government leaders and big business are so dependent on each other that favoritism can trump the law.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 11, 2021
Sentiment among large Japan firms falls again due to chip shortage and virus
The confidence index covering firms capitalized at u00a51 billion or more inched down to minus 4.7 from minus 4.5 in the January-March period, staying negative for the second quarter in a row.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Jun 10, 2021
A new focus for Suga’s growth strategy: Japan's economic security
With the pandemic having a significant impact on products' supply chains, Japan is scrambling to shore up measures to mitigate the risks to its economy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 10, 2021
Biden will need more than $52 billion to counter China on chips
The White House has outlined a sweeping plan to secure the conduits for critical products from medicines to chips, responding in part to the growing economic and political sway of China.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 9, 2021
Japan's chip future lies in a Taiwan science park
Once a dominant name in electronic components, the nation has been overtaken by South Korea, Taiwan and China. Yet Tokyo may have a viable plan to revitalize its domestic sector.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 8, 2021
Japan must work with TSMC to rebuild chipmaking base, ex-economy minister says
The nation is unable to return to cutting-edge chip development and manufacturing on its own, LDP lawmaker Akira Amari acknowledged, suggesting a tie-up with the Taiwanese chipmaker.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 4, 2021
Nissan delays release of flagship electric car amid chip crunch
The struggle to release new models amid a global shortage of automotive chips is one that automakers worldwide are facing, but the issue is particularly acute for Nissan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 4, 2021
Japan lays out ‘national project’ for chips after lost decades
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said in a report Friday that it would treat semiconductor industry growth as a 'national project.'
BUSINESS
Jun 2, 2021
Japan to strengthen domestic chip production under growth strategy
The government aims to 'build a system which ensures a steady semiconductor supply' and reduce the country's dependence on foreign manufacturers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Jun 2, 2021
Decarbonization drive creates supply chain challenges for corporate Japan
Gone are the days when Japan was dominant in semiconductor and battery production, industries that are increasingly relevant in the modern world.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 31, 2021
Taiwan delays further water curbs after heavy rainfall
Subtropical Taiwan is dealing with its worst drought in history after no typhoons directly hit the island last year, meaning much less rain.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
May 28, 2021
Chip crisis forces carmakers to rethink just-in-time ordering
The shortcomings of that system were made starkly clear this year as the automakers confronted a dearth of the chips they need to build advanced functions into their vehicles.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 28, 2021
Toyota's global sales doubled to record high in April
The automaker has seen robust demand in China and the United States despite a global semiconductor shortage that has hit the auto industry.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 28, 2021
U.S. senators and pro-China business lobby at odds over chip subsidy bill
A key goal of the funding is to bring the world's most advanced chip plants to the United States, but only foreign firms have the technology to do that.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 27, 2021
Sony targets 1 billion global entertainment users
The coronavirus pandemic has boosted the group's sales as people spend more time playing games and using other entertainment services at home.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 25, 2021
Taiwan’s COVID-19 surge masks a serious climate problem
While the government works to rein in the outbreak, water and energy strains highlight longer-term challenges from the island's unusual vulnerability to climate change.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 25, 2021
U.S. chip funding could result in seven to 10 new factories, officials say
Last week, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer unveiled revised bipartisan legislation to spend $52 billion for U.S. semiconductor chip production and research over five years.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
May 24, 2021
World’s semiconductor supply is in danger unless Taiwan gets vaccines
Taiwan's predicament illustrates its strategic yet vulnerable position at the confluence of U.S.-China tensions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
May 22, 2021
Global chip shortage likely to continue to haunt Japanese automakers
Manufacturers and tech players are itching to get free of a chip shortage that has derailed their production, but are likely in for a bit of a wait.
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
Kishida defends planned rule to revoke foreigners' residency
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a meeting of the Lower House Judicial Affairs Committee on Wednesday.
Human bone-like objects found at Nippon Steel plant’s molten iron pot, with one worker missing
Police believe it’s highly possible that human bones found in a molten iron pot at Nippon Steel's Oita factory belong to a missing male employee.
Japanese billionaire sues Meta over investment scams using his image
Entrepreneurs Yusaku Maezawa (second from right) and Takafumi Horie (third from right) attend a study session on fake social media ads and investment scams at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo on April 10.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.
Unraveling the Japanese prose of Yukio Mishima
Author Yukio Mishima accepts the Arts Festival Award in the drama category at the 20th Arts Festival Award Ceremony on Jan. 22, 1966.
New Taiwan president to set tone for ties with China at inauguration
Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te arrives at the CyberSec 2024 Exhibition in Taipei on Wednesday.
Japanese billionaire sues Meta over investment scams using his image
Entrepreneurs Yusaku Maezawa (second from right) and Takafumi Horie (third from right) attend a study session on fake social media ads and investment scams at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo on April 10.
Japanese rap creates its mecca in Pop Yours
Tokyo-based artist Jumadiba says he forgoes the label of simply “rap” for his music because the Japanese rap scene isn’t confined to a particular sound.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.

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