Chitose, Hokkaido – Japan’s industry minister, Ken Saito, on Sunday voiced the government’s readiness to consider providing additional aid to Rapidus, which aims to mass-produce next-generation semiconductors. On the day, Saito visited the construction site for the Japanese chipmaker’s factory in the city of Chitose in Hokkaido Prefecture. “I have confirmed that the construction work … Read more
As 2024 approaches, three issues are likely to generate a good deal political and economic concern and debate in Hokkaido. These include the impact of the so-called 2024 problem on local transportation and construction sectors, efforts in the city of Chitose to welcome Rapidus and related firms — especially foreign firms and their foreign employees … Read more
San Francisco – Japanese chipmaker Rapidus will open a business base in Silicon Valley by the end of March, its chief executive officer said Monday, as it seeks to expand its sales network in the United States in anticipation of demand growth. Rapidus CEO Atsuyoshi Koike said Silicon Valley is critical for the Japanese government-backed … Read more