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Wednesday 1 October 2025

Japan's Nichia taps Taiwanese executive for top post as part of semiconductor push

Japanese LED leader Nichia has promoted Taiwan-born executive Tsun-Chia Tai to senior managing director, a move effective October 1 that makes him the highest-ranking Taiwanese manager...

Wednesday 1 October 2025

Kioxia and SanDisk launch new Japan facility amid rising AI demand for advanced memory chips

Kioxia and its long-time partner SanDisk announced on September 30 that their new chip factory in northern Japan has officially begun operations, a strategic move to meet the surging...

Wednesday 1 October 2025

Sharp to decide on providing large-sized LCD technology to Indian companies in 2025

Sharp plans to decide on transferring large-size LCD panel technology to India by the end of 2025, CEO Masahiro Okitsu said, signaling potential expansion of the country's display...

Friday 26 September 2025

TGS 2025: GenAI takes center stage in game development

The largest Tokyo Game Show in history, TGS 2025, opened on September 25, 2025, for a four-day run, drawing massive crowds eager to experience the latest in gaming technology. A standout...

Friday 26 September 2025

Europe looks to Japan as it seeks a sovereign orbit

Amid growing concerns over overreliance on the United States for security—and the strategic uncertainty caused by "America First"...

Thursday 25 September 2025

Apple CEO visits Japan amid critical challenges in the market

Apple CEO Tim Cook arrived in Japan on September 23, 2025, marking his first official visit since December 2022. During this trip, Cook is expected to visit the newly renovated Apple...

Tuesday 23 September 2025

Nvidia-Intel alliance deepens US-China tech divide

Nvidia said it will invest US$5 billion in Intel and broaden cooperation in semiconductor design and development. The deal does not include chip fabrication but is viewed as a key...

Monday 22 September 2025

Renault subsidiary plant to make Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and Nissan Micra EVs for Europe

Mitsubishi Motors' new electric vehicle (EV) for the European market, the Eclipse Cross, along with Nissan's compact electric Micra,...

Friday 19 September 2025

A trio of factors tips Shibaura to Yageo in takeover fight

After months of back-and-forth in the takeover battle for Japanese negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor manufacturer Shibaura Electronics, Taiwanese passive component...

Friday 19 September 2025

Japan and EU deepen battery cooperation to counter geopolitical risks

Japan and European countries are strengthening their collaboration to mitigate geopolitical tensions and supply chain vulnerabilities stemming from tensions between the US and China...

Thursday 18 September 2025

Japanese chipmakers abandon legacy lines, rattling automakers

As the world races ahead with cutting-edge advances in artificial intelligence, the automotive sector faces a quieter but potentially disruptive challenge: the slow, steady disappearance...

Thursday 18 September 2025

Nissan launches cost reduction project with expanded use of China-made components and logistics optimization

Nissan Motor held a media briefing on September 17 to outline its plans to reduce variable costs in vehicle production, aiming to cut JPY250 billion (approx. US$1.7 billion) by fiscal...

Thursday 18 September 2025

EU and Japan plan joint rare earth development in Greenland to reduce reliance on G2 supply

Amid uncertainties posed by major powers such as the US and China, Japan and Europe are strengthening their ties. The scope of Japan-EU cooperation could potentially expand to include...

Wednesday 17 September 2025

South Korea scrambles to match US auto tariff deal granted to Japan

The South Korean government has reportedly decided to embark on urgent negotiations with Washington after the US slashed tariffs on Japanese automobiles, creating a potential pricing...

Tuesday 16 September 2025

US cuts Japan car tariffs to 15% while semiconductor trade status remains unclear

The Trump administration has officially reduced the tariff rate on passenger cars imported from Japan from 27.5% to 15%, effective from 12:01 a.m. on September 16, 2025 (1:01 p.m...

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