Tech Firms

Tyler Hansbrough Oct 20, 2026 05:01

“Rebuilding Lost Semiconductor Dominance”: Japan Injects Massive Funding into Rapidus, Accelerating Entry into the Advanced 2-Nanometer Foundry Market

Japanese government seeks an additional JPY 400 billion equity investment in government-backed foundry Rapidus Having lost its lead in the global semiconductor market, Japan launches government-led efforts to rebuild its industrial base Massive fiscal support accelerates advanced process development, but securing competitive yields and pricing remains a challenge

Aoife Brennan Oct 13, 2026 04:00

"Changed cell structure due to EUV limits" China’s CXMT accelerates memory chase; large-scale IPO funds, domestic demand, and leaked Korean technology are the 'foundation'

Chinese company CXMT pushes to improve DRAM integration density by developing 4F² cell structure amid EUV equipment restrictions; large-scale IPO and demand from Chinese big tech firms strengthen technology development and mass production investment base; process information extracted from Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix underpinned rapid growth