Japan is spending $67 billion to boost its chip-making capacity, aiming to reduce the impact of US-China tensions. This effort is crucial for the economy and global technology. Rapidus Corp., a newcomer, aims to produce 2-nanometer chips by 2027. This ambitious goal challenges the norm for a country lagging behind in semiconductor production. The rivalry […]
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