Japan boosts Rapidus funding to spur advanced chip production
FRIDAY, JUNE 05, 2026
A new 150 billion yen investment through the IPA backs 2-nm mass production and 1.4-nm research, while giving Tokyo broader voting rights if finances sour.
Thailand Sets Out 15-Year Plan for Greener Production and Consumption
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026
Thailand has launched a 15-year sustainable production and consumption roadmap, led by four accelerators spanning food, circular economy, MSMEs and tourism.
Panasonic unveils new automated iPS cell production system
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026
Developed with Kyoto University-affiliated CiRA Foundation, the technology aims to cut costs and uneven quality ahead of planned commercial launch in fiscal 2028.
Japan adds 631.5bn yen more to support Rapidus 2nm chip production
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026
The new package lifts cumulative state support to 2.454tn yen as Rapidus works towards refining prototypes and launching 2-nanometre mass production in fiscal