Japan Plans Additional ¥400B Investment in Chipmaker Rapidus

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Japan's METI plans to invest an additional ¥400 billion in advanced semiconductor manufacturer Rapidus across fiscal years 2027-2029. This move aims to maintain capital ratios and attract private funding, reinforcing Japan's competitiveness in next-generation chip manufacturing after a previous ¥250 billion investment.

LATEST/Japan's METI plans to invest an additional ¥400 billion in advanced semiconductor manufacturer Rapidus across fiscal years 2027-2029. This move aims to maintain capital ratios and attract private funding, reinforcing Japan's competitiveness in next-generation chip manufacturing after a previous ¥250 billion investment.

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IT之家 · IT业界T2·Oct 20, 14:0068 pts
Japan Plans Additional ¥400B Investment in Chipmaker Rapidus
- Japanese government plans to inject ¥400 billion into Rapidus between FY2027 and FY2029
- The investment aims to meet equity ratio requirements to leverage private sector funding
- Total government support for Rapidus will reach ¥650 billion, highlighting strategic national importance
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