Japan is investing $25B to transform rural towns into semiconductor manufacturing hubs, aiming to revitalize its economy and reclaim its global industry leadership. Rapidus is targeting 2nm chip production by 2027 at its advanced facility in Hokkaido, equipped with ASML’s cutting-edge EUV lithography machines, while TSMC’s $20B dual fabs in Kumamoto focus on 12/16nm and 22/28nm process technologies, with the second fab set to open in 2027. The initiative is expected to triple domestic semiconductor sales to $99B by 2030, create 10,700 high-skilled jobs, and reshape traditional farming regions into high-tech hubs bolstered by sustainable water practices like closed-loop recycling systems and advanced infrastructure development.
My Take
Japan’s focus on advanced infrastructure and sustainable practices in its semiconductor initiative highlights the importance of environmental considerations in modern industrial strategies. It also reflects the growing global trend of nationalizing semiconductor industries to secure economic and technological resilience.
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https://www.perplexity.ai/page/japan-s-rural-transformation-t-mguWnyy8QHetF0hfiEw5bA
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