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TSMC Targets Experimental Production of Subnanometer A10 Chips by 2029

TSMC plans to initiate trial manufacturing of chips using its subnanometer A10 process by 2029, aiming to advance beyond current 3nm technology.

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Japanese Researchers Develop Solar Panel with Quantum Efficiency Surpassing 130%

Japanese scientists have created a solar panel achieving quantum efficiency beyond 130%, challenging traditional photovoltaic efficiency limits.

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Japanese Researchers Achieve Up to 90% Lithium Recovery from Used Batteries

Scientists in Japan have developed a method to extract up to 90% of lithium from spent batteries, addressing waste and resource challenges.

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Sandisk Plans Pilot Production of Advanced HBF Memory in Japan by Year-End

Sandisk aims to start pilot manufacturing of next-gen HBF memory in Japan by late 2026 with full-scale production targeted for 2027.

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Japan Allocates Nearly $4 Billion to Boost Rapidus’ 2nm AI Chip Development

Japan’s METI grants $4 billion to Rapidus for advancing 2nm process technology aimed at AI chip manufacturing.

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I-O Data and Verbatim Commit to Continuing Blu-ray Drive and Disc Production in Japan

I-O Data and Verbatim have pledged to maintain their Blu-ray drive and disc production amid declining industry demand in Japan.

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Japanese Chip Startup Rapidus Envisions Semiconductor Manufacturing on the Moon

Rapidus, a Japanese semiconductor startup, plans to launch advanced chip production on Hokkaido and aims to produce semiconductors on the Moon.

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Japanese Glass Manufacturers Expand Into AI Market Amid Component Shortages

Japanese glass producers Asahi Kasei and Nitto Boseki explore new opportunities in AI amid global infrastructure component shortages.

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Japanese Researchers Develop Scent Generator for VR Headsets

A new device from Japanese scientists adds scent generation to VR headsets, enhancing immersive experiences by producing context-specific aromas.

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Fujitsu to Develop Advanced 1.4nm AI Chip Manufactured by Japanese Firm Rapidus

Fujitsu is designing a cutting-edge 1.4nm chip for AI infrastructure, to be produced by Japanese semiconductor foundry Rapidus.

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Japanese Chipmaker Rapidus Aims to Narrow Gap with TSMC on Cutting-Edge Process Nodes

Japanese firm Rapidus plans trial production of 2nm chips later this year, targeting mass shipments next year and accelerating 1.4nm tech development.

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SoftBank Secures $40 Billion Loan to Boost Investment in OpenAI

SoftBank has arranged a $40 billion interim loan to increase its investment in OpenAI and support broad corporate initiatives.

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