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Japan doubles down on Rapidus as semiconductor ambitions face funding hurdles

Japan’s 2025 budget proposal is on the verge of approval, paving the way for government investment in Rapidus, a project focused on the mass production of advanced semiconductors. This legislative session is also set to introduce legal changes allowing debt guarantees for bank loans, thereby strengthening governmental support. Although public funding is progressing steadily, private investment is noticeably slow, placing a significant financial responsibility on state resources.