Japan injects US$5.4 billion into Rapidus, eyes US$660 million in private funding for 2nm chip rollout

Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) said on March 31, 2025, it will provide up to JPY802.5 billion (US$5.4 billion) in fresh funding to Rapidus, a domestic startup developing next-generation semiconductors. The funding signals Japan’s renewed push to revive its advanced chipmaking industry and secure a homegrown supply chain amid growing geopolitical uncertainty.

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Trump’s 25% auto tariff set to boost Tesla as Europe, Canada threaten retaliation

US President Donald Trump will impose a 25% tariff on imported passenger vehicles and key components starting April 2, prompting retaliation threats from the European Union and Canada. Trump warned that further tariffs would follow any retaliatory measures from trading partners, potentially triggering a trade war that would strengthen the competitive position of domestically manufactured vehicles.

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伟时电子高端背光显示模组和智能装饰显示面板建设项目投产

3月28日上午,伟时电子高端背光显示模组和智能装饰显示面板建设项目正式投产,满产后年产值超30亿元。项目将在进一步帮助伟时电子扩大生产产能、开展技术攻关、巩固行业优势地位的同时,助力开发区新一代信息技术产业加速从消费电子向汽车电子转型跃升。

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