Japan steps up collaborative efforts to tackle chip talent crunch in key regions of Kyushu and Hokkaido

The demand for semiconductor talent in Japan is increasing, especially in Kyushu, where TSMC is establishing wafer fabs, and in Hokkaido, where Rapidus plans to mass-produce 2nm chips. As a result, there are more collaborations between the government, industry, and academic institutions to quickly develop the required talent.

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UMT secures US$3.7 million in satellite orders as industry demand surges

Universal Microwave Technology (UMT) reported that cumulative orders from low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite clients in 2024, including shipped and pending deliveries, have reached nearly NT$1.2 billion. Its largest customer accounts for over 55% of all LEO satellite orders, with more than NT$400 million in products still awaiting shipment, most of which are set to go out in the fourth quarter.

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