Japan's Commitment to Rapidus Corp. Remains Unwavering

Japan's government firmly supports Rapidus Corp. and signals continuous backing, even if the goal of mass production of advanced logic chips would need to be postponed until 2027. This determination comes directly from the ranks of the country's leading political forces. Daishiro Yamagiwa, chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party's semiconductor group, reaffirmed that Rapidus aims to start its test production as early as April 2025. Based on feedback from both the company and government officials, it is evident that Rapidus is consistently working towards the targeted mass production timeline. The unwavering support highlights Japan's strategic plans in the semiconductor sector, an industry of growing importance on a global scale.