Kioxia Rules Out SK Hynix Merger, Focuses on Stabilising Memory Chip Prices
Japanese flash memory maker prioritises maintaining elevated pricing levels over potential South Korean partnership as industry consolidation speculation mounts
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Japanese flash memory maker prioritises maintaining elevated pricing levels over potential South Korean partnership as industry consolidation speculation mounts

The Japanese chipmaker's CEO dismisses deeper ties with its South Korean rival, citing antitrust concerns and existing joint ventures, while warning against excessive price increases that could dampen AI demand.

Tokyo-based startup plans IPO to secure capital for mass manufacturing as competition intensifies in the semiconductor sector

Japanese tech group signals retreat from low-margin products while doubling down on artificial intelligence infrastructure

Japanese packaging giant leverages tight supply and expanded Niigata output to negotiate margin improvements with chip clients

Japanese autonomous-driving startup aims to reduce automaker dependence on foreign semiconductor suppliers with free chip blueprints

Refurbished device market surges after Apple price increases, with businesses and consumers seeking alternatives amid weak yen and component costs

The Japanese component maker returned to profitability in Q1 as infrastructure spending and high-reliability product demand reshape its revenue mix
The Japanese materials supplier's upgraded outlook reflects how advanced packaging growth is creating new revenue opportunities in specialized substrate components

Mubadala Investment Co would lead construction of a 500-megawatt facility in Akita Prefecture as Gulf states seek stable AI infrastructure outside geopolitical flashpoints

Japanese weather data firm rolls out multilingual app targeting global users, aiming to crowdsource accuracy improvements from international reports

The Japanese chipmaker expects $11.78 billion in operating profit for the July-September quarter, driven by surging orders for memory chips used in artificial intelligence applications.

Japanese flash memory maker's second-quarter outlook falls short of market expectations as industry optimism faces reality check

Japanese precision toolmaker expects net profit to climb 32% year-on-year as chipmakers expand capacity for AI semiconductor production

The partnership will develop image sensor technology and physical AI systems for manufacturing sites, with operations beginning later this year

The Japanese chipmaker briefly surpassed Toyota in market capitalization but has fallen to fourth place as investor sentiment toward AI stocks shifts

Japanese startup demonstrates advanced eVTOL prototype as it accelerates toward commercial launch in two years

The Japanese electronics maker is banking on emerging ventures to drive growth as it pivots beyond traditional consumer products toward fiscal 2030