The Japan TimesNov 25, 2024
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan's recent electoral successes in Hokkaido have raised questions about the future of Rapidus, which had long been backed by the Liberal Democratic Party. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/11/25/japan/politics/regional-hokkaido-election/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #tech #chipmakers #shigeruishiba #ldp #cdp #seijiosaka #akiraamari #rapidus #2024lowerhouseelection
CDP’s gains in Hokkaido raise political questions about Rapidus

The head of the party's Hokkaido chapter has expressed concern over the finances for the project, which aims to produce 2-nanometer chips by 2027.

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The Japan TimesOct 29, 2024
Liberal Democratic Party heavyweight Akira Amari’s defeat in the general election removes from parliament one of the chip sector’s biggest advocates. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/10/29/economy/japan-amari-election-defeat-semiconductor-industry/ #business #economy #japaneseeconomy #taxes #chipmakers #2024lowerhouseelection #ldp #akiraamari
The Japan TimesAug 19, 2024
Former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi has become the first to officially announce a bid for the Liberal Democratic Party presidency, which will be decided in an election in September. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/08/19/japan/politics/kobayashi-running-ldp-presidential-election/ #japan #politics #takayukikobayashi #toshihironikai #akiraamari #ldp
Rising star Takayuki Kobayashi launches bid for LDP president

The former economic security czar has touted his candidacy as a symbol of radical change in a party embattled by scandals.

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The Japan TimesApr 2, 2024
Nippon Steel’s acquisition of United States Steel would strengthen economic security ties between the U.S. and Japan and help counter China’s dominance in steel-making, according to a senior Japanese ruling party lawmaker. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/02/economy/japan-ex-minister-on-nippon-steel/ #business #economy #akiraamari #nipponsteel #acquisitions #unitedstatessteel
Japanese lawmaker says U.S. steel deal would help counter China risks

The $14.1 billion deal would be a win-win for both companies and both economies, said former minister Akira Amari.

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The Japan TimesAug 5, 2023
The Japanese government will pay for a significant part of a second Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. factory in Kumamoto. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/08/03/chip-minister-hints-japan-to-fund-one-third-of-second-tsmc-plant/?utm_content=bufferca58a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #akiraamari #yoshihiroseki #tsmc #semiconductors
Chip minister hints Japan to fund one-third of second TSMC plant

The subsidies will be part of Japan’s efforts to revive its domestic chipmaking industry, a sector viewed as crucial for growth and economic security.

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The Japan TimesMay 1, 2023
With the COVID-19 crisis subsiding, scores of Japanese lawmakers are set to travel abroad during this year's Golden Week holiday period, which runs through next weekend. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/04/30/national/politics-diplomacy/japanese-lawmakers-diplomacy/?utm_content=buffer309c0&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bufferapp.com&utm_campaign=buffer #news #japan #ldp #akiraamari #toshimitsumotegi
Japanese lawmakers pack their bags for Golden Week trips as diplomacy resumes

Among the traveling lawmakers is Toshimitsu Motegi, secretary-general of the LDP, who is scheduled to visit the United States, Mexico and Cuba for a week from Sunday.

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