Japan Aims for Chip Self-Sufficiency
Japan targets JPY 40 trillion (US$253.5 billion) in domestic chip sales by 2040, seeking to ride the AI and data center boom.
The strategy involves aggressive investment to triple domestic chip sales from roughly JPY 13 trillion in 2020. This includes attracting foreign investment and supporting domestic manufacturers. Key to this ambition is the focus on advanced logic semiconductors crucial for AI and data centers. Expect significant government subsidies and incentives to lure companies to establish fabs in Japan. This initiative aims to reduce reliance on Taiwan and other regions for chip supply. Geopolitical risks and supply chain vulnerabilities are major drivers behind Japan's push for self-sufficiency.
