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China no longer viable as world’s factory, says Kyocera
US curbs on China’s access to advanced technology are killing its viability as a manufacturing base for exports, according to the head of Japan’s Kyocera, as one of the world’s largest makers of chip components shifts its production elsewhere and invests heavily in facilities at home. Hideo Tanimoto, president of a company that is an important part of the chip supply chain, makes his stark assessment as he leads an aggressive investment strategy for Kyocera that includes construction of its...
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Kyocera plans $3bn in chip spending to meet AI demand
KYOTO, Japan -- Kyocera will invest 400 billion yen ($2.9 billion) in semiconductor-related production facilities through March 2026, betting big on cutting-edge chips for artificial intelligence and other fields under plans announced Tuesday. The investments, unveiled by President Hideo Tanimoto as part of its medium-term business plan, represent a 130% increase over the previous three-year period. Kyocera will raise production capacity for package products, as well as fine-ceramic...