Chip supply chain a top priority in Suga's first economic plan

Japan to offer incentives for new semiconductor factories amid global shortage

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The Semicon China trade show in Shanghai. Securing enough chips has emerged as a top concern of governments across the world. © Reuters

TAKASHI TSUJI and KOSUKE TAKEUCHI, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Japan will invest heavily to bolster domestic supply chains for semiconductors under Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's first economic policy and growth strategy.

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