SemiconductorsRapidus's Japan chip plant may bring $120bn economic windfall, but doubts remain
Tokyo urged to provide guarantees, long-term support for cutting-edge production
Rapidus' plant, located near New Chitose Airport, was more than 50% completed as of mid-September. (Photo by Hajime Tsukada)
HAJIME TSUKADA, Nikkei staff writer
October 15, 2024 05:16 JST
SAPPORO, Japan -- Less than six months out from the start of a cutting-edge semiconductor prototype line at chipmaker Rapidus' new Hokkaido plant, the local economic benefit -- which may exceed 18 trillion yen ($120 billion) -- is starting to be felt, though hurdles to the goal of mass production remain.