Japan can play 'central role' in global chips, prime minister says

Ishiba and others urge more investment in Rapidus and broader industry at trade show

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The organizer of Semicon Japan 2024 expects 100,000 people to attend the three-day trade show. (Photo by Yuki Nakao)

YUICHI SHIGA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Government and industry figures called for more investment in Japan's chip industry and startup Rapidus at a trade show in Tokyo on Wednesday.

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