Rapidus

Rapidus is a Japanese semiconductor company developing advanced logic chips, aiming to compete with global leaders like TSMC and Samsung.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to significant financial backing from the Japanese government and partnerships with major tech firms like ASML and Cadence.

Latest on Rapidus

• Malaysia's SkyeChip targets Japan, joins Rapidus ecosystem
• Japan's Rapidus to help 17 companies design chips for clients
• ASML to expand Japan workforce to aid next-gen chipmakers Rapidus, TSMC
• Japan to invest additional $940m in homegrown chipmaker Rapidus
• Japan's Rapidus partners with Cadence on AI agent chip design tools

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