Japan
Samsung Electronics Plans to Establish Semiconductor Plant near Tokyo
May 17, 2023 – In a surprising move, South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics has announced plans to establish a state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing plant near Tokyo. This venture comes amidst reports indicating that the Japanese government is considering providing subsidies worth around 15 billion Japanese yen (approximately 77 million Chinese yuan or 11.5 million US…
Japan Plans to Expand Michibiki Satellite System to Reduce Reliance on GPS
May 08, 2023 – Japan is planning to expand its Michibiki quasi-zenith satellite system, a network of satellites that operates in geosynchronous orbit over Japan and Australia, in an effort to reduce its reliance on GPS. The current Michibiki system, which consists of four satellites, works in conjunction with the U.S. GPS system to provide…