The decision by the startup Rapidus Corp. to build a semiconductor factory in Chitose, Hokkaido, is being touted as the biggest business investment ever for the northernmost main island.
Japan’s Fair Trade Commission on Feb. 9 called for more competition to cut into virtual monopolies of U.S. technology giants Apple Inc. and Google LLC in operating systems (OS) and application market for smartphones.
A recent increase in bankruptcies caused by the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic has raised concerns about widespread defaults on government-guaranteed “zero-zero loans” extended to help businesses get through the health crisis.