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TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's industry ministry said on Tuesday it would extend subsidies worth as much as 242.9 billion yen ($1.64 billion) for Bain Capital-backed Kioxia and Western Digital to expand memory chip production in Mie and Iwate prefectures. The funding provides underpinning for the two companies, which have been hammered by a slump in the market for NAND flash chips and whose merger talks stalled late last year following opposition from Kioxia investor SK Hynix. Japan's powe...

The funding provides underpinning for the two companies, which have been hammered by a slump in the market for NAND flash chips.

Explore Japans hidden wonders with 2 of Walk Japans slow-style tours. Kochi & Ehime Discovery and Michinoku Coastal Trail unveil cultural and natural treasures.

"Stars that Engrave History" arc begins February 19

Japans Industry minister said it will add US$ 1.64 Billion in subsidies to Kioxia and Western Digitals NAND making memory chip production facilities, which will generate 9,000 jobs and help reclaim the countrys former position as a memory-making hub.

Minister Tsuchiya gained insights into the import and distribution of foods by Vietnamese enterprises from Japan

The Japanese naval training squadron, consisting of the Asama of 9897 tons, the flagship Iwato of 9785 tons and the Yakumo of 8545 tons arrived at...

HOKKAIDO — In the coming weeks, Singapore will be hearing a lot about scallops from here, seeing them on restaurant menus and, possibly, buying them to cook at home. Japan is mounting something of a charm offensive, showcasing big, plump and velvety hotate from its northernmost island. The government-related Japan External Trade Organisation, which promotes trade and investment, has brought...

Japan is showcasing big, plump, velvety hotate from its northernmost island after China banned Japanese seafood imports following release of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant. Read more at straitstimes.com.

A coastline-hugging hiking trail in northeastern Japan has been gaining acclaim with overseas adventurers, raising hopes it will bring a tourism boom to the area that is still recovering from the 2011 earthquake-tsunami disaster.