Japan Seeks $2.5B More for Rapidus' 2nm Bet
Japan's industry ministry asked on Oct. 19 for another ¥400B for Rapidus, lifting state equity to ¥650B to unlock ¥2T in bank loans before 2nm production.
Mr. Aayush Bhatt
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Japan's industry ministry asked on Oct. 19 for another ¥400B for Rapidus, lifting state equity to ¥650B to unlock ¥2T in bank loans before 2nm production.
Mr. Aayush Bhatt
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