As the global semiconductor shortage continues, a national study group will be set up to discuss measures to strengthen the semiconductor supply network = supply chain, and encourage joint development with overseas semiconductor manufacturers and investment in semiconductors for automobiles by May. It was decided to summarize the policies.

On the 24th, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry held the first meeting of a study group of experts, and at the beginning, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama said, "It is no exaggeration to say that the highly competitive semiconductor and digital industries hold the fate of the nation. We will draw a big strategy and take a bold policy. "



The study group agreed that Japan has insufficient support such as subsidies for the semiconductor industry compared to the United States and China, and that policies that lead to the strengthening of the supply chain are necessary.



After that, we will jointly develop with overseas manufacturers, aiming to locate a factory that manufactures cutting-edge semiconductors for smartphones, etc., which is not currently in Japan, and promote policies to encourage investment in semiconductors for automobiles, which Japan has strengths. I confirmed the policy.



The study group will discuss how to promote the domestic location of data centers that are indispensable for digitization in addition to semiconductors, and measures to revitalize the digital industry using AI = artificial intelligence, etc., and the necessary policies by May. I'm going to put together.