Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura, who is visiting the United States, held talks with Secretary of Commerce Lemond Lemond and agreed to strengthen cooperation between Japan and the United States so that Japan can domestically produce cutting-edge semiconductors, which are becoming increasingly important for economic security. did.
Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura arrived in Washington and held a meeting with Secretary of Commerce Lemond on the 5th.
For the domestic production of advanced semiconductors, a new company, "Rapidus," was established last year, and we will proceed with joint development with IBM, a major US IT company.
Executives from both companies also attended the meeting, and it was reported that they would cooperate in developing engineers for "Rapidus" at IBM's research base and developing sales destinations.
In response, Minister Nishimura said that the cooperation between the two companies is a symbolic project between Japan and the United States, and indicated that the government would support it. We agreed to strengthen cooperation.
After the meeting, Minister Nishimura gave a speech in Washington, saying, "Strengthening economic security is an urgent issue. Japan and the United States will join forces in important emerging technologies such as semiconductors and biotechnology to drive global innovation." said.