Several reports say Japanese companies are bringing forward expansion plans related to semiconductor materials and considering discussions between Japan and South Korea. Related companies are expected to advance new capital investment and development in areas including materials, packaging materials, cleaning solutions and bio-based resists.
Tokyo Ohka Kogyo is reportedly bringing forward the expansion of its semiconductor materials operations and has indicated a policy of pursuing initiatives between Japan and South Korea in areas including resists.
Mitsubishi Chemical's Information & Electronics segment is reported to have achieved an approximately 40% upside in profit, with semiconductor materials viewed as a key contributor.
AGC is said to have installed evaluation equipment for CMP slurry cleaning solutions in Taiwan and to be pursuing applications for 1-nanometer semiconductors.
Sumitomo Bakelite plans to expand its advanced packaging materials operations in China and Singapore, with a focus on improving heat dissipation, according to reports.
Dexerials is reportedly developing materials to improve the refractive index and moldability of materials for AR glasses.