Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Akazawa Ryosei (赤沢亮正) said at a press conference after a Cabinet meeting that the government would support domestic consolidation in the power semiconductor business. In Japan, Mitsubishi Electric, Toshiba and ROHM are conducting talks on integrating their businesses, and the discussions are taking longer than initially expected.
The Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry said at a press conference after a Cabinet meeting that the government would support domestic collaboration and consolidation in the power semiconductor business. He said power semiconductors are essential for automobiles, AI and data centers, among other applications.
In Japan, Mitsubishi Electric, Toshiba and ROHM are conducting talks on integrating their businesses, and the discussions are reportedly taking longer than initially expected.
The 3 companies announced that they would begin talks on business integration in March 2026, while METI has indicated that it will promote domestic collaboration and consolidation in its semiconductor and digital industry strategy.
He also referred to promoting AX, which aims to improve productivity through the use of AI, and said the government would solicit information on regulations and institutional frameworks.