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When the IBM PC and shoulder pads were big, Japan led the chip industry. It's trying to get back there now

The Register 14 April 2026 7h ago
When the IBM PC and shoulder pads were big, Japan led the chip industry. It's trying to get back there now
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Local hero Rapidus is on track to begin production of 2nm semis next year, as TSMC expands its Japanese foothold When IBM PCs set the standard for personal computing and Madonna topped the charts, Japan led the semiconductor industry. But that 1980s dominance faded as the fabless design and foundry model evolved.…
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