経済｜ラピダスへの融資計画が進展中 / Economy | Progressing plans for financing Rapidus

Summary

The three megabanks—Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and Mizuho Bank—have expressed their intention to provide up to 2 trillion yen in loans to Rapidus, which is set to mass-produce next-generation semiconductors.

This financing is expected to be implemented with government guarantees starting in the fiscal year 2027, and specific conditions and amounts are likely to be adjusted in the future. This move is anticipated to revitalize the semiconductor industry.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, it looks like they’re about to finalize a loan of up to 2 trillion yen for Rapidus! That’s huge, right?
Log: Yeah, since it’s a project aimed at mass-producing next-generation semiconductors, that kind of financial support is really important.
Chako: It seems like there’s going to be a government guarantee too, so that’s reassuring!
Navi: Just to add, having the government guarantee helps reduce the risk for banks, making it easier for the loan to be approved.
Log: Exactly. If this succeeds, it could lead to the development of the entire semiconductor industry.
Chako: Wow, if that’s the case, I’m really looking forward to the future!

Admin’s Note

I believe that the current financing plan for Rapidus is a significant step toward strengthening Japan’s technology in the important field of next-generation semiconductors. In particular, the government’s guarantee will facilitate loans from megabanks, providing reassurance for companies. The semiconductor industry is expected to play an increasingly vital role in the future digital society, so I will continue to pay attention to how this initiative develops.