本田出资Rapidus推动先进半导体的日本国产化

Group 1 - Honda plans to invest in Rapidus in the second half of 2025, with expected investment amounting to several billion yen, aiming to secure domestic semiconductor production in Japan [1] - Toyota has also invested in Rapidus, indicating a collaborative effort between major automotive manufacturers to ensure the production of advanced semiconductors in Japan [1] - Honda positions semiconductors as a core technology for next-generation vehicles, seeking stable procurement through its investment in Rapidus [1] Group 2 - Rapidus, established in August 2022, has raised 7.3 billion yen from eight companies, including Toyota, NTT, Sony Group, Denso, and Mitsubishi UFJ Bank [2] - Rapidus is seeking additional funding from existing shareholders like Toyota and plans to raise a total of 100 billion yen, with intentions to enhance its capital [2] - The estimated funding requirement for Rapidus to start mass production by 2027 is 5 trillion yen, with the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry supporting approximately 1.72 trillion yen, leaving a gap of over 3 trillion yen [2]