TSMC(US:TSM) 芯世相·2025-07-14 04:17Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the current state and future prospects of the semiconductor industry in Japan, highlighting the challenges faced by domestic manufacturers and the need for strategic government policies to revitalize the sector [2][19]. Group 1: Global Semiconductor Market Trends - The global semiconductor market is expected to grow by 19.7% in 2024, driven primarily by memory and logic chips, while other segments are experiencing slow growth [2][4]. - There is a significant demand for semiconductors from data centers, with major IT companies increasing capital expenditures, indicating a continued rise in demand for logic and memory chips [5][6]. Group 2: Japan's Semiconductor Industry Challenges - Japan's semiconductor production has stagnated, maintaining around 5 trillion yen from 2011 to 2020, while its global market share has decreased from 15% to 10% [11][13]. - Major Japanese companies have ceased investments in logic and memory chips, leading to a lack of growth in domestic production [13][14]. - The gap between government initiatives and the actions of private enterprises has created structural issues, with many former industry leaders showing little interest in semiconductor investments [16][18]. Group 3: Policy Recommendations for Japan - Japan should attract DRAM manufacturers to enhance its market presence, as current production is insufficient to maintain existing market share [21]. - The government should support strong electronic component manufacturers in entering the semiconductor sector, leveraging their market insights and capabilities [22]. - There is a need for Japan to develop its own AI systems and semiconductor technologies, capitalizing on its strengths in specific system areas [23].