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Sony halts key chip plant after Japan earthquake, raising image sensor supply concerns
Sony has suspended operations at a key semiconductor production base in Japan\'s Kumamoto prefecture after an earthquake and has begun safety inspections of facilities. The halt has stopped a core plant that makes CMOS image sensors used in smartphones and digital cameras, raising attention on potential supply impacts. Sony has not disclosed the scale of damage or a restart schedule. The company said other production sites showed no major damage and there were no injuries.
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Tesla offers free access to 10 Kyushu Superchargers after Kumamoto earthquake
Tesla will temporarily offer free access to 10 Supercharger sites in Japan\'s Kyushu region after a powerful earthquake struck Kumamoto prefecture with a maximum seismic intensity of 7. Tesla Charging, the company’s official charging account, said the sites will be free to use from July 29 through 0000 on Aug. 5. The locations span five prefectures, including six in Fukuoka. Japan has 150 stations and 744 chargers as of end-May 2026.
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Semiconductor, battery direct refund scheme in focus ahead of July tax reform plan
A proposed direct refund scheme that would pay out semiconductor and battery investment tax credits in cash has emerged as a key issue ahead of the government’s late-July tax reform plan. South Korea largely relies on corporate tax credits that only apply when companies owe tax, limiting benefits for firms in early loss-making years. Industry groups say this can delay investment and call for U.S.-style refunds. Fiscal authorities are reviewing possible revenue losses.