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Sony, TSMC to set up $4.69 billion image sensor joint venture in Japan
Sony Group and Taiwan\'s TSMC will set up a $4.69 billion joint venture in Koshi, Kumamoto prefecture, to produce next-generation smartphone image sensors. The partners signed a binding final agreement to establish Advanced Vision Semiconductor Manufacturing. Sony will control management through its chip unit Sony Semiconductor Solutions. Total investment is 747 billion yen, with TSMC funding to be deployed in stages. The venture also depends on sufficient support from the Japanese government.
AI & Enterprise
RSUPPORT to offer free remote solutions to firms, institutions hit by Kumamoto earthquake
Remote solutions company RSUPPORT said on Tuesday it will provide its key remote solutions free of charge to support recovery in areas hit by the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake. The support targets companies, local governments and organisations in affected areas, which can immediately use three remote solutions depending on disaster conditions and work needs. RSUPPORT said it plans to simplify application procedures and strengthen initial setup and usage guidance.
Industry
Electric vehicles, drones reshape future military mobility; Tesla China business sale rumours
Electrification and unmanned systems are gaining ground in military mobility as warfare changes, with Ukraine introducing an electric motorcycle that can charge drones and the U.S. Department of Defense moving to develop reusable bomber drones. Separately, speculation has grown over a possible separation of Tesla’s China business, though Elon Musk denied it was discussed. Tesla also opened 10 Supercharger sites in Japan’s Kyushu region for free after a strong quake.
