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<ul><li>New CEO of RISC V International focusing on continuity with previous CEO's roadmap</li><li>Prioritizing commercialization of RISC V in key industries like HPC, Data center, AI, Automotive, and Space</li><li>Key takeaways from RISC V Summit Europe include engagement from global attendees, important panels with industry leaders, and upgrades in software ecosystem membership.</li></ul><p><em>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.</em></p>

New CEO of RISC V International focusing on continuity with previous CEO's roadmapPrioritizing commercialization of RISC V in key industries like HPC, Data center, AI, Automotive, and SpaceKey takeaways from RISC V Summit Europe include engagement from global attendees, important panels with industry leaders, and upgrades in software ecosystem membership.This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Podcast EP294: An Overview of the Momentum and Breadth of the RISC-V Movement with Andrea Gallo

Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

<ul>
<li>Nikkei +4.6%, Topix +2.5% – strongest weekly performance since February and new YTD highs, driven by semiconductors and broad-based tech momentum.</li>
<li>Risk sentiment normalized after initial geopolitical shock from U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities; focus rotated back to U.S. macro and policy dovishness.</li>
<li>Sector divergence – semiconductors and telcos sharply outperform; Oil &amp; Gas lags amid energy volatility.</li>
</ul>


Nikkei +4.6%, Topix +2.5% – strongest weekly performance since February and new YTD highs, driven by semiconductors and broad-based tech momentum.
Risk sentiment normalized after initial geopolitical shock from U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities; focus rotated back to U.S. macro and policy dovishness.
Sector divergence – semiconductors and telcos sharply outperform; Oil &amp; Gas lags amid energy volatility.


Japan Weekly | Tech Soars as Geopolitics Risks Ease

Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

<ul>
<li>Masayoshi Son is floating a $1trn AI factory in Arizona in exchange for tax breaks.</li>
<li>NTT Data out, Rohm in. Downside for Ibiden, but also small buying for Fasty, Terumo, Konami and others.</li>
<li>Renesas announces details of its Wolfspeed restructuring deal which includes kitchen sinking the losses this year.</li>
</ul>


Masayoshi Son is floating a $1trn AI factory in Arizona in exchange for tax breaks.
NTT Data out, Rohm in. Downside for Ibiden, but also small buying for Fasty, Terumo, Konami and others.
Renesas announces details of its Wolfspeed restructuring deal which includes kitchen sinking the losses this year.


Japan Morning Connection: US Directly Attacks Iran and Requests Japan to Spend 5% of GDP on Defense

<ul>
<li>Marvell the latest US tech major to raise its TAM for AI helping buoy related names.</li>
<li>Deal that sees Wolfspeed briefly dipping into chapter11 may bode well for Renesas.</li>
<li>Sega Sammy lays out plans to get its valuations up and inline with peers as games surge given their tariff resilience.</li>
</ul>


Marvell the latest US tech major to raise its TAM for AI helping buoy related names.
Deal that sees Wolfspeed briefly dipping into chapter11 may bode well for Renesas.
Sega Sammy lays out plans to get its valuations up and inline with peers as games surge given their tariff resilience.


Japan Morning Connection: Fears over Iran Continue to Diminish Despite the Spectre of US Involvement

<ul>
<li>Big gains for AMD with analysts more upbeat than last weeks reaction to its AI conference suggests.</li>
<li>Advantest 9.6% yesterday on broker comments should see market hunting for laggards such as Kokusai Electric.</li>
<li>Estee lauder seeing an uptick in China may help beleaguered Shiseido and Kose move higher.</li>
</ul>


Big gains for AMD with analysts more upbeat than last weeks reaction to its AI conference suggests.
Advantest 9.6% yesterday on broker comments should see market hunting for laggards such as Kokusai Electric.
Estee lauder seeing an uptick in China may help beleaguered Shiseido and Kose move higher.


Japan Morning Connection: Markets Seeing Iran's Potential Demise as Fuel to Risk-On Fire

Japan

Renesas Electronics Corporation researches, develops, designs and manufactures electronic components such as semiconductors and integrated devices.

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Podcast EP294: An Overview of the Momentum and Breadth of the RISC-V Movement with Andrea Gallo

The new CEO of RISC-V continues the roadmap set by the previous CEO, focusing on commercialization in various industries and prioritizing...

SemiWiki.com

Japan Weekly | Tech Soars as Geopolitics Risks Ease

Japanese stock market saw strong gains this week, led by semiconductors and tech, as risk sentiment normalized post-geopolitical tensions.

Mark Chadwick

Japan Morning Connection: US Directly Attacks Iran and Requests Japan to Spend 5% of GDP on Defense

Defense related should be supported by reports on GDP defense spending along with Trump's move to directly bomb Iranian nuclear sites. Masayoshi...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Fears over Iran Continue to Diminish Despite the Spectre of US Involvement

JP game companies Nintendo and Sega Sammy continue to rise. Battery names may start to suffer. Wolfspeed deal may positively impact Renesas.

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Markets Seeing Iran's Potential Demise as Fuel to Risk-On Fire

Japan SPE underperformers may catch a bid. Estee Lauder's jump up has positive implications for Japan's Shiseido and Kose.

Andrew Jackson

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52-week Range

Market Cap (USDm)

P/E

Dividend (Yield)

Podcast EP294: An Overview of the Momentum and Breadth of the RISC-V Movement with Andrea Gallo

The new CEO of RISC-V continues the roadmap set by the previous CEO, focusing on commercialization in various industries and prioritizing...

SemiWiki.com

Japan Weekly | Tech Soars as Geopolitics Risks Ease

​Japanese stock market saw strong gains this week, led by semiconductors and tech, as risk sentiment normalized post-geopolitical tensions.

Mark Chadwick

Japan Morning Connection: US Directly Attacks Iran and Requests Japan to Spend 5% of GDP on Defense

Defense related should be supported by reports on GDP defense spending along with Trump's move to directly bomb Iranian nuclear sites. Masayoshi...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Fears over Iran Continue to Diminish Despite the Spectre of US Involvement

JP game companies Nintendo and Sega Sammy continue to rise. Battery names may start to suffer. Wolfspeed deal may positively impact Renesas.

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Markets Seeing Iran's Potential Demise as Fuel to Risk-On Fire

Japan SPE underperformers may catch a bid. Estee Lauder's jump up has positive implications for Japan's Shiseido and Kose.

Andrew Jackson

Japanese stock market saw strong gains this week, led by semiconductors and tech, as risk sentiment normalized post-geopolitical tensions.