Tokyo to boost chip, AI collaborations with Malaysia and Asean
Japan is set to deepen cooperation with Malaysia and Asean in strategic industries such as semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI).
This reflects Tokyo’s renewed focus on economic security and high-value technology investment under newly appointed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s administration, said Japan’s ambassador to Malaysia Noriyuki Shikata.
“We will be very interested in upgrading our industrial cooperation in strategic sectors like semiconductors, AI and rare earths. Takaichi has served as minister in charge of economic security previously,” he told Bernama in an exclusive interview ahead of the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits.
Malaysia, which holds the Asean chairmanship this year under the theme “Inclusivity and Sustainability” will host the summits from Sunday (Oct 26) to Tuesday…
