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Japan's Kao, Ajinomoto boost chip material operations on AI demand

Japan's Kao and Ajinomoto expand chip material operations amid AI demand surge.

Japan's Kao, Ajinomoto boost chip material operations on AI demand
Nikkei Asia

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#24 that day2.90/ 10
Technology breakthrough · weight 30%3/10
Economic impact · weight 25%4/10
Job impact · weight 20%3/10
Regional relevance · weight 15%2/10
Policy & geopolitics · weight 10%1/10

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