Itochu, Taiwan IT firm support Taiwanese chip expansion into southern Japan

Supply ChainJoint venture aims to bolster semiconductor industry cluster in KyushuItochu Techno-Solutions (CTC) is partnering with Taiwan's largest IT services provider to help semiconductor-related companies and other businesses expand into Japan. (Photos obtained by Nikkei)KOTARO MATSUDAAugust 24, 2026 05:44 JSTTOKYO -- An Itochu unit and Taiwan's top IT services provider are partnering to support Taiwanese companies expanding into Japan, targeting growing demand from semiconductor-related businesses on the southern island of Kyushu.