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Japan Massive Plan to Turn Hokkaido Into a Global Semiconductor Powerhouse

BNReportNovember 24, 2025November 24, 202508 mins

Japan is making its boldest industrial bet in decades: converting the agricultural island of Hokkaido into a global semiconductor hub through Rapidus – a government-backed chipmaker determined to compete with giants like TSMC and Samsung. But can Japan overcome its lost decades, talent shortages, and fierce worldwide competition?

OpenAI Employees Plan $6 Billion Stock Sale to SoftBank and Others, Valuing Firm at $500B

BNReportAugust 19, 2025August 19, 202506 mins

OpenAI employees are preparing a $6 billion stock sale to investors including SoftBank, Thrive Capital, and Dragoneer, potentially boosting the ChatGPT maker’s valuation to $500 billion—making it the most valuable startup in the world.