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Kioxia and Sandisk outline plans for memory expansion

27 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

27 August 2026

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technology

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Semiconductors

◆ Geography

Japan

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Read at taipeitimes.com →

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Fusion42 · 27 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Kioxia and Sandisk plan to invest over ¥5 trillion (US$31.4 billion) over six years to expand NAND flash memory production in Japan, focusing on AI data center components with government subsidy support. The investment reflects robust demand from major tech companies and aims to secure Japan's competitive position in semiconductors amid regional competition.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face a surge in AI memory chip production from Kioxia and Sandisk with billions spent in Japan. Expect rising competition and new supply chain openings for AI data centre components this year.

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1 source · 27 Aug 2026

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