On July 2, Kitakyushu City announced a cooperation agreement with Kaohsiung, Taiwan, home to ASE, the world’s largest provider of semiconductor backend services. The pact includes economic collaboration, smart city development, and mutual tourism promotion. Kitakyushu Mayor Kazuhisa Takeuchi signed the agreement during a visit to Kaohsiung on July 1. While city officials clarified that the pact is not directly tied to ASE’s proposed land acquisition in Kitakyushu, they noted the potential benefits of deeper ties with a key semiconductor hub. Source: Kitakyushu City Mayor official X
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