Fukuoka’s city center is seeing a surge in the establishment of research and development hubs, particularly in semiconductors. In October, U.S.-based Amkor Technology—ranked second globally in semiconductor back-end services—opened an R&D center in Nakasu, Hakata Ward. In March, Tokyo Electron Kyushu, a subsidiary of Japan’s leading semiconductor equipment firm Tokyo Electron, launched a software development office near Hakata Station. Companies cite the city’s accessibility and competitive hiring environment as key advantages that justify the cost of urban operations. Source: FIBA
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