Shares of Japanese chip equipment makers including Tokyo Electron Ltd. extended losses after US officials were said to be planning tougher controls on China’s semiconductor industry.

Leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857) will showcase its latest test solutions at IESA Vision Summit 2025 on March 5-7 at the Mahatma Mandir, Convention and Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar,

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Thursday, tracking overnight Wall Street gains, as worries about the impact of US President Donald Trump’s tariff policy eased, while declines of chip-related stocks capped gains. The Nikkei rose 0.82% to 37,726.02 by the midday break, while the broader Topix jumped 1.18% to 2,750.27.

Tokyo stocks rebounded on Monday as gains in automakers, machinery and financials drove the market higher amid

The Nikkei edged 0.1% higher to 37,356.44 by the midday break, while the broader Topix was flat at 2,709.86. US stocks ended lower on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq veering near correction territory, as trade tensions escalated following US President Donald Trump’s new levies on Canada, Mexico and China.

Asian shares are sharply lower, with benchmarks in Japan, Hong Kong and South Korea tumbling more than 2% after a broad retreat on Wall Street

TOKYO, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857) will showcase its latest test solutions at IESA Vision Summit 2025 on March ...

Global shares plummet as Trump's tariff hikes on Mexico, Canada, and China spark investor anxiety. Asian markets see significant losses, while U.S. futures show slight gains amid AI industry concerns.