Japan to restrict exports of chipmaking equipment as it aligns with US restrictions in China

Japan to restrict exports of chipmaking equipment as it aligns with US restrictions in China

TOKYO, March 31 (Reuters) – The Japanese government on Friday announced plans to restrict exports of 23 types of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, aligning its trade controls on the technology with U.S. pressure to limit the ability of China to manufacture advanced chips. Japan, home to the world’s major chip-equipment makers such as Nikon Corp (7731.T) … Read more

Kim Kardashian breaks down in tears

Kim Kardashian breaks down in tears

The first trailer for the third season of The Kardashians reality show debuted Monday morning. And the clip promised plenty of “drama” as rap music played in the background. Khloe Kardashian – who was spotted in a bikini over the weekend – is seen in crushed blue velvet as she says she would like to … Read more