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.

Asian shares are mostly lower, with Tokyo's benchmark closing down more than 2% after a sell-off 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 5-7 at the Mahatma Mandir, Convention and Exhibition Centre ...

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, 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 ...

Computer chip-maker Tokyo Electron's shares dropped 3.6% and testing equipment maker Advantest gave up 2.3%. Both saw steep drops in their U.S.-listed shares overnight. Hong Kong's Hang Seng held ...