Tokyo said to back Western Digital-Kioxia deal if key tech stays in Japan

Tokyo said to back Western Digital-Kioxia deal if key tech stays in Japan

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Japan‘s trade ministry is ready to back Western Digital‘s bid to merge with memory chipmaker Kioxia provided control of cutting edge technology stays in Japan, two sources with knowledge of the industry regulator’s internal discussions said.

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