Western Digital plans US$1 billion investment in Japan, building on decades of local partnerships

Digitimes
By Jingyue HsiaoOct 2, 2025, 12:37 am279 ptsTop
Western Digital (WD), the world's largest hard disk drive (HDD) manufacturer, announced plans to invest US$1 billion in Japan over the next five years to strengthen next-generation HDD technology and production processes. The move aims to enhance HDD performance while expanding research collaborations and…

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