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Rapidus Collaborates with Synopsys to Shorten Semiconductor Design Cycles

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TOKYO, Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — SEMICON Japan Booth #2148 — Rapidus Corporation, a manufacturer of advanced logic semiconductors, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Synopsys Inc., a leading provider of silicon to systems design solutions, to enable a solution that will shorten design cycle time, using a revolutionary new approach to natively model process sensitivity and variation in the design steps. This new approach dramatically reduces the need for expensive re-characterization of libraries and memories during different phases of the process evolution leading to a significant reduction in design iterations and acceleration of the overall project execution cycle.

As part of the agreement, Synopsys will develop advanced design flows leveraging its AI-driven EDA suite and enable a broad IP portfolio on Rapidus’ 2nm gate-all-around (GAA) process. The collaboration will facilitate Rapidus’ Design for Manufacturing and Co-Optimization (DMCO) concept for simultaneously optimizing design and manufacturing and enabling agile design.

Characterization of the IP library is one of the bottlenecks in semiconductor design cycle time because the IP needs to be recharacterized each time the process design kit (PDK) or manufacturing process is updated. It can take two to three months to generate a timing model, which drastically slows down the design process. The new DMCO solution will address these bottlenecks by using Synopsys AI-driven EDA products, including Synopsys PrimeShield™, a machine learning (ML)-based timing model generation tool employing sensitivity libraries whenever PDKs or manufacturing processes are updated. Additionally, calibration using silicon data from Rapidus’ short turnaround time (TAT) manufacturing process will improve model accuracy and accelerate design convergence.

“Synopsys continues to play a mission-critical role as an on-ramp to the world’s leading foundries and we are often the first stop for foundry enablement,” said Sassine Ghazi, president and CEO of Synopsys. “Our extensive collaboration with Rapidus across Synopsys AI-driven EDA flows, IP and expert methodology services will facilitate an advanced DMCO solution that will enable designers to achieve optimal quality of results and high manufacturing yield for Rapidus’ 2nm GAA process.”

By incorporating the concept of Manufacturing for Design (MFD) in addition to conventional Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Rapidus will be able to use sensors and AI in the wafer process to streamline designs based on silicon big data from the manufacturing process. This collaboration will incorporate Rapidus’ big data into Synopsys AI-driven EDA flows to realize MFD for mutual customers. In addition, the Synopsys portfolio of interface and foundation IP for Rapidus process technologies will reduce integration risk and accelerate the path to silicon success.

Rapidus is building its Rapid and Unified Manufacturing Service (RUMS) to shorten the overall time-to-market for customers by providing integrated design support and front-end and back-end processes that will continue to enhance design support through DMCO.

Dr. Atsuyoshi Koike, CEO of Rapidus, said: “Our partnership with Synopsys is an important milestone in helping to simplify and quicken the design process. Rapidus’ vision for RUMS is to use a single-wafer front-end process. The massive amount of data that can be obtained from this process is highly compatible with Synopsys AI-driven EDA flows and IP, and we believe that this will be a step toward achieving our goal of short TAT production that is quicker than anywhere else.”

About Rapidus Corporation
Rapidus Corporation aims to develop and manufacture the world’s most advanced logic semiconductors. By developing and providing services to shorten cycle times for design, wafer processes, 3D packaging, and other aspects of semiconductor production, Rapidus creates new industries together with customers. We continue to embrace challenges that contribute to the fulfillment, prosperity, and happiness of people’s lives using semiconductors.

About Rapidus Corporation

Headquarters: 4-1 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0032, Japan

Establishment:

August 10th, 2022

Executives: 

Tetsuro Higashi, Chairman of the Board of Directors

Atsuyoshi Koike, President and Representative Director

Business:

Research, development, design, manufacture, and sales of semiconductor devices, integrated circuits and other electronic components

Capital, etc:

7,346 million yen (as of November 2022)

(includes the amount of capital reserve)

U.S. Media Contact:
Devan Gillick – Breakaway Communications for Rapidus
Email: rapidus@breakawaycom.com
Mobile: (530) 591-3194

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Melody Party Offers Over 20,000 Songs and Adds More Than a Thousand New Tracks Monthly, Enhancing Its Online Karaoke Experience

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SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Melody Party is a music social app featuring a variety of activities, including Mic Grab, Artist Mafia, and Singing Battle. Through its online karaoke feature, SING A SONG, the app brings the traditional karaoke experience online, removing time and location constraints and offering a music experience that combines real-time singing with social interaction.

SING A SONG features an extensive library of more than 20,000 songs, with over a thousand new songs added every month. Its diverse selection includes popular K-pop tracks, classic Korean songs, and karaoke favorites. The feature offers a free-use model, allowing users to start singing their chosen songs without paying a separate fee. This helps reduce the time and cost associated with visiting traditional coin-operated karaoke venues, making it easier to enjoy singing as part of everyday life.

In terms of functionality, SING A SONG supports pitch adjustment and independent volume controls for vocals and accompaniment, allowing users to customize their singing experience according to their preferences. Users can also create online karaoke rooms, invite friends to sing together in real time, and enjoy voice chat and social interaction.

By continuously expanding its song library and offering diverse music-based interactive experiences, Melody Party continues to strengthen its music ecosystem. Through SING A SONG, the platform aims to create an accessible, highly interactive online music social space.

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Drawing new strength from 20-year legacy, IAACA calls on global counterparts to join annual conference to fortify integrity

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MARRAKECH, Morocco, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA), an independent and non-political anti-corruption organisation with over 190 member anti-corruption authorities (ACAs) worldwide, will co-host IAACA Annual Conference 2026 in Marrakech, Morocco next month together with the Independent Commission Against Corruption of Hong Kong, China (ICAC) and the National Authority for Probity, Prevention and Fight Against Corruption of Morocco (INPPLC) to chart a path for the global graft fight and explore cutting-edge approaches to tackle emerging corruption challenges.

Themed “Building on 20 Years of Legacy: Drawing Strength from the Past, Guarding Global Integrity for the Future”, the international event will not only mark the 20th anniversary of the IAACA, but also provide a dynamic forum for IAACA members to exchange insights and enhance co-operation.

Calling on international counterparts to participate in the conference scheduled for November 25, IAACA President Mr Woo Ying-ming, who also serves as ICAC Commissioner, said that “As the IAACA marks its 20th anniversary, the conference will bring together global anti-corruption community at a pivotal moment for collective action. I anticipate that the valuable insights and new approaches generated through the international synergy will chart a resilient strategic path for us to navigate integrity risks and draw strength from our shared legacy to guard global integrity for generations to come.”

During the conference, renowned international experts from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Basel Institute on Governance, the International Anti-Corruption Academy, and global anti-corruption and law enforcement agencies and institutions will shed light on harnessing artificial intelligence in the fight against corruption, safeguarding integrity within global climate and biodiversity frameworks and analysing global corruption measurement and systemic effectiveness.

Following the conference, the ICAC, the INPPLC, the IAACA and the UNODC will co-organise a training seminar on leveraging AI in combating corruption.

While the ICAC and INPPLC will share how AI and new technology can reshape the future of anti-graft enforcement and corruption prevention, the UNODC will provide a global perspective on using AI models in financial crime investigations and addressing the operational relevance, legal robustness and adaptability across jurisdictions.

For details of the conference and training, please visit:
https://www.icac.org.hk/icac/iaaca-morocco-2026/index.html

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Viettel moves 100 million subscribers to home-grown cloud-native charging in three months – with zero downtime

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HANOI, Vietnam, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Viettel High Technology Industries Corporation (Viettel High Tech), part of Viettel Group, has migrated more than 100 million subscribers and some 5,000 tariff plans at Viettel, Vietnam’s largest mobile operator, to vOCS 4.0, its in-house cloud-native charging system. The three-month cutover ran on a live national network with no service disruption.

Replacing a charging system is one of the riskiest projects an operator can undertake, which is why many stick with legacy platforms. Viettel High Tech reduced the risk through real-time data synchronization, parallel running and a phased cutover, with instant rollback at every stage.

The project won the Telecom Review Excellence Awards 2026 prize for Best Technology Deployment in Asia, a first for a Vietnamese company.

What it means for operators:

Scale: more than 300,000 transactions per second at latency below 5 milliseconds, across 2G–5G and fixed services on one platformLower cost: up to 50% less hardware investment than the previous generation, by sharing infrastructure with the networkAgility: new tariff plans in hours instead of days, new features three times faster and deployments about 30% fasterResilience: two active data centers about 2,000 km apart and automatic recovery in under two minutes

Viettel High Tech developed every core layer in-house, from a telecom-grade cloud-native platform and NFV-MANO orchestration to real-time charging, subscriber and balance management.

“Passing rigorous tests of real-time self-diagnosis and self-recovery is what allows an operator to keep its promise of 24/7 service to customers,” said Luu Manh Ha, CEO of Viettel Networks, which operates the system on Viettel’s network in Vietnam. “Above all, owning the charging system means an operator is not dependent on foreign vendors – it safeguards digital sovereignty and preserves business flexibility.”

“The charging system is where an operator’s business strategy turns into revenue in real time,” said Nguyen Minh Quang, CEO of Viettel High Tech. “We believe vOCS 4.0 is ready to help operators worldwide capture the value of 5G and digital services.”

In 2017, vOCS 4.0’s predecessor, vOCS 3.0, replaced a foreign vendor’s platform for 90 million Viettel subscribers. Across both generations, vOCS serves more than 220 million subscribers in 11 countries. Viettel High Tech now offers vOCS 4.0 to operators worldwide.

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