Japan government fund, bank mull bid with Broadcom for Toshiba chip unit: media

TOKYO A Japanese government-backed fund and policy bank are considering a joint bid with Broadcom Ltd (AVGO.O) for Toshiba Corp’s (6502.T) semiconductor business, a move that would vault the U.S. chipmaker into the lead to buy the prized unit, the Asahi …
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