Japan announced a plan to mobilize 370 trillion yen ($2.3 trillion) in public and private investment by 2040 across 17 strategic sectors, including AI and semiconductors. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi…
Japan's government growth strategy council targets 370 trillion yen ($2.3 trillion) in public and private investment across 17 strategic sectors by fiscal 2040, aiming to quintuple domestic semiconduc…
A new Public First poll of 15 countries finds that majorities in 11 nations, including US allies Canada, Britain, and France, believe China leads the US in AI capability. However, trust in Chinese mod…
OpenAI began a trial for displaying advertisements in ChatGPT for users in Japan, starting Friday. The ads will appear on the free version and the Go plan but not for users under 18 or higher-tier sub…
Google's accelerator program has supported 2,011 startups across 88 countries over a decade, achieving a 93% survival rate and a collective portfolio valuation of $135.1 billion. The program provides …
Alibaba Cloud launched its fifth data center in Tokyo on June 18, 2024, just three months after opening its fourth, as part of an aggressive expansion in Japan. The new facility offers enterprise-grad…
The 52nd G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, concluded with no official discussions on cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, or central bank digital currencies, a notable departure from previous years. Lea…
Japan's exports rose 17% in May, the fastest growth since November 2022, driven by a 41.6% surge in semiconductor-related shipments amid AI-driven demand. The ninth straight month of export growth bea…
South Korea became the fourth country to form an AI security alliance with OpenAI, signing an MOU to collaborate on global AI safety evaluation frameworks and develop assessment standards reflecting K…
Japan's exports rose in May, driven by a weak yen and strong demand for AI-related chips, but the increase was largely price-led, masking weak volumes. The data highlights ongoing challenges in global…
A new global poll by UK firm Public First finds that respondents in 11 of 15 countries believe China has surpassed the US in AI capability and innovation, with only Japan, India, Vietnam, and the US f…
Adobe's 2026 Creators' Toolkit Report, based on a survey of over 16,000 creators, found that 75% now consider creative AI integrated or essential to their work, with 87% saying it accelerated business…
A new poll by London-based consultancy Public First shows that respondents from 11 out of 15 countries believe China's AI models are leading the global tech race, including key US allies like Canada, …
SoftBank and OpenAI launched a cybersecurity service called "Patching as a Service" on Tuesday, designed to protect Japan's critical infrastructure from AI-powered cyberattacks. The service uses OpenA…
Specialist tech recruiter SThree reported a 19% drop in net fees across the UK in the first half of the year, reflecting a broader hiring slump in the region. The decline was driven by companies pausi…
Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi will propose a 'Joint Stockpiling Partnership Initiative' for critical minerals at the G7 summit, aiming to de-risk global supply chains from concentrated single-nation…
The United Kingdom and Japan finalized a $24 billion investment and technology partnership covering AI, semiconductors, quantum tech, and life sciences, expected to create tens of thousands of jobs. P…
The United Kingdom and Japan are finalizing a technology and investment partnership worth over £18 billion ($24 billion), covering artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum computing, and dual-…
Japan faces the Netherlands in a critical Group F opener at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on June 14 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Japan, ranked 18th, employs a high-pressing style, while the Netherlands, r…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer agreed an £18bn investment deal with Japan to boost post-Brexit trade, including nuclear research with Rolls-Royce and AI investment from Eisai. However, the deal faces …