Japan is racing to leverage its manufacturing expertise to lead in physical AI, systems that enable robots to autonomously support human workers. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced plans to use d…
China's mineral export controls threaten EU rearmament, while AI-driven cyber warfare dominates Japanese reports and WeChat. Western companies must bolster defenses against projected 2026 Middle East …
The United States now accounts for more than half of the global credit impulse, adding roughly $800 billion in net new credit over the past year, driven primarily by artificial intelligence spending, …
Iran threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz in June 2026, spiking global oil prices, but the U.S. depends on the strait for only 2% of its petroleum, while Asia relies on it for up to 90% of crude i…
Residents in multiple Japanese cities are opposing new data center projects, citing noise, waste heat and fire risks. In Inzai, Chiba Prefecture, ten residents filed a lawsuit against a private inspec…
Residents in Inzai, Japan, are suing to stop a 52-meter-tall data center from being built next to their condos, citing concerns over views, noise, heat, and fire risks. The backlash highlights a growi…
Japan's semiconductor equipment makers reported a 10% drop in China sales as export restrictions on advanced chipmaking technology take effect. Tokyo Electron's China revenue fell from 279.4 billion y…
An assault case involving five Japanese girls who used AI to decide how much money to demand from a victim has exposed a disturbing pattern of adolescents turning to AI for guidance in criminal acts. …
Japan released a draft revision of its AI Basic Plan on Friday, emphasizing global cooperation to address AI risks like cyberattacks and misinformation. The government aims to secure Cabinet approval …
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…
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…