Japan has launched a state-backed company called Noetra to build a foundational model for physical AI and robots, backed by over 380 billion yen ($2.33 billion) in first-year government funding and a …
Japan's government announced a reform package on Tuesday that eases bank lending limits for financing mergers, acquisitions, and projects such as AI data centers, as part of efforts to support Prime M…
Fujitsu and Japanese robotics leaders Fanuc, Yaskawa Electric and Kawasaki Heavy Industries will use Nvidia technology to develop 'physical AI' robots that can think autonomously, Nvidia CEO Jensen Hu…
Samsung projects an 18-fold profit surge and plans $70 billion in memory investments through 2026, while Micron expands its Hiroshima HBM fab with $4.8 billion in Japanese government subsidies, aiming…
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi unveiled a ¥370 trillion ($2.3 trillion) growth strategy targeting 17 strategic sectors by 2040, with major investments in AI and semiconductors. The plan aims t…
Micron Technology broke ground on a $9.3 billion expansion of its Hiroshima, Japan factory to produce advanced memory chips for AI processors, with shipments expected around summer 2028. The Japanese …
The Iran war exposed Japan's heavy reliance on the Strait of Hormuz, through which it received over 93% of its oil imports, but Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration responded by strengthenin…
Japan approved a new industrial strategy allocating 100 billion yen to rebuild its ship repair capacity, aiming to reduce dependence on China which handles 60% of global ship repairs and most of Japan…
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi unveiled a plan targeting ¥1,100 trillion ($6.8 trillion) nominal GDP by 2040, backed by ¥370 trillion ($2.3 trillion) in investments across 17 sectors including …
Japan's regulatory reform panel called for easing building standards for data centers to support AI development, citing lithium-ion battery restrictions as a key obstacle. Prime Minister Sanae Takaich…
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces ongoing scandal over alleged AI-generated smear videos distributed by a secretary's contact during recent elections, exposing Japan's outdated digital camp…
Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi unveiled a 370 trillion yen ($2.3 trillion) public-private investment roadmap through 2040, with 101.6 trillion yen allocated for AI and semiconductors. The plan ta…
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi unveiled a 370 trillion yen ($2.3 trillion) growth strategy on June 20, 2026, targeting 17 sectors including AI and semiconductors, aiming to quintuple domestic c…
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…
Bank of Japan (BOJ) board members saw increased inflation risks at their June 16 meeting, with most warning of rising price pressures from a weak yen and Middle East conflict, according to the meeting…
Japan announced a plan to mobilize 370 trillion yen ($2.3 trillion) in public-private investment by 2040, targeting a fivefold increase in domestic semiconductor sales and a 30% global share of the AI…
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…
Hong Kong residents are increasingly using prediction market platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi to bet on events ranging from politics to cryptocurrency, despite official warnings. A 25-year-old Fre…
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-…