JERA to invest Â¥500 billion in U.S. gas-fired power plant to feed AI data center JERA will build a Â¥500 billion U.S. gas-fired power plant to supply a co-located AI …
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China Announces Export and Procurement Restrictions Targeting Dozens of U.S. Firms
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Toto announces 80 billion yen investment to expand semiconductor materials supply
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Japan announces 10.5 trillion yen investment in physical AI across 17 sectors
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan unveils 10.5 trillion yen plan to invest in physical artificial intelligence by fiscal 2040 Japan plans 10.5 trillion yen public-private investment in physical artificial intelligence by fiscal 2040 across …
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WCFO announces plan to double Cambodia fiber-optic capacity amid AI data center demand
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiWCFO to Double Production of Fiber‑Optic Cable Components in Cambodia Amid AI Data‑Center Boom Hong Kong manufacturer WCFO will roughly double fiber‑optic cable components production in Cambodia to meet rising …
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Yoyogi Park Announces Summer Festivals Lineup Including Star and Sun Market
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BDMS announces 45-story Bangkok wellness residence targeting seniors and foreigners
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Zhongji Innolight announces $700 million Vietnam plant to supply AI data centers
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Geely announces EV production at Proton Malaysia plant starting 2027
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OpenAI announces targeted in-chat ads for ChatGPT users in Japan
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