Japan and Germany Step Up Physical Artificial Intelligence on Factory Floors Japan and Germany are adopting physical artificial intelligence on factory floors to boost speed and precision, now with AI-enabled …
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Japan to launch EV battery traceability program in fiscal 2027 to track origin and degradation Japan will introduce an EV battery traceability program starting in fiscal 2027 (from April 1, …
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Politics
Japan Proposes Multi-Year Budget Framework to Boost Growth and Curb Debt
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan proposes multi-year budget framework to spur long-term investment Japan moves toward a multi-year budget framework to fund long-term projects while safeguarding fiscal discipline amid rising interest costs and mounting …
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Meta and Microsoft announce thousands of job cuts to boost AI investment
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoAI-driven layoffs: Meta to cut about 8,000 jobs; Microsoft offers early retirement to roughly 9,000 Meta and Microsoft announced major AI-driven layoffs on April 23–24, 2026, with Meta cutting about …
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Business
Sony secures 60 billion yen subsidy from Japan to boost semiconductor output
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiSony semiconductor subsidy: Japan to provide up to ÂĄ60 billion to boost device production Japan will give Sony up to ÂĄ60 billion to expand semiconductor device production for smartphones and …
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Japanese Stocks Surge Above Record Close as US‑Iran Talks Boost Markets
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese stocks jump as Nikkei trades above record high on US‑Iran talks optimism Japanese stocks rose April 16, 2026 as the Nikkei traded above its record closing high amid growing …