Rokid wins investment from Toyota affiliate as it scales AI smart-glasses push in Japan Toyota affiliate invests in Rokid to expand AI smart-glasses in Japan, aiming at consumer uptake, industrial …
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Boston Tops 2026 Survey as Leading U.S. City for Foreign Investment
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBoston Named Top U.S. City for Foreign Investment in 2026 Survey Boston tops a 2026 survey of foreign investors, credited for its deep talent pool, vibrant startup ecosystem and Massachusetts’ …
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Japan and US announce $1 billion five-year AI investment under Genesis Mission
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan and U.S. Pledge $1 Billion Joint Investment in AI Under Genesis Mission Japan and the U.S. will jointly invest $1 billion over five years in AI and advanced technologies …
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China unveils strict outbound investment rules, warns of retaliation against foreign firms
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChina issues new outbound investment rules to tighten control over overseas deals China issues new outbound investment rules to curb overseas deals for national security, warning of retaliation against discriminatory …
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Japan, US and Philippines to launch Luzon investment hub for AI, semiconductors
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan, US and Philippines to strengthen AI supply chains with Luzon investment forum Japan, the US and the Philippines will deepen cooperation to bolster AI supply chains and semiconductor resilience, …
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China’s investment in Europe surges to highest level since 2018, overtakes peers
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiChinese investment in Europe reaches highest level since 2018 despite geopolitical headwinds Chinese investment in Europe hit its highest level since 2018, overtaking peers, but geopolitics, currency swings and overcapacity …
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Nutifood announces US investment and farm expansion after rare patent approval
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiNutifood to invest in U.S. manufacturing and use new nutritional patent to boost Southeast Asia exports Nutifood will invest in U.S. manufacturing, expand farm capacity and commercialize a newly approved …
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Thailand economy accelerates in Q1 2026 as exports and investment offset Iran war
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiThailand GDP growth accelerates in Q1 2026 as exports and investment counter early Iran conflict impact Thailand GDP growth quickened in Q1 2026 as strong exports and rising investment offset …
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Cryptocurrency investment trusts set to launch as SBI and Rakuten prepare offerings
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan’s Brokers Move to Sell Cryptocurrency Investment Trusts as Rules Near Completion Major Japanese brokers SBI and Rakuten plan to offer cryptocurrency investment trusts, signaling a shift as regulatory rules …
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Tencent and Alibaba miss quarterly sales and pledge heavy AI investment
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiTencent and Alibaba AI Miss Expectations as March-Quarter Sales Fall Short Chinese tech giants Tencent and Alibaba AI efforts fell short of near‑term monetization expectations in the March quarter, prompting …