Japanese banks and tech firms form 28-member consortium to build AI chatbot for asset management Major banks and technology companies, including Mizuho, SMFG, NTT Data and NEC, will join a …
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Toto announces 80 billion yen investment to expand semiconductor materials supply
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiToto to Invest Â¥80 Billion in Semiconductor Materials to Support 1‑Nanometer Chips Toto to invest Â¥80 billion over five years to expand its semiconductor materials business, backing 1‑nanometer chipmaking amid …
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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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Green hydrogen investment propels China past Japan as Iran oil surge renews urgency
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiGreen hydrogen race intensifies as oil shock boosts Japan’s domestic push Surging oil prices after the Iran crisis have renewed interest in green hydrogen as a tool for energy security, …
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Foxconn announces 1GW solar and wind investment to power Vietnam factories
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiFoxconn to invest 1 GW of solar and wind power in Vietnam to supply factories and suppliers Foxconn to develop 1 GW of renewable energy in Vietnam to power factories …
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Rokid secures Toyota affiliate investment to boost Japan expansion
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiRokid 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, …