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Science & Technology

TSMC Reportedly Considers Building Third Plant in Japan

The media, citing insiders, report that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is currently studying the possibility of building a third plant in Japan.

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Japan’s Economy Ministry to Support Country’s Chip Sector

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan is currently preparing subsidies intended for the implementation of measures to develop the chip manufacturing sector of this country.

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Bank of Japan Governor Signals Low Probability of Ending Negative Rate in 2023

The governor of the Bank of Japan, Kazuo Ueda, hinted at an extremely low level of probability that by the end of this year, politicians will have data providing them with a reason sufficient to announce the end of the period of negative interest rates.

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Taiwan’s Powerchip Plans to Build Factory in Japan

Taiwanese Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. intends to build a plant in the northeastern part of Japan.

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Japan’s Antitrust Watchdog Investigates Google

The Japanese antitrust watchdog has launched an investigation into Google, during which it will be established whether this Internet giant is involved in the practice of using its position in the market to block competing services.

Science & Technology

Canon Starts Selling Nanoimprint Semiconductor Manufacturing Systems

Canon has announced the start of sales of its nanoimprint systems for the production of semiconductors.

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Expert: AI to Surpass Humans Within Next Ten Years

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son says that, in his opinion, artificial general intelligence (AGI) will be implemented in almost all industries over the next 10 years, which will surpass human capabilities in terms of mental development.

Science & Technology

Japan Provides Subsidies for Micron Plant

The Japanese government has decided to provide a subsidy of 192 billion yen (about $1.3 billion) for the building of a plant of the American company Micron Technology in Hiroshima.

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Fujitsu to Test Use of Generative AI for Banks

The Japanese technology giant Fujitsu will conduct testing, during which the possibilities of using generative artificial intelligence technology in the banking sector will be explored.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Travelex Launches Multi-Currency Travel Money Card in Japan

A foreign exchange company Travelex has introduced its prepaid foreign multi-currency card, accepted in more than 210 counties and regions worldwide, to the Asian market of Japan

Science & Technology

Japanese Startup Rapidus to Challenge Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

Japanese startup Rapidus, which receives support from the government of this country, announced the hiring of more than 200 people as part of efforts to create an ultra-modern chip manufacturing plant by 2027.

News

SoftBank Reportedly Negotiates to Buy Vision Fund’s Stake in Arm

The media reports that the Japanese corporation SoftBank Group is currently negotiating to purchase 25% of Arm shares, which are not its property, from Vision Fund 1 (VF1), an investment fund worth $100 billion.

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Sony Expects Smartphone Market Recovery to 2024

Sony Group, the largest supplier of camera sensors for smartphones, has changed its forecasts regarding the expected timing of the recovery of consumer demand in the market of mobile phones.

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Japanese Fintech Soramitsu to Develop Asian Cross-Border Payments System Using CBDCs and Stablecoins

Cambodia’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), Bakong, will become the foundation for an expanding international payment system for Asian countries

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SoftBank Vision Fund Makes First Profit

Vision Fund, which is part of the ownership structure of the Japanese corporation SoftBank Group, announced its first profit.

Society & Lifestyle

SoftBank Sues IRL

Japanese SoftBank Corporation sues social app IRL, for the development of which it has allocated investment funds in the amount of $1.1 billion.