Bank of Japan Reportedly to Keep World’s Last Negative Interest Rate
The Bank of Japan is expected to maintain the world’s last negative rate on Tuesday, December 19.
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BOJ Reportedly to See Little Need to End Negative Rate in December
Bank of Japan officials do not yet see a reason to decide to cancel the world’s last negative interest rate in December.
Rakuten Plans to Launch AI Model
Rakuten plans to launch its proprietary language model of artificial intelligence.
Nvidia to Help Build Out AI Ecosystem in Japan
Nvidia intends to participate in the process of creating an artificial intelligence ecosystem in Japan.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Canon Starts Selling Nanoimprint Semiconductor Manufacturing Systems
Canon has announced the start of sales of its nanoimprint systems for the production of semiconductors.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
