Tokyo-listed Metaplanet expands Bitcoin holdings to 203 BTC ($12.9M), leveraging yen volatility to pioneer corporate crypto reserves while outpacing El…
OpenAI’s Strategic Talent Push in Asia Sparks Regulatory and Market Shifts
OpenAI accelerates hiring in Singapore and Japan with 60% salary premiums, contrasting Western regulatory crackdowns. Analysts highlight Asia’s rising influence…
Taiwan-Japan Chip Alliance Intensifies With Fukuoka Hub Launch As Regional Tech Bloc Emerges
Taiwan’s new Fukuoka trade center accelerates semiconductor collaboration with Japan through TSMC’s Kumamoto fab, challenging China’s ambitions while reshaping Asian…
Japanese firms Metaplanet and strategy accelerate Bitcoin accumulation amid historic yen slump
Two Japanese companies significantly expanded Bitcoin holdings this week as yen hits 34-year low against USD, mirroring MicroStrategy’s treasury strategy…
3D-printed railway shelter in Japan sets new standard for infrastructure innovation
Japan’s 6-hour 3D-printed railway shelter demonstrates how additive manufacturing can revolutionize rural infrastructure with unprecedented speed and cost-efficiency. In a…
Japan’s Rapidus aims for 2nm chip production by 2025, challenging TSMC and Samsung
Rapidus, a Japanese semiconductor startup, is targeting 2nm chip production with a 50% yield goal, positioning Japan as a key…
Studio Ghibli meets AI: The cultural crossroads of Japan’s creative economy
OpenAI’s Ghibli-style image generation sparks debate in Japan’s animation industry, highlighting tensions between AI innovation and artistic authenticity. The recent…
Japan’s renewable energy leap: Equinix’s solar PPA sets new standard for data centers
Equinix’s 20-year solar PPA with Trina Solar in Hokkaido marks a major step in Japan’s data center sustainability, addressing AI-driven…
Rapidus launches Hokkaido fab in Japan’s bid to rival TSMC and Samsung with 2nm chips
Japan’s Rapidus has opened its IIM-1 fab in Hokkaido, targeting 2nm chip production by 2027 amid technical and commercial challenges…
Japan’s bold leap into 2nm technology with Rapidus signals semiconductor resurgence
Japan’s Rapidus consortium, backed by industry giants, is advancing 2nm chip production, aiming to reclaim Japan’s position in the global…
Japanese firm Metaplanet issues $13.3M in bonds to buy more Bitcoin
Metaplanet, a Japanese firm, has issued 2 billion yen ($13.3 million) in zero-interest bonds to capitalize on Bitcoin’s recent price…
Taiwan and Japan forge ahead in next-gen semiconductor research
Taiwan’s NSTC and Japan’s RIKEN collaborate on advanced compound semiconductor research, aiming to strengthen Asia’s position in the global tech…
