High-tech cash: Japan launches banknotes with hologram portraits
By Irene Wang and Kantaro Komiya TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan began circulating its first new banknotes in 20 years on Wednesday, featuring three-dimensional portraits of the founders of financial and female education institutions in an attempt to frustrate counterfeiters. The notes use
Reaching Mars in record time: Japan plans space elevator by 2050
Imagine a world where travelling to space is as simple as taking an elevator. This isn't science fiction—it's the vision behind Japan's ambitious plan to build a space elevator. With the potential to revolutionize space travel and exploration, this project
Japan chipmaker Kioxia to file preliminary listing application
By Miho Uranaka and Sam Nussey TOKYO (Reuters) - Bain Capital-backed chipmaker Kioxia plans to submit a preliminary application to list shares on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in the coming days, two people familiar with the matter said. The chipmaker plans to
Oracle to invest over $8 billion in Japan in cloud computing, AI
By Maria Ponnezhath (Reuters) - Oracle said on Wednesday it will invest more than $8 billion over the next 10 years to meet demand for cloud computing and AI infrastructure in Japan. The latest investment will grow the footprint of Oracle Cloud
Japan approves $3.9 billion in subsidies for chipmaker Rapidus
By Sam Nussey TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's industry ministry said on Tuesday it has approved subsidies worth up to 590 billion yen ($3.9 billion) for chip foundry venture Rapidus as Tokyo pushes forward with plans to rebuild the country's chip manufacturing
Japan’s next-generation rocket to lead commercial space market
For the first time in 22 years, Japan successfully launched the next-generation rocket on February 17. The rocket inserted two satellites into orbit, overcoming the country’s failed launch attempt from a year ago. The launch of the 57-metre, 422-tonne rocket took place at
US, Japan to call for deeper cooperation in AI, semiconductors, Asahi says
By Kiyoshi Takenaka TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan and the U.S. will announce closer cooperation in high-tech areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) in a joint statement when Prime Minister Fumio Kishida meets with President Joe Biden next month, the Asahi Shimbun
Japan is the new desire destination for digital nomads (but not for everyone)
To the delight of the many lovers of Japanese culture, cuisine, fashion, and lifestyle, Japan is now among the possible destinations for digital nomads. At the end of March, one can start applying for a visa to live in the country while
Japan successfully launches next-generation H3 rocket after failure last year
By Kantaro Komiya TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan successfully launched its new H3 flagship rocket on Saturday, putting its space programme back on track after multiple setbacks including the failure of the rocket's inaugural flight last year. The launch also marks a second