2026-09

economy

[News] Nikkei Average up 826 yen, attention turns to US economic indicators

On September 25, 2026, the Nikkei 225 Stock Average rebounded sharply on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, surging by 826 yen to...
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[Explainer] Microsoft Revamps “Copilot” and Adds Autonomous AI

On September 25, 2026, Microsoft significantly overhauled its AI assistant, "Microsoft Copilot," transforming it from a ...
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[Analysis] AI Impersonation Interviews Are Closing In on Japanese Companies

In March 2026, an "impersonator applicant" utilizing generative AI emerged during an online job interview at a Japanese ...
economy

[News] Finance Minister Kato: Yen Depreciation is a Financial Market “Misunderstanding”

The Finance Minister pointed out that there is a "misunderstanding" in the financial markets regarding the sharp depreci...
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[Explanation] Proprietary LLM “Thomson” Announced for Specialized Business Operations

Thomson Reuters has unveiled "Thomson," a proprietary large language model tailored specifically for specialized fields ...
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[Explainer] Google Docs Adds Support for AI Generation in Gemini Notebook

On September 23, 2026, Google integrated a new feature into Google Docs that allows users to directly reference research...
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[Explanation] Mitsubishi Chemical to Ship 6-Inch GaN Substrates

Mitsubishi Chemical Group has finalized plans to begin sample shipments of 6-inch (150mm) gallium nitride (GaN) substrat...
Civil engineering

[News] Daito City Bribery Case: Former Officials Plead Guilty at First Trial

In a bribery case involving discretionary contracts for public works issued by Daito City, Osaka Prefecture, the initial...
economy

[News] European Economy Resilient Beyond Expectations, Able to Withstand Further Rate Hikes – ECB

At its September 2026 meeting, the European Central Bank unanimously decided to raise interest rates further in response...
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[Explainer] Wayve’s Autonomous Driving AI Integrated into Mercedes

UK-based autonomous driving startup Wayve and Mercedes-Benz have signed a landmark production agreement to integrate the...