IT [Explanation] 90% Reduction in Seizure Selection via AI: Nerima Ward’s Tax Administration Transformation
Nerima Ward, Tokyo, introduced the "Unpaid Tax Countermeasures Support AI," co-developed with Fujitsu Japan Limited, int...
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IT [Analysis] Suzuki Adopts China’s Horizon In-Vehicle SoC for Driving Assistance
It has been revealed that Suzuki will adopt Chinese company Horizon Robotics' "Journey 6" in-vehicle SoC for advanced dr...
IT [Explainer] Hitachi High-Tech Develops Thermal Property Measurement System for Semiconductor Low-Expansion Materials
Hitachi High-Tech has developed the "NEXTA DMA200" dynamic mechanical analyzer, which evaluates the thermal characterist...
economy [News] U.S. August Durable Goods Orders Down 0.1% Month-on-Month, Below Expectations
In August 2026, U.S. durable goods orders decreased by 0.1% from the previous month (downwardly revised in the final fig...
economy [News] Kao Adapts Cleaning Technology to Make Semiconductor Business a Pillar of Overseas Growth
It has been revealed that Kao will repurpose its precision interface control technology, cultivated over many years, to ...
economy [News] Rapidus Partners with 17 Companies Including Toshiba for Advanced Semiconductor Design
Rapidus, aiming for the domestic production of next-generation semiconductors, has strengthened its collaboration in the...
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Toward fiscal 2027, the government has decided to significantly strengthen public-private initiatives targeting critical...
IT [Explanation] LINTEC Completes Construction of New Semiconductor Equipment R&D Building in Saitama Prefecture
Lintec has completed construction of a new "R&D Building" at its Ina Technology Center in Ina-machi, Kitaadachi-gun, Sai...
IT [Explainer] Canon Launches AI-Powered Printer Extension Features
On October 1, 2026, Canon launched a cloud-based feature expansion platform that integrates generative AI and imaging te...
IT [Analysis] Gartner Announces 2026 Hype Cycle for Cloud and AI
Gartner Japan has released the 2026 Hype Cycle for Cloud and AI in Japan, showing that five technologies—including front...