Civil engineering [News] MLIT adopts port gate modernization project
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has selected subsidy projects aimed at upgrading cont...
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IT [Explainer] IIJ Adds 10Gbps Connectivity to SD-WAN
On October 2, 2026, Internet Initiative Japan Inc. announced the addition of approximately 10Gbps connectivity to its en...
IT [Explanation] Unitika Develops Low-Dielectric Resin for Advanced Semiconductors
Unitika has developed the low-dielectric bismaleimide resin "UMI-0" for advanced semiconductor package substrates and es...
IT [Explainer] Fujifilm BI to Launch Its First AI-Powered A3 Color MFP
Fujifilm Business Innovation is releasing the new-generation A3 color multifunction printer "Apeos C7072 series," which ...
economy [News] Extraordinary Diet Session to Be Convened on October 5, Passage of Consumption Tax Cut Bill Is Top Priority
The 222nd Extraordinary Diet was convened on October 5, 2026, and the government and the ruling parties set the passage ...
economy [News] Trump Appoints Director of National Intelligence Clayton as AI Czar
In October 2026, U.S. President Trump appointed Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton as the administration's Ch...
economy [News] US September jobs report: Nonfarm payrolls increase by 29,000, falling short of expectations
U.S. nonfarm payrolls in September 2026 increased by only 29,000 from the previous month, falling significantly short of...
Civil engineering 【News】State Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ibayashi inspects disaster-hit Chiba, signals stance to strengthen restoration support
Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Tatsunori Ibaragi inspected disaster-stricken areas in Chiba Pre...
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...
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...