Civil engineering [News] MLIT to review current system at first corporate evaluation WG meeting
On September 17, 2026, Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) convened the inaugural mee...
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economy [News] Full Details of Prime Minister Takaichi’s Ministerial Directives: Portfolios Reorganized to Strengthen Economic Security
Following the launch of the Second Takaichi Reshuffled Cabinet on September 17, 2026, the full text of the policy direct...
economy [News] Huawei to Roll Out AI Chips Ahead of Schedule
Huawei has accelerated its "Ascend 960" AI accelerator rollout by up to nine months while introducing a dual-track strat...
economy 【News】 Household stock and investment trust holdings exceed insurance for the first time, BOJ data
According to the Flow of Funds accounts released by the Bank of Japan, the combined value of equities and investment tru...
Civil engineering [News] MLIT Expands Preemptive Closures of Underpasses During Heavy Rain
On September 16, 2026, Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) announced the expansion of...
economy [News] Japan and U.S. Discuss U.S. Investment for Semiconductor Plant Construction
In September 2026, it was revealed that the Japanese and U.S. governments have entered negotiations to construct a semic...
economy [News] St. Marc HD Acquires TsuruTonTan Business
Saint Marc Holdings announced the acquisition of the TsuruTonTan business from Kato Pleasure Group for 12.8 billion yen....
IT [Explanation] Israel’s Tower Semiconductor to invest 600 billion yen in Japan, making it its largest hub
Israel-based Tower Semiconductor has unveiled a major investment plan exceeding 600 billion yen in Japan. The move is dr...
economy [News] Household financial assets reach record high of 2,519 trillion yen
According to the Bank of Japan's Flow of Funds Accounts for the April–June quarter of 2026, financial assets held by Jap...
economy [News] Former Asahi Kasei Employee Arrested for Tech Leak
A former senior manager at Asahi Kasei has been arrested on suspicion of violating the Unfair Competition Prevention Act...