IT [Explanation] From Waseda University: Improving the Performance of Next-Generation Semiconductors
Power Diamond Systems, a startup originating from Waseda University, and Toray Research Center have launched a joint res...
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economy [News] Further Rate Hikes by the BOJ and Market Vigilance
In June 2026, the Bank of Japan decided to raise its policy interest rate to around 1.0%. Behind this departure from the...
IT [Explainer] Anthropic Responds to Criticism Over Watermarks
AI company Anthropic has issued a defense against criticism regarding its introduction of invisible watermarks into text...
IT [Explaining] China’s YMTC Plans 780-Billion-Yen IPO
The holding company of Yangtze Memory Technologies Corp. (YMTC), a major Chinese semiconductor memory maker, has complet...
economy [News] Over 1 Trillion VND Lent at 12% Annual Interest: Vietnamese Corporate Lending
In Vietnam's corporate lending market, attention is being drawn to the practice of extending large-scale loans exceeding...
economy [News] Yamagata Prefecture’s July Corporate Bankruptcies Total 12 Cases, Liabilities Exceed 1.3 Billion Yen (Double Month-on-Month)
Corporate bankruptcies in Yamagata Prefecture in July 2026 reached 12, surging more than twofold from the previous month...
IT [Explainer] Major Expansion of Tax Incentives for AI and Quantum Development
The Japanese government has significantly expanded the R&D tax system, establishing new tax reduction measures for strat...
economy [News] Waymo Develops Custom Silicon, Aiming to Reduce Dependence on NVIDIA
Waymo, a leader in autonomous driving development, has unveiled its custom-designed 5-nanometer chip for its latest robo...
economy [News] Government to Tighten Mobile Battery Regulations, Make Inspections Mandatory
The government has finalized a policy to drastically strengthen safety regulations for mobile batteries and make inspect...
IT [Explanation] Thailand Introduces “AI Passport” for 5 Million People, Unlocks GPT via Points
The Thai government has launched the "TH-AI Passport" program, which provides 5 million citizens with free access to adv...