IT [Analysis] Applied Unveils ¥790 Billion New Research Facility
US-based Applied Materials has unveiled the "EPIC Center," a collaborative semiconductor R&D facility with a total inves...
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economy [News] Nobel Prize in Economics Awarded to Two U.S. Professors
On October 12, 2026, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced that it has awarded the Nobel Prize in Economics to...
economy [News] IMF Projects 2027 Global Economic Growth at 3.4%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that it will maintain its global economic growth forecast for 2027 a...
economy [News] BOJ Governor: Trend inflation approaching 2%
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda indicated that the underlying inflation rate is approaching the 2% price stability tar...
IT [Explainer] SB Intuitions Offers Free Beta Version of Domestic Generative AI “Sarashina”
On October 13, 2026, SB Intuitions launched a free beta version service of its domestically developed generative AI, "Sa...
economy [News] September Corporate Goods Price Index Up 6.8%, Growth Slows Due to Lower Rice Prices
The Domestic Corporate Goods Price Index for September 2026 released by the Bank of Japan rose 6.8% from the same month ...
economy [News] Nikkei Stock Average Plunges Over 1,900 Yen Temporarily
In the Tokyo stock market, the Nikkei Stock Average temporarily plummeted by over 1,900 yen, recording a massive drop du...
economy [News] IMF Forecasts 2026 Global Economic Growth at 3.1%, Warns of Polarization
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced its global economic growth forecast for 2026 at 3.1%, sounding the a...
Civil engineering [News] Nagai City Invites Bids for Higashi-Isogawa Earthquake-Resistant Fire Cistern Installation Work
On October 13, 2026, Nagai City, Yamagata Prefecture, publicly announced a conditional general competitive bidding proce...
IT [Explanation] Mission-Critical System Cloud Migration: Integration of Standard Packages and Custom Development
When migrating core enterprise and government systems to the cloud, increasing emphasis is being placed on an approach t...