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Japan has unveiled a national strategy to deploy 10 million AI-powered robots by 2040, backed by $6.1 billion in public funding, to address its worker shortage.
Japan plans to provide up to $926 million in subsidies to Rakuten Group for a homegrown low-Earth-orbit satellite network, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign technology.
Blackstone plans a $30 billion investment in Japan’s AI data centers, signaling strong confidence in the sector despite concerns about tech bubbles.
Tencent is reportedly considering exiting several of its minority stakes in Japanese game studios, including Marvelous Inc., as it reassesses its global gaming portfolio. The move signals a strategic shift amid changing market dynamics and increasing competition.
SoftBank and OpenAI have launched 'Patching as a Service,' an AI-powered cybersecurity solution to protect Japan's critical infrastructure from increasing cyber threats.
Japan's leading taxi-hailing app, Go Inc., has successfully completed its IPO, raising $553 million and becoming the country's largest deal of the year.
Japan’s digital minister warns the country risks becoming an 'AI colony' if it fails to keep pace with AI advancements, as the government pushes for regulatory reforms to allow broader access to sensitive data for AI developers.
Microsoft is investing $10 billion in Japan from 2026 to 2029, marking its largest ever commitment to the country and signaling a major push into the AI-driven future.
