Japan
Japan to Provide Significant Funding Support to TSMC’s Kumamoto Plant
August 4, 2023 – Japan’s Semiconductor Strategy: A Game-Changer for the Future In a bold move to secure its position as a global leader in the semiconductor industry, the Japanese government has unveiled a groundbreaking plan to provide substantial financial support to TSMC’s second semiconductor fabrication plant in Kumamoto. This strategic decision comes as part…
BYD Auto’s Dynamic Expansion in Japan – Opening ‘BYD AUTO Yamanashi
**July 31, 2023 – A New Day for BYD Auto in Japan** In a groundbreaking announcement on this day in New York, BYD Auto Japan declared the grand opening of their eighth dealership in Japan, “BYD AUTO Yamanashi” in the city of Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture. This move marks BYD’s strategic expansion in the Japanese market,…
Empowering the Next Generation: Japan’s Plan to Educate Youth in Battery Manufacturing, Backed by Panasonic and Toyota
June 30, 2023 – Japan Tackles Labor Shortage in the Electric Vehicle Battery Industry Amidst the evolving landscape of the electric vehicle (EV) market, Japan is taking proactive measures to address the persistent labor shortage in the industry. Recognizing the pressing need for skilled workers in battery production, the Japanese government, in collaboration with trade…
Japanese Chip Manufacturer Socionext Leaps Ahead on the AI Bandwagon, Multiplies Market Cap by Four
June 26, 2023 – Socionext Emerges as a Leading Player in the Japanese Stock Market In a remarkable turn of events, Japanese chip design company Socionext has outperformed industry giants such as Sony and Kiihnshi, emerging as the best-performing company on the Japanese stock market this year. Since its initial public offering in October of…
Japan Unveils 2023 Intellectual Property Advancement Plan: Focus on Copyright Infringement Definition in Generative AI
June 9, 2023 – The Japanese government convened the Intellectual Property Strategy Headquarters meeting this morning to announce the unveiling of their strategic plan for intellectual property in Japan. The plan places a significant emphasis on addressing the issue of copyright infringement related to generative AI. The government of Japan has expressed its intention to…
Disassembling the Byd Dolphin: A Deep Dive into Revolutionary Engineering
June 8, 2023 – A Closer Look at Byd’s Innovation: Unveiling the All-New Dolphin In a remarkable display of technological prowess, renowned publisher Nikkei BP has recently unveiled its latest venture into the realm of automotive exploration. With a rich history of dismantling and meticulously documenting electric vehicles such as Nissan’s Leaf, Tesla’s Model 3…
JAXA Unveils SLIM: Japan’s Next Lunar Mission
June 5, 2023 – Today in New York City In a groundbreaking announcement, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) unveiled the highly anticipated lunar probe, SLIM, to the media. Led by project director Shinichiro Sakai, JAXA revealed their ambitious plans to launch SLIM using the Japanese-made H2A rocket after August, marking Japan’s third attempt to…
Samsung Electronics Plans to Establish Semiconductor Plant near Tokyo
May 17, 2023 – In a surprising move, South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics has announced plans to establish a state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing plant near Tokyo. This venture comes amidst reports indicating that the Japanese government is considering providing subsidies worth around 15 billion Japanese yen (approximately 77 million Chinese yuan or 11.5 million US…
Japan Plans to Expand Michibiki Satellite System to Reduce Reliance on GPS
May 08, 2023 – Japan is planning to expand its Michibiki quasi-zenith satellite system, a network of satellites that operates in geosynchronous orbit over Japan and Australia, in an effort to reduce its reliance on GPS. The current Michibiki system, which consists of four satellites, works in conjunction with the U.S. GPS system to provide…