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nippon.comai32 days ago
One in Three Japanese Companies Consider AI-Powered Robots
A Reuters report indicates that roughly one-third of Japanese firms are either using or planning to deploy AI-powered robots. Automakers are at the forefront of this trend as companies seek to offset a shrinking workforce.
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Japan Timespolitics43 days ago
Japan Weighs Limited Official Trip to Russia to Protect Remaining Corporate Assets
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said officials are arranging a trip to maintain communications with Moscow and protect Japanese companies still operating there. The move follows a Kyodo report on the potential dispatch of a delegation, which the ministry denied. Japan…
japantimes.co.jpworld43 days ago
Japan to Dispatch Government Officials to Russia by End of May for Corporate Support
Japan may dispatch officials to Russia as early as the end of May to maintain communications with Moscow and support Japanese companies still operating there, the trade ministry said. The move comes amid ongoing tensions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. It reflects Tokyo's…
japantimes.co.jpfinance49 days ago
Russian Oil Tanker from Sakhalin Island Arrives in Japan Today
A tanker carrying crude oil from Russia's Sakhalin-2 project is scheduled to arrive in Japan on May 4, 2026. The project is exempt from sanctions due to its importance for Japan's energy supply, with Japanese companies holding stakes. The buyer, Taiyo Oil, purchased the cargo fol…
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Quantum-Linked Stocks Rise in South Korea, China, and Japan Markets
Stocks related to quantum technology saw significant gains in trading sessions across South Korea, China, and Japan. South Korean firms ICTK and Axgate reached their daily trading limits with increases of 30%, while Chinese and Japanese companies also posted gains.
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Former Ripple VP Emi Yoshikawa Launches $100M Fund Backed by SBI Holdings
Emi Yoshikawa, former vice president of Ripple, has launched a $100 million fund of funds backed by SBI Holdings. The fund seeks to connect Japanese companies with early-stage startups in Silicon Valley focused on AI, fintech and blockchain. Yoshikawa previously served as VP of R…
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Japanese Companies Deploy Robots to Address Labor Shortages in Unwanted Jobs
In Japan, robots are being used to fill labor-intensive roles that many workers avoid, amid a persistent shortage of human labor. Companies such as Toyota and Fanuc have implemented robotic systems for tasks like sorting and assembly. This approach helps maintain production witho…
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