Category: Japan

On Friday, Rakuten and German telecommunications company 1&1 unveiled a mobile network using a novel architecture, signaling Rakuten's efforts to improve its struggling mobile division amidst increasing debts. (Photo: Rakuten)
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Germany Japan Technology

Rakuten and 1&1 launch Europe’s first virtualized 5G network

  • Post Date 12/08/2023

In a groundbreaking move, Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten, often likened to Amazon, has partnered with German telecommunications player 1&1 to launch Europe’s first fully virtualized [more…]

Rapidus, the Japanese chipmaker, is set to establish a business base in Silicon Valley, paving the way for the mass production of state-of-the-art chips in 2024 through a strategic partnership with IBM. (Photo: EDN)
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Japan Technology U.S.

Rapidus expands into Silicon Valley, paving the way for next-gen chip production

  • Post Date 11/16/2023

In a strategic move to strengthen its presence in the United States and tap into the growing demand for cutting-edge semiconductor technology, Japanese chipmaker Rapidus [more…]

AI tools are being used to detect cognitive decline in older drivers in Japan to aid in predicting and preventing accidents. (Photo: nippon.com)
Estimated read time 4 min read
Japan Technology United Kingdom

AI startup Mind Foundry raises $22 Million, transforms senior driver insurance in Japan

  • Post Date 10/23/2023

In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, startups are pioneering new applications for this technology. Mind Foundry, an AI startup, recently secured a substantial [more…]

The image depicts a computer-generated representation of the finalized site of a Rapidus Corp. manufacturing facility under construction in Chitose, Hokkaido. (Photo: Rapidus Corp. | Kajima Corp. | Kyodo)
Estimated read time 2 min read
Japan Netherlands Technology

ASML strengthens presence in Japan with Hokkaido facility amidst chipmaking surge

  • Post Date 09/27/2023

Dutch chip equipment manufacturer ASML is set to establish a new tech support center in Hokkaido, Japan, by the latter part of the next year. [more…]