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High-tech cash: Japan launches banknotes with hologram portraits

High-tech cash: Japan launches banknotes with hologram portraits

In an attempt to frustrate counterfeiters.
Irene Wang and Kantaro Komiya Jul 3 2024 4:10PM Governance
Microsoft to expand AI, cloud infrastructure in Japan

Microsoft to expand AI, cloud infrastructure in Japan

The latest in a series of overseas expansions.
Staff Writer Apr 10 2024 6:24AM Software
Japan leaning toward softer AI rules than EU

Japan leaning toward softer AI rules than EU

Wants to be a leader in advanced chips.
Sam Nussey and Tim Kelly Jul 4 2023 6:33AM Software
Japan to open up Apple- and Google-dominated phone apps to competition

Japan to open up Apple- and Google-dominated phone apps to competition

May impact payments and app distribution.
Staff Writer Jun 19 2023 12:09PM Software
North Korean hackers stole US$721 million in cryptocurrency from Japan

North Korean hackers stole US$721 million in cryptocurrency from Japan

According to study by Elliptic.
Staff Writer May 16 2023 1:22PM Security
Japan to restrict chip manufacturing machine exports to China

Japan to restrict chip manufacturing machine exports to China

Joining USA, Netherlands.
Staff Writer Feb 7 2023 11:49AM Strategy
US, Netherlands, Japan craft deal on China chip export limit

US, Netherlands, Japan craft deal on China chip export limit

Manufacturing machinery export talks conclude.
Staff Writer Jan 30 2023 6:33AM Hardware
Japan, Netherlands to join US in China chip curbs

Japan, Netherlands to join US in China chip curbs

Chip-making machinery export rules to tighten, Bloomberg reported.
Staff Writer Dec 13 2022 1:20PM Strategy
Quad countries to boost CERT cooperation

Quad countries to boost CERT cooperation

5G standards also on the table.
Richard Chirgwin May 24 2022 3:16PM Security
Australia, Japan, US agree to jointly fund new Pacific subsea cable

Australia, Japan, US agree to jointly fund new Pacific subsea cable

Extend regional investments in subsea infrastructure.
Ry Crozier Dec 13 2021 4:42AM Telco/ISP
Consortium of Japanese firms to test launch digital currency

Consortium of Japanese firms to test launch digital currency

Experiments may start in latter half of 2022.
Leika Kihara Nov 24 2021 11:43AM Financial Services
Ex-Japan PM Abe calls for Tokyo's cooperation with AUKUS in AI, cyber

Ex-Japan PM Abe calls for Tokyo's cooperation with AUKUS in AI, cyber

As well as in quantum computing.
Kiyoshi Takenaka Nov 22 2021 12:11PM Security
TSMC and Sony considering joint chip factory

TSMC and Sony considering joint chip factory

Japanese government to help.
Staff Writers Oct 11 2021 12:02PM Hardware
Japan regulator steps in to fix Mizuho's computer flaws

Japan regulator steps in to fix Mizuho's computer flaws

Despite billions already spent on upgrades at the bank.
Yuki Nitta and Junko Fujita Sep 23 2021 2:58AM Hardware
For some of Japan's lonely workers, Covid-19 brings a homecoming

For some of Japan's lonely workers, Covid-19 brings a homecoming

Fujitsu and other companies rein in 'solo assignments'.
Tim Kelly May 20 2021 12:21PM Strategy
Renesas says damage from fire at chip factory worse than first thought

Renesas says damage from fire at chip factory worse than first thought

Caused by power surge in fabrication equipment.
Staff Writer Mar 29 2021 11:35PM Hardware
Japan to probe Line after reports it let Chinese engineers access user data

Japan to probe Line after reports it let Chinese engineers access user data

Without informing them.
Staff Writer Mar 18 2021 12:21AM Software
Bank of Japan must prepare 'thoroughly' on digital currency

Bank of Japan must prepare 'thoroughly' on digital currency

Ahead of experiments this year.
Leika Kihara Mar 17 2021 12:13PM Financial Services
Japan's Covid-19 app failed to pass on some contact warnings

Japan's Covid-19 app failed to pass on some contact warnings

Due to bug in Android version.
Staff Writer Feb 4 2021 6:44AM Software
Japan eyes use of robots to boost Covid-19 testing

Japan eyes use of robots to boost Covid-19 testing

Uses robotic arm to take sample from a person's nose.
Staff Writer Jan 20 2021 12:05PM Hardware

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