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Japan tech giant SoftBank Group sees better fortunes on surging AI stocks

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank Group Corp. posted a 421.8 billion yen ($2.9 billion) profit in the April-June quarter, rebounding from a loss a year earlier as its ...
East Asia Forum

Governance first, technology second, in Japan's quiet Central Asian AI diplomacy

Japan’s AI diplomacy in Central Asia prioritises institution-building over infrastructure, reshaping governance norms through ...
Newsday

SoftBank and OpenAI set up joint company to push artificial intelligence services

TOKYO — Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group and OpenAI stepped up their AI partnership Monday, setting up a 50-50 held company called SB OpenAI Japan. SoftBank Chief Masayoshi Son and ...
CNN

Japan used to be a tech giant. Why is it stuck with fax machines and ink stamps?

When you think of Tokyo, you might think of neon-lit skyscrapers and its world-famous bullet train system, or films like “Akira” and “Ghost in the Shell” that depict a futuristic Japan filled with ...
Reuters

AI robots may hold key to nursing Japan's ageing population

TOKYO, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Recently in Tokyo an AI-driven robot leaned over a man lying on his back and gently put a hand on his knee and another on a shoulder and rolled him onto his side -- a ...
Newsday

Japanese tech giant SoftBank records its first profit in 4 years

TOKYO — Japanese technology company SoftBank Group posted its first profit in four years Tuesday, as it raked in gains from its investment portfolios. SoftBank warned of major uncertainties ...
The Diplomat

Japan’s Pragmatic Model for AI Governance

Japan’s Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru (right) holds a meeting with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman (left) and SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son (center) at the Prime Minister’s Office in Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 3, ...
Asian News International

Central Japan Aichi Pref.'s startups on way of expansion

At central Japan Aichi Pref.'s startups festival "Tech GALA" was held. Not only Japan's but also oversea startups participated to introduce its's technology and search cooperative opportunity. To this ...

Tokyo stocks rise on strong US tech shares, weakening of yen

Tokyo stocks ended higher Tuesday as technology issues gained on stronger U.S. counterparts and the yen's weakening against ...
United News of Bangladesh on MSN

Dhaka, Tokyo sign deal over transfer of defence equipment, technology

Dhaka, Feb. 3 -- Bangladesh and Japan have signed an agreement over 'transfer of defence equipment and technology' which is expected to ensure 'appropriate control' over the defence equipment and ...