Taiwanese chip giant TSMC confirms it will build a chip factory in Japan, that will focus on the older chips that are in such short supply
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TSMC, Sony Mull Joint Chip Factory With Japanese Gov Help – Report
TSMC and Sony reportedly consider building a chip factory together, with financial assistance from the Japanese government
Facebook, Google Reveal Apricot Undersea Cable For Asia
New undersea cable from Facebook and Google to connect Japan with south east Asia, to increase capacity, redundancy and reliability
Japan Sets Data Transfer Speed Record Of 319Tbps
Researchers in Japan have set a stunning data transmission speed record of 319Tbps, over a long distance of 3,001km or 1,864 miles
TSMC Considers Construction Of Japanese Factory – Report
World's largest contract chipmaker is considering construction of a new factory in Japan to help tackle global chip shortage
Japanese Officials Resist Ban On Fax Machines
Victory for legacy tech, as pushback by Japanese officials against ban on fax machines overturns a mass switch to email systems
Japanese Nuclear Regulator Suffers Cyber Attack – Report
Nuclear agency in Japan (the Nuclear Regulation Authority) reportedly suffers a cyber attack and switched off its email systems
Microsoft Japan Tests Four Day Week
Productivity jumps by 40 percent after Microsoft tests the benefits of working a four day week
No Drunk Drone Driving, Warns Japan
Prison sentence on the cards for people who fly drones whilst drunk, after Japan passes new law
Rakuten Takes Applications Ahead Of Cryptocurrency Exchange Launch
Rakuten Wallet is one of several major crypto-asset platforms arriving in Japan in the coming weeks, even as authorities battle against soaring losses due to theft and scams
Japanese Government To Ban Huawei, ZTE Kit – Report
More bad news for Chinese firms as Japan government reportedly plans to halt equipment purchases
Fujitsu Gives First Details On ARM-Powered Supercomputer Chip
Fujitsu's custom chip, the first to use supercomputing extensions to the ARMv8-A instruction set, is set to come into operation with the post-K supercomputer around 2021
Japan Drives Ahead With Self-Driving Car System For Tokyo
The system could be in place in time for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, with commercialisation planned for 2022
Tokyo Wants To Make Flexible Working A Reality For 2020 Olympics
Inspired by London 2012, the Japanese government wants remote working to help transport and improve the life of citizens for Tokyo 2020
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Panasonic Toughbook At 20: Can ‘Japanese’ Quality And Service’ Maintain Ruggedised PC Lead?
Panasonic is making a big deal of the Toughbook anniversary. But as business becomes more important to PC makers, can it maintain its niche?
Smart Stadiums, Streets & Airports: How Tokyo Is Preparing For 2020 Olympics
In three years' time, the Olympics will arrive in Tokyo. But how will smart city technology improve Tokyo 2020, the lives of citizens and visitors?
What Will The Japanese Smart Home Look Like?
Japan has traditionally been ahead of the curve when it comes to tech. Panasonic shares its vision of what the smart home will look like
Japan To Build World’s Fastest AI & Big Data Supercomputer
The AI Bridging Cloud Infrastructure is to target machine learning applications and big data analysis for academia, enterprises and start-ups
Brexit: Japan Raises Concerns Over Impact On Its Cloud And Tech Businesses
Japanese tech companies may leave the UK if Brexit negotiations are not transparent, warns Japan's foreign ministry
Japan Prepares ‘Pay By Fingerprint’ System
Japanese government launches biometric payment scheme to encourage tourists ahead of 2020 Olympic Games
Equinix To Open Four New Data Centres Across World
Equinix details 2016 growth plans with new data centres opening in Brazil, Australia, Japan, and the United States
Japanese Police Get Dedicated Drone Takedown Squad
Nuisance drones could soon find their rotars clipped after Japanese police creates a dedicated drone takedown squad
London Is A True World Centre Of Fintech, Says Boris
Mayor of London announces closer tie-up between the capital and Tokyo to promote fintech growth
Equinix Snaps Up Japanese Data Centre Provider Bit-Isle
Acquistion strengthens Equinix's Asia-Pacific footprint with six Japanese data centres
Toshiba Chief Resigns Over Accounting Scandal
Two more executives have quit as a report reveals profit inflation going back several years
Japanese Senior Citizens To Get iPads With IBM Health, Community Apps
Japan Post Group, IBM and Apple team up to provide tablets and communication and healthcare apps to senior citizens
VAIO Phone Goes Official – But Only In Japan
Will compete against its old owner Sony in the Android smartphone market
SoftBank Enlists Japanese-Speaking IBM Watson As Profit Falls
IBM to teach Watson Japanese to give a helping hand to Softbank