Japan’s Yaskawa to invest $180m to build AI-powered robots in US
Technology Industrial robot maker’s new Wisconsin factory to start production by fiscal 2028 Yaskawa’s AI-equipped Motoman Next robot…
China's long-term yields sink below Japan's for first time – Nikkei Asia
China’s long-term yields sink below Japan’s for first time Nikkei Asia China Keeps LPR Unchanged for Sixth Month in…
Sakana AI takes crown as Japan’s most valuable unicorn
With its latest round of fundraising, Sakana AI has become the biggest unlisted startup in Japan. (Nikkei montage) …
Japan’s GDP declined in July-September on US tariffs, economists say
Economy 1st contraction in six quarters predicted at annualized 2.4% U.S. tariffs and stagnation of real wages are…
Japan’s next PM faces task of finding buyers for $520bn in JGBs
Bonds Japanese banks lack capacity to pick up slack as BOJ winds down purchases The Bank of Japan…
Japan’s Hitachi, Riken ink deal to build silicon quantum computer
Technology Tie-up with Imec targets prototype by fiscal 2027, 1,000-qubit system by fiscal 2030 The silicon-based quantum computer…
Japan’s Olympus revamps R&D as it looks to embrace robotics and AI
Health Care Move aims to improve top line and profit margins, says tech chief Olympus aims to lead in robotics and…
Japan's next leader on collision course with inflation, interest rates – Nikkei Asia
Japan’s next leader on collision course with inflation, interest rates Nikkei Asia Japan has seen three prime ministers in…