JAPAN
Japan Advances AI in Healthcare: Innovations in Drug Design and Robotics
Japan is leveraging AI to revolutionize healthcare with advancements in drug discovery, robotics, and digital health platforms, showcased at the NVIDIA AI Summit Japan.
NVIDIA and SoftBank to Propel Japan into AI Leadership with Supercomputer Initiative
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang and SoftBank's Masayoshi Son outlined plans to establish Japan as a leader in AI technology during the AI Summit in Tokyo.
NVIDIA and SoftBank Collaborate to Propel Japan's AI Advancements
NVIDIA and SoftBank Corp. join forces to enhance Japan's AI capabilities, unveiling AI-RAN and supercomputing initiatives aimed at elevating the nation's global tech leadership.
NVIDIA Collaborates with Consulting Leaders to Boost AI Adoption in Japan
NVIDIA partners with global consulting giants to establish innovation centers in Japan, accelerating AI adoption across industries and addressing demographic challenges.
Japan's Cloud Giants Collaborate with NVIDIA to Revolutionize AI Infrastructure
Japan's leading cloud providers partner with NVIDIA to build AI infrastructure, enhancing industries like robotics, automotive, healthcare, and telecommunications with advanced computing and software solutions.
NVIDIA Introduces NIM Microservices for Generative AI in Japan and Taiwan
NVIDIA launches NIM microservices to support generative AI in Japan and Taiwan, enhancing regional language models and local AI applications.
Immutable (IMX) Expands to Japan: Partnership with QAQA and DM2C Studio to Drive Web3 Gaming
Immutable (IMX) partners with QAQA and DM2C Studio to introduce web3 gaming to the Japanese market, enhancing digital ownership and gaming experiences.
Japan Boosts AI Sovereignty with Cutting-Edge ABCI 3.0 Supercomputer
Japan's AIST integrates NVIDIA H200 GPUs into ABCI 3.0 to enhance AI sovereignty and research capabilities.
Ripple (XRP) Launches Fund to Boost Innovation on XRP Ledger in Japan and Korea
Ripple (XRP) introduces XRPL Japan and Korea Fund to support blockchain innovation and community growth.
Decima Fund Secures 4.5 Billion Yen to Bolster Web3 Ventures in Japan
Decima Fund, a specialized Web3 venture fund, announces the successful closure of approximately 4.5 billion Yen in capital to support the global expansion of Japanese Web3 ventures.
Japan Moves to Boost VC Investments in Web3 Companies Through Cryptocurrency Acquisition Bill
Japan's government plans to amend LPS laws to allow cryptocurrencies acquisition and holding, aiming to simplify investment processes and support Web3 businesses, boosting domestic startups.
Japan Advances LLC-Type DAOs: Easing Tokenized Membership Rights Regulations
Japan proposes amendments to ease regulations on tokenized membership rights for Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), aligning tokenized rights with traditional company memberships, marking a significant step towards fostering DAO operations.
Japan Accelerates Digital Yen Plans Amidst Global CBDC Race
Japan is advancing its plans for a digital yen, with the Bank of Japan set to pilot a CBDC program and the finance ministry preparing an expert panel to address legalities, signaling a significant shift in Japan's traditional cash-centric economy.
Japan Freezes Assets Linked to Hamas Funding
Japan has frozen the assets of nine individuals and a cryptocurrency firm accused of financing Hamas, following US sanctions. This move is part of a global effort to disrupt militant group financing channels, focusing on the challenges of virtual currencies in facilitating illicit financial flows.
Japan's FSA Unveils Financial Policy Focus for 2023:
Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) has announced its fiscal 2023 financial administrative policy, aiming to maintain economic stability and tackle social issues like climate change and digital transformation.