Japan

Japan and the UAE agreed to expand the scope of an existing partnership in technology, which will put the focus on investment in semiconductors and batteries.

European Union (EU) representatives reiterated plans to bolster digital cooperation with Japan, highlighting efforts in the development of key technologies including advanced connectivity and artificial intelligence (AI).

Japan revealed it will begin restricting exports of some chipmaking equipment to countries branded unfriendly on 23 July, following months of pressure from the US to tighten trade controls on China to prevent the military from accessing advanced technology, Nikkei…

The UK government fleshed out details of a new strategy aimed at boosting its semiconductor sector through an investment of £1 billion over the next decade, as well as agreeing an R&D collaboration with Japan.

Google outlined a major push to develop Japan’s digital infrastructure with the construction of its first data centre in the country, part of a wider $730 million investment plan to accelerate the use of its services and increase its presence…

Authorities in Japan reportedly hatched a plan to work with local open RAN advocates to deploy a sizeable trial network using the architecture in 2022, in an attempt to drive use of suppliers based in the country.

High-end Japanese kitchenware company Balmuda launched its debut smartphone, a compact 5G handset set to be sold for JPY104,800 ($915) in its home market with various branded elements. The device features a 4.