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Drone crashes and severed fingers at a $13 billion Silicon Valley military startup

Shield AI has struggled to overcome years of technical hitches and safety concerns with its V-BAT drone.

Japan won't become another Silicon Valley. It doesn't need to

Global chip market projected to surge 89.9% to record $1.51 tril. in 2026

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- The global semiconductor market is expected to surge 89.9 percent in 2026 from a year earlier to a record $1.51 trillion, driven by h

Boston Consulting Group exec urges Japan to clarify purpose of investment

Reiko Akiike, co-chair of Boston Consulting Group Japan, says she has strong expectations for investment in areas including AI, semiconductors and quantum technology.

Wu-Tang Clan’s final tour stop highlights enduring Asian influences

Wu-Tang Clan built its mythology on martial arts films and Asian iconography — and Yokohama finally got to witness that legacy live on the group's farewell tour.

U.S. takes step to halt Nvidia AI chip shipments to Chinese firms outside China

Nvidia and AMD's chips may have been making their ⁠way to Chinese entities despite U.S. efforts to starve China of the semiconductors needed to develop critical AI capabilities.

After the AI binge, companies balk at soaring bills

Playing by a well-worn Silicon Valley playbook, AI companies charged rock-bottom prices to hook customers after ChatGPT burst onto the scene.

Tokyo Yushun Preview: The 93rd Running of the Iconic Race

The 2,400-meter Tokyo Yushun is the second leg of the Japanese Triple Crown, and it follows the Satsuki Sho, which was held in April at Nakayama Racecourse. The post Tokyo Yushun Preview: The 93rd Running of the Iconic Race first appeared on JAPAN Forward.

Samsung semiconductor workers' $400,000 bonus deal: 4 things to know

Victorious Naomi Osaka embraces role as tennis’ style icon at French Open

Osaka won her first-round match 6-3, 7-6 (7-3).

Japanese listed firms log record net profits in 2025

The figure for the year ended in March hit a record high for the fifth consecutive year, thanks to rosy earnings of semiconductor- and data center-related companies.

Takaichi considering new quota for growth investment

The plan would cover 17 growth areas, including artificial intelligence and semiconductors, to support long-term corporate investments.