Trump and Takaichi Reset U.S.–Japan Alliance
TOKYO – President Donald J. Trump’s visit to Tokyo on October 28 crystallized a reset in U.S.–Japan relations: celebratory optics with Japan’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, and concrete agreements on critical minerals and next-gen nuclear cooperation— even as lingering … Continue reading Trump and Takaichi Reset U.S.–Japan Alliance
ANA Launches Generative AI Platform “neoAI Chat”
TOKYO – All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline and a five-star carrier recognized by Skytrax, has announced the rollout of its generative AI platform “neoAI Chat” across all operational divisions. Developed in collaboration with neoAI Corporation, the platform will … Continue reading ANA Launches Generative AI Platform “neoAI Chat”
U.S.–Japan Trade Deal Reshapes Global Auto Market
WASHINGTON/TOKYO – In a landmark announcement on July 23, U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that the United States and Japan have concluded what he described as “the largest trade deal in history.” The agreement marks a major shift in bilateral … Continue reading U.S.–Japan Trade Deal Reshapes Global Auto Market
Future of Asia in the Balance: Conflict or Cooperation?
TOKYO – The 30th Future of Asia Conference, organized by Nikkei Inc. in Tokyo from May 29 to 30, brought together leaders from across Asia and beyond in a tense climate of global uncertainty. Against the backdrop of economic instability, … Continue reading Future of Asia in the Balance: Conflict or Cooperation?
Japan: Preferred Networks Takes on Nvidia
TOKYO – Preferred Networks, a burgeoning Japanese tech company, is setting its sights on the global AI and semiconductor markets, taking on established giants like Nvidia. Co-founded by Toru Nishikawa and Daisuke Okanohara, the company is rapidly gaining recognition for … Continue reading Japan: Preferred Networks Takes on Nvidia