
New Japan chip export controls are bad news for China
Japan has entered the US-China semiconductor fray with tough restrictions on exports that could hinder China’s ability to manufacture chips below 20nm. Read more…
Japan has entered the US-China semiconductor fray with tough restrictions on exports that could hinder China’s ability to manufacture chips below 20nm. Read more…
Nokia announced that it has provided NTT DoCoMo with an upgraded IP core and transport network slicing capabilities for its 5G services in Japan. Read more…
Rakuten Mobile has received an ‘Administrative Guidance’ from the MIC over ‘massive disruptions’ of its voice and data services in September this year. Read more…
Japan’s upstart MNO Rakuten Mobile says it hopes to introduce services over the so-called ‘platinum band’ (900 MHz) from March 2024 – at minimal cost. Read more…
A tumbling yen has put new iPhones out of reach for some Japanese shoppers and sparked a growing secondhand trade in a major market for Apple. Read more…
Japanese researchers can mount “backpacks” of solar cells and electronics on cockroaches and control their motion remotely. Here’s why they want to do that. Read more…
Rakuten Mobile is dropping its free plan for users whose monthly data usage stays below 1GB, prompting an exodus of subs to its rivals. Read more…
SoftBank completes SRv6 deployment in its 5G network and uses the SRv6 Flex-Algo feature to implement dynamic network slicing. Read more…
Japan’s MNOs are not happy with a proposal to embrace an auction system for allocating radio frequency spectrum Read more…
Renesas, Murata, Sony and other precision parts makers halt some operations in Japan after a 7.4 quake jolts the country’s northeast. Read more…
The cyberattack on Toyota supplier Kojima Industries shows how more vulnerable small firms can pose a big threat to major corporations. Read more…
Japan will consider tighter curbs on companies in security-sensitive sectors that procure overseas software to counter cyberattacks. Read more…
Japan’s Balmuda, best known for high-end toasters, has cratered its stock price after halting sales of its poorly-received smartphone. Read more…
“Uma Musume Pretty Derby” game has found a niche by bridging horse racing and women pop stars known as “idols” and gacha money. Read more…
Toshiba Corp outlined plans on Friday to split into three independent companies, seeking to appease activist shareholders. Read more…
Japan’s banking regulator takes role in overseeing computer systems at Mizuho Financial’s retail banking arm after glitches exposed failings. Read more…
SoftBank Group Corp Chief Executive Masayoshi Son on Wednesday said so-called smart robots can revitalise Japan’s economy and competitiveness Read more…
Toshiba: Japan’s trade minister he was not planning to order up a probe into allegations made by an independent investigation. Read more…
PayPay emerges as key driver of government-supported consumer shift away from cash as Japan grapples with labour shortages, social distancing Read more…
Two South Korean technology companies are borrowing from mobile gaming to shake up – and dominate – Japan’s storied manga industry. Read more…
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