Nissan and Honda Merger Talks Send Auto Industry Stocks Soaring
Nissan's stock surged 23.7% following reports of potential merger talks with Honda that could create one of the world's largest automakers. The historic deal would help both companies share costs for electric vehicle development while competing against Tesla and BYD.
Waymo's Global Expansion: Robotaxis Set to Hit Tokyo Streets in 2025
Waymo announces its first international robotaxi program in Tokyo, partnering with local operators GO and Nihon Kotsu. The initiative will begin with mapping key districts using Jaguar I-Pace vehicles, marking a significant step in the company's global autonomous driving ambitions.
Tokyo University Under Fire for Using Tiananmen Square Reference to Block Chinese Applicants
Tokyo University faces controversy after embedding a banned Chinese keyword referencing Tiananmen Square in its graduate admissions website code, effectively blocking access from mainland China. The incident has reignited concerns about discrimination against Chinese nationals in Japanese academia.
Panasonic Resurrects Founder's Wisdom Through AI Management Assistant
Panasonic develops groundbreaking AI system that recreates the personality and management philosophy of founder Kōnosuke Matsushita using extensive historical records. The initiative aims to preserve leadership principles and guide modern business decisions through AI-powered analysis of the founder's approach.
Japan's Quantum Leap: Building the World's First Zeta-Class Supercomputer
Japan plans to construct 'Fugaku Next', a supercomputer 1,000 times more powerful than current systems, starting in 2025. This ambitious project aims to revolutionize AI research but faces significant energy and cost challenges.