Japan
Man falls from apartment building, hitting and killing female pedestrian in Nagoya
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SoftBank-Led Consortium 'Noetra' to Build Large Data Center with Nvidia's Next-Gen GPU
A consortium led by SoftBank, 'Noetra', is planning to build a large data center in Japan, utilizing Nvidia's next-generation GPU. This move aims to support the development of domestic AI infrastructure.
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This story matters as it highlights Japan's efforts to develop its domestic AI infrastructure, with a focus on utilizing cutting-edge technology from international companies.
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Nvidia CEO Meets with Japanese Business Leaders, Announces Partnership
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang met with Japanese business leaders at a Tokyo bar, discussing a potential partnership between the company and Japanese firms. The meeting is seen as a significant development in the Japanese AI industry.
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Finance
Alcoa to build gallium plant at Wagerup refinery
Alcoa will manage the construction and operation of the gallium production plant, employing its expertise in alumina refining and mineral processing. The facility will occupy approximately three hectares of cleared land in the south-eastern part of the Wagerup refinery site.
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Crypto
JCB Signs Circle MOU to Explore USDC Payments in Japan
The agreement will initially explore using USDC for JCB's internal cross-border fund transfers and evaluating stablecoin payments at merchants in Japan for international visitors.
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Crypto
Thai scammer's $122M wallet, Japan embraces crypto credit: Asia Express
This 'Asia Express' report highlights a significant global crackdown on crypto-enabled romance scams by Interpol, revealing a massive money laundering operation. Concurrently, Japan is making strides in integrating cryptocurrencies into its financial system through Bitcoin-backed loans, stablecoin lending, and payment trials, signaling a progressive regulatory environment. Hyundai Mot…
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