EDX Markets has secured $76 million in Series C funding led by SBI Holdings. As an institutional-only crypto venue with its own clearinghouse, the platform aims to use the capital to scale its infrastructure and expand its market reach.
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Typhoon Bavi caused major disruptions in Japan and Taiwan, with nearly 1,200 flights cancelled and thousands evacuated due to heavy winds and rain.
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Suzuki's Next Bharat Ventures launches a ₹2,000 crore impact fund to support Indian startups in agriculture, financial inclusion, and rural AI, signaling deep commitment to the Indian market.
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The Japanese yen has hit a 40-year low against the USD due to the widening US-Japan interest rate gap. Japan's Ministry of Finance indicates readiness for intervention, sparking concern over global carry trades and Asian financial stability.
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A magnitude 6.9 earthquake hit off the coast of Iwate, Japan, disrupting Shinkansen services; authorities confirmed no tsunami threat.
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The India-Japan summit moves to Northeast India in July, focusing on semiconductor cooperation and supply chain diversification to boost the 'Make in India' initiative.
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Japan has successfully accessed deep-sea rare earth deposits in the Pacific, aiming for strategic autonomy from Chinese supply chains, while facing complex international regulatory and ecological standards.
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Japan has discovered a massive rare earth deposit 6,000 meters under the Pacific Ocean, offering a strategic pathway toward reducing supply chain dependence on China.
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Japan is moving physical AI from academic labs to real-world industrial deployment to address severe labor shortages. Unlike the Western focus on displacement fears, Japan’s model emphasizes human-AI synergy and the critical need for data standardization to scale automation effectively.
Jason··2 min read
In response to severe labor shortages, Japan is actively deploying experimental physical AI robots into real-world logistics, manufacturing, and agricultural environments. These robots, equipped with sensing and adaptive learning capabilities, aim to fill critical human labor gaps in Japan's aging society.
Jason··2 min read
Faced with an aging population and severe labor shortages, Japan has successfully transitioned Physical AI robots from the lab to real-world deployment. These robots are filling roles that no one wants to do, serving as an automation blueprint for other nations facing demographic crises.
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Japan has granted the world's first commercial approvals for medical products based on reprogrammed human cells (iPS cells), bringing a Nobel-winning discovery to the mass market. This regulatory milestone paves the way for advanced regenerative therapies for degenerative diseases. The decision highlights Japan's leadership in the field and is expected to accelerate global cell therapy adoption.
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