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DeepSeek’s leaner AI model hits Samsung, SK hynix shares
Memory chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK hynix each dropped more than 4% before trimming losses.
Minh Le · · 1 min read
FinTechSpace teams up with Japan VCs to expand Taiwan startups
The five startups presented products in digital asset security, AI anti-money laundering, digital identity authentication, and smart wealth management.
Naomi Li Gan · · 1 min read
Japan to invest $21b in GlobalFoundries chip plants in US
The project is part of Japan’s US$550 billion investment agreement with the US.
Diya Lal · · 1 min read
Rakuten Symphony adds agentic AI to telecom site software
The update also adds AI dashboards and preview features for autonomous orchestration and Model Context Protocol server integration.
Naomi Li Gan · · 1 min read20 largest exits in Japan
Here’s our regularly updated list of the country’s biggest startup exits.
Aya Lin · · 1 min readMapping the AI startups making waves in Japan
Mapping Japan’s AI sector: Key players, top investors, and funding insights in one report.
Aya Lin · · 1 min readFrom backend to bedtime
Supabase, Terra Charge, Lumio, and more raised funds this week.
Lilian Tang · · 5 min readSBI, Mesh, Money Forward plan Japan crypto payments joint venture
The venture to support digital asset purchases, transfers, and payments through application programming interface integrations.
Minh Le · · 1 min readMeet the 50 top-funded startups and tech companies in Japan
Here are the companies in Japan that are attracting tons of investors and have the resources to spend on software, talent, and expansion.
Aya Lin · · 1 min read50 rising startups in Japan
Which are the startups that are on the path to becoming the next big thing?
Aya Lin · · 1 min read