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The recent KANSAI Startup Night Vol. 4 event showcased the deep tech startups in Japan's Kansai region amidst the country's ambitious Startup Development Five-year Plan.

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BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

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Chinese automakers are vying for a piece of Thailand’s EV market, a move underpinned by the country's industrial advantages, climate conditions, and cultural backdrop.

Chinese automakers embrace Thailand in race for electric vehicle dominance

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Kajima, a Japanese construction and engineering leader, delivers large infrastructure projects, sustainable building designs, and architectural solutions.

Kajima

Where does real estate meet innovation? Study IoT building management, digital realty investments, and tech-enabled tenant services.

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Announcements

The Japanese construction and real estate firm has announced the launch of its regional headquarters and R&D innovation hub in Singapore.

Kajima Corporation launches regional headquarters and R&D innovation hub in Singapore

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This new technology from Japan's Proterial would reduce dependence on China for minerals.

New EV motor said to cut need for rare-earth neodymium magnets

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Tesla’s electric cars, battery storage systems, and solar energy solutions shape sustainable transportation and power grids.

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Toyota, a Japanese automaker, produces a wide range of vehicles, focusing on reliability, efficiency, and innovation in mobility.

Toyota

The Japanese automaker still lags behind Tesla in reimagining the automotive industry.

Toyota Revolutionizes Car Assembly with 'Gigacasting' in Shift Towards Electric Vehicles

Toyota Revolutionizes Car Assembly with &#8216;Gigacasting&#8217; in Shift Towards Electric Vehicles

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Akio Toyoda's personal backed project struggles with escalating costs.

Financial Woes Deepen for Toyota Smart City Project Supported by Former CEO

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

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The Japanese electronics giant aims to spend USD 70 million to raise domestic production.

Panasonic shifts some air conditioner production from China to Japan

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Artificial Intelligence

A recent poll shows the gap in awareness between countries over this AI-powered tool.

Use ChatGPT at work? Just 7% do in Japan, vs. half in the US: survey

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Kyushu University plans to start trials of offshore units by 2028.

Cluster-type wind turbines emerge as new energy source

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The insurer is ramping up investments even as earnings weaken and its shares trade at a discount to peers.

Ping An’s equity spree faces investor doubts as profits fall

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When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

With Haidilao and Xiabu Xiabu trading at depressed valuations, Banu’s listing faces questions over growth, governance, and consumer demand.

Banu’s Hong Kong IPO runs into weak investor appetite for hotpot chains

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

CEO William Li says the EV maker is emerging from a crisis deeper than in 2019, but now has the maturity to weather it.

After hard lessons, Nio’s latest quarter puts it on track to first profit

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