Japan

Japanese Fashion Brand GU’s Seamless Shopping Experience Now Open in US
Japanese Fashion Brand GU’s Seamless Shopping Experience Now Open in US
October 29, 2024  |  Retail

GU, a Japanese fashion brand and sister company to Uniqlo, launched its first U.S. flagship store in New York and its eCommerce platform last month....

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Japan Considers Loosening Crypto Rules as Companies Launch Blockchain Initiatives
Japan Considers Loosening Crypto Rules as Companies Launch Blockchain Initiatives
September 17, 2024  |  Blockchain

Japan is reportedly considering whether to loosen its rules for the crypto industry. This consideration is being driven in part by a growing number of...

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Sheeva.AI and Intralink Partner to Promote in-Vehicle Payments in Japan
Sheeva.AI and Intralink Partner to Promote in-Vehicle Payments in Japan
September 12, 2024  |  Partnerships

Sheeva.AI and Intralink teamed up to promote Sheeva.AI’s in-vehicle payments and location-based services solutions in Japan. The solutions, which are already offered in India and...

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Nvidia-Backed Sakana AI to Build ‘World-Class AI Lab’ in Japan
Nvidia-Backed Sakana AI to Build ‘World-Class AI Lab’ in Japan
September 04, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Tokyo-based artificial intelligence firm Sakana AI raised over $100 million in a Series A funding round and formed a collaboration with Nvidia. The funding round...

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Japan’s Boomers and Seniors Don’t Like Digital. Why That’s a Problem.
Japan’s Boomers and Seniors Don’t Like Digital. Why That’s a Problem.
July 19, 2024  |  Connected Economy

In the Land of the Rising Sun, where tradition meets technology, Japan is navigating a digital crossroads. Despite pioneering 3G technology and boasting a vibrant...

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Japan Ditched Floppy Disks, but Can Businesses Ditch Paper Checks?
Japan Ditched Floppy Disks, but Can Businesses Ditch Paper Checks?
July 08, 2024  |  B2B Payments

Technological innovation moves fast, but sometimes businesses can move slowly. Or even not at all. Take for example the news from Reuters that the Japanese...

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Ripple Aims to Fund XRP Ledger Projects in Japan and Korea
Ripple Aims to Fund XRP Ledger Projects in Japan and Korea
June 11, 2024  |  Blockchain

Ripple wants to support innovation of the XRP Ledger in Japan and South Korea. The enterprise blockchain and cryptocurrency solutions company announced in a Tuesday...

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AI Regulations Take Shape Worldwide
AI Regulations Take Shape Worldwide
May 22, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

New artificial intelligence (AI) regulations are rolling out around the world. Colorado has become the first U.S. state to regulate AI, aiming to prevent consumer...

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MUFG Bank and Crédit Agricole Complete First ISO 20022-Aligned Payment on CHIPS
MUFG Bank and Crédit Agricole Complete First ISO 20022-Aligned Payment on CHIPS
April 17, 2024  |  Payment Methods

The first payment in the ISO 20022 message format on the CHIPS network was completed by Japanese financial institution MUFG Bank and European financial institution Crédit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank, The...

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