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. Company officials focus on digital transformation to create a cohesive shopping experience that integrates online and offline interactions. For GU...
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 Japanese firms that are exploring blockchain-related initiatives, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (Sept. 17). Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has prioritized Web3, but...
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 the United States, will be promoted in Japan by Intralink, a United Kingdom-based business development consultancy that specializes in bringing...
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 was led by New Enterprise Associates, Khosla Ventures and Lux Capital, with participation from Nvidia, Sakana AI said in a...
July 19, 2024
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 mobile culture, the nation finds itself grappling with a curious paradox: While at the forefront of technological innovation, its digital engagement metrics tell a different story. In a society where […]
February 22, 2024
As on-demand delivery aggregators look to automation to reduce labor costs, Uber sees the opportunity to roll out autonomous sidewalk robots in dense cities worldwide — but only for certain...
May 01, 2023
Real-time payment systems have become increasingly popular around the world due to the rise of digital payments and the need for faster and more efficient financial transactions. Some of the...
January 18, 2023
Crypto continues battling through a historic shock to its system, while industry lessons accumulate. In just the past two weeks alone, bitcoin (BTC) has risen 30% on the year hitting...
November 06, 2024
PayPay, a QR payments operator in Japan, is expanding its partnership with Alipay+ to widen its merchant coverage network across Japan. More than 3 million merchants will be able to join the global payment ecosystem via the tie-up, allowing tourists to pay securely using their own digital wallets, according to a Wednesday (Nov. 6) news […]
September 17, 2024
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 Japanese firms that are exploring...
September 12, 2024
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 the United States, will be...
September 04, 2024
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 was led by New Enterprise...
