Enterprise

Japan to Invest 200 Billion Yen in Rapidus for Next-Gen Semiconductor Production

The Japanese government will invest 200B yen in Rapidus by 2025, boosting semiconductor production and attracting private funding.
Global Economy

Nvidia Posts Record Revenue with 94% Growth Amid Generative AI Demand

Nvidia's Q3 2024 revenue soared 94% to $35.1B, driven by generative AI demand. Net profit also more than doubled to $19.39B.
Politics

Series of Random Killings in China: Exploring the “Santei Sansho” Phenomenon

China faces a surge in random killings, with "Santei Sansho" emerging as a possible cause. Discover the factors behind these tragedies.
encounter

Gender Disparities Persist in Engineering: A Student’s Open Campus Experience

Despite increasing university enrollment, gender disparities in fields like engineering remain, as a student reflects on her discomfort at an open campus.
talent

Nagiko Tono Shares Heartbreaking Incident at Pet Shop on Instagram

Actress Nagiko Tono reveals a sad experience at a pet shop, overhearing an elderly couple refer to a cat as being "past its expiration date."
youtuber.

Takashi Tachibana’s YouTube Videos Garner 15 Million Views in Hyogo Election

Takashi Tachibana's media criticism and YouTube campaign garnered 15 million views during the Hyogo gubernatorial election, surpassing other candidates.
policy

Murakami, Japan’s Internal Affairs Minister, Plans Action Against Fake News

Minister Murakami expresses intent to address false information on social media, citing its impact during the US presidential election.
smartphone

Takahiko Fujii Warns About the Filtered Information Flow on Social Media

Newscaster Takahiko Fujii warns that SNS platforms often show content based on user preferences, creating a self-reinforcing information loop.
Enterprise

Big Motor Fraud Scandal: 80,000 Cases and Billions in Compensation Predicted

BALM reveals up to 80,000 fraud cases at Big Motor, with billions in compensation and refunds expected for customers and insurers.
crime

Man Arrested for Alleged 20-Year Shoplifting Spree Worth 400 Million Yen

Tokyo police arrested a man suspected of shoplifting electronics worth 400 million yen over 20 years, including expired cases.
foreigner

Chinese Blogger Shares Why Living in Japan is Challenging, Sparks Debate

A popular Chinese blogger outlines reasons Japan is hard to live in, citing culture and lifestyle, sparking heated discussions online.
policy

Ishiba Shigeru Emphasizes Japan-US Cooperation to Trump in Brazil

Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru discussed the importance of Japan-US cooperation with the incoming Trump administration during his visit to Brazil.