Japan’s Mizuho Bank, JCB carry out pilot programme for a blockchain-based ID
Fujitsu has been using blockchain in its digital identity management tools since...
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Japan’s NEC to take over Avaloq for $2.2 billion
NEC, Japan’s IT major will take over Avaloq, a Warburg Pincus-backed software...
AirAsia plans to discontinue operations in Japan
AirAsia is seeking to raise funds worth RM2.5 billion by the year...
Nippon Telegraph and Telephone to privatise Docomo for $40 bn
The government’s decision to cut down prices is also a measure against...
Japan aims to launch robo ships by 2025
The robo ships project is backed by Nippon Foundation, a non-profit organisation...
Nvidia to acquire SoftBank’s chip designer subsidiary for $40 billion
Nvidia will also provide stakes between 6.7 percent and 8.1 percent to...
Toyota partners with Amazon for Cloud-based platform
The platform will help Toyota manage and monetise data from cars around...
Seven & i takes over Marathon Petroleum’s Speedway gas stations for $21 bn
The acquisition will help Seven & i to increase its store count...
Sumitomo Mitsui to invest $25 mn in Affirmative Investment Management
It will invest $20 million in the asset manager and the remaining $5...
Japan to invest $14.4 bn in African LNG sector
A banking syndicate led by Japan Bank for International Cooperation and three...