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28 Maggio 2026

Fujitsu, Others Eye Investment in SoftBank-Led AI Firm

Tokyo, May 28 (Jiji Press)–Some Japanese companies, including Fujitsu Ltd. and Asahi Kasei Corp., are considering investing in a new firm established by SoftBank Corp. and others to develop Japanese-made artificial intelligence, it was learned Thursday. The companies are considering a plan
28 Maggio 2026

FOCUS: Japan, Philippines to Forge Quasi-Alliance against China

Tokyo, May 28 (Jiji Press)–The leaders of Japan and the Philippines agreed at their summit in Tokyo on Thursday to upgrade their countries’ relations to a “quasi-alliance,” aiming to counter China’s increasing military activities, a common concern for both countries. During their
28 Maggio 2026

Japan, Philippines to Begin Military Intelligence Pact Talks

Tokyo, May 28 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and visiting Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. agreed Thursday that the two countries will kick off negotiations to conclude a general security of military information agreement, or GSOMIA, with the aim of strengthening
28 Maggio 2026

Japan National Volleyball Player Arrested over Cannabis Possession

Tokyo, May 28 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo police arrested Shunichiro Sato, a member of Japan’s national volleyball team for men, on Thursday on suspicion of cannabis possession in violation of the narcotics control law, investigative sources said. The Metropolitan Police Department alleges that Sato,
28 Maggio 2026

June Bills to Rise at 9 of 10 Major Japan Power Firms

Tokyo, May 28 (Jiji Press)–Electricity bills are expected to rise at nine of Japan’s 10 major power utilities in June, driven by rising crude oil prices amid the tense situation in the Middle East. Monthly bills for an average household will rise
28 Maggio 2026

Lawson Opens Small Supermarket in Tokyo

Tokyo, May 28 (Jiji Press)–Lawson Inc. opened a small supermarket offering fresh produce and other goods at reasonable prices in Kodaira, Tokyo, on Thursday, the first such outlet run by the major Japanese convenience store chain. The supermarket, named “L Minimart,” aims
28 Maggio 2026

Japan Govt Urges Transport Firms to Guard against AI Misuse

Tokyo, May 28 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s transport ministry called on railway firms and other infrastructure operators Thursday to take measures against the misuse of high-performance artificial intelligence models, including Claude Mythos of U.S. startup Anthropic. The instructions were made at a meeting with
28 Maggio 2026

Japan Govt Urges Transport Firms to Guard against AI Misuse

Tokyo, May 28 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s transport ministry called on railway firms and other infrastructure operators Thursday to take measures against the misuse of high-performance artificial intelligence models, including Claude Mythos of U.S. startup Anthropic. The instructions were made at a meeting with
28 Maggio 2026

Philippine Pres. Marcos Vows to Maintain Maritime Order

Tokyo, May 28 (Jiji Press)–Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in a speech to the Diet, Japan’s parliament, on Thursday vowed to take the initiative in maintaining a rules-based maritime order. “All states, regardless of size or power, are equal, have a voice
28 Maggio 2026

Philippine Pres. Marcos Vows to Maintain Maritime Order

Tokyo, May 28 (Jiji Press)–Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in a speech to the Diet, Japan’s parliament, on Thursday vowed to take the initiative in maintaining a rules-based maritime order. “All states, regardless of size or power, are equal, have a voice
28 Maggio 2026

G7 Seen Skipping Joint Communique at June Summit

Tokyo, May 28 (Jiji Press)–The Group of Seven major countries are expected to forgo issuing a joint communique at their summit in France in June, hoping to avoid exposing disagreements between the United States and European members regarding international affairs, it was
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