Vietnam, Japan seek stronger cooperation in science, technology and digital transformation

Vietnam, Japan seek stronger cooperation in science, technology and digital transformation

HANOI: Vietnam and Japan will step up cooperation in science and technology, innovation and digital transformation, with a focus on developing high-quality human resources and implementing joint research projects. Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau made the proposal while meeting Matsumoto Yohei, Japan’s Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), at the Government…

IRIS Optronics Receives 2026 Japan Digital Signage Award for Full-Color ChLCD e-Paper Innovation

IRIS Optronics Receives 2026 Japan Digital Signage Award for Full-Color ChLCD e-Paper Innovation

TOKYO, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — IRIS Optronics, a pioneer in full-color Cholesteric Liquid Crystal Display (ChLCD) technology, today announced that it has been honored with the 2026 Digital Signage Award, presented by the Digital Signage Consortium (DSC) of Japan. IRIS Optronics received the 2026 Japan DSA. (Left_Yasuji Eguchi, DSC Managing Director; Right_ Chairman & CEO…

Tokyo Game Show 2026 | Metropolis Japan

Tokyo Game Show 2026 | Metropolis Japan

Tokyo Game Show 2026 returns to Makuhari Messe from September 17 to 21, bringing together game developers, publishers, hardware manufacturers and esports organizations for one of the world’s largest gaming events. Organized by the Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association (CESA), the annual convention serves as a major platform for industry announcements, playable demonstrations and emerging technologies…

Japan moves to reshape moral education for AI era

Japan moves to reshape moral education for AI era

Students with their computers at School. File. Photo by PAUL MILLER / EPA May 20 (Asia Today) — Japan plans to revise elementary and middle school moral education courses to address ethical decision-making and responsibility in the age of generative artificial intelligence, according to reports Wednesday. The proposed reforms would move beyond treating AI as…

Japan launches programme to cut data centre emissions as AI power demand surges | News | Eco-Business

Japan launches programme to cut data centre emissions as AI power demand surges | News | Eco-Business

Japan has launched a new government-backed programme to develop and test low-carbon technologies for data centres, as the country seeks to curb rising emissions from the rapid expansion of digital infrastructure and generative artificial intelligence (AI). The country’s environment ministry said on Monday it had opened applications for projects under a new initiative aimed at…

WiT Japan 2026 Sparks AI Tourism Revolution in Tokyo | News

WiT Japan 2026 Sparks AI Tourism Revolution in Tokyo | News

Tokyo, once again, is poised to be at the heart of innovations in AI-led tourism thanks to WiT Japan 2026. This event promises to bring to Tokyo the world’s brightest experts in travel technology, hospitality and artificial intelligence for focused discussions on WiT Japan 2026 AI travel technology trends. The high-profile event to be held…

Japan ruling party seeks AI penalties over deepfakes, piracy

Japan ruling party seeks AI penalties over deepfakes, piracy

An AI-generated illustration symbolizing strengthened regulation of generative artificial intelligence, including measures targeting deepfakes and copyright infringement. Generated of Asia Today April 23 (Asia Today) — Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party is urging the government to consider adding penalties to the country’s artificial intelligence law, as concerns grow over deepfakes and copyright infringement…

Over 70 per cent of Japan highschoolers use AI, mostly as study assistant: survey

Over 70 per cent of Japan highschoolers use AI, mostly as study assistant: survey

TOKYO: (Bernama-Kyodo) A total of 73.7 per cent of Japanese high school students are using conversational artificial intelligence (AI), with the most common purpose being to serve as a study assistant and collect information, a survey showed. According to the Gakken Research Institute for Learning and Education survey, 36.6 per cent of elementary school students…

40 Pct in Japan Use AI for Job Hunting Activities: Survey

40 Pct in Japan Use AI for Job Hunting Activities: Survey

Tokyo, Feb. 25 (Jiji Press)–Of job seekers in Japan, 41.8 pct have used generative artificial intelligence in their activities, according to a private-sector survey. The survey, carried out by Tokyo-based job advertisement company AiDEM Corp. between last December and January this year, targeted individuals who applied for regular, part-time or temporary positions through its website….

Forza in Japan and the Return of Fable: Everything Just Announced at the Xbox Developer Direct

Forza in Japan and the Return of Fable: Everything Just Announced at the Xbox Developer Direct

Xbox just delivered a massive win for the gaming community with an event full of unexpected launches and long-awaited news. Fans can finally mark their calendars as several major titles now have firm debut slots on the schedule. From instant digital drops to first looks at upcoming adventures, this showcase proved to be a defining…