Japan

Philippines’ digital economy hits 2.5% of GDP: ADB
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10 August, 2026

Philippines’ digital economy hits 2.5% of GDP: ADB

The Philippines trails Asia's digital economy leaders, said ADB, while WSFS reports growing digital wallet adoption and debit-first spending in...
Japan bolsters AI defenses in wake of cyberattacks
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23 July, 2026

Japan bolsters AI defenses in wake of cyberattacks

Japan moves to strengthen its AI cybersecurity by expanding J-AISI's role under its revised Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan amid growing...
South Korea expands state assets; Japan tightens ‘crypto’ rules
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22 July, 2026

South Korea expands state assets; Japan tightens ‘crypto’ rules

South Korea plans to include digital assets within a new state asset management framework, while Japan enacts stricter digital currency...
Japan advances digital asset financial reform bill
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16 June, 2026

Japan advances digital asset financial reform bill

Japan advances a bill reclassifying certain digital assets as financial instruments, moving crypto rules from the Payment Services Act to...
Japan’s top banks eye joint stablecoins launch in 2027
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16 June, 2026

Japan’s top banks eye joint stablecoins launch in 2027

Three of Japan's largest banks are set to issue stablecoins by 2027, while SBI Shinsei Bank launches a digital currency...
US taps Japan for $1B AI supremacy mission
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5 June, 2026

US taps Japan for $1B AI supremacy mission

Japan is joining forces with the U.S. for the Genesis Mission, a key initiative designed to boost Washington's scientific discovery...