GE Joins Forces for a Game-Changing Japan Power Grid Bid
In the latest turn of events, General Electric’s subsidiary plans to join hands with international investors on a project to build one of the largest power grids in Japan. As the global energy landscape is facing a 75% increased power demand, Japan is facing its own set of challenges. For
Japan’s Companies Worry About Trump’s Policies’ Impact
According to the Reuters survey, 9 out of 10 companies in Japan feel threatened by US President Donald Trump’s policies. Moreover, 73% of the Reuters survey respondents claimed that Trump’s second term in the white house would harm their business environment. Further, 86% of respondents believe Trump’s policy measures will
Samsung Leads Global TV Market, LG’s Right Behind
According to the market research firm Omdia, Samsung and LG have once again reaffirmed their hold on the global TV market, achieving significant milestones and setting new records. Samsung retained its position as the global leader in TV sales for the 19th consecutive year, while LG continued to dominate the
India, Singapore and France to Share High-Speed Subsea Cable
The SEA-ME-WE 6 (South East Asia-Middle East-Western Europe 6) submarine optical fiber cable, which will stretch 21,700 km and connect India to Singapore and France (Marseille), has moved forward in its implementation as Bharti Airtel has announced that they have landed the subsea cable in Chennai, which will boost connectivity
‘China Plus One’ Drives Japanese Firms Towards India
After the COVID-19 pandemic, Japanese companies are moving forward to adopt the ‘China Plus One’ plan and diversifying their manufacturing and supply chains to reduce dependence on China. For this, they plan to establish production facilities in alternative nations, with India being a major country. Deloitte Japan CEO (Chief Executive
BOJ Gets New Policy Board Member in Junko Koeda
Japan’s lower house of parliament, on Friday, approved the government’s nominee for the Central Bank’s policy board. The government of Japan backed Junko Koeda for being the latest member of the policy board of BOJ. Koeda is an academic known popularly as a fiscal and monetary hawk. Koeda is a
Starlink Internet Service Now Available in Bhutan
Elon Musk-led SpaceX has expanded its Starlink satellite internet services to Bhutan. The corporation updated its product availability map on February 11, 2025, and confirmed Bhutan is now among the nations with access to Starlink. Bhutan Information Communication and Media Authority (BICMA) approved Starlink to provide wireless internet service. The
DeepSeek: The Chinese AI Model Bringing Revolution
ChatGPT has been regarded as one of the best chatbots to date, but the DeepSeek founder has greatly impacted the global landscape with the launch of an AI model with DeepSeek. Liang Wenfeng founded the company in 2023, and it is becoming popular now. The company launched new models of
Foxconn Aims for Cooperation with Nissan, Not Control
In the latest turn of events, Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics maker and Apple’s main iPhone maker, is planning to partner with Nissan to diversify its business in the electric vehicle sector. Nissan, one of the biggest car manufacturers in the world, is currently struggling to maintain its hold
Japan’s Current Account Booms While Trump Tensions Loom
Japan’s current account surplus reached an all-time high in 2024, driven largely by the yen’s depreciation, which boosted returns on overseas investments. This surge comes amid growing concerns over the impact of US President Donald Trump’s economic policies. According to data from the Finance Ministry released on Monday, the surplus
