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June 23, 2026

Japan Drops a JPY370 Trillion Mega-Strategy to Reshape Its Industrial Future by 2040

Tokyo unveils a massive JPY370 trillion public-private investment blueprint targeting 17 strategic sectors, from AI and semiconductors to aerospace and energy, aiming to revive its chip dominance by fiscal 2040.

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June 21, 2026

Go Inc. Raises ¥88.6 Billion in Japan’s Biggest IPO of 2026, Targets Robotaxi Rollout

Go Inc., Japan's leading taxi-hailing app, raised ¥88.6 billion in the country's largest IPO of 2026, surging 21% on its Tokyo debut. The company plans to deploy the capital to tackle a severe driver shortage and accelerate robotaxi development, including a partnership with Waymo in Tokyo.

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