Nikkei Asia

TOKYO -- Japanese autonomous-driving startup Tier IV looks to develop artificial intelligence semiconductor designs it would release for free, a move that could help automakers rely less on foreign sources for a key technology.

NEW YORK -- Several U.S. asset management firms are seeking regulatory approval to launch leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to Japanese memory chip maker Kioxia Holdings.

TOKYO -- With artificial intelligence capabilities continuing to advance, the Japanese government is preparing to issue comprehensive measures aimed at promoting the rapidly developing technology while also guarding against misuse.

TOKYO -- Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to the southern Kuril Islands on Thursday capitalized on an unstable moment in relations with Japan, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has shifted her diplomatic focus toward meeting the country's energy needs.

TOKYO -- The Japanese government will raise income requirements for foreign nationals seeking highly skilled professional residence status as it tightens the overall criteria to place greater emphasis on individuals' talent.

TOKYO -- Japan's major IT systems companies are planning a transition from using people for development to a process led by artificial intelligence, a move that will boost efficiency but reduce the need for human talent.

TOKYO -- Japan's Mori Building is taking on a redevelopment project in the U.S. for the first time, joining a New York City project valued at over 100 billion yen ($628 million) as the company seeks growth there to offset headwinds in Asia.

GUANGZHOU -- Tencent Holdings will acquire shares of Chinese artificial intelligence developer Manus from Facebook parent Meta to become its largest shareholder, Nikkei learned Thursday, a move that follows Beijing's efforts to keep the company under domestic control.