Japan news
Japan appears in 3 stories we have published between August 2026 and November 2026, mostly in our Policy and Business coverage. It is most often reported alongside Canada, France and Germany.
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Germany pledges €225bn to quadruple AI computing power by 2030
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has framed digital sovereignty as an existential priority for Europe, announcing plans to quadruple the country’s AI computing power by 2030. The commitment is backed by over €225 billion in pledges from companies including Amazon and Nvidia, part of a broader effort to reduce reliance on external AI providers and secure Germany’s position in the global tech supply chain.
3 November 2026
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Germany pledges €225bn to quadruple AI computing power by 2030
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announces a push for digital sovereignty, aiming to quadruple AI computing power by 2030 with over €225bn in corporate pledges.
G7 agrees to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel to stabilize energy markets
G7 nations coordinate the release of 100 million barrels of oil and diesel over four months to stabilize prices amid geopolitical tensions and US threats of export bans.
Goyal proposes India-Japan startup pitching series styled after Shark Tank
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal suggests a virtual pitching series to connect Indian and Japanese startups with investors and partners.