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Qoo10 to 'renew focus' on Singapore e-commerce market
One of the earliest e-commerce market players in Singapore, Qoo10 is planning a new round of funding as it looks to refocus on the local market, which it says still offers significant growth potential.
Huawei and NTT DoCoMo trial 5G tech
NTT DoCoMo and Huawei have shown how 5G mmWave coverage and capacity can be improved using integrated access backhaul technology.
Akamai, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial announce blockchain-based payment network
The payment network is expected to be capable of processing more than 1 million transactions per second, thanks to blockchain.
NEC and NTT DoCoMo reach 5G deal
The deal with NTT DoCoMo will see NEC supply 5G base station control units, as well as providing software upgrades to existing 4G base stations to make them compatible with the new network.
Four telcos set up global cybersecurity group
Singtel, SoftBank, Etisalat, and Telefónica have banded to form the Global Telco Security Alliance, pledging to share data on cyber threats and tap each party's resources to support customers worldwide.
NEC signed to build Southeast Asia Japan 2 cable
The cable spanning 10,500km and 11 landing stations is expected to be completed by end of 2020 and provide 144Tbps.
Rakuten to release own cryptocurrency as it looks to enhance loyalty platform
Japanese e-commerce giant is looking to evolve its Super Points loyalty points platform and unleash its own blockchain-based cryptocurrency, called Rakuten Coin.
Confectionery in the cloud: Pocky-maker Ezaki Glico digitises HR with Workday
Japan-based manufacturer has sent its HR to the cloud as it eyes global expansion.
Japan punishes Coincheck after $530m cryptocurrency theft
Coincheck has been ordered by Japan's financial regulator to get its act together after hackers stole $530 million worth of digital money from its exchange.
Dimension Data Australia finishes 2017 with AU$16.5m loss
The local arm of the Japanese IT services giant received a AU$5.3 million tax benefit from the Australian government, bringing its FY17 loss down to AU$16.47 million.
SoftBank to IPO part of its mobile business: Report
The Japanese corporate giant is reportedly set to part with a third of its mobile business.
Rakuten touts online user base in bid for Japan's mobile market
Tokyo-based e-commerce operator plans to apply for 4G frequencies, which will be made available by the Japanese government in March 2018, and invest up to US$5.29 billion to build out the required infrastructure.
Japan to launch one-year startup visa program in 2018: Report
To make Japan a more accommodating environment for startup entrepreneurs, the government is reportedly set to launch a nationwide one-year visa program, extending its current six-month program that is only available in Tokyo and Fukuoka.
Samsung tests 5G on Japanese high-speed train
KDDI and Samsung have achieved speeds of 1.7Gbps during trials of 5G on a train travelling at 100km/h near Tokyo.
Korea tops APAC in government support for business R&D: OECD
Direct government funding and tax support for business research and development represented 0.35 of the nation's GDP.
10 awesome handheld computers from yesteryear
Mobile tech has advanced so fast in the last few years that it is easy to forget how long companies have been pushing the envelope in preparation of today's powerful gadgetry. Join us in a trip down memory lane as we look at early gadgets that changed the landscape forever.
Google Pay now supports Suica cards in Japan
From 24 May, Suica cards are now available to be used on Google Pay in Japan.
Fujitsu wins Hokkaido University supercomputer order
Theoretically capable of 4.0 petaflops of performance, the system will also have a cloud component, with operations expected to begin in December 2018.
NEC and NTT DoCoMo reach 5G deal
The deal with NTT DoCoMo will see NEC supply 5G base station control units, as well as providing software upgrades to existing 4G base stations to make them compatible with the new network.
Nissan to use recycled car batteries for off-grid street lighting
Electric vehicle batteries will become part of the country's smart cities.
Cryptocurrency crackdown in Japan after heist worth $530 million
Coincheck has been ordered by Japan's financial regulator to get its act together after hackers stole $530 million worth of digital money from its exchange.
From chips to telcos: SoftBank has a finger in these pies
SoftBank Group is a massive Japanese conglomerate that has fingers in many, many pies
NTT offers Japan tourists ad-supported mobile internet access
NTT Docomo is offering ad-supported internet access to international tourists visiting Japan.
Japan extending startup visas to lure tech talent
To make Japan a more accommodating environment for startup entrepreneurs, the government is reportedly set to launch a nationwide one-year visa program, extending its current six-month program that is only available in Tokyo and Fukuoka.
Panasonic sets sights on driverless vehicle market
The company said it will use its expertise in TVs and cameras for an autonomous driving system for low- and medium-speed ranges.
Antenna-sharing platform is dubbed 'Airbnb for satellites'
Airbus invests in satellite antenna-sharing startup Infostellar in $7.3m round.
Japan: Air traffic control plan for predicted drone delivery surge
Japan and the US are coming together to figure out a way to manage drone airspace.
Japan's new supercomputer will be the fastest in the world
The ABCI supercomputer will be used for artificial intelligence and machine learning research.
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