Japan govt adopts 1st basic plan on AI
WorldTOKYO -- The Japanese government at a cabinet meeting on Tuesday adopted its first basic plan on the development and utilization of artificial intelligence.
Japan news media assn calls for protecting content from AI
WorldTOKYO -- The Japan Newspaper Publishers and Editors Association on Tuesday urged the government to consider appropriate protection of content, saying that news articles have been used by generative artificial intelligence without permission.
Japan to cap foreign workers at 1.23 million through FY 2028
WorldTOKYO -- Japanese government bodies including the Immigration Services Agency on Tuesday proposed capping the combined number of foreign workers with specified skilled worker status and under a planned new skill development and employment program at 1,231,900 through the end of fiscal 2028.
Japan issues sternest intervention warning, says yen deviating from fundamentals
WorldTOKYO - Japan has a free hand in dealing with excessive moves in the yen, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Tuesday, issuing the strongest warning to date on Tokyo's readiness to intervene in the currency market to arrest sharp declines in the currency.
ISL targets 2026 relaunch after COVID-19, war disruptions
WorldThe International Swimming League (ISL) plans to relaunch as soon as 2026 after a three-year hiatus, betting that a reshaped commercial model, stable backing and momentum from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics can sustain a global, team-based competition in one of the Games' marquee sports.
German tax revenues down 1.3% in November, finance ministry says
WorldGermany's federal and state government tax revenues fell 1.3% in November from the same month a year ago, the finance ministry said on Tuesday.
How a 26‑year‑old turned wellness into her biggest investment
WorldFrom supplements to meditation retreats, investing in wellbeing has become a non-negotiable for young people.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $1.6 billion, among largest in US history
WorldThe U.S. Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1.6 billion ahead of Monday night's drawing, cementing its place among the largest lottery prizes in American history.
Thailand's car production rises 11% on year in November
WorldCar production in Thailand in November rose 11.06% from a year earlier to reach 130,222 units, the Federation of Thai Industries said on Monday.
Japan eyes 1-t.-yen aid for domestic AI development
WorldTOKYO -- The Japanese government plans to provide around one trillion yen in aid for domestic artificial intelligence development over five years, it was learned Sunday.
