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Kioxia

2026-09-07 02:09:11

Kioxia and SanDisk plan more than $31 billion for NAND expansion in Japan

Kioxia and SanDisk said on Aug. 27 that they plan to invest more than $31 billion, or about JPY 5 trillion, in Japan through 2032 to expand advanced NAND production capacity and support supply stability, subject to government backing. According to a Kioxia news release, the spending will go to the Yokkaichi and Kitakami sites, where the two companies develop and manufacture flash memory wafers through their joint venture structure. The investment includes infrastructure buildout and broader use of AI-driven smart manufacturing to support stable mass production of advanced 3D flash memory and future-generation technologies. The plan follows an agreement reached in January this year to extend the Yokkaichi plant joint venture framework through December 2034. Kioxia and SanDisk also said they have invested more than $50 billion, or about JPY 9 trillion, in Japan over the past 25 years. They described that long-running partnership as a key force in the evolution of global NAND technology, with the new investment lifting their cumulative commitment in Japan by about 60% as AI-related demand for NAND rises.

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Japan

2026-09-07 00:15:39

Japan Chip Stocks Rally: Kioxia Jumps 7.3%, SoftBank Up 5.4%

Japanese chip-related stocks saw notable gains on the session, with Kioxia rising 7.3%, SoftBank Group adding 5.4%, and Lasertec climbing 8.2%, according to market data.

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AI

2026-09-06 01:22:42

Investors Shift to Chinese Stock Derivatives for AI Exposure

As AI investment opportunities in South Korea and Japan become crowded, investors are turning to Chinese stock derivatives for AI exposure, highlighting China's growing tech influence and regulatory risks.

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Japan

2026-09-04 15:29:48

Japan Plans AI Satellites to Speed Up Military Counterattack Decisions

Japan is planning to deploy AI-powered satellite systems to accelerate military counterattack decision-making, a move that could redefine military decision processes and raise critical questions about human oversight in warfare.

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Remixpoint

2026-09-04 13:39:57

Remixpoint exits ETH, SOL, XRP and DOGE, shifts treasury strategy to Bitcoin only

Japanese energy and technology company Remixpoint sold all of its ETH, SOL, XRP and DOGE holdings on Sept. 1, 2026, according to a post by Bitcoin News on X. The sales were worth about $5.6 million in total and generated roughly $757,000 in combined profit. After the disposal, Remixpoint now holds about 1,506 BTC and has moved its digital asset reserve strategy to a Bitcoin-only position. The company also reported about 14.92 BTC in income from Bitcoin lending. The proceeds from selling the altcoins may be used to expand its energy business, based on the information cited in the post. The update points to a clear shift in how the company is managing its crypto reserves, with Bitcoin now standing as its sole retained digital asset.

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Remixpoint

2026-09-04 13:40:53

Japanese Firm Remixpoint Sells All Altcoins, Shifts to Bitcoin-Only Treasury

Japanese energy and technology company Remixpoint sold all its holdings of ETH, SOL, XRP, and DOGE on September 1, 2026, generating about $5.6 million in proceeds and a combined profit of approximately $757,000. The company now holds roughly 1,506 BTC and has shifted its digital asset reserve strategy to bitcoin-only. Remixpoint also earned about 14.92 BTC through bitcoin lending, and the proceeds from altcoin sales may be used to expand its energy business.

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White House

2026-09-04 08:37:28

White House launches MAGA arcade site as promo video draws SEGA sound trademark backlash

The White House on Sept. 3 launched Arcade, a new section on arcade.gov featuring five retro-style browser games built around Trump administration themes including the border wall, deportation and the so-called Trump Account. The games themselves were only part of the reaction. Most of the criticism focused on a promotional video that swapped SEGA's startup logo for "MAGA" while keeping the familiar "SE-GA" audio cue that Japanese players immediately recognized. Japanese outlets including GameSpark and Automaton said the clip appeared to reuse SEGA's long-running sound trademark, first used in a 1983 Japanese commercial for the SG-1000. Automaton also reported that the music included Sonic the Hedgehog's Green Hill Zone, while the broader campaign referenced startup sequences associated with GameCube, PS2 and Xbox 360. Nikkei and AFP said it remains unclear whether the White House had authorization from SEGA, which had not issued a public response by press time. The controversy lands after earlier complaints from Japan over the use of Japanese game and anime IP in U.S. political messaging. Japan's Foreign Ministry had already asked the U.S. side twice this year to stop using works including Naruto, Pokemon and Mario in social posts, according to the report.

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Nikkei 225

2026-09-04 06:35:54

Japan and South Korea Stocks Close Higher: Nikkei 225 Up 1.26%, KOSPI Up 1.64%

Japan's Nikkei 225 rose 1.26% to close at 65,020.94, while South Korea's KOSPI gained 1.64% to 6,687.21, marking a collective rise in Asian stock markets.

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