TSMC
Taiwan Semiconductor Announces $65 Billion Japan Expansion for Advanced Chips
TSMC announced a $65 billion expansion in Japan with three fabrication plants producing 2nm chips, the largest overseas semiconductor investment in history.
Japan
Japan
Japan's Maglev Train Project Faces New Delay, Costs Balloon to $85 Billion
Japan's maglev train project between Tokyo and Nagoya faces a seven-year delay to 2037, with costs rising to $85 billion due to geological challenges and a water rights dispute.
Philippines
Philippines and Japan Sign Reciprocal Access Agreement for Defense Forces
The Philippines and Japan signed a Reciprocal Access Agreement for military deployments, with Japan committing $2 billion in defense assistance including patrol vessels and radar systems.
Japan
Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Jolts Central Japan, Tsunami Warning Issued
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake off Shizuoka triggered tsunami warnings across Japan's Pacific coast, halting Shinkansen service and renewing Nankai Trough megathrust concerns.
India
India-Japan Bullet Train Project Completes First 100-Kilometer Section
India's first bullet train project completed 100 kilometers of civil works between Surat and Bilimora, with trial runs planned for late 2026 on the Japanese-funded corridor.
Japan
Japan's Population Falls Below 122 Million for First Time
Japan's population fell below 122 million with a record annual decline of 830,000, as the share of residents aged 65 and older crossed 30% for the first time in any nation.