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Japan AI latecomer starts counterattack with Nvidia, SoftBank, Microsoft big tech alliance

Japanese companies are expanding cooperation with global big tech to strengthen artificial intelligence competitiveness. Station Ai is running an AI Boost Program with SoftBank and Nvidia to support five startups, offering free access to high-performance GPUs and engineering help. Microsoft plans to invest 1.6 trillion yen in Japan from 2026 to 2029. SoftBank, NEC, Honda and Sony Group will set up a joint venture to develop foundation models, while the government plans 1 trillion yen in support.

People & Appointments

Park In-gyu chairs 14th national strategic technology committee meeting

South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT held the 14th National Strategic Technology Special Committee meeting on Tuesday, chaired by Park In-gyu (박인규). The committee reviewed and deliberated proposals on upgrading the national strategic technology framework and advancing the NEXT project. The government has continued efforts to build foundations to foster strategic technologies. Details will be disclosed after deliberation at a National Science and Technology Advisory Council meeting later this month.

Industry

Japan to inject about 6 trillion won into Rapidus in bid to revive chip industry

Japan will provide Rapidus with an additional 631.5 billion yen in commissioned research and development funding for fiscal 2026, aimed at advancing the company’s plan to begin mass production in the second half of fiscal 2027. Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa unveiled the plan at Rapidus’ plant in Chitose, Hokkaido. The new funds will be used for prototype performance evaluation and yield improvements. Cumulative government support will rise to 2.35 trillion yen, with separate capital injections also planned.