A Fruit So Sweet, Yet Grown Indoors: Will the Japanese Cultivar Become This Tesla of Strawberries?#GoodNews #GNN #agriculture https://t.co/B7lEF977C4
— Good News Network (@goodnewsnetwork) December 3, 2022
A Tokyo company aimed for the moon with its own private lander Sunday, blasting off atop a SpaceX rocket with the United Arab Emirates’ first lunar rover and a toylike robot from Japan that’s designed to roll around on the moon’s surface. https://t.co/SMyrspNZuA
— The Diplomat (@Diplomat_APAC) December 13, 2022
Daniel White & Hirofumi Katsuno explore the field of tactile robotics in Japan, look at new forms of human-robot care, and how boundaries between technology and sensation are constantly being blurred. Read this fascinating piece here:https://t.co/HnW8yDKq3q
— Society for Cultural Anthropology (@culanth) December 17, 2022
⏪ 2022 look-back: Created by Japanese startup AERWINS, this hoverbike is capable of flying for 40 minutes and can reach speeds of up to 62 mph pic.twitter.com/NLU0HqGu2D
— Reuters (@Reuters) December 9, 2022
Marvel at these super out of sync Boston Dynamic robots cheering at a baseball game in Japan pic.twitter.com/yHyvlHwaZP
— Mashable (@mashable) December 20, 2022
https://twitter.com/VINCIConcess/status/1605523873549598720
Japan designated semiconductors, batteries and nine other items as strategically critical material on Tuesday, in a bid to reduce the exposure of those supply chains to China.https://t.co/gdovuaYDez
— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) December 22, 2022
SONY | TSMC SUPPLY CHAIN
Sony Group is considering building a plant for smartphone image sensors in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture, sourcing chips from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s nearby planned fabrication facility.https://t.co/i1wOk9gyGD
— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) December 15, 2022
SEMICONDUCTORS | JAPAN's AMBITION
IBM will help Japanese chipmaker Rapidus develop cutting-edge 2-nanometer chips, but Japan still has a long way to go to bring such next-generation chips to market.https://t.co/BmRrZ0M8iN
— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) December 13, 2022
Japan will shorten the examination period for an artificial-intelligence-powered diagnostic imaging software and other med-tech to be approved for commercial use.https://t.co/kBSDH5ph4a
— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) December 21, 2022
Japanese convenience stores are increasing their use of artificial intelligence to help managers run their businesses more efficiently. #aihttps://t.co/ISXRfVCCwG
— NHK WORLD News (@NHKWORLD_News) December 19, 2022
Japan’s New Semiconductor Foundry Rapidus Taps IBM For 2nm Process https://t.co/XMDon4l6s7 pic.twitter.com/rApAwSiLT0
— Forbes Tech (@ForbesTech) December 13, 2022
Sony eyes building new semiconductor plant in southwestern Japanhttps://t.co/SMjy5mqLvA
— Japan Embassy Canada (@JapaninCanada) December 21, 2022
"Whispers that Japan & the Netherlands may join on to the US’ export controls on AI-chips & advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment to China herald what would be a major victory for the Biden admin’s tech-driven foreign policy," @LindsayPGorman says.https://t.co/apZ4G5PnoS
— Alliance for Securing Democracy (@SecureDemocracy) December 20, 2022
Coffee makes semiconductors work faster too, media report, as caffeic acid boosts current flow up to 100 times, according to Japan's Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) institute. #semiconductor https://t.co/ua1g55txZE
— Dan Nystedt (@dnystedt) December 21, 2022
Very big deal. The US, Japan and Netherlands build pretty much all advanced semiconductor equipment used to manufacture chips. China is now in a real bind https://t.co/P4my83hAhI
— Dmitri Alperovitch (@DAlperovitch) December 13, 2022
China’s isolation from the global semiconductor ecosystem is almost complete. Japan & Netherlands are to join the USA in its construction of a Silicon Fence around China .Shows as to the struggles Beijing will face in the coming decades. https://t.co/B9fFW02gqN
— Jay T (@Jay83214566) December 15, 2022
#NATO Innovation Fund can help the Alliance rally Asian democracies by extending collaboration with democracies in Asia-Pacific including Taiwan, South Korea, Japan thru strengthening their linkages to NATO defense-technology ecosystem, writes @Giedrimasj https://t.co/7FrPcCtFFG
— Vytas Leškevičius (@Leskevicius) December 17, 2022
https://twitter.com/FrRonconi/status/1604082407988150272
The world’s fastest train. “Floating” maglev technology. Twice as fast as high-speed rail. China and Japan are building networks connecting their cities. Via @wef pic.twitter.com/bNSra3GSjK
— Brent Toderian (@BrentToderian) December 20, 2022
Foreign-backed waste-to-energy projects in the Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand are firing up local opposition over green credentials, report Nithin Coca (@excinit), @AlexandraBuba, Geela Garcia and Nicha Wachpanich (@NichaWpn). https://t.co/ZoAambauPW
— Energy Monitor (@EnergyMonitorAI) December 19, 2022
You've seen it hundreds of times, but how much do you know about The Great Wave?https://t.co/IhQxG1Wsgl
— International Relations Council (@irckc) February 4, 2022
https://twitter.com/GAIGriffith/status/1601018958064279557
Take a look at how the markets reacted after the Bank of Japan modified its Yield Curve Control (YCC) framework. YCC is when a central bank targets a long-term interest rate and then buys or sells as many bonds as necessary to hit that target rate. https://t.co/veZ9lw2sGG
— ICICIPruMF (@ICICIPruMF) December 21, 2022
The yields on two-year Japanese bonds have turned positive after seven years as investors expect the Bank of Japan to end its negative interest rate policies @NikkeiAsiahttps://t.co/r3EwesnTpF
— CSIS Scholl Chair (@CSIS_Trade) December 21, 2022
More on the Bank of Japan’s next move could be removing the negative interest ratehttps://t.co/FkrywHrZWg
— ForexLive (@ForexLive) December 21, 2022
In these uncertain times, institutional investors should prepare for the unlikeliest of risks. For institutional investors in Japan, here's why zero-interest rate policy (ZIRP) is a top consideration: https://t.co/rV1b5Thj1C #TailRisks
— PGIM (@pgim) December 21, 2022
The @Bank_of_Japan_e made a surprise move last night, which pushed U.S. interest rates higher. Great to be in person with @KellyCNBC to break down why. #bankofjapan #BOJ #interestrates @CNBC @CNBCTheExchange pic.twitter.com/ofxd7gqgTE
— Michelle Caruso-Cabrera (@MCaruso_Cabrera) December 20, 2022
BREAKING: Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda shocked markets by adjusting the central bank’s yield curve control program and sparking a sharp jump in the yen just months before he is due to step down.
Kathleen Hays reports https://t.co/iwXHHWRof5 pic.twitter.com/yn37lHYwcT
— Bloomberg TV (@BloombergTV) December 20, 2022
The IMF said the Bank of Japan’s surprise decision to double the cap on benchmark bond yields is a sensible step, while calling on policymakers to clearly communicate adjustments https://t.co/8KpfhuAxgw
— Bloomberg (@business) December 21, 2022
The Bank of Japan’s next move could be removing the negative interest rate, according to Goldman Sachs https://t.co/4IXR8YTwhq
— Bloomberg (@business) December 21, 2022
The Bank of Japan shocked markets with a surprise tweak to its bond yield controls that allows long-term interest rates to rise morehttps://t.co/roSv7XMHRp
— CNN International (@cnni) December 20, 2022
Global markets were jolted overnight after the Bank of Japan unexpectedly widened its range on 10-Year Japanese bond yields. @steveliesman joins with more: pic.twitter.com/t3YzFWRvG7
— Squawk Box (@SquawkCNBC) December 20, 2022
Stocks rose Tuesday as Wall Street shook off a surprise move from the Bank of Japan that sent global bond yields up.
The Dow rose 0.28%.
The S&P 500 gained 0.10%.
The Nasdaq inched up 0.01%. https://t.co/eDCtWDcBag pic.twitter.com/Q9vGr1wL2e— CNBC (@CNBC) December 20, 2022
Global markets were jolted overnight after the Bank of Japan unexpectedly widened its cap on 10-year Japanese government bond yields. https://t.co/Q3nbsrxC8h
— CNBC (@CNBC) December 20, 2022
U.S. stocks open mixed after Bank of Japan's surprise policy tweak https://t.co/aD4jDDBriO
— MarketWatch (@MarketWatch) December 20, 2022
Yen surges as Bank of Japan surprises by letting benchmark rate rise https://t.co/fwl2ORIJMS
— MarketWatch (@MarketWatch) December 20, 2022
The Bank of Japan shocked markets with a surprise tweak to its bond yield control that allows long-term interest rates to rise more, a move aimed at easing some of the costs of prolonged monetary stimulus https://t.co/uGO0Hy31uM pic.twitter.com/SZZNoOmNkF
— Reuters (@Reuters) December 20, 2022
Japanese bond yields continue to rise after Bank of Japan bombshell https://t.co/pDELMN3L4e
— Financial Times (@FT) December 21, 2022
Having lifted its bond-market peg, how much tighter will monetary policy get? https://t.co/UtQfFm0dP6
— The Economist (@TheEconomist) December 20, 2022
On Tuesday Asian markets were rocked after a shock decision by the @Bank_of_Japan_e @martin_whetton from @CommBank explains what happened #ausbiz
Watch the full interview: https://t.co/tLr3LcTtGV pic.twitter.com/btuM5LiEzP
— ausbiz (@ausbiztv) December 21, 2022
The BOJ released the Statement on Monetary Policy after the December 19 and 20 Monetary Policy Meeting.https://t.co/bmgORqQWF0 pic.twitter.com/O2TCrT5V04
— Bank of Japan (@Bank_of_Japan_e) December 20, 2022
Japan's central bank raised the cap on 10-year government bond yields to 0.5% from 0.25%. https://t.co/4ooBCoH0lf
— Barron's (@barronsonline) December 20, 2022
To those wondering about the very muted reaction of US #markets to the Bank of Japan news:
The main contagion risk here is the possible forced sale of credit and other foreign assets by Japanese institutions
The move in JGB yields is not large enough as of now to force such sales https://t.co/dr2W0JT8x2— Mohamed A. El-Erian (@elerianm) December 20, 2022
Bank of Japan shocks markets w/unexpected policy tweak. BoJ keeps rates unch at -0.1% BUT announced that Japan’s 10yr yield would now be able to rise to ~0.5%, having been limited to 0.25% prev. Japan's 10y ylds jumped on back of announcement, Nikkei dropped 2.5%, Yen surged 3.4% pic.twitter.com/MCJD4qKzVo
— Holger Zschaepitz (@Schuldensuehner) December 20, 2022
Until now, the Bank of Japan has been an outlier among central banks, most of which have rapidly tightened policy.
The BOJ widened its YCC range to allow borrowing costs to rise above the previous limit, surprising expectations of on change at its policy meeting. pic.twitter.com/nbM2uwD9QQ— Jeffrey Kleintop (@JeffreyKleintop) December 20, 2022
https://twitter.com/Investingcom/status/1605122169083547649
The share of Japanese government bonds held by the Bank of Japan has topped 50% on a market value basis for the first time, new data shows, as the bank continues with large-scale purchases to maintain ultralow interest rates.https://t.co/poxXZu9jKG
— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) December 19, 2022
Japan will double its military defense spending, breaking with decades of precedent as it looks to strengthen its ability to counter Beijing. The update to the country’s security strategy elevates China over North Korea as the top threat.https://t.co/gbg2w43YCe
— The New York Times (@nytimes) December 16, 2022
Japan has announced its most dramatic shift in defense policy since 1945. The country is sharply boosting defense spending and will gain a preemptive counterstrike capability for the first time since the last world war. https://t.co/a6hVTMh3zx
— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 16, 2022
Japan plans to double defense spending in the face of rising threats from North Korea and tensions with China.
Join @GearoidReidy, @NisidHajari & @rpollard as they discuss how this significant move could transform Asia on @TwitterSpaces https://t.co/hvkwTAl1sG
— Bloomberg Opinion (@opinion) December 15, 2022
Japan’s plans to spend billions on defense will bolster deterrence but won’t change the regional balance of power https://t.co/wnaDXT0LuU
— WSJ China Real Time (@ChinaRealTime) December 21, 2022
Japan lifted its longtime restriction on striking other countries — widely seen as a major step toward rearming the nation after its demilitarization following WWII.https://t.co/pfiDn6gYJ8
— NPR (@NPR) December 17, 2022
Japan on Friday adopted a national security strategy declaring plans to possess preemptive strike capability and cruise missiles within years to give itself more offensive footing against threats from neighboring China, Russia and North Korea. https://t.co/KvEHtX0umx
— PBS NewsHour (@NewsHour) December 17, 2022
The Japanese government on Friday unveiled its latest five-year defense planning document, announcing a $320 billion military buildup that will include missiles capable of hitting targets in China. https://t.co/80ZXADiJVd
— Breitbart News (@BreitbartNews) December 17, 2022
The world continues to become a more dangerous place, and it’s doing so at a faster pace. China and North Korea increasingly menace peaceful neighbors. The growing threat from them has rightly caused Japan to rethink its pacifist post-WWII defense posture. https://t.co/lyu3KTpdKT
— The Post and Courier (@postandcourier) December 21, 2022
Listen to @milesyu10 & @wshirleyiv's discussion on #Japan’s historic defense buildup, #China’s clash w/ #India along the Line of Actual Control, & how Xi's visit to #SaudiArabia undermined his long-term strategy w/ #Iran.
Subscribe to "China Insider" now: https://t.co/rP7YhZV1s3 pic.twitter.com/itTsnGYrWt
— Hudson Institute (@HudsonInstitute) December 20, 2022
“This represents a significant evolution in Japan’s strategic thinking,” RAND's Jeffrey Hornung tells @washingtonpost.
“China’s behavior over the last 10 years has really put Japan on a trajectory of thinking more seriously about its defense.”https://t.co/cyNmgTvQhJ
— RAND Corporation (@RANDCorporation) December 14, 2022
Reacting to Japan's new capability to launch counterstrikes against military targets, RAND's Jeffrey Hornung says that the U.S. and Japan may become even closer because they see Russia, China, and North Korea "in very similar strategic ways." https://t.co/JEWXQKhN4j
— RAND Corporation (@RANDCorporation) December 20, 2022
Japan’s new national security strategy and related defense plans herald a major military modernization effort in response to perceived threats in Northeast Asia, particularly China, writes @SheilaSmithCFR. https://t.co/H9IrtUpXtv
— Council on Foreign Relations (@CFR_org) December 20, 2022
Japan’s New Defense Strategy Driven by China’s Threat and Biden’s Weakness by Francis P. Sempa https://t.co/CBDw08Ev4D
— The American Spectator (@amspectator) December 19, 2022
Japan set to overturn six decades of post-war security policy and arm itself with one of the world’s largest defense budgets to counter “an unprecedented and the greatest strategic challenge” posed by China’s rising military aggression.
by @KanaInagaki
https://t.co/1MrkTxnH1C— Chad P. Bown (@ChadBown) December 16, 2022
Japan has outlined a new security policy to drastically expand its defense capabilities in response to threats from China and North Korea. https://t.co/PjBFceTxsr
— DW News (@dwnews) December 16, 2022
According to Japan’s Ministry of Defense, China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) Liaoning Carrier Strike Group is now operating in the Philippine Sea. A PLAN survey ship also entered Japanese territorial waters on Monday. @USNINews https://t.co/WdYn9gxqpM
— AMTI (@AsiaMTI) December 21, 2022
Japan has announced it will double its military spending in the next five years, citing regional threats posed by China and North Korea.
https://t.co/x6IYST1Bqh— Saudi Gazette (@Saudi_Gazette) December 17, 2022
#Japan’s plan to undertake its biggest military build-up since World War Two without increasing headcount is flawed, former and serving officers tell Reuters, casting doubt over the country’s efforts to deter regional rivals #China and #NorthKorea.https://t.co/bbIEu9u3e3
— Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) December 20, 2022
The China threat is so serious that Japan is bucking decades of pacifist politics to double defense spending. Can’t emphasize enough how important this story is. https://t.co/j9dPNumb0D
— Mary Kissel (@marykissel) December 19, 2022
https://twitter.com/TheresaAFallon/status/1605522591015653376
Japan sought the understanding of other countries, including China and South Korea, in advance of its decision to send Self-Defense Forces minesweepers to the Middle East after the Gulf War ceasefire in 1991. https://t.co/9QQ6OGv7HZ
— The Japan Times (@japantimes) December 21, 2022
In response to Japan's recent shift on defense policy, Beijing urges Tokyo not to be obsessed with the "China threat" and instead work towards regional cooperation. https://t.co/uxMyVoGrZQ
— The Japan Times (@japantimes) December 17, 2022
To protect our people and our allies we need to stay at the cutting-edge of advancements in defence.
That is why PM @kishida230, PM @GiorgiaMeloni and I have today agreed the development of the next-generation of combat aircraft – creating jobs and bolstering our security.
— Rishi Sunak (@RishiSunak) December 9, 2022
New Stealth Fighter Will Be Developed Jointly By Japan, Britain, Italyhttps://t.co/JTsCuR9x6X
— Tyler Rogoway (@Aviation_Intel) December 9, 2022
https://twitter.com/pererichogberg/status/1605129252709740544
Secretary of Defense Austin heralds #Japan’s decision to strengthen its role as a security provider in the Indo-Pacific.
オースティン国防長官は、インド太平洋地域で安全保障の提供者としての日本の役割を強化する日本政府の決定を歓迎しました。https://t.co/wYnhwfqnba
— ラーム・エマニュエル駐日米国大使 (@USAmbJapan) December 16, 2022
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman @SenatorMenendez and Ranking Member @SenatorRisch issue a bipartisan statement commending PM @Kishida230's delivering on defense. https://t.co/teXiaJjpSR
— ラーム・エマニュエル駐日米国大使 (@USAmbJapan) December 17, 2022
America’s top diplomat Secretary of State Blinken welcomes #Japan’s new strategic documents and strategic leadership.
米外交官トップのブリンケン国務長官は、日本政府による新戦略文書と戦略的リーダーシップを歓迎しました。https://t.co/GsJz5BbdqE— ラーム・エマニュエル駐日米国大使 (@USAmbJapan) December 16, 2022
A new asset, a new advantage for the #USJapanAlliance: #Japan’s new RQ-4 Global Hawk took its maiden flight! Congratulations to @JASDF_PAO for their first high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial reconnaissance aircraft—a milestone in our defense cooperation. @ModJapan_jp pic.twitter.com/CJVeH2cPiC
— ラーム・エマニュエル駐日米国大使 (@USAmbJapan) December 21, 2022
Biden weighs visit to Japan's Nagasaki during G-7 summit in May – reports https://t.co/ecDrBo6MAJ pic.twitter.com/RPtaNmvBGh
— Reuters (@Reuters) December 20, 2022
