Samsung eyes chip facility in Japan amid thaw in Seoul-Tokyo relations
World’s top memory chip maker is revamping Japanese operations, taking advantage of chip materials and advanced packaging technology.
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AI programs like ChatGPT to be on G-7 agenda in Hiroshima as Japan pushes such tech
World leaders are due to discuss the potential and pitfalls of AI at this weekend’s Group of Seven (G-7) summit of wealthy advanced democracies in Hiroshima.
South Korea-US-Japan to hold summit in Hiroshima without joint statement
The trilateral summit comes six months since the three leaders' meeting in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, in November last year.
Visit by South Korean experts to Fukushima plant agreed as concerns over water release persist
However, experts warn that the four-day visit could fall far short of running the “verification process” Seoul wants.
Cambodian showcase a hit in Japan
Cambodia Festival 2023 featured an exhibition of art, cultural items, agricultural products, Khmer handicrafts, souvenirs, and books.
Japan, Poland agree to work to end Russia’s invasion at foreign minister talks in Tokyo
The two Foreign Ministers also agreed to deepen cooperation between the two countries over security in East Asia.
German Chancellor Scholz to visit Seoul on May 21 for summit with Yoon
The Chancellor's visit will follow his participation in the Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima, Japan.
No notice over Biden’s possible absence of G7: Japan Cabinet Secy
Japan “has not received any notice from the United States,” Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said.
8 leaders invited to G7 summit likely to visit Hiroshima peace museum
The envisioned tour by the eight invited leaders is aimed at going beyond the framework of the G7 and highlighting the importance of nuclear disarmament for the international…
South Korea-Japan-US trilateral summit likely on May 21 in Hiroshima
Reports say the Japanese government plans to strengthen trilateral cooperation in the security sector and speed up the normalisation of Korea-Japan relations through the summits.