Japan’s tech news
December 2022 round-up
Japan’s tech news snapshot for December 2022 covers items including the country’s first private-sector space launch, new legislation around Japan’s defensive cyber abilities, Kansai region’s moves to foster startup growth, and more. Hit the links below to read each article in full, online.
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Deloitte: Digital Banking Maturity Report 2022
- Binance enters Japan with acquisition of Sakura, a local crypto exchange licensed and regulated to operate in the country
- Japan: Huawei switches focus to Japan’s smartwatch market as US limits bite, releasing devices for business users which don’t require cutting-edge semiconductors
- Japan: ispace spacecraft departs Earth for Moon, the country’s first lunar mission and the first of its kind by a private company, with delivery system provided by Musk’s SpaceX
- Japan: Gov’t to introduce new laws allowing it to engage in offensive cyber operations, ‘monitoring potential attackers and hack their systems as soon as signs of a potential risk are established’
“Documents seen by the newspaper state that Japan will strengthen its cyber defense “to a level equal to major Western powers” and include measures for “active cyber defense” allowing the authorities to intervene before damage is caused, even when there is no use of traditional force against the country.”
- Japan: Kansai Startup Mashups brand launches, backed by Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe, to support startups from the Kansai region
- Japan: Space One to conduct maiden rocket launch at the end of February, using the country’s first private-sector launch pad
- Taiwan’s EchoX takes 2 awards at major innovation fairs in Japan, showcasing services including web3 membership CRM platform and NFT minting
Lowy Institute: Asia Power Index, 2023 edition
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