National / Crime & Legal May 6, 2021
SoftBank sues Rakuten and former staffer alleging use of leaked 5G tech
SoftBank is demanding Rakuten suspend and scrap their 5G base stations, amid intensifying competition in Japan's telecommunications sector.
National / Politics Apr 17, 2021
Suga and Biden commit to take on China challenges and affirm Taiwan stance
by Miya Tanaka
As the first foreign leader to visit his White House, Suga's trip underscored Tokyo's central role in Washington's efforts to counter Beijing's growing assertiveness.
Business Feb 11, 2021
Will mobile carriers' price cuts boost smaller rivals or doom them?
by Kazuaki Nagata
Budget SIM providers face an uphill battle in differentiating themselves from the likes of NTT Docomo and SoftBank based on price and innovative services.
Business / Tech | FOCUS Feb 9, 2021
Forget 5G, the U.S. and China are already fighting for 6G dominance
by Shirley Zhao, Scott Moritz and Thomas Seal
The first nations to develop and patent 6G will be the biggest winners in what some call the next industrial revolution.
Commentary / Japan Feb 1, 2021
India-Japan cyber cooperation: From strength to strength
by Prakash Panneerselvam
In India, defense experts fear allowing Huawei and ZTE’s 5G technology in India would seriously compromise the entire command and communication structure of the Indian military.
Business Jan 13, 2021
KDDI unveils cheapest 20GB mobile plan among Japan's main carriers
by Kazuaki Nagata
Although the carrier had initially resisted price cuts, the situation changed after NTT Docomo surprised the public last month with its own new low-cost plan.
National / Crime & Legal Jan 12, 2021
Rakuten worker arrested for alleged SoftBank 5G secrets leak
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department on Tuesday arrested Kuniaki Aiba, 45, on suspicion of leaking secret information in breach of unfair competition prevention law.
Business Jan 3, 2021
Nationwide 5G coverage unlikely in Japan for a few more years
Despite people's high interest in 5G, the services are only available in limited areas of the country at present.
Commentary / World Dec 30, 2020
America can't compete with Chinese tech by walling itself off
by Noah Smith
As China approaches technological parity with the U.S. in a variety of high-value industries, the U.S. has acted to maintain supremacy.
Business / Corporate Dec 22, 2020
SoftBank to match NTT Docomo's ¥2,980 smartphone plan as price war escalates
by Kazuaki Nagata
Some in the industry have accused the government of excessive meddling after Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s administration urged major carriers to lower fees.