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Mizuho is strengthening its position in Japan's investment banking market by securing a key role in a string of major U.S. listings, including Anthropic's, and tapping Japanese investors for up to $3.5 billion. Mizuho Financial Group is carving out a lucrative niche in Japan's equity capital market by bridging the ravenous U.S. demand for artificial intelligence fundraising and its home country's deep pool of retail savings. Anthropic's listing is the third in a string of blockbuster deals where Mizuho snagged a key role, looking to raise as much as $3.5 billion from Japanese investors. It shows that the bank is able to leverage its success in building a U.S. business to compete on a market traditionally dominated by Nomura Holdings where domestic deals have hit a drought. The Claude chatbot maker is following SpaceX in bringing a mega deal to the Japanese market, attracted to its cash-rich retail investors and a streamlined offering process.

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a Cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo on Friday. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government unveiled a package of emergency measures Friday to address Japan's cybersecurity crisis, ranging from establishing a team of top-gun specialists later this month to cooperating with artificial intelligence companies to counter threats. Japan has faced a barrage of high-profile cyberattacks this year that have been attributed to the rise of AI and security system vulnerabilities exacerbated by poor cyber hygiene. In addition to the team of specialists, who will focus on penetration testing and strengthening security measures, a separate expert team -- a mix of government officials and the private sector -- will be dispatched to support companies dealing with an attack. In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever. By subscribing, you can help us get the story right.

Blue tsunami wipes out $2.5 trillion from Nasdaq as investors fret about AI trade Technology stocks plunged on Thursday as traders assessed the implication of a Democratic sweep in the U.S. midterm elections on artificial intelligence. The Democratic sweep in Congress devastated U.S. stocks on Thursday, with the tech-led Nasdaq notching its deepest one-day drop since "Liberation Day" in April 2025 and wiping out trillions in market value on fears of more artificial intelligence scrutiny, particularly on data center construction. The Nasdaq Composite fell 5.5% on investor fears that the Democratic Party's sweeping midterm victory could stall AI infrastructure expansion and force a reckoning for smaller firms whose capacity to raise funds has already been limited by higher interest rates and tighter financial conditions. It was the second straight day of selling in AI stocks and the fifth decline of more than 500 points in the Nasdaq Composite since mid-October, as the previously buoyant AI trade has come under increasing scrutiny in the last several weeks. In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever. By subscribing, you can help us get the story right.

Nintendo has reported a drop in quarterly net profit as unit sales slowed for its Switch 2 console. Nintendo reported a drop in quarterly net profit on Thursday as unit sales slowed for its Switch 2 console, but the Japanese gaming giant is maintaining its annual forecasts. A remake of 1990s action-adventure classic "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time," which comes out Thursday, has sparked nostalgic fan excitement. But market analysts will be watching to see how much the title can boost sales of the Switch 2, which became the world's fastest-selling games console on its 2025 release. In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever. By subscribing, you can help us get the story right.

Pedestrians walk across a street next to an electronic sign board showing the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong on Thursday. What started out as a year of hope for China's stock market has turned into one of disillusion for its 250 million retail investors. Kicking off 2026, millions across the country plowed money into the market, betting that China's drive for self-sufficiency in artificial intelligence, semiconductors and robotics would produce a new generation of winners. Optimism turned feverish as China joined a global tech rally. Initial public offerings were subscribed thousands of times over as national champions came into the market, while spectacular debuts and runaway rallies minted fortunes overnight. In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever.

From artificial intelligence to Chiikawa, Japan's 2026 buzzword nominees offer a glimpse into a year defined by technology, economic uncertainty and internet memes. The 30 nominees for the annual list, announced Thursday, were selected by publisher Jiyukokuminsha. The objective of the list is to recognize expressions that capture the year's trends and cultural shifts. This year's contenders include AI暴走 ( AI bōsō, rogue AI), フィジカルAI ( fijikaru AI, physical AI) and データセンター ( dēta sentā, data center), reflecting the ever-increasing influence of artificial intelligence in everyday life. Other technology-related entries include 声の権利 ( koe no kenri, voice rights), highlighting recent concerns and lawsuits regarding the unauthorized reproduction of people's voices using generative AI, and スマホ農場 ( sumaho nōjō, phone farms), which use large numbers of devices to artificially inflate social media engagement. The term, similar to existing phrases in English such as "iPad kid" or "brain rotted," refers to young people hooked on instant gratification from various forms of digital entertainment.

Incoming U.K. Ambassador to Japan Corin Robertson speaks at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Wednesday. British Ambassador-designate to Japan Corin Robertson on Wednesday called for stronger cooperation between the two countries in the fields of artificial intelligence and semiconductors. During a news conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo, Robertson noted that both Britain and Japan are facing economic challenges amid AI and other technological innovations, and vowed to focus on working together to develop future industries and drive economic growth. With Britain set to hold the Group of 20 presidency next year, Robertson indicated that the country will promote international cooperation on the safe use of AI. Referring to British Prime Minister Andy Burnham's willingness to rebuild his country's relationship with the European Union, Robertson said, "I think a closer U.K.-EU relationship is good for both, and I think it's also good for Japan." In a time of both misinformation and too much information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever.

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