Japanese VC Samurai Incubate closes $18.6M fund for African startups
Samurai Incubate, a Tokyo-based venture capital firm, announced today it has closed its “Samurai Africa 2nd General Partnership” fund, totalling 2.026 billion yen (~$18.6 million). According to the firm, the fund was oversubscribed as it.....»»
Wine growers "on tip of Africa" race to adapt to climate change
At a South African wine farm, dry, uprooted grapevines are stacked at the bottom of a hilly stretch of brown fallow land......»»
Analyzing isotopes for nitrate in sake for combating beverage fraud in Japan
The demand for sake, a Japanese alcoholic drink, has increased globally. However, the rise in the popularity of sake has the potential for related beverage fraud. To address this issue, researchers from Japan have identified a novel method to authent.....»»
Nissan"s new "game changer" solid-state EV battery plant takes shape
Nissan is quickly constructing its first plant to start pilot production of breakthrough solid-state batteries next March, stepping closer to a technology the Japanese carmaker calls a “game changer” for next-generation EVs it plans to introduce.....»»
Japan to seek up to 20% fine for monopolistic practices by Apple
Japan is poised to dramatically increase the penalties for tech giants accused of monopolistic practices like Apple.New Japanese laws could slap Apple with up to 20% sales penaltyIn an extensive global effort to limit the power of major technology co.....»»
Researchers say "loss avoidance" is all the rage in private equity
Private equity (PE) is known as a "high-risk, high-return" asset class. But as risk-averse institutional investors continue to up their stake in PE, private fund managers are expected to provide metrics that characterize the riskiness of their portfo.....»»
Video: Is there a quick fix for ocean acidification?
Acidification is threatening the ocean's ability to pull carbon dioxide out of our atmosphere, so scientists and startups are looking to ocean-sized antacids to raise its pH......»»
This startup company says it"s Waymo, Tesla, Mobileye all in one
Japanese autonomous driving startup Tier IV positions itself as the maker of the software, like Waymo; a seller of self-driving vehicles, like Tesla; and a supplier of both hardware and software to other players in the industry, like Israeli technolo.....»»
Japan Tier IV startup says it"s Waymo, Tesla, Mobileye all in one
Japanese autonomous driving startup Tier IV positions itself as the maker of the software, like Waymo; a seller of self-driving vehicles, like Tesla; and a supplier of both hardware and software to other players in the industry, like Israeli technolo.....»»
Roku closes the barn door, badly, after a half-million accounts are compromised
Roku has finally turned on two-factor authentication -- after it learned that more than 500,000 accounts were hit by a credential-stuffing attack......»»
Iconic savanna mammals face genetic problems due to fences and roads
Whether by way of Attenborough, Disney or National Geographic, the iconic scene is familiar to many. The ground trembles and clouds of dust swirl as enormous hordes of large animals thunder across the African savanna, cross rivers en masse and are pi.....»»
Tech News Transformed: Headliners News Uncovers the Tech Startup Underdogs You Need to Know About
In the ever-evolving world of advancements in technology, innovation knows no bounds. From AI-driven breakthroughs to disruptive business models, tech startups are rewriting all the rules across all the industries, transforming everything from health.....»»
Valyuz Review – Dedicated Business IBAN Services for Everyone
Valyuz stands out as a business debit card service known not only for its financial management prowess but also for a range of other valuable features. From small startups to large enterprises, various businesses rely on this company to cater to thei.....»»
International Monetary Fund warns cyberattacks could trigger bank runs
The damage of cyberattacks is only increasing, and geopolitical tensions are not helping......»»
Japanese astronaut to be first non-American to set foot on moon
A lucky Japanese astronaut will become the first non-American to set foot on the moon during one of NASA's upcoming Artemis missions, US President Joe Biden announced Wednesday......»»
Write angry thoughts down and shred them, Japan study advises
When you next see red, don't snap at your colleagues or scream into a pillow—writing down your feelings, then shredding or throwing them away is an effective way to calm down, a Japanese study has found......»»
Nearly half of B2B startups choose not to market themselves, researchers find
Marketing is one of the most effective ways for an early-stage business-to-business (B2B) startup firm to grow, yet nearly half of such firms that would benefit from it choose not to do any marketing, according to the findings of a paper co-authored.....»»
Biden says Japanese will be first non-American on moon
A Japanese person will be the first non-American to walk on the moon, US President Joe Biden announced Wednesday during a state visit by Japan's prime minister......»»
Toyota Ventures raises $300 million more for early-stage investments
Two new funds, Toyota Ventures Frontier Fund II and Toyota Ventures Climate Fund II, will help the firm deepen its global investing footprint......»»
West Africa"s falling fish stocks: Illegal Chinese trawlers, climate change and artisanal fishing fleets to blame
Average fish catches by traditional fishing communities along the west African coast have declined significantly over the past three decades......»»
9 out of 10 kids are not developmentally on track in literacy and numeracy—study of 8 African countries
Children develop an enormous amount during their early years—socially, physically, emotionally and cognitively. What happens between the ages of 0 and 8 years can predict important long-term outcomes: for example, how a child will fare at school; w.....»»