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Japan and Nvidia announced a major partnership in mid-July 2026 to develop homegrown AI infrastructure for robots, with Japan planning to purchase Nvidia's Vera Rubin chips. The collaboration involves SoftBank, Sony, and Honda, and is part of Nvidia's broader 'Physical AI Cosmos Coalition.' Separately, Hyundai Motor Group agreed to buy SoftBank's stake in Boston Dynamics, giving it full ownership of the robotics firm.
Nissan pins its Japan revival hopes on the new Elgrand premium minivan.
Rakuten France will close its online marketplace by the end of 2026.
The chairman of the Osaka Expo EV bus purchase initiative resigned.
A top currency forecaster said the yen may fall to 170 against the dollar.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary