From Investing.com: 2024-04-09 21:11:12

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will meet with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House to solidify agreements, including military upgrades and joint defense equipment development.

The meeting may involve Japan’s participation in AUKUS security pact projects, with more joint patrols in the South China Sea expected.

Microsoft plans to invest $2.9 billion in cloud and AI infrastructure in Japan, while four universities will collaborate on AI research with $110 million in funding from private sector companies.

Japan aims to land its first astronaut on the moon through cooperation with the U.S. Artemis project, amidst increasing competition with Russia and China.

Discussions will include a bullet train project in Texas utilizing Japanese technology and investment.



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