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Japan Pushes Open AI and SME Adoption at the G7
At the G7 digital and technology ministerial, Japan emphasized AI openness, SME adoption, and digital resilience. The policy direction suggests AI is moving from a big-tech issue to a broader industrial productivity agenda.
Source: METI / Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Japan’s Q1 2026 GDP rises 2.1% annualized, strengthening the case for corporate investment
Japan’s Cabinet Office said first-quarter 2026 GDP grew at a 2.1% annualized pace. The result supports a more confident business outlook, but companies should still budget carefully because the recovery is now being tested by external shocks and higher energy costs.
Source: Cabinet Office of Japan
Japan’s exports accelerate in March on AI-related demand
Japan’s export growth picked up in March, helped by a rebound in China demand and AI-related shipments. Imports also rose, leaving the trade surplus below market expectations.
Source: The Japan Times