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FirstFT: Japan’s SoftBank woos Trump with planned $100bn investment in US
Also in today’s newsletter, North Korean troops sustain casualties fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, and UK court reveals identity of alleged Chinese spyFinancial Times - 1h -
Hitachi’s digital makeover sets standard for corporate Japan
New chief executive is taking over vastly streamlined conglomerate with most of its revenues and employees overseasFinancial Times - 2h -
Tech industry leaders make donations to Trump
President-elect Donald Trump is gearing up for a football-filled weekend with allies, and a former political foe, at today's Army-Navy game. He's also getting a cash infusion from big tech for his ...CBS News - 2d -
Tech Industry and CEOs Curry Favor With Trump Ahead of His Inauguration
It was a week of frenzied activity, as Silicon Valley billionaires and their companies brandished checks and compliments for the President-elect.The New York Times - 2d -
Trump hosts Apple CEO at Mar-a-Lago as big tech leaders continue outreach to president-elect
Donald Trump is hosting Apple CEO Tim Cook for a Friday evening dinner at the president-elect’s Mar-a-Lago resortABC News - 2d -
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Japan’s SoftBank pledges $100bn investment in US
Vow by Masayoshi Son’s investment vehicle is latest sign of how groups are seeking to woo Donald TrumpFinancial Times - 6h -
Trump and Japan tech conglomerate SoftBank announce $100 billion in U.S. investments
President-elect Donald Trump and the head of Japanese tech conglomerate SoftBank, Masayoshi Son, will announce a $100 billion investment effort designed to spur artificial intelligence and related ...NBC News - 8h -
Trump may not spare Big Tech after all
It’s likely some companies are in for a bumpy ride despite Elon Musk’s influence in the White HouseFinancial Times - 9h -
Mondaire Jones argues tech company donations to Trump not causing ‘harm’
Former Rep. Mondaire Jones (D-N.Y.) argued that the donations from tech companies to President-elect Trump are not causing any “harm.” “To these guys, a million dollars is nothing, right?” Jones ...The Hill - 1d -
If Trump axes this golden ticket for immigrants, tech stocks and U.S. jobs could suffer
An end to legal skilled immigration — particularly the H-1B visa program — would cause a brain drain in the U.S. and weaken its economy.MarketWatch - 2d -
Apple CEO visits Mar-a-Lago, joining list of tech execs seemingly courting Trump
Apple CEO Tim Cook visited Mar-a-Lago on Friday, joining a growing list of tech executives that are seemingly courting President-elect Trump ahead of his return to the White House. The ...The Hill - 2d -
Tech CEOs donate millions to Trump's inaugural fund
In a sign that Silicon Valley is hoping to make inroads with the incoming administration, President-elect Donald Trump this week received $1 million donations to his inaugural fund from Amazon and ...CBS News - 2d -
Big Tech leaders donate to Trump inaugural fund
As President-elect Donald Trump and his team prepare for day one of the new administration, CBS News has learned some major players in Big Tech are sending huge amounts of money their way. CBS News ...CBS News - 2d -
Big Tech funds Trump's inaugural
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump's inauguration fund gets tech cash The leaders of multiple major technology companies are throwing ...The Hill - 3d -
Tech companies most threatened by Trump are donating to his inauguration fund
Amazon, Meta, and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman have all announced $1 million donations to Trump's inauguration fund.CNBC - 3d -
Meta, Amazon, tech CEOs sending $1 million each for Trump's inauguration
Tech companies are sending big bucks to President-elect Donald Trump's nonprofit inaugural committee.CBS News - 3d -
Amazon donates $1m to Trump’s inaugural fund as tech cozies up to president-elect
OpenAI’s Sam Altman also announced a $1m personal donation to Trump on the same day, joining Meta. Amazon is the latest tech giant to donate to Donald Trump ’s inaugural fund.. The company plans ...The Guardian - 3d -
A Profile of the C.E.O. Killing Suspect, and Tech Giants Give to Trump Fund
Plus, a mystery in New Jersey’s skies.The New York Times - 3d -
In Japan, a Fan Is Part of Everyday Life
Ninety percent of paddle-style fans, called uchiwa, are made in the island city of Marugame.The New York Times - 3d -
Amazon is the latest Big Tech company to donate $1mn to Trump fund
Contribution to inauguration effort comes as founder Jeff Bezos and others attempt to build ties with the president-electFinancial Times - 3d -
Donald Trump’s Future Plans Were Laid Out By Big Tech
Under the influence of a coterie of tech boosters, it’s full speed ahead.The New York Times - 5d -
In Japan, Designers Fit Big Ideas Into Tiny Homes
Some newer houses around the country are barely wider than a common family car.The New York Times - 5d -
Tech CEOs: Business as usual won’t work with the Trump administration
Tech CEOs should be calling for Trump to exercise prudence and moderation as he returns to power.The Hill - 5d -
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Ohtani 'unlikely' to pitch in Dodgers' Japan series
Shohei Ohtani is expected to be ready to hit when the Dodgers open their season in Japan next March, but it's "very unlikely" he will also pitch in those games, manager Dave Roberts said.ESPN - 6d -
Taking on the Tyranny of the Tech Bros
Coalitions between feminist movements, minorities, and labor activists will help keep the Silicon Valley moguls in check.Wired - Dec. 9 -
Elon Musk and the Tech Billionaires Steering Trump’s Transition Team
The involvement of wealthy investors has made this presidential transition one of the most potentially conflict-ridden in modern history.The New York Times - Dec. 7 -
Move Over Elon: Tech Billionaires Make More Inroads in Trump’s Administration—And He’s Even Quoting Them Directly
VC David Sacks will be the White House’s AI and crypto czar, and Trump directly invoked a Marc Andreessen screed while announcing a DOJ appointment.Inc. - Dec. 6 -
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South Korea’s Martial Law Turmoil Threatens Pacific Alliance With U.S. and Japan
Donald J. Trump had been seen as the main risk factor for the partnership between Tokyo, Seoul and Washington. Then came martial law in South Korea.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Elite Sumo Wrestlers Will Compete in London, a Rarity Outside Japan
A five-day event in October will be the Japan Sumo Association’s first competition in Britain in more than three decades.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
London to host only second professional Sumo wrestling contest outside of Japan
Royal Albert Hall will host five-day event in October, after bringing in specialist soil and a strengthened stage the last time it was staged there. London will host only the second professional ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Japan’s audacious bid to become a semiconductor superpower
The government is backing a start-up that aims to upend the economics and geography of the microchip industry. Does it have a chance of success?Financial Times - Dec. 4 -
Japan dispatches a plane and navy ship after spotting a Russian submarine
Japan has dispatched a surveillance plane and a navy ship after spotting a Russian submarine off the coast of a southwestern island near TaiwanABC News - Dec. 3 -
Trump vows to block U.S. Steel's takeover by Japan's Nippon Steel
President-elect Donald Trump said he is "totally against" Japan's Nippon Steel buying U.S. Steel.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Meta’s Zuckerberg seeks ‘active role’ in Trump tech policies
Policy chief Nick Clegg says social media company ‘overdid it’ on content moderation, as it seeks to placate president-electFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Replica Harry Potter swords broke Japan weapons law
The Japanese police say the tip of the blade is sharp enough for it to be classified as an actual sword.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Replica Harry Potter swords recalled in Japan for breaking weapons law
Police said 86cm stainless steel blade – mounted on a wooden plaque and sold in the hundreds – contravened Japan’s firearms and sword control law. Full-size replica swords sold as souvenirs at a ...The Guardian - Dec. 3
