Google said it will acquire cloud security platform Wiz for $32 billion, citing the need for greater cybersecurity capacity as artificial intelligence embeds itself in technology infrastructure. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/03/19/tech/google-cybersecurity-company-wiz/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #tech #google #ai #acquisitions #cybersecurity

U.S. President Donald Trump still intends for new reciprocal tariffs to take effect on April 2, the White House says, despite comments by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicating a possible delay in their activation. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/03/19/economy/trump-reciprocal-tariffs-bessent/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #donaldtrump #us #tariffs #trade #tradewar

U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff campaign is likely to worsen inflation and raise the bar for Japanese companies to invest in the U.S., according to the chair of the Japan External Trade Organization. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/03/18/economy/jetro-trump-tariffs/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #tariffs #trade #us #usjapanrelations #donaldtrump

Japan's land prices rose at their fastest pace in 34 years in 2024, with a recovery spreading to regional areas thanks to sustained economic growth, a government survey shows. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/03/18/economy/japan-land-prices-surge/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #inflation #japaneseeconomy #realestate #tourism

Chinese automaking juggernaut BYD is taking things to even greater heights, now staking claim to a system it says will make it as quick to charge an electric vehicle as to refuel a gasoline car. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/03/18/tech/byd-five-minute-charging/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #tech #byd #china #batteries #electricvehicles

If you are involved in any way in helping to organize a conference in the US at this time, it is imperative that you offer online attendance and speaker options.

And not just because it's the right thing to do for environmental and accessibility reasons (but you should do it for those reasons, anyway).

Google is buying Wiz for $32B to beef up in cloud security, sources say

https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/18/google-is-buying-wiz-for-32b-to-beef-up-in-cloud-security/

The U.S. Justice Department has asked a Washington court to postpone oral arguments in a lawsuit filed by Nippon Steel against the U.S. government for blocking its planned acquisition of United States Steel. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/03/18/companies/us-postpone-nippon-steel-arguments/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #nipponsteel #ussteel #usjapanrelations #donaldtrump #joebiden

Intel's incoming CEO Lip-Bu Tan has considered significant changes to its chip manufacturing methods and artificial intelligence strategies ahead of his return to the company. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/03/18/tech/intel-ceo-manufacturing-ai-operations/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #tech #intel #semiconductors #ai #lipbutan #tech #manufacturing

Pacific Investment Management Co. funds that held an underweight position on Japanese government bonds are changing their stance to "overall neutral" as yields march to multi-year highs. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/03/18/companies/pimco-japan-bond-trade/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #pacificinvestmentmanagement #investments #bonds #jgb #boj

Global stock markets began the week on the front foot as investors welcomed China's plans to kick-start consumption in the world's number two economy amid U.S. tariff fears. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/03/18/economy/stock-markets-china-consumer-plan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #china #markets #economy #economicindicators

Berkshire Hathaway has increased its stakes in Japan’s biggest trading houses, a move that is expected to offer support to the wider Tokyo stock market. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/03/18/companies/berkshire-japan-trading-firms-stake/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #tradinghouses #berkshirehathaway #warrenbuffett #investments #stocks

Donald Trump’s executive order dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion efforts is making waves at companies in Europe, Asia and beyond. But quietly, many businesses are standing firm on diversity initiatives. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/03/18/companies/trump-europe-asia-dei/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #us #donaldtrump #europe #asia #southeastasia #eu

Using #Google Workspace and #Microsoft Office Web, one can see companies have modal competencies -- web vs desktop. Now, is such competency due to existing software/architecture or existing people or a mix of both?

Alaskan state representatives will visit Japan this month to court investors for a natural gas project that U.S. President Donald Trump says could pump trillions of dollars into the United States. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/03/17/alaska-investors-japan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #donaldtrump #alaska #us #usjapanrelations #energy #gas #lng #southkorea #tariffs

#introduction

Hello! My name's Aevisia & I'm working hard on a marketing campaign to help bring the #smallweb / #indieweb movement to mainstream.

This is a movement I've been part of for a little over two years now & have become really passionate about it. I have a bit of education in #socialmedia #marketing & #business I really want to use to help benefit this movement.

I'll be sharing fun posts daily. Please consider sharing to help these posts reach more people. Thanks for your help!

Replay crew! Today's show was a BANGER! Catch the audio and video replays here https://somegadgetguy.com/b/4Jk

SGGQA 388 Desktop Mode Coming to Android, Google Play Games on PC, Tesla Autopilot Drives Through Walls

Hello, Mastodon developers and engineers!

My name is Nicolò, and I’m an iOS Engineer from Italy.

I’ve established my own LLC and am almost ready to launch my coding platform. I’m excited to share my passion for coding and make a positive impact!

Alimentation Couche-Tard’s lengthy battle to acquire Seven & I has no end in sight, even as the Canadian company ramps up its campaign in a bid to position itself as the likely acquirer. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/03/17/companies/explainer-seveni/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #couchetard #seveniholdings #conveniencestores #retailers #seveneleven

The upcoming World Exposition in Osaka Prefecture offers an opportunity for small manufacturers in the prefecture to showcase their sophisticated technologies to the world. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/03/17/companies/local-manufacturers-expo/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #2025osakaexpo #osaka #manufacturing #clothing #tech