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UC Berkeley SkyDeck names Cole Harry Japan Program Manager

The expansion will deepen Berkeley's ties with Japanese universities and government bodies as it scales bootcamps and founder exchange programmes.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026

Unified Communications

Japan urged to speed 5G rollout & boost digital trust

Stronger safeguards and faster rollout could help Japan turn advanced connectivity into wider economic gains as scams and exclusion persist.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026

Modernisation

Papua New Guinea completes digital kina currency trial

The Bank of Papua New Guinea, with Japan's METI and Soramitsu, has launched a proof of concept for a digital Kina, aiming to enhance financial inclusion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025

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UC Berkeley SkyDeck names Cole Harry Japan Program Manager

Japan urged to speed 5G rollout & boost digital trust

Papua New Guinea completes digital kina currency trial

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