National AI Infrastructure: Japan’s Noetra and Nvidia are teaming up on a “world’s first” national physical AI setup, with a 140MW AI factory planned using 13,750 Vera CPUs and 27,500 Rubin GPUs, backed by METI and aimed at manufacturing, healthcare, logistics and robotics. Chip Market Shock: Japan’s Nikkei slid into correction territory as a global chip sell-off hit AI-linked stocks; Kioxia shares fell sharply amid worries that AI infrastructure spending may not pay off fast enough. Robotics & Physical AI: Nvidia is also pushing deeper into Japan’s robotics ecosystem, with major industrial partners lining up around physical AI platforms and control systems. Power Electronics Deal Talk: Mitsubishi Electric is exploring a power-chip merger with Rohm and Toshiba, a move that could reshape the EV and industrial drive supply chain. Maglev Progress: The Linear Chuo Shinkansen project cleared another construction hurdle, with residents watching closely as the long-delayed maglev line edges toward Tokyo–Nagoya travel in about 40 minutes. Hydrogen Rail Launch: India’s first hydrogen-powered train began service on the Jind–Sonipat route, highlighting both the promise of zero-emission rail and the need for a wider hydrogen ecosystem. Aviation Safety Tech: Airlines are testing AI tools to better time the seatbelt sign during turbulence, aiming to balance safety with cabin operations. Privacy at the Edge: A Tokyo ward’s facial recognition camera trial is raising fresh privacy concerns.