Japan seeks to commercialise drone deliveries and self-driving trucks by 2020 and 2022, respectively

The strategy document is an eye opener for companies who want to invest in Japan. On June 9, Japan aims to finalise policies regarding the drone deliveries in the country from 2020 as well as commercialisation of self-driving trucks by 2022, as per two sources familiar with the matter at hand. The move could inject…

Western Digital likely to join Japanese government consortium for Toshiba’s chip unit

While Western Digital’s earlier stance may have resulted in increased litigation costs whereas its current stance is likely to give it access, in the form of a minority stakeholder, in Toshiba’s chip business. As per two sources familiar with the matter at hand, Western Digital Corp is likely to join a consortium of Japanese government…

Major U.S. tech companies press Congress for increased transparency in internet surveillance programs

A bipartisan group is in the process of drafting legislation which is expected to address some, if not all, of the concerns raised in the said letter. More than two dozen U.S. tech companies in the U.S., including Amazon and Facebook has urged the U.S. Congress to make broad changes to laws that govern internet…

GM’s strategic planning has left Ford far behind in the dust

An analysis of their expenses show, despite similar spending patterns, GM’s resource management and financial planning strategy has resulted in the company releasing far more new and redesigned vehicles than Ford. Although James Hackett spent the whole of last year strategizing on Ford Motor Co’s long-term self-driving car strategy, in his first week as the…