Ishiba to revamp strategy to industrialize quantum tech

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced plans to strengthen Japan's approach to industrializing quantum technology amid growing global competition. He set this year as the first year of quantum industrialization and will promote support for startups and develop human resources in the field. Quantum technology is seen as a new industrial pillar and key to economic security, with PM Ishiba visiting AIST's research center to meet researchers there.