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AI Chip Smuggler Used Japanese Front Company to Evade Export Controls

Tokyo, Saturday, 28 March 2026.
An accused AI chip smuggler used a Tokyo front company to deal with major Japanese corporations, even sharing an address with a publicly traded firm to bypass trade restrictions.

Sony Raises PlayStation 5 Prices Worldwide Amid Surging Component Costs

Tokyo, Friday, 27 March 2026.
Fueled by a 170% jump in memory costs driven by AI demand, Sony is raising PlayStation 5 prices globally by up to $150 starting April 2.