Japan: Governments of United States and Japan signed memorandum of cooperation regarding Technology Prosperity Deal

On 28 October 2025, the Governments of the United States and Japan signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) in Tokyo under the Technology Prosperity Deal. The MOC establishes collaboration in science and technology across several areas, including artificial intelligence (AI) frameworks, the enforcement of protection measures, export promotion, industry standards, and digital well-being. It encompasses high-performance computing, semiconductor and quantum technologies, as well as research, security, and supply chain capacity. The agreement also addresses telecommunications infrastructure, covering Open Radio Access Networks, AI-RAN, all-photonics networks, Beyond 5G and 6G, standards bodies, and submarine cable cooperation. Additional areas include pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain monitoring, quantum performance evaluation, algorithm development, workforce development, fusion supply chains, fuel cycle systems, and research at the JT-60SA test facility.