Japan has a rich heritage in robotics, consumer electronics and the automotive industry. But where are the next growth opportunities? Investment Manager Lucia Gibbard went to Japan to find out. 

• In the foothills of Mount Fuji, robots make robots in total darkness 24/7
• Companies are investing heavily in digital transformation to enhance efficiency
• As the global supply chain diversifies away from China, Japan's semiconductor industry looks set to benefit

Resources:

• ASML - The Future is AI (article)
  ASML’s most recent results sparked volatility across the tech sector. Were investors right to be worried? Investment manager Tom Miedema visited the “the most important tech company you’ve never heard of” to find out more.
• Talking Research Q2 2024 (podcast)
  AI-driven technologies such as ChatGPT are being adopted at breakneck speeds. Because of this, companies are scrambling to keep up – they need smarter software, stronger networks and better computers. This has created huge opportunities for pioneering firms such as TSMC, ASML and Nvidia. Investment managers Tom Miedema and Jamie Zegleman explore whether these innovative companies will maintain their competitive edge.

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