ABB是全球工业机器人4大巨头之1。软银集团从ABB手中收购机器人业务的目的是通过把AI 与机器人相融合，来主导制造领域的革新。在这一领域，英伟达也正在与安川电机一同寻找 业务机会…… 日本软银集团（SBG）10月8日发布消息称，将收购瑞士ABB的机器人业务。总收购额为 53.75亿美元，目标是在2026年内完成收购。软银集团此前一直针对数据中心、半导体等人 工智能（AI）领域加大投资，将把投资领域扩大至机器人领域。 ABB将把机器人部门分拆成独立公司，软银集团将通过旗下子公司收购新公司的全部股份。 本次收购将接受欧洲、中国、美国反垄断部门的审查并推进相关程序。 软银集团的会长兼社长孙正义（7月的演讲） 软银集团的会长兼社长孙正义就此次收购表示："下一个前沿领域是（机器人及自动驾驶等） 物理AI（Physical AI）"。他进一步强调："通过将（超越人类智慧的）超级人工智能（ASI） 与机器人技术相融合，实现开创人类未来的划时代进化"。 在全球工业机器人市场，ABB的份额排在第2～3位。ABB在运用"数字孪生"（在虚拟空间中 重现工厂内的场景）技术方面处于领先地位。日本国内的同行企业指出，"在机器人巨头中， ...

Core Viewpoint - China's involvement in Indonesia's energy transition is deepening as Western partners fail to fulfill their commitments, but this business model may carry risks related to regulatory and environmental measures [5][6]. Group 1: Energy Transition Partnership - In 2022, an international alliance led by Western countries, including Japan, initiated the "Just Energy Transition Partnership" (JETP) to help Indonesia reduce its reliance on coal, promising a total of $20 billion in funding, which includes grants, low-interest loans, and private financing. However, only $1.2 billion has been disbursed to date [6]. - The early promoter of JETP, the United States, quietly withdrew in March 2025, leaving Germany and Japan to coordinate the efforts [7]. Group 2: China's Role in Indonesia - Chinese companies are increasingly participating in Indonesia's green energy value chain, engaging in projects such as photovoltaics, hydropower, and electric vehicle assembly, often supported by national financing and progressing rapidly [7].

Core Viewpoint - The recent Nobel Prize wins by Japanese researchers are expected to stimulate interest in STEM fields among the younger generation in Japan, addressing concerns about the country's declining research capabilities and low proportion of STEM graduates [2][5]. Group 1: Nobel Prize Impact - Japan has produced eight Nobel laureates in Chemistry, with the latest winners being Yoshinori Ohsumi in 2019 and Shibumi Sakaguchi in 2023, marking a resurgence in recognition for Japanese researchers [2][4]. - The achievements of these laureates are seen as a catalyst for encouraging young people to pursue careers in science, potentially reversing the trend of declining STEM enrollment [2][5]. Group 2: STEM Education Statistics - In 2023, only 35% of Japan's doctoral graduates specialized in STEM fields, which is below the OECD average of 43%, ranking Japan 32nd out of 38 countries [5][6]. - There is a notable trend of students opting for master's degrees instead of pursuing doctoral studies, particularly influenced by the structure of private universities that emphasize humanities and social sciences [5]. Group 3: Government Initiatives - The Japanese government has established a 300 billion yen fund aimed at increasing the number of graduates in STEM fields, providing substantial subsidies to public and private universities to promote restructuring of departments [5][6]. - The government aims to raise the proportion of STEM degree holders to 50% by around 2032, reflecting a strategic shift to enhance the country's research capabilities [6]. Group 4: Changing Employment Landscape - There is a growing demand for highly specialized doctoral talent in Japanese companies, indicating a shift in recruitment and personnel policies [7]. - The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology is committed to ensuring financial support for young researchers, acknowledging the need for improved support for basic science [7].

京都大学的北川进特别教授（74岁）因在应对地球气候变暖和能源问题方面抓住了关键突破点，于8日 被授予2025年诺贝尔化学奖。北川教授自学生时代起便以卓越的洞察力和直觉完成了多项伟业，相关人 士纷纷赞扬他的成就。 "他是个用关西方言开玩笑、随和的人"，广岛大学特任教授佐藤弘志（45岁）曾在北川团队中研究多孔 性物质，他如此评价北川。 "有这样罕见才能的人获奖，再高兴不过了"，北川教授博士毕业后，与他共同研究十余年的近畿大学的 宗像恵名名誉教授（84岁）这样兴奋地说道。 宗像教授至今仍记得北川在研究生时期的印象。在一次化合物讨论会上，他以敏锐的问题追问的姿态让 宗像教授感叹："这是个出色的年轻人"。据说正是这个原因，宗像教授决定聘请北川担任助手。他回忆 说："他从不自大，总是尊重他人的立场"。 在宗像教授的实验室里，北川发现了此次获奖的对象——多孔高分子材料。 当他使用大型计算机解析晶体结构时，发现一种化合物呈现均匀大小孔洞排列的正六边形结构。北川凭 直觉感到这可能有实际应用价值。宗像教授评价说："他能够注意到别人未曾察觉的巨大矿脉，这种直 觉力非常出众"。 京都大学 特别教授 北川进 "他能够注意到别人未曾察觉 ...

Core Viewpoint - The Nobel Prize in Chemistry for 2025 has been awarded to Professor Jin Kitagawa from Kyoto University and two other scientists for their groundbreaking research on Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs), which have significant implications for decarbonization, drug development, and various chemical industries [2][4]. Group 1: MOF Technology - MOFs are materials capable of efficiently separating, recovering, and storing gases, with a rapidly expanding global research and industrial application landscape [5]. - The internal structure of MOFs is filled with micropores, providing a surface area equivalent to that of a football field per gram, allowing for substantial adsorption of specific molecules [5]. - Current applications of MOFs include maintaining fruit freshness and semiconductor manufacturing, with future potential in decarbonization by separating and recovering CO2 from industrial emissions or air [5]. Group 2: Award Recipients and Contributions - The award recognizes the contributions of three scientists: Jin Kitagawa, Richard Robson from the University of Melbourne, and Omar Yaghi from the University of California, Berkeley [4]. - Jin Kitagawa discovered porous materials formed from metal-organic compounds in 1989, leading to a global research surge [5]. - Richard Robson's research in 1989 demonstrated the ion exchange capabilities of these structures, while Omar Yaghi improved the stability of MOFs at high temperatures in 1999, expanding their industrial applications [5]. Group 3: Future Applications and Vision - The potential of MOFs in capturing and separating components from the air, such as CO2, oxygen, or water, is emphasized as crucial for societal and environmental sustainability [5]. - The ability to design MOFs to allow target substances to naturally enter their micropores positions them as a low-cost, high-efficiency solution for gas separation and recovery [5].

瑞典皇家科学院于10月8日宣布，2025年诺贝尔化学奖授予日本京都大学特别教授北川进（74岁）等三位科学家。 评审委员会评价称，他们在"金属有机框架（MOF）"材料方面的研究成果具有开创性，可将特定物质封装在结构内部，对脱碳、药物研发以及化学等多 个产业领域的发展作出了重要贡献。 版权声明：日本经济新闻社版权所有，未经授权不得转载或部分复制，违者必究。 日经中文网 https://cn.nikkei.com ...

中国化妆品牌"花西子"在日本上市的护肤系列"气色双生"（东京都中央区） 中国化妆品牌花西子10月8日在日本上市以汉方美容理念为基础护肤系列"气色双生"。在日本市场，本 土品牌以及欧美、韩国品牌长期主导。花西子此前主打彩妆产品，此次估计借鉴了韩国化妆品在日本的 普及策略…… 中国化妆品牌花西子（Florasis）10月8日在日本上市护肤产品系列。新系列以汉方（中草药）美容理念 为基础，针对肤色暗沉、松弛等皮肤问题，推出包括化妆水、早晚用面霜、美容精华等共6款产品。花 西子希望借此在由资生堂、花王等日本本土品牌以及欧美、韩国品牌长期主导的日本市场中打开突破 口。 产品中添加了从"一根莲茎生两朵花"的"双头莲"中提取的精华，以及灵芝、黄芪等作为中药材沿用已久 的汉方成分，据称可以调理出滋润有光泽的肌肤。 此次在日本上市的护肤系列名为 "气色双生"。其中，化妆水（120毫升）预想售价为6050日元（约合人 民币283元），早晚用面霜（50毫升）为8690日元（约合人民币406元）。10月8日起将先在电商平台上 发售，并计划于10月底在东京银座的商业设施 "GINZA SIX" 的旗舰店上架。 花西子于2017年诞生于 ...

资料图 由于市场担忧日本自民党总裁高市早苗重视的积极财政与宽松货币政策，投资者持续卖出日 元，出现了所谓的"高市交易" …… 在10月7日的纽约外汇市场上，日元对美元汇率一度跌至1美元兑152日元区间，这是自2月中 旬以来约8个月来首次触及该水平。由于市场担忧日本自民党总裁高市早苗重视的积极财政与 宽松货币政策，投资者持续卖出日元，出现了所谓的"高市交易"。 在日元兑欧元的汇率方面，日元更创下历史新低。一度触及1欧元兑177.10日元区间，为 1999年欧元诞生以来的日元贬值、欧元升值水平。 高市的经济智囊之一、前内阁官房参与本田悦朗6日接受彭博社采访时表示："如果日元兑美 元超过150日元，或许就稍有些过头了"。受此言论影响，7日日元一度回升至150日元区间， 但进入纽约交易时段后，日元卖盘再次占据主导。 推动日元持续贬值的背景，是市场普遍认为日本的宽松金融环境仍将持续。本田在采访中也 显示出认识称，日本银行（央行）在10月29日至30日召开的货币政策会议上"要加息恐怕很 难"。 高市早在去年的自民党总裁选举中就曾表示："现在加息是愚蠢的"，以此牵制日银的尽快加 息。她在10月4日的发言中再次强调："（对金 ...

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the rise of female conservative political leaders in Japan, particularly focusing on the potential of Sanae Takaichi to become Japan's first female Prime Minister, paralleling trends seen in Europe with leaders like Giorgia Meloni and Marine Le Pen [2][6]. Group 1: Female Leadership in Politics - Sanae Takaichi is seen as a significant figure in Japan's political landscape, marking the first time a woman has led the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) since its establishment in 1955 [4]. - The emergence of female leaders in conservative parties is viewed as a response to the previous failures of liberal parties to break the "glass ceiling" despite attempts to promote gender equality [5][6]. - The article highlights the cautious stance of Takaichi on issues like "selective surname for married couples," raising questions about the advancement of gender equality under her leadership [4]. Group 2: Nationalism and Gender - The article notes a trend where women in politics are sometimes used as tools for nationalism, with Takaichi's leadership potentially intertwining national identity with gender [2][9]. - The rise of right-wing populist parties in Japan, which have a significant female representation, reflects a broader European trend of conservative parties promoting female leaders [8]. - The narrative of women as national symbols is illustrated by candidates like Kiyoka Shioiri, who campaigned on a maternal image, suggesting a blend of femininity with nationalist sentiments [10][12]. Group 3: Comparative Analysis with Europe - The article draws parallels between Japan and Europe, noting that the political landscape in Japan is influenced by the success of female leaders in European conservative parties, such as Meloni in Italy [6][8]. - The rise of right-wing populism in Japan, characterized by a focus on "Japan First," mirrors similar movements in Europe, where nationalism often overshadows globalism [12]. - Takaichi's leadership is seen as a potential shift in Japan's political image, aiming to refresh the conservative party's approach while navigating the complexities of gender and nationalism [6][12].

Core Viewpoint - BYD is set to showcase its lightweight electric vehicle at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 in Tokyo, marking its first tailored offering for the Japanese market [2][4]. Group 1: Product Launch and Market Entry - BYD plans to enter the Japanese lightweight vehicle market by the second half of 2026, developing a platform specifically for this market [4]. - The targeted price for the new lightweight electric vehicle is approximately 2.5 million yen (around 117,000 RMB), aiming to be one of the lowest-priced models in its category [4]. - This will be the first time BYD has designed a vehicle specifically for a foreign market, as it has previously focused on exporting models primarily sold in China [4]. Group 2: Exhibition Details - At the Japan Mobility Show, BYD will display a total of eight passenger vehicles, including existing models such as "Sea Lion 7," "Dolphin," and "Seal" [5]. - The company will gradually announce the details of the vehicles to be exhibited at the event [5].