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The strategic importance of STI is growing in today's society, and countries are competing to achieve excellence in this field. Innovation is facilitated in an environment where diverse human resources interact, collaborate, and compete.

The Asia-Pacific region has emerged as a key player in global economic growth and technological innovation.

On March 31, the government working group that has been examining the projected damage scale of a potential Nankai Trough megaquake released an estimate report indicating that up to 298,000 people could die, with economic damages reaching 292 trillion yen.

JST launched Cutting-edge Research and Development on Information & Communication Sciences (CRONOS) in FY2024 with the aim to create innovative information and communication technology based on new ideas and develop human resources.