TOKYO, Nov 7, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Osaka University and NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) are moving forward with efforts to realize a data infrastructure supporting Open Science. In 2021, The Joint Research Laboratory for Integrated Infrastructure of High Performance Computing and Data Analysis was established within the Cybermedia Center, Osaka University […]
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Fujitsu signs agreement with Andalusian Regional Government to advance regional healthcare cybersecurity ecosystem
Fujitsu today announced that Fujitsu Spain has signed a General Action Protocol with the Regional Government of Andalusia to establish a framework for collaboration and institutional cooperation, with the ambition to establish Malaga as a center of knowledge on cybersecurity in the field of healthcare and, in particular, the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) at […]
UNIQLO Creates Over 1,000-Square-Meter ‘LifeScape’ Booth for China International Import Expo 2023
Shanghai and Tokyo, Nov 6, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Global apparel retailer UNIQLO has officially launched its more than 1,000-square-meter LifeScape booth at the 2023 China International Import Expo (CIIE), taking place from November 5 to 10 in Shanghai. LifeScape presents a new vision for lifestyles and retail, showcasing the technological advances […]
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Delivers Large YoY Increases to Order Intake, Revenue, and Profit in Remarkable First Half, Raises FY2023 Order Intake Guidance
TOKYO, Nov 6, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI, TSE Code: 7011) announced that order intake rose 55.4% year-over-year to ¥3,137.0 billion in the half-year ended September 30, 2023. Revenue rose 10.3% to ¥2,069.2 billion year-over-year, resulting in profit from business activities (business profit) of ¥100.9 billion, an 84.1% increase […]
15th HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair enjoys successful three-day run
HONG KONG, Nov 6, 2023 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The 15th HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), ended yesterday after a successful three-day run (3-5 November). The fair drew keen buyers from emerging markets. Several regions stood out including Korea, Mainland China and […]
Toyota Reaches Global Production of 300 Million Cars
Toyota City, Japan, Nov 6, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) has reached a cumulative global production total of 300 million cars, Including production numbers for September 2023. This number was achieved 88 years and two months after Toyota’s very first cars, the Model G1 truck, was produced by the […]
Title-deciding Bahrain win for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing
Toyota City, Japan, Nov 6, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – TOYOTA GAZOO Racing brought the curtain down on a thrilling 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season with a one-two victory in the 8 Hours of Bahrain to decide the destination of the drivers’ title. Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryo Hirakawa won […]
Fujitsu strengthens Salesforce Marketing Cloud business through share purchase agreement with Japanese market-leader toBe Marketing
Fujitsu today announced that it has entered into a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of all shares of toBe Marketing, Inc. (toBe Marketing), a company with market-leading experience in Salesforce marketing automation in Japan. Fujitsu plans to complete the acquisition of the shares in December 2023 following the successful completion of all necessary procedures. […]
Hitachi to transfer Hitachi Power Semiconductor Device shares to MinebeaMitsumi for further growth and corporate value enhancement of Hitachi Power Semiconductor Device
TOKYO, Nov 2, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501) has signed an agreement today to transfer all shares of its wholly owned subsidiary, Hitachi Power Semiconductor Device, to MinebeaMitsumi Inc. for further growth and corporate value enhancement ofHitachi Power Semiconductor Device. Reason for the Share Transfer Hitachi Power Semiconductor Device was […]
Namwiwat Medical Corporation Plc (NAM) enjoys first day on SET
BANGKOK, Oct 31, 2023 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Namwiwat Medical Corporation Pcl (NAM) is confident that investors will respond well to the first day of trading of the Company’s shares on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). The Company aspires to become a leader in the manufacturing, import, and distribution of medical instruments […]
Japan and U.S.-based TerraPower expand SFR development partnership to support carbon neutrality efforts
TOKYO, Nov 1, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), Mitsubishi FBR Systems (MFBR), and TerraPower have expanded their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the development of sodium-cooled fast reactor (SFR) technologies. In January 2022, TerraPower, JAEA and MHI signed a MOU to collaborate on SFR […]
MHIET Achieves Stable Combustion of up to 50 vol% Hydrogen on Single Cylinder Test Engine
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger, Ltd. (MHIET), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, confirmed stable combustion of hydrogen admixture through a testing of a single cylinder engine. The test achieved stable combustion with up to 50 vol% hydrogen admixture without losing the rated output. In preparation for targeted commercialization in FY2025, MHIET […]
JCB expands partnership with Stripe to boost e-commerce merchant acceptance in Europe, Singapore and Hong Kong
TOKYO, SAN FRANCISCO and DUBLIN, Nov 1, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., and Stripe, a financial infrastructure platform for businesses, today announced that they will expand partnership for Europe, Singapore and Hong Kong. The collaboration will provide new growth opportunities for […]
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Holds Christening and Launch Ceremony of New Roll-on/Roll-off Ship FUGAKU MARU in Shimonoseki
TOKYO, Nov 1, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group company based in Yokohama, today held a christening and launch ceremony for the FUGAKU MARU, a roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO) ship under construction for FUJITRANS Corporation. The ceremony took place at the Enoura Plant of MHI’s Shimonoseki […]
Hitachi Rail secures clearance for EUR1,660m Thales GTS acquisition
Hitachi Rail has been given clearance to proceed with its EUR1,660 million acquisition of Thales’ Ground Transportation Systems business on 30 October 2023. The publication of the European Commission’s (EC) approval means that the deal has now received clearance from all 13 competition authorities which reviewed the acquisition. Prior to the European Commission’s clearance, the […]
MHI Receives Order for Two Automated People Mover (APM) Systems at Orlando International Airport
TOKYO, Oct 31, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has received an order for the replacement of two existing Automated People Mover (APM)* lines at Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, Florida. Orlando International Airport APM The contract, which also includes APM Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services, was awarded […]
Mitsubishi Power and Egypt Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy Sign Upgrade and Reliability Agreement Extension for Sidi Krir and El-Atf Power Plants
CAIRO, Oct 31, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Power, a power solution brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today announced a contract agreement with the Egyptian Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy, for the upgrade and reliability of the Sidi Krir and El-Atf power plants, extending the previous agreement signed in […]
DENSO Announces Second Quarter Financial Results
DENSO, a leading mobility supplier, today announced global financial results for its second quarter, ending September 30, 2023, for its 2024 fiscal year, ending March 31, 2024: Consolidated revenue totaled 3,513.5 billion yen (US$23.5 billion), a 16.3 percent increase from the previous year. Consolidated operating profit totaled 211.8 billion yen (US$1.4 billion), a 36.3 percent […]
Mazda Rotary Engine Vehicle Total Production Volume Surpasses Two Million Units
HIROSHIMA, Japan, Oct 31, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mazda Motor Corporation today announced that total production volume of rotary engine vehicles has surpassed two million units.* The rotary engine is an engine with a unique structure that uses rotational movement of triangular rotors to generate power. The first vehicle Mazda equipped with […]
KDDI, Cisco, and Fujitsu start full-scale operation of telecommunications network to reduce power consumption by approximately 40%
TOKYO, Oct 31, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – KDDI Corporation, Cisco Systems G.K, and Fujitsu Limited announced that on Oct 1st, 2023 they have started full-scale operations of the metro network, a regional network that combines the IP layer network and optical transmission layer network for streamlined operations. The metro network features a […]
Bahrain title showdown for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing
Toyota City, Japan, Oct 30, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – TOYOTA GAZOO Racing aims to bring the curtain down on the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season with another title-winning celebration in the 8 Hours of Bahrain. The team secured the manufacturers’ World Championship in the penultimate race, on home ground at […]
Japanese joint research group achieves a world record of 1.2Tbps for optical signal transmission with over 1Tbps data transfer in field trial
TOKYO, Oct 30, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – A Japanese consortium of joint research partners including the National Institute of Informatics (NII), Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT), Nippon Telegraph and Telephone East Corporation (NTT EAST), and Fujitsu Limited today announced that they have constructed the world’s longest transmission link at 1.2 Tbps […]
The 17th JCB World Conference Held in Okinawa, Japan
TOKYO, Oct 27, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s leading international payment brand held the 17th JCB World Conference in Okinawa, Japan on October 25 and 26. The conference brought together over 300 participants from 186 companies, primarily JCB Card issuers and merchant acquirers, representing 21 countries and regions. The […]
DENSO Hosted a Press Conference at JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023
KARIYA, JAPAN, Oct 26, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – DENSO CORPORATION hosted a press conference at JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023 held at Tokyo Big Sight on October 26. Shinnosuke Hayashi, President and COO introduced the strategy to maximize our contributions to “Green” and “Peace of Mind.” Shinnnouke Hayashi, President and COO of DENSO […]
Establishment of a Social Corporation Program for Smart Building Systems by the University of Tokyo and Nine Private Business Entities
TOKYO, Oct 26, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The School of Engineering of the University of Tokyo, in collaboration with Kandenko Co., Ltd., Kyudenko Corporation, SHINRYO CORPORATION, Taikisha Ltd., Dai-Dan Co., Ltd., Takasago Thermal Engineering Co., Ltd., Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc., Tonets Corporation, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd., will […]
World Premiere of the Mitsubishi D:X Concept at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 – An Electrified Crossover MPV Concept Car with Mitsubishi Motors-ness Inspiring a Sense of Adventure
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation held the world premiere of the Mitsubishi D:X Concept1 electrified crossover MPV at the Japan Mobility Show 20232. In addition, a prototype of the all-new Triton3 pickup truck, scheduled for launch in Japan in early 2024, also made its Japanese debut. At the press conference, Takao Kato, president and chief executive officer, […]
Mazda Unveils ‘MAZDA ICONIC SP’ Compact Sports Car Concept
HIROSHIMA, Japan, Oct 25, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mazda Motor Corporation today unveiled the MAZDA ICONIC SP, a new concept car for the first time at Japan Mobility Show 2023.(1) MAZDA ICONIC SP is a new type of compact sports car concept, designed to adopt to the new era and respond to […]
LEQEMBI (lecanemab-Irmb) Named One of Time’s Best Inventions of 2023
TOKYO, Oct 25, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Eisai Co. Ltd. announced today that TIME has selected Alzheimer’s disease (AD) treatment LEQEMBI® (lecanemab-irmb) as one of THE BEST INVENTIONS of 2023 in the Medical Care category. TIME’s annual list of THE BEST INVENTIONS features “200 extraordinary innovations changing lives.” To compile the list, […]
Lexus Debuts Next-Generation Battery EV Concept and Vision for the Future of Mobility at the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023
At the inaugural Japan Mobility Show 2023, Lexus introduced a range of concept models under the theme “Pushing the Boundaries of the Electrified Experience”, envisioning new possibilities for mobility through electric cars. The Lexus booth hosted the global debut of the next-generation Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) concept car LF-ZC, set for release in2026, along with […]
Alba marks important milestone in PS5 Block 4 Project with the arrival of Mitsubishi Power M701JAC Gas Turbine
TOKYO, Oct 25, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), one of the world’s largest aluminium smelters, marked a new milestone in its Power Station 5 (PS5) Block 4 Project with the arrival of Mitsubishi Power’s M701JAC Gas Turbine (GT) on 16 October 2023. The M701JAC GT is the first-of-its-kind in […]