Sharp Corporation and Sharp Energy Solutions Corporation Sign Memorandum of Understanding with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, and AAR Japan for Donation of Solar Modules to Kenya

TOKYO, August 21, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Sharp Corporation and Sharp Energy Solutions Corporation (*1) (hereinafter referred to as “Sharp”) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) regarding the donation of solar modules to support electrification-deficient areas in the Republic of Kenya (hereinafter “Kenya”). This MOU is signed with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, […]

Aiming to Build Battery Ecosystem, Toyota and Mazda Start Tests of Energy Storage System Using Electrified Vehicle Batteries

HIROSHIMA, Japan, August 21, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) have started field tests of Toyota’s Sweep Energy Storage System* at Mazda’s Hiroshima Plant in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. For the tests, the power system at Mazda’s headquarters campus-the only power generation system operated by an automaker […]

NEC signs Memorandum of Cooperation with the Senegalese government, CFPT-SJ, JICA, and four Japan-based companies for vocational training in Senegal

Tokyo, Japan, August 21, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) — NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) in the vocational training sector in Senegal with the Senegalese government, the Senegal-Japan Vocational Training Center (CFPT-SJ), the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Toyota Tsusho Corporation (Toyota Tsusho), Daikin Industries, […]

Sharp Corporation and Sharp Energy Solutions Corporation Sign Memorandum of Understanding with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, and IOM to Advance Cooperation through Renewable Energy

TOKYO, August 21, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Sharp Corporation and Sharp Energy Solutions Corporation (*1) (hereinafter referred to as “Sharp”) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) regarding the cooperation through renewable energy to advance improved access to basic services in displacement-affected areas in the Republic of Kenya (hereinafter “Kenya”). This MOU […]

TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP and TANAKA MIRAI Lab. Successfully Carries Out Space Protein Crystallization Experiments

TOKYO, Aug 22, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – TANAKA MIRAI Lab., part of TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd. (head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Group CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), has developed an experimental unit for space molecular crystallization using Au nanostructure formation technology (patent pending). On April 21, 2025 (local time), the experimental unit was installed […]

China International Development Corporation acquires strategic 20% stake in NVT

HONG KONG, Aug 22, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – China International Development Corporation Limited (“the Company”; SEHK: 0264) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 20% equity interest in NVTHK Ltd. (“NVT”), a Hong Kong-based financial technology innovator and first mover in the Real-World Asset (“RWA”) […]

TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP and TANAKA MIRAI Lab. Successfully Carries Out Space Protein Crystallization Experiments

TOKYO, Aug 22, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – TANAKA MIRAI Lab., part of TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd. (head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Group CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), has developed an experimental unit for space molecular crystallization using Au nanostructure formation technology (patent pending). On April 21, 2025 (local time), the experimental unit was installed […]

NEC develops robot control technology using AI to achieve safe, efficient autonomous movement even at sites with many obstacles

TOKYO, August 21, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) — NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has developed technology that utilizes AI to enable safe, efficient autonomous control of robot movement even in complex environments with many obstacles. NEC’s in-house demonstrations of this technology have confirmed that a robot’s travel time can be reduced by up to 50% […]

NEC collaborates with WFP to strengthen cooperative development in Africa

Tokyo, Japan, August 20, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) — NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to strengthen collaborative development assistance in Africa, coinciding with the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9). This will contribute to the aims of […]

Hitachi High-Tech and NOF Metal Coatings use materials informatics to improve the efficiency and sophistication of research and development work

TOKYO, August 19th, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Hitachi High-Tech (“Hitachi High-Tech”) is providing its MI Solutions using Materials Informatics (“MI”) to the NOF Metal Coatings Group (“NOF”). We are working together to explore ways to improve the efficiency and sophistication of research and development operations. This has led to a more than […]

NEC and ClimateAi Develop Conceptual Model to Promote Climate Change Adaptation in Agriculture

Tokyo, Japan, August 19, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701), in collaboration with ClimateAi, a San Francisco-based startup that built the first climate resilience platform, has developed a conceptual model to estimate the effectiveness of climate change adaptation measures for cocoa and rice cultivation in Africa. In this project, ClimateAi’s […]

Fujitsu signs new licensing agreement with Palantir

Kawasaki, Japan, August 19, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Fujitsu today announced the signing of a new licensing agreement with Palantir Technologies Japan for the Palantir Artificial Intelligence Platform (Palantir AIP), a software that supports the integration of generative AI into business operations. The agreement, signed on August 5, 2025, will allow Fujitsu to […]

Team Mitsubishi Ralliart Triumphs at Asia Cross Country Rally 2025 with Chayapon Yotha’s Overall Victory and Team Award

TOKYO, August 18, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that Team Mitsubishi Ralliart, which receives technical support from the company, has won first place in the Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR) 2025, held in Thailand from August 8 to 16. The team competed with the Triton1 pickup truck […]

UNFPA and NEC Collaborate to Build Beneficiary Information Management and e-Voucher System

Tokyo, Japan, August 18, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) — NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) (*1), which promotes activities to protect the health and rights of women and girls, to collaborate on the development of a beneficiary information management […]

Eisai Launches In-House Developed Anti-Insomnia Drug DAYVIGO(R) (Lemborexant) in China

TOKYO, August 18, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”) announced today that the in-house discovered and developed orexin receptor antagonist DAYVIGO® (brand name in China: “DAYVIGO®“ generic name: lemborexant) has launched in China for the treatment of adults with insomnia, characterized by difficulties with sleep […]

Mitsubishi Corporation to acquire shares in Copper World copper mine project in the US

TOKYO, August 14, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Corporation (“MC”) is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement to acquire a 30% interest in the Copper World copper mine project (the “Project”) owned by Hudbay Minerals Inc. (“Hudbay”) for a total consideration of USD 600 million (approximately JPY 87 billion), consisting […]

Team Mitsubishi Ralliart Conducts Shakedown Ahead of Asia Cross Country Rally 2025: Targeting First Overall Championship in Three Years

Team Mitsubishi Ralliart TOKYO, August 7, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that Team Mitsubishi Ralliart, which receives technical support from the company, will compete in the upcoming Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR) 2025 scheduled for August 8 to 16 in Thailand1. The team will enter three Triton2 pickup […]

Toyota to Establish New Vehicle Manufacturing Plant in Japan

Toyota City, Japan, August 7, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced today that it plans to acquire land in the Teihoucho area of Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, to establish a new vehicle manufacturing plant. Operations at the new plant are planned to start in the early 2030s, with production […]

MHI Heat Pumps NZ Wins People’s Choice Award for Third Year Running

TOKYO, August 7, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Customers continue to choose Mitsubishi Heavy Industries as their preferred heat pump!  For the third consecutive year, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Heat Pumps NZ has proudly been awarded the People’s Choice Award by independent consumer advocacy group Consumer, recognising our commitment to quality, reliability and customer satisfaction.  In Consumer’s latest independent […]

Shoucheng Highlights VC Role and Robot Lineup at WRC 2025

HONG KONG, Aug 7, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC), themed “Empowering Robots with Intelligence, Enhancing Embodied Intelligence”, will officially kick off on August 8 at the Beijing Yichuang International Convention and Exhibition Center. As the largest edition to date, WRC 2025 serves as both a comprehensive review of […]

Fastport eQuad, Flagship Product from New Honda Business Venture, Wins “Red Dot: Best of the Best 2025” Award in Red Dot Award: Design Concept

TOKYO, Japan, August 6, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Honda today announced that the Fastport eQuad, an all-electric micromobility vehicle for last-mile delivery, has won the Red Dot: Best of the Best 2025 award in the Design Concept competition of the Red Dot Design Award*1. Moreover, two electric motorcycle concept models, the EV Fun […]

Dream Incubator and DENSO Launch Demonstration Project for Digital Platform Development for Mobility Circular Economy and Integrated Manufacturing for India

KARIYA, JAPAN, August 6, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Dream Incubator Inc. (headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President, Takayuki Miyake; “DI”) and DENSO CORPORATION (headquartered in Kariya, Aichi; President and CEO, Representative Member of the Board, Shinnosuke Hayashi; “DENSO”) are pleased to announce that their joint initiative, “Digital Platform Development for Mobility […]

Fujitsu’s CHRO Roundtable Report 2025 highlights data-driven HRBP practices for human capital management

Kawasaki, Japan, August 6, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Fujitsu Limited today announced the release of its CHRO Roundtable Report 2025. The report is based on the third session of its CHRO Roundtable initiative which aims to advance human capital management at Japanese corporations by facilitating cross-industry discussions among Chief Human Resource Officers […]

MHI Selected to Enter Next Stage Procurement Process for Australia’s New General-Purpose Frigates

Upgraded Mogami-class Frigate (4,800 ton type) (Image) TOKYO, August 5, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The Australian Government announced on August 5 that it has selected Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) to enter the next stage procurement process for Australia’s new General-Purpose frigates by selecting the Upgraded Mogami-class frigate as the preferred platform. […]

12 New Companies Join Toyota Woven City as Inventors

12 new Inventors bring total to 19 Phase 1’s official launch set for September 25 Woven City to serve as a test course for new forms of mobility that empower daily life TOKYO, Japan, August 4, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Toyota Motor Corporation (“Toyota”) and Woven by Toyota, Inc. (“WbyT”) today announced the […]