Fujitsu Introduces AI technology Enabling Highly Accurate Prediction of Vessel Collision Risks on Complex Maritime Routes

TOKYO, Sep 28, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Fujitsu Limited today announced the introduction of a highly-accurate AI technology to predict vessel collision risks on complex sea routes including bay areas. Field trials were conducted between November 2020 and September 2021 under an outsourcing contract with the Japan Coast Guard to demonstrate the […]

Showa Denko Concludes Long-Term Contract to Supply SiC Epitaxial Wafers for Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation

TOKYO, Sep 28, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Showa Denko K.K. (SDK; TSE:4004) concluded a long-term supply contract with Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba), a Japanese electronic device manufacturer providing highly efficient SiC-power-semiconductor based power devices for the global market, to supply SiC epitaxial wafers for power semiconductors (SiC epi-wafers) for […]

Eisai Initiates Rolling Submission to the U.S. FDA for Biologics License Application of Lecanemab (BAN2401) for Early Alzheimer’s Disease Under the Accelerated Approval Pathway

TOKYO, Sep 28, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Eisai Co., Ltd. and Biogen Inc. today announced that Eisai has initiated a rolling submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of a Biologics License Application (BLA) for lecanemab (BAN2401), the company’s investigational anti-amyloid beta (Abeta) protofibril antibody, for the treatment of early […]

MHI is Participating in “The Group of Vienna,” an IAEA Initiative to Discuss and Promote Nuclear Technology’s Roles in Addressing Social Challenges

TOKYO, Sep 27, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) is participating in “The Group of Vienna,” a collaborative initiative of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) working with 13 leading companies in the nuclear industry from around the world. The Group was established at the suggestion of IAEA Director […]

Participation in Japan Automotive Model-Based Engineering Center

TOKYO, Sep 27, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Five Japanese automobile manufacturers (SUBARU CORPORATION, TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Honda Motor Co., Ltd., and Mazda Motor Corporation) and five parts manufacturers (AISIN CORPORATION, JATCO Ltd, DENSO CORPORATION, Panasonic Corporation, and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation) will be filling the role of executive member […]

Mitsui Chemicals Teams up With NEC and dotData to Trial AI-based Price Change Forecasting for Market-Sensitive Products

TOKYO, Sep 24, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (TSE: 4183) has teamed up with NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) to trial an AI-based system for forecasting changes in the prices of specific Mitsui Chemicals products that are sensitive to market conditions. Based on the results of this trial, Mitsui Chemicals intends […]

First Time in the World, Honda Launches the All-New Honda BR-V in Indonesia with Totally New Design and More Advanced Features

Jakarta, Indonesia, Sep 23, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – PT Honda Prospect Motor introduces the second generation of All-New Honda BR-V for the first time in the world at a virtual launch event on September 21, 2021. The second-generation Honda BR-V comes with a completely redesigned look and series of advanced technologies that […]

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering Partners in New Concession of Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram in Joint Venture with Keolis and Mitsubishi Corp.

TOKYO, Sep 22, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering, Ltd. (MHIENG, the Company), a Group company of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) based in Yokohama, Japan, has successfully begun operations of Dubai Metro, a fully automated driverless rail system1), as well as the Dubai Tram network in Dubai, United Arab […]

SDK and SDMC Nominate H. Takahashi as New President and CEO

TOKYO, Sep 22, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Showa Denko (SDK; TSE:4004) announces that Kohei Morikawa will resign as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to become Representative Director and Chairman of the Board of SDK, and Hidehito Takahashi, Representative Director, Managing Corporate Officer, Chief Strategy Officer and General Manager, Preparation Office for […]

MC Reaches Agreement with Denbury on CO2 Transport and Storage Operations for Fuel Ammonia Production

TOKYO, Sep 22, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Mitsubishi Corporation (“MC”) is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with the Texas-based independent energy company Denbury Inc (“Denbury”) on the key term-sheet of CO2 transport and storage operations, via Denbury’s wholly owned subsidiary Denbury Carbon Solutions LLC (“DCS”). The business is […]

Hydrogen-powered Engine Corolla Takes on the Challenge of Transporting Imported Hydrogen at Super Taikyu Series 2021 Suzuka S-tai

Toyota City, Japan, Sep 20, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced today that it will enter a vehicle equipped with a developmental hydrogen-powered engine at the five-hour-long Super Taikyu Series 2021 Powered by Hankook Round 5 Suzuka S-tai, which takes place from September 18 to 19, 2021. The hydrogen-powered […]

Honda Exhibits the World Premiere of All-new BF150, BF135 and BF115 Large-size Marine Outboard Engines at the Genoa International Boat Show 2021

GENOA, Italy, Sep 16, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Honda Motor Europe Ltd. today exhibited the world premiere of the all-new BF150, BF135 and BF115 large-size outboard engines at the Genoa International Boat Show 2021 which began today in Genoa, Liguria Region in Italy. The Show is held from September 16 to 21, […]

Applus+ IDIADA and MHI Group to Develop Testing and Verification System for Highly Automated Vehicles

TOKYO, Sep 16, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Three MHI Group companies have concluded an agreement with Applus+ IDIADA (IDIADA), a Spain-based multinational company that performs engineering, testing and homologation for the automotive industry, on joint development of a testing and verification system for highly automated vehicles. IDIADA has an abundant track record […]

Eisai to Join The Global Environmental Initiative “RE100”

TOKYO, Sep 14, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that it has joined “RE100”, the global environmental initiative that aims to shift the electricity used in business activities to 100% renewable electricity. RE100 is an initiative committed to shifting the electricity used in business activities to 100% renewable energy […]

Telefonica and NEC to Build Open RAN Live Pilots in 4 Global Markets as a Key Milestone Toward Mass Deployment

Madrid and Tokyo, Sep 14, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Telefonica and NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) announced today that they have entered an agreement to conduct Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) pre-commercial trials in Telefonica’s four core global markets: Spain, Germany, the UK and Brazil. Comments from Enrique Blanco, Chief Technology […]

Toyota to Launch All-New Corolla Cross

Toyota City, Japan, Sep 14, 2021 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has announced that it will launch the all-new Corolla Cross today, on September 14, 2021. Since the launch of the first-generation in 1966, the Corolla series has continued to evolve and embrace new challenges based on the “plus alpha” […]