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Akita Prefectural Government to Boost Tourism and Trade with Delegation to Taiwan and Hong Kong Jul. 17, 2026. - The Akita Prefectural Government has announced a high-level delegation, led by Governor Kenta Suzuki, to visit Taiwan and Hong Kong from July 19 to 23. The mission aims to enhance inbound tourism and expand the export channels of Akita's premium products, such as Akita Beef, Shirakami Negi, and local sake. The delegation will commence their journey on July 19, traveling […]
JCB Marks 30 Years in the Philippines Amid Japan-Philippines Friendship Celebration Jul. 17, 2026. - JCB, the international payment brand from Japan, is celebrating its 30th anniversary in the Philippines in 2026, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and the Philippines. This dual celebration underscores the enduring partnership between the two nations, with JCB playing a significant role in fostering cultural and economic ties. Since entering the Philippine market in 1996, […]
TANAKA Launches Major Hydrogen Fuel Cell Facility in Japan Jul. 17, 2026. - TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd. has commenced operations of the 'TANAKA H2 Nexus,' one of Japan's largest 500 kW pure hydrogen fuel cell power generation facilities, at its Shonan Fuel Cell Power Plant in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture. The facility, operational since July 8, 2026, underscores TANAKA's commitment to advancing a hydrogen society by serving as both a material supplier […]
Eisai and Biogen’s Lecanemab Shows Promising Results in Alzheimer’s Study Jul. 16, 2026. - Eisai Co., Ltd. and Biogen Inc. have announced encouraging findings from their Lecanemab in Early Alzheimer's Disease (LEADER) Study, revealing that 82.5% of participants either remained stable or showed improvement over an average of 17 months of therapy. The results, presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2026, indicate that LEQEMBI treatment may help slow cognitive decline and maintain daily […]
FDA Approves Subcutaneous Alzheimer’s Treatment by Eisai and Biogen Jul. 16, 2026. - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a supplemental Biologics License Application for a subcutaneous form of lecanemab, branded as LEQEMBI IQLIK, for the treatment of early Alzheimer's disease, Eisai Co., Ltd. and Biogen Inc. announced. This approval introduces a once-weekly, at-home administration option via an autoinjector, offering a convenient alternative to intravenous dosing from the start of treatment. […]
Eisai’s Etalanetug Shows Promise in Reducing Alzheimer’s Biomarker Jul. 16, 2026. - Eisai Co., Ltd. has announced promising findings for its investigational anti-MTBR antibody, etalanetug, which demonstrated a reduction in plasma eMTBR-tau243, a key biomarker associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD) tau tangle pathology. The results were shared at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2026. Etalanetug targets the microtubule-binding region of tau protein, potentially preventing the progression of tau pathology in the brain. […]
NEC Unveils AI-Driven 3D Model Generation Technology Jul. 16, 2026. - NEC Corporation has announced the development of a pioneering technology that utilizes proprietary artificial intelligence to rapidly create highly detailed 3D models from video footage captured by general-purpose cameras, such as those found on smartphones. This innovation, developed in collaboration with the Keio AI Research Center, can generate 3D models in as little as one minute, even in dynamic environments […]
Hitachi Rail Earns EcoVadis Platinum Medal for Sustainability Jul. 16, 2026. - Hitachi Rail has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing it among the top 1% of businesses assessed globally by EcoVadis over the past year. This accolade underscores the strength of Hitachi Rail's sustainability management system and its commitment to responsible business practices, environmental stewardship, ethical conduct, and supply chain transparency. The EcoVadis Platinum Medal is the highest level of […]

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