ispace and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Partner for 2028 Lunar Mission Jul. 31, 2026. - ispace, inc. and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) have signed a contract for launch and transportation services for ispace's Mission 3 ULTRA Lunar Lander, scheduled for 2028. This collaboration marks the first time a Japanese-made lunar lander and rocket will work together, a significant milestone in Japan's space exploration efforts. The agreement allows ispace to leverage MHI's H3 rocket, enhancing […]
Mazda to Begin Local Assembly of CX-30 in Indonesia Jul. 31, 2026. - Mazda Motor Corporation announced plans to commence local assembly of the MAZDA CX-30 in Indonesia starting July 29, 2026. The initiative marks a strategic move to bolster Mazda's presence in the ASEAN region, with Indonesia identified as a key market alongside Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand. The local assembly operations will be managed by PT Eurokars Motor Indonesia (EMI), Mazda's exclusive […]
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Fujitsu to Develop AI Platform for Japanese Financial Institutions Jul. 29, 2026. - Fujitsu Limited announced plans to develop the “Uvance for Finance AI Transformation Platform,” an AI platform aimed at enhancing AI utilization among financial institutions in Japan, starting August 1, 2026. The platform will incorporate Fujitsu's proprietary “Kozuchi Enterprise AI Factory,” ensuring data sovereignty and AI trustworthiness. It will feature the “Takane” large language model, designed to accommodate the specific business […]
TOMY to Unveil Multi-story Parking Garage and Fan Community Jul. 28, 2026. - TOMY Company, Ltd. has announced the upcoming launch of the 'Automated tomica PARKING with showroom' across 10 Asian markets in late September 2026. The multi-story parking garage is part of the tomica+ series, a line designed for adult enthusiasts of the TOMICA diecast minicar brand. The product is set to retail at 41,800 yen, inclusive of taxes, and will be […]
Toyota Joins cellcentric as Equal Partner with Volvo and Daimler Jul. 28, 2026. - The Volvo Group, Daimler Truck AG, and Toyota Motor Corporation have finalized a binding agreement for Toyota to become an equal partner and shareholder in cellcentric, a joint venture focused on developing fuel cell systems for heavy-duty commercial applications. Each company will hold a one-third stake in cellcentric, pending regulatory approvals. This collaboration aims to bolster cellcentric's standing as a […]
Japanese Companies Collaborate on Next-Gen AI Processing Infrastructure Jul. 28, 2026. - Nautilus Technologies, Internet Initiative Japan, TEPCO Power Grid, CHUBU Electric Power Grid, Fujitsu, and 1Finity have launched a collaborative proof-of-concept experiment in Japan to develop a next-generation distributed AI processing infrastructure. This initiative is part of the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization's efforts to validate low-latency distributed processing technologies for next-generation infrastructure. The project aims to achieve the […]
Pfizer and Eisai to Co-Promote Migraine Medication in Japan Jul. 28, 2026. - Pfizer Japan Inc. and Eisai Co., Ltd. have announced a collaboration to co-promote the oral calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist Nurtec® OD Tablet 75mg in Japan, beginning September 1, 2026. The medication, known generically as rimegepant sulfate hydrate, is designed for both acute treatment and prophylaxis of migraine. The partnership aims to enhance the dissemination of information regarding the […]
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