TOMY Company, Ltd. is poised to expand its footprint in the Asian market with the introduction of the 'TOMICA XROSS RESCUE' diorama-based short animation series and its corresponding toy line. The series is set to begin streaming on the company's official YouTube channel, TAKARATOMY CHANNEL, on August 26, 2026, and toys will launch October 1, 2026, in Japan, with subsequent […]

Several major Japanese telecommunications companies have successfully secured international recognition for a new framework designed to support low-latency and energy-efficient networks in the AI era. The framework, developed by KDDI Corporation, NTT, Inc., 1Finity Inc., NEC Corporation, Rakuten Mobile, Inc., Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd., and Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., was approved as an international standard by the International Telecommunication […]

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has introduced its Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) to the Philippine market, marking the first entry of the current-generation model in the ASEAN region. The Outlander PHEV, a flagship model for Mitsubishi, integrates advanced electrification and all-wheel control technologies. The vehicle is based on the concept of 'EV for everyday driving, hybrid for longer journeys,' offering […]

Hitachi High-Tech Corporation and Powrex Corporation have completed a demonstration project aimed at optimizing coating conditions for cathode active materials in the manufacturing of all-solid-state batteries. This collaboration seeks to prevent battery output degradation and deterioration, a significant challenge in the development of these next-generation energy sources. Coating is a critical factor affecting the performance of all-solid-state batteries, which are […]

Honda's EV Outlier Concept and brand film for its electric motorcycle business have been recognized with Red Dot Design Awards in 2026. The EV Outlier Concept secured a win in the Design Concept category, while the brand film titled “What Is a Motorcycle? / Electric Motorcycles” received accolades in the Brand & Communication Design category. The EV Outlier Concept, showcased […]

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has been awarded a significant contract to provide an automated people mover (APM) system for the first phase of the new Al Maktoum International Airport development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The contract, granted by Dubai Aviation City Corporation, a government entity, involves a consortium comprising MHI, MHI Mobility Engineering Services L.L.C. (MHI-MESC), and Indian […]

NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced it will discontinue its MANGA MIRAI digital comic distribution service in the United States by December 15, 2026. The service, which launched in March 2025, will cease operations due to the current business environment, affecting its library of over 28,000 volumes from 2,400 Japanese manga titles. New membership registrations, title purchases, and app provisions will end […]

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Corporation (MHI-AC&R), part of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group, has announced the development of N-Bleath, a compact brine chiller utilizing nitrogen as a natural refrigerant. The product, which is set to hit the market in April 2027, aims to address environmental concerns with its zero ozone depletion potential (ODP) and global warming potential (GWP). […]

TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd. has announced an investment in Clean Planet Inc., marking the start of a collaboration that aims to leverage TANAKA's expertise in precious metal materials and Clean Planet's Quantum Hydrogen Energy (QHe) technology. The investment aligns with global efforts toward carbon neutrality, as interest grows in next-generation energy technologies that promise a stable and sustainable […]

Wonder, a leading FinTech and payments platform, has partnered with Weixin Pay and Koon Wing Motors to drive the digital transformation of Hong Kong's green minibuses. This initiative, announced during the Hong Kong Minibus Smart Transit Cooperation Signing Ceremony, aims to enhance cross-border travel between Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. The collaboration will integrate the Wonder Transit X smart […]

Fujitsu Limited has introduced the Fujitsu Trusted Supplychain Service, a new information-sharing platform designed to enhance security across supply chains. Launched on August 20, 2026, this service facilitates secure data exchange and communication, adhering to the NIST SP 800-171 security standard set by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology. The service is the first of its kind in […]

JCB Co., Ltd., Digital Garage, Inc., and Lawson, Inc. have entered into a Basic Agreement to conduct a proof of concept (PoC) for stablecoin payments in physical stores. The initiative will explore the use of the US dollar-pegged stablecoin, USDC, for in-store transactions, particularly targeting inbound visitors to Japan. The collaboration will leverage JCB's stablecoin payment service, Digital Garage's payment […]

CBL International Limited, a leading marine fuel logistics company in the Asia-Pacific region, reported a 49.2% year-on-year increase in revenue for the first half of 2026, driven by higher marine fuel prices and volume growth. The company announced a special cash dividend of $0.10 per share. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, CBL's revenue reached $395.59 million, up […]

NEC Corporation has been awarded a contract to conduct research on underwater acoustic foundation models using self-supervised learning. This project is part of the 'Innovative Breakthrough Research' program by Japan's Defense Innovation Science and Technology Institute, under the Agency for Defense Equipment. The project aims to develop a world-leading foundation model for underwater acoustics by fiscal year 2027. NEC plans […]

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announced plans to introduce the all-new ASX VR-e, a battery electric vehicle, to the Australian and New Zealand markets in 2026. The vehicle will be supplied on an OEM basis by Foxtron Vehicle Technologies, a subsidiary of Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd., part of the Foxconn Group. The ASX VR-e is set to enter the competitive […]