Wintermar Offshore Marine Group reported a 31% increase in operating profit for fiscal year 2025, reaching $23.3 million, as the company benefited from an improved fleet mix and expanded margins. The company's core profit rose by 19.2% year-over-year to $18 million, driven by a 13.8% increase in owned vessel revenue to $70.7 million. Gross margins for owned vessels widened to […]
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has successfully completed flight demonstrations of AI-powered mission autonomy for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), achieving the entire process within just eight weeks. This rapid development was facilitated through a collaboration with Shield AI Inc. (SAI Inc.), utilizing their Hivemind Enterprise AI development environment. The project marked a significant shift from previous methods, where MHI relied […]
The University of Tokyo (UTokyo) and NEC Corporation have entered into a strategic collaboration to establish the NEC-UTokyo Lab, aiming to promote a society where artificial intelligence (AI) and humans can thrive together. This initiative, part of the 'Future Synergy with AI: Toward Trustworthy Social Implementation' program, seeks to address the ethical, legal, and social challenges of AI integration. The […]
Hitachi Energy Japan Ltd. has been recognized as a 2026 Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization in the Large Enterprise Category. This accolade is part of a recognition program jointly administered by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and Nippon Kenko Kaigi. Previously acknowledged in the Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Category for three consecutive years since 2023, Hitachi […]
Fujitsu Japan Limited and Teikyo University Hospital have embarked on a joint proof of concept to enhance regional medical collaboration, focusing on information analysis and patient management using medical administration systems and electronic health records. The initiative, which began on March 16, aims to streamline the admittance of severely ill patients and facilitate their transition back to primary care post-discharge. […]
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo is offering a series of traditional dance performances by Kagurazaka Geisha in its hotel lobby, as part of an initiative to attract international visitors during Japan's cherry blossom season. These events take place every Thursday from February 26 through March 26, excluding March 12, with complimentary admission for guests. The performances, scheduled for March 19 and […]
FWD Group Holdings Limited announced its first set of full-year financial results as a Hong Kong listed company, reporting significant growth in new business sales and profits for the year ending December 31, 2025. The company reported a 25% increase in new business sales, reaching $2.446 billion on an annualized premium equivalent basis compared to 2024. The new business contractual […]
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group, has completed the handover of the WAKASHIO MARU, a new training ship for the National Institute of Technology, Toyama College. This marks the first replacement ship for the institution in 31 years, following a christening and launch ceremony that took place in October 2025 at the Enoura Plant of […]
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has announced plans to introduce a 10-megawatt class centrifugal chiller for next-generation AI data centers in North America. This move targets the burgeoning demand for industrial-grade AI computing infrastructure and aims to secure U.S. safety and regulatory certifications, including UL, potentially by 2026. As the global demand for large-scale AI computing continues to rise, data […]
Saga Prefectural Government in southwestern Japan has announced a series of events and openings for 2026, aimed at attracting international media attention. This lineup combines traditional festivals, global environmental initiatives, and international sporting events, showcasing Saga's cultural and innovative spirit. Among the highlighted openings is the Snow Peak Grounds Yoshinogari, an interactive complex at Yoshinogari Historical Park. It will open […]
Hitachi, Ltd. has announced that it has received an order from Chubu Electric Power Grid for its EconiQ 550 kilovolt (kV) sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)-free gas-insulated switchgear (GIS). This marks the world's first project involving 550 kV GIS that is entirely SF6-free, a significant step towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Japan's power grid. The EconiQ 550-kV GIS technology is designed […]
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has announced the cancellation of three planned electric vehicle (EV) models for the North American market as part of a reassessment of its automobile electrification strategy. The decision comes in response to changes in the business environment, including shifting U.S. policies and intensified competition in Asia. The company expects to record significant losses in its consolidated […]
Eisai Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-based pharmaceutical company, has announced a new initiative to raise public awareness about the importance of sleep through a collaboration with the smartphone application Pokémon Sleep. This effort comes in response to the growing issue of insomnia affecting 12.4 million adults in Japan, or 11.8% of the adult population, according to the company. The collaboration aims […]
The University of Tokyo, in collaboration with NEC, has developed a method to calculate carbon accumulation rates in forests with improved efficiency and accuracy. Utilizing the university's VISIT model and NEC's data assimilation technology, the research focused on Lambir Hills National Park in Malaysia, achieving a daily margin of error of 9.4%. The VISIT model, an ecosystem simulator, estimates carbon […]
NEC Corporation has announced the development of a groundbreaking physical AI technology designed to proactively control robots, aiming to reduce human stress in collaborative work environments. This innovation leverages NEC's proprietary 'world model' to predict human movement and psychological states, allowing robots to navigate in ways that minimize stress. The technology's core feature is its ability to anticipate human movement […]
