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 […]

CBL International Limited (Nasdaq: BANL), a leading marine fuel logistics company in the Asia-Pacific region, announced its unaudited financial results for the first half of 2026, reporting a significant increase in revenue and a return to profitability. The company also declared a special cash dividend of $0.10 per share. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, CBL reported revenue […]

Fujitsu Limited announced plans to implement a new cloud service infrastructure for the National Mutual Insurance Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives, known as Zenkyoren, utilizing the Fujitsu Cloud Service powered by Oracle Alloy and Oracle Analytics Cloud. Construction on the project began on August 17, 2026. The initiative aims to establish a sovereign cloud through Fujitsu's Cloud Platform Services, part of […]

JCB International Co., Ltd. has announced that its contactless payment system is now accepted on the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (LA Metro) TAP validators. This development is part of LA Metro's initiative to enhance convenience and accessibility for its users. Fumihiko Mitsuoka, President & CEO of JCB USA, expressed enthusiasm about the integration, noting that JCB cardholders can […]

CanSino Biologics Inc. announced that the New Drug Application (NDA) for its Tetanus, Reduced Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Acellular, Five Components) Combined Vaccine, Adsorbed, has been accepted by China's National Medical Products Administration. This vaccine, known as the Td5cp Adolescent and Adult, is designed as a booster for individuals aged six years and above and was granted Priority Review status in […]

Kanematsu Corporation is set to exhibit at SEMICON Taiwan 2026, one of Asia’s premier international events for the semiconductor industry. The exhibition will take place from September 2 to 4, 2026, at TaiNEX Hall 1 and 2 in Taipei, Taiwan, where Kanematsu will participate as a co-exhibitor alongside NS Technologies Co., Ltd. SEMICON Taiwan is renowned for attracting semiconductor manufacturers […]

The Valuism Conference 2026, alongside the 9th Global Conference on Creating Value, will take place from December 10-12 at Doshisha University in Kyoto, marking an official event for the 50th Anniversary of the Australia-Japan Basic Treaty of Friendship and Co-operation. Under the theme “Making Value Visible,” the conference will gather researchers, business leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and practitioners to transform multi-stakeholder […]

NTT DOCOMO, INC. and Samsung Electronics have announced the successful validation of AI-based radio access network (AI-RAN) optimization technology at the user level, marking a significant advancement in network autonomy. This development is poised to enable networks to autonomously recognize user contexts and service requirements, delivering optimal communication environments. The validation represents a critical step toward predictive network operations, as […]