The Fukuoka Prize 2026 has announced its laureates, highlighting significant achievements in Asian studies and arts. HO Tzu Nyen, a contemporary artist known for depicting Asian history and memory through visual expression, has received the Grand Prize. The Academic Prize was awarded to Caroline Sy HAU, a Filipino scholar noted for her insightful work on the freedom and future of […]
Eisai Co., Ltd. has announced its participation in the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, presenting significant findings from its oncology portfolio. The meeting is being held in Chicago, Illinois, and online from May 29 to June 2. Among the notable presentations is a real-world evidence analysis comparing first-line lenvatinib, an orally available multiple receptor tyrosine kinase […]
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is set to launch its new compact electric vehicle, the Honda Super-ONE, in Japan on April 22, 2026. The vehicle is designed under the concept of “e: Dash BOOSTER” to provide an exciting and uplifting driving experience. The Super-ONE, based on the Honda N-ONE e: platform, features a dedicated chassis with a wider vehicle width. It […]
Hitachi Energy has successfully delivered and is now supporting the Ulinda Park battery energy storage system (BESS) in Queensland, Australia, through the supply of power converters and a new HMAX Energy service agreement. The 155 megawatt (MW) / 298 megawatt-hour (MWh) project, developed and operated by Akaysha Energy, is designed to enhance grid stability, support renewable generation, and participate in […]
Fujitsu Limited announced the initiation of a Carbon Footprint of Products (CFP) calculation platform for the Panasonic Group, utilizing its 'Sustainability Value Accelerator' solution. The platform, implemented by Panasonic Digital Co., Ltd., aims to streamline and standardize CFP calculations across the group, with full-scale operations expected by April 2027. The new platform is designed to enhance operational efficiency and adapt […]
Sharp Corporation announced the launch of its conversational AI character, Poketomo, in Taiwan, marking the first expansion of the product outside of Japan. The launch is scheduled for July 1, with pre-orders beginning on May 20. Poketomo is designed to provide empathetic companionship, responding to users' emotions such as happiness or loneliness. The Taiwan version will support conversations in Traditional […]
The Nippon Foundation, in collaboration with Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UNESCO's Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission, is set to host the inaugural Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo. The event will convene approximately 300 participants, including heads of state, ministers, senior officials from around 30 island nations, and representatives from United Nations agencies and other international bodies. Island states are […]
Trusco Nakayama Corporation and Fujitsu Limited have announced the successful acceleration of Trusco Nakayama's personnel transfer decision-making process through the use of Fujitsu's Data Intelligence PaaS. This platform, part of Fujitsu's Uvance business model, integrates data utilization with business execution, enabling faster and more informed HR decisions. The initiative, completed in approximately four months, involved the development of an application […]
Hitachi, Ltd. has announced a strategic partnership with Anthropic PBC to enhance its Lumada 3.0 business model through advanced AI integrations. This collaboration aims to address the growing demand for safe and seamless AI deployment in mission-critical environments. The partnership will leverage Hitachi's extensive domain knowledge and expertise in IT, OT, and products, combined with Anthropic's frontier AI capabilities. This […]
ROHM Co., Ltd. has unveiled a scalable power supply solution for automotive systems-on-a-chip (SoCs), positioning itself to cater to the increasing demand for advanced automotive technology. This new solution combines the PMIC BD968xx-C Series with the DrMOS BD96340MFF-C, aimed at applications such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS), and sensing cameras. The rise in performance demands […]
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Fujitsu Limited, and SoftBank Corp. have entered into a basic agreement to form a business alliance aimed at transforming Japan's healthcare system. The collaboration focuses on creating a healthcare platform to enhance sustainability by integrating medical and personal health data. The alliance, announced on May 19, 2026, aims to curb healthcare costs by approximately 5 trillion […]
TOMY Company, Ltd. is expanding its popular 'tomica GARAGE' line with the introduction of the 'Smart STONE GRAY Standard Edition'. Set to launch in mid-July 2026, the new model builds on the success of the original series by incorporating smarter features tailored for adult collectors. Designed to meet the increasing demand for dynamic collection displays, the Smart STONE GRAY edition […]
Fujitsu Limited has rolled out its cloud service, FinSnaviCloud, at Ashikaga Bank to streamline inheritance-related procedures. This initiative is part of Fujitsu's Personalized Experience offering from Uvance for Finance, which integrates digital and real-world interactions to provide optimal financial services tailored to individuals. The introduction of FinSnaviCloud aims to enhance the convenience of inheritance processes for Ashikaga Bank's customers while […]
Sharp Corporation is set to unveil a new concept model of a satellite communications user terminal at The 3rd SPEXA – Space Business Expo, scheduled from May 27 to May 29, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight. This development marks a significant advancement in multi-orbit operations, allowing seamless communication across Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), and Geostationary Earth […]
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental & Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd. (MHIEC) has received a Technical Verification Report from the Japan Environmental Sanitation Center (JESC) for its Fluidized Bed-type Gasification and Reforming System. This recognition is part of JESC's Waste Treatment Technology Verification Project, aimed at assessing the technical aspects and compliance of waste treatment technologies. The system, submitted for verification in […]
