JCB International Co., Ltd., the international arm of Japan's sole international payment brand, has formed a direct acquiring partnership with Southeast Asia's fintech platform Fiuu. This collaboration aims to enhance payment processing capabilities across Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines. The partnership enables direct connectivity between JCB and Fiuu, supporting seamless payment experiences for merchants and JCB cardmembers in both online […]
Seafood Legacy Co., Ltd. and Nikkei ESG are set to host the Sustainable Seafood Summit 2026 (TSSS2026) in Tokyo from October 21 to 23, 2026. The event, which is regarded as one of Asia's largest gatherings focused on sustainable seafood, aims to address critical challenges within the seafood sector and explore solutions for advancing sustainable fisheries and aquaculture. TSSS2026 seeks […]
ROHM Co., Ltd. has introduced the BD83070GWL-EVK-002 evaluation board to showcase the capabilities of its BD83070GWL DC-DC converter IC, allowing for high efficiency and minimal current consumption. This board is now available for purchase online, with additional resources such as circuit layout data and the bill of materials (BOM) provided to aid in transitioning from evaluation to production design. The […]
Daicel Corporation's High Performance Polymers SBU has introduced four new grades of DURACON POM that incorporate 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) material, advancing the company's sustainable innovations in engineering plastics. The new offerings include standard, low VOC, sliding, and tough grades, providing customizable options for diverse applications. Originally presented at CHINAPLAS 2026 in Shanghai, these PCR-POM grades aim to blend sustainability […]
Hitachi, Ltd. has announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to develop multi-agent orchestration technology aimed at accelerating autonomous operations within manufacturing and social infrastructure environments. This initiative seeks to enhance Hitachi's suite of solutions, known as HMAX, by integrating AI into real-world applications. The partnership will leverage Hitachi's social infrastructure intelligence platform, IWIM, and NVIDIA's Cosmos world foundation model to create […]
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has announced the commencement of sales for its hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) model of the Xforce compact SUV in Indonesia. This launch marks Mitsubishi Motors' first HEV introduction to the Indonesian market and the first to be manufactured locally at PT Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Indonesia, the company's production hub in the country. The Xforce, a five-passenger […]
Eisai Co., Ltd. announced that the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has accepted the marketing authorization application for lemborexant, its orexin receptor antagonist, intended for treating chronic insomnia in adults. Lemborexant, a dual orexin receptor antagonist (DORA), targets the orexin neurotransmitter system, which regulates sleep and wakefulness. By competitively binding to orexin receptors OX1R and OX2R, lemborexant is believed to aid […]
Noetra Corp., alongside key partners including Sony Group Corporation, SoftBank Corp., NEC Corporation, and Honda Motor Co., Ltd., has embarked on comprehensive research and development to create a Japan-developed multimodal foundation model. This initiative aims to advance AI-enabled robots and physical AI, collaborating with numerous partners engaged in sovereign AI development in Japan. The project has drawn investments from 44 […]
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has announced strategic advancements in infrastructure technologies to address the expanding demands of high-performance computing environments, particularly AI Factory deployments. As these deployments accelerate, infrastructure needs are evolving beyond traditional data centers to industrial-scale environments. Leveraging its expertise in power systems, cooling technologies, and industrial engineering, MHI is advancing an integrated AI infrastructure portfolio. This […]
Toyota Motor Corporation's new venture, OneStream Co., Ltd., has received capital investment from three companies to improve port and container logistics in Japan. The investment comes from Kamigumi Co., Ltd., Fuku Trans Corporation, and NE Investment Co., Ltd., marking the first spin-off from Toyota's BE creation framework. Established in April 2026, OneStream took over Toyota's logistics optimization business in June. […]
Fujitsu Limited has announced a collaboration with leading robotics companies FANUC CORPORATION, YASKAWA Electric Corporation, and Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. to explore business opportunities in the field of physical AI. The initiative aims to develop a collaborative control platform that bridges the digital and physical worlds, integrating NVIDIA's open physical AI technologies. This collaboration seeks to address challenges in various […]
The Akita Prefectural Government has announced a high-level delegation, led by Governor Kenta Suzuki, to visit Taiwan and Hong Kong from July 19 to 23. The mission aims to enhance inbound tourism and expand the export channels of Akita's premium products, such as Akita Beef, Shirakami Negi, and local sake. The delegation will commence their journey on July 19, traveling […]
JCB, the international payment brand from Japan, is celebrating its 30th anniversary in the Philippines in 2026, coinciding with the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and the Philippines. This dual celebration underscores the enduring partnership between the two nations, with JCB playing a significant role in fostering cultural and economic ties. Since entering the Philippine market in 1996, […]
TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd. has commenced operations of the 'TANAKA H2 Nexus,' one of Japan's largest 500 kW pure hydrogen fuel cell power generation facilities, at its Shonan Fuel Cell Power Plant in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture. The facility, operational since July 8, 2026, underscores TANAKA's commitment to advancing a hydrogen society by serving as both a material supplier […]
Eisai Co., Ltd. and Biogen Inc. have announced encouraging findings from their Lecanemab in Early Alzheimer's Disease (LEADER) Study, revealing that 82.5% of participants either remained stable or showed improvement over an average of 17 months of therapy. The results, presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2026, indicate that LEQEMBI treatment may help slow cognitive decline and maintain daily […]
