The 19th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), organized by the Hong Kong SAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), successfully ended with over 4,000 leaders from more than 60 nations and regions in attendance. The event included participation from financial officials, leaders of multilateral organizations, and representatives from financial institutions, with discussions focusing on fostering innovation and economic […]
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NTT Docomo Introduces AI Solution to Enhance Digital Out-of-Home Advertising Reviews
NTT Docomo has unveiled a technological advancement aimed at enhancing the efficiency of Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) advertising review operations. In collaboration with Live Board, Docomo has developed a solution that employs large language models (LLMs) to automate and streamline pre-publication advertiser reviews. The solution targets a 30% reduction in workloads associated with manual reviews, ensuring the credibility of advertisers prior […]
NEC Develops 5G Base Station Radio Unit Boasting Enhanced Capability, Compact Design, and Energy Efficiency
NEC Corporation recently unveiled its latest development, a new Radio Unit (RU) for 5G Sub-6GHz band base stations. This innovative device leverages Massive MIMO technology and is slated to succeed NEC’s current integrated antenna RU. The company plans to release the new unit in the first half of fiscal year 2026, following a round of performance evaluations and verification tests. […]
Fujitsu and Mizuho Bank Develop New Order and Payment Processing Service for SMEs
Fujitsu Limited and Mizuho Bank have joined hands to develop a new order and payment processing service aimed at facilitating the sustainable growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The collaboration stems from the shared objective of co-creating next-generation data-driven services. Through this initiative, both companies aspire to create corporate services that leverage data to support value creation and sustainable […]
GlobalLogic and Elektrobit Partner to Speed Up Development of Software-Defined Vehicles
Software engineering leader GlobalLogic Inc., a subsidiary of the Hitachi Group, has announced a significant expansion of its strategic alliance with automotive software firm Elektrobit. The strengthened partnership aims to drive the growth and market adoption of next-generation software-defined vehicle (SDV) platforms. The partnership between GlobalLogic and Elektrobit, which spans over 15 years, has supported a range of Elektrobit’s leading […]
Universal Studios Tops Navitime 2025 Japan Tourist Spot Search Ranking
Navitime Japan Co., Ltd. has released its Navitime Spot Search Ranking 2025, which identifies the most frequently searched travel destinations within Japan. The study is based on data from navigation service spot searches by both Japanese and international travelers. The results reveal Universal Studios Japan (USJ) as the leading tourist spot, followed by Nara Park and the Fushimi Inari Shrine. […]
Toyota Announces Special Sebastien Ogier 9x World Champion Edition GR Yaris
Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) has announced a special Sebastien Ogier 9x World Champion Edition of the GR Yaris, which was unveiled as an under-development prototype at the 2026 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), Round 1: Rallye Monte-Carlo. The vehicle is a commemorative edition to honor driver Sebastien Ogier’s record tying ninth World Rally Championship (WRC). Ogier clinched his latest title […]
2026 Japan Prize Laureates Announced
The Japan Prize Foundation has announced the laureates of the prestigious 2026 Japan Prize. The honorees encompass distinguished researchers from the fields of electronics, information, communication, and life sciences. The award in the field of Electronics, Information, and Communication has been granted to Prof. Cynthia Dwork from the United States. Prof. Dwork is acclaimed for her pioneering research which advances […]
Eisai Enters Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World for the Tenth Time
Eisai Co., Ltd., a pharmaceutical company based in Tokyo has been found its place yet again in the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World (Global 100) list. This marks the tenth time Eisai has achieved this recognition. The Global 100 list is assembled and published by Corporate Knights, Inc., a Canadian media and investment advisory company. This ranking […]
Honda to End Fuel Cell Production
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has made a major business decision. The automaker announced it would cease production of a current model of fuel cell system, produced at Fuel Cell System Manufacturing LLC (FCSM) in the U.S., before the end of 2026. The production facility is a joint venture between Honda and General Motors (GM). Honda’s decision to discontinue the fuel […]
Tanaka to Showcase Radiopaque Materials at MD&M West 2026
Precious metal materials manufacturer Tanaka Precious Metal Technologies Co., Ltd., plans to make its mark on the medical device industry. The company has announced it will display its advanced precious metal materials for medical devices at Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West 2026, taking place from February 3-5 at the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California. The products making their debut […]
Mitsubishi Heavy Breaches New Ground with Mobile Seaport Bridge and Clean Power Research
In a significant move marking the company’s footprint in innovative maritime solutions, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Transportation and Construction Engineering, Ltd. (MHI-TC), a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has delivered a self-propelled mobile seaport passenger boarding bridge, Mitsubishi Marine Bridge (MMB), to Yokohama City. The new-age facility started its service on January 13, 2026. The MMB, showcasing the company’s […]
Rohm Introduces Wide SOA MOSFETs for AI Servers Packaged Compactly
Rohm Co., Ltd. has announced the development of the RS7P200BM, a 100V power MOSFET which boasts an industry-leading safe operating area (SOA) performance. This MOSFET is encapsulated in a compact 5060-size (5.0mm x 6.0mm) package making it an optimal choice for hot-swap circuits in AI servers that use 48V power supplies and for industrial equipment power supplies that require battery […]
Honda Announces Partnership with Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team for 2026 Season
Honda Motor Co., Ltd., announced a new partnership with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team in an event held on January 20 in Tokyo, Japan. The collaboration represents a fusion of resources, expertise and brand prominence, with Honda’s technological capabilities and Aston Martin’s foothold in Formula One racing expected to amplify the performance and competitiveness of the Aston Martin Aramco […]
Mitsubishi Motors Hits Record Sales in Vietnam
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, through its subsidiary Mitsubishi Motors Vietnam Co., Ltd., has posted record sales in Vietnam for the second consecutive year in 2025. The company announced a retail sale of 44,107 vehicles in the calendar year 2025. This is a seven percent increase from the previous year, underscoring Mitsubishi Motors’ expanding foothold in the Vietnamese market.
