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 […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a supplemental Biologics License Application for a subcutaneous form of lecanemab, branded as LEQEMBI IQLIK, for the treatment of early Alzheimer's disease, Eisai Co., Ltd. and Biogen Inc. announced. This approval introduces a once-weekly, at-home administration option via an autoinjector, offering a convenient alternative to intravenous dosing from the start of treatment. […]
Eisai Co., Ltd. has announced promising findings for its investigational anti-MTBR antibody, etalanetug, which demonstrated a reduction in plasma eMTBR-tau243, a key biomarker associated with Alzheimer's disease (AD) tau tangle pathology. The results were shared at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2026. Etalanetug targets the microtubule-binding region of tau protein, potentially preventing the progression of tau pathology in the brain. […]
NEC Corporation has announced the development of a pioneering technology that utilizes proprietary artificial intelligence to rapidly create highly detailed 3D models from video footage captured by general-purpose cameras, such as those found on smartphones. This innovation, developed in collaboration with the Keio AI Research Center, can generate 3D models in as little as one minute, even in dynamic environments […]
Hitachi Rail has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal, placing it among the top 1% of businesses assessed globally by EcoVadis over the past year. This accolade underscores the strength of Hitachi Rail's sustainability management system and its commitment to responsible business practices, environmental stewardship, ethical conduct, and supply chain transparency. The EcoVadis Platinum Medal is the highest level of […]
