The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has published revised and newly established JIS standards in response to societal and technological changes. The Japanese Industrial Standards (JIS) are a collection of national standards stipulating the criteria for mineral or industrial products, data, and services in Japan, including their quality, performance and test methods. In March 2023, METI established 10 […]
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Asahi Kasei and NEC Join Forces on Secure Data Collaboration Between Companies
Asahi Kasei and NEC have established an analysis platform that allows secure collaboration with data kept confidential during joint development among companies by utilizing secure computation technology. With this platform, Asahi Kasei will be able to securely share data among companies such as raw material suppliers, processers, and parts manufacturers in product development in the field of materials, where confidential […]
Japan and US Sign Critical Minerals Agreement (CMA)
Japan and the United States have on March 28 in Washington signed and entered into force the “Agreement between the Government of Japan and the Government of the United States on Strengthening Critical Minerals Supply Chains” (Japan-U.S. Critical Minerals Agreement (CMA)). The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) said that facing the prospect of significant increase in demand […]
Mitsubishi Power Supports Hydrogen Utilization in Petroleum Refining Process
Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand under Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), has initiated an energy balance optimization service for Eneos Corporation (Eneos) to facilitate efficient utilization of hydrogen in the petroleum refining process. The service was first implemented at the Eneos Sakai Refinery in Osaka, where MHI deployed its Tomomi suite of intelligent solutions incorporating Energy Cloud, an analysis engine […]
JETRO Publishes Survey on Business Operations of Foreign-Affiliated Companies in Japan
JETRO has published the results of a survey conducted of 6,607 foreign-affiliated companies based in Japan from October to November 2022. The purpose of the survey is to grasp the current status and trends of foreign-affiliated companies based in Japan, the attractiveness and challenges of the business environment in Japan, and the support needed, as well as to prepare data […]
METI and MOTIE Hold Japan-Korea Export Control Policy Dialogue
The Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Korean Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) held the Japan-Korea Export Control Policy Dialogue from March 14-16. Through the policy dialogue, METI has reviewed the effectiveness of Korea’s export control including the organization of the export control authority and its operations, and implementation of a regulatory framework for […]
Fujitsu Small Research Lab Program Strengthens Industry-Academia Collaboration
Fujitsu recently provided an update on its progress over the past fiscal year in accelerating the expansion of its strategic “Fujitsu Small Research Lab” program, an initiative where Fujitsu researchers are embedded at technology incubators at universities in Japan and internationally to conduct joint research with some of the leading minds in their fields, including professors as well as the […]
Toyota Launches the C+walk S in Japan, a New Form of Walking-Assistance Mobility
Toyota said that it will release the C+walk S, a pedestrian-mobility-assistance model that is the second in the new C+walk mobility series. The C+walk S will go on sale at Toyota automobile dealers and be offered at rental and leasing stores from March 20. In addition, Toyota has also improved the standing-type model C+walk T as well as the C+pod. […]
Mitsubishi Motors Announces Mid-term Business Plan
Mitsubishi Motors announced its three-year mid-term business plan, covering fiscal 2023 to 2025 and termed Challenge 2025, to take on the challenge of further growth and the next generation. On the basis of the lean and agile business structure put in place through structural reforms enacted thus far, this plan will establish a stable revenue base through selection and concentration […]
Fujitsu and Osaka University develop new quantum computing architecture
Fujitsu and Osaka University’s Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology (QIQB) announced the development of a new, highly efficient analog rotation quantum computing architecture, representing a significant milestone toward the realization of practical quantum computing. The new architecture reduces the number of physical qubits required for quantum error correction – a prerequisite for the realization of fault-tolerant quantum computing […]
Fujitsu Ramps up Digital Transformation With AI Demand Forecast Service
Fujitsu and Toridoll said that the deployment of Fujitsu’s AI demand forecast service at 823 Marugame Udon noodle shops in Japan, operated by Toridoll. The service will enable Toridoll to accurately forecast the customer numbers and sales by day and time for each shop, based on weather data and POS data held by Toridoll. Fujitsu will help digitally transform operations […]
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and Inpex Complete Conceptual Study for Ammonia Bunkering Vessel
Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group company based in Yokohama, has recently completed a conceptual study for an ammonia bunkering vessel capable of supplying ammonia fuel to ships. This study involved joint investigations with Inpex, which boasts abundant achievements and experience in the energy supply chain, in order to respond to increasing demands for ammonia-fueled ships. Since ammonia […]
Mazda Premiers New CX-90 Crossover SUV
Mazda in North America has recently unveiled the Mazda CX-90, the company’s new mid-size crossover SUV. The company plans to introduce four models from its Large Product Group by the end of 2023 to the global market where demand for SUVs is strong. Following the CX-60 released last year, the CX-90 is the second model in Mazda’s Large Product Group […]
Honda Organizational Changes to Accelerate Electrification Business and Realize New Value Creation
Honda Motor said it will make organizational and operational changes, effective April 1, 2023, as it continues working toward the fulfillment of its vision to serve people worldwide with the “joy of expanding their life’s potential” in the areas of mobility and people’s daily lives. With this year’s changes, Honda will further solidify the direction of the organizational changes made […]
Toyota: Sales, Production, and Export Results for 2022
Toyota announcesdits sales, production, and export results for December 2022 as well as the cumulative total from January to December 2022, including those for subsidiaries Daihatsu and Hino. Highlights: – In 2022 (January to December), despite the impact of production constraints caused by the spread of COVID-19, increased demand for semiconductors, and other factors, global sales were at the same […]
