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Hitachi, UTS, and NTT DATA Partner to Expand Green Tech in Australia

Hitachi, Ltd., the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), and NTT DATA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a strategic partnership focused on expanding Green Transformation (GX) business initiatives in Australia. The collaboration aims to address Australia's target of a 43% reduction in CO₂ emissions by 2030, a goal that has increased pressure on large companies to provide transparent […]

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Eisai to Discontinue Tazverik Sales in Japan Amid Safety Concerns

Eisai Co., Ltd. has announced plans to discontinue the administration and sales of its anticancer agent Tazverik (tazemetostat hydrobromide) in Japan. This decision follows the voluntary withdrawal of the product in the United States and other countries due to safety concerns. The company has been reviewing safety data from clinical trials and postmarketing reports, which revealed multiple cases of secondary […]

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DENSO Invests in Next Core Technologies for Motor Core Development

DENSO Corporation has announced an investment in Next Core Technologies, Inc. to jointly develop motor cores utilizing iron-based amorphous alloys. This collaboration aims to enhance the competitiveness of next-generation motor generators, crucial for electric vehicles. The automotive industry is witnessing a growing demand for electric vehicles, including battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and hybrid electric vehicles. As the […]

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NEC to Develop Technology Demonstration Satellite for Optical Communications

NEC Corporation has announced plans to develop a small technology demonstration satellite aimed at verifying key technologies for future optical communication satellite constellations. This initiative is part of NEC's efforts to advance optical communications, high-speed network routing design, and high-capacity millimeter-wave band communications. The design phase of the satellite-mounted equipment, or payload, has been completed, with manufacturing and integration into […]

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Hitachi Recognized as One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for 2026

Hitachi, Ltd. has been named one of the 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere, marking the second consecutive year the company has received this recognition. This award highlights companies that excel in ethical business practices through an evaluation of over 240 criteria, including ethics and compliance, governance, and environmental and social impact. This year, only 138 companies across 17 […]

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Japan’s 9th ESG Finance Panel Focuses on Net-Zero Goals and Sustainable Finance

The Ministry of the Environment of Japan hosted the 9th High-Level Panel on ESG Finance, emphasizing the country's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Minister of the Environment ISHIHARA Hirotaka highlighted the importance of financial institutions in advancing sustainability efforts and stressed that the government would not procure from companies violating laws. The panel discussed steps from the Declaration […]

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Honors Innovative Initiatives with President’s Award

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (MHI) has awarded its President's Award to 23 initiatives that exemplified outstanding results, particularly in implementing its new management policy, Innovative Total Optimization (ITO). This policy, effective since May 2025, aims to maximize the group's potential and achieve sustainable growth through optimization and expansion. The President's Award recognized projects that demonstrated significant achievements across various sectors, […]

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Hong Kong Film and TV Market Celebrates 30th Edition with Global Participation

The 30th Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART) commenced on March 17, 2026, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, marking a significant milestone for the event. Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the four-day gathering brings together industry leaders to showcase new productions and technologies, while discussing international trends and opportunities. This year's […]

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Geo Energy’s MBJ Infrastructure Reaches 80% Completion, Poised for 2026 Operations

Geo Energy Resources Limited has announced that its MBJ Integrated Infrastructure project has reached 80% completion, with full operational readiness expected by early third quarter 2026. The project, which includes a 92-kilometer hauling road and jetty in South Sumatera, is on track for completion by June or July 2026. Truck hauling trials are set to begin in April 2026, following […]

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Hong Kong Film and TV Market Expands Global Reach in 30th Edition

The 30th Hong Kong International Film and TV Market (FILMART) commenced on March 17, 2026, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, gathering industry leaders to showcase productions and technologies while discussing international market trends. Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), FILMART features over 790 exhibitors from 38 countries and regions, marking a record high in […]

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TANAKA Precious Metal Group Sponsors LIGA.i Blind Soccer Top League 2025

TANAKA Precious Metal Group Co., Ltd. served as a category sponsor for the LIGA.i Blind Soccer Top League 2025, organized by the NPO Japan Blind Football Association (JBFA). The tournament, which ran from August 2, 2025, to February 23, 2026, concluded at Yokohama Budokan, attracting a record 1,420 visitors. As a category sponsor, TANAKA supported the awards ceremonies, providing medals, […]

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Eisai Opens Global IT Hub in India to Boost Operations

Eisai Co., Ltd. has inaugurated the Eisai Global Capability Centre (EGCC) in Visakhapatnam, India, marking a significant step in the company's long-term IT strategy. The new center, located within the Eisai Knowledge Centre, aims to serve as the company's information technology hub. The opening ceremony featured notable attendees, including Muneo Takahashi, Consul General of Japan in Chennai, Keisuke Naito, Eisai's […]

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Wintermar Sees 31% Surge in FY2025 Operating Profit Amid Fleet Expansion

Wintermar Offshore Marine Group reported a 31% increase in operating profit for fiscal year 2025, reaching $23.3 million, as the company benefited from an improved fleet mix and expanded margins. The company's core profit rose by 19.2% year-over-year to $18 million, driven by a 13.8% increase in owned vessel revenue to $70.7 million. Gross margins for owned vessels widened to […]

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Completes Rapid AI-Driven UAV Flight Demonstrations

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has successfully completed flight demonstrations of AI-powered mission autonomy for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), achieving the entire process within just eight weeks. This rapid development was facilitated through a collaboration with Shield AI Inc. (SAI Inc.), utilizing their Hivemind Enterprise AI development environment. The project marked a significant shift from previous methods, where MHI relied […]

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University of Tokyo and NEC Forge Partnership to Advance AI-Native Society

The University of Tokyo (UTokyo) and NEC Corporation have entered into a strategic collaboration to establish the NEC-UTokyo Lab, aiming to promote a society where artificial intelligence (AI) and humans can thrive together. This initiative, part of the 'Future Synergy with AI: Toward Trustworthy Social Implementation' program, seeks to address the ethical, legal, and social challenges of AI integration. The […]

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