CTF Life has introduced the MyWealth Beyond Savings Insurance Plan, a comprehensive wealth management solution offering long-term accumulation potential with flexible options. The plan provides both single-premium and regular-premium payment structures, boasting an expected internal rate of return (IRR) of up to 6.5% by the 20th policy year for single-premium USD policies, which is touted as the highest in the […]
Gordonstoun Japan, in partnership with OCC Educational Corporation Limited, has announced the Impact Challenge Summer 2026, marking the establishment of Gordonstoun's first international boarding campus. The summer program in Wakayama, Japan, will precede the opening of the permanent boarding facility scheduled for 2027. The “Impact Challenge Summer Programme” intends to extend Gordonstoun's educational philosophy, famed for educating members of the […]
NEC Corporation has announced a strategic partnership with Anthropic PBC to boost the use of artificial intelligence in Japan's enterprise sector. This collaboration marks NEC as the first global partner of Anthropic based in Japan. The companies will jointly develop secure, industry-specific AI solutions for sectors such as finance, manufacturing, and local government. These solutions will integrate customer expertise with […]
Fujitsu Limited and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) have announced the establishment of the Fujitsu-Carnegie Mellon Physical AI Research Center, aimed at advancing core technologies in physical AI. This collaboration seeks to enhance the capabilities and scalability of AI systems, enabling them to operate efficiently in real-world environments. The research center is designed to address societal challenges such as improving productivity, […]
China Gas Holdings Limited has announced a strategic cooperation agreement with CITIC Construction Co., Ltd. and China CITIC Bank Corporation Limited. The collaboration aims to establish an integrated 'industry-construction-finance' ecosystem, focusing on energy storage and biomass energy sectors. This partnership supports China's 15th Five-Year Plan and the Belt and Road Initiative by creating a comprehensive strategic partnership. The agreement includes […]
CBL International Limited, a Nasdaq-listed marine fuel logistics company, announced its acquisition of a 50.5% majority stake in Green Marine Energy Holdings Limited, a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands. The acquisition was executed through CBL's wholly-owned subsidiary, which signed a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement to secure the transaction. Green Marine Energy Holdings operates in Malaysia, focusing on […]
OMRON Healthcare Co., Ltd. has announced the integration of its ECG-enabled upper arm blood pressure monitors with Tricog Health Pte. Ltd.'s AI-powered cardiac triage service, Tricog CardioCheck (TCC). The service will be rolled out at health centers across India starting April 2026. Tricog CardioCheck (TCC) leverages ECG data recorded by OMRON Healthcare's Complete blood pressure monitors, transmitting it to the […]
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Equipment Co., Ltd. and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., both part of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Group, have received Approval in Principle (AiP) from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai for the basic design of a methane oxidation catalyst system for marine LNG-fueled engines. The system, developed in collaboration with Daihatsu Infinearth Mfg. Co., Ltd., was presented at […]
NEC Corporation has become the first company in the biometrics industry to receive Frost & Sullivan's Global Biometric Solutions Company of the Year award. This recognition highlights NEC's leadership and innovation in the sector. Frost & Sullivan awards the Best Practices Awards annually to companies demonstrating outstanding performance in their industries. NEC was assessed on criteria including visionary innovation, performance […]
Merck & Co., Inc., known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, and Eisai Co., Ltd. announced that their Phase 3 LITESPARK-012 trial did not achieve its dual primary endpoints of progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) for the treatment of advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma (RCC). The trial evaluated combination therapies involving KEYTRUDA, LENVIMA, and […]
Hitachi, Ltd. and its subsidiary, Hitachi Global Life Solutions, Inc. (Hitachi GLS), have announced a strategic partnership with Nojima Corporation to enhance the growth and value of Hitachi's home appliance business. This collaboration aims to address the diversifying customer needs in the rapidly evolving home appliance market. Nojima will leverage its customer interaction capabilities to capture consumer insights, while Hitachi […]
BULL Co., Ltd. and Fujitsu Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a high-precision Space Situational Awareness (SSA) service unique to Japan. The collaboration aims to enhance the monitoring of space debris in Earth's orbit, contributing to safer and more sustainable space activities. The partnership seeks to address the growing risk of collisions in increasingly congested orbital environments […]
Fujitsu Limited has announced the integration of its GLOVIA ERP solution lineup into a unified platform known as GLOVIA One, set to be available starting April 22, 2026. This comprehensive ERP solution targets Japanese companies with annual sales between 3 billion yen and 100 billion yen, offering a system that adapts to Japan's unique business processes and legal frameworks. GLOVIA […]
Mitate Zepto Technica, Inc. (MZT), a Tokyo-based deep-tech startup, has announced its participation in the Japan Science and Technology Agency's (JST) 'Next-Generation Edge AI Semiconductor Research and Development Program.' MZT will act as the designated social implementation and commercialization partner for the research theme 'Accelerating Edge Intelligence for AI for Science,' led by Principal Investigator Makoto Taiji of RIKEN's TRIP […]
Gordonstoun Japan has announced that Natasha Dangerfield, a prominent British educational leader and current President of England Lacrosse, will be the Founding Principal of its new campus in Wakayama, slated to open in September 2027. Dangerfield brings over two decades of senior leadership experience in prestigious boarding schools, including pivotal roles at the original Gordonstoun School in Scotland. Her appointment […]
