Japan Industry News

NEC Corporation has initiated the Africa Corporate Innovation Program, a new effort to collaborate with African startups and address social issues like agriculture and food security. This program is part of NEC's broader strategy to foster partnerships with startups through its global startup accelerator, the NEC Innovation Challenge. The program is being developed in partnership with the Shell Foundation and […]

Atelier Seiran, a pioneer in traditional Japanese indigo dyeing, will present its installation 'The Root of Life' at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. The exhibition, part of the official collateral event 'Fissures of Light,' will be held at the Palazzo Dona dalle Rose, running from May 5 to November 22, 2026. Founded in 1970 by […]

ROHM Co., Ltd. has introduced a new wireless power supply IC chipset, consisting of the ML7670 receiver and the ML7671 transmitter, designed for use in compact wearables such as smart rings and bands. This new development leverages Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to address the challenges associated with charging small wearable devices. The chipset, building on the foundation of the […]

OMRON Healthcare Co., Ltd. has announced its continued support for May Measurement Month 2026, a global campaign aimed at increasing awareness of hypertension and the importance of regular blood pressure monitoring. The company will donate approximately 3,000 blood pressure monitors worldwide, including models capable of detecting atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common and often undiagnosed arrhythmia. Hypertension is a leading risk […]

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 […]