TOKYO, Feb 7, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Fujitsu Limited today announced that the Fujitsu Group has been selected for the CDP’s A List for climate change for the seventh year in a row, earning the highest rating in the CDP’s evaluation of corporate activities in response to climate change. CDP is an international non-profit organization that manages annual global disclosure for companies’ …
Mitsubishi Corporation, KDDI CORPORATION, Lawson, Inc. have entered into the Capital Business Partnership Agreement
TOKYO, Feb 6, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – On February 6, 2024, Mitsubishi Corporation (MC), KDDI CORPORATION(KDDI), Lawson, Inc.(Lawson), announced that the companies signed a capital business partnership agreement to aim for creation of new consumer values by integrating “Real, Digital, and Green” elements. MC and KDDI agreed on the deal related to Lawson delisting after public tender offer, and KDDI is planning …
NEC named to the CDP “A List” for advanced Climate Change and Water Security initiatives five years in a row
TOKYO, Feb 6, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has been recognized for leadership in corporate sustainability by global environmental non-profit CDP(1), securing a place on its prestigious “A List” five years in a row for tackling climate change, as well as acting to protect water security. NEC has set forth a policy for “Living harmoniously with the earth …
MHI and Worley Awarded FEED Contract for UK’s First CO2 Capture Plant at a Cement Production Facility
TOKYO, Feb 6, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI)’s technology is being deployed by leading global cement manufacturer Heidelberg Materials UK, for Front End Engineering Design (FEED), to further study the specifications of a CO2 capture plant at Padeswood Cement Works in Flintshire, UK. Padeswood cement works (photo courtesy of Heidelberg Materials UK) This contract has been awarded in …
Mitsubishi Motors Begins Exports of Xforce from Indonesia
TOKYO, Feb 5, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced today that it has begun exports of the all-new Xforce compact SUV manufactured at PT Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Indonesia (hereafter, MMKI), Mitsubishi Motors’ factory in Indonesia. The commemorative ceremony was held at the port of Tanjung Priok, located approximately 10 km north of the capital city of …
Chiyoda Corporation and Toyota Jointly Developing Large-scale Electrolysis System
Toyota City, Japan, Feb 5, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Chiyoda Corporation and Toyota Motor Corporation have agreed to jointly develop a large-scale electrolysis system and construct a strategic partnership and have signed a basic agreement on cooperation. The goal is to contribute to achieving the government targets(1) for the introduction of electrolysis equipment both in Japan and overseas as part of the …
JCB and Tokyo Metro to launch special gift promotion for JCB cardmembers outside Japan
TOKYO, Feb 5, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, announces the launch of a promotion in cooperation with Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd. from February 5 to July 31, 2024. JCB cardmembers outside Japan can receive an original pass holder when purchasing the Tokyo Subway Ticket at Tourist …
HRC Enters CR ELECTRIC PROTO in International Electric Moto Racing Series
TOKYO, Feb 2, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) announced that its factory team(1) “Team HRC” will race the CR ELECTRIC PROTO electric motocrosser in the FIM(2) E-Xplorer World Cup, an international electric all-terrain motorcycle racing series. Team HRC will be represented by 2024 Dakar Rally rider Tosha Schareina (Spain, age 28) and Italian WMX champion Francesca Nocera (Italy, age …
Fujitsu highlights AI-driven network technologies at MWC Barcelona 2024
TOKYO, Feb 2, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – In its showcase at MWC Barcelona 2024, Fujitsu will demonstrate how it’s ‘connecting the world for a sustainable future’ with a range of innovative network technologies, AI use cases, and transformative Fujitsu Uvance offerings for its customers and society. Fujitsu will introduce AI-enhanced network technologies critical for Open RAN deployments, including 5G virtualized radio base stations …
First Plant to be Operated under Hydroelectric Power Alliance Goes Online
TOKYO, Feb 1, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Hokkaido Electric Power Company (Hokuden) and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) are pleased to announce today’s launch of commercial operations at the Ainumanai Power Plant (Location: Yakumo-cho Futami-gun, Hokkaido). The plant, which shall be run by our joint venture company established in November 2021, Donan Hydroelectric LLC (Donan Hydro)1, is the first to commence operations under our …
Mazda Accelerates R&D of Rotary Engines Adapted to New Era
HIROSHIMA, Japan, Feb 1, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) will accelerate its research and development of rotary engines (RE) that are adapted to the new era in its efforts to continue to deliver the joy of cars through solutions that are appropriate for the times toward the realization of carbon-neutral society. Electric Drive Unit of Mazda MX-30 e-SKYACTIV R-EV …
Xpander and Xpander Cross HEV Models Premiere in Thailand, Featuring Safe, Secure and Exhilarating Driving Experience of Electrified Vehicles
TOKYO, Feb 1, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that new hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) models of the Xpander and Xpander Cross crossover MPVs made their global debut and went on sale in Thailand today. The HEV models are produced at the Laem Chabang Plant of Mitsubishi Motors (Thailand) Co., Ltd., a local production and sales company …
Eisai Commences Fully-Fledged Business Activities at Pharma Sales Subsidiary in South Africa
TOKYO, Feb 1, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that fully-fledged operations have begun at Eisai Pharmaceuticals Africa (Pty) Ltd (“Eisai South Africa”), a pharmaceutical sales subsidiary recently established in Johannesburg, South Africa, and direct sales operations and business activities have commenced in Africa. Eisai South Africa is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eisai. South Africa has a population of …
NEC joins Columbia University-led National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center for Smart Streetscapes (CS3)
TOKYO, Feb 1, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) has concluded a membership agreement with the U.S.-based National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center for Smart Streetscapes (CS3), a Columbia University-led initiative supporting the development of a rich ecosystem of streetscape applications. It is estimated that over half of the world’s population now lives in urban areas, which are composed of …
TANAKA Establishes New Method of Recovering Precious Metals Adhering to Vacuum Film Formation Equipment Components
TOKYO, Jan 31, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo K.K. (Head office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Group CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), which develops industrial precious metals products as one of the core companies of TANAKA Precious Metals, announced that it has established a jig cleaning method called TANAKA Green Shield. This cleaning method is characterized by nickel plating on the adhesion-preventing plate[1], a component of …
Premiere of New Mazda CX-70 Crossover SUV
HIROSHIMA, Japan, Jan 31, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mazda Motor Corporation (“Mazda”) announced that Mazda North American Operations, which oversees operations in North America, unveiled the Mazda CX-70, the company’s newest crossover SUV, on January 30 (Pacific Standard Time). The CX-70 is the third model(1) in Mazda’s Large Product Group. This two-row crossover SUV was developed for the strategic North American(2) market. …
JCB Offers Exclusive 10% Cashback Promotion for Taiwanese Cardmembers on Purchases in the U.S.
LOS ANGELES & TOKYO, Jan 31, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – JCB International Credit Card Co., Ltd. (JCB USA), the U.S. subsidiary of Japan’s international payment brand, JCB Co., Ltd., is proud to announce the launch of an exclusive 10% cashback promotion tailored for JCB cardmembers in Taiwan on purchases made in the United States, effective February 1, 2024. From February 1 through …
17 Toyota Group Companies Share Vision and Attitudes for the Future
Toyota City, Japan, Jan 30, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Today, Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman of the Board of Directors (Chairman) Akio Toyoda addressed an audience of chairmen, presidents, and frontline leaders from 17 Toyota Group companies(1) (the Toyota Group) at the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology(2), reflecting on the company’s founding principles and outlining his vision for the Group’s future …
Lexus Announces Global Sales Results for 2023
Toyota City, Japan, Jan 30, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Lexus has announced the global sales results for 2023. The global sales results for the period from January to December 2023 reached a record high of 824,258 units (a 132% increase compared to the previous year). This growth was attributed to strong demand, particularly in North America and Japan, along with the recovery …
Certification Irregularities at Toyota Industries
Toyota City, Japan, Jan 29, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Today, Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) reported to Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), which had commissioned TICO to develop diesel engines for automobiles, that it received a report from the special investigation committee (chaired by Mr. Hiroshi Inoue) that was commissioned to investigate potential irregularities of certification regulations related to inappropriate domestic emissions certification of …