Toyota City, Japan, Nov 12, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – HySE (Hydrogen Small mobility & Engine technology Association) will participate in the “Mission 1000 ACT2(1)” of Dakar 2025 (Dakar Rally(2)), which will be held in Saudi Arabia from 3rd to 17th January 2025, with the HySE-X2. “Mission 1000” is the category newly added to Dakar 2024, which is well-known as “Dakar Rally” for …
NEC participates in COP29 climate change conference
TOKYO, Nov 12, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) is participating in the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), held in Azerbaijan from November 11 to 22, 2024 with a keynote speech in the UGIH Pavilion, the host organization of the conference, and a seminar organized by Japan’s Ministry …
JA Mitsui Leasing and Fujitsu collaborate on simulation-driven field trials to optimize commercial EV adoption and drive decarbonization
TOKYO, Nov 12, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – JA Mitsui Leasing, LTD. (hereinafter JA Mitsui Leasing) and Fujitsu Limited (hereinafter Fujitsu) today announced the commencement of joint trials utilizing vehicles operated by Japan Agricultural Cooperatives (hereinafter JA). The initiative that started October 15, 2024 aims to promote the adoption and popularization of commercial electric vehicles (EVs) in Japan. 1. Details of the joint …
Macnica publishes Integrated Report on the theme of ‘An Introductory Guide to Macnica’s Mechanism’
YOKOHAMA, Japan, Nov 12, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Macnica Holdings, Inc. (TSE Prime 3212; “Macnica HD”) is pleased to announce it has published an integrated report, LIMITLESS 2024, with “An Introductory Guide to Macnica’s Mechanism” as its theme, made available for browsing and download at the Company’s website. Integrated Report: https://holdings.macnica.co.jp/en/investors/library/integratedreport/ Macnica publishes an integrated report for a wide range of stakeholders, including …
Hitachi: Established the Open Source Program Office (OSPO) to Globally Lead the Strategic Utilization of OSS
TOKYO, Nov 11, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Hitachi, Ltd. (“Hitachi”) has established the Open Source Program Office (Hitachi OSPO) to globally lead the strategic utilization of OSS in the Hitachi Group, leveraging its extensive experience in applying OSS to social infrastructure, and its technical capabilities and knowledge that have led the community. Hitachi OSPO will survey advanced OSS, plan utilization strategies, manage …
Transgene and NEC Present New Data Confirming Clinical Proof of Principle for Neoantigen Cancer Vaccine, TG4050, in Head & Neck Cancer at SITC 2024
Strasbourg, France & Tokyo, Japan, Nov 8, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Transgene (Euronext Paris: TNG), a biotech company that designs and develops virus-based immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer, and NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701), a leader in IT, network and AI technologies, today announced 24.1 month median follow-up data from the ongoing randomized Phase I trial of TG4050 in the adjuvant …
Hitachi High-Tech and University of Tokyo Promote Joint Research for the Practical Application of High-resolution Laser-PEEM in the Semiconductor Field
TOKYO, Nov 7, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Hitachi High-Tech Corporation (“Hitachi High-Tech”) and The University of Tokyo (“UTokyo”) have been conducting joint research (“this research”) into practical applications of high-resolution Laser-PEEM(1) developed by UTokyo in the semiconductor manufacturing process. This research will be presented at MNC 2024 (International Microprocesses and Nanotechnology Conference 2024), which will be held in Kyoto Prefecture from November …
Mitsubishi Motors Acquires Its Own Shares from Nissan
TOKYO, Nov 7, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) today announced that it has decided to acquire up to 149,028,300 shares (representing 10.02% of the total number of issued shares, excluding treasury shares) from Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (hereafter, Nissan), reducing Nissan’s current 34.07% stake (506,620,577 shares) in Mitsubishi Motors. At 8:45 a.m. on November 8, 2024, a …
Honda Signs Sponsorship Agreement to Provide Electrified Vehicles at World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25
TOKYO, Nov 7, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) has signed a sponsorship agreement with World Athletics ahead of the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 (WCH Tokyo 25) as an official global partner. Based on this sponsorship agreement, Honda will provide vehicles from its fleet of electrified vehicles as the official transportation at the WCH Tokyo 25, which will …
Home of Fujitsu joint conservation project designated as first Nationally Certified Sustainably Managed Natural Site in Okinawa
Fujitsu Limited, Okinawa Cellular Telephone Company and Tokyo Marine Asset Management Co., Ltd., in collaboration with Eco Tour Fukumimi, and Nosoko Elementary School, have been engaged in a conservation project to regenerate the umishobu (Enhalus acoroides) seagrass bed in the Nosoko area of Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture. This area has now been designated as Okinawa Prefecture’s first Nationally Certified Sustainably Managed Natural Site (1), awarded …
NEC and NEC Bio publish foundational work on T Cell Receptor engineering using proprietary generative AI at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer annual meeting
TOKYO, Nov 7, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Utilizing proprietary generative AI technology, NEC Bio has successfully modified T cell receptors (TCRs) to increase their efficacy. This achievement marks a major step forward in drug development and personalized medicine since prediction and engineering of TCR sequences that are able to bind to specific target sequences remains a major challenge in the field. The …
Anime Tokyo Station 1st Anniversary Event: Celebrating one year since the opening of the new hub for sharing Japanese anime
TOKYO, Nov 7, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Anime Tokyo Station, an anime exhibition hub that utilizes Japanese anime content with a strong fan base around the world and is operated by The Association of Japanese Animations, is celebrating its one-year anniversary since its opening last October. A ceremony and entertainment-filled event was held on October 31 to commemorate the first anniversary. At the …
57% of Banking Executives Struggle with Data Silos, Blocking AI-Driven Personalization, CleverTap’s New Report Highlights
SAN FRANCISCO, CA & MUMBAI, Nov 6, 2024 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – CleverTap, the all-in-one engagement platform, today released its latest Market Research Report with insights into the global banking landscape, “Banking on AI: A Leader’s Guide to Customer Engagement Excellence in Banking”. The report reveals that 57% of banking executives have yet to achieve a unified customer view, indicating significant challenges with data …
Honda Unveils Electric Motorcycle Concept Models “EV Fun Concept” and “EV Urban Concept” at EICMA 2024
Milan, Italy, Nov 6, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Honda has unveiled two electric motorcycle concept models, the “EV Fun Concept” and the “EV Urban Concept,” at EICMA 2024 in Milan, Italy (Press days: November 5-6, Public days: November 7-10). Honda world-premiered two concept models, the EV Fun Concept and the EV Urban Concept, at EICMA 2024.The EV Fun Concept is Honda’s first …
Yoshimoto Kogyo and Mitsubishi Corporation have signed a business partnership agreement for co-creation of business using “laughter”
Yoshimoto Kogyo Holdings Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Yoshimoto Kogyo) and Mitsubishi Corporation have agreed to consider business co-creation, including solving consumers’ health issues through “laughter”, overseas development of “comedy content”, and content production using digital transformation, and have concluded a business partnership agreement. With the advent of a super-aged society in Japan, there is a renewed focus on the health benefits of laughter, …
Honda to Begin European Verification Test of Battery Sharing Service with GoCimo
TOKYO, Nov 6, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) and GoCimo (formerly known as GoCiklo) (CEO: Mattias Tingvall), a Swedish start-up that operates rental and sharing service of electric motorcycles with swappable batteries, will together commence a battery sharing service verification test in Malmö, Sweden in February 2025 for a period of one year. The purpose of the test is …
Honda Unveils World’s First and New V3 Engine with Electrical- Compressor at EICMA 2024
MILAN, Nov 6, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Honda unveiled the world’s first* V3 motorcycle engine with an electrical compressor, at EICMA 2024 (the Milan Motorcycle Shows; Press days: November 5-6, Public days: November 7-10) in Milan, Italy. The water-cooled 75-degree V3 engine is being newly developed for larger displacement motorcycles, and has been designed to be extremely slim and compact. It features …
Victory and world title for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing
Toyota City, Japan, Nov 5, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – TOYOTA GAZOO Racing completed a thrilling fightback to overcome challenges and retain its FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) title when the 2024 season came to a dramatic conclusion in the 8 Hours of Bahrain. Starting from one-two on the grid, and knowing a win would secure the manufacturers’ title, each car led at …
Tokyo Stock Exchange and Fujitsu announce renewal of cash equity trading system ‘arrowhead4.0’
TOKYO, Nov 5, 2024 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE) and Fujitsu Limited today announced the successful renewal and operational launch of the TSE’s cash equity trading system “arrowhead4.0.” This renewal signifies the fourth generation of arrowhead, which originally commenced operations in January 2010. 1. Key pointsIn this renewal, several measures have been implemented to enhance market convenience, including an …
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Continues Order Intake, Revenue, and Profit Growth in Strong First Half, Raises Full-Year Order Intake Guidance
– Order intake grew YoY in Energy Systems, Plants & Infrastructure Systems, and Logistics, Thermal & Drive Systems segments due to contributions from GTCC and Aero Engines in Energy Systems and Metals Machinery in Plants & Infrastructure Systems.– Revenue increased YoY in Energy Systems, Plants & Infrastructure Systems, and Aircraft, Defense & Space segments. Revenue growth was especially large in Aircraft & Missile Systems within …