TOKYO, Jun 28, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) is pleased to announce that on June 28, 2023, its application to have its Rice-paddy methane-reduction project(1) registered under Japan’s J-Credit Scheme(2) was approved by the certification committee of J-Credit Scheme. The project, which aims to reduce rice-paddy methane emissions by prolonging mid-season drainage periods(3), is one of MC’s decarbonization initiatives. [Project …
Tohoku University and NEC start joint research on computer systems using a newly developed 8-qubit quantum annealing machine
TOKYO, Jun 28, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Tohoku University and NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) have started joint research on computer systems using an 8-qubit quantum annealing machine developed by NEC and Japan’s new windowNational Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST). The 8-qubit quantum annealing machine used in this research has been newly developed using superconducting technology paired with ParityQC Architecture(1). …
Fujitsu recognized as winner of 2023 Microsoft Japan Healthcare & Life Sciences Partner of the Year Award for its cloud-based platform for healthcare sector
TOKYO, Jun 28, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Fujitsu today announced that it has won the 2023 Microsoft Japan Healthcare & Life Sciences Partner of the Year award for its cloud-based platform that allows users in the healthcare field to securely collect and leverage health-related data. Based on patients’ consent, data from medical institutions’ electronic medical record systems and patients’ personal health data …
DENSO to Begin SOEC Demonstration at Hirose Plant to Produce and Use Green Hydrogen for Manufacturing
KARIYA, JAPAN, Jun 27, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – DENSO Corporation today announced it plans to launch a pilot program in July at its Hirose Plant that uses an SOEC(1) (Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell), a DENSO-developed device that produces green hydrogen through electrolysis of high-temperature steam, to help power and increase the sustainability of its manufacturing operations. The trial will incorporate a verification …
Honda Teams to Compete in 2023 FIM Endurance World Championship “Coca-Cola” Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Road Race 44th Tournament
TOKYO, Jun 27, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Honda announced an overview of its main teams to compete in 2023 FIM(1) Endurance World Championship “Coca-Cola” Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Road Race 44th Tournament (Suzuka 8 Hours), to be held at the Suzuka Circuit in Mie Prefecture, Japan, on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Team HRC, which brought Honda its first victory in eight years …
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing repeats perfect four-star finish on WRC’s toughest rally
Toyota City, Japan, Jun 26, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team has achieved an incredible clean sweep of the top four positions on Safari Rally Kenya for the second year in succession: Sebastien Ogier winning the epic African event ahead of team-mates Kalle Rovanpera, Elfyn Evans and Takamoto Katsuta. Podium Ceremony TGR-WRT remains unbeaten on the toughest round …
Toyota, Toyota Tsusho, and Mitsubishi Kakoki to Introduce Thailand’s First Biogas-Derived Hydrogen Production Equipment, Operation to Begin in 2023
Toyota City, Japan, Jun 26, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), Toyota Tsusho Corporation (Toyota Tsusho), and Mitsubishi Kakoki Kaisha, Ltd. (Mitsubishi Kakoki) will introduce biogas-derived hydrogen production equipment for the first time in Thailand. The hydrogen production equipment to be introduced will be manufactured by Mitsubishi Kakoki and installed in Thailand in November 2023 to produce hydrogen from biogas …
Mitsubishi Motors Added to FTSE4Good Index Series, FTSE Blossom Japan Index and FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index for Consecutive Years
TOKYO, Jun 23, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has been added to the FTSE4Good Index Series(1) and FTSE Blossom Japan Index(2) for four consecutive years, and to the FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index(2) for two consecutive years in recognition of the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. The FTSE4Good Index Series is a globally recognized index that measures …
Mitsubishi Corporation: New Company for Green Hydrogen Business “Eneco Diamond Hydrogen” Established in Europe
TOKYO, Jun 22, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) is pleased to announce the establishment of Eneco Diamond Hydrogen B.V. (Eneco Diamond Hydrogen) to develop green hydrogen and associated renewable energy in Europe. Eneco Diamond Hydrogen, which was officially registered on June 6, 2023, is a joint venture between MC and its subsidiary N.V. Eneco (Eneco), an integrated energy company that …
Toyota: Post-Purchase Car Evolution Accelerating Efforts to Enhance Car Value
Toyota City, Japan, Jun 22, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced today that it has started offering an upgrade service in Japan that allows customers to swiftly evolve their cars in line with technological innovation as part of its efforts to enhance car value. The service is available for the Prius U Grade. Upgrades and car evolution Toyota Teammate …
MAZDA MX-30 e-SKYACTIV R-EV Mass Production Launched
HIROSHIMA, Japan, Jun 22, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Mazda Motor Corporation announced that, on June 22, the company started mass production of the European model of the MAZDA MX-30 e-SKYACTIV R-EV at Ujina Plant No. 1 in Hiroshima City. This is Mazda’s first mass-production rotary engine vehicle in 11 years since the Mazda RX-8 was discontinued in June 2012. Mazda has cumulatively …
Mitsubishi Corporation Announces New Participation in the Marimaca Copper Project in Chile
TOKYO, Jun 22, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Mitsubishi Corporation (“MC”) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a share subscription agreement with Marimaca Copper Corp. (“Marimaca” or the “Company”). Marimaca is a publicly-listed Canadian company focused on the development of the Marimaca Copper Project (the “Project”) located in Chile. MC will invest CAD20 million by way of a non-brokered private …
Panasonic Energy and Mazda to Enter into Discussions to Establish Medium- to Long-term Partnership for Supply of Automotive Cylindrical Lithium-ion Batteries
Osaka and Hiroshima, Japan, Jun 21, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd. (“Panasonic Energy”) and Mazda Motor Corporation (“Mazda”) are pleased to announce that they have agreed to enter into discussions on establishing a medium- to long-term partnership to meet demand for battery EVs and automotive batteries in a rapidly expanding market. Automotive cylindrical lithium-ion batteries manufactured by Panasonic Energy …
Toyota Launches All-New Alphard and Vellfire
Toyota City, Japan, Jun 21, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced today that it commenced sales of the all-new Alphard and Vellfire gasoline and hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) versions. They were launched on June 21, and to further contribute toward carbon neutrality, we also plan to introduce plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) in the future. Toyota launched the Alphard in …
Mitsubishi Motors to Reveal the All-New Triton in Thailand on July 26
TOKYO, Jun 21, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) will hold the world premiere of the fully redesigned Triton1 one-ton pickup truck in Thailand on July 26. The Triton is Mitsubishi Motors’ global strategic model that has been well-received in the ASEAN region, Oceania, Latin America, the Middle East, Africa and other markets for its durability, robustness and …
NEC to train cybersecurity personnel for ASEAN member countries
TOKYO, Jun 19, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) has been contracted by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) through NEC Corporation (Thailand) Ltd. (NEC Thailand) to conduct exercises with the ASEAN-Japan Cybersecurity Capacity Building Centre (AJCCBC) in order to develop cybersecurity human resources for ASEAN member countries. NEC, in collaboration with NEC Thailand and NEC Asia Pacific, will hold …
EazyPay and JCB sign acquiring agreement to enable the acceptance of JCB Cards through its POS & e-commerce merchants in the Kingdom of Bahrain
MANAMA, Bahrain & TOKYO, Jun 19, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The Eazy Financial Services B.S.C (Closed) (EazyPay) and JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, have signed an agreement to enable JCB payment acceptance at the bank’s POS and e-commerce merchants in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The signing ceremony was held on …
Fujitsu and Mizuho start trials for generative AI to streamline development and system maintenance operations
TOKYO, Jun 19, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Fujitsu and Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. (hereinafter Mizuho) launched joint verification trials using Fujitsu’s generative AI technology to streamline development and maintenance operations of Mizuho’s system. The trials will take place between June 19, 2023 and March 31, 2024.Generative AI technologies offer enormous potential to transform the ways we work, and with rigorous verification may …
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing defends its Safari pride on African epic
TOKYO, Jun 16, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team returns to the legendary Safari Rally Kenya on June 22-25, aiming to continue its proud record of success on the epic African event. 2023 GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRID Marking its 70th anniversary this year, the Safari is known as one of rallying’s toughest challenges and made a welcome comeback …
NEC Corporation’s Aalok Kumar joins Asian Development Bank’s High-level Advisory Group on Digital Technology for Development
TOKYO, Jun 16, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Aalok Kumar, Corporate Officer & Sr VP – Head of the Global Smart City Business, NEC Corporation, and President & CEO, NEC Corporation India, has been appointed as a member of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) High-level Advisory Group on Digital Technology for Development with effect from May 1, 2023. The eight-member group, consisting of …