TOKYO, May 18, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Fujitsu today announced the commercial debut of its “Biodrug Design Accelerator,” a platform to manage research processes for peptide (1) drug discovery, which many regard as a promising frontier in the field of new drug development. Fujitsu launched the new platform to pharmaceutical companies in Japan on May 18 with plans to expand the offering …
Mitsubishi Corporation Invests in Kyoto Fusioneering, a spin-off from Kyoto University
TOKYO, May 17, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) is pleased to announce that it has acquired a stake in Kyoto Fusioneering Ltd. (KF) through a third-party allotment of the latter’s shares. KF is a plant engineering company focused on fusion energy(1) technologies. Its establishment in 2019 was based on decades of fusion research and development by Kyoto University. KF specializes …
Suzuki, Daihatsu, and Toyota to Unveil Mini-Commercial Van Electric Vehicles
Toyota City, Japan, May 17, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki), Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. (Daihatsu), and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) will unveil prototype mini-commercial van electric vehicles (BEVs) equipped with a jointly developed BEV system. The unveiling will take place at an exhibition event that introduces the automobile industry’s efforts to achieve carbon neutrality (CN), from Thursday May 18 …
Fujitsu, Kyoto University, and Chordia Therapeutics launch AI trials to discover biomarkers for new cancer drugs
TOKYO, May 17, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Fujitsu Limited, Kyoto University (1), Chordia Therapeutics, Inc. (2), today announced the beginning of field trials leveraging Fujitsu’s AI causal discovery technology to shed light on biomarkers (3) that increase the probability of success or shorten the duration of clinical trials in the development of new cancer drugs. Using results obtained from Kyoto University’s next-generation …
Fujitsu successfully completes public takeover offer of GK Software
TOKYO, May 17, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Fujitsu Limited today announces the successful completion of its public takeover offer of GK Software SE, a leading global provider of cloud services for the international retail industry, headquartered in Schoeneck, Germany. By way of the takeover offer, and on-market purchases, Fujitsu, via Fujitsu ND Solutions AG, a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujitsu, acquired [68.03]% …
Health Canada Accepts New Drug Submission for Lecanemab as Treatment for Early Alzheimer’s Disease
TOKYO and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 16, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Eisai Co., Ltd. and Biogen Inc. announced today that Health Canada has accepted a New Drug Submission (NDS) for lecanemab (brand name in the U.S.: LEQEMBI), an investigational anti-amyloid beta (Aβ) protofibril* antibody, for the treatment of early Alzheimer’s disease (mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and mild AD dementia) …
Hitachi Establishes New “Generative AI Center” to Accelerate Value Creation and Improve Productivity in the Lumada business by promoting the use of Generative AI
TOKYO, May 15, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501) today announced that it has established a new organization called “Generative AI Center” to promote the safe and effective use of Generative AI. The Center will accelerate Hitachi’s growth by maximizing the value provided to customers and improving productivity through the Lumada business. Generative AI is artificial intelligence that can interpret …
NEWS FLASH: 450SX Crown Fulfills Honda’s ’23 AMA SX Championship Sweep
SALT LAKE CITY, UT, May 15, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – With a main-event win Saturday evening aboard his CRF450RWE in Salt Lake City’s Rice-Eccles Stadium, Chase Sexton wrapped up the 2023 450SX Championship at the AMA Supercross series finale. This premier-class crown follows on the heels of twin 250SX titles by Sexton’s Team Honda HRC colleagues, with Jett Lawrence having clinched the …
Isuzu Selects Honda as Partner to Develop and Supply Fuel Cell System for its Fuel Cell-Powered Heavy-duty Truck Scheduled to be Launched in 2027
TOKYO, May 15, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Isuzu Motors Limited and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that they have signed a partnership agreement based on the decision to have Honda develop and supply the fuel cell system for the fuel cell-powered heavy-duty truck Isuzu is planning to introduce to market in 2027. Joint Isuzu-Honda R&D efforts produced a fuel cell-powered heavy-duty …
Tokyo International Fire and Safety Exhibition 2023
TOKYO, May 15, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Tokyo Fire Department, Tokyo Big Sight Inc. and Tokyo International Fire and Safety Exhibition 2023 Executive Committee will hold the “Tokyo International Fire and Safety Exhibition 2023” at Tokyo Big Sight (East Halls 5, 6 and 7, Outdoor Exhibition Area, Offshore of Ariake-Nishi Port Park) from Thursday, June 15 to Sunday, June 18, 2023. Scenes …
JCB offers discount campaign for JCB cardmembers outside Japan at Tokyo Tower, symbol of Tokyo
TOKYO, May 15, 2023 – (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 campaign with TOKYO TOWER Co., Ltd. to offer JCB cardmembers outside Japan a 30% discount on the admission fee to the Main Deck Observatory (150m) and a 10% discount on purchases at the …
Rovanpera repeats full Portugal haul with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing
Toyota City, Japan, May 15, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team’s Kalle Rovanpera is back on top of the FIA World Rally Championship after a dominant drive to win the Rally de Portugal for the second year in succession. Jonne Halttunen, Kalle Rovanpera The victory is the first of the season for reigning world champions Rovanpera and Jonne …
e:Ny1: The next all-electric vehicle from Honda combines comfort, performance and technology in a stylish B-segment SUV
TOKYO, May 12, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Honda has revealed its second fully electric vehicle, the e:Ny1, at its European Media Event in Offenbach, Germany. It is the brand’s second pure EV to arrive in the region, following on from the widely acclaimed Honda e city car, and is designed to meet the growing customer demand for all-electric B-segment SUVs. Offering a …
Hitachi Announces Decision on Year-end Dividend
TOKYO, May 12, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501) today announced that the Board of Directors decided the year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, as shown below in view of earnings performance and other factors. Cautionary StatementCertain statements found in this document may constitute “forward-looking statements” as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of …
NTT DOCOMO Announces New Management Team
TOKYO, May 12, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today that its board of directors has met and proposed the changes in executive positions for official approval at the shareholders meeting and the board of directors meeting, all scheduled to be held on June 19, 2023. For the full report, visit: www.docomo.ne.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2023/0512_00.html. About NTT DOCOMO NTT DOCOMO, Japan’s leading mobile …
Fujitsu conducts project with Takeda and National Cancer Center Japan to analyze and visualize of patient journey with ovarian cancer
TOKYO, May 12, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Fujitsu today announced that it has conducted a joint research project with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited and the National Cancer Center Japan to analyze patient journeys, the process that leads from the recognition, diagnosis, treatment, and subsequent life of ovarian cancer patients based on electronic medical record data. The collaboration successfully visualized a wide range …
Honda and GS Yuasa Sign Joint Venture Agreement To Establish New Company, Honda – GS Yuasa EV Battery R&D Co., Ltd.
TOKYO, May 12, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) and GS Yuasa International Ltd. (GS Yuasa) today announced that they have signed a joint venture agreement toward the establishment of a new company. As announced on January 23, 2023 with a joint press release titled, “Honda and GS Yuasa Reach Basic Agreement Toward Collaboration for a High-capacity, High-output Lithium-ion …
Fujitsu signs ETA with ServiceNow, boosting human resource development capabilities for ServiceNow business
TOKYO, May 11, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Fujitsu today announced that it signed an Enterprise Training Agreement (ETA) with ServiceNow, offering Fujitsu Group employees unrestricted access to RiseUp with ServiceNow(1) learning contents and certification to continuously skill up and accelerate their career growth. The contents will be available to Fujitsu Group employees globally starting May 11, 2023. Fujitsu aims to grow its …
Fujitsu AI supports Toyota GAZOO Racing’s real-time driving analysis during World Endurance Championship
TOKYO, May 11, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Fujitsu today revealed that it leveraged AI technology to support the development of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing’s (TGR)(1) new video analysis system, which debuted in competition at the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps event, held from April 27 to 29 at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium. TGR’s “Hypercar” Fujitsu started sponsorship of TGR, a participant in the …
TMF Starts Supporting the Sustainable Expansion of “Good Driver Lessons” that Leverage Knowledge and Skills Developed Through Motorsports for Safe Driving
Toyota City, Japan, May 11, 2023 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) has started supporting the sustainable expansion of Good Driver Lesson (GDL), a Sapporo-based non-profit contributing to the prevention of traffic accidents through safe driving lessons conducted by professional drivers. GDL Website: https://gooddriver.jp/ With the percentage of traffic accidents involving elderly drivers increasing in recent years, many regions are …