TOKYO, Aug 26, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) is pleased to announce the final closing of AIGF II LP (AIGF II) with total capital commitments of 17.3 billion yen from institutional investors both in and outside Japan. AIGF II is the second fund established by MC’s wholly owned subsidiary AIGF Advisors Pte. Ltd. (AIGF), a private-equity (PE) firm based in …
Hitachi, Ltd. and Hitachi Energy are rising to the challenge of advancing a sustainable energy future for all
TOKYO and ZURICH, Aug 25, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501) and Hitachi Energy are proud to share a preview of the advanced technologies and experiences at CIGRE Session 2022, a major global event for power systems, taking place in Paris from August 28 to September 2, 2022. A major theme is the shared commitment to powering good with social …
Fujitsu and Tsuda University launch joint research on social design to realize sustainable, flexible community health care amidst aging society
TOKYO, Aug 25, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Fujitsu Limited and Tsuda University today announced the launch of a social design joint research project to realize sustainable and flexible community health care services in Japan. The project aims to realize a framework to provide patients with high-quality medical and health services even with limited social resources by leveraging converging technologies: advanced technologies that …
Eisai Inc. Collaborates with C2N to Build Awareness and Real-World Evidence for Blood-based Assays
TOKYO, Aug 24, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that its U.S. subsidiary Eisai Inc. has entered into a memorandum of understanding with C2N Diagnostics (“C2N”) that will seek to build awareness about how blood-based assays in the diagnosis for people living with cognitive impairment, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD), may help patients receive a timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment. …
GR Yaris Joins KINTO FACTORY Lineup
TOKYO, Aug 24, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and KINTO Co., Ltd. (KINTO) announced today that, joining the KINTO-exclusive GR Yaris “Morizo Selection”, the GR Yaris purchased through Toyota dealers has been added to the KINTO FACTORY service lineup, which enables customers to evolve their vehicles. Upgrade-enabled boosted torque Service System Highlights:– Upgrading and personalization services available for the …
NEC and Fortinet enter global agreement to deliver end-to-end, high-performance security for 5G networks
Tokyo and Sunnyvale, Calif., Aug 23, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701), a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies, and Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT), a global leader in broad, integrated, and automated cybersecurity solutions, have entered a global agreement to jointly build secure 5G networks for communication service providers (CSPs). Through the partnership, Fortinet will provide its …
Toyota Launches the New Sienta in Japan
Toyota City, Japan, Aug 23, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announces today that it has commenced sales of its completely redesigned Sienta minivan in Japan on August 23. Sienta Z 7-seater 2WD hybrid model; Model with options shown Highlights:– Evolving the Sienta’s key features of the driving ease of a compact car and convenience of a minivan that have …
JCB, JP GAMES and Fujitsu launch joint project to strengthen digital data rights management in the metaverse and gaming world
TOKYO, Aug 23, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – JCB Co., Ltd. (hereinafter JCB), JP GAMES, Inc. (hereinafter JP GAMES), and Fujitsu Limited (hereinafter Fujitsu) today announced that they will embark on a one year joint project starting August 23, 2022 to improve the security of distribution and sales of digital data in the metaverse and gaming world. Figure 1: Model Overview Figure 2: …
Another double podium for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing
TOKYO, Aug 22, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – The TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team has scored another double podium finish at Ypres Rally Belgium as Elfyn Evans finished just five seconds away from victory in second position with Esapekka Lappi in third. In their second time hosting a round of the FIA World Rally Championship, the farmland roads of the West Flanders …
Jurong Port, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Asia Pacific and JERA Asia Come Together to Explore Establishing an Ammonia Direct Combustion Power Plant
Singapore, Aug 22, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Jurong Port, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Asia Pacific (MHI-AP), a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, and JERA Asia, a subsidiary of JERA, today concluded a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly explore establishing a 100% ammonia direct combustion power plant on Jurong Island, Singapore, which houses the country’s chemical and energy industries.Under the MoU, a joint …
MHI Thermal Systems Receives “Best Rated Brand” in Split System Air Conditioner Category from Australia’s Product Review Site
TOKYO, Aug 18, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. (MHI Thermal Systems), part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has been voted the “Best Rated Brand” in Australia’s “2021/2022 Finder Customer Satisfaction Awards,” for its split system air conditioners(1) in the Retail Awards category. This is the second time, and the second year in a row, that MHI …
7th Belt and Road Summit opens this month in hybrid format
HONG KONG, Aug 18, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the seventh Belt and Road Summit will take place on 31 August and 1 September (Wednesday and Thursday). Activities on the first day will be held both physically and online at the Hong …
Team HRC’s Tim Gajser Wins Fourth Championship, First in Two Seasons
TOKYO, Aug 15, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Honda factory team(1) Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) rider Tim Gajser (Slovenia) has won his fourth championship title, his first in two years, in the FIM(2) World Motocross Championship Premier MXGP class (450cc). This MXGP season kicked off in England in February, with Team HRC’s Tim Gajser competing on Honda’s factory bike, the CRF450RW. By the …
Mitsubishi Motors Introduces the All-New Outlander PHEV Model in Australia
TOKYO, Aug 15, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) model of the all-new Outlander, a crossover SUV, will go on sale in Australia on August 15, following the launches in Japan and New Zealand. All-new Outlander PHEV model The all-new Outlander PHEV model is Mitsubishi Motors’ flagship which brings together …
Eisai and Lifenet Enter Into Capital and Business Alliance Agreement Aimed at Building Ecosystem to Reduce Burden of Medical and Nursing Care
TOKYO, Aug 9, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Eisai Co., Ltd. and LIFENET INSURANCE COMPANY announced today that they have entered into a capital and business alliance agreement to collaborate in dementia and other areas, with the aim of helping reduce the burden of medical and nursing care for people living in Japan’s aging society. New insurance products and services will be developed …
Establishment of Maritime and Ocean Digital Engineering Cooperation Program at the University of Tokyo
TOKYO, Aug 8, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – NYK Group company MTI Co., Ltd., Japan Marine United Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group company Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., Furuno Electric Co., Ltd., Japan Radio Co., Ltd., BEMAC Corporation, ClassNK, and NAPA Ltd., have come together to establish the “Maritime and Ocean Digital Engineering” (MODE) cooperation program at the University of Tokyo from October …
Waste-to-Energy Company in Singapore Made a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary
TOKYO, Aug 8, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental & Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd. (MHIEC), part of MHI Group, have made a wholly-owned subsidiary of TuasOne Pte. Ltd., a special purpose company (SPC) for the business of the construction and operations of a waste-to-energy (WTE) facility in Singapore. Following the start of liquidation of …
Rovanpera extends WRC lead with rapid home run for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing
TOKYO, Aug 8, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team’s Kalle Rovanpera has further extended his FIA World Rally Championship lead with a well-calculated drive to second place on a ferociously fast Rally Finland, as team-mate and fellow Finn Esapekka Lappi survived remarkable late drama to join him on the podium at their home rally. Tasked with sweeping the …
Team HRC Wins 43rd Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race
TOKYO, Aug 8, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Team HRC (Tetsuta Nagashima / Takumi Takahashi / Iker Lecuona) won the 2022 FIM(1) Endurance World Championship 43rd “Coca Cola” Suzuka 8 Hours Endurance Race (Suzuka 8 Hours) held at the Suzuka Circuit in Mie, on Sunday, August 7. Team HRC’s win marks Honda’s 28th Suzuka 8 Hours victory, the first since 2014. Team HRC …
MHI to Issue its First Transition Bond
TOKYO, Aug 5, 2022 – (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today submitted a revised shelf registration statement to the Kanto Local Finance Bureau in preparation for planned issuance of a transition bond in the Japanese market. The issuance will be undertaken to raise funds for allocation to diverse initiatives toward achieving carbon neutrality. The planned issuance is based on MHI’s …