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TRENDE Secures JPY 1.07 Billion Investment to Expand Renewable Energy Initiatives and Strategic Partnerships

TOKYO, Mar 19, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – TRENDE Inc., a leading renewable energy solutions provider in Japan, today announced the successful completion of a JPY 1.07 billion (approximately USD 7.2 million) funding round through third-party allocation. The investment round welcomes four strategic partners as new shareholders: Tokyo Century Corporation, National Federation of […]

Fujitsu and FICO partner to accelerate digital transformation in financial services

Kawasaki, Japan and Bozeman, Mont., Mar 19, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Fujitsu Limited and FICO, a global analytics software leader, today announced they have entered into a partnership to expand FICO’s solutions to Japan, with plans to extend into other financial markets. Under the partnership, Fujitsu will provide FICO® platform’s Omni-Channel Engagement […]

Mazda Announces “Lean Asset Strategy” that Realizes Electrification of Multi-Solution

HIROSHIMA, Japan, Mar 18, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) today announced its “Lean Asset Strategy”, which will realize the company’s multi-solution approach for electrification. Mazda considers the period up to 2030 to be the “dawn of electrification“, and under the 2030 Management Policy, the company will promote electrification with […]

JCB and First Cash Solution Partner to Help Cardmembers Unlock Seamless Payments in Germany

Tokyo, London, and Frankfurt, Mar 18, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – JCB, Japan’s only international payment brand, and First Cash Solution, a leading integrated payment provider as a subsidiary of Volksbank eG – Die Gestalterbank, today announced a strategic partnership to significantly expand JCB Card acceptance throughout Germany. This collaboration has streamlined e-commerce transactions […]

Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions Launches New Control Renewal Menu for Elevators Manufactured by Other Companies Overseas

TOKYO, Mar 17, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Electric Building Solutions Corporation (MEBS, Head Office: Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo; President: Iwao Oda) today announced the launch scheduled for 19 March of a new overseas control renewal menu for elevators made by other companies installed in existing buildings. By developing a new control panel with an […]

Approval in Principle (AiP) for the Basic Design of a Large Ammonia-Fueled Ammonia Carrier Obtained from Classification Society

TOKYO, Mar 14, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has jointly developed a large ammonia carrier that uses ammonia as fuel, in collaboration with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) and Namura Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. Approval in Principle (AiP) (Note1) for the design […]

Toyota Launches All-New Crown Estate in Japan

TOKYO, Mar 14, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced that it will commence sales of its all-new Crown Estate model in Japan today. Toyota, under the concept of “making ever-better cars,” has introduced TNGA(1) and the in-house company system to drive product-centered management. TNGA has enabled the company to […]

Hokkaido Electric Power Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation Establish a Joint Venture “Hokkaido Renewable Energy Aggregation Co., Ltd.”

TOKYO, Mar 13, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Hokkaido Electric Power Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation are pleased to announce the launch of Hokkaido Renewable Energy Aggregation Co., Ltd. (“HRA”) for the purpose of conducting renewable energy aggregation service in Hokkaido. In order to achieve carbon neutrality, decarbonization needs among energy consumers are increasing […]

Lexus Presents the World Premiere of the New “RZ”

TOKYO, Mar 12, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Lexus introduced the new RZ, a dedicated battery EV (BEV) model, in Brussels, Belgium. The release is planned to gradually roll out across various regions beginning in fall 2025. Since introducing the RX 400h in 2005, Lexus has led the luxury market in electrification, continuously […]

MHIET Achieves Rated Operation of a 6-Cylinder 500kW-class Hydrogen Engine Generator Set

TOKYO, Mar 12, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger, Ltd. (MHIET), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has achieved rated operation (435kW/1,500min-1) using 100% hydrogen fuel in a trial run of a 500kW-class hydrogen engine generator set(1) at the company’s Sagamihara Plant. Following safety and reliability […]

JCB Now Available on Google Play in Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, and Hong Kong

TOKYO, Mar 12, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., today announced that JCB is now available on Google Play in Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines and Hong Kong. Through these years, JCB Cardmembers in Asia have experienced significant growth. In addition to the […]

TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Develops Miniaturized Micro Profile, a Next-Generation Contact tape for Fifth-Generation Signal Relays

TOKYO, Mar 12, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), a company engaged in the industrial precious metals business of TANAKA, announces the development of its miniaturized micro profile tape, a next-generation contact for fifth-generation signal relays. It has achieved a […]

JCB Announced Premier Sponsorship for the 10th Edition of Sakura 2025 at Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay

SINGAPORE, Mar 11, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand announced premier sponsorship for the 10th edition of Sakura 2025 at Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay. The event was opened by Mr. Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State, […]

Eisai Recognized as “2025 Kenko Investment for Health” for the First Time and Certified as “Outstanding Organization Of Kenko Investment for Health Program (White 500)” for the Sixth Time

TOKYO, Mar 10, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that it has been recognized as the 2025 KENKO Investment for Health by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) and the Tokyo Stock Exchange, for the first time as a company strategically carrying out efforts with regard to […]

CEPI funds Nagasaki University to develop innovative vaccines using Nanoball platform and NEC’s AI

TOKYO, Mar 10, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has announced that it will partner with the Nagasaki University DEJIMA Infectious Disease Research Alliance (Director: Prof. Kouichi Morita) for a research and development (R&D) project with support from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI). The CEPI funding, of […]

Japan’s Telecommunications Carriers Enhance Disaster Response with On-site Training for Joint Use of Marine Vessels

TOKYO, Mar 7, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Japan’s eight telecommunications companies — Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation, NTT East, NTT West, NTT DOCOMO and NTT Communications (the NTT Group), KDDI Corporation, SoftBank Corp. and Rakuten Mobile — conducted on-site training for the joint use of marine vessels from March 4 to 7, […]