Category: JCN Newswire

Lausanne, Switzerland, Kawasaki, Japan, and New Taipei City, Taiwan, October 24, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), the international governing body for gymnastics worldwide Fujitsu Limited, and Acer Medical Inc., which provides AI-powered medical image processing and preventive medicine, today announced a collaboration to develop a points-based health promoting insurance concept. The proposed service will feature a smartphone app, developed by Acer Medical, that uses AI to digitize FIG’s gymnastics program for seniors.Through its Measures for Aging Society Working Group (ASWG), FIG aims to promote healthy aging by offering a gymnastics program for seniors aimed at preventing frailty in later life. In this collaboration, Acer Medical has developed a smartphone app that digitizes this program. The app utilizes aiGait powered by Uvance, a solution in development by Acer Medical that incorporates Fujitsu’s advanced skeleton recognition AI technology from its …

TOKYO, October 24, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Sharp has developed the second iteration of its EV (electric vehicle) concept model “LDK+,” focusing on the parking time and proposing its use as an “extension of the living room.” Under the new key message “Part of your home,” the model will make its debut at Japan Mobility Show 2025, one of Japan’s largest mobility events, held at TOKYO BIG SIGHT (Koto-ku, Tokyo) from October 30 (Thursday) to November 9 (Sunday) this year.”LDK+” (Left: Concept Model, right: Key Visual)In September 2024, Sharp unveiled the first “LDK+” concept model. By integrating Sharp’s proprietary AI technology “CE-LLM” (*1), along with AIoT and sensing technologies, Sharp proposes a new future for mobility that enables comfortable and sustainable lifestyles by connecting EVs with living spaces and energy devices.The second iteration of “LDK+” retains the original concept while featuring both hi…

The Christening and Launch Ceremony of WAKASHIO MARUTOKYO, October 23, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) –  Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group company based in Tokyo, today held a christening and launch ceremony for the WAKASHIO MARU, a training ship for National Institute of Technology, Toyama College (NIT, Toyama College). The ceremony took place at the Enoura Plant of MHI’s Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery Works in Yamaguchi Prefecture. The handover is scheduled for March 2026, following completion of interior work and sea trials. The new vessel will go into service providing practical training in ocean navigation, and conducting surveys and experiments related to operations and the ocean for purposes such as a variety of educational and community contribution activities to train maritime personnel, contribute to regional societies, and encourage members of the community to think about maritime matters.This is the fifth-generation training vessel for…

Hiroshima and Tokyo, Japan, October 14, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mazda Motor Corporation and Nippon Steel Corporation today announced that they have applied the results of their co-creation activities, redefining the traditional relationship between finished vehicle manufacturers and materials suppliers, to the development of the All-New MAZDA CX-5 crossover SUV which Mazda unveiled to the world in July. The two companies have succeeded in developing an optimal body structure in a short time.In the automotive industry, the relative value, significance, and risks are evolving due to various factors such as electrification, smart technologies, environmental initiatives, requirements to have Business Continuity Plans for the supply chain due to geopolitics and national policies, as well as price hikes of materials and parts. In addition, with the digitization of vehicles and shift to software-centric design, the value chain must also transition to a “new manufacturing” structure based on horizon…

Toyota City, Japan, October 23, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The TOYOTA GROUP will open THE MOVEUM YOKOHAMA by TOYOTA GROUP*1 (“THE MOVEUM YOKOHAMA”), an immersive museum that provides real cultural experiences and opportunities to enrich the soul by learning, from December 20, 2025 to March 31, 2026 at Yamashita Pier Shed No. 4, Yokohama, Kanagawa.Resonating with the history of Yokohama and the city’s vision for cultural and artistic “Creative City” initiatives, the TOYOTA GROUP will open THE MOVEUM YOKOHAMA at Yamashita Pier to move people emotionally and transport them physically. THE MOVEUM YOKOHAMA will feature immersive art surrounded by audiovisual materials in a massive space measuring nearly 1,800 m2, where visitors can experience a sense of unity from being a part of the artwork or relive the artist’s perspective. The opening will feature two artworks: Fin de Siècle Vienna: The Golden Age of Beauty, which depicts the tumultuous work of turn-of-the-century Viennese artists fr…

From left (seated): Daichi Nakajima, EVP, Mitsubishi Power, Yu Tat Ming, CEO, PacificLight Power, Koichi Watanabe, CEO and MD, Jurong Engineering Limited at the EPC contract signing.Singapore, October 23, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – A consortium comprising Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Jurong Engineering Limited (JEL) has been awarded an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract by PacificLight Power Pte. Ltd. (PLP) to develop the largest, high efficiency combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) facility in Singapore. The power plant will be the first CCGT unit in Singapore integrated with a large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS), enabling dynamic energy management to align electricity supply with grid demand.Located on Jurong Island, Singapore, the 670MW facility, capable of powering more than 965,000 four-room flats, is scheduled to begin operations in 2029. It will have the ability to operate on 30% hydrogen an…

TOKYO, Japan, October 22, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has started a digital agriculture efficiency and advancement project with the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Food Production of Cote d’Ivoire in order to improve and upgrade agricultural efficiency through the use of digital technology with NEC Africa (Pty) Ltd. The project aims to ensure a fair supply of agricultural materials, such as seeds and fertilizers, and stable harvests through more efficient farming support. This will be accomplished by accurately identifying and managing information on farmers and fields of rice, cassava, and corn, some of the main crops in Cote d’Ivoire.Instructing Cote d’Ivoire farmers on the use of “CropScope”Corn PlotsBackgroundIn Cote d’Ivoire, the agricultural sector accounts for about 30% of the gross domestic product (GDP), and about 50% of the population is engaged in agriculture. However, in recent years, the prices of seeds and fe…

KAWASAKI, Japan, October 22, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Fujitsu Limited and professional football club Kawasaki Frontale Co., Ltd. today announced that American football team Fujitsu Frontiers, women’s basketball team Fujitsu Red Wave, in addition to the football team itself have become the first sports teams in Japan to join the “Sports for Nature” Framework.Sports for Nature is a joint initiative of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, International Olympic Committee, United Nations Environment Programme, Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, and Dona Bertarelli Philanthropy.It aims to deliver transformative action for nature across sports, by 2030 and beyond, enabling sports to champion nature and contribute to its protection and restoration.Through the three teams’ efforts, the Fujitsu Group aims to educate sports fans in Japan about the importance of environmental protection and inspire individual behavioral change.The Fujitsu Group will con…

THUNDERBEAT™ II features the versatility of three energy modes to support surgeons in adapting to challenging clinical conditionsTOKYO & HAMBURG, Oct 21, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Olympus Corporation (Olympus), a global MedTech company committed to making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling, today announced the launch of THUNDERBEAT™ II, the next generation hybrid energy device for soft tissue management, designed to deliver faster, more hemostatic dissection and large vessel transection1 in both laparoscopic and open surgery. THUNDERBEAT™ II will become commercially available in Europe starting October 2025, with a subsequent launch in Japan later this year. A global rollout, including the United States and other regions, will follow, subject to regulatory approvals including product registration and market clearance.THUNDERBEAT IITHUNDERBEAT II is part of Olympus’ THUNDERBEAT series, a line of pioneering hybrid energy devices designed for use…

TOKYO, October 21, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, will launch new 2026 models of its top-of-the-line S Series of residential-use air-conditioners for the Japanese market, beginning in mid-November. The large capacity 6.3 kW, 7.1 kW and 8.0 kW models meet Japan’s new energy efficiency standards for fiscal 2027. As a result, along with the 2.2 kW to 5.6 kW models, all models in the S Series meet the new standards, reducing power consumption even in larger spaces such as living rooms, and providing comfortable air conditioning while being environmentally friendly.Features of the New Models1. Compliance with Japan’s new energy efficiency standards for fiscal 2027Revisions to the heat exchanger and compressor in the indoor and outdoor units have reduced power consumption compared to previous models, meeting the new energy efficiency standards targeted for fiscal 2027. In these new models, the Annual Per…

 Toyota City, Japan, October 21, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has unveiled the new Land Cruiser FJ, with the Japan launch planned for around mid-2026.Land Cruiser FJ (Prototype)Launched originally as the Toyota BJ in 1951, the Land Cruiser immediately became the first vehicle to climb to the sixth station of Mount Fuji. Since then, it has fulfilled its mission of delivering safety and security to all types of people in places that only the Land Cruiser can reach. Developed and refined based on global, real-world customer usage, it provides reliability, durability, and off-road performance that allows people to go anywhere and everywhere and return safely. This concept has been carried forward and continues to evolve to this day. With cumulative sales of about 12.15 million units*1 in over 190 countries and regions around the world, the Land Cruiser has supported the lives and livelihoods of people everywhere. It is a flagship Toyota model that has been devel…

Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, October 21, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Sharp Corporation has entered a partnership with ARAV Corporation (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Reyes Tatsuru Shiroku), a company with advanced technology in the field of remote control for construction machinery, to develop remote control solutions leveraging satellite communication.Left: Construction machinery with a satellite communication user terminal mounted on topRight: Satellite communication user terminal installed on the top of the construction machinerySatellite communication enables high-quality communication even in areas where cellular networks are difficult to establish, making it an increasingly valuable tool in locations such as offshore or mountainous regions. Many construction sites lack adequate communication infrastructure, often requiring time-consuming development of networks, leading to a growing recognition of the utility of satellite communication.Leveraging the design and communication technologies …

TOKYO, Japan, October 21, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Hitachi, Ltd. (“Hitachi”) and OpenAI, Inc. (“OpenAI”) today announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership focused on building next-generation AI infrastructure and expanding global data centers. The agreement was signed on October 2, 2025.Under this MoU, the two companies will jointly develop plans across several key areas, combining their respective strengths to advance sustainable data center operations and accelerate the deployment of AI technologies that help address societal challenges.Key areas of collaboration1. Partnership outside data centersThe companies will jointly explore solutions to:- Minimize the load on power transmission and distribution networks and achieve future zero-emission data centers.- Secure the supply of critical and long-lead-time equipment for data centers.- Standardize prefabricated and modular data center designs to shorten const…

BANDUNG, INDONESIA, Oct 21, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Through PT Bio Farma (Persero), Indonesia has played a strategic and sustained role in the Developing Countries Vaccine Manufacturers’ Network (DCVMN), working to ensure equitable access to safe, high-quality, and affordable vaccines. Since DCVMN’s founding in 2000, Bio Farma has been a key driver in advancing vaccine self-reliance and public health capacity in developing countries.Collaboration between Bio Farma and DCVMN has been established since the inception of the network. At the first DCVMN Annual General Meeting in Noordwijk in 2000, Bio Farma was one of ten founding members dedicated to advancing vaccine collaboration. In April 2001, Bio Farma in Bandung hosted the 2nd AGM, where the network formalized the DCVMN’s structure and governance. Chaired by then-President Director Thamrin Poeloengan, this meeting established Indonesia as a hub for vaccine collaboration and knowledge-sharing among developing countries.Shadiq Akasya, c…

TOKYO, Oct 21, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Olympus Corporation (Olympus), today announced that the feasibility study project entitled “Feasibility study on the development of Japanese digitalized endoscopy infection control systems in India,” jointly proposed with Saraya Co., Ltd. (hereinafter “SARAYA”), has been selected by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) under its FY2024 supplementary “Global South Future-Oriented Co-Creation Subsidy Program (Small-Scale Demonstration/Feasibility Study Project)” on August 1, 2025.The selected feasibility study project (hereinafter the “Project”), supported by METI, will evaluate the feasibility of introducing Japan’s established infection control systems to India, aiming to enhance the safety and reliability of the endoscopic medical environment.In India, endoscopic procedures already outnumber those in Japan and are expected to grow further due to the country’s large and expanding …

TOKYO, October 17, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. (MHI Thermal Systems), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, through its Australian subsidiary, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Air-Conditioners Australia, Pty. Ltd. (MHIAA), has won the Australian Good Design Award in the Engineering Design category for its KXZ3 series of building-use multi-split air-conditioners for worldwide markets.(1) In addition, Residential-use air-conditioners, MHI was selected as the best brand in the air conditioning category in surveys conducted by Canstar Blue, a major Australian product review site, and CHOICE®, a major consumer group. This is the third time that MHIAA has won the Australian Good Design Award, the sixth time to receive the highest rating from Canstar Blue, and the seventh time for the CHOICE® survey.The Good Design Australia Award was established in 1958 by Good Design Australia, and has been endorsed by the World Design Organization (WD…

Tokyo and Kanagawa, Japan, October 17, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – SEKISUI CHEMICAL CO., LTD. Fujitsu Limited, and SAP Japan Co., Ltd. today announced the comprehensive modernization of SEKISUI CHEMICAL’s management platform. This modernization project aims to enhance data-driven and agile management decision making by implementing SAP S/4HANA® Cloud [1] as the new core system. The first phase, focusing on accounting systems, commenced in April 2025. Moving forward, SAP S/4HANA Cloud will be gradually rolled out to approximately 100 SEKISUI CHEMICAL Group companies around the world, enabling SEKISUI CHEMICAL to centralize and unify administration and data management across its group companies globally, while also standardizing platforms for sales and purchasing management in addition to the accounting foundation.SEKISUI CHEMICAL initiated a company-wide digital transformation project to enhance long-term corporate value in today’s uncertain business environment where companies must resp…

TransNusa Starts Tickets Sales For Its Bali – Singapore Flight on October 17JAKARTA, Oct 17, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – PT TransNusa Aviation Mandiri (TransNusa) is strengthening its base in Bali by introducing a new international route from the renowned tourism destination to Changi, Singapore.TransNusa started selling the flight tickets for the scheduled flight from Bali to Singapore today, October 17. Tickets are priced from as low as SDG109, MYR285, USD65 and IDR999.000. The TransNusa flight tickets can be purchased at transnusa.co.id or any secure online travel agent.TransNusa Group Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Bernard Francis said that TransNusa has introduced this new international route in order to provide passengers with additional travel choices.“In addition, the Bali – Singapore international route is significant to TransNusa as Singaporeans are one of ASEAN’s top tourists for Bali. Hence, the demand for this route is equally significant,” said Datuk Bernard…

Kanazawa city’s East Environmental Energy Center TOKYO, October 16, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental & Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd. (MHIEC), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has received a contract from the city of Kanazawa (Ishikawa Prefecture) to refurbish and improve the core facilities of the city’s East Environmental Energy Center, a municipal solid waste (MSW) incineration plant. The renovation of the stoker-type incinerators(*1) with processing capacity of 250 tons per day (tpd) aims to extend the life of the facility, enhance energy efficiency, and reduce CO2 emissions. The total value of the contract is 4.3 billion yen before tax, with work scheduled to be completed in March 2029.The East Environmental Energy Center was engineered and built by MHI, and completed in March 1991. It comprises two stoker-type incinerators, each with processing capacity of 125 tpd. Power generation capacity utilizing residual heat from the pla…

TOKYO, Japan, October 16, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the lineup of Honda exhibits for the “Main Programs” organized by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA) as a part of the Japan Mobility Show 2025, as well as additional information on items to be included in the Honda booth exhibit. (Press days: October 29 – 30, Public days: October 31 – November 9, 2025).Honda will exhibit a wide variety of mobility products, including motorcycles, automobiles, power products and aircraft, as well as related technologies and concept models at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 and has shared initial information with press releases dated August 28, and September 30, 2025. Overview of Honda exhibit for the “Main Programs” organized by JAMATokyo Future Tour 2035 – Excited about the future of mobility –The Tokyo Future Tour 2035 program is designed to inspire excitement about the future of Japan including h…