Category: JCN Newswire

KAWASAKI, Japan, Feb 24, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Fujitsu today announced the expansion and reorganization of its Uvance for Finance offerings, initially established in June 2025 to accelerate the digital transformation of financial institutions. These enhanced offerings now cover the entire financial sector, including banking, insurance, securities, credit, and leasing, and are structured into seven new offerings.Fujitsu is promoting Uvance, a business model that addresses societal challenges. Through Uvance for Finance, Fujitsu aims to accelerate the advancement of businesses and services in the financial industry by leveraging data and AI. This will be achieved through three key themes: core solutions, which provide highly reliable account processing and branch solutions; platforms, which utilize data obtained from these core solutions for AI and other applications; and enhanced customer experience and the realization of a smart society, which enrich people’s lives. These three themes…

TOKYO, Feb 24, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. (MHI Thermal Systems), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has established a local subsidiary in India as a production base for air conditioners. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries-IAPL Air Conditioners Private Limited, a joint venture with IAPL Group Private Limited (IAPL), MHI Thermal Systems’ distribution partner in India, started operations on January 22.The Indian air-conditioning market is forecast to maintain robust demand growth due to increasing penetration rates and the characteristics of the regional climate. MHI Thermal Systems has been steadily expanding its business in India by importing and selling air conditioners manufactured in Thailand, working in cooperation with IAPL to establish a nationwide sales and service network.Establishing a local production base in collaboration with its long-time business partner IAPL will allow MHI Thermal Systems to further strengthen its sales ne…

HONG KONG, Feb 20, 2026 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Shoucheng Holdings Ltd. (0697.HK) said all outstanding convertible bonds have been fully converted into shares, marking the completion of a capital event affecting both shareholder structure and market liquidity.The conversion optimizes the company’s capital structure and releases trading liquidity. Early participants in the bonds have largely taken profits, removing a technical constraint on the company’s equity and prompting investors to reassess valuation as the firm advances its robotics-focused strategy.Convertible bonds, which combine debt and equity characteristics, were originally issued to raise long-term funding for the company’s robotics ecosystem while offering flexible exit options for investors. The conversion period coincided with a concentrated results phase for the portfolio: three invested companies — Unitree Robotics, Galbot and Songyan Dynamics — gained national attention during China’s 2…

HONG KONG, Feb 20, 2026 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – At the 2026 China Central Television Spring Festival Gala, the integration of technology and culture put humanoid robot group performances at center stage. Unitree Robotics, Galbot and Songyan Dynamics presented their core products together, generating widespread online discussion due to their technical demonstrations. All three embodied-intelligence companies are portfolio investments of Shoucheng Holdings (0697.HK), making the Hong Kong-listed firm the most directly associated listed company within the Gala robotics theme.The companies’ performance on a national platform not only demonstrated their technological capabilities but also validated Shoucheng Holdings’ strategy combining capital investment, real-world deployment scenarios and industrial-chain positioning.The Spring Festival Gala, watched by an estimated 1.4 billion viewers nationwide, applies strict selection standards to technology partners. Participants must dem…

The visit with underserved communities from the Penang Cheshire Home and volunteers together for a day of inclusion, connection, and shared moments in natureTAIPING, Malaysia, Feb 20, 2026 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – In conjunction with ongoing efforts to play their part in creating a more inclusive Malaysia, Spritzer Berhad (‘Spritzer’ or ‘the Company’), Malaysia’s leading natural mineral water brand, hosted residents and volunteers from the Penang Cheshire Home for a day of nature-based activities at the Spritzer EcoPark which is designed to be accessible and welcoming for persons with disabilities.Spritzer EcoPark is known for being wheelchair-friendly to provide universal access, enabling persons with disabilities to navigate the space comfortably. The community engagement in the lush, natural setting of park reaffirms the Company’s commitment to wellness and meaningful human connection with underserved communities in Malaysia.Photo 1: Spritzer EcoPark warmly w…

TORONTO, CANADA, Feb 20, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Hitachi Rail today announced that it is investing of almost C$30 million in a new state-of-the-art Canadian headquarters in Toronto, Ontario.The new HQ hosts Hitachi Rail’s Global Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) Competence Centre, which provides the engineering and technical expertise around the world. This new announcement builds on a C$100 million commitment to develop SelTrac™ G9, the next generation of cutting-edge rail signalling technology from this new office.The new headquarters spans 125,000 sq. ft. across 5.5 floors will be the base for 1,100 Hitachi Rail employees and 100 paid interns. The office is located in Consilium Place in Toronto’s Scarborough district and is due to open officially in summer 2026.As a LEED Silver and BOMA-certified building, the choice reflects Hitachi Rail’s commitment to operating in environmentally friendly sites, in addition to providing sustainable rail solutions. The co…

Toyota City, Japan, Feb 19, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) will launch the new RAV4 (PHEV) in Japan on March 9, 2026.Z (PHEV) (Models with options shown)GR SPORT (PHEV) (Models with options shown)Built on the concept that “Life is an Adventure,” the all-new RAV4 has been reborn as a new-generation SUV that meets diverse customer lifestyles while maintaining the RAV4’s signature solid and powerful design and packaging. The hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) model launched in December 2025 has been well received by many customers.This new PHEV model further expands the 6th generation RAV4’s go-anywhere, do-anything spirit by combining high off-road performance with a power supply system that makes it possible to use large amounts of electricity, even outdoors.The RAV4 (PHEV) uses a plug-in hybrid system built on an energy-efficient hybrid platform, featuring a large-capacity drive battery and support for high-output chargers. This significantly increases BEV-mod…

Osaka, Kawasaki, Tokyo, Japan, Feb 19, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Japan Community Healthcare Organization Osaka Hospital (JCHO Osaka Hospital), Fujitsu Japan Limited, and Fortience Consulting Inc. today announced the commencement of a project aimed at establishing a system for the safe utilization of generative AI across all medical operations at JCHO Osaka Hospital. This initiative, formalized through an agreement signed on February 13, 2026, seeks to achieve work style reform and sustainable hospital management by leveraging the expertise of Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd.In this project, Fujitsu Japan will introduce and provide generative AI-powered services for creating discharge summaries and nursing handovers at JCHO Osaka Hospital. Scheduled for operation in June 2026, the project will involve developing internal guidelines for generative AI utilization, establishing an information infrastructure, and building operational governance to promote and embed generative AI usage throughout the hospi…

TOKYO, Feb 18, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machinery Systems, Ltd. (MHI-MS), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has concluded a joint research agreement with Tokyo’s Metropolitan Expressway Co., Ltd. for a demonstration experiment of ramp merging support technology for autonomous vehicles.(1)The joint research, initiated in anticipation of expanded the adoption of autonomous vehicles, centers on conducting a demonstration experiment for ramp merging support for autonomous vehicles in the severe traffic conditions typical of Tokyo’s Metropolitan Expressway, primarily high traffic volume and short merging sections. The project aims to accelerate the development of infrastructure support technologies for the practical implementation of autonomous driving.Metropolitan Expressway Co., Ltd. issued a call for participants in a joint research project. Following a review of the proposals, a contract was concluded with MHI-MS in recognition of its successful del…

Zurich, Feb 18, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Hitachi Energy, a global leader in electrification, has been recognized as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Utilities Asset Performance Management (APM) 2025–2026 Vendor Assessment (Doc #US53008225, November 2025). The IDC study evaluated 12 APM providers by qualitatively and quantitatively assessing their capabilities and strategies regarding their offerings in the power and utilities industry.“As utilities navigate the challenges of aging assets, clean-energy integration and grid modernization, APM solutions have become essential for achieving operational resilience, reducing costs and delivering sustainable outcomes across their organizations,” said the IDC MarketScape.“A modernized and data-driven approach to APM is now a strategic imperative for utilities,” said John Villali, Senior Research Director, IDC Energy Insights. “Sophisticated APM solutions have become foundational to utilities’ digital and e…

KAWASAKI, Japan, Feb 18, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Fujitsu today announced that it has been named to FORTUNE Magazine’s 2026 list of “World’s Most Admired Companies” for the eighth year in a row.This year, 685 companies were nominated from 29 countries as the “World’s Most Admired Companies,” of which 325 were selected (15 of which were Japanese companies). Fujitsu was selected in the category for the IT Services industry and was highly-evaluated in areas including Social Responsibility, Quality of Products/Services, Innovation, Financial Soundness, and Global Competitiveness.Conducted through a partnership between Fortune Magazine and Korn Ferry [1] , the annually published “World’s Most Admired Companies” list is determined based on a survey of a combined 3,000 executives, directors at global companies, and analysts. Companies are evaluated based on nine categories: Innovation, People Management, Use of Corporate Assets, Social Responsibility, Quality of Management, Financi…

KAWASAKI, Japan, Feb 17, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Fujitsu Limited today announced the development and launch of its AI-Driven Software Development Platform, a new initiative to bring software development into the AI age and contribute to the sustainable growth of its customers and society. This platform automates the entire software development process, from requirements definition and design to implementation and integration testing. By leveraging the Takane large language model (LLM) [1] and agentic AI technology for large-scale software development developed by Fujitsu Research, the AI-Driven Software Development Platform enables AI agents to understand complex, evolving large-scale systems owned by enterprises and public organizations. The platform has multiple AI agents collaboratively execute each stage of software development, achieving full automation of the entire process without human intervention.Fujitsu aims to use this AI-Driven Software Development Platform to carry out revision…

TOKYO, Feb 16, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team has locked out the podium places for the second time in as many rounds of the 2026 FIA World Rally Championship, with Elfyn Evans claiming another victory on the snow of Rally Sweden to lead a 1-2-3-4 finish.Scott Martin, Elfyn EvansFollowing a 1-2-3 finish at last month’s Rallye Monte-Carlo, this is the first time that a manufacturer has filled the podium places on consecutive rounds of the WRC since Citroën did so in 2010. The feat was last achieved on the opening two events of a season when Audi did so in Monte Carlo and Sweden in 1984.This is the second year in succession that Evans and co-driver Scott Martin have won the WRC’s only pure winter rally and their third Swedish success in total. That makes Welshman Evans one of the event’s most successful drivers from outside the Nordic countries, as he matches the number of victories achieved by team-mate Sébastien Ogier as well as Kenn…

TOKYO, Feb 16, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”) announced today that it has received an orphan drug designation for its in-house discovered and developed novel selective orexin 2 receptor agonist E2086, with prospective indication for narcolepsy, from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW).Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder that is characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS). Due to problems with fatigue, cognition, and persistence of residual symptoms despite treatment, disease burden for narcolepsy is high,(1) and narcolepsy remains a disease with high unmet medical needs. While estimates vary depending on the study data, a 2025 report estimates the narcolepsy patient population in Japan to be approximately 46,000.(2) Narcolepsy is classified into two subtypes, type 1 (narcolepsy with cataplexy) and type 2 (narcolepsy without cataplexy). The pathogenesis of narcolepsy type 1 is thought to involve a d…

KAWASAKI, Japan, Feb 13, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Fujitsu and 1Finity (a Fujitsu company) today announced their joint participation in MWC Barcelona 2026.Under the theme “Intelligence in Motion,” Fujitsu and 1Finity will showcase cutting-edge AI solutions for service providers and enterprises and the latest network solutions supporting the AI era.Fujitsu will share its latest portfolio of AI and computing technologies, including next-generation material development integrating AI, HPC, and quantum computing, agentic AI (a core technology of the Fujitsu Kozuchi AI platform), and FUJITSU-MONAKA (1), Fujitsu’s nextgeneration processor designed for high performance and energy efficiency. 1Finity will highlight its latest portfolio of open, AI-networking solutions that help optimize performance and operations, lower TCO and increase energy efficiency, as well as interactive use case demonstrations.MWC Barcelona 2026Fujitsu and 1Finity Booth: 2G60 (Hall 2)Date: March 2 (Mon.), to March 5 (Thu…

KAWASAKI, Japan, Feb 13, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Fujitsu today announced its participation in the Japanese government’s Japan Pavilion at the AI Impact Expo 2026, an exhibition held concurrently with the India AI Impact Summit 2026.At booth No. 12 (Japan Pavilion, Bharat Mandapam, Hall 14), Fujitsu will showcase its latest technologies, including AI and quantum computing. Fujitsu CEO, Takahito Tokita, will also deliver a keynote session on February 20th outlining Fujitsu’s aspirations and the AI-driven technology vital to their realization. The keynote session will also be held at Bharat Mandapam (Main Plenary Hall.)The India AI Impact Summit 2026 serves as a crucial platform for international discussions on the social implementation and future direction of AI. It brings together diverse public and private stakeholders, including government officials, corporations, and research institutions, to explore the impact and potential of AI on society and industry. The AI Impact Exp…

Government, utility and industry stakeholders at Mitsubishi Power’s Energy Forward Forum in JakartaSingapore, Feb 13, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, convened the Energy Forward Forum at the Fairmont Hotel Jakarta, Indonesia, bringing together policymakers, utilities, power producers, and industry stakeholders to exchange perspectives on Indonesia’s evolving energy landscape and the practical pathways needed to support a reliable and sustainable power system.The half-day event provided a platform for dialogue and knowledge exchange as Indonesia navigates rising electricity demand alongside its energy transition goals highlighted in the RUPTL 2025-2034. Discussions focused on market developments, technology pathways, and deployable solutions that can strengthen energy security while supporting long-term sustainability.Energy Forward was attended by senior representatives from government and state-owned enterprises, includi…

Demonstration test equipment integrating SOEC co-electrolysis and FT synthesisTOKYO, Feb 13, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has conducted a demonstration of an integrated production process for synthesizing liquid fuels from carbon dioxide, water, and electricity, successfully producing liquid synthetic fuels through an integrated production system. The demonstration was conducted at MHI’s Research & Innovation Center (Nagasaki District). In this process, SOEC co-electrolysis(1) is employed to produce hydrogen and carbon monoxide, which are then used as the feedstock for production of liquid synthetic fuels using Fischer-Tropsch (FT) synthesis equipment.(2) A chemical analysis of the synthesized liquid fuel confirmed that the demonstration had obtained components suitable for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).Co-electrolysis is a process for electrolysis of both water vapor and carbon dioxide, allowing for simultaneous production of hydrogen and carbon mono…

TOKYO, Feb 13, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, announces its sponsorship of the NHK Symphony Orchestra Singapore Concert 2026, to be held on April 29, 2026, at the Esplanade Concert Hall in Singapore.Making the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Singapore, this special concert will feature the NHK Symphony Orchestra, one of Japan’s leading orchestras, in its first performance in Singapore in 24 years. The program includes works by prominent Japanese composer Yuzo Toyama, together with Benjamin Britten’s Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes, a selection inspired by the theme of the “sea” that connects Japan and Singapore, promising a richly varied and compelling musical experience.Takumi Takahashi, Executive Vice President, JCB International Co. Ltd. said: “We are truly delighted to support the NHK Symphony Orchest…

Tokyo and Kawasaki, Japan, Feb 12, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) and Fujitsu Limited, a Japanese multinational leader in information technology solutions, finalized the first purchase order for a critical component of Japan’s Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV)’s SPY-7 radar antenna.A signing ceremony between the two companies formalized Fujitsu as a supplier for the SPY-7 Subarray Suite Power Supply Line Replaceable Unit (PS LRU), marking a significant step in co-production and Japanese industrial collaboration.“Lockheed Martin’s collaboration with Fujitsu cements our commitment to establishing a Japan‑based supply chain for ASEV’s SPY‑7 radar that will keep the fleet mission‑ready for decades,” said Chandra Marshall, Vice President and General Manager at Lockheed Martin. “This is a continuation of our contribution and Fujitsu’s shared commitment to strengthening Japan’s defense capabilities.&rdquo…