KAWASAKI, Japan, Feb 2, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited today announced that SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. has adopted Fujitsu's passkey authentication service (FIDO2 standard [1]) for its web services, including online trading for individual customers. This initiative addresses the growing social issue of account hijacking due to unauthorized access. SMBC Nikko Securities will commence operations of this service on January 30, 2026.Passkey authentication leverages biometric authentication and PIN codes, offering superior security against phishing compared to traditional password and two-factor authentication. It also enhances convenience by eliminating the need for password entry and the frustration of forgotten passwords. Fujitsu's online biometric passkey authentication service, part of its Identity and Access Management offering under the Uvance business model, is designed to create a secure authentication environment tailored to customer needs. Being a cloud-based service, it enables rapid and flexible deployment, with SMBC Nikko Securities implementing it in approximately five months.Fujitsu will continue to support SMBC Nikko Securities in further stre...

TOKYO, Feb 2, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JCB Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Chairman & Chief Executive Officer: Takayoshi Futae; hereinafter: JCB) today announced a promotion campaign for inbound visitors to Japan in the Tenjin area of Fukuoka City, running from February 2 to March 31, 2026. As part of the ongoing business partnership between JCB and American Express in Japan, the campaign is also available to eligible overseas American Express Card Members, including those holding American Express cards issued through partner institutions.JCB and American Express have previously collaborated on initiatives supporting shopping districts and local retailers. In 2025, the two companies conducted a campaign in Kobe City to promote inbound tourism. Building on that success, the new Tenjin campaign invites international visitors to enjoy shopping at participating department stores and retailers popular with tourists.During the campaign period, cardmembers who make a single purchase of 5,000 JPY or more (including tax) using an overseas-issued JCB or American Express card at participating merchants will receive an original Japanese-style drawstring pouch. P...

TOKYO, Japan, Jan 30, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NTT DOCOMO, INC. and Aduna announced today that they concluded a partnership agreement (the “Agreement”) on January 29, 2026. This partnership enables DOCOMO's network Application Programming Interfaces (network APIs), developed for the international markets, to be made available through Aduna's platform. Together, the companies aim to accelerate the expansion of the global network API ecosystem in response to evolving industry demand.Providing mobile network capabilities through APIs has been gaining traction globally as an effective way for enterprises to address critical issues such as fraud prevention and secure digital authentication. Supported by the CAMARA*1 framework, Mobile Network Operators are developing and exposing standardized API solutions that address critical security needs. Aduna-acting as the global aggregator*2 for these standardized APIs-provides a single, centralized access point to multiple operators worldwide, helping to accelerate ecosystem adoption and simplify enterprise integration at scale.As part of its efforts to generate new revenue streams, DOCOMO has participated ...

TOKYO, Jan 30, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Anime Tokyo Station (2-25-5 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo) is an anime exhibition facility dedicated to Japanese anime content, which has developed a passionate fan base both in Japan and abroad. Since its opening, the venue welcomed over 250,000 visitors from around the world.Led by the concept of rediscovering the appeal of anime, Anime Tokyo Station has expanded its presence to Roblox, one of the world’s leading immersive platforms, through the release of ANIME TOKYO STATION ON ROBLOX, a hub with interactive games that allow players to explore the charm of Japanese anime and the world of Anime Tokyo Station itself. This Roblox hub has already been visited by over 630,000 players. To commemorate the hub's one-year anniversary, Anime Tokyo Station will be making various updates and giving out free gifts. In addition to giving out free "Shoulder-Perched Cat Train Conductors" that players can use to customize their avatars, the ANIME☆OTODAMA game will be expanded with a new "Momotaro" scenario and the ANIME☆SKILL TCG will be getting new cards, a new ADR timing minigame, and a new undersea passage a...

HIROSHIMA, Japan, Jan 29, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) today announced that cumulative global production and sales of the Mazda CX-5 have both reached five million units as of the end of 2025. This milestone makes the third Mazda model to surpass the five-million-units, following the Mazda323 and the Mazda3. Among Mazda vehicles that fully incorporate the SkyactivTechnology and "Kodo - Soul of Motion", the CX-5 reached this landmark in the shortest time.To date, the CX-5 has been sold in more than 100 countries and regions worldwide. It continues to be chosen by customers across the globe as Mazda's crossover SUV, carrying forward and further refining its vibrant, sporty design and effortless driving experience.Upper section: Left First-generation "CX-5", Right Second-generation "CX-5"Lower section: Third-generation New "CX-5"Since production of the first-generation CX-5 began at the Ujina Plant No.2 in 2011, Mazda has expanded its manufacturing footprint to Ujina Plant No.1, the Hofu Plant*1, and facilities in China. Local assembly *2 has also been carried out in Malaysia and Vietnam, allowing the CX-5 to grow into the best-se...

TEC Japan marks its 25th anniversary with the recent refurbishment of its inaugural centre at Cerulean Towers.Profitability has tripled over the last two years, attracting significant interest from major tech and financial institutions.TEC Japan boasts an impressive occupancy rate of over 90%, with prime locations fully occupied, reflecting strong demand for premium workspaces.Photo: TEC Cerulean Towers CentreJAPAN, January 29, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The Executive Centre (“TEC”), the leading premium flexible workspace provider in Asia Pacific and the Middle East, proudly commemorates its 25th anniversary in Japan. Since the unveiling of its first centre at Cerulean Towers in 2001, TEC has established itself as a trusted partner in the business community and has expanded to 12 centres in Japan. To celebrate this significant milestone, the company hosted a special event on January 23, 2026, marking the completion of a comprehensive refurbishment to enhance the centre's offerings.Photo: TEC Cerulean Towers Reopening EventThe refurbishment of the Cerulean Tower facility epitomizes TEC’s commitment to long-term investment and reinvestment in it...

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, Jan 29, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi Energy, in collaboration with Microsoft, is accelerating the digital transformation of essential infrastructure —from electricity networks and transportation corridors to heavy industrial operations—by reinventing how critical assets are managed and maintained.Power grids, rail networks, manufacturing facilities, and other critical assets are often decades old and are under pressure from rising demand, extreme weather, and aging components. Failures within these systems can lead to severe cascading impacts, including widespread blackouts, safety incidents, environmental damage, and significant economic losses. By combining Hitachi Energy’s extensive expertise in managing critical infrastructure with Microsoft’s advanced artificial intelligence and data capabilities, operators can transition from reactive problem-solving to proactive, comprehensive, data-driven asset lifecycle management—addressing issues before they occur.Hitachi Energy is reinventing Hitachi Energy’s Ellipse Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft Fabric, Microsof...

TOKYO, Jan 28, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Group CEO: Koichiro Tanaka) announces that it has been recognized as a Tokyo Sports Promotion Company for fiscal 2025 under the certification program administered by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. This marks the 11th consecutive year of recognition for the Group, following its initial certification in fiscal 2015.The Tokyo Sports Promotion Company Certification System was established by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government in fiscal 2015, under which companies and organizations that actively promote employees’ participation in sports and engage in social contribution activities related to sports are certified as Tokyo Sports Promotion Companies. In fiscal 2025, 427 companies in Japan received certification, bringing the total number of certified companies to 656.At TANAKA, in addition to initiatives aimed at promoting employee health and enhancing internal communication, the Group is engaged in supporting the promotion of sports as part of its commitment to contributing to the realization of an inclusive society and the creation of a healthy socie...

TOKYO, Japan, Jan 28, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The NTT Group, comprising NTT, Inc., NTT DOCOMO, INC., and NTT DATA Group Corporation, announced today that they will jointly exhibit at MWC Barcelona 2026, the world's largest connectivity event, to be held in Barcelona, Spain, from March 2 to March 5, 2026. At this event, the NTT Group will showcase its technological capabilities and foster deeper connections with leading global companies. Under the unified concept introduced following the corporate identity (CI) renewal on July 1, 2025, the NTT Group aims to strengthen its global brand presence and expand its business internationally. This will be the NTT Group's first joint exhibition in seven years since 2019.Under the theme, “Photonics Unlocks an Intelligent Power-Optimized Future,” the NTT Group will present its initiatives centered around IOWN*1 optical technologies. These initiatives aim to address the anticipated rise in energy consumption resulting from the expanding use of AI by advancing low-power consumption solutions. The exhibition will also feature a range of AI-powered services, solutions, and applications in digital infrastructure, a...

 The Award Ceremony（Left: MHI Thermal Systems, Right: MHI）TOKYO, Jan 28, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has been recognized with awards at the 2025 Energy Conservation Grand Prize awards, organized by the Energy Conservation Center, Japan (ECCJ) and sponsored by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. (MHI Thermal Systems), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, received the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award, the highest award in the Products and Business Models Category (Business Field), for its JHT-Y/JHT-YI series of large-capacity centrifugal chillers adopting a low-GWP refrigerant. In addition, the Oye Plant at the Nagoya Aerospace Systems Works, part of MHI's Commercial Aviation Systems segment, received the Agency for Natural Resources and Energy Commissioner's Award in the Energy Conservation Case Study Category (Transport Field) for its "Energy Conservation Activities to Achieve MISSION NET ZERO: Endeavors at an Aerospace Parts Factory." The award ceremony was held in Tokyo on January 28th.The Energy Conservation Grand P...

Damhead Creek Power StationLondon, UK, Jan 28, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), today announced the successful completion of an upgraded reliability package at the 812MW natural gas-fired gas turbine combined cycle (GTCC) power generation plant at Damhead Creek Power Station, which is owned and operated by leading power company VPI.The package for the facility at Damhead Creek consists of different elements which combined will achieve better start up response, increased performance and improved reliability. It also includes an upgrade to the turbine control system.These efficiency and reliability upgrades are vital for gas turbines, given that gas-fired power plants are increasingly being used as essential flexible assets that support intermittent renewable energy. This is especially true in countries like the UK, which have a high degree of renewable penetration and where these plants are required to frequently start and stop generation as and when the system needs it.Javier Cavada, President and CEO for Europe, Middle East and Africa at Mitsubishi Power , commented: "In today&...

KAWASAKI, Japan, Jan 28, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and Tokai National Higher Education and Research System (THERS) today announced the successful development of a new technology to predict solar radiation events [1] and their potential impact. The new technology combines probability estimation and the identification of past similar events based on Fujitsu's Wide Learning explainable AI technology which is part of the Fujitsu Kozuchi XAI service.Solar radiation events have been difficult to predict using simple empirical methods based solely on solar flare magnitude. By leveraging AI, this technology extracts complex causal relationships and presents them in an explainable manner. Furthermore, by presenting past solar radiation events similar to those predicted, based on the extracted conditions, it allows for a comprehensive understanding of the actual impact on daily life and corresponding countermeasures that were implemented during those previous events.With this new technology, Fujitsu and THERS aim to establish an environment for promptly determining future solar radiation risks and countermeasures based on scientific evidence, thereby facilitat...

TOKYO, Jan 28, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced the development of a high-efficiency, compact Power Amplifier Module (PAM) for the sub-6GHz band, designed for integration into 5G base station Radio Units (RUs).PAMs are electronic components that amplify signals for long-distance radio transmission, and their power consumption accounts for approximately 75% of the total power consumed by an RU (*1). By integrating this high-efficiency PAM into RUs, NEC aims to reduce device power consumption and size, thereby contributing to overall power savings in 5G networks and reduced operational costs for telecommunication carriers.NEC plans to incorporate this PAM into new RUs scheduled for release in the first half of fiscal year 2026 (*2) and also envisions a global deployment of the PAM as a standalone product, including its application in base stations from other manufacturers.New Power Amplifier Module for 5G Base Station Radio Units (Front/Back)This PAM achieves both high efficiency and compactness, which has been challenging until now, by integrating NEC's strengths in high-efficiency circuit design technology using Gallium...

HONG KONG, January 27, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The 19th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), jointly organised by the Hong Kong SAR (HKSAR) Government and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded successfully today. The forum attracted an enthusiastic response, drawing over 4,000 leaders from governments and business sectors across over 60 countries and regions. Over the two-day forum, over 150 financial officials, leaders of multilateral organisations, representatives from financial institutions and enterprises took the stages as speakers. The forum also launched the inaugural Global Business Summit to further integrate finance with key industries, driving innovation and economic development, while injecting strong momentum into Hong Kong as it embarks on a new chapter in the year ahead by strengthening its role through financial empowerment.The Asian Financial Forum kicked off International Financial Week 2026, marking the first significant financial event in the region this year. AFF’s various sessions, including Plenary Sessions, Keynote Luncheons, a Breakfast Panel and thematic workshops, were all well atte...

TOKYO, Japan, Jan 27, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today that it has developed a solution to streamline pre-publication advertiser review operations for Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) advertising, including digital signage and large-format displays in public and urban spaces, in collaboration with LIVE BOARD, Inc.The solution improves the efficiency of advertiser review processes conducted prior to DOOH ad distribution. By applying large language models (LLMs) to multiple review items that were previously handled manually, the solution is expected to reduce digital advertiser review workloads by over 30%.DOOH advertiser reviews require checks against publicly available information on advertisers and compliance with various guidelines. As the volume of DOOH ad placements has increased significantly in recent years, review time and operational costs have become major challenges. DOOH ad reviews generally consist of two components: advertiser review and creative review. This newly developed solution focuses on streamlining advertiser reviews, which verify advertiser credibility as a prerequisite for DOOH ad distribution.Figure 1. Solution Applicatio...

KAWASAKI, Japan, Jan 26, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced the launch of a dedicated AI platform that allows enterprises to autonomously manage the entire generative AI lifecycle, including optimal model development, operation, and incremental learning as well as continuous improvement of models and agents. The platform will be rolled out sequentially in Japan and Europe, with preliminary trial registration slated to begin in February 2026.Moving forward, Fujitsu will accelerate deployment of the platform for all AI scales from large enterprise AI to edge and physical AI. Fujitsu will continuously evolve generative AI to align with business changes, enabling its safe and reliable use across all industries and operations, ultimately fostering customer transformation and growth.Overview of the new platformEnterprises using generative AI need an environment that meets sovereign requirements, including the need for protection of confidential data and the ability to autonomously control AI models and agents optimized for their operations. However, deploying such an AI platform in a dedicated in-house setting faces challenges including AI engineer sta...

TOKYO, Jan 26, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Japan LEO Shachu, Inc. ("Japan LEO Shachu", Head Office: Chuo City, Tokyo, President and CEO: Yudai Yamamoto), which was established by Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui", Head Office: Tokyo, President and CEO: Kenichi Hori), has implemented a third-party allocation of new shares, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. ("MHI", Head Office: Chiyoda City, Tokyo, President and CEO: Eisaku Ito) and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation ("Mitsubishi Electric", Head Office: Chiyoda City, Tokyo, President and CEO: Kei Uruma) have conducted their subscription and investment procedures.The International Space Station (ISS) has hitherto been developed and operated by the governments of 15 countries participating in an intergovernmental agreement. Following the planned retirement of the ISS in 2030, development and operation of space stations in the post ISS era are expected to be led by the private sector. As private-sector activities related to post-ISS accelerate, market expansion is anticipated. Japan LEO Shachu was established in July 2024 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui with the aim of creating a new economy in low Earth orbit (LEO)...

HONG KONG, January 26, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – On January 22, at Geely Holding Group’s Strategy Briefing for 2026, CaoCao Inc. announced plans to deploy 100,000 fully purpose-built Robotaxis by 2030 and to launch large-scale commercial operations worldwide.CaoCao is Geely Holding Group’s primary commercial platform for Robotaxi operations and has developed a three-part model that combines “intelligent purpose-built vehicle, intelligent driving technology and intelligent operation”. This model brings together all the key elements required for Robotaxi development. CaoCao has spent the past decade cultivating the shared mobility market, accumulating vast volumes of trip data, developing mature dispatch algorithms, and building a nationwide service network, all of which provide a solid foundation for Robotaxi commercialization. In addition, by owning and operating the largest custom fleet of its kind in China, CaoCao has gained valuable experience in large-scale fleet operations and efficient asset management, directly applicable to the Robotaxi era.CaoCao’s Robotaxi 2.0 phase is currently undergoing pilot operations. The comp...