TOKYO, JAPAN, January 9, 2026 - Honda begins sales of the fixed-battery electric two-wheeled personal commuter Honda UC3 (UC3), equivalent to a 110cc class internal combustion engine (ICE) model, in Thailand and Vietnam starting this spring. In conjunction with the UC3 launch, Honda also works to develop charging infrastructure in major cities in both countries.UC3 key featuresThe UC3 is the first electric two-wheeled personal commuter to embody Honda’s new global brand promise for its electric motorcycle business, “Expected life. Unexpected discoveries.”Developed under the concept of “Intelligent Urban Life Partner,” the UC3 delivers new value unique to electric vehicles while maintaining the high levels of quality and safety cultivated through Honda’s long history of the development of the internal-combustion engine models.For its power source, the UC3 adopts Honda’s first fixed-type lithium ion phosphate (LFP) battery. The motor is a wheel-side motor developed and manufactured in-house by Honda, producing a maximum output of 6.0 kW. By optimizing regenerative control and magnetic circuit design to improve efficiency, the UC3 achieves a c...

TOKYO, Japan, January 9, 2026 – Honda has reached a sponsorship agreement with Honda LCR, which competes in the MotoGP class of the FIM* Grand Prix World Championship.For the 2026 season, Honda LCR will campaign a two-bike lineup in MotoGP. Alongside Johann Zarco (France, age 35) aboard the CASTROL Honda LCR, the team will introduce a second entry titled Pro Honda LCR, with Pro Honda—Honda’s genuine oil and chemical brand—serving as title sponsor. Riding for Pro Honda LCR will be Diogo Moreira (Brazil, age 21), who captured the 2025 FIM Grand Prix World Championship Moto2 title.*FIM: Fédération Internationale de MotocyclismeLucio Cecchinello (left), Team Principal & CEO of Honda LCR,and Kotaro Shimizu (right), Executive Officer, Customer First Operations Division, Honda Motor Co., Ltd.Under the Pro Honda brand, Honda made its first MotoGP appearance with Pro Honda liveries at the 2024 season finale, the Solidarity Grand Prix, in which Stefan Bradl (Germany, age 36) raced as a wildcard entry for the Honda HRC Test Team, riding the RC213V. During the 2025 season, Aleix Espargar (Spain, age 36), a test rider for Honda Racing Corporation (...

HIROSHIMA, Japan, Jan 9, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mazda Motor Corporation has developed a new body color called Navy Blue Mica. The all-new CX-5, the best-selling model(1) in Mazda’s current lineup, will be the first to become available with the new color(2), which the company hopes to become the standard shade of navy to be embraced by users for many years to come.Mazda has a long history of using blue. In the 1970s, Mazda Blue was adopted as its corporate symbol color. A blue shade was also the color used for launching the first generation of the CX-5. In fact, the company has offered over 150 colors(3) featuring the word ‘blue’ in the name. These colors have been embraced by Mazda customers worldwide for their affinity with a variety of day-to-day scenes. In the latest move, Mazda has decided to introduce ‘Navy Blue Mica,’ a version of navy evolved from ‘Deep Crystal Blue Mica,’ to the all-new CX-5, which was developed with a focus on day-to-day usability.Navy Blue Mica was designed to achieve color presentation that adds vivid saturation in highlights and deep elegance in shadows. The development team adopted the keywor...

KAWASAKI, Japan, Jan 9, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited today announced that it has jointly developed a new digital learning platform with Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL) to support educational training improvements at JAL's airport sites. The platform, which leverages Fujitsu's digital learning solution Advanced Teaming Experience Service powered by UMU, began full-scale operation in April 2025.Since the initial roll-out, approximately 15,000 employees across roughly 100 locations across the JAL Group have adopted this platform which enables staff to conduct preparatory and review work on their assigned tablet devices. Furthermore, it has significantly reduced the workload associated with managing training participation and certifications, thereby contributing to enhanced productivity among frontline staff.Fujitsu will continue to contribute to the JAL Group's educational improvements through this platform. Furthermore, by applying the knowledge gained from this project, Fujitsu will continuously enhance Advanced Teaming Experience Service powered by UMU and actively promote its deployment not only in the aviation industry but also in other sectors requiri...

TOKYO, Jan 7, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) today announced that, to return to its founding principles, it is reverting to the name "GAZOO Racing" to strengthen its motorsports-bred making of ever-better cars and the fostering of talent.TOYOTA GAZOO Racing is reverting its name to "GAZOO Racing".The role of GAZOO Racing will be to strengthen the motorsports-bred making of ever-better cars and the fostering of talent.GAZOO Racing will compete in top-category motorsports, such as the WRC, as well as in customer motorsports using production vehicles.The journey of GAZOO RacingA challenge born of humiliationTOYOTA GAZOO Racing has promoted the making of ever-better cars and the fostering of talent by taking on the challenge of competing in various motorsports categories both in Japan and abroad.GAZOO Racing traces its origins back to 2007, when Akio Toyoda (then executive vice president) competed in the Nürburgring 24 Hours endurance race alongside driving mentor and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) Master Driver Hiromu Naruse and several other colleagues.At the time, because competing in the race was not recognized by TMC as an official co...

TOKYO, Jan 7, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TANAKA MIRAI Lab., an in-house innovation organization of TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd. (head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Group CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), launched the Precious Fragrance Project in fiscal year 2025 as part of its initiatives in the new "Precious Things" field, where it seeks to create new value.The first fruit of this project is a new perfume (limited series of 1,000 bottles, not for sale) with a unique fragrance, developed by TANAKA MIRAI Lab., that expresses the essence of gold (Au). Gold has always been a key product for TANAKA, which constantly pursues the rare and exceptional value of precious metals, ever since its foundation.TANAKA engages in ultra-long-term corporate management that looks to 2085, the 200th anniversary of the Group's founding, and beyond. TANAKA MIRAI Lab. was created to lead the Group in everything from the creation to the realization of new paradigms. It believes that the rare and exceptional value that will remain through 2085 lies in the domains that make us human, so it is engaged in the pursuit of "Precious Things" that link to the "Embodiment" and "Emotion" uniquely inheren...

TOKYO, Jan 7, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and TOYOTA RACING GmbH have changed the company name of the European research and development center and subsidiary "TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe GmbH" (Cologne, Germany) to "TOYOTA RACING GmbH" and will start to use the new name from January 7, 2026 onwards.TOYOTA RACING GmbH will strengthen the foundation that supports Toyota's technological development in the long term through cutting-edge motorsports technology.Toyota competed in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) as "TOYOTA GAZOO Racing" from 2016 to 2025. Starting from the 2026 season, the team will participate under the new brand "TOYOTA RACING" and will introduce the updated "TR010 HYBRID" Hypercar.    The bond between customers and Toyota products will be further strengthened by GAZOO Racing (GR) through activities such as its participation in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) and customer motorsports with the GR YARIS Rally2 and GR Supra GT4. TOYOTA RACING GmbH will continue to support GR's activities by supplying engines for rally vehicles and producing GT4 cars. Going forward, TOYOTA RACING GmbH will promo...

SANTA CLARA, Calif, Jan 7, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501, "Hitachi") today introduced HMAX by Hitachi at CES 2026. HMAX by Hitachi is a suite of next-generation solutions that brings the power of AI to social infrastructure. By harnessing vast data from physical and digital assets, integrating advanced AI, and applying Hitachi’s unmatched domain expertise, HMAX tackles the most complex social infrastructure challenges—maximizing outcomes and value for our clients and society. These solutions are derived from the formalized HMAX design principles, integrating a dynamic collection of advanced technologies, and a robust partner ecosystem that helps elevate end-system reliability and performance.HMAX combines data collected from physical and digital assets such as sensors, industrial equipment, and machinery with Hitachi’s domain knowledge accumulated through years of deploying operations and maintenance systems. Advanced AI technologies—i.e., perception AI, generative AI, agentic AI, and physical AI—are then applied to deliver new powerful solutions to organizations worldwide.Hitachi’s portfolio of HMAX solu...

TOKYO, Jan 6, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) will exhibit at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2026, one of the world's largest custom car shows, to be held from January 9 until January 11 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan. A total of 11 vehicles will be on display, with the customized versions of the all-new Delica Mini super height-wagon kei-car* and the upgraded Delica D:5 minivan as the centerpiece.With the theme “Delica Festival — unleash your playful spirit,” Mitsubishi Motors sets the stage for a showcase with custom vehicles that highlight the strength and versatility of the Delica D:5 and Delica Mini. Adding to the excitement, the actual rally car that claimed overall victory at the Asia Cross Country Rally 2025 (AXCR 2025) and the Delica D:5 support car will also be on display.Visitors will be welcomed into a vibrant, Japanese-inspired festival setting complete with themed decorations. Appearances by Delimaru, the official mascot inspired by the Delica Mini, will bring the playful spirit of the “Delica Festival” to life as it greets guests throughout the booth. Delica Mini Delima...

  Xforce                                                   Xforce Launch at Taipei Auto Show*  TOKYO, Jan 6, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that China Motor Corporation (CMC), its production and sales partner in Taiwan, is scheduled to begin sales of the Xforce compact SUV in January. Manufactured at CMC’s Yangmei Plant, this launch marks the first time in nine years that Mitsubishi Motors has introduced a newly developed, locally produced model to the Taiwanese market.The Xforce is a five-seater compact SUV that was developed based on the concept "Best-suited buddy for an exciting life." Following its launch in Indonesia in November 2023, the Xforce was introduced to other ASEAN countries such as Vietnam and the Philippines, as well as Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. As one of Mitsubishi Motors’ global strategic models, with cumulative sales of approximately 62,000 units, it has earned praise for its stylish yet robust SUV design, off...

TOKYO and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan 6, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”) and Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB, Corporate headquarters: Cambridge, Massachusetts, CEO: Christopher A. Viehbacher, “Biogen”) announced today that the Biologics License Application (BLA) for the subcutaneous formulation (subcutaneous autoinjector: SC-AI) of “LEQEMBI®” (generic name: lecanemab), an anti-amyloid beta (Aβ) protofibril antibody, has been accepted by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in China. If approved, the SC-AI of 500 mg (two 250 mg injections) could be used to administer a once-weekly dose at home from the initiation of treatment, as an alternative to the current IV administration every two weeks in a hospital setting. The potential approval of SC-AI would expand the option for patients and care partners to receive LEQEMBI treatment at home. The injection time for each autoinjector (250mg injection) is approximately 15 seconds. The SC formulation also has the potential to reduce healthcare resources associated with IV dosing, such as preparation for infusion an...

TOKYO, Jan 5, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Group CEO: Koichiro Tanaka) announces that, with the aim of becoming a company in which each individual can truly derive a sense of the joy and satisfaction of working and envision a bright future and new possibilities, it has established a new company, TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL NEXT Co., Ltd., effective January 5, 2026. The company plans to apply for certification as a special subsidiary* under the Act to Facilitate the Employment of Persons with Disabilities.*A special subsidiary refers to a subsidiary established for the purpose of promoting and stabilizing the employment of people with disabilities, certified by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare. Once certified, it is treated as the same place of business as the parent company for the calculation of the mandatory proportion of disabled workers.TANAKA considers the individuality of each employee a source of value and positions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) as a key management strategy to be advanced company-wide. With the establishment of the special subsidiary, TANAKA will further f...

HONG KONG, January 5, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The 19th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), co-organised by the Hong Kong SAR government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will be held on Monday, 26 and Tuesday, 27 January 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). This year’s AFF introduces a brand-new tagline, “Finance Empowering Business”, bringing a fresh perspective to all stakeholders. Under the theme “Co-creating New Horizons Amid an Evolving Landscape”, AFF brings together over a hundred global business and political leaders and financial experts, to analyse geopolitical shifts and macroeconomic trends. AFF will also explore the development of financial markets and identify potential investment opportunities, fostering collaboration among financial experts to navigate change and create win-win scenarios, further highlighting Hong Kong’s strengths as an international financial centre.Prof Frederick Ma, HKTDC Chairman, said: “Over the past 18 years, the Asian Financial Forum has grown significantly, expanding from a one-day agenda to two days covering a broader...

LONDON, Jan 5, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Alpha Growth plc, (www.algwplc.com) a leading global financial services specialist in the multi-billion dollar market of longevity assets and insurance linked asset and wealth management is pleased to announce that one of its group companies, Alpha Longevity Management Ltd, an asset management subsidiary of Alpha Growth plc, today announced two significant developments marking the firm's continued global expansion: the launch of the Alpha Omni Funds ICAV, authorized by the Central Bank of Ireland including the Alpha Alternative Global Fund, a new flagship strategy, and the appointment of Andre Severino as Senior Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer and Charlie Devin Smith as Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager.The Alpha Alternative Global Funds an evergreen investment vehicle designed to provide institutional and qualified investors with access to diversified portfolios of alternative and esoteric assets. The fund will target long-term capital appreciation through exposure to private market credit and specialized sectors including litigation-linked financing, structured settlements and...

KAWASAKI, Japan, Jan 5, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced that the Tampere urban region has chosen Fujitsu Finland Oy as its partner to manage the area’s ICT services. The seven-year agreement covers, among other things, workstation services for municipal employees, as well as early childhood education and school staff and pupils, in nine municipalities. The estimated regional value of the framework agreement is approximately 22 million euros per year, with a maximum value of 250 million euros.Fujitsu Finland will be responsible for ICT services in the Tampere region, including user support services, device lifecycle management, cybersecurity, cloud services, operations and capacity services, and identity management. In addition, as part of the collaboration, Fujitsu will develop the entire IT infrastructure and information systems of the Tampere region, optimizing, expanding, and modernizing operations.Under the new agreement, 55,500 workstations across the region will come under Fujitsu’s management. Fujitsu will ensure the smooth and reliable operation of ICT environments for municipal employees, as well as early childhood education an...