- Media platform serves as a “marketplace” where people can encounter the many facets of Honda, including the thoughts of development engineers, technologies, designs and corporate activities  -TOKYO, Dec 26, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today launched a content curation media platform, Discover Honda, on its corporate information website(1). Discover Honda is a media platform that holistically curates and clearly communicates a wide range of Honda initiatives, including Honda products, technologies, designs, and the thoughts of Honda associates who create them, as well as various corporate activities including the environment, safety and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.Image of Discover Honda siteDiscover Honda URL：https://global.honda/jp/discover/ (Japanese) https://global.honda/en/discover/ (English)Key features of Discover HondaDiscover Honda is a newly created media platform that curates (gathers) and posts articles from multiple Honda owned media(2) platforms that currently exist within the Honda corporate information website. This will enable users to access articles that were previously scattered a...

HIROSHIMA, Japan, Dec 26, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) has been selected for the first time as an "A List" company in the "Water Security" category by CDP, an international non-profit organization in the environmental field. This recognition reflects the strong evaluation of Mazda Group’s initiatives and disclosures related to water security.CDP is an independent non-profit organization which operates a global environmental disclosure system. Numerous companies, financial institutions, and municipalities utilize CDP's system to manage their environmental impact. For the 2025 assessment, over 24,800 companies worldwide responded to CDP's disclosure requests, prompted by over 640 financial institutions representing more than $127 trillion in assets.In automobile manufacturing, water is indispensable for applications such as cooling (e.g., cooling furnaces in casting processes), dilution (e.g., diluting concentrated cutting fluids or cleaning solutions in machining processes), and washing (e.g., cleaning vehicle bodies in painting processes). Therefore, water security initiatives are necessary to address future risks such as water sca...

KAWASAKI, Japan, Dec 26, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced the development of Fujitsu Kozuchi Physical AI 1.0, a new technology designed to seamlessly integrate physical and agentic AI. The technology, which marks the first achievement of Fujitsu's collaboration with NVIDIA, announced on October 3, 2025, integrates NVIDIA’s software stack with Fujitsu's proprietary technologies. As core functions offered through the new technology, Fujitsu has developed a multi-AI agent framework that enables secure automation of highly confidential business workflows and a set of specialized AI agents based on its large language model (LLM) Takane, to support the automation of procurement operations in purchasing departments.Moving forward, Fujitsu will continue its collaboration with NVIDIA to evolve the newly developed technology for sovereign domains. By the end of its fiscal year 2025, Fujitsu plans to transform the technology into an agentic AI foundation where AI autonomously learns and evolves within customer environments. The technology will then be expanded into the physical AI domain, enabling AI agents to directly interact with the real world t...

TOKYO, Dec 26, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NTT DOCOMO, Inc. (hereinafter, “DOCOMO”) and NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Inc (hereinafter, “NDV”), together with NTT FINANCE CORPORATION, are pleased to announce the establishment on January 1, 2026, of the DOCOMO Innovation Fund IV, L.P. (hereinafter, “DI4 Fund”) with a fund size of 15 billion yen. The purpose of this fund is to strengthen the cooperation with venture companies that have promising services and technology.DOCOMO has been working to strengthen partnerships with startups possessing innovative technologies and novel business models through three funds: the DOCOMO Innovation Fund Partnership (hereinafter, “DI Fund”) established in February 2013 (fund size: 10 billion yen), the DOCOMO Innovation Fund II, L.P. (hereinafter, “DI2 Fund”) established in October 2017 (fund size: 15 billion yen), and the DOCOMO Innovation Fund III, L.P. (hereinafter, “DI3 Fund”) established in April 2022 (fund size: 15 billion yen).The newly established DI4 Fund aims to help NTT DOCOMO Group achieve business growth through open innovation in the 2030s. As we continue to in...

TOKYO, Dec 26, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The General Incorporated Association Generative AI Japan, in collaboration with Nikkei Business, an economic media outlet published and operated by Nikkei BP, today announced the winners of the Japan Generative AI Award 2025, which recognize outstanding examples of Generative AI applications, including the Grand Prix and other awards. This is the second year the awards have been held. A judging committee composed of experts in the generative AI field conducted a rigorous review process, resulting in eight awards being presented, including the Grand Prix.The project names, organizations, and summaries for the one Grand Prix winner, two Special Award winners, and five Excellence Award winners are as follows.One Grand Prix Winner for Japan Generative AI Award 2025Tsukuyomi: The Divine Hunter - Pioneering New Entertainment Experiences and the Future of Creation with Generative AI, COLOPL, Inc.COLOPL, Inc. has released the game “Tsukuyomi: The Divine Hunter,” which places generative AI at the core of the gaming experience. Despite concerns that use of generative AI in entertainment is still controversial, they develope...

HONG KONG, December 25, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – December 22, Bank of Chongqing Co., Ltd. (601963.SH, 01963.HK, hereinafter “BCQ” or “the Bank”) announced it will distribute cash dividends totaling RMB 585 million based on its total ordinary share capital of 3.475 billion ordinary shares outstanding as of September 30, 2025. The dividend payout represents 11.99% of net profit attributable to ordinary shareholders.Since the release of China’s new capital market guidelines (often referred to as the “New Nine Measures”), BCQ has implemented interim dividends following the third quarter for the second consecutive year, underscoring its commitment to enhancing shareholder returns. This move further validates the resilience of its operating performance, improves its valuation recognition, and strengthens its appeal to middle-to-long-term investors.Over the past two years, the banking sector has transitioned from a “cyclical trading” approach to a “dividend-driven allocation” paradigm, with high-dividend strategies becoming a core investment theme. Supported by sustained and stable profitability,...

SINGAPORE, Dec 24, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Avantor, Inc., a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences and advanced technologies industries, announced the appointment of Gladys Wang as Vice President, Bioprocessing Commercial for Asia, Middle East and Africa (AMEA). With over twenty years of experience in life sciences and commercial leadership, Gladys will oversee Avantor’s business expansion in the AMEA region, enhance customer success initiatives, and drive the development of strategic partnerships throughout the bioprocessing ecosystem.Gladys, based in Singapore, has extensive experience collaborating with biopharma manufacturers, contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs), and key opinion leaders. She is widely recognized for her expertise in delivering transformative business results through customer-centric strategies, operational excellence, and effective cross-market collaboration.Before joining Avantor, Gladys held senior leadership roles at top life sciences organizations, including Head of Global Strategic Accounts APAC and Senior Director for Bioprocessing South Asia &amp...

Kawasaki and Sendai, Japan, Dec 23, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Tohoku University and Fujitsu Limited today announced their successful application of AI to derive new insights into the superconductivity mechanism of a new superconducting material. Their findings demonstrate an important use case for AI technology in new materials development and suggests that the technology has the potential to accelerate research and development and drive innovation in various industries such as environment and energy, drug discovery and healthcare, and electronic devices. The AI technology was utilized to automatically clarify causal relationships from measurement data obtained at NanoTerasu Synchrotron Light Source. This achievement was published in the Nature Portfolio scientific journal Scientific Reports on December 22, 2025.To achieve this result, the two parties used Fujitsu's AI platform Fujitsu Kozuchi to develop a new discovery intelligence technique to accurately estimate causal relationships. Fujitsu will begin offering a trial environment for this technology in March 2026. Furthermore, in collaboration with the Advanced Institute for Materials Research (WPI-AIMR), Tohoku...

Toyota City, Japan, Dec 23, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced that all vehicles provided for the 102nd Tokyo-Hakone Collegiate Ekiden Championship (Hakone Ekiden) will be electrified. The race, a relay marathon to be held from January 2-3, 2026, will use BEVs, FCEVs, and HEVs. Fuel will also be switched to plant-derived, low-carbon gasoline, minimizing vehicle emissions, particularly of carbon dioxide, to work toward a more athlete- and planet-friendly race.The Hakone Ekiden is a race with a tradition spanning more than 100 years, dating back to its founding in 1920. Toyota began providing certain operational vehicles in 2003 to help nurture the next generation of young athletes and has supported the event as a sponsor since 2011. Throughout its involvement, Toyota has continually considered how to reduce vehicle emissions to make the race more athlete- and planet-friendly.Toyota is advancing its multi-pathway approach, offering electrified vehicle options tailored to diverse energy circumstances in each country and region and to varied customer needs. Accordingly, the company felt that its diverse lineup of vehicles, including BE...

TOKYO, Dec 23, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group has set the corporate strategy of Innovative Total Optimization (ITO), which consists of two pillars: "Group-wide optimization" and "scope expansion," aimed at achieving a "virtuous cycle of high profitability and growth investments." (*1) To realize this, MHI Group is accelerating the development of digital innovation (DI) talent to drive its digital transformation (DX).From DI Talent Development to Result Creation CycleDI development program for all employeesMHI Group comprises approximately 300 companies in Japan and overseas, encompassing a wide range of businesses from design, manufacturing, and construction, to sales, after-sales service, and general services. For such diverse businesses to grow sustainably, it is essential for MHI to strengthen its competitiveness by utilizing AI and other digital technologies.Accordingly, MHI Group is implementing a systematic program for DI talent development encompassing all employees at group companies in Japan and overseas, from general employees to senior executives. Furthermore, MHI is actively promoting open innovation by collaborating wi...

TOKYO, Dec 23, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and EXEO Group, Inc. have built and begun commercial use of graphics processing unit (GPU) servers efficiently cooled by two-phase direct-to-chip cooling (two-phase DLC),(1) the first such system in Japan. The location is EXEO Group's data center. GPU servers are being increasingly used in data centers due to the spread of generative AI, and the high heat generated has become a challenge. The introduction of innovative two-phase DLC addresses this problem safely.Conventionally, the main method for cooling GPUs has been air cooling by means of a heat sink.(2) However, the latest GPUs generate heat in the 1,000 to 1,400W range, making it difficult to achieve stable cooling. The main challenges were as follows.The first problem was that the air-cooled system could not cool the GPU sufficiently, leading to concerns about stable operation, and the potential as a factor for output limitation and failure risk. Two-phase DLC directly dissipates heat by means of a cold plate applied directly on the GPU chip, through which liquid and gaseous coolant is circulated, resulting in a heat transfer rat...

TOKYO, Dec 19, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) is participating in demonstration testing of a vehicle-infrastructure integration system(1) for autonomous buses on a local bus line in Shimotsuke City, Tochigi Prefecture. This is part of an initiative to promote and expand unmanned autonomous transportation services in the Shimotsuke and Oyama area(2). The testing will take place on the Jichi Medical University Line for a period of around 2.5 months from 15th December. Testing will be conducted by the Kanto Regional Development Bureau of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) and coordinated by Nippon Koei Co., Ltd. MHI has received an order from Nippon Koei to oversee the installation and removal of the vehicle-infrastructure integration system and the collection of data. The demonstration testing of the vehicle-infrastructure integration system will be conducted in cooperation with the demonstration testing of autonomous buses implemented in collaboration with Tochigi Prefecture, Shimotsuke City, and the transportation operator Kanto Transportation, Inc., with support from MLIT.This demonstration testing ...

DUBAI, UAE, Dec 19, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC, a global leader in biometric and identity solutions, has teamed up with emaratech, the UAE’s leading digital identity and border control provider, to deploy six advanced biometric smart gates at the crew immigration area within flydubai’s Airport Operations Centre in Dubai. The solution enables secure, contactless identity verification for airline crew, streamlining clearance processes in one of the world’s busiest airport environments.Using NEC’s NeoFace Express X5 facepods, crew identities are authenticated almost instantly. This replaces manual checks with a fully automated, paperless process. Working together with emaratech, the solution is integrated with flydubai’s digital infrastructure and UAE immigration platforms to provide fast and accurate validation while maintaining the highest standards of data security and privacy.Top-Ranked TechnologyNEC’s face recognition technology has repeatedly ranked at the top of evaluations by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) since 2009. In recent Face Recognition Technology Evaluations, NEC achi...

KAWASAKI, Japan, Dec 19, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced that it will be exhibiting its mobility solutions and physical AI technology at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, which will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) from January 6th - 9th 2026.Fujitsu is partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to introduce its AI-driven mobility solutions that are offered as part of Uvance, the company’s business model geared towards solving societal issues. Fujitsu’s showcase will be separated into three phases allowing visitors to see how software defined vehicles (SDV) can evolve from individual vehicles to connected fleets and to wider application across society with Fujitsu’s technology. On display will be Fujitsu’s foundational SDV technology that leverages proprietary AI technology to develop SDV software securely and at pace, visualizing threats, uncovering root causes and automating development. Also, on show will be real-time analysis technology that enhances urban safety by using vehicles as moving sensors, and simulations for traffic congestion reduction using Fujitsu’s Social Digital Twin which re...

Tokyo and Kawasaki, Japan, Dec 19, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Kirin Holdings Company, Limited and Fujitsu Limited have jointly conducted research on food functionality simulation with the goal of creating new functionalities in food. This research utilized QSP (Quantitative Systems Pharmacology) models[1], one of the AI-driven digital transformation (DX) technologies for drug discovery[2], combined with real-world experimental validation. As a result, the study has, for the first time worldwide, identified a previously unknown mechanism within the gut-brain axis[3] associated with citicoline[4], a compound known for its role in supporting cognitive health. This finding was obtained by combining virtual subject simulations based on advanced QSP technologies developed by Fujitsu in collaboration with its partner Nova In Silico SAS(France) with cell-based experimental validation.Conventional drug discovery has been time-consuming and costly, with limitations in improving confidence in demonstrating efficacy in humans. In recent years, the diversification of medical needs and stricter constraints on animal testing have further increased the demand for efficient R&am...

TOKYO, Dec 18, 2025 - (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), has co-created the musical work with Sound Wellness Lab, the sound research institute of Della Co., Ltd., a long-established label known for music that supports mental and physical well-being. The series features musical works composed entirely from the sounds of precious metals such as gold (Au), silver (Ag), and platinum (Pt). The fourth release in the series, “Precious Metal Orchestra – A Musical Voyage through the Sound of Precious Metals for Christmas” became available on major music streaming services on Friday, October 31, 2025, available exclusively in Japanese.TANAKA has been advancing a transformation of its overall business toward the year 2085, the 200th anniversary of its founding, with the aim of “creating a bright future that no one has ever seen before.” As part of this initiative, TANAKA established the TANAKA MIRAI Lab., an organization dedicated to driving the creation of new paradigms for a better future—from emer...

ARES 2025 PROMOTES INDUSTRY DIALOGUE, REINFORCING THE ROLE OF SECURE, DEPENDABLE PLATFORMS IN SUSTAINABLE, RESILIENT URBAN DEVELOPMENTBANGKOK, Dec 18, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 11th edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Real Estate Summit (ARES 2025), supported by Sybarite Architects, highlighted PropertyGuru Week 2025 in the company of experts and industry leaders from across Asia Pacific.Also known as the thought leadership platform of PropertyGuru Group, ARES 2025 took over The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok for a full day of expert talks, panel discussions, keynote presentations, and networking sessions on 11 December. The Summit served as a prelude to the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final and International Luncheon, both held on 12 December, which gathered the finest real estate developers and design practices from 13 property markets across Asia Pacific.Delving into this year’s theme of “Trusted Marketplaces and Thriving Communities,” ARES 2025 attracted over 400 delegates eager to converse about topics at the intersection of property, technology, and design.The Economist Keynote by Syetarn Hansakul, Senior Analy...

CULMINATION OF THE 2025 PROPERTYGURU ASIA PROPERTY AWARDS SERIES DISTINGUISHES THE BEST IN ASIA WITH OVER 90 MARKS OF EXCELLENCEBANGKOK, Dec 16, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 20th edition of the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards series has culminated in spectacular style at its Grand Final, distinguishing sublime real estate achievements across the region.After a landmark journey through 13 property markets, the 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final set apart Asia’s outstanding developers, developments, and designs in ceremonies today at The Athenee Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok.Commemorating 20 years of recognising achievements in real estate, the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final featured over 90 categories celebrating the “Best in Asia,” in line with PropertyGuru’s vision of powering communities to live, work, and thrive in tomorrow’s cities. Finalists were chosen from the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards’ series of galas and events across the region.Henderson Land Development Company Limited from Hong Kong brought home the prestigious golden statuette of Best Developer (Asia). The Legacy -...

TOKYO, Dec 15, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - SAKENOVA, a visionary sake brand led by 28-year-old CEO and Master Brewer Daichi Niiyama (born 1997), has announced a breakthrough in sake production that marries centuries-old tradition with cutting-edge AI technology. By implementing IoT sensors and AI-optimized fermentation processes, SAKENOVA (sakenova.com) has successfully reduced labor costs by approximately 40% while achieving the highest level of quality stability. This innovation has been validated globally, with the brand's flagship products winning Gold Medals at prestigious competitions in Singapore and Luxembourg, and securing placements in Japan's most exclusive luxury venues including Janu Tokyo and Bvlgari Hotel Tokyo. (SAKENOVA Dec 15)INNOVATION HIGHLIGHTS- AI-Native Brewing Revolution: Led by a former AI engineer turned Toji, utilizing proprietary data analytics to visualize fermentation processes and ensure precision quality control previously reliant solely on intuition.- Efficiency Meets Excellence: Achieved a 40% reduction in manufacturing labor costs through automation, proving high-efficiency tech can produce Gold Medal-winning ultra-premium sake.- Glo...