TOKYO, Nov 6, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Stripe and NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) have begun exploring integration of the Stripe Reader S700 payment terminal, compatible with the unified commerce solution Stripe Terminal, with NEC's face recognition payment service. By combining Stripe's payment terminals, payment services, and functions with NEC's face recognition technology, which boasts world-leading authentication accuracy*, the companies aim to provide secure, simple, and convenient hands-free payments, enhancing customer experience value. Stripe and NEC will showcase this face recognition payment experience with the Stripe Reader S700 at the Singapore FinTech Festival from November 12 to 14.Stripe Terminal is a robust unified commerce solution, seamlessly integrating in-store and online payments to enhance customer experiences across channels. Available in 25 countries, it delivers real-time customer insights via a unified dashboard. The Wi-Fi-enabled Stripe Reader S700, designed for both countertop and handheld use, offers intuitive, smartphone-like functionality for superior ease of use.  Face recognition payment experience with Stripe ...

TOKYO, Nov 6, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (President and Executive Officer: Masafumi Senzaki) and Hitachi Industrial Products, Ltd. (President and Director: Shintaro Oku) announced that the 'Hybrid Dump Truck Demonstration Test Project at a South African Mining Site' being promoted by both companies was selected on November 2 for inclusion in the 'Industrial cooperation programme in the Global South through technology transfer from Japan', as publicly solicited by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is conducting the 'Industrial cooperation programme in the Global South through technology transfer from Japan' to promote technological innovation, strengthen supply chains and establish industrial infrastructure in Global South countries by supporting Japanese companies in conducting large-scale demonstrations, funded by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), the Government of Japan.Numerous pieces of mining machinery operate at mining sites, and most are powered by diesel engines. Diesel fuel is the primary cost factor in mine operation...

O Mon 1 Thermal Power Plant (Photo: EVNGENCO2)TOKYO, Nov 6, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), has received a contract to support the oil-to-natural gas fuel conversion project at the O Mon 1 Thermal Power Plant in Can Tho in southern Vietnam.Mitsubishi Power will provide the main equipment, such as the gas burners for the boiler at the core of the system, leveraging its technological capabilities as the OEM (original equipment manufacturer) of the existing boiler to carry out the fuel conversion, and contribute to reductions in CO2 emissions. In addition, Mitsubishi Power will install a selective catalytic reduction (SCR) system to detoxify the NOx (nitrogen oxides) contained in exhaust gases, allowing the plant to meet stricter environmental regulations in the future.The O Mon 1 Thermal Power Plant comprises Units 1 (330 megawatts (MW)) and Unit 2 (330 MW), which started operation in 2009 and 2015, respectively. The total output is 660 MW, with the existing main equipment provided by Mitsubishi Power.The fuel conversion project is being conducted by Power Generation Corporation ...

TOKYO, Japan, November 4, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has concluded a Technology Partner Program Agreement with Siemens Industry Software Inc. (Siemens) to expand global solutions in the field of 3D robot simulations. Through this agreement, the two companies will further consolidate their strengths, accelerate the deployment of solutions internationally, and mutually strengthen their resources to support the continued growth of customers.NEC has developed a digital twin solution, which leverages advanced technologies to help manufacturing customers optimize worksite operations, improve productivity, and transition to fact-driven management. This solution is offered under NEC's value creation model "BluStellar" (*1).As a leading technology company, Siemens promotes the realization of digital enterprises and provides a suite of software that enables manufacturers worldwide to rapidly create value.Through this agreement, the two companies will jointly develop a robot teaching automation solution that combines the "NEC Robot Task Planning" digital twin service with Siemens’s "Process Simulate" software for 3D robot simulations (*2)....

Bremen, Germany, November 4, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Sharp Corporation (hereinafter "Sharp") will exhibit at the Space Tech Expo Europe 2025, an exhibition of space technology held at Messe Bremen in Bremen, Germany, from November 18 (Tue.) to November 20 (Thu.) 2025. The exhibition will feature three types of space-use compound solar cells suitable for various applications from low Earth orbit to deep space, as well as a low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communication terminal (*1) that is being developed utilizing the communication technology, miniaturization, and lightweight technologies honed through smartphone development. This exhibition will introduce the latest space-related technologies that our company is working on.Left: Sharp's space solar module Right: Low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communication terminal (both images)Main Exhibits- Space-use compound solar cells1. Film sheet typeThis sheet structure encapsulates the solar cell with a thin film, providing lightweight and flexible features that enable mounting on curved surfaces. It was installed on Smart Lander for Investigating Moon "SLIM", which successfully achieved high-precision landing on th...

TOKYO, Japan, November 4, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda has established a new brand promise for its electric motorcycle business and four core values based upon it, aiming to create new value by combining the expertise and knowledge cultivated through more than 75 years of motorcycle development with the unique value proposition offered by electric mobility. Aiming to resonate with people by offering a world full of comfort, excitement, and unexpected discoveries in everyday life, Honda has defined its brand promise for the electric motorcycle business as “Expected life. Unexpected discoveries.”Based on this brand promise, Honda will deliver four core values through its electric motorcycle business.1. Liberate with the freedom of movementBy taking full advantage of the design freedom—such as new approaches to packaging and styling—, and control as well as riding support technologies unique to electric vehicles, Honda aims to free riders from anxiety and barriers, enabling stress-free and liberating mobility experiences.2. Inspire instincts and sensibilityBuilding on Honda’s long history of internal combustion engine (ICE) motorcycle d...

Milan, Italy, November 4, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda unveiled its first electric motorcycle, the Honda WN7 to the public for the first time., at EICMA 2025 (the Milan Motorcycle Shows; Press days: November 4-5, Public days: November 6-9) in Milan, Italy.Honda WN7Key features of Honda WN7Development concept The Honda WN7 is the first electric naked model in the FUN category developed under Honda’s new electric motorcycle brand direction. Its development concept, “Be the Wind,” expresses the joy of freely gliding through the air with quietness unique to an electric vehicle. Riders can directly sense the sounds and atmosphere of their surroundings—the conversations and laughter of people on the street, the rustling of leaves—experiences not possible with ICE (internal combustion engine) models. Reflecting its developers’ passion, the WN7’s smooth yet strong torque acceleration and agile handling allows riders to enjoy the liberating feeling of riding like the wind.DesignAiming to refine functionality and express essence, the design features a seamless, smooth surface on the areas the rider touches, while combining a d...

Milan, Italy, November 4, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda today unveiled the V3R 900 E-Compressor Prototype equipped with a V3 engine with an electronically-controlled compressor, at EICMA 2025 (the Milan Motorcycle Shows.  Press days: November 4-5, Public days: November 6-9) in Milan, Italy.V3R 900 E-Compressor PrototypeIn order to realize the “joy and freedom of mobility” to fulfill the Honda 2030 Vision, Honda motorcycle development team members are engaged in ongoing discussions in the effort to build attractive products that go beyond expectations of customers. The V3R 900 E-Compressor Prototype is being developed as a motorcycle model that offers new value to customers with unprecedented, original Honda technologies.Under the development concept of “Non-Rail Roller Coaster,” Honda is striving to create a model that is characterized by two contrasting qualities — “guaranteed thrill” and “reassuring peace of mind” — by combining its latest technologies with know-how amassed through its long history of motorcycle development.A slim and compact engine design was pursued with the displacement of 900cc...

Milan, Italy, November 4, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda today presented the world premiere of the CB1000GT, a sport tourer model equipped with a 1000cm3 liquid-cooled DOHC inline 4-cylinder 4-stroke engine, at EICMA 2025 (the Milan Motorcycle Shows; Press days: November 4-5, Public days: November 6-9) in Milan, Italy.CB1000GTKey features of CB1000GT- Development conceptUnder the concept of “High Performance Tourer – going faster, farther with comfort –,” the CB1000GT was developed as a new sport tourer model that perfectly balances the high power and handling of a naked sportbike with the comfort and carrying capacity of a touring-bike.- Power unitBased on the CB1000 Hornet’s 1000cm3 liquid-cooled DOHC inline 4-cylinder 4-stroke engine renowned for its power, a CB1000GT-specific fuel injection (FI) setting and throttle-by-wire (TBW) system were adopted. While maintaining powerful output characteristics, the engine provides a smooth output at the onset of throttle opening, reducing fatigue for both the rider and passenger, thereby contributing to enhanced comfort during long-distance touring.- BodyBased on the CB1000 Hornet’...

Honda WN7The new CB1000GT combines touring comfort with Fireblade-derived engine performance as a sports tourer,  underpinned by a rich specification list to create a supreme all-round packageMaking its global debut, the Honda WN7 - Honda’s first EV motorcycle - offers a range of 140km, typical Honda riding dynamics, new design aesthetic and compatibility with car charging infrastructureNew EV branding, featuring new Honda product mark, shown for the first timeV3R 900 E-Compressor Prototype shows Honda’s progress in the development of its unique V3 engine with electronically controlled compressor, now housed in a stunning, asymmetrically-styled new prototypeV3R E-Compressor Prototype features first public showing of new ‘Honda Flagship Wing’ emblem set to appear on future flagship modelsHonda E-Clutch family to become available as an option for the first time on five more models – the XL750 Transalp, CB750 Hornet, NX500, CBR500R and CB500 HornetEvocative, easy-going CB1000F also makes its European debutNew Honda apparel line-up and new colours for GL1800 Gold Wing, Gold Wing Tour, NC750X and SH350i also revealedEurope’s favourite scooter, th...

TOKYO, Japan, November 4, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda will unify the product mark for electric motorcycles to “Honda” in new font while continuing to use its traditional Wing mark for internal combustion engine (ICE) motorcycles.Additionally, the product emblem appearing on the body of ICE FUN products will undergo a design change. It will be newly adopted as the “Honda Flagship WING” emblem for flagship models (e.g. CBR1000RR-R Fireblade, Rebel 1100, etc) of product brands such as CBR, Gold Wing and Rebel.Electric productsHonda is leveraging the business foundation built over 75 years of internal combustion engine (ICE) development to accelerate the electrification of motorcycles in response to environmental changes. Positioning 2024 as the inaugural year of its global electric motorcycle expansion, Honda is entering the electric motorcycle market in full scale—beginning in Asia and subsequently expanding into other regions around the world. As part of this global initiative, Honda will introduce the dedicated “Honda” font to both product mark and product emblem for its electric domain—currently used on Honda&rsqu...

HONG KONG, Nov 3, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – FWD Group Holdings Limited (“FWD Group” or “FWD”) today announced strong new business growth for the nine months ended 30 September 2025(1).New business sales were up 37% to US$1.935 billion compared to the same period in 2024 on an annualised premium equivalent (APE) basis.New business contractual service margin was US$1.158 billion, with y-o-y growth of 27%.Refinanced US$1.15 billion of debt in September and redeemed US$500 million of debt by mainly utilising recent initial public offering (IPO) proceeds. This reduced leverage to 21.8 per cent[2] and lowered annualised financing costs by ~US$72 million.Continued to anticipate and respond to rapidly evolving customer needs for protection, health, and savings, with over 40 new products introduced in 2025.Huynh Thanh Phong, Group Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of FWD Group, said, “We’re thrilled to report strong new business results, powered by organic growth across most of the 10 Asian markets where FWD Group operates. A positive indicator of value creation for our shareholders is the surge in our new business contr...

Ultrahigh-Resolution Scanning Electron Microscope SU9600 TOKYO, October 31, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi High-Tech Corporation ("Hitachi High-Tech"), has launched the Ultrahigh-Resolution Scanning Electron Microscope SU9600, which allows for highly accurate and precise observation of substances down to the sub-nano level(*1). The SU9600 retains the world-leading high resolution. It also incorporates efficient and automated functions to provide improved throughput of data acquisition, thereby helping users with highly precise and highly efficient observation. In response to the growing demand for large-scale data analysis driven by the rise of AI, Hitachi High-Tech supports the research and development of next-generation semiconductors and advanced materials.Hitachi Group is advancing Lumada 3.0, providing digital services that combines data generated from digitalized assets with domain knowledge and advanced AI. Through the SU9600 as a digitalized asset that acquires and generates data, Hitachi High-Tech is realizing the digital service "HMAX for Industry" that embodies Lumada 3.0, aiming to deliver greater value to our customers. By focusing on "Integrate...

Japan, October 31, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Sharp Corporation has developed the "AQUOS sense10", a standard model smartphone, for the global market (*1). It will be released in Japan on November 13, 2025, and will subsequently be available in Taiwan, Indonesia, and Singapore.AQUOS sense10 (from left: Denim Navy, Khaki Green, Pale Pink, Pale Mint, Full Black, and Light Silver)This device is equipped with the high-performance SoC "Snapdragon® 7s Gen 3 Mobile Platform", which improves CPU performance by approximately 20 %, GPU performance by approximately 40 %, and AI performance by approximately 30 % compared to the SoC of the previous model (*2). This ensures smooth and comfortable use whether for gaming, video playback, or enhanced AI functions. With the energy-efficient Pro IGZO OLED display and a large-capacity 5,000 mAh battery, users can enjoy up to two days of usage with 10 hours of daily use from a full charge (*3).The camera features advanced AI correction functions praised in the high-end "AQUOS R10". The AI functionality that automatically removes unwanted shadows in photos has been further enhanced. In addition to "Cooking" and "Text" modes, a ne...

KAWASAKI, Japan, October 31, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced that it will provide its digital ticketing service to NTT DOCOMO [1] for its new ticket platform service, d ticket, which launched in Japan on October 31, 2025. The new service builds on the success of NTT DOCOMO's smart ticketing service, which leverages Fujitsu's service for digital ticket sales and management, launched in April 2025 at a Japanese arena in which NTT DOCOMO is involved in the operation in.The service, which is part of Fujitsu's offerings under its Uvance portfolio, connects people and services to create engaging experiences, offering flexible support for diverse sales formats and needs. By leveraging the versatile functions and scalability of this service, Fujitsu aims to deliver a new ticket experience for both users purchasing tickets and event organizers through d ticket.d ticket will seamlessly integrate ticket selection, purchase, issuance, and entry in conjunction with NTT DOCOMO's wide range of services, providing users with a smooth and smart ticketing experience. Furthermore, by linking with NTT DOCOMO’s d ACCOUNT service, which boasts over 100 million use...