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, Financial Soundness, Long-Term Investment Value, Quality of Products/Services, and Global Competitiveness. Companies that receive high evaluations in these categories are selected for...

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 revisions to all 67 types of medical and government business software products provided by Fujitsu Japan Limited by the end of fiscal year 2026. The revisions are necessary due to lega...

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 Kenneth Eriksson and Tommi Mäkinen.Just as in 2025, Evans’ victory came after an exciting battle with team-mate Takamoto Katsuta that went down to the final day. Evans h...

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 deficiency of orexin due to autoimmune destruction of orexin-producing neurons located in the hypothalamus. Although the pathogenesis of narcolepsy type 2 remains unknown, it ha...

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 (Thurs.), 2026Venue: Fira Gran Via, Av. Joan Carles I, 64 08908 L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, SpainExhibition highlights1.Technology areaQuantum computingPerform complex pr...

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 Expo 2026 aims to visualize global initiatives in industrial AI application and foster dialogue with visitors to share concrete application scenarios.At its booth, Fujitsu will ex...

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, including Ahmad Amiruddin, Director of Electricity Program Development at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR); Evy Haryadi, Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer...

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 monoxide, which are the feedstock for synthetic fuels. In addition, MHI is utilizing its proprietary technology to develop a tubular type SOEC cell stack.(3) Co-electrolysis in thi...

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 Orchestra’s concert, presented by one of Japan’s most renowned and distinguished orchestras. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relati...

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.” In May 2025, the two companies signed a memorandum of understanding to establish Fujitsu as a source for the SPY-7 PS LRU. Lockheed Martin's SPY-7 solid-state radar tech...

Tokyo and Kawasaki, Japan, Feb 12, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Meiji Co., Ltd. and Fujitsu Limited today announced the start of a pilot project towards the social implementation of rRAFU™ [1] (Rapid Risk Assessment Tool for Future Undernutrition Status), the world's first [2] indicator to predict future risks of malnutrition and frailty (developed by Meiji.) The pilot will focus on residents aged 60 and over in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture.This pilot project incorporates a self-care support app, built by Meiji and Fujitsu, that combines rRAFU with Fujitsu's AI-driven behavioral change support service. The project will verify the effectiveness of rRAFU and the app's ability to promote behavioral change in frailty prevention among participants in the pilot.Both companies aim to contribute to frailty prevention among the elderly by enabling early identification of malnutrition and frailty risks, which are often difficult to self-diagnose. Through the self-care support app utilizing rRAFU, both companies seek to encourage lifestyle improvements, including diet and exercise, at an early stage before risks become apparent, and will leverage the knowledge gained ...

KAWASAKI, Japan, Feb 12, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced that it will start manufacturing “Made in Japan” sovereign AI servers designed to support mission-critical operations. Production is slated to begin in March 2026 at the Fujitsu Group's Kasashima Plant in Japan. Fujitsu will also start production of Made in Japan servers equipped with Fujitsu's high-performance, energy-efficient FUJITSU-MONAKA (1) processor within fiscal year 2026 (ending March 31st 2027). Geopolitical shifts, rising cyber threats, and regulatory demands have made critical information protection an urgent global imperative. In Japan, as the designation of specified essential infrastructure service providers progresses under the Economic Security Promotion Act, system risk management and digital sovereignty are paramount for customers that are dealing with critical infrastructure. This includes minimizing data leakage, ensuring autonomous operation, complying with local laws, maintaining transparent security, and controlling technology to guarantee comprehensive IT integrity.OverviewBy promoting the following initiatives, Fujitsu aims to enhance the trans...

Toyota City, Japan, Feb 11, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced that it will expand its battery electric vehicle (BEV) lineup in North America as part of its multi-pathway approach toward achieving a carbon-neutral society. As part of this effort, Toyota Motor North America (TMNA), Toyota's North American business entity, premiered a new BEV model of the three-row SUV Highlander on February 11 (JST; February 10 PST) in Ojai, California. Sales in North America are expected to begin in late 2026.Highlander BEV (North American model)Toyota is committed to product- and region-centered management with the aim of making ever-better cars. In developing powertrain systems to achieve carbon neutrality, Toyota is rolling out a variety of mobility solutions under its multi-pathway approach, offering electrified vehicle options tailored to meet customer needs in each country and region around the world.To steadily advance its multi-pathway approach in the North American market, Toyota will add a BEV model as a key option for the Highlander. Production will take place at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky (TMMK) as the fourth model in its BEV l...

TOKYO, Feb 10, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Ahead of the start of the 2026 FIA*1 Formula One World Championship (F1TM) season, Honda works partner Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team (AMAF1), has unveiled the livery for its new F1 machine, the AMR26. Powered by the Honda F1 power unit, the RA626H, the AMR26 will take on the challenge of F1, the pinnacle of automobile racing.The AMR26 is the first F1 machine designed for the team by Adrian Newey, AMAF1 Managing Technical Partner and Team Principal, and it is being developed at the AMR Technology Campus, at AMAF1 headquarters in Silverstone, the U.K.Together with AMAF1, Honda will conduct pre-season testing in Bahrain for a total of six days, — February 11-13 and 18-20 — and make necessary adjustments before taking on the season-opening race at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday, March 8, 2026.*1 Fédération Internationale de lʼAutomobileComments by Adrian Newey, Managing Technical Partner and Team Principal, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team“2026 is a rare moment in Formula One because, for the first time, the chassis and power unit regulations have changed tog...

TOKYO, Japan, Feb 10, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) today announced that the company will make organizational and operational changes, effective April 1, 2026, in order to sustainably offer the joy and freedom of mobility all around the world through its mobility products and services.In 2020, with the aim of solidifying its existing business while preparing for future growth, Honda separated two key research and development functions — the development of production models and research on future technologies — enabling each group to focus on its roles. This initiative generated solid results including contribution to Honda business and the enhancement of technological competitiveness.With the global business environment surrounding Honda changing faster than expected, the company will further strengthen its ability to grasp market and technology trends more accurately and deliver the original technologies and new value of Honda to the market at the optimal timing. Toward this goal, Honda will make changes to the organizational structure of the Automobile Development Operations and the Automobile Operations.Moreover, the Motorcyc...

TOKYO, Feb 10, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - KS Energy Co., Ltd. ("KS Energy"), a renewable energy business company and Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501, “Hitachi”) agreed on February 6 to collaborate on the development and operation of an Extra-High Voltage Grid Battery Energy Storage System*1 within Kumamoto Prefecture, as well as the development and operation of power trading businesses. Hitachi will provide project development support for KS Energy's development of the project and jointly promote the development and operation of this battery energy storage system (tentative name)*2 . Additionally, KS Energy will also explore the introduction of a power trading support system planned for development by Hitachi.This initiative will support stable power supply in the Kyushu region and contribute to achieving carbon neutrality.*1 Extra-High Voltage Grid Battery Energy Storage System: Large-scale battery storage facilities directly connected to the power grid (such as transmission lines) with a capacity of 2,000 kW or more.*2 Power Trading Support System: A power trading support system for operators managing large-scale grid-connected storage batteries. It supports tr...

TOKYO and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb 10, 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®” (brand name in China: “乐意保®”, generic name: lecanemab), an anti-amyloid beta (Aβ) protofibril antibody, which was accepted in January 2026, has been designated for Priority Review by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China.The Priority Review and Approval Procedure was implemented by the NMPA with the aim of accelerating research, development and launch of new medicines that have significant clinical value. Under this Procedure, the assessment period is expected to be shortened.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 tw...

TOKYO, Feb 9, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) will exhibit at MWC Barcelona 2026, the world's largest mobile-related exhibition, held from Monday, March 2 to Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Barcelona, Spain.NEC booth renderingUnder the theme of "Building an AI-Native Society," NEC will showcase its initiatives for the social implementation of hardware and software to realize advanced communications in an AI-Native society in the Beyond 5G/6G era.On March 2, the first day of the exhibition, Dr. Juergen Quittek, Head of NEC Laboratories Europe, will participate as a panelist in a session titled "AI and Us: What Are We Really Building Toward?" He will discuss the expanding applications of AI, drawing on NEC's efforts in this field.Furthermore, the NEC exhibition booth will showcase the latest vRAN-compatible Radio Units (RUs) for enhancing the efficiency of 5G networks, low-power RU amplifier modules, AI automation for realizing network automation through software, and initiatives for energy efficiency.About the Panel SessionDate & Time: Monday, March 2, 10:45 – 11:45 (CET)Venue: Hall 6 Johnson StageTitle: Conference "AI and U...

HONG KONG, Feb 9, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited (“CITIC Telecom CPC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of CITIC Telecom International Holdings Limited (SEHK: 1883) is pleased to announce a triumph in winning two prestigious awards as 2026 unfolds, recognizing its cybersecurity and continuous innovation capabilities. CITIC Telecom CPC’s AI-driven Security Operations Centre (AI SOC) is honored “Best AI SOC Service Provider” in “IT PRO Corporate Choice Award 2025” from the well-known IT media . In addition, two security experts of CITIC Telecom CPC have won two accolades in “Internet and Cloud Services” sector of “Cyber Security Professional Awards 2025” organized by the Hong Kong Police Force (Cyber Security and Technology Crime Bureau, CSTCB).Mr. Brook Wong, Chief Executive Officer of CITIC Telecom CPC, said, “2026 marks the 25th anniversary of CITIC Telecom CPC. Our tagline “Innovation Never Stops for 25 Years. Empowering a Smarter Future” embodies 25 years of continuous innovation, driving the creation of a more secure and highly efficient digital...