KARIYA, JAPAN, Jan 10, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - DENSO CORPORATION today announced that it has integrated the management of three production and sales companies in Brazil as of January 1, 2024: DENSO DO BRASIL LTDA., DENSO MAQUINAS ROTANTES do BRASIL LTDA., and DENSO SISTEMAS TERMICOS do BRASIL LTDA. After the integration, the new DENSO DO BRASIL LTDA. manufactures and sells automotive components, including thermal products, which were previously produced independently by the three companies.Location of new DENSO DO BRASIL LTDA In 1975, DENSO established in Brazil a sales company for aftermarket car air conditioners, which was the predecessor of DENSO DO BRASIL LTDA. DENSO has since grown its business in the country, expanding its Brazil offerings to include electrical components and alternators, as well as instrument clusters and wiper systems.In 2022 fiscal year, DENSO’s revenue in Brazil exceeded 70 billion yen. To reinforce the business foundation for future growth, DENSO has integrated the management of its three production and sales companies in the country.Through the integration, DENSO will consolidate and streamline corporate management to increase operatio...

TOKYO, Jan 10, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda today unveiled the “Honda 0 Series,” a new EV series Honda will launch globally starting in 2026, with the world premiere of two concept models, namely Saloon and Space-Hub, at the CES 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Honda also presented the world premiere of the new H markto be used exclusively for the next-generation EV models of Honda.Honda 0 Series concept models, Saloon (left) and Space-Hub (right)Highlights:- In 2026, Honda will launch the “Honda 0 Series,” a new EV series for global markets, starting from the North American market- Honda presented the world premiere of Honda 0 Series concept models, Saloon and Space-Hub, at the CES 2024- A new “H mark” that represents Honda’s commitment for the next-generation EVs also made its world debut- Honda 0 Series is being developed with a new approach – Thin, Light, and Wise – to offer five core values.1) Artistic design that evokes resonance2) AD/ADAS that ensures safety and peace of mind3) A “space” for people made possible by the internet of things and connected technologies4) The joy of driving with the feeling of oneness with the vehicle5) Outstanding electricity ef...

TOKYO, Jan 10, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced that in December 2023 it registered as a TNFD Adopter with the aim to start disclosures aligned with the recommendations of the Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) in its corporate reporting. Companies and organizations registered by January 10, 2024 on the TNFD website who intend to start making disclosures aligned with the TNFD Recommendations will be announced as inaugural cohort of TNFD Adopters at the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum held in Davos in January 2024.The Fujitsu Group has been participating in the TNFD Forum (1) since October 2023 with the aim of contributing to the realization of greater transparency and a nature positive future in line with the international goal of the Kunming-Montreal Biodiversity Framework (2).The Fujitsu Group aims to align its business plans with the disclosure recommendations of the TNFD Framework and regularly and transparently report on its activities in accordance with the framework from 2024 onward and update disclosure contents.The Fujitsu Group has defined “living in harmony with nature (protection and restoration of biodi...

TOKYO and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan 10, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. and Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB) announced today that humanized anti- soluble aggregated amyloid-beta (Aβ) monoclonal antibody “LEQEMBI®” (generic name: lecanemab-irmb) has been approved in China as a treatment of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) due to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and mild AD dementia. Preparations for launch within the second quarter of Eisai’s FY 2024 (July 1 – September 30, 2024) are underway.LEQEMBI selectively binds to soluble Aβ aggregates (protofibrils*), as well as insoluble Aβ aggregates (fibrils) which are a major component of Aβ plaques, thereby reducing both Aβ protofibrils and Aβ plaques in the brain. LEQEMBI is the first and only approved treatment shown to reduce the rate of disease progression and to slow cognitive and functional decline through this mechanism. China is the third country to grant marketing approval, following the traditional approval in the U.S. in July 2023 and Japanese approval in September 2023.LEQEMBI’s approval in China is based on the large global Phase III Clarity AD study. In the Clarity AD study, LEQEMBI met its primary endpoint and all ...

Strasbourg, France & Tokyo, Japan, Jan 9, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Transgene (Euronext Paris: TNG), a biotech company that designs and develops virus-based immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer, and NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701), a leader in IT, network and AI technologies, have announced the signing of a further development collaboration agreement to continue the clinical evaluation of the individualized neoantigen cancer vaccine TG4050.TG4050 is currently being evaluated in a randomized multicenter Phase I trial as a single agent in the adjuvant treatment of HPV-negative head and neck cancers. Based on promising data obtained in this Phase I* trial (new windowNCT04183166), Transgene and NEC are preparing a randomized Phase I/II extension of this trial slated to start in 2024. This new trial builds on compelling first signs of efficacy and induction of specific T-cell responses with the aim of generating a comprehensive set of immunological and clinical data to further demonstrate the potential of TG4050.Transgene and NEC expect to present additional immunological and clinical data from the Phase I trial at a scientific conference in the first half of...

TOKYO, Dec 29, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Oita University and Eisai Co., Ltd. (Eisai) hereby announce the development of the world's first machine learning model to predict amyloid beta(1) (Aβ) accumulation in the brain using a wristband sensor. This model is expected to enable screening for brain Aβ accumulation, which is an important pathological factor of Alzheimer's disease(2) (AD), simply by collecting biological and lifestyle data from daily life.The details of this model were published in the online edition of the peer-reviewed medical journal Alzheimer's Research & Therapy on December 12, 2023.In AD, which is said to account for over 60% of the causes of dementia, Aβ begins to accumulate in the brain about 20 years before the onset of the disease. This has prompted the development of new therapeutic drugs targeting Aβ, leading to the approval of an humanized anti-soluble aggregated Aβ monoclonal antibody in Japan. The key to maximizing treatment effects of the medicine is detecting Aβ accumulation in the brain of patients with mild cognitive impairment before the onset of symptoms. Currently, although brain Aβ accumulation can be detected by positron emis...

KARIYA, JAPAN, Dec 28, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Twelve companies, automotive, electrical component, and semiconductor manufacturers, established the "Advanced SoC Research for Automotive" (ASRA) on December 1 to conduct research and develop high-performance digital semiconductors (System on Chip, SoC) for use in automobiles. ASRA will conduct research and development of SoC for automobiles using chiplet technology, with the aim of installing SoC in mass-production vehicles from 2030 onward.Please see the details on the link: https://asra.jp/news/20231228_en.pdf Copyright 2023 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Dec 27, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group and Nihon Shipyard Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-based joint venture for ship design and sales between Imabari Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. and Japan Marine United Corporation, have signed an MOU with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and Mitsubishi Corporation on the collaborative study for ocean-going liquified CO2 (LCO2) carriers to realize large-scale international transportation in Japan initiated CCS (Carbon dioxide Capture and Storage) from 2028 onwards. The four companies will proceed with this initiative aiming to apply it at the future commencement of CCS business led by the Japanese government.Conceptual image of the ocean-going Liquified CO2 (LCO2) carrierJapan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC) launched a feasibility study on Japanese Advanced CCS Project, as a public offered project in FY2023. Demand for LCO2 carriers is expected to increase in the near future to transport captured CO2 from Japan to storage areas in various CCS projects. It is very important to standardize the specification and design of LCO2 carriers across each project as well as...

TOKYO, Dec 27, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Tokyu Land Corporation (Tokyu Land), NTT Corporation (NTT) and NTT DOCOMO, INC. (DOCOMO) jointly announced that they organized IOWN WEEK at the Shibuya Sakura Stage in central Tokyo from December 13 to 15 to celebrate the commercial launch of the world's first all-photonic network, APN IOWN 1.01 in urban development. This event showcased immersive platforms that enabled viewers to experience the APN IOWN 1.0 network's high speed, high capacity, low latency and zero jitter.2During the IOWN Entertainment Event, comedians both at the event site and in remote locations engaged in rap battles and comedic performances that were conducted with very natural verbal exchanges without any communication delays, even though the performers were not in the same locations. In addition, the IOWN Web Conference held at SHIBUYA SOLASTA demonstrated exciting possibilities for corporate tenants of Shibuya Sakura Stage for the use of next-generation networks. These events marked the world's first3 implementation of remote rap battles and web conferences using an all-photonic network, APN IOWN 1.0.Tokyu Land and the NTT Group4 entered into a collab...

SINGAPORE, Dec 26, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Gulf Sriracha Power Plant, a joint venture between Thai Independent Power Provider Gulf Energy Development Company Limited and Japanese trading company Mitsui & Co., Ltd, and developed by Mitsubishi Power, has won the distinguished "Power Plant of the Year" title at the Power and Energy Awards. The recognition underscores the plant’s efficacy in meeting Thailand's rising energy demand and highlights its commitment to decarbonization and advancement in the nation's energy transition.Gulf Sriracha Power Plant awarded "Power Plant of the Year" at Enlit Asia 2023Situated in Thailand's Chonburi province, the 2,650 megawatts (MW) gas turbine combined cycle (GTCC) power plant broke ground in 2018. It is home to Mitsubishi Power's first J-Series Air-Cooled (JAC) gas turbine installed in Southeast Asia, which provides a world-leading power generating efficiency of 64%. These industry-leading gas turbines translate into significant fuel savings and carbon emission reduction and exceeded 46,000 Actual Operating Hours (AOH) with high reliability.To complete the project on-schedule, Mitsubishi Power worked with the plant owner...

Toyota City, Japan, Dec 26, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) and Lexus plan to exhibit at Tokyo Auto Salon 2024*1 to be held at Makuhari Messe (in Chiba City, Japan) for three days from January 12 to 14, 2024. Displays are to be held under the banner of "Getting more passionate about cars with car lovers", and Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda, a.k.a. Morizo, is to speak at a press conference scheduled to begin at 9:30 on January 12. The TGR and Lexus displays are to feature vehicles and parts under such themes as "Beloved cars", "Customization", and "Motorsports". During the event, TGR and Lexus also plan to hold talk sessions featuring racing drivers and development engineers, as well as demo runs. Details of the vehicle and other displays, along with information on the talk sessions, demo runs, and others are available on the following special website. https://toyotagazooracing.com/eventexhibition/tokyoautosalon/"Beloved cars" and "Customization"Under the themes of "Beloved cars" and "Customization", Morizo and TGR intend to uniquely express the joy of owning an automobile―the only industrial product that is prefixed (in Japanese) b...

Toyota City, Japan, Dec 26, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced that it participated in the IDEMITSU SUPER ENDURANCE SOUTHEAST ASIA TROPHY 2023 (Thailand 10-hour Endurance Race) held on December 22 and 23 at Thailand's Chang International Circuit. It competed with a three-vehicle setup for ROOKIE Racing featuring the ORC ROOKIE GR86 CNF concept, a GR86 running on carbon-neutral fuel, the ORC ROOKIE GR Corolla H2 concept, hydrogen-powered Corolla, and CP ROOKIE PRIUS CNF-HEV GR concept, a Prius HEV running on carbon-neutral fuel. All three vehicles completed the race.Toyota used locally produced hydrogen from the Charoen Pokphand Group (CP), a partner working to achieve a carbon-neutral society in Thailand, for the Thailand 10-hour Endurance Race. Fan appreciation events were also held prior to the race for the people in Thailand who support Toyota on a daily basis, marking a major step toward achieving carbon neutrality and "Fun to Drive" cars through motorsports.For more information, visit https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/corporate/40260090.html. Copyright 2023 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Dec 26, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Earlier this year Fujitsu announced its vision for 2030 under a new Mid-term Management Plan, underlining its ambition to transform into “a technology company that realizes net positive outcomes for its stakeholders including society, customers, shareholders and employees, while providing digital services which contribute to sustainability across industries.”The three years until 2025 represent a critical period for the realization of this vision, during which Fujitsu will position itself for sustainable growth and improved profitability and embark on a comprehensive transformation of its business model and portfolio. In so doing, Fujitsu will ensure support for customer modernization and improve profitability of its international business by shifting to a service-focused strategy.In alignment with this strategy and to further strengthen management of its hardware business, which primarily focuses on servers and storage solutions, Fujitsu today announced its decision to integrate core functions related to this area into "Fsas Technologies Inc." for the Japanese market, launching the new business on April 1, 2024 under Fujitsu...

TOKYO, Dec 25, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. (MHI Thermal Systems), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has added a new series, "Hydrolution EZY," to its lineup of air-to-water (ATW) heat pumps for the European market. This new line includes two models with capacities of 10kW and 14kW, scheduled for release this winter.Hydrolution EZYThe Hydrolution EZY series, featuring monobloc design, reflects our commitment to sustainability and contributes to the ongoing development of a decarbonized society in Europe, aligning with our existing eco-friendly split-type units. The series use the eco-friendly R32 refrigerant, just like their split ATW counterparts. They are also quieter during operation and have a broader temperature range. Plus, the integrated water heat exchanger in the outdoor unit simplifies installation compared to the split-type systems, which requires both refrigerant piping and water piping.Innovative engineering has led to an improved anti-vibration technology achieved through material enhancements and other innovations. This structure effectively reduces sound power levels, including noise, to...

TOKYO, Dec 25, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda), Tokuyama Corporation (Tokuyama), and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) (“Project Members”) will conduct a joint demonstration to operate a data center using by-product hydrogen and a stationary fuel cell (FC) power station designed to reuse FC systems from fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). (“Demonstration Project”).This Demonstration Project was proposed to and adopted by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) as one of the projects for the “Development of Technologies for Realizing a Hydrogen Society / Development of Technologies for Regional Hydrogen Utilization.”This Demonstration Project will be conducted in Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan using by-product hydrogen produced by Tokuyama's salt water electrolysis business to supply electricity to a distributed data center operated by MC from a stationary fuel cell power station that Honda will develop based on the assumption of reusing fuel cells from FCEVs.Project Members will explore the potential of reusing automotive FC systems in a stationary application. The objective of the Demonstration Project i...

TOKYO, Dec 25, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Isuzu Motors Limited and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today began demonstration testing on public roads in Japan of the GIGA FUEL CELL, a fuel cell (FC)-powered heavy-duty truck currently being co-developed by the two companies. Through this demonstration testing, scheduled to run through September 2024, the two companies will continue making progress in collecting data, amassing knowledge and identifying technical issues in preparation for a 2027 market introduction. The prototype model being used for this demonstration testing is the same type as the one exhibited at the Isuzu Group booth at the JAPAN MOBILITY SHOW 2023. GIGA FUEL CELL being driven on a closed test course prior to the start of public road testingPurpose:With the cooperation of Isuzu Logistics Co., Ltd. and Honda Logistics Inc., the logistics companies of Isuzu Group and Honda Group, respectively, demonstration testing of the GIGA FUEL CELL will be conducted on public roads in Japan to verify the potential of the utilization of hydrogen fuel and the practicality of FC trucks. Background:Isuzu and Honda believe that FC technology, utilizing hydrogen as fuel resultin...

TOKYO, Dec 22, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. will begin sales in Japan of a new SUV, the WR-V*1, on March 22, 2024.The WR-V features dynamic design and performance that will enable any driver to enjoy driving with peace of mind and a sense of trust, as well as the top-level*2 cargo space in its class.WR-V product site: https://www.honda.co.jp/WR-V/ (Japanese)(1) The vehicle name, WR-V, is an acronym that stands for “Winsome Runabout Vehicle.” The word “winsome” means “delightful” and “cheerful,” and the name represents Honda’s desire to create a vehicle people can use to enjoy their everyday lives with energy and enthusiasm. (2) In the “compact SUV” class. Honda research as of December 2023. Sales plan (in Japan, monthly): 3,000 unitsFor more information, visit https://global.honda/en/newsroom/news/2023/4231221eng-wr-v.html. Copyright 2023 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HO CHI MINH CITY & TOKYO, Dec 22, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Ho Chi Minh City Development Joint Stock Commercial Bank (HDBank), a leading commercial bank in Vietnam, and JCB International Co. Ltd. (JCB), the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., today announced the launch of the HDBank JCB Ultimate Credit Card and the acceptance of JCB Cards in Vietnam. HDBank becomes JCB's 17th partner financial institution and provides card acceptance at their accepting locations to all JCB cards issued in and out of Vietnam.HDBank JCB Ultimate cardmembers will enjoy a range of cashback programs depending on spending volume, such as: up to 20% on spending in Japan, 6% in all countries except Vietnam and Japan, 4% at POS terminals in Vietnam and 15% on travel services including hotel and resort reservations. In addition, cardmembers are entitled to other premium privileges such as golf discounts with minimum spending requirements and travel insurance packages for flight cancellations and delays or lost baggage, an installment program applicable to all in-store transactions, and other special promotions.With the occasion of this launch of the HDBank JCB Ultimate C...

TOKYO, Dec 21, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. (MHI Thermal Systems), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has won the "The Energy Conservation Center, Japan Chairman's Award" in the "Best Practice Category" at the 2023 Energy Conservation Grand Prize sponsored by the Energy Conservation Center, Japan (ECCJ), with support from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). The award was presented for measures taken by MHI Thermal Systems to eliminate boiler usage in a company plant through conversion to industrial heat pumps. This is the second time MHI Thermal Systems has received an award in the ECCJ's Best Practices Category (first in 2021). An awards presentation ceremony will take place at TOC Ariake Convention Hall in Tokyo on January 31, 2024.The award-winning measures taken by MHI Thermal Systems consisted of converting the heat sources used in the compressor plant at its Biwajima Works (Kiyosu, Aichi Prefecture) from steam boilers to industrial heat pumps. The conversion eliminated reliance on steam boilers and resulted in significant energy savings. In selecting MHI Thermal Systems for its awar...

OSAKA, Japan and TOKYO, Japan, Dec 20, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - A consortium of joint research partners including the Center for Quantum Information and Quantum Biology at Osaka University, RIKEN, the Advanced Semiconductor Research Center at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), the Superconducting ICT Laboratory at the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), Amazon Web Services, e-trees.Japan, Inc., Fujitsu Limited, NTT Corporation (NTT), QuEL, Inc., QunaSys Inc., and Systems Engineering Consultants Co.,LTD. (SEC) today announced the successful development of Japan’s third superconducting quantum computer (1) installed at Osaka University. Starting December 22, 2023, the partners will provide users in Japan access to the newly developed computer via the cloud, enabling researchers to execute quantum algorithms (2), improve and verify the operation of software, and explore use cases remotely.The newly developed superconducting quantum computer uses a 64 qubit chip provided by RIKEN, which leverages the same design as the chip in RIKEN's first superconducting quantum computer, which was unveiled...