TOKYO, May 17, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Fujitsu Limited, Kyoto University (1), Chordia Therapeutics, Inc. (2), today announced the beginning of field trials leveraging Fujitsu's AI causal discovery technology to shed light on biomarkers (3) that increase the probability of success or shorten the duration of clinical trials in the development of new cancer drugs.Using results obtained from Kyoto University's next-generation sequencer (4) platform for analyzing genomic information and Fujitsu's causal discovery technology on its "Fujitsu Kozuchi (code name) - Fujitsu AI Platform" where advanced AI technologies can be rapidly tested, this project will comprehensively investigate causal structures and the conditions under which these structures occur in the drug effect and the estimated 20,000 genes that compose the human genome. This information will assist researchers working to discover biomarkers for patient stratification that can be used to determine the efficacy of cancer treatments that target RNA regulatory stress (5), under development by Kyoto University and Chordia since May 2018.Through this demonstration, Fujitsu, Kyoto University, and Chordia Therapeutic...

TOKYO, May 17, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Fujitsu Limited today announces the successful completion of its public takeover offer of GK Software SE, a leading global provider of cloud services for the international retail industry, headquartered in Schoeneck, Germany. By way of the takeover offer, and on-market purchases, Fujitsu, via Fujitsu ND Solutions AG, a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujitsu, acquired [68.03]% of the total share capital of GK.Fujitsu has committed in the Business Combination Agreement in a legally binding manner not to enter into a domination and/or profit and loss transfer agreement with GK for at least two years upon closing of the takeover offer.The completed transaction will accelerate Fujitsu's shift towards Cloud / Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and expand its global reach with new Digital Transformation offeringsThe completed transaction is part of a global strategy to accelerate Fujitsu's standing as a digital transformation enterprise, strengthen its services, and help to grow and realize its purpose. It also provides the basis for a business partnership with GK, known for their ability to deliver highly flexible SaaS and cloud-based...

TOKYO and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 16, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. and Biogen Inc. announced today that Health Canada has accepted a New Drug Submission (NDS) for lecanemab (brand name in the U.S.: LEQEMBI), an investigational anti-amyloid beta (Aβ) protofibril* antibody, for the treatment of early Alzheimer's disease (mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer's disease (AD) and mild AD dementia) with confirmed amyloid pathology in the brain.The NDS is based on the results of the Phase III Clarity AD study and Phase IIb clinical study (Study 201), which demonstrated the lecanemab treatment showed a reduction of clinical decline in early AD. Lecanemab selectively binds and eliminates soluble, toxic Aβ aggregates (protofibrils) that are thought to contribute to the neurotoxicity in AD. As such, lecanemab may have the potential to have an effect on disease pathology and to slow down the progression of the disease. The Clarity AD study of lecanemab met its primary endpoint and all key secondary endpoints with highly statistically significant results. In November 2022, the results of the Clarity AD study were presented at the 2022 Clinical T...

TOKYO, May 15, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501) today announced that it has established a new organization called "Generative AI Center" to promote the safe and effective use of Generative AI. The Center will accelerate Hitachi's growth by maximizing the value provided to customers and improving productivity through the Lumada business.Generative AI is artificial intelligence that can interpret a huge amount of data and generate various content such as images, texts, sounds, and program code. It is expected to generate a huge paradigm shift in the future of technology and AI.Hitachi's Generative AI Center will become a CoE (Center of Excellence) that brings specialists together, including data scientists and AI researchers who have knowledge of generative AI - as well as specialists in the fields of in-house IT, security, legal affairs, quality assurance, intellectual property, and other areas. Together they will promote the use of Generative AI whilst also importantly managing the risks.The Generative AI Center will play a pivotal role in accumulating know-how and insights from using generative AI in the activities of the 320,000 employees of the...

SALT LAKE CITY, UT, May 15, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - With a main-event win Saturday evening aboard his CRF450RWE in Salt Lake City's Rice-Eccles Stadium, Chase Sexton wrapped up the 2023 450SX Championship at the AMA Supercross series finale. This premier-class crown follows on the heels of twin 250SX titles by Sexton's Team Honda HRC colleagues, with Jett Lawrence having clinched the West Region Championship last weekend in Denver, and Hunter Lawrence having earned the East Region laurels two weeks ago in Nashville.Chase Sexton with Team Honda HRCThis one was particularly hard-earned, as the grueling 17-round series eliminated a number of top riders through injury. Sexton persevered, collecting six main-event wins, and he was consistently the fastest rider of all, qualifying on top at 14 of the 17 rounds. The 23-year-old set several season-best marks, including most podium finishes (13), most top-five results (16), most heat-race wins (eight) and most laps led. Of note was Sexton's upward trajectory; while his pure speed was impressive all season, he had to work hard to eliminate errors that cost him wins in the early rounds.A native of La Moille, Illinois, Sexton...

TOKYO, May 15, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Isuzu Motors Limited and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that they have signed a partnership agreement based on the decision to have Honda develop and supply the fuel cell system for the fuel cell-powered heavy-duty truck Isuzu is planning to introduce to market in 2027.Joint Isuzu-Honda R&D efforts produced a fuel cell-powered heavy-duty truck that has been granted a Japanese license plate number for use on public roadsIsuzu and Honda believe that fuel cell technology, utilizing hydrogen as fuel resulting in no CO2 emissions, will be effective to achieve carbon neutrality of heavy-duty trucks which are required to address large load capacity, long-time use, long-distance driving and the need for quick refueling.Since the signing of an agreement in January 2020, to conduct joint research on heavy-duty trucks utilizing fuel cells (FC) as the powertrain, the two companies have been working toward the establishment of a foundation for basic technologies such as ensuring the compatibility of fuel cells and heavy-duty trucks and the development of vehicle control technologies. The two companies are currently planning to ...

TOKYO, May 15, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Tokyo Fire Department, Tokyo Big Sight Inc. and Tokyo International Fire and Safety Exhibition 2023 Executive Committee will hold the "Tokyo International Fire and Safety Exhibition 2023" at Tokyo Big Sight (East Halls 5, 6 and 7, Outdoor Exhibition Area, Offshore of Ariake-Nishi Port Park) from Thursday, June 15 to Sunday, June 18, 2023.Scenes from previous exhibition (2018)"Tokyo International Fire and Safety Exhibition 2023" is one of the largest fire and disaster prevention exhibitions in Japan, held once every five years. The purpose of this event is to raise awareness of disaster countermeasures and diversified disaster risks based on lessons learned from past disasters, to improve the awareness and ability of residents to prevent fires and disasters, and to promote mutual cooperation among residents, businesses, and governments and the promotion of related technologies and industries in order to realize a safe city, and it brings together cutting-edge services and products related to fire and disaster prevention from both Japan and overseas. In the previous 2018 event, a total of 296 companies and organizations from Ja...

TOKYO, May 15, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only international payment brand, announces the launch of a campaign with TOKYO TOWER Co., Ltd. to offer JCB cardmembers outside Japan a 30% discount on the admission fee to the Main Deck Observatory (150m) and a 10% discount on purchases at the Tokyo Tower Official Shop.From May 15, 2023 to April 30, 2024 (JST), JCB cardmembers from outside Japan receive a 30% discount on tickets for the Main Deck Observatory (150m) and a 10% discount on their purchase at the Tokyo Tower Official Shop (THE SKY on the second floor of the Main Deck Observatory and GALAXY on the third floor of FOOT TOWN). To receive this offer, JCB cardmembers simply present the JCB Special Offers campaign page and pay with their JCB Card which was issued outside Japan. For more information on the campaign, please visit JCB Special Offers.JCB Special Offers: https://www.specialoffers.jcb/en/campaign/detail/tokyotower/62748/JCB and TOKYO TOWER Co., Ltd. have partnered to welcome tourists from outside of Japan with this special offer to enrich the experience of visiting...

Toyota City, Japan, May 15, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team's Kalle Rovanpera is back on top of the FIA World Rally Championship after a dominant drive to win the Rally de Portugal for the second year in succession.Jonne Halttunen, Kalle RovanperaThe victory is the first of the season for reigning world champions Rovanpera and Jonne Halttunen, and moves them to the head of the standings by 17 points after they also won the rally-ending Fafe Power Stage - repeating the maximum score they achieved on the same event one year ago. It is also the fourth time in a row that TGR-WRT has won in Portugal, and the team's fourth victory from five rounds in 2023.Rovanpera built his result on a strong performance on Friday's opening day while running second in the road order on the loose gravel stages. He led by 10.8 seconds at the end of the day, and stunning speed on Saturday morning then allowed him to move over 50s clear.On Sunday he recorded his ninth stage win of the weekend in the first pass over the famous fan-favourite Fafe test, before making it 10 when he returned there for the Power Stage - setting the quickest time by 0.717s while seali...

TOKYO, May 12, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Honda has revealed its second fully electric vehicle, the e:Ny1, at its European Media Event in Offenbach, Germany. It is the brand's second pure EV to arrive in the region, following on from the widely acclaimed Honda e city car, and is designed to meet the growing customer demand for all-electric B-segment SUVs.Offering a fresh, distinctive design and the latest advanced technology, the e:Ny1 follows Honda's human-centred development philosophy, making the most of the model's fully electric powertrain to deliver an SUV with fun-to-drive dynamics, a smooth and refined ride, and intuitive versatility. A bold and sophisticated exterior aesthetic is created by a short front overhang, large wheels and a wide track. The e:Ny1 also debuts an all-new electric identity for Honda, with white "H" badges featuring around the vehicle, including the nose badge, wheel centre caps and steering wheel. In addition, a new typeface spells out "Honda" on the tailgate for a premium look that will feature on the brand's future EVs. Clever packaging of the electric drivetrain components ensure e:Ny1 offers remarkable interior space and comfort. An...

TOKYO, May 12, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501) today announced that the Board of Directors decided the year-end dividend for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, as shown below in view of earnings performance and other factors.Cautionary StatementCertain statements found in this document may constitute "forward-looking statements" as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such "forward-looking statements" reflect management's current views with respect to certain future events and financial performance and include any statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "expect," "estimate," "forecast," "intend," "plan," "project"" and similar expressions which indicate future events and trends may identify "forward-looking statements." Such statements are based on currently available information and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied in the "forward-looking statements" and from historical trends. Certain "forward-looking statements" are based upon current assu...

TOKYO, May 12, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today that its board of directors has met and proposed the changes in executive positions for official approval at the shareholders meeting and the board of directors meeting, all scheduled to be held on June 19, 2023.For the full report, visit: www.docomo.ne.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2023/0512_00.html.About NTT DOCOMONTT DOCOMO, Japan's leading mobile operator with over 87 million subscriptions, is one of the world's foremost contributors to 3G, 4G and 5G mobile network technologies. Beyond core communications services, DOCOMO is challenging new frontiers in collaboration with a growing number of entities ("+d" partners), creating exciting and convenient value-added services that change the way people live and work. Under a medium-term plan toward 2020 and beyond, DOCOMO is pioneering a leading-edge 5G network to facilitate innovative services that will amaze and inspire customers beyond their expectations. www.docomo.ne.jp/english/. Copyright 2023 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. (via SEAPRWire)

TOKYO, May 12, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Fujitsu today announced that it has conducted a joint research project with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited and the National Cancer Center Japan to analyze patient journeys, the process that leads from the recognition, diagnosis, treatment, and subsequent life of ovarian cancer patients based on electronic medical record data. The collaboration successfully visualized a wide range of treatment patterns.The three organizations presented the results of the joint research at International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) 2023 held on May 9, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts.The three organizations analyzed data related to patient journeys from examination to initiation of treatment to post-treatment chronologically on a patient-by-patient basis for patients with ovarian cancer who were registered on the electronic medical record system at the National Cancer Center Hospital East in Japan and visualized a wide range of treatment patterns. These treatment patterns are expected to assist physicians and patients in jointly selecting optimal treatment.This study was conducted based on a joint research agr...

TOKYO, May 12, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) and GS Yuasa International Ltd. (GS Yuasa) today announced that they have signed a joint venture agreement toward the establishment of a new company. As announced on January 23, 2023 with a joint press release titled, "Honda and GS Yuasa Reach Basic Agreement Toward Collaboration for a High-capacity, High-output Lithium-ion Battery," the two companies have been discussing specifics for collaboration on high-capacity, high-output lithium-ion batteries, mainly for EVs.To address the rapidly growing demand for batteries, the new joint venture company, which will be named Honda GS Yuasa EV Battery R&D Co., Ltd., will research and develop lithium-ion batteries and battery production methods that will be highly competitive at a global level. Moreover, the new company will strive to establish a supply chain for key raw materials and a highly-efficient production system for its batteries.The new company is scheduled to be established and begin operation before the end of 2023. The establishment of the new company and the start of its operation are subject to the approvals of the relevant authorities....

TOKYO, May 11, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Fujitsu today announced that it signed an Enterprise Training Agreement (ETA) with ServiceNow, offering Fujitsu Group employees unrestricted access to RiseUp with ServiceNow(1) learning contents and certification to continuously skill up and accelerate their career growth. The contents will be available to Fujitsu Group employees globally starting May 11, 2023.Fujitsu aims to grow its talent pool of highly skilled certified ServiceNow consultants to over 10,000 by the end of fiscal 2023 to further strengthen its capabilities as a leading global ServiceNow services partner. In this way, Fujitsu will empower Group employees in building new skills that help customers in resolving societal and business challenges. Fujitsu's ETA also supports RiseUp with ServiceNow, a global program designed to skill one million people on the company's platform by 2024.The ETA will also enable Fujitsu to further bolster its "Global Strategic Partner Academy"(2) program launched in 2021 by offering global Group employees original RiseUp with ServiceNow learning contents and supporting each employee's training and upskilling in alignment with indivi...

TOKYO, May 11, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Fujitsu today revealed that it leveraged AI technology to support the development of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing's (TGR)(1) new video analysis system, which debuted in competition at the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps event, held from April 27 to 29 at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium.TGR's "Hypercar"Fujitsu started sponsorship of TGR, a participant in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC)(2), in 2022, supporting the development of TGR's video data analysis system that leverages Fujitsu's AI technology. The newly developed system will allow TGR to adapt to continuously evolving racing conditions based on video data from vehicle-mounted cameras.The system will also be applied to the 24 Hours of Le Mans to be held in France from June 7 to 11.In the field of motorsports, Fujitsu aims to develop technologies that not only maximize performance to help teams win in some of the world's toughest races, but also enrich the viewing experience for fans, boost audience engagement, and promote sustainable race management. Fujitsu will further utilize the technology and knowledge gained through this initiative to realize a safe and secur...

Toyota City, Japan, May 11, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - The Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) has started supporting the sustainable expansion of Good Driver Lesson (GDL), a Sapporo-based non-profit contributing to the prevention of traffic accidents through safe driving lessons conducted by professional drivers.GDL Website: https://gooddriver.jp/With the percentage of traffic accidents involving elderly drivers increasing in recent years, many regions are seeking to further expand traffic safety measures. Against this backdrop, GDL was established in 2019 based on professional drivers wanting to give back to communities that have provided significant cooperation with hosting rally competitions. In 2022, nine lessons were held nationwide in conjunction with such rallies.The lessons are hands-on experiences where participants learn about their own driving skills and physical condition, as well as car safety technologies. Highly positive feedback has been received from participants to date, especially from elderly drivers, as the lessons are a fun way to raise their awareness related to safe driving. Also, in addition to continuing the program in regions where it has alr...

Kariya, Kuwana, Japan/Hsinchu, Taiwan, May 10, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - DENSO CORPORATION (DENSO), a leading mobility supplier, and United Semiconductor Japan Co., Ltd. ("USJC"), a subsidiary of global semiconductor foundry United Microelectronics Corporation (NYSE: UMC; TWSE: 2303) ("UMC"), today announced a joint collaboration to produce insulated gate bipolar transistors* (IGBT), which have entered mass production at the 300mm fab of USJC. A first shipment ceremony was held today to mark this important milestone. It comes just one year after the companies announced a strategic partnership for this critical power semiconductor used in electric vehicles.From left, DENSO President Koji Arima, UMC Co-President Jason WangFrom left, USJC Chairman S F Tzou, UMC Co-President Jason Wang, Governor of Mie Prefecture Katsuyuki Ichimi, Director-General of the Commerce and Information Policy Bureau at Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Satoshi Nohara, Mayor of Kuwana City Narutaka Ito, DENSO President Koji Arima, and DENSO Senior Executive Officer Yoshifumi Kato.As adoption of electric vehicles accelerates, automakers are seeking to boost powertrain effici...

TOKYO, May 10, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI, TSE Code: 7011) announced that order intake rose 10.7% year-over-year to YEN4,501.3 billion in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023. Revenue rose 8.9% to YEN4,202.7 billion year-over-year, resulting in profit from business activities (business profit) of YEN193.3 billion, a 20.6% increase from the previous fiscal year, which represents a profit margin of 4.6%. Profit attributable to owners of parent (net income) was YEN130.4 billion, an increase of 14.9% year-over-year, with a profit margin of 3.1%. EBITDA was YEN331.1 billion, a 13.3% increase from FY2021, with a profit margin of 7.9%, up 0.3 percentage points year-over-year.Other highlights from FY2022 include order intake and revenue growth in Energy Systems driven by expansion in Gas Turbine Combined Cycle (GTCC) services. Aero Engines order intake and revenue grew 73% and 77% YoY, respectively, bolstered by recovering global air travel. Logistics, Thermal & Drive Systems order intake and revenue saw large, 22% YoY gains arising from high demand for forklifts in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, supported in part by expansion o...

TOKYO, May 9, 2023 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - DENSO Corporation accepted the IEEE Corporate Innovation Award during a May 5 ceremony in Atlanta. IEEE,(1) the largest international association for electrical and electronic engineering, awarded DENSO for developing the QR Code(2) and spreading its use globally, enabling the world to benefit from its numerous capabilities. From left, IEEE President-Elect Thomas Coughlin, DENSO President and CEO Koji Arima, IEEE President Saifur RahmanThe IEEE Corporate Innovation Award, one of the most prestigious technical awards in the world, is presented to organizations that have made a significant global impact with innovative technologies and products and contributed to the development of electrical and electronic engineering. The QR Code was developed in 1994 by DENSO's applied equipment engineering group (currently DENSO WAVE) as an easy-to-read code that can store large amounts of information. The innovative two-dimensional code can store about 200 times more information than barcodes and can be read at high speed. DENSO started to use the code mainly for inventory management at its manufacturing plants, and later made the patent av...