Tokyo, Japan, August 19, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701), in collaboration with ClimateAi, a San Francisco-based startup that built the first climate resilience platform, has developed a conceptual model to estimate the effectiveness of climate change adaptation measures for cocoa and rice cultivation in Africa. In this project, ClimateAi’s long-term climate change forecasting technology, which models both the impact of climatic factors on agricultural production and the effectiveness of adaptation measures, was combined with NEC’s expertise in agricultural technology (agritech) to successfully quantify the impact of climate change on agriculture and clarify the return on investment for adaptation measures.This achievement will be showcased at the TICAD Business Expo & Conference (Japan Fair), one of the thematic events of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) to be held in Yokohama, Japan, in August 2025, conveying the significance of utilizing digital technology to address the challenges facing African agriculture (*1).Background and purposeGlobally, while greenhouse gas emission r...

KYOTO, August 19, 2025 - ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com - The Value Research Center at Doshisha University proudly announces The Valuism Conference 2025, taking place August 28–29, 2025, in a hybrid format, both in-person in Kyoto and online. The conference will run daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM JSTA New Framework for Value CreationThis inaugural Valuism gathering aims to advance a novel integrative framework, Valuism, designed to address pressing challenges in sustainability, long-term resilience, and multi-stakeholder value creation. Attendees will explore how philosophical insight, cutting-edge technologies (e.g., AI, blockchain, big data), and cross-sector collaboration can foster transparency, ethical decision-making, and real-time measurement of value.Featuring keynote speeches, expert panels, and interactive sessions, The Valuism Conference 2025 will cover:- Philosophical foundations and real-world applications of Valuism Strategies for monetizing and scaling intangible assets - The role of emerging technologies in sustainable and ethical business practices- Cross-sector approaches that benefit companies, communities, shareholders, employees, and the environment.Regist...

Kawasaki, Japan, August 19, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced the signing of a new licensing agreement with Palantir Technologies Japan for the Palantir Artificial Intelligence Platform (Palantir AIP), a software that supports the integration of generative AI into business operations. The agreement, signed on August 5, 2025, will allow Fujitsu to provide Palantir AIP to its customers in Japan, with global expansion expected during fiscal 2025. Fujitsu will also combine Palantir AIP with Fujitsu Uvance, its business model to solve societal issues, to facilitate business transformation for its customers in Japan and around the world. This agreement will further strengthen the strategic global partnership between Fujitsu and Palantir.Fujitsu and Palantir began their collaboration in 2020, focusing on data integration and digital transformation support in the Japanese market. In 2023, the two parties signed a global agreement, under which Palantir grants Fujitsu the right to market and distribute Palantir Foundry, a platform currently offered for integrated management of large-scale data dispersed across various systems.When combined with Palantir F...

TOKYO, Aug 18, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Anime Tokyo Station, an exhibition center for Japanese anime operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Association of Japanese Animations, is a facility that promotes the appeal of Japanese anime to the world under the motto “Making ANIME more interesting, Bringing ANIME far into the future.” The facility has welcomed numerous visitors from Japan and overseas, and on August 3, 2025, the number of visitors surpassed 200,000.The 200,000th visitors were a group of three from Fukuoka and Kanagawa Prefectures, and they shared their surprise and delight: “Today we happened to pass by Anime Tokyo Station and decided to come in because we love anime. We didn’t know this facility existed. We’re surprised to be here at such a commemorative moment—celebrating the 200,000th visitor.” When asked about which exhibits left an impression on them, they commented, “We were amazed to see the anime production materials archive and the anime production process exhibits on the first basement floor. It really hit us that anime is something that is actually created by people. It’s incredible.”Anime Tokyo Station preserves approximately 5...

TOKYO, August 18, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”) announced today that the in-house discovered and developed orexin receptor antagonist DAYVIGO® (brand name in China: “DAYVIGO®“ generic name: lemborexant) has launched in China for the treatment of adults with insomnia, characterized by difficulties with sleep onset and/or sleep maintenance. Eisai received approval for DAYVIGO in China on May 27, 2025. This marks the first orexin receptor antagonist to be launched in China.DAYVIGO is a dual orexin receptor antagonist that inhibits orexin neurotransmission regulating sleep-wake rhythm by binding competitively to the two subtypes of orexin receptors (OX1R and OX2R). Unlike conventional treatments such as benzodiazepines that act directly on sleepiness, DAYVIGO acts on the orexin neurotransmitter system, which regulates wakefulness. DAYVIGO is believed to facilitate sleep on set and sleep maintenance, and wake by regulating sleep-wake rhythm by suppressing hyperactive wakefulness. DAYVIGO binds to orexin receptors OX1R and OX2R and acts as a competitive antagonist with stronger inhibition effect on OX2R, which s...

HONG KONG, Aug 18, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Food Expo, Beauty & Wellness Expo, and Home Delights Expo successfully concluded today. Food Expo PRO and the Hong Kong International Tea Fair, which opened to both industry professionals and the public for the first time, wrapped up successfully on 16 August. The five exhibitions featured some 1,890 exhibitors and attracted over 500,000 visits. The bustling atmosphere resulted in a per capita spending of HK$1,630, once again demonstrating the appeal of this annual event and the public’s purchasing power. Over at Food Expo PRO and the Hong Kong International Tea Fair, there were some 18,500 buyers from 64 countries and regions. Apart from Hong Kong, buyers came from Mainland China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, as well as ASEAN countries, including Cambodia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, among others, highlighting Hong Kong's significant role as a key food trade hub globally. Additionally, the International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products, or...

HONG KONG, Aug 18, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - CENTRESTAGE – the annual gala event for the Asian fashion industry – takes place from 3 to 6 September 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Unveiling a grand celebration of style for its 10th anniversary edition, this year’s CENTRESTAGE sees a record participation of some 260 brands from 24 countries and regions. The programme features more than 40 events, including around 30 fashion shows and parades – another record for the event. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and sponsored by the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), the four-day showcase is open to industry professionals and the public free of charge, welcoming visitors from Hong Kong, Mainland China and overseas to experience the charm and creativity of Asia’s fashion capital.Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “Over the past decade, CENTRESTAGE has become the perfect meeting point for fashion brands and designers from across the globe, and Asia i...

TOKYO, August 18, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that Team Mitsubishi Ralliart, which receives technical support from the company, has won first place in the Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR) 2025, held in Thailand from August 8 to 16. The team competed with the Triton1 pickup truck (T1 specification, or modified cross-country vehicle), covering a total distance of 2,316.32 kilometers (km), including 1,002.95 km of Special Stages (SS)2.Team Mitsubishi RalliartIn the overall standings, Chayapon Yotha secured first place with a total time of 16 hours, 15 minutes and 12 seconds; Katsuhiko Taguchi finished in fifth place; and Kazuto Koide placed 22nd overall. The team also earned the Team Award – given to teams with three or more finishers based on the combined time of their top two vehicles – for the second time, and the first in two years.This year’s AXCR kicked off with a ceremonial start at Walking Street, a well-known tourist spot in Pattaya, Thailand. The rally officially began the following day with Leg 1, traveling roughly 360 km northeast from Pattaya to Prachin Buri in...

Tokyo, Japan, August 18, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) — NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) (*1), which promotes activities to protect the health and rights of women and girls, to collaborate on the development of a beneficiary information management system.Both parties will promote digitization in the management of beneficiary information supported by the UNFPA and implement privacy-conscious operations, thereby contributing to the provision of rapid, safe, and secure support. This system will be implemented in Nigeria and Madagascar by the end of 2025, supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Japan and aiming to build on this partnership in other parts of the world.NEC Chief of Staff for the CDO and Head of the Marketing & Alliance Promotion Department, Mayuko Tatewaki (left), UNFPA Director, Division for External Relations, Ian McFarlane (center left), UNFPA Director, Information Technology Solution Office, Soren Thomassen (center right), and UNFPA Chief, Representation office in Tokyo, Japan, Eiko Narita (right)The UNFPA is the Un...

TOKYO, Aug 18, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Anime Tokyo Station, an exhibition center for Japanese anime operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Association of Japanese Animations, is a facility that promotes the appeal of Japanese anime to the world under the motto “Making ANIME more interesting, Bringing ANIME far into the future.” The facility has welcomed numerous visitors from Japan and overseas, and on August 3, 2025, the number of visitors surpassed 200,000.The 200,000th visitors were a group of three from Fukuoka and Kanagawa Prefectures, and they shared their surprise and delight: “Today we happened to pass by Anime Tokyo Station and decided to come in because we love anime. We didn’t know this facility existed. We’re surprised to be here at such a commemorative moment—celebrating the 200,000th visitor.” When asked about which exhibits left an impression on them, they commented, “We were amazed to see the anime production materials archive and the anime production process exhibits on the first basement floor. It really hit us that anime is something that is actually created by people. It’...

TOKYO, August 18, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”) announced today that the in-house discovered and developed orexin receptor antagonist DAYVIGO® (brand name in China: “DAYVIGO®“ generic name: lemborexant) has launched in China for the treatment of adults with insomnia, characterized by difficulties with sleep onset and/or sleep maintenance. Eisai received approval for DAYVIGO in China on May 27, 2025. This marks the first orexin receptor antagonist to be launched in China.DAYVIGO is a dual orexin receptor antagonist that inhibits orexin neurotransmission regulating sleep-wake rhythm by binding competitively to the two subtypes of orexin receptors (OX1R and OX2R). Unlike conventional treatments such as benzodiazepines that act directly on sleepiness, DAYVIGO acts on the orexin neurotransmitter system, which regulates wakefulness. DAYVIGO is believed to facilitate sleep on set and sleep maintenance, and wake by regulating sleep-wake rhythm by suppressing hyperactive wakefulness. DAYVIGO binds to orexin receptors OX1R and OX2R and acts as a competitive antagonist with stronger in...

TOKYO, Aug 15, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Group CEO: Koichiro Tanaka) celebrated the 140th anniversary of its founding in July 2025. To commemorate the occasion, it held a "140th Anniversary Press Conference" on July 31 at KABUTO ONE in Nihonbashi Kabutocho.TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd. CEO Koichiro TanakaSpeaking at the press conference were Koichiro Tanaka, Group CEO of TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd., Masakazu Tanaka, CEO of TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL RETAILING Co., Ltd., and Tomoyuki Tada, COO of TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd. The three reflected on TANAKA’s history as a leading company in the precious metals industry, from its head office in Nihonbashi Kayabacho, where the Group was founded, and highlighted its contributions to society through precious metals.Turning to the Group's future outlook, the speakers clarified plans to strategically focus on two pillars of business: retail business and industrial business. They presented TANAKA’s ambidextrous management approach, which aims to achieve ultra-long-term growth leading up to the Group’s 200th anniversary in 2085 and ...

TOKYO, August 14, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Corporation (“MC”) is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement to acquire a 30% interest in the Copper World copper mine project (the “Project") owned by Hudbay Minerals Inc. ("Hudbay") for a total consideration of USD 600 million (approximately JPY 87 billion), consisting of USD 420 million (approximately JPY 61 billion) as consideration for equity interest and USD 180 million (approximately JPY 26 billion) as matching contribution which will be allocated toward development costs. MC and Hudbay will jointly conduct a definitive feasibility study for the Project.The U.S. is the world's second-largest consumer of copper, and steady demand growth is expected to continue, driven by population growth, increased power demand from generative AI and data center expansion, and the shift toward electrification. Arizona, where the project is located, accounts for approximately 70% of domestic copper mine production and is a leading mining region with strong access to key infrastructure. The project has already secured the permits required for development and commencement of operations, and is expected to start...

Team Mitsubishi RalliartTOKYO, August 7, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that Team Mitsubishi Ralliart, which receives technical support from the company, will compete in the upcoming Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR) 2025 scheduled for August 8 to 16 in Thailand1. The team will enter three Triton2 pickup trucks, aiming for its first overall championship in three years.In early June, the team conducted high-load endurance tests simulating actual rally conditions on off-road courses around Khao Yai National Park in central Thailand, covering distances that exceeded the expected length of this year's Special Stages. Throughout the testing, the team fine-tuned the suspension and other chassis components, while also verifying the reliability and durability of the engine and body.On August 5, three days before the start of the rally, the team carried out a shakedown at a test course in Thailand to check each part of the vehicle, ensuring it is in optimal condition for the 2025 competition."Building on the significant upgrade in driving performance last year, the Triton rally car has undergone further enhancem...

Toyota City, Japan, August 7, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced today that it plans to acquire land in the Teihoucho area of Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, to establish a new vehicle manufacturing plant.Operations at the new plant are planned to start in the early 2030s, with production models to be determined in the future.The establishment of the plant will proceed with the cooperation of all stakeholders, including Aichi Prefecture, Toyota City, and local residents.In addition to maintaining production capacity of 3 million vehicles in Japan, Toyota is also working on creating a "plant of the future" that uses cutting-edge technology and provides an environment where a diverse workforce can thrive.Toyota will continue to aspire to be the 'best company in town' in every country and region where it operates.Toyota Motor Corporation works to develop and manufacture innovative, safe and high-quality products and services that create happiness by providing mobility for all. We believe that true achievement comes from supporting our customers, partners, employees, and the communities in which we operate. Since our founding ove...

TOKYO, August 7, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Customers continue to choose Mitsubishi Heavy Industries as their preferred heat pump! For the third consecutive year, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Heat Pumps NZ has proudly been awarded the People’s Choice Award by independent consumer advocacy group Consumer, recognising our commitment to quality, reliability and customer satisfaction. In Consumer’s latest independent survey of over 1,500 heat pump owners across New Zealand, we achieved an impressive 93% reliability score and 92% overall customer satisfaction, securing our place as the People’s Choice for Heat Pumps once again in 2025. This recognition reflects the continued trust that Kiwis place in our products to keep their homes cosy and comfortable year-round – and their vote of confidence means the world to us. “At Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Heat Pumps, we are humbled to be selected once again as the recipients of People’s Choice Award” comments Akihiro Nakajima, Managing Director of MHINZ. “As a business that strives to deliver products that combine cutting-edge technology with unmatched reliability, we are proud to have once again met the expectations of our custo...

HONG KONG, Aug 7, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC), themed “Empowering Robots with Intelligence, Enhancing Embodied Intelligence”, will officially kick off on August 8 at the Beijing Yichuang International Convention and Exhibition Center. As the largest edition to date, WRC 2025 serves as both a comprehensive review of the past decade of industry development and a full-spectrum preview of the first commercial year of humanoid robotics.This year’s event will welcome over 200 leading robotics companies from China and abroad, showcasing more than 1,500 exhibits, including 100+ global product debuts in humanoid robotics, core components, industrial automation, and service robotics. Three themed exhibition halls—Innovation, Application, and Technology—will illustrate the full integration of hardware and real-world application.1. Portfolio Companies Showcase Cutting-Edge Advances in Embodied IntelligenceAs a leader in smart infrastructure asset services in China, Shoucheng Holdings (0697.HK) will play a key role at WRC 2025, with seven of its core portfolio companies jointly exhibiting breakthroughs across humanoid robots, hardware modules,...

TOKYO, Japan, August 6, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Honda today announced that the Fastport eQuad, an all-electric micromobility vehicle for last-mile delivery, has won the Red Dot: Best of the Best 2025 award in the Design Concept competition of the Red Dot Design Award*1. Moreover, two electric motorcycle concept models, the EV Fun Concept and the EV Urban Concept, were each named a Red Dot winner in the same competition, and the concept movie for the Honda V3 motorcycle engine, titled “New V3 Engine Concept Teaser,” was named the Red Dot winner in the Brand & Communication Design competition. About the Honda award-winning models and concept movieFastport eQuadThe Fastport eQuad is a single-rider micromobility delivery vehicle that supplements the rider's pedaling power with electric motor assistance. The Fastport eQuad realizes a powerful, smooth, quiet and zero-emission ride by combining a pedal-by-wire system, which electronically transmits the rider’s pedaling input to the driving force, with a pedal-assist powertrain, which boosts the rider’s pedaling with electric power. Honda designed the Fastport eQuad as a micromobility vehicle for use in bicycle lanes*...

KARIYA, JAPAN, August 6, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Dream Incubator Inc. (headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President, Takayuki Miyake; “DI”) and DENSO CORPORATION (headquartered in Kariya, Aichi; President and CEO, Representative Member of the Board, Shinnosuke Hayashi; “DENSO”) are pleased to announce that their joint initiative, “Digital Platform Development for Mobility Circular Economy and Integrated Manufacturing for India by Collaboration with Open API Network in India and Japan”, has been selected under United Nations Industrial Development Organization’s “Industrial cooperation programme in the Global South through technology transfer from Japan”. *1Aim of This ProjectThrough this project, DI and DENSO strive to promote the development of value chains in India by enhancing the efficiency of the entire supply chain in the manufacturing sector and improving user convenience in the automotive aftermarket. This project will also boost the productivity and competitiveness of participating partners, as well as nurture talent that will strengthen the competitiveness of India’s manufacturing sector.In addition, applying the knowledge, e...

Kawasaki, Japan, August 6, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited today announced the release of its CHRO Roundtable Report 2025. The report is based on the third session of its CHRO Roundtable initiative which aims to advance human capital management at Japanese corporations by facilitating cross-industry discussions among Chief Human Resource Officers (CHROs). The latest session featured CHROs from ENEOS Holdings, Inc., Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line), Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc., and Resonac Holdings Corporation, who convened to discuss their respective approaches to ‘human resource business partners’ (HRBP) practice of data-driven human capital management.The CHRO Roundtable Initiative was implemented as part of the CxO Roundtable project, which Fujitsu has promoted since 2022. The project focuses on management challenges and solving societal issues and has developed reports that summarize a wide range of insights and knowledge gained through discussions with participating companies.This report marks the conclusion of the human capital management implementation series. Emphasizing the pivotal role of HRBPs as strategic partners within organ...