Bangkok, Thailand, and Tokyo, Japan, July 18, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - VitalLife Scientific Wellness Center, a subsidiary of Bumrungrad International Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, recognized as one of Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals for four consecutive years (2021-2024), and NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701), a leader in IT, network and AI technologies, have announced the introduction of NEC's FonesVisuas Test in Thailand. This innovative blood test, previously exclusive to Japan, now marks its international debut in the VitalLife Scientific Wellness Center.VitalLife Scientific Wellness Center, a subsidiary of Bumrungrad International HospitalAccording to the World Health Organization (WHO), the global rise in lifestyle-related diseases and dementia underscores the urgency for advanced predictive diagnostics (*1). Concurrently, OECD iLibrary data has identified cancer and cardiovascular diseases as leading causes of mortality worldwide (*2), amplifying the urgency for proactive health management solutions.For over two decades, VitalLife has pioneered personalized healthcare solutions by integrating cutting-edge research and technology. The addition of the FonesV...

KAWASAKI, Japan, July 18, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today published the CHRO Roundtable Report 2024, a summary of human capital management strategies. To achieve data-driven human capital management that will lead to enhanced corporate value, Fujitsu Limited has conducted Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) Roundtable meetings every year since April 2022. These roundtables are held with companies that are progressively addressing human capital management. In this second CHRO Roundtable, it verified the human capital enhancement model, which was derived from the first CHRO roundtable, with the CHROs and Chief Human Capital Officers (CHOs) from NTT DOCOMO, INC. (1), Terumo Corporation (2), Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (3), MUFG Bank, Ltd. (4), and Ricoh Company, Ltd. (5). The initiatives and case studies of each of the participating companies were then published in the CHRO Roundtable Report 2024. Fujitsu utilized the Fujitsu Data Intelligence PaaS (6), the Fujitsu Uvance operational platform that leverages data and AI, to analyze the results. The report specifically showcases how the people management skills of managers is related to employee engagement and organiz...

KAWASAKI, Japan, July 16, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu-sponsored professional golfer Ayaka Furue triumphed at the Amundi Evian Championship, which took place at the Evian Resort Golf Club in France, from July 11th-14th. Never giving up despite the challenges, we were deeply impressed by her incredible comeback victory in this major tournament. We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations on her remarkable achievement.We wish Ayaka even greater success in the future and will continue to support her sporting journey.Ayaka Furue commented:This is my first major championship win and my second victory on the LPGA Tour in two years. I am truly delighted.I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved in the tournament, especially my family and the team who supported me. The encouragement from all my supporters gave me immense strength. Thank you very much.I encountered some challenging moments during the game, but I believed in myself. With the invaluable support of my caddie, Mike, I managed to clinch the championship.I will continue to strive to uphold the honor of being a major champion and achieve excellent results. I would greatly app...

TOKYO, July 16, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Neste and Mitsubishi Corporation (“MC”) have agreed to establish a strategic partnership focusing on developing value chains for renewable chemicals and plastics for and with Japanese brands. The partners are targeting brands in industries such as food and beverage, apparel, and consumer electronics. Through the partnership, Neste and MC aim to accelerate their efforts to build defossilized supply chains for brand owners in Japan.Photo: Signing ceremony between Neste and Mitsubishi Corporation with Carrie Song, Senior Vice President, Commercial at Neste Renewable Products and Yoshiyuki Watanabe, Division COO, Business Development Div. at Mitsubishi Corporation. Source: Mitsubishi CorporationIn the course of the cooperation, Neste will provide its expertise in sustainability and more sustainable materials, also in the form of renewable Neste RE™, a bio-based raw material for plastics production. MC will provide its strong experience in business development and supply chain management of petrochemical products and derivatives in the region. Together, the partners will offer comprehensive solutions for Japanese brands looking t...

TOKYO, July 16, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) has developed a technology for measuring sea levels with high accuracy from greater distances using 3D Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR), a remote sensing technology. This technology makes it possible to reliably measure sea levels, even in the event of a tsunami or ground movement at the location where the measuring equipment is installed. In June 2024, NEC conducted a demonstration test of this technology in Tokyo Bay and confirmed that it can measure sea levels with high accuracy from a greater distance than conventional technologies.Demonstration experiment in Tokyo BayBackgroundIn the event of a tsunami caused by an earthquake, volcanic eruption, or other phenomenon, immediate and accurate assessment of changes in sea levels is critical to saving lives. Current radio wave and float-type sea level measurement systems have a measurement range of about 20 meters from the surface of the sea. However, if ground movement occurs due to an earthquake or other phenomenon, it becomes difficult to measure sea levels. In fact, ground movement due to a major earthquake that occurred on the Noto Peninsul...

Kawasaki, Toronto and San Francisco, July 16, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Today, Fujitsu announced a strategic partnership with Cohere Inc., a security and data privacy-focused enterprise AI company headquartered in Toronto and San Francisco. The strategic partnership will focus on developing and providing large language model (LLM) that enable enterprises to leverage industry-leading Japanese language capabilities that deliver improved experiences for customers and employees.In addition, Fujitsu has made a significant investment and entered into a strategic partnership between the two companies. As part of the partnership, Fujitsu will become the exclusive provider of jointly developed services on the global market. Fujitsu plans to provide the jointly developed AI technology to customers through Fujitsu Data Intelligence PaaS, a cloud-based all-in-one operation platform, and Fujitsu Uvance, a cross-industry business model to solve social issues.Additionally, the two companies will jointly develop Takane (tentative name), an advanced Japanese language model based on Cohere’s frontier enterprise-grade LLM. Fujitsu plans to start providing the AI model through Fujitsu ...

TOKYO, July 15, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) has decided to transfer a portion of its shares in NEC Capital Solutions Corporation, an affiliated company accounted for by the equity method, to SBI Shinsei Bank, Ltd. The share transfer is scheduled to take place in October of this year.NEC Capital Solutions was established in 1978 as a financial services company within the NEC Group. Since then, in addition to leasing various equipment and facilities, including information and communications technologies (ICT), the company has expanded its financing menu and broadened the range of solutions it provides to help customers solve various management issues.As NEC focuses more on IT services and social infrastructure businesses, the company has decided it would be beneficial for NEC Capital Solutions to concentrate on medium- to long-term business growth and profitability improvement through collaboration with a financial business where new synergies may be expected.As a result of this stock transfer, NEC Capital Solutions will no longer be an affiliated company of NEC accounted for by the equity method. However, NEC and NEC Capital Solutions will c...

KARIYA, JAPAN, July 15, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - DENSO CORPORATION, a leading mobility supplier, hosted a software strategy briefing. In recent years, demand has grown for enhanced development of large-scale and advanced onboard software to support intelligent vehicle functions, such as automated driving, electrification, and connected driving. In this context, Atsushi Hayashida, Executive Officer and Chief Software Officer, explained DENSO's software strategy and how the company is approaching on-board software development based on its vision.Basic StrategiesDENSO aims to expand the technology cultivated for vehicles to a wide range of fields and commits to supporting the development of a future mobility society as a whole. With software playing a crucial role in realizing this vision, DENSO will enhance its value and support the evolution of vehicles through three key strengths: integration capabilities, human resource capabilities, and deployment capabilities.Integration Capabilities: Leveraging Comprehensive Automotive Expertise to Apply to Product DevelopmentUntil now, on-board computers called Electronic Control Units (ECUs) have been installed for each speci...

TOKYO, July 12, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team is preparing to take on a new challenge at Rally Latvia on July 18-21 with a full four-strong driver line-up in search of victory.2024 GR YARIS Rally1 HYBRIDThis will be Latvia’s debut in the FIA World Rally Championship, taking over the place in the schedule held in recent seasons by neighbouring country Estonia. Based upon Rally Liepāja, a round of the FIA European Rally Championship, the event will be run over fast gravel roads similar to those found in Estonia, but is sure to provide its own particular challenges for the drivers, most of whom have not competed there previously.One driver arriving with previous experience in Latvia will be reigning world champion Kalle Rovanperä, who began his rally career in the country as a teenager, winning the national championship title in 2016 and 2017. Fresh from their remarkable victory at Rally Poland following a late call-up, Rovanperä and co-driver Jonne Halttunen will be making their 50th start with TGR-WRT since stepping up to the top level with the team in 2020.Sébastien Ogier and Vincent Landais are set to make a welcome return to action...

TOKYO, July 12, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has been selected for inclusion in two investment indices based on outstanding ESG (environmental, social and governance) performance of Japanese business corporations: the "FTSE Blossom Japan Index" and "FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index."Both indices are based on the ESG ratings provided by FTSE Russell, a British provider of global indices. They are adopted as the latest benchmarks for ESG passive funds of Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), the world's largest pension fund.Encouraged by the Company's inclusion in the two ESG indices, going forward MHI Group will further boost its initiatives targeting sustainability. The Company will continue to mark growth as a business corporation that is wholeheartedly trusted by its stakeholders which contributes to achieving a sustainable society and a secure future for the earth and all who inhabit it.The FTSE Blossom Japan Index and FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index, both compiled by the global index provider FTSE Russell, reflect the excellent ESG performance of Japanese companies relative to their respective se...

Toyota City, Japan, July 12, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) announced today that it has upgraded the GR86 for improved turning performance and easier upper-limit handling, deepening the unique driving feel of a GR vehicle. Orders are now being accepted by Toyota vehicle dealers across Japan, with sales set to launch on August 1. TGR also announced today the start of a purchasing lottery that runs to July 28 for the RZ "Ridge Green Limited", a limited special-edition model that augments the GR86's exterior color lineup with the newly added color Ridge Green and sports exclusive bronze wheels and exclusive interior embroidery. Limited sales of 200 units are to start from around October.The GR86 came to life in 2021 through joint development with Subaru Corporation (Subaru). While sharing its base with the Subaru BRZ, the GR has proved popular with many customers as a car that delivers the unique driving feel of a GR vehicle, with intuitive handling and instinctive responsiveness, linear response, and outstanding agility at the upper limits of performance.The upgraded GR86 leverages insights gained by competing in motorsports, in which TGR continue...

TOKYO and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 12, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. and Biogen Inc. announced today that humanized anti-soluble aggregated amyloid-beta (Aβ) monoclonal antibody “LEQEMBI®” (generic name: lecanemab) has been approved in Israel as a treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Treatment with LEQEMBI should be initiated in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or mild dementia stage of disease (collectively referred to as early AD), the population in which treatment was initiated in clinical trials.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 approved treatment shown to reduce the rate of disease progression and to slow cognitive and functional decline through this mechanism. LEQEMBI has also been approved in the U.S., Japan, China, South Korea and Hong Kong, and is being marketed in the U.S. Japan and China.LEQEMBI’s approval is based on the large global Phase 3 Clarity AD study. In the Clarity AD study, LEQEMBI met its primary endpoint and all...

TOKYO and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 11, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. and Biogen Inc. announced today that the Department of Health in HongKong has approved humanized anti-soluble aggregated amyloid-beta (Aβ) monoclonal antibody “LEQEMBI®” (brand name in Hong Kong: generic name: lecanemab) for treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Treatment with LEQEMBI should be initiated in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or mild dementia stage of disease (collectively referred to as early AD), the population in which treatment was initiated in clinical trials.LEQEMBI selectively binds to soluble Aβ aggregates (protofibrils*), as well as insoluble Aβ aggregates (fibrils) which are a majorcomponent of Aβ plaques, thereby reducing both Aβ protofibrils and Aβ plaques in the brain. LEQEMBI is the first approved treatment shown to reduce the rate of disease progression and to slow cognitive and functional decline through this mechanism. Hong Kong is the fifth approval, following approvals in the U.S., Japan, China, and South Korea.LEQEMBI’s approval in Hong Kong is based on the large global Phase 3 Clarity AD study. In the Clarity AD study, LEQEMBI metits primar...

TOKYO, July 8, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - ArcelorMittal and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) are working with a climate tech company, D-CRBN, to trial a new technology to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) captured at ArcelorMittal's plant in Gent, Belgium into carbon monoxide which can be used in steel and chemical production.This is the first industrial testing of D-CRBN's plasma technology, making ArcelorMittal Gent the first steel plant in the world to trial the process, which has been designed to reduce CO2 emissions.This new trial expands the current multi-year carbon capture pilot taking place at the site to test the feasibility of full-scale deployment of MHI's carbon capture technology (Advanced KM CDR Process™).D-CRBN, an Antwerp-based company, has developed a technology that uses plasma to convert carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide. Using renewable electricity, the plasma is used to break the carbon-oxygen bond, thereby converting CO2 into carbon monoxide. The carbon monoxide can be used as a reductant in the steelmaking process - replacing part of the coke or metallurgical coal used in the blast furnace - or as a basic ingredient in Gent's Steelanol pla...

TOKYO, July 5, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing resumes its challenge for the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) titles when the second half of the 2024 season begins in Brazil with the 6 Hours of Sao Paulo on 14 July.A remarkable Le Mans 24 Hours last month saw the team narrowly miss out on victory after an enthralling race, but the points earned rekindled its bid to retain the World Championship crowns for a sixth season and it travels to South America just 12 points behind leaders Porsche. Kamui Kobayashi and Nyck de Vries finished second at Le Mans alongside José María López – substituting for Mike Conway – and they are also in the title hunt, 17 points behind the leaders with four races still to go. Mike has recovered from the rib and collarbone injuries sustained in a pre-Le Mans cycling accident and will return to the cockpit of the #7 GR010 HYBRID car at Interlagos, alongside Kamui and Nyck.Reigning World Champions Sébastien Buemi, Brendon Hartley and Ryo Hirakawa led more laps at Le Mans than any other car but were denied a chance to fight for victory when another car pushed the #8 GR010 HYBRID into a spin late in the race. They finished fi...

TOKYO, July 4, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501, Hitachi), Kyushu University, RIKEN, and HREM Research Inc. (HREM) today announced the world's first observation of magnetic fields of individual lattice planes.(1) This was achieved by using Hitachi's atomic-resolution holography electron microscope and a method enabling magnetic field observation of samples with uneven structures and compositions (hereinafter referred to as non-uniform samples)(2) such as magnetic multilayer films, which have been difficult to observe so far, in collaboration with National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) and National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS).Observation was accomplished by developing a technology with a higher degree of electron-holography precision and automated post-image-capture focus correction. With this, it is now possible to observe magnetic fields of the atomic-layer level at local boundaries between materials (interfaces), which greatly affects the physical characteristics of materials that include non-uniform samples and characteristics of electronic devices. In the future, we will contribute to the advancement ...

TOKYO, July 4, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - A consortium of seven companies across five countries has jointly established a supply chain for more sustainable polyester fiber. Instead of fossil materials, renewable and bio-based materials as well as materials produced via carbon capture and utilization (CCU para-xylene)(2) will be used in the manufacturing of polyester fibers for THE NORTH FACE brand in Japan. The project parties are Goldwin, in the role of the Project Owner, Mitsubishi Corporation, Chiyoda Corporation (all three from Japan), SK geo centric (South Korea), Indorama Ventures (Thailand), India Glycols (India) and Neste (Finland). The polyester fiber produced from the project is planned to be used by Goldwin for a part of THE NORTH FACE products in July 2024. After that, the launch of further products and brands of Goldwin will be considered. The seven companies ensure credible traceability of material streams throughout the supply chain and will jointly continue to proactively promote the de-fossilization of materials to contribute to a more sustainable society.(1) World’s firstThis refers to the first time CCU para-xylene (direct synthesis from CO2) is ap...

TOKYO, July 4, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) received an order from JFE Steel Corporation for an ultrasonic thickness monitoring system that can be used in environments with flammable gases. The system was developed proprietarily based on the world's smallest and thinnest thin-film UT sensor(Note) technology, which can be installed easily in narrow or curved spaces like underneath insulation or in elbow (curved) joints of pipes. After a series of test operations in the Fukuyama area of JFE Steel's West Japan Works (Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture) in March 2022, JFE Steel decided to adopt a large number of the systems in the area as a result of the proof of concept that was achieved.The exterior of the ultrasonic thickness monitoring systemThe ultrasonic thickness monitoring system comprises a thin-film UT sensor that can measure the thickness of pipes or vessels and a Ultrasonic Detector (Pulsar Scope) that can transmit and receive ultrasonic wave through thin-film UT sensor. The system enables significantly more advanced and less labor-intensive maintenance of vessels and pipes handling flammable substances.The thin-film UT ...

Kawasaki and Sydney, July 4, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced that Fujitsu Australia Limited and The Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra concluded a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to ensure that industry and government professionals, researchers, academics, and students in Australia will soon have access to a world-class quantum research facility. The agreement will see the two organizations partner to establish a center for quantum research, with ambitions to build an onsite quantum computer.Aligning with Australia’s National Quantum Strategy to “invest in, connect and grow Australia’s quantum research and industry to compete with the world’s best”, the MoU sets out a long-term vision for how Fujitsu will partner with one of Australia’s leading tertiary educators to capitalize on the future opportunities and applications of quantum technologies for the benefit of local organizations and the global community.Graeme Beardsell, EVP, Chief Executive Officer Oceania, at Fujitsu said: "At Fujitsu, we're innovating for the future of computing. Our investment in quantum research, coupled with strategic collaborations including with ANU, put...

TOKYO, July 4, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TANAKA Holdings Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Group CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), the pure holding company of TANAKA Precious Metals, will provide award items and ceremony souvenirs for the international friendly matches of the Japan Men’s National Blind Football Team at the “DAICEL Blind Football Japan Cup 2024 in Osaka” (organized by the NPO Japan Blind Football Association, JBFA) to be held from Thursday, July 4 to Sunday, July 7 at Grand Front Osaka Umekita Plaza.TANAKA Precious Metals has been a partner of the JBFA and a sponsor of the Japan Blind Football Women’s National Team since 2017, supporting their activities to raise awareness of and promote blind football. By cooperating with the “DAICEL Blind Football Japan Cup 2024 in Osaka” by providing award items and commemorative items, we aim to contribute to the further development of blind soccer in Japan and around the world.About the “DAICEL Blind Football Japan Cup 2024 in Osaka”The DAICEL Blind Football Japan Cup 2024 in Osaka is the last tournament before the main event in Paris this September for the Japan Men’s National Blind Football Team, which is riding hi...