Toyota City, Japan, Jan 29, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Today, Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) reported to Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota), which had commissioned TICO to develop diesel engines for automobiles, that it received a report from the special investigation committee (chaired by Mr. Hiroshi Inoue) that was commissioned to investigate potential irregularities of certification regulations related to inappropriate domestic emissions certification of engines for forklifts and construction machinery.The investigation found that irregularities occurred during the horsepower output testing for the certification of three diesel engine models for automobiles that Toyota had commissioned to TICO. During certification testing, the horsepower output performance of engines was measured using ECUs with software that differed from that used for mass production so that results could measure to make values appear smoother with less variation. Ten vehicle models are using the affected engines globally, including six in Japan.We have re-verified the mass-produced products manufactured at the plant and confirmed that the affected engines and vehicles meet engine performa...

Toyota City, Japan, Jan 29, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team has started the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship season with a double podium finish at Rallye Monte-Carlo with Sébastien Ogier second and Elfyn Evans third.Both Ogier and Evans were involved in an exciting fight for victory throughout the event, where drivers faced a challenging mix of conditions on the asphalt roads of the French Alps even if they were generally drier than usual.Podium CeremonyOgier spectacularly claimed the lead during Saturday afternoon when he recorded the 700th stage win of his WRC career, and ultimately went into the final day on Sunday just 3.3 seconds away from first-placed Thierry Neuville (Hyundai).Despite his best efforts in pursuit of a record-extending victory in Monte Carlo, Ogier and his co-driver Vincent Landais would eventually have to settle for second place, finishing 16.1s behind the winner.Evans and his co-driver Scott Martin made an excellent start to their season when the rally got underway on Thursday night, claiming an early lead that they held until Saturday morning.After banking good points under the championship’s new format by end...

TOKYO, Jan 29, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and YE DIGITAL CORPORATION today announced an agreement to work together to provide distribution center-related services to address societal issues in the field of logistics to contribute to the elimination of labor shortages and the strengthening of sustainable supply chains in Japan.Under the agreement, the two companies will provide Fujitsu's WMS (1) services, which improve the overall efficiency of distribution center operations, and YE DIGITAL's WES (2) MMLogiStation, which automates warehouse operations, to customers in the logistics business. Fujitsu will work to reduce barriers to the introduction of automated facilities in distribution center operations by providing planning support for the construction of distribution centers and planning for the transformation of operations within existing centers. The two companies anticipate that integrated management of facilities will promote operational automation and efficiency improvement, improving distribution center performance.BackgroundPlayers in the logistics industry face growing pressure to respond to diversifying market needs and eliminate human reso...

TOKYO, Jan 26, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that it has submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) for ultrahigh-dose mecobalamin (development code: E0302) for the indication of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) to the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PDMA) in Japan. In May 2022, ultrahigh-dose mecobalamin received orphan drug designation by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW).This application is based on the results of JETALS (The Japan Early-Stage Trial of Ultrahigh-Dose Methylcobalamin for ALS), a Phase III trial to evaluate efficacy and safety of ultrahigh-dose methylcobalamin (mecobalamin) in early onset ALS patients, that was conducted as an investigator-initiated trial by a research team with Extraordinary Professor Ryuji Kaji (Principal Investigator), Tokushima University, and Professor Yuishin Izumi (Coordinating Investigator), the Department of Neurology, Tokushima University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and Professor Satoshi Kuwabara (Coordinating Investigator), the Department of Neurology, Chiba University Graduate School of Medicine. The results of JETALS were published in the peer-reviewed ...

TOKYO, Jan 26, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) announced today that it will showcase its latest digital transformation capabilities, including a wide range of AI and global network technologies, at MWC Barcelona 2024 from February 26 – 29 at Hall 2, Stand 2H40. NEC's market-leading generative AI and world-class network abilities reach from the ocean floor to outer space and are underpinned by All Photonics Network (APN) and wireless technologies. Moreover, NEC is fully committed to sustainability and the improvement of the global environment by reducing CO2 throughout the supply chain system and by providing advanced technologies and solutions to solve related issues. On Tuesday, February 27, Motoo Nishihara, CTO of NEC, will give a keynote presentation from 16:15 CEST on "Beyond ChatGPT: The Future of Generative AI in Business". During this program, Nishihara will highlight NEC's unique generative AI, which was launched in July 2023, and the concept of "AI orchestration" for enabling AI models to be autonomously deployed and linked to solve social issues. MWC Barcelona attendees can view the keynote in person or on screens located through...

FORT WORTH, TX - (NewMediaWire) - January 25, 2024 - Just Right Products Inc., the wholly owned subsidiary of ADM Endeavors ("ADM" or the "Company") (OTCQB: ADMQ), announces a corporate update, including preliminary Q4 2023 results.Preliminary Q4 2023 FinancialsADM Endeavors provides unaudited fourth quarter 2023, ending December 31, 2023, preliminary results.The Company anticipates:- Revenues of $1.3M, representing 43% year-over-year growth- Adjusted EBITDA of $134K, which grew 200% over the year-ago quarter- Net income of $116K, a 200% increase over the fourth quarter of 2022At the end of the quarter the Company had cash of $300K and access to a line of credit for $3.5M and is well capitalized to execute on its growth plans."The fourth quarter of 2023 was part of a transformational quarter for the Company," said ADM Endeavors CEO Marc Johnson. "Our fourth quarter projected results are a true indication that our strategic targeting of recession resistant government customers is working and can produce a sustainable profit. We anticipate organic growth in 2024 through both our existing and new customer opportunities. We are also exploring potential inorganic growth through M&A ...

TOKYO, Jan 25, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) today announced that it has received an order from the Immigration Services Agency and Japan Customs for the installation of Immigration & Customs Declaration KIOSKs that will be jointly used for immigration and customs inspections to facilitate seamless immigration and customs procedures at Haneda Airport Terminal 2, as well as the design of related systems. A field pilot for these KIOSKs is scheduled to start on January 31, 2024. By registering the necessary information in advance using a KIOSK deployed along the entering route of the airport and linking this information with the systems used by the Immigration Services Agency and Japan Customs, one-stop immigration and customs declaration procedures can be realized, thereby contributing to seamless arrival procedures and less congestion at airports.As more and more overseas visitors are coming to Japan, there has been a sharp increase in the number of passengers who choose electronic options for immigration and customs. Moreover, with the government having set a target of welcoming 60 million overseas visitors to Japan by 2030, it is vital t...

TOKYO, Jan 25, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu and Delft University of Technology today announced the establishment of the Fujitsu Advanced Computing Lab Delft at Delft University of Technology, an industry-academia collaboration hub dedicated to the development of quantum computing technologies. The new collaboration hub will be positioned as part of the Fujitsu Small Research Lab (1) initiative, which dispatches Fujitsu researchers to technology incubators at leading global universities to conduct joint research with some of the top researchers in their fields, including professors as well as the next generation of innovators.The Advanced Computing Lab will be established at world-leading quantum technology research institute QuTech (2) – a collaboration between Delft University of Technology and the Netherlands Organization for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) – and aims to accelerate R&D of diamond-spin quantum computing, a technology that Fujitsu and Delft University of Technology have been jointly researching since October 2020.In addition, the two partners will further advance the development of real-world quantum applications, and aim to realize innov...

TOKYO, Jan 25, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu from February to September 2023 conducted the “Fujitsu $100,000 Quantum Simulator Challenge,” a global competition in which Fujitsu called members of the industry and academia to test Fujitsu’s 39 qubit quantum simulator on novel problems and applications. Fujitsu has officially announced four winning teams of the competition during a winning ceremony held at the Fujitsu Quantum Day on January 25, 2024 at De Oude Bibliotheek Academy in Delft, the Netherlands (1).Fujitsu received applications from a total of 43 teams of startups and universities from 17 countries and regions. Among them, 20 teams that passed the first selection process where Fujitsu evaluated applicants’ use cases with regard to their innovativeness and how they applied Fujitsu’s quantum simulator to contribute to the solution of societal problems. After the contest period, participating teams submitted a report of their research results. Based on these results an award committee consisting of 13 members including researchers from Fujitsu’s Quantum Laboratory awarded four winner teams of the challenge. The committee awarded Quanscient Oy (2) from Finla...

CARSON CITY, NV, Jan 24, 2024 - (NewMediaWire) - LeapCharger Corporation (OTC: LCCN) ("LeapCharger" or the "Company"), an electric vehicle (EV) charging company with disruptive and innovative technology providing eco-friendly and sustainable solutions, is proud to announce its strategic leap into developing a line of electric vehicles. This bold move marks a significant milestone in the company's commitment to sustainable transportation and positions LeapCharger as a comprehensive player in the evolving EV ecosystem.With years of expertise in developing cutting-edge EV charging stations, LeapCharger now aims to seamlessly integrate charging infrastructure with its own electric vehicle brand, creating a holistic approach to sustainable mobility. This strategic expansion aligns with the global shift towards cleaner transportation solutions and positions LeapCharger as a key player in shaping the future of the automotive industry.LeapCharger's foray into creating its own EV vehicle brand and line represents a natural progression, leveraging the company's in-depth understanding of the EV landscape. By combining charging technology with its own vehicle line, LeapCharger aims to provide ...

LONDON and SANTA CLARA, Calif, Jan 24, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi Digital Services, the digital consultancy and technology services subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd. (TSE: 6501), issupporting food waste prevention specialists OneThird in the development of a breakthrough solution tackling the global food waste crisis. OneThird selected Digital Services from Hitachi Vantara, now a new entity known as Hitachi Digital Services, to combine its Azure cloud and application expertise with their in-depth understanding of sensing and AI technology and together they created a real-time data insights platform to enable a smarter and more flexible food supply chain. The solution enables fresh produce supply chains to prevent significant waste of produce – 25% at least – while also saving on the associated cost of those losses.For more information about Hitachi Digital Services efforts in sustainability, visit: https://hitachids.com/service/sustainability/Currently about 1/3 of food production is lost and wasted globally, despite unprecedented levels of human consumption, courtesy of a growing global population that is set to increase by nearly 2 billion people in the next 30 ye...

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. (MHI Thermal Systems), a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group company, is launching new television commercials promoting its lineups of air-conditioners for the Japanese market. As with its previous ads, the new commercials will be broadcast in two versions: one for its lineup of "kashikoi" (smart) residential air-conditioners and the other for its "kigakiku" (attentive) commercial air-conditioners. Both versions, which again feature popular actor Keiko Kitagawa, focus on the new offerings' outstanding comfort, energy savings and clean operation. Broadcasting will get underway in almost all regions nationwide starting January 26.Both commercials, as well as behind-the-scenes clips taken during their production, will be available for viewing on the MHI Thermal Systems website and also on the company's official social media accounts (X and Facebook: content available in Japanese only). The new commercials will help publicize MHI Thermal Systems' ability to provide optimal thermal solutions meeting diverse market needs.Available for online viewingIn one of the new TV commercials, Keiko Kitagawa is shown wearing an eye-catching red d...

TOKYO and SEOUL, Jan 24, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Olympus Corporation (Olympus), a global MedTech company committed to making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling, today announced the closing of the acquisition of Taewoong Medical Co., Ltd, (Taewoong Medical), a Korea-based manufacturer of medical devices such as gastrointestinal (GI) metallic stents[1].Taewoong Medical will join Olympus as a subsidiary, enabling Olympus to strengthen its GI EndoTherapy product portfolio capabilities, contribute to improving patient outcomes through comprehensive solutions, and elevate the standard of care.[2]Taewoong Medical offers a variety of medical devices including metallic stents designed for biliary tract, esophagus, colon, and duodenum treatments. With the closing of the transaction, which was first proposed and announced in February 2023, Olympus will immediately oversee its offices and operations in Korea. Taewoong Medical will join Olympus’ Therapeutic Solutions Division, helping Olympus become a comprehensive solutions provider in the GI market with varied GI EndoTherapy solutions by bringing together talent and technology. The addition of Taewoong Medic...

TOKYO, Jan 24, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and Red Hat K.K. (hereinafter Red Hat) today announced the launch of new agile consulting services to help Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. transform into a hypothesis-testing business. The new service is jointly provided by Fujitsu in collaboration with Red Hat based on a collaboration announced in March 2022, and its adoption by Panasonic Connect marks an important milestone for the two companies as a major achievement of their collaboration. Fujitsu and Red Hat will continue to support Panasonic Connect's digital transformation (DX) promotion and aim to establish an agile mindset for customers in various industries.Drawing on a wealth of systems integration (SI) knowledge and industry-specific best practices accumulated over the years, Fujitsu supports organizational change for customers to deliver transformational outcomes with successful use cases in human resources development, agile project management, and practical knowledge of internal DX.Hiroki Teshima, General Manager, Head of Solution Department Group, Global SCM Development, Solution Development Lab., R&D Division, Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd., comm...

Sunrise, FL, Jan 23, 2024 - (NewMediaWire) - NextPlay Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXTP) (the "Company"), a digital native ecosystem for finance, digital advertisers, and video gamers, announced today:The company executed a convertible loan agreement ("NextBank Convert") with an investor for proceeds of US $2 billion, as detailed in the company's 8-K filing on January 22, 2024. The loan is not convertible into NXTP shares and will not increase the current 5.9 million shares issued and outstanding of NXTP. The Loan is convertible into common shares of NextBank International, Inc., ("NextBank") the Company's 100% owned banking subsidiary, at a conversion price that would value NextBank at US $65 million. Conversion is subject to approval of NextBank's Regulator. There is no assurance that the deal shall close successfully. The NextBank Convert will be secured by NextBank shares only and shall not be secured by shares of any other of the Company's subsidiaries or affiliates, assets or liabilities. About NextPlay TechnologiesNextPlay Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXTP) is a technology solutions company offering games, in-game advertising, digital banking, and crypto-banking services to co...

TOKYO, Jan 23, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced that on January 17 it signed a naming rights agreement with Kawasaki Todoroki Park Corporation (hereinafter Kawasaki Todoroki Park) (1) for the Todoroki Athletics Stadium located in Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Based on this agreement, the Todoroki Athletics Stadium will be called “Uvance Todoroki Stadium by Fujitsu” from February 1, 2024 to March 31, 2029.The stadium is located in the Todoroki Ryokuchi Park, a park area close to Fujitsu’s Kawasaki Plant (Nakahara Ward, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) - a key base for its research and development into innovative technologies – and the home stadium of Kawasaki Frontale, a football club owned by Fujitsu.As part of a comprehensive agreement (2), Fujitsu and Kawasaki City have been promoting community revitalization initiatives with the aim to solve societal issues, such as envisioning a sustainable future for Kawasaki City. Kawasaki Todoroki Park, which was established with the joint investment of 9 companies including Fujitsu, has been operating and maintaining the facilities and the green spaces of the Todoroki Ryokuchi Park sin...

TOKYO, Jan 22, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that the company will make organizational and operational changes, effective April 1, 2024, as it continues working toward the fulfillment of its vision to serve people worldwide with the “joy of expanding their life’s potential” in the areas of mobility and people’s daily lives.While maintaining the direction of the organizational changes the company implemented over the past few years with an eye toward the realization of carbon neutrality by 2050, Honda will make additional changes to further accelerate its electrification business and to create new value by leveraging its broad and expanding range of mobility products and services by fully utilizing the company’s global resources. Key points of the organizational changes effective April 1, 20241) Creation of Automobile Production Operations2) Creation of Supply Chain & Purchasing Operations3) Creation of Quality Innovation OperationsDetails of the organizational changes1) Creation of Automobile Production Operations：Automobile Production Operations will be newly created to further strengthen product quality and establish high stan...

TOKYO, Jan 22, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) is pleased to announce that on January 19, 2024, Isuzu Motors Ltd. (Isuzu) became a new signatory to an agreement previously reached by MC and four other interests to collaborate on digital transformations (DX) in regional public transportation. The agreement, which focuses on autonomous-driving services in Kanagawa Prefecture's Hiratsuka City, was originally signed on April 7, 2023 by MC, Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Co., Ltd., Aisan Technology Co., Ltd., and A-Drive Inc.Through its work to address logistics and mobility related challenges with DX-driven innovations, Isuzu has demonstrated that its values align with our five-partner commitment to this autonomous-driving project. Our shared goal to find mobility solutions made Isuzu's inclusion in our agreement a logical step forward.Signing Ceremony on January 19, 2024Under the terms of this agreement, our six signatories today commenced a self-driving -bus proof of concept (PoC) in Hiratsuka City that shall take advantage of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's program for subsidizing projects that aim to maintain ...

TOKYO, Jan 22, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) held a ceremony for shop manufacturing completion of three replacement steam generators for Électricité de France S.A. (EDF)'s Nuclear Power Plant in France at MHI's Kobe facilities on the 19th. MHI has been ordered a total of 9 replacement steam generators from EDF. MHI is going to manufacture remaining 6 steam generators.EDF selected the supplier for the replacement steam generators (for the 900 MWe pressurized water reactor (PWR) nuclear power plant) through an international bidding process, with MHI receiving the order jointly with Onet Technologies (Onet) (Note1).They are approximately 21 meters in height and 330 tons in weight and made of low-alloy steel (Note2). Each steam generator contains more than 4,500 heat transfer tubes made from TT690 alloy material (Note3). Steam generators are one of the most important components of a PWR, transferring the thermal energy generated in the reactor vessel from the primary (reactor) cooling system to the secondary (turbine) cooling system, using steam to drive the turbine. Steam generator is a large component that requires notably safety an...