Category: JCN Newswire

TOKYO, Mar 16, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi Energy Japan Ltd. has been recognized as a 2026 Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization (Large Enterprise Category) under the recognition program, jointly administered by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and Nippon Kenko Kaigi (Japan Health Council).Since 2023, the company has been recognized in the Small and Medium‑Sized Enterprise Category for three consecutive years. In 2026, Hitachi Energy in Japan was recognized for the first time in the Large Enterprise Category, reflecting its workforce growth. Organizations certified in this category are expected to lead by example, extending health and productivity management beyond their own operations to group companies, business partners, local communities, customers, and employees’ familiesPeople‑Centric HSE as a Foundation for the Energy TransitionAt Hitachi Energy, we promote “Health and Productivity Management”—......

Kawasaki and Tokyo, Japan, Mar 16, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Japan Limited and Teikyo University Hospital today announced the start of a joint proof of concept aimed at strengthening regional medical collaboration. The initiative, which commenced on March 16, focuses on developing new information analysis and patient management mechanisms utilizing medical administration systems and electronic health record data. This will facilitate the prompt admittance of severely ill patients requiring hospitalization or surgery and a smooth transition back to primary care after discharge.This joint experiment will implement the following initiatives for Teikyo University Hospital's regional medical collaboration operations:1. Digitalization of Patient Workflow from Referral Acceptance to Discharge CoordinationBy introducing AI-OCR and electronic paper for referral reception and discharge coordination, information from outside the hospital will be digitized. This will be seamlessly integrated with ......

WAKASHIO MARUTOKYO, Mar 13, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, today completed the handover of WAKASHIO MARU, a training ship for National Institute of Technology, Toyama College (NIT, Toyama College). The handover followed a christening and launch ceremony for the ship in October 2025 at the Enoura Plant of MHI's Shimonoseki Shipyard & Machinery Works in Yamaguchi Prefecture, and the completion of interior work and sea trials.This is the fifth generation training ship for NIT, Toyama College, and the first replacement ship for the school in 31 years since 1995. It is the first ship Mitsubishi Shipbuilding has built for the school. The ship will be utilized for navigation practice, operations, and ocean-related research, along with various other educational and community contribution activities to develop marine sector human resources, contribute to local communities, and disseminate maritime-related messages. The......

TOKYO, Mar 13, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today announced its strategic intent to work toward the introduction of a 10-megawatt (MW) class centrifugal chiller for next-generation AI data centers in the North American market, targeting industrial-grade AI computing infrastructure. The company plans to obtain U.S. safety and regulatory certification, including UL, potentially as early as 2026, with commercial availability targeted thereafter.As demand for large-scale AI computing accelerates globally, data center operators are increasingly prioritizing proven reliability, energy efficiency, and water sustainability over experimental technologies. Leveraging decades of industrial experience, MHI is positioning its centrifugal chiller solution as a potential standardized cooling platform for gigawatt-class AI data centers, where operational track record is a critical decision factor.Proven Industrial Leadership Delivering Outstanding Energy and Water Efficien......

From a joyful Raya musical to new and improved festive recipes, Spritzer Sparkling inspires Malaysians to embrace fresh new ideas alongside tradition to elevate their Raya celebrationsSpritzer Sparkling’s 2026 Raya musical brand film “Samting-Samting”, stars Fimie Don and Wani Kayrie as a married couple, and Elliza Razak as Mak Ngah.TAIPING, Malaysia, Mar 13, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hari Raya Aidilfitri in the month of Syawal is a cherished time of celebration and time-honoured family traditions, with the kitchen often becoming the heart of the festivities. As families balik kampung and fill their homes with the joy and warmth of festive cooking this year, Spritzer Sparkling invites Malaysians to celebrate Raya with a modern twist through its ‘Serikan Raya, Sparkling-kan Suasana’ campaign, showcasing the versatility of the product in boosting the creativity and flair of beloved Raya dishes.For the first time, Spritzer Sparkling is expanding beyond its well-loved......

TOKYO, Mar 12, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. announced today that it has received an order from Chubu Electric Power Grid for Hitachi Energy’s EconiQⓇ 550 kilovolt (kV) sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)-free gas-insulated switchgear (GIS). This is set to be the world’s first project with 550 kV GIS*1 in which the entire equipment is SF₆-free.*1 In gas-insulated switchgear, all components are housed in fully sealed gas‑insulated compartments to reduce the substation size and protect the equipment from storms and other external interference.The EconiQ 550-kV GIS reduces CO2-equivalent emissions from the insulating gas by 99 percent compared with conventional SF₆‑insulated equipment. By delivering this technology, Hitachi will support Chubu Electric Power Grid in making Japan’s transmission network sustainable.For decades, SF6 gas has been widely used in power grids due to its excellent insulation properties and switching performance. However, it ......

TOKYO, Japan, Mar 12, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) today announced that it has made a decision to cancel the development and market launch of three EV (electric vehicle) models that had been planned for production in North America. This decision was made as part of the reassessment of the company’s automobile electrification strategy due to various factors including recent changes in the business environment.Consequently, Honda now expects to record losses in its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ending March 2026, resulting in the revision of previously announced forecasts for the consolidated financial results for the fiscal year. More details and background of the decision and revisions made to the fiscal year forecasts are explained below.Automobile electrification strategy to date and changes in the business environmentSetting a goal to realize carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities Honda is involved in by 2050, and du......

TOKYO, March 12, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Japantastics, Inc. has announced the launch of a new collection featuring Kodaimoji artworks by Kei Sato, a Japanese calligrapher and contemporary artist who reimagines ancient Chinese scripts such as oracle bone and bronze inscriptions as modern expressions of art. These early forms of writing, dating back more than 3,000 years, are recognised as the origins of modern Chinese characters and as vessels of timeless human emotion and spirituality.Guided by the concept "Bringing Ancient Characters into Modern Spaces," Sato transforms these primordial symbols into living works that resonate with contemporary aesthetic sensibilities. Her art transcends traditional calligraphy, appearing in diverse media such as wood, metal, ceramics, and stone. By merging historical depth with modern design, Sato creates works that channel the spirit of ancient writing into today's architecture, interiors, and art environments.Kei Sato explains: "Ancient charact......

TOKYO, Mar 12, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”) announced today that it is launching an initiative to raise public awareness of the importance of sleep in collaboration with the smartphone application “Pokémon Sleep”.It is estimated that 12.4 million adults in Japan—equivalent to 11.8% of the adult population—experience insomnia and the resulting daytime functional impairments.1 According to the 2023 National Health and Nutrition Survey by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the percentage of people aged 20 and older who feel they have sufficient rest through sleep has shown a gradual decline, highlighting a consistent downward trend for over a decade.2 The proportion of people who sleep less than six hours per night has also reached 38.5% among men and 43.6% among women.2The feeling of insufficient rest has been linked to decreased daytime performance and an increased risk of lifestyle......

TOKYO, Mar 12, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has developed a first-of-its-kind physical AI (*1) that proactively controls robots to help reduce human stress. This technology utilizes a proprietary "world model" (*2) from NEC to predict human movement and psychological states, quantitatively estimating a person's level of stress.The technology was developed based on a world model, an AI system that is attracting attention globally for accelerating robot adoption. It anticipates the direction a person will move based on the relative position and posture between a robot and the person, predicting the person's level of stress in real time. This enables robots to be controlled along paths and at speeds that reduce human stress.In collaborative human-robot work environments, this reduction of psychological stress can be closely linked to physical safety, helping to avoid collisions and unexpected contact. As a result, expectations are growing for robots utilizing ph......

The University of Tokyo’s carbon cycle assessment model, VISIT, and NEC’s data assimilation technology calculate decarbonization effect in forests with greater efficiency and accuracy than conventional methodsTOKYO, Mar 12, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The University of Tokyo’s Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, and NEC have calculated carbon accumulation rates for Lambir Hills National Park in Malaysia based on observed removals data for greenhouse gases (GHG) utilizing the university’s VISIT (Vegetation Integrated SImulator for Trace gases) terrestrial ecosystem model.NEC’s data assimilation technology (patent pending) was used to correct data errors, and observed data was compared with simulated data in order to calculate carbon accumulation rates with a high degree of accuracy, achieving a daily margin of error of 9.4%.BackgroundNEC is promoting initiatives to quantify GHG removals in forests across Southeast Asia and to de......

HONG KONG, March 11, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – March 9, Everest Medicines (1952.HK) announced the commercial launch of VELSIPITY(R) (etrasimod arginine tablets) in Mainland China, highlighted by the issuance of the first prescription at The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, marking a milestone in patient access in the region. According to reports, on the day the first prescription was issued in mainland China, VELSIPITY(R) was simultaneously prescribed in eight tertiary hospitals across seven key cities—Guangzhou, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Xi’an, Chongqing, Beijing, and Nanjing—achieving immediate coverage of patients in major regions nationwide on its launch day. The drug has also expanded patient access through internet hospital platforms. To date, patients at leading medical institutions, including the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, the First Affiliated Hospital of the Air Force Medical University of ......

TOKYO, Mar 11, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”) announced today the company will present the latest findings on lecanemab (generic name, U.S. brand name: LEQEMBI®), Eisai’s anti-amyloid beta (Aβ) protofibril antibody for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), at the 20th International Conference on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases and Related Neurological Disorders (AD/PD™ 2026) from March 17-21, in Copenhagen, Denmark, and online. The lecanemab data and additional research findings from Eisai’s AD portfolio will be featured in six presentations, including three oral presentations. Eisai will host an industry-sponsored symposium.Oral and Poster PresentationsOral presentations will include the latest findings from a United States real-world long-term treatment persistence study, and efficacy and safety outcomes in apolipoprotein E ε4 (ApoEε4) homozygous carr......

KAWASAKI, Japan, Mar 10, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited today announced the launch of the Fujitsu Accelerator Program for Defense Tech, a collaborative program aimed at fostering innovation in the defense sector. The program will be implemented as part of an ongoing research commission from Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA).Fujitsu was contracted by ATLA in fiscal year 2025 to research an AI that functions as support staff through defense multi-AI agents based on an existing rapid decision-making experimental device prototype. The research requires the development of agentic AI utilizing open innovation with Japanese startup companies and other entities. The objectives include accelerating decision-making, enhancing information gathering and analysis capabilities, reducing personnel workload, and achieving labor savings. Through this program, Fujitsu will accelerate the development of useful technologies in the defense domain.With the rapid advancem......

Escape the hustle and bustle of city-life to enjoy nature at its best amidst the Hari Raya décor and festivitiesPhoto 1: A vibrant nature-inspired Raya backdrop at Spritzer EcoPark welcomes Malaysians to slow down, reconnect and make meaningful festive memories.TAIPING, Malaysia, Mar 9, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - This Hari Raya Aidilfitri, amidst the hustle, bustle and heat of life-in-the-city, Spritzer EcoPark invites all Malaysians to slow-down, cool-down and refresh and recharge in the lush, natural surroundings of Malaysia’s rainiest town. Once again, celebration of the Raya season has been brought to life among nature. Nestled within Taiping’s verdant greenery, the EcoPark is once again transformed into a vibrant Raya destination that instantly evokes the joy of balik kampung in a space where tradition meets the tranquillity of the outdoors.In anticipation of the joyous month of Syawal approaches, visitors can immerse themselves in the timeless charm of traditional Malay......

Kawasaki and Tokyo, Japan, Mar 9, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and DT-Axis Co., Ltd. today announced the commencement of a collaboration aimed at advancing digital health. The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to provide comprehensive support for the development of Software as Medical Device (SaMD), including regulatory approval and sales, for research and development institutions, as well as medical device and pharmaceutical companies.SaMD, such as therapeutic applications and AI-powered image diagnostics, are expected to contribute significantly to health promotion, preventive medicine, and treatment, with their development and medical device approval progressing globally. However, in Japan, even with promising research results and technologies applicable to SaMD, challenges remain in establishing a system design and development framework capable of ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and enabling cross-functional implementation all the way to ......

HONG KONG, March 6, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – 5 March 2026, the world’s first methanol dual-fuel roll-on/roll-off vessel, CM HONG KONG, successfully completed its first green methanol bunkering operation in Hong Kong. This also marks China's first green methanol bunkering operation conducted at anchor.This milestone signifies a major breakthrough in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government’s deepened collaboration with enterprises, including China Merchants Group (CMG), China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec Group), and China International Marine Containers Group (CIMC). The achievement responds proactively to the “Dual Carbon” goals and advances implementation of Hong Kong’s Action Blueprint for Green Marine Fuel Bunkering, marking a solid step forward in Hong Kong’s development into an international green marine fuel bunkering centre.The bunkering ceremony, themed “RIDING THE TIDE, GREENING THE FUTURE”, was join......

TOKYO, Mar 6, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - As International Women’s Day prompt renewed focus on women’s health, OMRON Healthcare has released a new Women’s Heart Health Factbook spotlighting an often-overlooked issue: the intersection between menopause, hypertension, and long-term cardiovascular risk.Why this mattersAn estimated 32% of women aged 30–79 worldwide are living with hypertension.Yet only 59% are diagnosed, and just 23% achieve effective blood pressure control.That equates to less than a quarter of hypertensive women managing to stabilise their blood pressure.Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in women globally, with ischemic heart disease and stroke accounting for the majority of cases. Risk often accelerates during and after menopause, as declining estrogen levels affect vascular health and blood pressure regulation.Women also face additional life-stage factors that may influence cardiovascular outcomes, including pregnancy-related ......

TOKYO, Mar 5, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), a company engaged in the industrial precious metals business of TANAKA, today announced the successful development of “HPM-L111”, the world’s first metal*1 palladium (Pd) hydrogen permeable membrane capable of delivering high hydrogen permeation performance at low temperature range around 100°C. The breakthrough enables high-purity and fast hydrogen purification at significantly lower temperatures than previously possible, reducing energy consumption and supporting next-generation hydrogen ecosystem development across global markets.Sample shipments of HPM-L111 is scheduled to begin on or after March 5, 2026, with production capacity of approximately 100 samples per month.An academic presentation regarding this product will be made at The Japan Institute of Metals and Materials’ “2026 Sprin......

TOKYO, Japan, Mar 5, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) today announced plans to begin sales of two U.S.-built models in the Japanese market — the Acura* Integra Type S and Honda Passport TrailSport Elite — in the second half of 2026.Taking advantage of a simplified certification system for U.S.-made passenger vehicles newly established by the Japan Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), Honda will reverse-import these compelling models produced in the U.S. to enhance its product lineup to accommodate the diverse needs of customers in Japan.Both the Acura Integra Type S and Honda Passport TrailSport Elite are produced by Honda Development & Manufacturing of America, LLC (HDMA), a Honda automobile development and manufacturing subsidiary in the U.S. Honda exhibited both models at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2026 and Osaka Auto Messe 2026, held in January and February 2026, respectively, where many visitors showed strong interest i......