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DOCOMO & Samsung Electronics Achieves Successful Validation of User-level AI-RAN Technology
TOKYO, Aug 10, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - NTT DOCOMO, INC. and Samsung Electronics announced today that they have successfully validated AI-based radio access network (AI-RAN) optimization technology at the user level. This advancement is expected to usher in an era where networks autonomously recogniz
Team Mitsubishi Ralliart Targets Back-to-Back Titles at Asia Cross Country Rally 2026
TOKYO, August 7, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that Team Mitsubishi Ralliart, which receives technical support from the company, will compete in the Asia Cross Country Rally (AXCR) 2026 in Thailand from August 9 to 15 with three Triton
NEC and UrbanChain launch demonstration of next-generation parking service to advance the digital transformation of parking
TOKYO, August 7, 2026 - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) and UrbanChain will jointly launch a demonstration in September 2026 to evaluate a next-generation surface parking lot service designed to accelerate the digital transformation (DX) of parking facilities.The demonstration will integrate U
Mitsubishi Corporation and MEDIPAL HOLDINGS CORPORATION Expand Strategic Alliance to Advance Healthcare, Food, and Consumer Products
TOKYO, August 7, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Corporation ("MC") and MEDIPAL HOLDINGS CORPORATION ("MEDIPAL") are pleased to announce a strategic alliance designed to deepen collaboration across healthcare, food, and consumer products. The alliance expands a long-standing partnership that has
DENSO and TUV Rheinland Japan Jointly Publish White Paper Supporting Battery Passport Implementation
KARIYA, JAPAN, August 7, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - DENSO Corporation (“DENSO”) and TÜV Rheinland Japan Ltd. (“TÜV Rheinland Japan”) have jointly developed a technical white paper on the Battery Passport (“BP”) initiative.Beginning in February 2027, Battery
GR Launches Upgraded GR86
Toyota City, Japan, August 7, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - GAZOO Racing (GR) today unveiled a partially upgraded GR86 and announced that Toyota vehicle dealers across Japan are to start accepting customer orders for it on August 28.Return of the Toyota 86 limited-time exterior color "Solid Gray"; updated
Sharp to Introduce the AQUOS wish6 Smartphone
TOKYO, August 7, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Sharp Corporation introduces the AQUOS wish6, a basic smartphone model that combines a large, easy-to-view display with durability. Sales will begin sequentially in Japan and Taiwan from mid-September 2026 (*1).The AQUOS wish6 features an approximately 6.6-in
NEC Transfers Overseas Network Equipment Resale Business and Other IT Businesses
TOKYO, August 7, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with a consortium led by Assist Group S.r.l.* with business leaders who have extensive experience across a wide range of industries to transfer its overseas network equipme
Santen Joins Inaugural Global Summit for Eye Health as High-Impact Partner
Osaka, Japan, Aug 5, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. today announced it will join the inaugural Global Summit for Eye Health as a High Impact Partner, marking another step in the company’s long-standing commitment to advancing eye health worldwide.Organized by the
JCB announces the latest status of carbon neutrality
TOKYO, Aug 5, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, is strengthening its efforts toward carbon neutrality to contribute to the development of a sustainable society. We announce the reduction rate of JCB’s own greenhouse gas (“GHG&rdqu
Hitachi High-Tech and FUST Lab demonstrate a reduction in total PFOS and PFOA concentration to 50ng/L or less
TOKYO, August 4, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi High-Tech Corporation ("Hitachi High-Tech") and FUST Lab Co., Ltd.("FUST Lab") worked on the Ministry of the Environment of Japan's FY2024 Supplementary Budget Demonstration Project on Technologies to Reduce PFOS and PFOA Concentrations(*1) and succes
Hitachi, MOL, and JAL Sign MOU to Conduct Japan's First Pilot Test of Carbon Dioxide Removal Technology on Kume Island, Okinawa
TOKYO, August 4, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501, "Hitachi"), Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.("MOL"), and Japan Airlines Co., Ltd.("JAL") have signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) to conduct Japan's first(*1) pilot test on Kume Island, Okinawa Prefecture, utilizing Direct Ocean C
Sharp to Exhibit at the "40th Annual Small Satellite Conference" in Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, August 4, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Sharp Corporation will exhibit at the 40th Annual Small Satellite Conference, to be held in Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.A., from August 23 to 26, 2026. The conference is an international event that brings together experts from space agencies
Mitsubishi Motors to Deliver Multi-Terrain Performance and Refined Ride Comfort with its All-New Pajero Cross-Country SUV
Ladder Frame (illustrative image)TOKYO, August 4, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that its all-new Pajero cross-country SUV, set for its world premiere this autumn, will deliver authentic off-road capability that enables safe, secure dri
MHI and Green AI Co., Ltd. Commence Partnership to Improve Energy Efficiency in Industries
TOKYO, August 4, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Green AI Co., Ltd. have signed a Solutions Usage Partnership Agreement for "Green AI," an energy reduction and CO2 reduction system provided by Green AI Co., Ltd. With "cost-effective reduction of CO2 emissions" as
TANAKA Develops MOC1-30 Series Methane Oxidation Catalyst with High Sulfur Resistance and More Than 80% Methane Conversion
TOKYO, Aug 4, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), a company engaged in the industrial precious metals business of TANAKA, today announced the development of the MOC1-30 series methane oxidation catalyst which
Fujitsu, Monash and CSIRO strengthen Australia-Japan quantum partnership
SYDNEY, AU, Aug 4, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Australian researchers and students will gain access to advanced quantum computing technology under a Memorandum of Understanding between global digital transformation leader, Fujitsu, Monash University, and Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO.
ispace and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Agree to Launch Mission 3 ULTRA Lunar Lander Aboard H3 Rocket
TOKYO, July 29, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - ispace, inc. (ispace) (TOKYO: 9348), a global lunar exploration company, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) (TOKYO: 7011) announced today that the two companies signed a contract for launch and transportation services for ispace's Mission 3 ULTRA Luna
Mazda Begins Local Assembly of MAZDA CX-30 in Indonesia
HIROSHIMA, Japan, July 29, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) announced today that it will begin local assembly of the MAZDA CX-30 in Indonesia on July 29, 2026. Mazda views Indonesia as one of its key markets in the ASEAN region and will accelerate business growth in this
Fujitsu initiates development of proprietary AI platform for financial institutions
KAWASAKI, Japan, July 28, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Limited today announced that it will initiate development of the "Uvance for Finance AI Transformation Platform" (the Platform), a dedicated AI platform to support AI utilization, including regional banks in Japan, starting in August 1st, 202