SPARX Group Establishes “Mirai Creation Fund IV” Toyota Motor Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, MUFG Bank, Ltd. and Mizuho Bank, Ltd. to Provide Capital Targeting Total Commitments of JPY100 billion

TOKYO, May 12, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – SPARX Group Co., Ltd. (“SPARX”) has established the Mirai Creation Fund IV (“Fund IV”). The four seed LPs, Toyota Motor Corporation (“Toyota”), Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (“SMBC”), MUFG Bank, Ltd. (“MUFG”) and Mizuho Bank, Ltd. (“Mizuho”) will participate as initial investors in Fund IV. SPARX […]

JCB and Credit Card Association of the Philippines (CCAP) Launch Partnership to Boost Financial Literacy Among Filipinos

TOKYO // MANILA, May 12, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, has officially formalized partnership with the Credit Card Association of the Philippines (CCAP) through a Memorandum of Agreement signed on April 30, 2026. The agreement was […]

Fujitsu Digitalizes Management of Japan’s Reserve Self-Defense Force for Ministry of Defense, Enhancing Efficiency

KAWASAKI, Japan, May 7, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Fujitsu Limited today announced that it has developed and launched the X, a new digital system utilizing Salesforce, to streamline the management functions, including mobilization and training support, for the registered Reserve Self-Defense Force personnel [1] in Japan for the Ministry of Defense. The system […]

KPMG in India announces strategic alliance with CleverTap to advance customer engagement and retention capabilities

MUMBAI, INDIA, May 6, 2026 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – KPMG in India and CleverTap today announced a strategic alliance to embed advanced customer engagement capabilities into enterprise transformation programs. The alliance brings together KPMG in India’s Connected Enterprise and advisory capabilities with CleverTap’s customer engagement and retention platform, enabling organisations to explore greater […]

Holista Executes Binding JV for Collie Collagen Facility

Collie, Western Australia, May 5, 2026 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Holista Colltech Limited (ASX: HCT) (Holista or the Company) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding Joint Venture Agreement with Swang Chai Chuan Limited (HKEX: 2321) (SCC) for the funding, development and operation of an ovine nano-collagen production facility […]

ULVAC Establishes Japan-Based Production for Rare-Earth Magnet Vacuum Melting Furnaces

Chigasaki, Japan, May 1, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – ULVAC, Inc. anticipates that orders for its continuous vacuum melting furnaces dedicated to rare-earth magnets will approximately triple year on year, driven primarily by magnet manufacturers in Europe and North America. In response to this growth in orders, ULVAC has decided to establish a new […]

teamLab Borderless Ranked Among the World’s 100 Most Visited Art Museums and 4th in Japan

TOKYO, Apr 30, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mori Building Co., Ltd. and the art collective teamLab are pleased to announce that teamLab Borderless has been ranked 42nd globally and 4th in Japan in the world’s most visited art museums in 2025 published by the international monthly arts newspaper The Art Newspaper. Details: https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2026/03/31/exclusive-the-worlds-100-most-visited-museums-in-2025-new-museums-a-big-hit-with-visitors teamLab […]

TANAKA to Showcase Advanced Semiconductor Materials and Circular Economy Initiatives at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026

TOKYO, Apr 28, 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, will exhibit at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026, a major international exhibition in one of the world’s fastest-growing semiconductor manufacturing […]

NEC Launches “Africa Corporate Innovation Program” Accelerating Business Through Co-Creation with African Startups

– In collaboration with the Shell Foundation and Double Feather Partners, NEC is promoting startups and solutions to social issues – TOKYO, Apr 28, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) has launched an initiative to strengthen collaboration with African startups and address social challenges such as agriculture and food security. […]

CTF Life Launches MyWealth Beyond Savings Insurance Plan

HONG KONG, Apr 27, 2026 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – CTF Life announced today the launch of the MyWealth Beyond Savings Insurance Plan (the Plan) a robust, one-stop wealth management solution offering long-term wealth accumulation potential with flexibility. The plan offers both single-premium and regular-premium payment options, with an expected total internal rate of return […]

China Gas Signs Strategic Cooperation Agreement with CITIC Construction and China CITIC Bank

HONG KONG, Apr 22, 2026 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – China Gas Holdings Limited (“China Gas” or the “Group”; stock code: 384), a leading city gas operator in China, announced that it has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with CITIC Construction Co., Ltd. (“CITIC Construction”) and China CITIC Bank Corporation Limited (“China CITIC Bank”). […]

CBL International Limited Acquires Majority Stake in Green Marine Energy Holdings Limited

Kuala Lumpur, Apr 22, 2026 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) — CBL International Limited (NASDAQ: BANL) (“CBL” or the “Company”), a Nasdaq-listed marine fuel logistics and bunkering facilitator of Banle Group (“Banle” or “the Group”) focused on the Asia-Pacific region, today announced the acquisition of a 50.5% majority stake in Green Marine Energy Holdings Limited (“GMH”), […]

OMRON Healthcare and Tricog Health strengthen collaboration in India with Tricog CardioCheck (TCC)

KYOTO, Japan, Apr 22, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – OMRON Healthcare Co., Ltd., a global leader in clinically proven medical devices for home health monitoring and treatment, today announced the integration of its ECG-enabled upper arm blood pressure monitors with Tricog Health Pte. Ltd.’s clinically validated AI-powered cardiac triage service, Tricog CardioCheck (TCC). […]

MHI Marine Machinery & Equipment and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Obtain Approval in Principle (AiP) for the Basic Design of a Methane Oxidation Catalyst System for Marine LNG-Fueled Engines from Classification Society ClassNK

TOKYO, Apr 22, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Equipment Co., Ltd. (MHI-MME) and Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., both part of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, have obtained Approval in Principle (AiP)(1) from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) for the basic design of a methane oxidation catalyst system […]

NEC Receives Company of the Year recognition in Global Biometric Solutions from Frost & Sullivan

TOKYO, Apr 22, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) becomes the first company in the biometrics industry to receive Frost & Sullivan’s Global Biometric Solutions Company of the Year recognition(1), underscoring its leadership and innovation. Frost & Sullivan(2) bestows Best Practices Awards annually to companies that have achieved outstanding […]

MHIEC Completes Improvement of Core Equipment at Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Facility in Kagoshima City

Hokubu Waste-to-Energy Plant TOKYO, Apr 22, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental & Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd. (MHIEC), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has recently completed the improvement of core equipment for Hokubu Waste-to-Energy Plant, a municipal solid waste incineration facility in Kagoshima City. The work consisted […]

MHIEC Completes Improvement of Core Equipment at Municipal Solid Waste Incineration Facility in Sendai City

Matsumori Waste-to-Energy Plant TOKYO, Apr 22, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Environmental & Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd. (MHIEC), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has recently completed the improvement of core equipment for Matsumori Waste-to-Energy Plant, a municipal solid waste incineration facility in Sendai City. MHIEC received the […]

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA and Eisai Provide Update on Phase 3 LITESPARK-012 Trial Evaluating First-Line Combination Treatments for Certain Patients With Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC)

TOKYO and RAHWAY, N.J., Apr 21, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA (known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada), and Eisai (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito) today announced results from the Phase 3 LITESPARK-012 trial evaluating combination treatments for the firstline treatment of patients […]

Hitachi to establish a new company with Nojima under a strategic partnership to accelerate growth of its home appliance business

TOKYO, Japan, Apr 21, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501, “Hitachi”) and its subsidiary, Hitachi Global Life Solutions, Inc. (“Hitachi GLS”) have decided to establish a strategic partnership with Nojima Corporation (“Nojima”) to achieve sustainable growth and enhance the value of the Hitachi-branded home appliances business. In the home appliance […]

BULL and Fujitsu Sign Basic Agreement to Develop Japan’s Unique High-Precision Space Situational Awareness Service

TOKYO, Apr 21, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – BULL Co., Ltd., a company developing space debris mitigation devices, and Fujitsu Limited today announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the development of a high-precision Space Situational Awareness (SSA) service unique to Japan. This service aims to monitor space […]

Fujitsu launches GLOVIA One ERP solution for mid-sized Japanese enterprises

KAWASAKI, Japan, Apr 20, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Fujitsu Limited today announced the integration of its GLOVIA ERP solution lineup, combining its accounting, human resources and payroll, sales, and production domains into GLOVIA One, with sequential availability starting April 22, 2026. GLOVIA One primarily targets Japanese companies with annual sales ranging from […]

TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL NEXT Certified as a Special Subsidiary

TOKYO, Apr 16, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Group CEO: Koichiro Tanaka) announces that TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL NEXT Co., Ltd., which was established in January 2026, was certified as a special subsidiary under the Act to Facilitate the Employment of Persons with Disabilities on […]

Isuzu and Toyota to Jointly Develop Japan’s First Mass-produced Light-duty Fuel Cell Electric Truck

TOKYO, Apr 16, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Isuzu Motors Limited (headquartered in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan; hereinafter “Isuzu”) and Toyota Motor Corporation (headquartered in Toyota, Aichi, Japan; hereinafter “Toyota”) have agreed to collaborate on the development toward the mass production of a next-generation light-duty fuel cell (FC) electric truck. This vehicle is based […]

Honda to Begin Sales of All-new Insight EV

TOKYO, Japan, Apr 16, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) will begin sales in Japan tomorrow (April 17, 2026) of the all-new Honda Insight, a new EV passenger model. All-new Insight product website: https://www.honda.co.jp/INSIGHT/(Japanese) All-new Insight The all-new Insight was developed as an EV with a distinctive character, which commands […]

Hitachi Energy and Samsung C&T expand strategic collaboration to accelerate grid infrastructure and reinforce energy security

Zurich, Seoul, Apr 15, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Hitachi Energy, a global leader in electrification, and Samsung C&T Engineering & Construction Group, one of the world’s largest engineering and construction companies, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their collaboration on high-voltage alternating current (HVAC) grid infrastructure worldwide. Building on a […]

Mitsubishi Motors’ Outlander PHEV Ranks No. 1 in Japan’s PHEV Sales Category for the Second Consecutive Year

Outlander PHEV TOKYO, Apr 15, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) model of the Outlander crossover SUV (Outlander PHEV), achieved No. 1 in domestic sales in Japan’s PHEV category in fiscal year 2025(1), with sales totaling 7,794 units, marking its […]