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Nissan and Honda sign a MoU to explore business integration

Arnold Pinto 25/12/2024 0

Targeting global mobility future Nissan Motor Company and Honda Motor Company have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the beginning of talks that could lead to a significant business integration between the two Japanese automotive giants. The potential collaboration

Appointments Business

Nissan reshuffles senior management team

Arnold Pinto 14/12/2024 0

To revive ailing automaker Nissan Motor Corporation has announced a significant leadership shake-up, appointing a new executive team effective January 1, 2025. The moves are part of the Japanese company’s broader turnaround strategy, designed to restructure operations and improve efficiency and resilience. These changes aim to respond swiftly to current challenges and

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TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Dominates Rally Japan with 1-2 Victory

News Desk 1 28/11/2024 0

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team (TGR-WRT) has claimed an outstanding one-two finish on home soil at Rally Japan. The masterful driving of Elfyn Evans and co-driver Scott Martin in the No. 33 GR YARIS Rally1 Hybrid Electric Vehicle, who claimed top podium position and sealed the team’s victory, as well as the second-place finish […]

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SBC Medical Group Holdings and MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies

News Desk 1 08/11/2024 0

SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated (Nasdaq: SBC) (“SBC Medical”, or the “Company”, or “SBC”), a global owner, operator and provider of management services and products to cosmetic treatment centers, today announced a business alliance with MEDIROM Healthcare Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: MRM) (“MEDIROM”), a rapidly growing company in the healthcare technology

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Burger King® Japan Announces the Japan-exclusive Release of the World-shocking Burger, the “Kyoto Whopper®”!

News Desk 1 31/10/2024 0

BK Japan Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Kazuhiro Nomura) will release a limited-time Japan-exclusive burger, the “KYOTO Whopper®,” starting Friday, November 1, 2024. This unique burger was co-developed with Kyoto’s renowned rice vendor, Hachidaime Gihey Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto; President: Gihey Hashimoto).

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Lifezone Metals and Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security

News Desk 1 03/10/2024

Lifezone Metals Limited’s (NYSE: LZM) Chief Executive Officer, Chris Showalter, is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC). This strategic partnership aims to support JOGMEC’s efforts to secure cleaner metals from the Kabanga Nickel Project for the Japanese battery industry.

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Aurion Biotech Launches Vyznova® (neltependocel)in Japan

News Desk 1 25/09/2024

Aurion Biotech, whose mission is to restore vision to millions of patients with life-changing regenerative therapies, today announced the commercial launch of Vyznova® (generic name: neltependocel) in Japan, for the treatment of bullous keratopathy of the cornea. The Company believes this is the first approved cell therapy for the treatment of corneal endothelial

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Takeda Receives Approval for FRUZAQLA (fruquintinib) in Japan

News Desk 1 25/09/2024

Takeda (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) today announced that it has received approval from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare to manufacture and market FRUZAQLA Capsules 1mg/5mg (generic name: fruquintinib), a selective oral inhibitor of vascular endothelial growth factor receptor (VEGFR) -1, -2 and -3, for the treatment of advanced or recurrent colorectal cancer (CRC)

Automotive

Nissan’s ‘Arc’ business plan aims to boost global sales

Arnold Pinto 14/09/2024 0

With big push on electrification Nissan Motor Corporation has launched ‘The Arc,’ a forward-looking business plan designed to drive value and bolster the company’s global competitiveness. Made public in Yokohama, Japan, this new strategy aims to bridge the gap between Nissan’s recent transformation efforts and its long-term vision outlined in Ambition 2030. The plan

Space

iSpace and Komatsu to develop lunar construction equipment

Arnold Pinto 12/08/2024 0

Under Japan’s Stardust programme iSpace, a leading player in lunar exploration, and Komatsu, a prominent global construction and mining equipment manufacturer, have announced a groundbreaking consulting agreement to design specialised equipment for use on the Moon’s surface. The consulting agreement between the two Japanese companies signifies a pivotal step toward

Defence & Security

US to transform US Forces Japan into Joint Forces HQ

News Desk 2 29/07/2024 0

Japan offered nuclear deterrents In a landmark decision, the United States will transform US Forces Japan into a Joint Forces Headquarters. This new structure will report directly to the commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, as disclosed by US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin III following a high-profile two-plus-two ministerial meeting in Tokyo on […]

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HE Dr. Al Dahak discusses expanding cooperation between the UAE and Japan

News Desk 2 10/07/2024

Her Excellency Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, held a meeting with HE Sakamoto Tetsushi, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan, and discussed ways to expand cooperation between the UAE and Japan in the field of food security and advanced climate-smart agriculture. The meeting is part of […]

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Kakaku.com: Launch of Japan’s Largest Restaurant Reservation Service

News Desk 2 26/06/2024

Tabelog*2, one of Japan’s largest restaurant search and reservation sites, has launched an online reservation service for visitors to Japan, which supports English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) and Korean. With reservations available at over 35,000 restaurants, it is the largest service of its kind in Japan. *1As of June 26, 2024, based on internal research. […]

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Takeda Announces Approval of LIVTENCITY® (maribavir) in Japan

News Desk 2 24/06/2024

Takeda (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) today announced that LIVTENCITY® (maribavir) has been approved by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW)for post-transplant cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection/disease that is refractory to existing anti-CMV therapies.4 LIVTENCITY is the first and only post-transplant anti-CMV treatment approved in Japan that targets and

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WORLDCOM AWARD 2024 in Tokyo Held on Jun 5, 2024

News Desk 2 13/06/2024

WORLDCOM Public Relations Group held its inaugural “WORLDCOM AWARD 2024 in Tokyo” ceremony in Tokyo, recognizing companies that should be highlighted globally from Japan. The event was organized by AZ WORLDCOM JAPAN Co., Ltd., a member of the WORLDCOM Public Relations Group since 1992. The award ceremony took place on June 5, with representatives from […]

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Brightcove Powers Japan’s Newest Streaming Service, J:COM’s “Animal Watch”

News Desk 2 07/06/2024

Brightcove (NASDAQ: BCOV), the world’s most trusted streaming technology company, announced today that it is welcoming JCOM Co., Ltd. (J:COM), Japan’s largest cable TV company, as a new customer. As the streaming technology partner for J:COM, Brightcove is powering the media company’s newest streaming service, Ikimono Watch (“Animal Watch”), which

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Toshiba Completes New 300-Millimeter Wafer Fabrication Facility for Power Semiconductors

News Desk 2 23/05/2024

Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”) today held a ceremony to mark the completion of a new 300-millimeter wafer fabrication facility for power semiconductors and an office building at Kaga Toshiba Electronics Corporation in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, one of Toshiba’s key group companies. The completion of construction is a major milestone

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Unveiling the Culinary Marvels of Japan in the Heart of Dubai

News Desk 2 22/05/2024

Dubai’s culinary scene is embarking on an unforgettable journey, as Miyako restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Dubai proudly presents an authentic Japanese dining experience like no other. Nestled in the heart of the city, Miyako invites guests to enjoy the rich flavors and traditions of Japan. The Miyako Team has over 12 years of experience […]

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The 2024 Japan Prize Award Ceremony Is Held with Their Majesties

News Desk 2 23/04/2024

The Japan Prize Foundation (President: Hiroshi Komiyama) held an award ceremony on Tuesday, April 16 at the Imperial Hotel Tokyo in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward to confer the Japan Prize on scientists who have made creative and dramatic achievements in the global scientific and technological fields and who have contributed significantly to realizing peace and prosperity […]