Japan

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Former Mitsubishi IP Leader to Head Sisvel Japan

PR News Desk 02/04/2025

Yoshinori Shimizu has become managing director of the Japanese office of Sisvel, Europe’s biggest and longest-established patent pool operator. The appointment coincides with the retirement of Tetsuro Fuse, who will continue to work with Sisvel in an advisory capacity. Mr Shimizu is widely

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GE HealthCare Completes Acquisition of Nihon Medi-Physics (NMP), a Leading Radiopharmaceutical Company in Japan

PR News Desk 01/04/2025

GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (GE HealthCare or the Company) (Nasdaq: GEHC) has completed its acquisition of the remaining 50% stake in Nihon Medi-Physics Co., Ltd (NMP), from Sumitomo Chemical, giving it full ownership. As part of GE HealthCare, NMP can further build on its expertise in developing and manufacturing proprietary and in-licensed radiopharmaceuticals used

Health Lifestyle

Study shows how social media posts and AI can detect heat stroke risks in real time

News Desk 18/03/2025

Japanese researchers report Researchers in Japan have demonstrated the potential of combining social media posts with deep learning models to detect heat stroke risks in real time, offering a new tool for public health surveillance. This innovative approach could help mitigate the impact of heat stroke during extreme heat events, which are becoming more frequent […]

Travel

Is yours among the 15 most powerful passports in 2025?

Arnold Pinto 03/03/2025

Singapore tops the global ranking In a world where global mobility is essential for work, study, and leisure, a strong passport facilitates travel, lowers costs, and provides greater access to international opportunities. For many, the value of a passport is measured by the number of countries a holder can visit without the need for a […]

Business

Nissan outlines comprehensive turnaround measures

Arnold Pinto 25/02/2025

To secure sustainable profitability Nissan Motor Corporation has unveiled an update on its comprehensive turnaround strategy, which aims to reshape the company into a more agile, cost-efficient, and competitive business. To secure sustainable profitability, Nissan focuses on various cost-saving initiatives, restructuring its manufacturing operations, and exploring new

Aviation Defence & Security

Japan orders 17 CH-47 Block II Chinooks to modernise fleet

Arnold Pinto 18/02/2025

Replacing JSDF’s CH-47 JA aircraft The Japan Self-Defence Forces (JSDF) has ordered 17 Boeing CH-47 Block II Chinook Extended Range helicopters, marking a significant step in modernising its fleet. The new helicopters will replace some of the JSDF’s older CH-47 JA aircraft. This latest acquisition will see Boeing and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) collaborate on […]

Business

Nissan and Honda terminate business integration plan

News Desk 17/02/2025

Shift focus to strategic partnership Nissan Motor and Honda Motor have terminated their memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a potential business integration, originally signed on December 23, 2024. The decision comes after extensive discussions between the management teams of both companies, including their respective CEOs, on the market environment, integration goals,

Defence & Security

Japan’s Ministry of Defence gets AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar antenna

Arnold Pinto 13/02/2025

Delivered by Lockheed Martin Lockheed Martin has delivered the first AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar antenna to the Japan Ministry of Defence for the Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV). Following extensive acceptance testing, the delivery was made under a Direct Commercial Sale (DCS) arrangement with Mitsubishi Corporation. Chandra Marshall, Vice President of Multi-Domain Combat

Sport

Nissan to host race for runners with a visual impairment

News Desk 11/02/2025

Event is held annually Nissan Motor Co. is preparing to host the 14th yearly Nissan Connect Race with the Japan Blind Marathon Association on February 16 at the Nissan Technical Centre in Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture. The Nissan Connect Race, a celebrated tradition since its inception in 2012, is designed to create a safe and […]

Business Sustainability

Nissan to expand use of green steel in Japan

News Desk 09/02/2025

Aims for FY2025 use to be higher Nissan Motor has unveiled plans to increase its use of low-CO2-emission steel in Japan dramatically. It aims to quintuple its use by fiscal year 2025 compared to fiscal year 2023. This bold initiative is part of Nissan’s broader strategy to reduce carbon emissions and move towards carbon neutrality. To […]

Automotive

Lexus posts record 2024 global sales results

Arnold Pinto 01/02/2025

851,214 units sold Lexus has announced its 2024 global sales results, achieving a remarkable 851,214 units sold, a 103.3% increase compared to the previous year. The company attributed the exceptional growth to strong demand in key markets such as North America and Europe, alongside a recovery in the availability of parts, which supported the rise […]

NEWS DESK

2025 Japan Prize: Two Scientists from USA and Spain Have Been Awarded

PR News Desk 27/01/2025

The Japan Prize Foundation announced the winners of the 2025 Japan prize at 1PM on 22 January, 2025. Prof. Russell Dean Dupuis (USA) has been awarded the Japan Prize in the fields of Materials Science and Production, and Prof. Carlos M. Duarte (Spain) has been awarded the Japan Prize in the fields of Biological Production, Ecology/Environment. For […]

Automotive Business

Nissan and Honda sign a MoU to explore business integration

Arnold Pinto 25/12/2024

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 would involve creating a joint holding company, combining the strengths of both

Appointments Business

Nissan reshuffles senior management team

Arnold Pinto 14/12/2024

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

PR News Desk 28/11/2024

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

PR News Desk 08/11/2024

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®”!

PR News Desk 31/10/2024

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).

News

Lifezone Metals and Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security

PR News Desk 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

PR News Desk 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

PR News Desk 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)