Japan

Automotive

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

Arnold Pinto 14/09/2024

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

Space

iSpace and Komatsu to develop lunar construction equipment

Arnold Pinto 12/08/2024

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 29/07/2024

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 […]