Tag Archives: Japan

Landis+Gyr Upgrades TEPCO PG’s AMI: Transforming Smart Meters into a Global IoT Hub for a Smarter Energy Future

(IN BRIEF) Landis+Gyr has completed a major upgrade to the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) at TEPCO Power Grid, Inc., in Tokyo, Japan, on April 2, 2025. The upgrades enable smart meters to serve as central communication hubs, connecting various devices—such … Read the full press release

New Strategic Partnership Boosts South Djengeldi Uranium Project with Global Investment and Ambitious Expansion Plans

(IN BRIEF) Orano and Navoiyuran have formalized an agreement to advance the South Djengeldi uranium mining project within their joint venture, Nurlikum Mining, by integrating it into Navoiyuran’s existing industrial base. The deal also brings Japan’s ITOCHU Corporation on board … Read the full press release

Lightsource bp Secures 10 Power Purchase Agreements in 2024, Expanding Global Renewable Energy Reach

(IN BRIEF) In 2024, Lightsource bp secured 10 power purchase agreements (PPAs) totaling 1.3GW across Europe, the Americas, and APAC, highlighting its strong presence in the renewable energy market. The company has partnered with major global corporations like H&M Group, … Read the full press release

Basilea’s Cresemba Achieves Key Sales Milestone in Japan and Strong Global Growth

(IN BRIEF) Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd announced that its antifungal drug, Cresemba® (isavuconazole), surpassed sales targets in Japan, triggering a CHF 1.2 million sales milestone payment from its partner Asahi Kasei Pharma. This achievement, reached in just the second year of … Read the full press release

Sanofi’s Sarclisa Receives Approval in China for Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma Treatment

(IN BRIEF) Sarclisa (isatuximab) has been approved in China for use in combination with the VRd regimen to treat newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients who are ineligible for autologous stem cell transplant. The approval is based on positive results from … Read the full press release

DHL Express and Cosmo Oil Collaborate on First SAF-Powered Cargo Service in Japan, Marking a Milestone for Emission Reduction

(IN BRIEF) DHL Express has signed a landmark deal with Cosmo Oil Marketing Co. Ltd. to purchase 7.2 million liters of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) annually, set to begin in April 2025. This move will mark the first SAF-powered cargo … Read the full press release

Japan’s National Police Agency Becomes First in the Country to Operate Airbus H160 Helicopters

(IN BRIEF) The National Police Agency of Japan has received two Airbus H160 helicopters, becoming the first para-public operator in Japan to operate this model. The first delivery took place at the end of last year, followed by the second … Read the full press release

Eviden’s IGA Solution Selected by NTT Group for Large-Scale Identity and Rights Management

(IN BRIEF) Eviden has announced that NTT Group has selected its Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solution to manage identity and rights for 250,000 employees across Japan. This large-scale implementation will strengthen NTT Group’s cybersecurity and streamline identity management. After … Read the full press release

Metso and Dowa Host International Congress in Japan to Advance Recycling and Smelting Innovations

(IN BRIEF) Metso and Dowa Group’s Kosaka Smelting & Refining Co., Ltd. are hosting the 2nd International Ausmelt® TSL Licensees Congress in Japan, bringing together around 50 global industry professionals to discuss developments in recycling, the circular economy, and e-waste. … Read the full press release

ASSA ABLOY to Sell Citizen ID Division to TOPPAN in Strategic Move

(IN BRIEF) ASSA ABLOY has agreed to sell its Citizen ID business, part of HID, to TOPPAN. Citizen ID specializes in providing physical and mobile identity solutions for government programs, employing around 450 people across facilities in Ireland, Malta, and … Read the full press release

Airbus, Kansai Airports, and Kawasaki Partner to Explore Hydrogen Infrastructure for Future Aviation in Japan

(IN BRIEF) Airbus, Kansai Airports, and Kawasaki Heavy Industries have signed an agreement to explore the feasibility of hydrogen infrastructure at three key airports in Japan’s Kansai region. This collaboration is part of Airbus’s “Hydrogen Hub at Airports” initiative, which … Read the full press release

Novo Nordisk Launches Global Childhood Obesity Initiative to Support Healthier Urban Communities

(IN BRIEF) Novo Nordisk has launched the Childhood Obesity Prevention Initiative, aimed at combating rising obesity rates among children in underserved urban communities across six cities worldwide. Backed by an investment of over 250 million Danish kroner and a coalition … Read the full press release

Ericsson and SoftBank Partner to Drive AI Integration in RAN for Next-Gen Network Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and SoftBank Corp. have partnered to explore the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Radio Access Network (RAN) infrastructure, aiming to enhance network efficiency and unlock new use cases for communication service providers. The collaboration will focus … Read the full press release

Eni Partners with Japan’s JOGMEC on LNG Collaboration and Joins Emission Abatement Coalition

(IN BRIEF) Eni has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Japan’s JOGMEC to collaborate on gas and LNG projects, aiming to diversify energy supply sources and support the energy transition. The agreement emphasizes the role of LNG in achieving carbon … Read the full press release

LANXESS to Sell Urethane Systems Business to UBE Corporation for €460 Million, Strengthening Focus on Specialty Chemicals

(IN BRIEF) LANXESS has signed a contract to sell its Urethane Systems business to Japan’s UBE Corporation for an enterprise value of €460 million, with expected proceeds around €500 million. This sale allows LANXESS to exit its last polymer business … Read the full press release

Hyogo Pulp Industries Upgrades Sustainability and Efficiency with ANDRITZ’s Advanced DD-Washer Technology

(IN BRIEF) Hyogo Pulp Industries has launched a new drum displacer washer, the DD-Washer, at its Tanigawa pulp mill with technology provided by ANDRITZ. This upgrade is part of the company’s efforts to enhance production efficiency and sustainability. The new … Read the full press release

Telefónica, Ericsson, and MATSUKO Bring Holographic Calls to Smartphones with Revolutionary IMS Integration

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica, Ericsson, and MATSUKO have successfully demonstrated the integration of holographic calls directly into smartphone dialer apps using IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) Data Channel technology. This Proof-of-Concept enables real-time holographic communication without the need for additional apps, showcasing … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel Strengthens Leadership in Japan with New Managing Director and Strategic Appointments

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has appointed Yutaka Matsuyoshi as the new Managing Director for Japan, starting August 1, 2024. Matsuyoshi, with 25 years of experience in logistics, previously led Global Logistics at adidas and served as Global Head of Operations for … Read the full press release

PETRONAS, Enilive, and Euglena Finalize Investment for Biorefinery to Boost Sustainable Biofuel Production in Malaysia

(IN BRIEF) PETRONAS, Enilive, and Euglena have made a final investment decision to develop a biorefinery at PETRONAS’ Pengerang Integrated Complex in Johor, Malaysia. Set to be operational by the second half of 2028, the biorefinery will produce Sustainable Aviation … Read the full press release

Merck and GTRI Collaborate on Advanced Gene Therapy Production for Parkinson’s Disease

(IN BRIEF) Merck has signed an MoU with Gene Therapy Research Institution Co., Ltd. (GTRI) to support the production of gene therapy for Parkinson’s Disease using Merck’s Sf-RVN® Insect Cell Line platform. This collaboration aims to enhance the manufacturing process … Read the full press release