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WIRobotics Secures Approximately KRW 100 Billion (USD 68 Million) Series B Funding
Advancing Humanoid Robotics and Physical AI SEOUL, South Korea, May 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global robotics company WIRobotics (Co-CEOs Yeonbaek Lee and Yongjae Kim) announced that it has completed a KRW 95 billion (approximately USD 68 million) Series B funding round. The investment comes abou...
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NX Automotive Logistics (China) Contributes to Global Environmental Conservation with Tree-planting Activity in Guangzhou City
- Employees, Their Families Joining Forces to Create Beautiful Green Community - TOKYO, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Nippon Express Automotive Logistics (China) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "NX Automotive Logistics (China)"), a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC., conducted a tree-planting a...
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Malvern College Tokyo Surpasses 400 Students in Three Years, Secures IB Diploma Authorisation
TOKYO, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Malvern College Tokyo (MCT) has reached a milestone, surpassing 400 students within three years of opening, securing authorisation to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), completing its delivery of a full IB continuum. This growth, a...
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PowerX Unveils "PowerX Energy Blade," a Rack-Mounted Battery Energy Storage System for Data Centers
TOKYO, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PowerX, Inc. (Head Office: Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture; Director, President and CEO: Masahiro Ito; Securities Code: 485A) today unveiled the product concept for "PowerX Energy Blade," a rack-mounted battery energy storage system designed for data centers. T...
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ABB is first in world to offer a magnet-free IE6 motor for hazardous areas
* Boosting energy efficiency in hazardous areas is critical for operators seeking to reduce their operating costs while also meeting sustainability targets * Certification to ATEX and IECEx requirements enables IE6 technology to be deployed in hazardous areas * IE6 Hyper-Efficiency SynRM mo...
2026-05-14 14:00
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MEDIPOST's CARTISTEM® Meets All Primary and Secondary Endpoints in Japan Phase 3 Trial and Demonstrates Statistically Significant Efficacy Gains Versus Active Control
- Achieved statistical significance versus standard-of-care (SOC) control across all key efficacy endpoints in the 52-week study - Japan Phase 3 results strengthen CARTISTEM's® global commercial prospects, with Japan biologics license application (BLA) scheduled for 2H 2026 SEOUL, South Korea and...
2026-05-14 10:30
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NEC highlights retail solutions at NRF 2026 APAC in Singapore
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TOKYO, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NEC Corporation
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Appier Beats Q1 Revenue and Profit Targets with Agentic AI-driven Growth
Outperformed profitable growth underscores an optimistic outlook from Q2 onward Highlights and achievements of Q1 FY26 * Gross profit surged to JPY 6.5 billion, with a growth rate of 35.9%, while gross margin jumped to 53.9% from 51.4% in the same period last year (54.7% on a constant currency...
2026-05-13 16:59
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Kia Opens PV5 Orders in Japan, Launching Customer-Centric PBV Business Platform
* Kia opens orders for PV5, its first dedicated PBV (Platform Beyond Vehicle) model, in Japan * PV5 offers flexible vehicle architecture and advanced technologies tailored to Japanese customers' needs * PV5 Passenger five-seater and PV5 Cargo models to launch first, with plans to expand lin...
2026-05-13 15:08
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Wacom Unveils Wacom Art Pen 2: Next-Generation Pen with 360° Barrel Rotation for Digital Artists
Unlocking expressive freedom for serious digital artists with Wacom's latest rotation-sensitive pen—bringing the feel of traditional tools to digital creation. TOKYO, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Wacom today announced the Wacom Art Pen 2, a rotation-sensitive pen designed for digital artists and...
2026-05-13 09:00
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welzo Invests in SECAI MARCHE to Accelerate Agricultural Expansion Across Southeast Asia
welzo, its subsidiary JAHT, and SECAI MARCHE sign a three-party Memorandum of Understanding to launch a strategic business alliance FUKUOKA, Japan, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- welzo Co. Ltd. (Headquarters: Hakata-ku, Fukuoka; President and CEO: Yoshifumi Kanao; hereinafter "welzo"), an innovati...
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MARK & LONA Appoints aespa KARINA as New Brand Ambassador to Accelerate Global Growth
TOKYO, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cube Co., Ltd. held a press conference in Tokyo on April 27 to announce the appointment of Karina, leader of the globally acclaimed Korean group aespa, as the new brand ambassador for its luxury golf brand, MARK & LONA. Marking the brand's first female ambassad...
2026-05-12 10:00
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Invest Seoul Wraps Tokyo IR Roadshow, Plans U.S. and Singapore Programs Next
Twelve startups pitched to Japanese VCs and CVCs during four-day mission; Invest Seoul expands advisory and fund cooperation channels TOKYO, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Invest Seoul, the City of Seoul's official investment promotion agency, wrapped up a four-day investor road show in Tokyo last...
2026-05-11 14:28
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Avalere Health expands to Japan with a full-service Advisory, Medical, and Marketing offering, led by industry veteran Junji Yokokawa
Avalere Health Japan is designed with the full healthcare experience in mind, launching with an elite integrated team that brings together market access, medical, and marketing specialists, along with strategic consulting expertise. TOKYO, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Avalere Health, a global str...
2026-05-11 13:30
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PowerX Signs MOU with Montenegro's National Utility EPCG for Strategic Cooperation on Battery Energy Storage
TOKYO, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PowerX, Inc.(Head Office: Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture; Director, President and CEO: Masahiro Ito; Securities Code: 485A) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on May 7th with Elektroprivreda Crne Gore AD Nikšić (EPCG), Montenegro's national electricit...
2026-05-11 11:00
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ACROBiosystems Launches Global License Solution Upgrade for HEK293 Functional Cell Lines, Streamlining Compliance to Accelerate Biopharmaceutical R&D
TOKYO, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ACROBiosystems announced a major upgrade to its global license solution for HEK293 functional cell lines. Centered on customer value and empowering global biopharmaceutical innovation, the upgrade simplifies compliance workflows to support efficient drug discov...
2026-05-11 08:00
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Rokid's Record-Breaking Japan Crowdfunding Fuels its Rapid Global Expansion
NEW YORK, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rokid, a global pioneer in AI-powered smart eyewear and human–computer interaction, has raised over US$2.58 million from more than 5,000 backers on Japan's Makuake crowdfunding campaign for the Rokid Glasses, becoming the most successful AI glasses crowdfundi...
2026-05-08 22:46
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CITY EXPRESS BY MARRIOTT DEBUTS IN ASIA PACIFIC WITH TWO HOTELS IN OSAKA, JAPAN
The 243 combined rooms across City Express by Marriott Shin-Imamiya and City Express by Marriott Osaka Namba South introduce the brand's seamless blend of value, convenience, and modern comfort to one of Japan's most dynamic cities OSAKA, Japan, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- City Express by Marriot...
2026-05-08 17:32
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Noah Holdings' Olive Asset Management Inaugurates N+ Club in Tokyo
N+ Club Paves the Way for Olive Asset Management to Bring AI-Era Global Allocation Solutions and AI Infrastructure to Japan TOKYO, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The global asset management platform, Olive Asset Management ("Olive" or the "Company"), under Noah Holdings Limited ("Noah" or the "Grou...
2026-05-08 15:10
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Agoda's 21st Birthday Sale Gives Partners a Route Into Asia's Rising Destinations
With secondary city searches growing faster than traditional tourism hubs, Agoda's New Horizons Ranking puts Sapa, Okayama, Bandung, Matsuyama, and Takamatsu in focus. SINGAPORE, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda is inviting partners to participate in its 21st Birthday Sa...
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