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RLWRLD Raises $15M to Build 'GPT for Robots,' Backed by Asia's Industrial Giants
As Silicon Valley builds AI for the internet, RLWRLD trains AI to act in the real world—with support from LG, SK, KDDI, ANA, and more SEOUL, South Korea and TOKYO, April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- RLWRLD, a Physical AI startup building robotics foundation models, today announced a$15 million seed ...
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PRISM BioLab and Elix Join Forces to Accelerate AI-Driven Drug Discovery for Protein-Protein Interaction Targets
Strategic Partnership Aims to Create Novel Drug Discovery Pipeline for Unmet Medical Needs by Combining PPI Control Technology with AI Drug Discovery Platform TOKYO, April 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PRISM BioLab, Co. Ltd. ("PRISM BioLab"), a leading discovery and development biotechnology company ...
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Tsubame BHB signs LOI with Brazilian Company on Green Ammonia Manufacturing Facilities Project
– Accelerating toward the first unit ordered overseas – YOKOHAMA, Japan, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tsubame BHB Co., Ltd. ("Tsubame BHB"), which is aiming for the social implementation and commercialization of distributed ammonia manufacturing plants, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with...
2025-04-11 01:12
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Longevity and precision medicine driving the agenda at Abu Dhabi Global Health Week
* Global initiative addressing personalised and preventative health to be launched during the event ABU DHABI, UAE, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With rising global demand for more personalised and effective healthcare solutions, the Department of Health -Abu Dhabi (DoH) , the regulator of the...
2025-04-10 21:37
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Nippon Steel and TIER IV Collaborate to Automate Heavy-Duty Transporters at Nagoya Plant
TOKYO, April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nippon Steel Corporation (Nippon Steel), Japan's largest steelmaker and one of the world's leading steel manufacturers, and TIER IV, Inc. (TIER IV), the pioneering force behind the world's first open-source software for autonomous driving, are working together...
2025-04-09 10:00
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Hocho-Knife.com: Online Store for Authentic Japanese Knives with Over 12 Years of Experience to Launch Special Campaign Celebrating 200,000 Knives Sold
KOBE, Japan, April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- IMPORT JAPAN.COM, INC., headquartered inKobe city, Hyogo Prefecture, will launch a limited-time campaign offering a special coupon fromApril 10, 2025, on its "Hocho-Knife.com," a special EC platform selling Japanese-made knives. Image: https://cdn.kyod...
2025-04-08 14:00
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Human Capability Initiative Unveils Speaker Lineup Featuring 300 Global Thought Leaders, Experts and Policymakers
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Human Capability Initiative (HCI) organized by the Human Capability Development Program (HCDP) – one of the Saudi Vision 2030 realization programs – has announced the speaker lineup for its second edition. Held Under the patronage of His Roy...
2025-04-07 21:39
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Cellid Announces the Release of "Cellid Precision Fit Lenses" for Next Generation AR Glasses with Diopter Correction
TOKYO, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cellid Inc., a leading developer of AR display technology and spatial recognition engines, today announced the launch of "Cellid Precision Fit Lenses," a new lens that meets the need for diopter correction functionality as the AR glasses market grows. These in...
2025-04-07 21:00
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Hakluyt appoints Kenichiro Yoshida to its International Advisory Board
LONDON, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hakluyt, the global strategic advisory firm for businesses and investors, has announced the appointment ofKenichiro Yoshida, executive chairman of Sony, to its international advisory board. Yoshida has been instrumental to Sony's international growth since jo...
2025-04-04 16:46
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Imperial Hotel, Kyoto Appoints Reiko Sakata as General Manager and Joins The Leading Hotels of the World
TOKYO, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Imperial Hotel, Ltd. is pleased to announce thatReiko Sakata has been appointed General Manager of the Imperial Hotel,Kyoto, scheduled to open in spring 2026. In addition, the Imperial Hotel, Kyoto joined The Leading Hotels of the World, the largest collection...
2025-04-04 14:00
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CASETiFY Unveils First Look TAKASHI MURAKAMI x CASETiFY: MR. DOB Collection
First-of-its-kind Collection Featuring CASETiFY Travel's First Artist Collaboration and the Launch of CASETiFY ICONS LOS ANGELES, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the announcement of their monumental partnership, CASETiFY unveils itsTAKASHI MURAKAMI x CASETiFY: MR. DOB collection. Apart f...
2025-04-03 23:59
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PeptiGrowth Inc. is Launching a Novel Synthetic Peptide: KGF alternative peptide (FGFR2b agonist)
TOKYO, April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PeptiGrowth Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President: Junichiro Ishizuka) has successfully developed a novel synthetic peptide called "KGF alternative- peptide (FGFR2b agonist)" which is functionally equivalent to recombinant keratinocyte growth factor ...
2025-04-01 14:30
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TIER IV launches new management structure with appointment of external directors
TOKYO, March 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TIER IV
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Patent Index 2024: Japan ranks 3rd in European patent applications
* European Patent Office received nearly 200 000 patent applications last year, with Japanese companies and inventors filing 10.6% of the total Electrical machinery/energy, transport and computers are leading technology fields for Japanese inventions * Tokyo 1st in global city ranking * ...
2025-03-31 05:06
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With Renovation Approaching, Final Dubai Fountain Show Date Unveiled
* Last performance before closure set for 19 April 2025 DUBAI, UAE, March 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As Emaar gears up for the planned renovation of Dubai Fountain, the date for its final show before the refurbishment has been revealed. The iconic fountain, located in the heart ofDowntown Dubai, ...
2025-03-30 02:27
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TIER IV certified for Level 4 autonomous bus service in Ishikawa Prefecture
TOKYO, March 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TIER IV
2025-03-28 14:00
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TOYO Co., Ltd Announces Plans for Additional 2GW Solar Cell Capacity Expansion in Ethiopia
TOKYO, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TOYO Co., Ltd
2025-03-26 20:00
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Mixed Bathing World Executive Committee Installs Its Latest Pieces in Art Project "ALTERNATIVE-STATE"
BEPPU, Japan, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Mixed Bathing World Executive Committee" based in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, southeasternJapan, has just installed its two latest artworks in "ALTERNATIVE-STATE," an art project that started in 2022 to enhance the hot spa-rich city's brand loyal...
2025-03-26 14:00
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LRQA strengthens its commitment to Supply Chain Sustainability at the Asia Pacific Supply Chain Sustainability Summit 2025
SINGAPORE, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As stricter regulations, growing sustainable investment, and increasing customer demand for sustainability drive significant change,Asia Pacific is increasingly under the spotlight for global supply chains. Against this backdrop, LRQA was proud to sponsor...
2025-03-26 10:00
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TIER IV unveils robotaxi prototype, shares design to accelerate industry adoption
TOKYO, March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TIER IV
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