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paloma 5 11 月, 2020

TOKYO, Nov 5, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) today announced its selection by NTT DOCOMO, Inc. as a vendor of a 5G mobile core network (5GC) compatible with Standalone (SA) 5G that NTT DOCOMO plans to launch in 2021. NEC 5GC Use CaseContribution to NTT DOCOMO's core networkIn addition to the 5GC, NEC will provide a compact user data processor, the "UPF mini"(1), as part of driving further development of NTT DOCOMO's SA 5G, and meeting the diverse network needs of the 5G era, including support for 5G features such as enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB), massive Machine Type Communications (mMTC), and Ultra-Reliable and Low Latency Communications (URLLC).This SA 5GC features flexible operations, enabled by the adoption of container technology(1), in addition to the virtualization adopted by virtualized Evolved Packet Core (vEPC). Moreover, the SA 5GC enables the provision of sliced networks that are ideal for the various services that take advantage of 5G features, while also improving scalability. This SA 5GC is also provided in the cloud, as NEC promotes its expansion into the global market. In addition, the UPF mini data processor is smaller and saves more power than conventional models, which increases flexibility in terms of where the unit can be installed. In order to achieve ultra-low latency, which is a key feature of 5G, it is necessary to reduce the latency of the entire network configuration, including the wired section and the wireless section between the base station and the user terminal. Placing the UPF mini in wired sections and shortening the physical distance to the application server enables Multi Access Edge Computing (MEC)(2) to be implemented, which reduces the overall processing time, thereby contributing to the expansion of the ultra-low latency service area. NEC already provides NTT DOCOMO with core networking vEPC for LTE. The 5G service launched by NTT DOCOMO in March 2020, uses an extension of this vEPC and operates as a Non-standalone (NSA) core network. NEC also provides base stations and 5G radio base stations for LTE. Together with this core network, NEC will provide total support for NTT DOCOMO's 5G services and will contribute to the expansion of next-generation network services."This 5GC allows us to build a 5G core network that can flexibly accommodate a wide variety of needs and use cases," explained Naoki Tani, Executive General Manager, R&D Innovation Division, NTT DOCOMO, while explaining the selection of NEC's 5GC and UPF mini. "Going forward, NTT DOCOMO will continue to provide state-of-the-art functions together with NEC and other partners in order to promote further advances in 5G networks.""We are honored to be selected by NTT DOCOMO as a 5G core network vendor," said Atsuo Kawamura, Executive Vice President, Network Services Business Unit, NEC. "We look forward to providing high-quality and reliable 5GC in addition to the core network devices and radios we have already provided for NTT DOCOMO's 4G network. NEC will continue to support NTT DOCOMO's expansion of 5G services and contributing to the further development of next-generation mobile infrastructure, both domestically and across global markets."(1) Technology that enabbles a virtual operating environment with less computer resources by building an application execution environment isolated from other processes on the OS (operating system).(2) Technology that enables low latency and decentralized processing by installing an edge server near the user and communicating with the application there.About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. Copyright 2020 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

paloma 5 11 月, 2020

TOKYO, Nov 4, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has completed construction of a new factory for aircraft engine components at its Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Aero Engines, Ltd. (MHIAEL), which handles the aero engine business of MHI Group, began operations at the facility in November 2020 as its Nagasaki Plant, and is gradually expanding production. The factory will mainly manufacture engine components for short and medium range commercial aircraft, with further expansion planned to grow as a new facility for the aero engine business once aircraft demand resumes following recovery from the coronavirus crisis.New MHIAEL Nagasaki Plant and Opening ceremonyThis new factory, part of the redevelopment of the Nagasaki area, plays a role as a production center that takes over MHI's history of manufacturing, extending "From the Past - To the Present - To the Future." The opening ceremony, held at the factory site on November 4, was attended by such distinguished guests as Kenzo Yoneda, Director of the Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry, as well as Nagasaki Governor Hodo Nakamura, and Nagasaki Mayor Tomihisa Taue. Senior Fellow Kunio Shiiba, Head of Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works, represented MHI Group.The newly completed factory occupies the former site of the Propeller Factory (Ship Propeller Factory) adjacent to the Nagasaki Shipyard Museum (formerly the Pattern Shop), which has been registered as a World Heritage Site. The plant has fully integrated production lines for combustor components, from receiving of raw materials to machining and assembly. To achieve the high degree of precision and quality required for aircraft engine components, MHIAEL is introducing automation and labor-saving technologies such as cutting-edge machine tools, and automated conveyance and tool changing systems. The company is also actively utilizing IoT (Internet of Things), AI (Artificial Intelligence), and other technologies cultivated at its main mother factory to ensure an aircraft engine components factory with world-class productivity and efficiency.As a result of the closure of borders and restrictions on movement imposed in the wake of the global coronavirus pandemic, overall demand in the airline industry has declined sharply. However, demand for the types of short and medium range commercial aircraft used mainly on domestic routes is expected to recovery relatively quickly. The Nagasaki Plant is manufacturing combustors for the PW1100G-JM engine that powers the Airbus A320neo, including replacement demand for overhauls. MHI has not made any significant changes to its production plan as a result of the coronavirus crisis, and expects to expand production going forward. The opening of this cutting-edge factory as scheduled will strengthen both in-house manufacturing capabilities and cost competitiveness, as well as establish a structure able to accurately meet the industry's needs.MHI Group, despite the coronavirus crisis, is expanding its business and production structure in anticipation of an increase in long-term demand for commercial aircraft engines worldwide. This new factory construction project is a part of this effort. MHI Group is also working to expand its aero engine MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) business, with preparations steadily moving forward to add new engine type to its aero engine MRO services business portfolio at MHIAEL's head office plant in Aichi Prefecture.Going forward, MHI will work in close cooperation with MHIAEL to enhance technological capabilities and reliability for the development, manufacture, and after-sales service of aero engines, as well as expand production capabilities, and contribute to the advancement of Japan's aircraft industry. Copyright 2020 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

paloma 5 11 月, 2020

TOKYO, Nov 4, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) Group, has completed installation of the first unit of an LNG (liquefied natural gas) fuel gas supply system (FGSS) for marine dual fuel engines, delivered in November last year, on the pure car carrier (PCC) built by Shin Kurushima Toyohashi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. The first LNG-fueled PCC built in Japan was delivered to Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha on October 28, 2020, and has entered service. During the construction period after the delivery of the FGSS, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding maintained close cooperation with the shipyard and supported the successful delivery of the ship by conducting various adjustments and commissioning of the FGSS.LNG-fueled PCC "SAKURA LEADER"FGSS moduleMitsubishi Shipbuilding supported the shipyard by providing the relevant engineering services and technical support relating to the gas handling of the LNG-fueled PCC, as well as dispatching highly experienced engineers for a part of installation work and the gas testing. Engineers were also dispatched last month during the LNG fueling, the first ship-to-ship bunkering in Japan. The same FGSS system is currently being manufactured for a second PCC, and is to be delivered next year as scheduled.The ship has been designated by Japan's Ministry of the Environment and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) as a model project to reduce CO2 emissions by using alternative fuel, and demonstrate substantial CO2 emission reduction technology during actual operation. The FGSS is expected to greatly contribute to the environmental performance of the ship not only by meeting the SOx (sulfur oxide) emission regulations implemented globally in 2020, but also by improving the energy efficiency (CO2 emissions per unit of transportation) of the ship by approximately 40%, far exceeding the International Maritime Organization (IMO) EEDI Phase 3 requirements(Note) that will come into effect in 2025.The FGSS is an LNG fuel gas supply system developed by Mitsubishi Shipbuilding utilizing LNG and vaporized gas handling technology accumulated through its extensive experience with the construction of LNG carriers and has been verified for marine use based on experience in marine engine test facilities at engine manufacturers. The system comprises LNG fuel tanks, LNG fuel gas supply units, a control unit and other facilities, and is delivered in modules. This contributes to the optimum design of the cargo space and helps the shipyard shorten the installation period, as well as supports safe operation by customizing the control system and other aspects of the FGSS to meet the operational needs of the ship owner.Going forward, by providing FGSS and related engineering services, as well as technical support for new buildings and conversions, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will contribute to competitiveness for ship owners and operators, increase the added value of ships, and reduce the environmental load that is increasing worldwide.EEDI Phase 3 requirements:Regulations on the energy efficiency of ships based on the 2013 revision of the International Convention on the Prevention of Ship Pollution 1997 Protocol (Appendix VI to the MARPOL Convention). EEDI (Energy Efficiency Design Index) is the number of grams of carbon dioxide (CO2) required to carry 1 ton of cargo for 1 mile, and the reduction rate from the baseline will be gradually enhanced. Car carriers are required to implement reductions of 5% by 2015 (Phase 1), 15% by 2020 (Phase 2), and 30% by 2025 (Phase 3). Copyright 2020 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

paloma 4 11 月, 2020

TOKYO, Nov 4, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501), today announced a new global partner program, the Lumada Alliance Program, that will bring together industry-leading partners from the domains of information technology, operational technology, vertical industries, academia, and government to collaborate on digital solutions that deliver economic growth as well as social, environmental, and quality of life innovations. Lumada is the name of Hitachi's advanced digital solutions and services for turning data into insights that drive digital innovation.Through its Social Innovation Business strategy, Hitachi aims to create new value and resolve social issues. The new Lumada Alliance will focus on co-creating digital solutions that combine Hitachi's deep expertise in IT, energy, mobility, smart life, and industry, with the unique capabilities and technologies of Lumada Alliance members. Hitachi President and CEO Toshiaki Higashihara announced the new program today at Hitachi's annual Social Innovation Forum event."This program will allow us to pursue collaborative creation and build a value-generating ecosystem together with all our diverse partners across industry lines, utilizing the technologies, expertise, and ideas," said Toshiaki Higashihara, President & CEO, Hitachi Ltd. "This will facilitate a further acceleration of the social innovation. I am convinced that this ecosystem initiative can contribute to solving various social issues and improving people's quality of life, as well as mutual growth. With all our partners who support the vision of this program, we will do our utmost to realize a sustainable and affluent society together."Initial global members on the Lumada Alliance include Amazon Web Services, Cisco, Google Cloud, Microsoft, and Salesforce.Going forward, Hitachi will continue to expand the program globally through its digital infrastructure and solutions subsidiary Hitachi Vantara, which plays a key role in serving the worldwide Lumada business.Accelerating Digital Transformation and Social InnovationThe need for digital strategies to address the global challenges in sectors such as transportation, energy, health and safety, global trade and supply chains, and environmental sustainability have never been more pressing.The Lumada Alliance program will bring together industry-leading innovation partners to collectively address these challenges. The program's goals include creating an ecosystem of partners who can collaborate and share ideas, innovation strategies, technologies, and relationships to accelerate economic growth and social innovations.The Lumada Alliance will accelerate the convergence of information technology and operational technology. Digital technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, smart spaces, and edge computing are converging with more traditional operational and industrial technologies to create opportunities for a new generation of digital solutions that can deliver increased productivity, connected ecosystems, and faster innovation.Accelerating the development of this next generation of digital solutions requires combining deep knowledge of vertical industries along with successful strategies for the adoption of advanced digital technologies. Hitachi intends the Lumada Alliance program to be a catalyst for a wave of 'N-to-N' collaborative creation and open innovation which will increase as its membership expands.Creating an Ecosystem for Open InnovationThe Lumada Alliance will include three tiers of partners:- Solution Providers, who develop, integrate, and deliver digital solutions- Technology Partners, who provide advanced products and technologies for use in developing and managing solutions- Innovation Partners, who provide deep expertise in vertical industries, government and public infrastructure, and research and development.The Alliance is an umbrella program that enables partner engagement across Hitachi business units and geographies. It will include partners who share Hitachi's vision that - more digital technologies can be both an engine for economic growth and an essential strategy for social and environmental innovations that enhance the quality of life.Lumada Alliance Partner QuotesAmazon Web Services"As the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud provider, AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any cloud workload, and now has more than 175 fully-featured services, including for databases, security, machine learning, and IoT," said Cam McNaught, Director, AWS Partner Core, Amazon Web Services, Inc. "AWS is pleased to be a strategic collaborator in the Lumada Alliance Program and we look forward to leveraging these capabilities to support the Alliance in developing strategies to accelerate digital transformation for customers."Cisco"Customers are coming to Cisco and Hitachi as they navigate their digital transformation journey -- to seek better data utilization for various use cases, across all industry segments and verticals," said Nick Holden, Vice President, Strategic Partner Organization, Cisco. "Data is driving this journey and that requires secure connectivity for data movement -- from the sensor to cloud. Our partnership is building capabilities that help customers in each aspect of their edge to core to cloud journey. Cisco is excited to be part of the Lumada Alliance Program as we chart our customers' future together!"Google Cloud"It takes a collaborative effort to drive tangible innovation, and the efforts that Hitachi has taken to unite key players within the industry is a step in the right direction," said Dominik Wee, Managing Director Manufacturing and Industrial, Google Cloud. "Participating in the inaugural Lumada Alliance Program is an honor we highly value, where we will bring our expertise in infrastructure modernization, data analytics, and artificial intelligence and machine learning to co-create solutions that will drive positive industry change."Microsoft"I would like to express my sincere welcome to the Lumada Alliance Program, which was announced by Hitachi, Ltd," said Taro Hiyama, Managing Executive Officer, One Commercial Partner, Microsoft Japan. "The Strategic Alliance with Microsoft Corporation, announced globally in June this year, is in line with the direction and we are confident that customers in the manufacturing sector will accelerate their DX through the promotion dramatically. Through this alliance, Microsoft Japan will continue to strengthen its collaboration and contribute to the digital transformation of customers using Lumada Solution Hub and Microsoft Azure."Salesforce"Salesforce.com welcomes the Lumada Alliance Program presented by Hitachi. We have been a business partner with Hitachi and have achieved many collaborative projects with our customers through Hitachi Group," said Yasuhide Inoue, Vice President, Alliance & GTM Innovation. "Through Lumada Alliance Program and Lumada Solution Hub, we hope to provide technology, know-how and ideas we have developed through our collaboration with Hitachi to even more customers and partners. We sincerely hope that Lumada Alliance Program will help solve social issues, improve people's quality of life, and contribute to the sustainable development of society and the economy in Lumada Ecosystem."About LumadaLumada is Hitachi's digital solutions, services, and advanced technologies for enabling digital experiences, operations, and business models at industrial scale. In 2017, Hitachi unveiled Lumada commercially worldwide to address the opportunities for innovation made possible by IoT data and technologies. Since then, momentum for Lumada has accelerated, with Hitachi driving nearly $10 billion in revenue from Lumada-based offerings. Hitachi has continued to evolve Lumada to be a data management, IoT, and application platform for all types of data in all industries.About Hitachi VantaraHitachi Vantara, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., guides our customers from what's now to what's next by solving their digital challenges. Working alongside each customer, we apply our unmatched industrial and digital capabilities to their data and applications to benefit both business and society. More than 80% of the Fortune 100 trust Hitachi Vantara to help them develop new revenue streams, unlock competitive advantages, lower costs, enhance customer experiences, and deliver social and environmental value. Visit us at www.hitachivantara.com.About Hitachi, Ltd.Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is focused on its Social Innovation Business that combines information technology (IT), operational technology (OT) and products. The company's consolidated revenues for fiscal year 2019 (ended March 31, 2020) totaled 8,767.2 billion yen ($80.4 billion), and it employed approximately 301,000 people worldwide. Hitachi drives digital innovation across five sectors - Mobility, Smart Life, Industry, Energy and IT - through Lumada, Hitachi's advanced digital solutions, services, and technologies for turning data into insights to drive digital innovation. Its purpose is to deliver solutions that increase social, environmental and economic value for its customers. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at https://www.hitachi.com Copyright 2020 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

paloma 4 11 月, 2020

TOKYO, Nov 3, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - MITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION (MMC) has formulated a new Environmental Plan for the next 30 years. To contribute to realizing a society with net zero carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in 2050, the company aims for 40 percent reduction in the CO2 emissions from its new cars and business activities, and raising the proportion of electric vehicles in the total sales to 50 percent by 2030. MMC will be fulfilling its responsibility as a manufacturer and seller of automobiles to make ongoing contributions toward a future dynamic, sustainable society.Considering social trends since the adoption of the Paris Agreement, this new Environmental Plan takes a medium- to long-term perspective. The plan is comprised of three parts--MMC's Environmental Policy, which was revised to incorporate a medium- to long-term outlook; Environmental Vision 2050, which defines the vision of society and the direction of MMC's initiatives toward 2050; and Environmental Targets 2030, which set out specific targets to achieve by 2030 in order to realize the vision.For the full report, please visit https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/newsrelease/2020/detail1300.html.About Mitsubishi MotorsMITSUBISHI MOTORS CORPORATION is a global automobile company based in Tokyo, Japan, which has a competitive edge in SUVs and pickup trucks, electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Since the Mitsubishi group produced its first car more than a century ago, we have demonstrated an ambitious and often disruptive approach, developing new vehicle genres and pioneering cutting-edge technologies. Deeply rooted in MITSUBISHI MOTORS' DNA, our brand strategy will appeal to ambitious drivers, willing to challenge conventional wisdom and ready to embrace change. Consistent with this mindset, MITSUBISHI MOTORS introduced its new brand strategy in 2017, expressed in its "Drive your Ambition" tagline - a combination of personal drive and forward attitude, and a reflection of the constant dialogue between the brand and its customers. Today MITSUBISHI MOTORS is committed to continuous investment in innovative new technologies, attractive design and product development, bringing exciting and authentic new vehicles to customers around the world. Copyright 2020 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

paloma 2 11 月, 2020

TOKYO, Nov 2, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - SPARX Group Co., Ltd., Toyota Motor Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, MUFG Bank, Ltd., and Mizuho Bank, Ltd. announced today that they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a new fund.The fund will aim to invest in companies that are related to Japanese monozukuri (manufacturing). The partnership's primary purpose is to contribute to the development of Japanese monozukuri by helping the companies with superior technology and human resources implement the Toyota Production System (TPS) and formulate management strategies, through the sustainable growth of these companies.This objective is in line with the SDGs that the international community is addressing (including "decent work and economic growth" and "industry, innovation, and infrastructure"). Thus, the partnership will contribute to society by improving competitiveness in Japanese monozukuri in the face of the prolonged impact of COVID-19.Furthermore, the five-firm partnership will consider the details of the size of the investment, other investors, and investment targets, with the goal of establishing the fund in early December.About Toyota Motor CorporationToyota Motor Corporation (TMC) is the global mobility company that introduced the Prius hybrid-electric car in 1997 and the first mass-produced fuel cell sedan, Mirai, in 2014. Headquartered in Toyota City, Japan, Toyota has been making cars since 1937. Today, Toyota proudly employs 370,000 employees in communities around the world. Together, they build around 10 million vehicles per year in 29 countries, from mainstream cars and premium vehicles to mini-vehicles and commercial trucks, and sell them in more than 170 countries under the brands Toyota, Lexus, Daihatsu and Hino. For more information, please visit www.toyota-global.com. Copyright 2020 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

paloma 2 11 月, 2020

TOKYO, Oct 31, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi, Ltd., Hitachi Rail STS S.p.A. (Hitachi Rail) and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) have signed an approximately JPY 92.0 billion (USD 879 million) contract with HPH Consortium, the prime contractor for Panama Metro Line 3. Line 3 is a 25 km, elevated double-track monorail system, which will include 14 new stations.Image of a monorail system for Line 3 of Panama MetroHitachi and Hitachi Rail will provide 28 six-car vehicles (168 cars), the signaling systems, telecommunication systems, power systems, control center, platform screen doors and depot equipment for the monorail while MC will manage the administration of the project.When it opens in mid 2025, Line 3 of Panama Metro will transform the way people in Panama move, work and live. The monorail will move its passengers through the urban core and fast-growing west side of Panama City with ease before crossing the Panama Canal to tackle the route's many hills and steep grade. With breathtaking panoramic views, this line is expected to serve hundreds of thousands of passengers per year. Approximately 800 local jobs are expected to be created during the development of Line 3.As traffic congestion in big cities has become a universal problem, there is a growing demand for transportation systems with low environmental impact. Furthermore, urban population is expected to increase throughout the world, and the role of railways as a mode of public transportation is expected to increase. MC, Hitachi and Hitachi Rail will work to support sustainable urban development through its involvement in the railway business.It has been almost 10 years since MC learned the needs of monorail system in Panama and started promoting application of Japanese railway method. MC, Hitachi and Hitachi Rail, aim to contribute to the further development of Panama through this monorail project.About Hitachi, Ltd.Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is focused on its Social Innovation Business that combines information technology (IT), operational technology (OT) and products. The company's consolidated revenues for fiscal year 2019 (ended March 31, 2020) totaled 8,767.2 billion yen ($80.4 billion), and it employed approximately 301,000 people worldwide. Hitachi drives digital innovation across five sectors - Mobility, Smart Life, Industry, Energy and IT - through Lumada, Hitachi's advanced digital solutions, services, and technologies for turning data into insights to drive digital innovation. Its purpose is to deliver solutions that increase social, environmental and economic value for its customers. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at https://www.hitachi.com.About Mitsubishi CorporationMitsubishi Corporation (TSE: 8058) is a global integrated business enterprise that develops and operates businesses together with its offices and subsidiaries in approximately 90 countries and regions worldwide, as well as a global network of around 1,700 group companies. MC has 10 Business Groups that operate across virtually every industry: Natural Gas, Industrial Materials, Petroleum & Chemicals, Mineral Resources, Industrial Infrastructure, Automotive & Mobility, Food Industry, Consumer Industry, Power Solution and Urban Development. Through these 10 Business Groups, MC's current activities have expanded far beyond its traditional trading operations to include project development, production and manufacturing operations, working in collaboration with our trusted partners around the globe. For more information on MC, please visit the company's website at https://www.mitsubishicorp.com/jp/en/. Copyright 2020 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

paloma 2 11 月, 2020

TOKYO, Oct 30, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation and KDDI Corporation have agreed on a new business and capital alliance today with the purpose of further strengthening the relationship between the two companies. Details of the agreement follow.BackgroundSince KDDI's founding in October 2000 through the merger of Daini Denden Inc. (DDI), KDD Corporation, and IDO Corporation, Toyota has been KDDI's second largest shareholder (with 12.95% of shares held as of September 2020). Since 2002, Toyota and KDDI have cooperated on G-BOOK and other services for the telematics business of Toyota. In addition, prompted by the increase in internet-connected vehicles - connected cars - the two companies have been working together since 2016 to build a global communications platform, independent of existing roaming services, to ensure stable high-quality telecommunications around the globe between vehicle communications devices and cloud services. In this and other ways, the companies have been accelerating initiatives to provide safety and comfort through the integration of vehicles and telecommunications.Details of the Business AllianceThe companies are also accelerating new initiatives that go beyond the borders of their core business of mobility and telecommunications in anticipation of the coming future society in which towns, homes, people and cars are all connected.The companies will continue working to develop services that enrich people's lives to solve social issues mainly through the use of big data and to promote R&D in the areas of telecommunications and connected car technologies.The Two Companies' Initiatives Going Forward- Jointly conducting R&D focused on telecommunication platforms that enable optimal communications between towns, homes, people and cars as communication technologies evolve, including 4G, 5G, and 6G- Jointly developing an operations and management system for next-generation connected cars to enable sophisticated operations by integrated management of devices, networks, platforms, and services- Jointly developing services and service platforms that aim to enrich people's lives and ensure their safety and security not only inside or outside of vehicles but also in every scenes- Jointly working to address social issues arising between urban and rural areas and regional communities using big data about towns, homes, people, cars, and moreDetails of the Capital AllianceAgainst the backdrop of the aforementioned business alliance, both companies reached the conclusion that it will be necessary to further strengthen their capital ties to promote their strategic alliance over the medium and long terms. The companies agreed to the disposal of 18,301,600 shares of KDDI treasury stock(1) (totaling around 52.2 billion yen) through a third-party allocation with Toyota as the recipient. Therefore, Toyota is expected to hold 13.74% of KDDI's shares. The share acquisition date (payment deadline) is scheduled for January 29, 2021.(1) KDDI will acquire treasury stock with an upper limit of 84,000,000 shares in total and a total price of 200 billion yen and then dispose of a portion of those shares through a third-party allocation. Furthermore, for details on the treasury stock acquisition, please refer to the press release entitled, "Notice of Decision on Matters Related to Treasury Stock Acquisition."(2) The shareholding ratio is calculated by dividing the number of shares held by Toyota before and after the third-party allocation of the 2,304,179,550 shares in total issued by KDDI (truncated from third decimal place).Other company and product names are the trademarks of their respective companies.About Toyota Motor CorporationToyota Motor Corporation (TMC) is the global mobility company that introduced the Prius hybrid-electric car in 1997 and the first mass-produced fuel cell sedan, Mirai, in 2014. Headquartered in Toyota City, Japan, Toyota has been making cars since 1937. Today, Toyota proudly employs 370,000 employees in communities around the world. Together, they build around 10 million vehicles per year in 29 countries, from mainstream cars and premium vehicles to mini-vehicles and commercial trucks, and sell them in more than 170 countries under the brands Toyota, Lexus, Daihatsu and Hino. For more information, please visit www.toyota-global.com. Copyright 2020 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

paloma 1 11 月, 2020

TOKYO, Nov 1, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Today (November 1), on behalf of Bitterz LLC (Hinds Building, Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines), we are pleased to announce that our global crypto exchange Bitterz in Japan will start to provide services to our customers in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.To celebrate the grand opening, we are currently offering $50 worth of bitcoins to all customers who open a new account (free of charge). We hope that you will enjoy the experience of trading with our Japanese crypto exchange with these bitcoins.Bitterz Official Websitehttps://bitterz.com/refs/top/10458[Main features of Bitterz]1. A safe environment to continue tradingBitterz is a completely Japanese crypto exchange, which is rare among global exchanges. We offer a trading environment suitable for accumulating wealth, with a leverage of 200 times at most, a zero-cut system, and a reliable support system.2. All the developers are JapaneseBitterz's system development team is all Japanese and was formerly a group of engineers from a large, privately held company.3. MT5: a specialized tool in cryptocurrencyWith the fast response of MT5, we have achieved a stress-free trading environment. You won't miss the trading timing even in the rapidly changing cryptocurrency market.4. A highly secured trading environmentWe have 24-hour-monitoring for dealing and security, a cold wallet to protect your holdings, and a two-step authentication system to prevent unauthorized logins, creating a highly secure trading environment.Your cryptocurrency holdings are insured; with a multi-sig cold wallet, your holdings can only be transferred under multiple administrators' approval.Most of your holdings will be managed in the cold wallet, as we plan to store several days of withdrawals in the hot wallet.5. Reliable support systemWe offer the fastest support in the industry with native staffs from China and Taiwan to provide you with a secure trading environment.6. Demo account for trading experienceYou can experience cryptocurrency trading in the same environment as real trading without using your own money. This is a great option for those who want a risk-free trading experience and who want to see how easy it is to use the tools in advance.7. A reassuring zero-cut systemWe have adopted a zero-cut system, where even in case of unexpected loss, there is no additional deposit in excess of your holdings, so you can trade proactively without worries.8. Withdrawal (transfer) fees are practically free foreverThere are many exchanges that don't charge a withdrawal (transfer) fee, but most of them require you to pay a mining fee. Of course, we will never charge you a fee for withdrawal.In addition, in order not to burden our clients with mining fees, we pay back you with MT5 bonus credit, which makes withdrawal (transfer) fees practically free.9. Enrichment of campaignsWe aim to provide some kind of campaign at all times throughout the year.Now, to celebrate the grand opening, we are currently offering $50 worth of bitcoins to all customers who open a new account (free of charge). For more information, please visit the official website below.Bitterz Official Websitehttps://bitterz.com/refs/top/10458Inquirieshttps://bitterz.com/cn/inquiries Copyright 2020 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

paloma 1 11 月, 2020

TOKYO, Oct 31, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi, Ltd., Hitachi Rail STS S.p.A. (Hitachi Rail) and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) have signed approximately JPY 92.0 billion contract with HPH Consortium, the prime contractor for Panama Metro Line 3. Line 3 is a 25 km, elevated double-track monorail system, which will include 14 new stations.Image of a monorail system for Line 3 of Panama MetroHitachi and Hitachi Rail will provide 28 six-car vehicles (168 cars), the signaling systems, telecommunication systems, power systems, control center, platform screen doors and depot equipment for the monorail while MC will manage the administration of the project.When it opens in mid 2025, Line 3 of Panama Metro will transform the way people in Panama move, work and live. The monorail will move its passengers through the urban core and fast-growing west side of Panama City with ease before crossing the Panama Canal to tackle the route's many hills and steep grade. With breathtaking panoramic views, this line is expected to serve hundreds of thousands of passengers per year. Approximately 800 local jobs are expected to be created during the development of Line 3.As traffic congestion in big cities has become a universal problem, there is a growing demand for transportation systems with low environmental impact. Furthermore, urban population is expected to increase throughout the world, and the role of railways as a mode of public transportation is expected to increase. MC, Hitachi and Hitachi Rail will work to support sustainable urban development through its involvement in the railway business.It has been almost 10 years since MC learned the needs of monorail system in Panama and started promoting application of Japanese railway method. MC, Hitachi and Hitachi Rail, aim to contribute to the further development of Panama through this monorail project.About Hitachi, Ltd.Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is focused on its Social Innovation Business that combines information technology (IT), operational technology (OT) and products. The company's consolidated revenues for fiscal year 2019 (ended March 31, 2020) totaled 8,767.2 billion yen ($80.4 billion), and it employed approximately 301,000 people worldwide. Hitachi drives digital innovation across five sectors - Mobility, Smart Life, Industry, Energy and IT - through Lumada, Hitachi's advanced digital solutions, services, and technologies for turning data into insights to drive digital innovation. Its purpose is to deliver solutions that increase social, environmental and economic value for its customers. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at https://www.hitachi.com.About Mitsubishi CorporationMitsubishi Corporation is a global integrated business enterprise that develops and operates businesses together with its offices and subsidiaries in approximately 90 countries and regions worldwide, as well as a global network of around 1,700 group companies. MC has 10 Business Groups that operate across virtually every industry: Natural Gas, Industrial Materials, Petroleum & Chemicals, Mineral Resources, Industrial Infrastructure, Automotive & Mobility, Food Industry, Consumer Industry, Power Solution and Urban Development. Through these 10 Business Groups, MC's current activities have expanded far beyond its traditional trading operations to include project development, production and manufacturing operations, working in collaboration with our trusted partners around the globe. For more information on MC,please visit the company's website at https://www.mitsubishicorp.com/jp/en/ Copyright 2020 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

paloma 30 10 月, 2020

TOKYO, Oct 30, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation and KDDI Corporation have agreed on a new business and capital alliance today with the purpose of further strengthening the relationship between the two companies. Details of the agreement are as follows:BackgroundSince KDDI's founding in October 2000 through the merger of Daini Denden Inc. (DDI), KDD Corporation, and IDO Corporation, Toyota has been KDDI's second largest shareholder (with 12.95% of shares held as of September 2020). Since 2002, Toyota and KDDI have cooperated on G-BOOK and other services for the telematics business of Toyota. In addition, prompted by the increase in internet-connected vehicles--connected cars--the two companies have been working together since 2016 to build a global communications platform, independent of existing roaming services, to ensure stable high-quality telecommunications around the globe between vehicle communications devices and cloud services. In this and other ways, the companies have been accelerating initiatives to provide safety and comfort through the integration of vehicles and telecommunications.Details of the Business AllianceThe companies are also accelerating new initiatives that go beyond the borders of their core business of mobility and telecommunications in anticipation of the coming future society in which towns, homes, people and cars are all connected.The companies will continue working to develop services that enrich people's lives to solve social issues mainly through the use of big data and to promote R&D in the areas of telecommunications and connected car technologies.Specifically, the companies will continue promoting the following initiatives:The Two Companies' Initiatives Going Forward- Jointly conducting R&D focused on telecommunication platforms that enable optimal communications between towns, homes, people and cars as communication technologies evolve, including 4G, 5G, and 6G- Jointly developing an operations and management system for next-generation connected cars to enable sophisticated operations by integrated management of devices, networks, platforms, and services- Jointly developing services and service platforms that aim to enrich people's lives and ensure their safety and security not only inside or outside of vehicles but also in every scenes- Jointly working to address social issues arising between urban and rural areas and regional communities using big data about towns, homes, people, cars, and moreDetails of the Capital AllianceAgainst the backdrop of the aforementioned business alliance, both companies reached the conclusion that it will be necessary to further strengthen their capital ties to promote their strategic alliance over the medium and long terms. The companies agreed to the disposal of 18,301,600 shares of KDDI treasury stock(1) (totaling around 52.2 billion yen) through a third-party allocation with Toyota as the recipient. Therefore, Toyota is expected to hold 13.74% of KDDI's shares. The share acquisition date (payment deadline) is scheduled for January 29, 2021.(1) KDDI will acquire treasury stock with an upper limit of 84,000,000 shares in total and a total price of 200 billion yen and then dispose of a portion of those shares through a third-party allocation. Furthermore, for details on the treasury stock acquisition, please refer to the press release entitled, "Notice of Decision on Matters Related to Treasury Stock Acquisition."(2) The shareholding ratio is calculated by dividing the number of shares held by Toyota before and after the third-party allocation of the 2,304,179,550 shares in total issued by KDDI (truncated from third decimal place).Other company and product names are the trademarks of their respective companies.About Toyota Motor CorporationToyota Motor Corporation (TMC) is the global mobility company that introduced the Prius hybrid-electric car in 1997 and the first mass-produced fuel cell sedan, Mirai, in 2014. Headquartered in Toyota City, Japan, Toyota has been making cars since 1937. Today, Toyota proudly employs 370,000 employees in communities around the world. Together, they build around 10 million vehicles per year in 29 countries, from mainstream cars and premium vehicles to mini-vehicles and commercial trucks, and sell them in more than 170 countries under the brands Toyota, Lexus, Daihatsu and Hino. For more information, please visit www.toyota-global.com. Copyright 2020 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

paloma 30 10 月, 2020

TOKYO, Oct 30, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today submitted a revised shelf registration statement to the Director-General of the Kanto Local Finance Bureau in preparation for its planned issuance of a corporate green bond(1) in the Japan market. The move represents the Company's first issuance of this kind.MHI Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Hisato Kozawa described the significance of the Company's first green bond issuance as follows: "Since its founding, MHI has contributed to progress in society with myriad products and technologies. The funds raised by issuing this green bond will be used to address environmental issues and thereby facilitate achievement of a decarbonized society, and we believe we can contribute to that society by providing a well-balanced energy infrastructure. In this way, the green bond issuance will help resolve energy issues as a means of achieving decarbonization, a cornerstone of our materiality initiatives."1. Objectives and BackgroundMHI contributes to the resolution of global issues through worldwide provision of products and technologies that support infrastructure, both improving people's lives and driving industry forward. Through our business operations we contribute to progress in the world as a company engaged in "monozukuri" -- the traditional Japanese concept of craftsmanship -- based on our corporate philosophy set out in "Our Principles."MHI Group is proactively addressing environmental concerns through its support of the "Declaration on Challenge Zero." Challenge Zero (Challenge Net Zero Carbon Innovation) is a new initiative under which Japanese companies and organizations will promote and support worldwide innovative actions taken to achieve a decarbonized world -- the long-term goal of the Paris Agreement, the international framework focused on addressing climate change.As a measure to enable decarbonized world, MHI Group will bring environmentally improving effect by driving renewable energy/clean energy business (wind power equipment/business, hydrogen power equipment/business, and geothermal power equipment/business), which are the usage purpose set for this fund issuance. Eventually, we aim to contribute to achieving "ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all", which is the 7th Sustainable Development Goal defined by the United Nation.2. Outline of the IssuanceBond name: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. 36th Unsecured Corporate Bond (with Inter-bond pari passu clause)(MHI Green Bond)Maturity: To be determinedIssuance amount: To be determinedIssuance time: To be determinedUse of proceeds: New or existing businesses or projects relating to renewable energy or clean energy (wind, hydrogen and geothermal power systems)Lead-managing underwriters: Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Co., Ltd.; SMBC Nikko Securities Inc.; Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd.; Nomura Securities Co., Ltd.; Daiwa Securities Co., Ltd.; Merrill Lynch Japan Securities Co., Ltd.(2)Green bond structuring agent(3): Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Co., Ltd.3. Preparation of Green Bond Framework and Acquisition of Second Party OpinionIn preparation for issuance of its green bond, MHI Group has compiled the "Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. Green Bond Framework" recording its intentions regarding the four elements stipulated in the Green Bond Guidelines of the International Capital Market Association (ICMA): 1) use of proceeds; 2) process for project evaluation and selection; 3) management of proceeds; and 4) reporting.With respect to evaluation of the green bond's suitability, the Company has received a second party opinion (SPO) from Sustainalytics, a third-party institution, attesting to the bond's conformity with ICMA's "Green Bond Principles 2018" and the "Green Bond Guidelines" (2020 edition) issued by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment.4. Outline of Green ProjectsMHI Group's operations in wind power systems trace back to 1982 when the Company delivered its first commercial unit in Japan. Since then, we have supplied a total of more than 4,200 wind turbines (approx. 4.4 gigawatts) worldwide. In 2014 we established a joint venture with Vestas Wind Systems A/S (Vestas) of Denmark dedicated to business in offshore wind power systems. Known as MHI Vestas Offshore Wind A/S (MVOW), the JV has grown into a top global player in the area of wind systems. On October 29, 2020, MHI made an agreement with Vestas to transfer its shares in MVOW to Vestas and to acquire a 2.5% shareholding in Vestas, in order to strengthen competitiveness in this field by unifying development and manufacturing, including onshore wind systems, under Vestas. The agreement also strengthens MHI Group's partnership with Vestas in wind power systems, for example by MHI occupying one seat on the Vestas board. In addition, in July 2020, with an eye on the overall offshore wind systems value chain, we established a JV with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners P/S (CIP), also of Denmark, to develop an offshore wind power project in Hokkaido. In partnership with CIP, MHI is now entering the domestic market for offshore wind power systems.MHI Group has a robust track record in the manufacture and delivery of diverse products related to hydrogen, including hydrogen production systems and rocket engines that use hydrogen as a liquid fuel. We also have abundant experience in the use of hydrogen to generate electricity: specifically, a history of using hydrogen-containing by-product gas spanning some 50 years, back to the 1970s. In the area of large-scale gas turbines, we have achieved 30vol% hydrogen mixed combustion technology, enabled mainly through development of proprietary combustion chamber technology. In addition, MHI Group is participating in a feasibility study for a project targeting transition to 100% hydrogen firing by 2025 at part (440 megawatts) of a natural-gas-fired GTCC (gas turbine combined cycle) power plant in the Netherlands. Plans call for nearly a complete reduction of the plant's current CO2 emissions (approx. 1.3 million tons per year).MHI Group has continuously worked over many years to develop new geothermal power technologies. For example, we were first in the world to apply "two-phase flow and transport" in combination with a "double-flash" system, which today is a global standard in geothermal power plants. Our geothermal plants, which are based on the results of research accumulated over many years, today demonstrate their high performance and high operating rates worldwide. As an example, the Los Azufres III geothermal plant inaugurated in Mexico in 2015 achieved an operating rate of 99.6% within one year of start-up. MHI Group boasts an abundance of knowledge, experience and technologies in geothermal power systems, and today we rank first in the world in number of total deliveries. Going forward, we will continue to provide superlative geothermal technologies that enable stable supplies of electric power.(1) An unsecured straight bond issued only to finance green projects: i.e. projects that will result in environmental improvement. The first bond designated as a "green bond" was issued in 2008 by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), a member of World Bank Group. The scale of the green bond market has subsequently expanded in response to rising attention focused on the environment and such bonds' potential to contribute to initiatives in environmental areas.(2) Effective November 1, 2020, Merrill Lynch Japan Securities will change its trade name to BofA Securities, Inc.(3) A green bond structuring agent supports the issuance of a green bond largely by advising the issuer on how to prepare a green bond framework and how to obtain an SPO. Copyright 2020 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

paloma 30 10 月, 2020

TOKYO, Oct 30, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu today announced it has been recognized with the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Award, receiving the highest award in the "Top 100 Telework Pioneers" contest sponsored by Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications.The Ministry evaluated Fujitsu highly on its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which included a rapid effort to achieve unprecedented levels of remote-working during the state of emergency announced earlier this year. Fujitsu was additionally commended for the recent roll-out of its "Work Life Shift" initiative and related activities to promote remote-working and reimagine the concept of work for the "New Normal" era. Going forward, Fujitsu will continue to demonstrate its leadership in the venue of work-style transformation, pursuing and promoting optimal ways of working to realize its Purpose(1) while contributing to the acceleration of digital transformation by providing customers with references for new ways of working that implemented internally."Top 100 Telework Pioneers" Contest: Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications AwardWith the aim of promoting the adoption of remote-working practices, Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has started since fiscal 2015 to designate companies and organizations that are successfully and proactively promoting the introduction and use of remote-work as "telework pioneers," selecting 100 exemplary organizations each year through the contest for special recognition. Since fiscal 2016, the highest award granted for exceptional achievements in this area has been the "Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Award," honoring organizations whose initiatives serve as a positive example for others to follow.90% Remote-Working Rate Amidst State of Emergency and "Work Life Shift" CommendedIn response to the Japanese government's declaration of a state of emergency during the peak of COVID-19 infections earlier this year, Fujitsu introduced a comprehensive and expanded remote-working policy to protect its employees and society, moving decisively to achieve an implementation rate of approximately 90% and making remote-working styles the default for Group employees in Japan(2). Even after the declaration of the state of emergency was lifted, Fujitsu demonstrated its commitment to new ways of working with its bold "Work Life Shift" initiative, which established flexible, remote-working styles as the norm for approximately 80,000 Group employees in Japan. With an ongoing remote-working rate of about 80%, Fujitsu has additionally encouraged the use of remote-work with business trips to successfully help employees transition away from transfer assignments that separate them from their families.Overview of "Work Life Shift"In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Fujitsu has fully embraced its vision for a digital-first future, embarking on a path to further accelerate its transformation to a DX company with its "Work Life Shift" concept, which represents a comprehensive initiative to realize employee well-being by shifting preexisting notions of 'life' and 'work' through digital innovation. This concept demonstrates Fujitsu's leadership in driving the digital transformation of working culture and spaces in Japan, where many companies have yet to fully embrace the potential of digital technologies to maximize efficiency and creativity in the workplace. This includes a reevaluation of the conventional practice of commuting to work in fixed offices, as well as the promotion of a variety of measures from both the personnel system and office environment to create new value, encourage innovation, and create an employee experience anchored by the principles of high autonomy and mutual trust.(1) Purpose The company's raison d'etre and role to play. The company defines its purpose as "Fujitsu's purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation."(2) Group employees in Japan excluding some employees at manufacturing sites or on-site customer supportAbout FujitsuFujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company offering a full range of technology products, solutions and services. Approximately 130,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.9 trillion yen (US$35 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020. For more information, please see www.fujitsu.com. Copyright 2020 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

paloma 30 10 月, 2020

TOKYO, Oct 30, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Vestas Wind Systems A/S (Vestas), a world leader in sustainable energy solutions, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), a leading global manufacturing and engineering firm, have signed an agreement to expand their partnership in sustainable energy. The strengthened partnership entails that Vestas will acquire MHI's shares in the MHI Vestas Offshore Wind (MVOW) joint venture, and MHI will acquire 2.5 percent in Vestas and be nominated to a seat in Vestas' Board of Directors.Through the strengthened partnership, Vestas makes an emphatic long-term move in offshore wind energy to become a leading player in offshore wind by 2025 and to expand the two companies' overall leadership in sustainable energy. A new offshore wind turbine platform will also be imminently introduced to improve efficiency and drive the levelized cost of energy further down. The companies also aim to meet customer needs across a wider range of the value chain and increase their global leadership in sustainable energy solutions. To that end and underlining the long-term goal of the agreement, Vestas and MHI will also plan for collaborating in green hydrogen as well as a joint venture in Japan to secure accelerated growth for onshore and offshore wind energy.Henrik Andersen, Group President and CEO of Vestas, said: "Vestas is the leader in onshore wind, but to accelerate the energy transition and achieve our vision we must play a larger role in offshore wind. On behalf of all of Vestas, I'm therefore very excited that Mitsubishi Heavy Industries shares Vestas' vision to become a leading player in offshore wind energy in the long term and will strengthen our partnership by becoming a large shareholder and part of Vestas' Board of Directors. Offshore wind is key to creating a sustainable planet for future generations and offers unique growth, and with today's announcement we underline that we want to be an integral part of both."Seiji Izumisawa, President and CEO of MHI, commented: "We are very pleased to be able to expand our cooperation and collaboration with Vestas, now more than ever, under the backdrop of increasing need for cleaner and more economical energy worldwide. We will continue to strengthen business cooperation by leveraging our respective strengths to support the growth of clean energy around the world, especially in Japan."In Japan, the two companies will establish a joint venture for sales of onshore and offshore wind power turbines and Vestas will, as part of the collaboration, plan for establishing parts of its regional supply chain and production in Japan should market volume and cost-competitiveness allow.The demand for offshore wind energy has accelerated in recent years and is expected to reach around 25 GW per year by 2030 . This development is driven by a 67 percent decline in levelized cost of offshore wind energy since 2012 and growing applicability of offshore wind energy, which is mainly driven by high system value, proximity to load centers, better permitting and public acceptance, as well as large-scale Power-to-X solutions, , an area in which MHI has particular expertise and can contribute to across the value chain.Through the agreement, the two companies seek to accelerate their overall growth journey by integrating onshore and offshore platforms and leveraging Vestas' strengths in both segments. Specifically, this entails a stronger integration between onshore and offshore technology and modular frameworks.Henrik Andersen continued: "On behalf of Vestas, I look forward to welcoming Kentaro Hosomi, CEO, Energy Systems, MHI, to our Board of Directors. We hope to benefit from his visionary and strategic mindset as we seek to create a more sustainable planet for future generations".Vestas' planning of the expected integration of MVOW into the Vestas group will commence immediately and run until transaction closing, focusing on synergies in sales, technology, manufacturing footprint and procurement to sustain customer relationships, lower costs and build a strong shared Vestas culture. Until transaction closing, the executive management of MVOW will consist of Johnny Thomsen, CEO of MVOW, Tatsuichiro Honda, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of MVOW, Kentaro Hosomi, Deputy Chairman of MVOW and CEO, Energy Systems, MHI, and Henrik Andersen, Chairman of MVOW and Group President and CEO of Vestas.On a stand-alone basis, MVOW is expected to report a consolidated revenue for 2020 of approx. EUR 1.4bn, with an EBIT margin of around 4 percent.As part of the agreement, Vestas will acquire MHI's 50 percent share of the MHI Vestas Offshore Wind (MVOW) joint venture against 5,049,337 shares in Vestas that will be issued at closing of the transaction, corresponding to 2.5 percent of Vestas nominal share capital after the capital increase. The transaction has a value of approx. EUR 709m, based on the volume-weighted average of the price for shares in Vestas as quoted on Nasdaq Copenhagen the last five days up to and including 28 October 2020. Following a decision made today by the Board of Directors of Vestas, and subject to completion of the transaction, the share capital of Vestas will be increased by a nominal value of DKK 5,049,337, divided into shares of DKK 1 each, pursuant to the authorisation in article 3(1)(b) of Vestas' Articles of association.Closing of the transaction is expected to take place within either the fourth quarter of 2020 or the first quarter of 2021. 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paloma 30 10 月, 2020

TOKYO, Oct 30, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) and Cyber Defense Institute, Inc., an NEC Group company, today announced their support for the INTERPOL Digital Security Challenge (DSC), a virtual cybercrime investigation event that took place from October 12 to 16. During the event, cybercrime investigation officers and experts in digital forensics from 50 countries came together to tackle a complex cybercrime scenario by exchanging knowledge and expertise. The DSC aims to improve the cybercrime investigation capabilities of the police forces in INTERPOL member states. This was the fourth time that the event was held, following its establishment in 2016, and 100 individuals representing 50 countries from all over the world attended online. Support for this event was based on a long-standing partnership between NEC and INTERPOL in the area of cybersecurity. This year, NEC and Cyber Defense Institute developed exercise scenarios, data for malware transmission terminals, and data for analysis. This was in addition to the provision of analytical environments for exercises, and operational support throughout the exercises. The event also addressed concerns related to new technology themes, such as forensic surveys of drones, and the analysis of file-less malware. The NEC Group globally promotes its "Solutions for Society" as part of supporting the social values of safety, security, efficiency, and equality. Going forward, NEC will continue to contribute to the improvement of cybercrime investigation capabilities throughout the world with the provision of more sophisticated environments for cybercrime surveillance and exercises.About Cyber Defense Institute, Inc.Cyber Defense Institute is a team of top notch engineers that have come together on a mission to protect the safety of cyber space. All members of Cyber Defense Institute face the threats of cyber space in the front line with high ethical standards and a strong sense of social contribution. For more information, visit Cyber Defense Institute at https://www.cyberdefense.jp/en.html. About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. Copyright 2020 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

paloma 30 10 月, 2020

TOKYO, Oct 30, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for for the first half of the current fiscal year (April 2020-March 2021) and the month of September 2020.World ProductionThe First Half of Current Fiscal Year- Production in Japan for the first half of the current fiscal year experienced a year-on-year decrease for the first time in five years.- Production in regions outside of Japan for the first half of the current fiscal year experienced a year-on-year decrease for the second consecutive year.- Worldwide production for the first half of the current fiscal year experienced a year-on-year decrease for the first time in nine years.September 2020- Production in Japan experienced a year-on-year increase for the first time in 13 months.- Production in regions outside of Japan experienced a year-on-year increase for the first time in two months.- Worldwide production experienced a year-on-year increase for the first time in 14 months.Sales in the Japanese MarketThe First Half of Current Fiscal Year- Total Japanese sales for the first half of the current fiscal year experienced a year-on-year decrease for the first time in four years.- New vehicle registrations for the first half of the current fiscal year experienced a year-on-year decrease for the first time in two years.- Sales of mini-vehicles for the first half of the current fiscal year experienced a year-on-year decrease for the first time in four years. September 2020- Total Japanese sales experienced a year-on-year decrease for the 12th consecutive month.- New vehicle registrations experienced a year-on-year decrease for the 12th consecutive month.- Sales of mini-vehicles experienced a year-on-year decrease for the seventh consecutive month.- Fit was the industry's sixth best-selling car among new vehicle registrations for the month of September 2020 with sales of 8,922 units. Freed was the industry's eighth best-selling car among new vehicle registrations for the month of September 2020 with sales of 7,689 units. - N-BOX was the industry's top-selling car in the mini-vehicle category for the month of September 2020 with sales of 18,631 units. N-WGN was the industry's sixth best-selling car in the mini-vehicle category for the month of September 2020 with sales of 8,977 units. Exports from JapanThe First Half of Current Fiscal Year- Total exports from Japan for the first half of the current fiscal year experienced a year-on-year decrease for the second consecutive year.September 2020- Total exports from Japan experienced a year-on-year decrease for the first time in two months.About HondaHonda Motor Co., Ltd. (TSE:7267 / NYSE:HMC / LSE:HNDA) is one of the leading manufacturers of automobiles and power products and the largest manufacture of motorcycles in the world. Honda has always sought to provide genuine satisfaction to people worldwide. The result is more than 120 manufacturing facilities in 30 countries worldwide, producing a wide range of products, including motorcycles, ATVs, generators, marine engines, lawn and garden equipment and automobiles that bring the company into contact with over 19 million customers annually. For more information, please visit http://world.honda.com. Copyright 2020 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

paloma 30 10 月, 2020

TOKYO, Oct 30, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) today announced that it is hosting the NEC Visionary Week, which will be conducted entirely online, from November 12 to December 4, 2020.Themed "Co-creation for tomorrow, designing the future," this NEC flagship event will feature more than 80 conferences and programs, while digitally showcasing the company?s latest innovations and solutions in the fields of AI, Biometrics, Digital Government, 5G mobile communications and more.One of the highlights for international audiences will be the "Global Week," which will start from December 1 with a joint keynote by Mr. Takashi Niino, President and CEO, NEC Corporation, and Mr. Akihiko Kumagai, President of the Global Business Unit, NEC Corporation.During the Global Week, guests can also attend a series of presentations and sessions by leaders from world-renowned organizations, including Mr. Eric S. Yuan, Founder and CEO of Zoom Video Communications Inc., Mr. Jeffrey Goh, CEO of Star Alliance, and Ms. Enrica Porcari, Chief Information Officer of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).Mr. Makoto Enomoto, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), NEC Corporation, said, "We have been exploring the ideal way to deepen our engagement with our customers and partners under the new-normal, and this shift to an entirely virtualized event was the logical choice for us. Through the NEC Visionary Week, we look forward to meeting all our stakeholders online and building further trust in our brand to co-create a brighter future."For more detail of the NEC Visionary Week, please access https://global-event.nec.com/nvw2020.About NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of "Orchestrating a brighter world." NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. Copyright 2020 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

paloma 29 10 月, 2020

KAWASAKI, Japan, Oct 29, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. today announced the development of a technology to make AI models more robust against deception attacks. The technology protects against attempts to use forged attack data to trick AI models into making a deliberate misjudgment when AI is used for sequential data consisting of multiple elements. Figure 1: simple process of generating simulated data attackFigure 2: image of automatic generation of simulated attack dataFigure 3 image of ensemble adversarial training techniquesFigure 4: evaluation of the newly developed technologyWith the use of AI technologies progressing in various fields in recent years, the risk of attacks that intentionally interfere with AI's ability to make correct judgments represents a source of growing concern. Many suitable conventional security resistance enhancement technologies exist for media data like images and sound. Their application to sequential data such as communication logs and service usage history remains insufficient, however, because of the challenges posed by preparing simulated attack data and the loss of accuracy. To overcome these challenges, Fujitsu has developed a robustness enhancement technology for AI models applicable to sequential data. This technology automatically generates a large amount of data simulating an attack and combines it with the original training data set to improve resistance to potential deception attacks while maintaining the accuracy of judgment. By applying this technology to an AI model(1) developed by Fujitsu to judge the necessity of countermeasures against cyber-attacks, it was confirmed that misjudgment of about 88% can be prevented in our own attack test data. Details of this technology will be announced at the Computer Security Symposium 2020 held from October 26 (Monday) to October 29 (Thursday).BackgroundIn recent years, AI has been increasingly used to analyze a vast range of data in fields as varied as medicine, social infrastructure, and agriculture. Nevertheless, the existence of security threats peculiar to AI represents a growing threat. Examples include attaching small stickers to road signs to confuse recognition systems and intentionally trying to trick AI models with slightly changed attack data in order to prevent a correct judgment. To help avoid these types of threats, an adversarial training technique has emerged in which simulated attack data created in advance is added to training data so that the AI model is not fooled when it encounters malicious actors. Previous technologies remain insufficient for dealing with the challenges posed by sequential data, however. AI has a wide range of applications for this type of data, including for the detection of cyber-attacks and credit card fraud, and so a growing need exists to develop technologies that can be applied to sequential data to strengthen resistance against deception attacks.IssuesOne way that cyber-attacks can be detected is through the analysis of communication log data. For instance, when an attacker logs in from the first terminal to another terminal, executes written malware and performs a series of attack operations to spread infection, an AI model can detect the attack from the communication log of such operations. However, attackers disguise attacks by mixing them between legitimate administrative operations, such as collecting server logs or applying patches, which can lead to false negatives in the AI detection model. In order to apply the adversarial training techniques to such a series of data, it is necessary to automatically generate a large amount of data simulating a deception attack as training data. In the case of media data such as images, it is possible to generate simulated attack data easily without damaging the characteristics of the original data by processing the data in units of pixels that cannot be discriminated by humans. However, in the case of sequential data, it is not clear which element affects the characteristics of the original data, so if you simply process a part of the data, the characteristics of the original data may be lost. (Figure 1) For example, the communication log data used to detect a cyber-attack is a series of log lines consisting of various elements such as the source of communication, the destination of the communication, the account used, the execution command, and the command arguments. In addition, even if simulated attack data can be generated, when it's used to train AI, it is necessary to be careful not to decrease the judgment accuracy for the original attack data.Newly Developed TechnologyFujitsu has developed a technology that can automatically generate simulated attack data for training, which can be applied to AI models that analyze sequential data and enable training with less deterioration in the accuracy of attack detection. The features of the developed technology are as follows:1. Automatic generation of simulated attack dataWhen creating simulated attack data, we first prepare the original attack data as a base and the data used for impersonation. In the case of cyber-attacks, the attacker wants to disguise malicious operations as benign operations, so the base data is the communication log data of the malicious operation, and the data used for the disguise is the communication log data of the benign operation. Next, the communication log data of benign operations used for the impersonation is analyzed by the AI model before the countermeasure, and the data with the impersonation effect which is easy to be judged as the benign operation is extracted referring to the result. This extracted data is combined with the communication log data of the base malicious operation, and it is generated as simulated attack data. Since the communication log data of the base malicious operation remains unchanged, a large amount of simulated attack data can be generated automatically without losing its original characteristics (Figure 2).2. Ensemble adversarial training techniquesUsing the original learning data set and the simulated attack data set generated with the new technique described above, two kinds of AI models are constructed: an AI model which works accurately for the original learning data and an AI model which works accurately for deception attack data (Figure 3) and the decision results of the two AI models are integrated by ensemble learning(2) using features indicative of possible deception attack data. In the case a cyber-attack is detected, it becomes possible to use ensemble learning to automatically and appropriately train AI models to decide which AI model's decision should be strongly reflected, since the number of log rows of communication log data and the number of duplicate log rows are used as indicative features. As a result, this technique increases the robustness to deception attacks while keeping loss of accuracy in the original data under control.EffectBy using the newly developed technology, it is possible to strengthen the resistance of the AI model against deception attacks against sequential data. To demonstrate its effectiveness, Fujitsu applied the newly developed techniques to an AI model that determines the necessity of responding to cyber-attacks. As a result, it was confirmed that the accuracy of judgment against simulated attack test data could be improved to about 88% without lowering the accuracy of judgment against the original test data. In addition, when analyzing the test data of the deception attack that went undetected, it was discovered that it was possible to deal with a simple rule such as judging a combination of specific operations as a deception attack, which made it possible to prevent virtually all deception attacks.Future PlansIn the future, Fujitsu plans to expand the application of this technology not only to counter cyber-attacks, but also to a variety of other areas to improve the security of systems using AI. In fiscal 2021, Fujitsu additionally aims to commercialize these techniques as part of a security enhancement technology offering.(1) AI model AI technology that automatically determines whether action needs to be taken in response to a cyberattack. https://bit.ly/31QacSk(2) Ensemble learning Refers to techniques that improve accuracy by combining results from multiple AI modelsAbout FujitsuFujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company offering a full range of technology products, solutions and services. Approximately 130,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.9 trillion yen (US$35 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020. For more information, please see www.fujitsu.com.About Fujitsu LaboratoriesFounded in 1968 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited, Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. is one of the premier research centers in the world. With a global network of laboratories in Japan, China, the United States and Europe, the organization conducts a wide range of basic and applied research in the areas of Next-generation Services, Computer Servers, Networks, Electronic Devices and Advanced Materials. For more information, please see: http://www.fujitsu.com/jp/group/labs/en/. Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd.Security LaboratoryE-mail: aicysec-inquiry@ml.labs.fujitsu.com Copyright 2020 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

paloma 29 10 月, 2020

Duisburg/ Wolfsburg, Oct 29, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Power has recently received an order to supply the first Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) in Europe. The highly efficient hybrid system will be put into operation at the Gas- und Warme-Institut Essen e.V. (GWI) in Essen by March 2022. Among other things, flexible operation of the Hybrid-SOFC and the proportional use of hydrogen as a fuel gas are to be researched under real conditions.The system is part of the research project "KWK.NRW 4.0" and is funded by the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (Hybrid-SOFC) from Mitsubishi Power plays a central role in the project. The highly efficient system not only supplies electricity and heat but can also be used decentralized and independently of the existing power grid. Another key advantage of the Hybrid-SOFC: the system can be operated flexibly with various fuels - from natural gas to biogas and hydrogen.This Hybrid-SOFC can theoretically supply electricity to a large office building, a hospital or about 300 houses with electricity and heat. In addition to natural gas, liquefied natural gas and biogas, it can also be operated with hydrogen, where the only emission is water and contribute to the decarbonization of electricity. Mitsubishi Power already has installed 9 units of Hybrid-SOFC systems in Japan. The plant in Essen will be the first of its kind outside Japan.Thanks to its compact dimensions, the Hybrid-SOFC can also be ideally integrated into a user's existing power and heat supply system. At GWI, the start-up and shut-down procedure of the plant as well as the dynamic (partial load) operation will be demonstrated. "An energy system with a high proportion of renewable energies inevitably requires plants that can supply electricity and heat reliably, quickly and in an environmentally friendly manner when the sun is not shining and the wind is not blowing," says Professor Klaus Gorner, scientific director of GWI. This kind of flexible and sustainable operation - especially with blending of hydrogen as fuel gas - will be comprehensively realized with the Hybrid-SOFC."We are delighted to bring the unique SOFC system to European market. It confirms the growing demand for clean energy sources where Mitsubishi Power has vast expertise", adds Professor Emmanouil Kakaras, Head of the New Products Business Unit at Mitsubishi Power Europe. "Apart from SOFC, we are fully equipped with numerous state-of-the-art technologies and solutions which are contributing to a successful energy transition." These include hydrogen-ready gas turbines, large-scale battery storage solutions, Power-to-X technologies, biomass conversion, and heat pump systems.More information about the Hybrid-SOFC system: https://power.mhi.com/products/sofcAbout Mitsubishi Power Europe GmbHMitsubishi Power Europe GmbH is a market and technology leader in innovative and environmentally-friendly energy solutions. It offers a broad product portfolio, including world's most efficient gas turbines, industrial boilers, and waste treatment. Mitsubishi Power Europe builds the path for a low-carbon society, offering hydrogen and battery storage solutions, biomass conversion, Power-to-X and comprehensive one-stop service business.The company is a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Power, Ltd. It is headquartered in Duisburg, Germany and employs around 670 staff.About Gas- und Warme-Institut Essen e.V. Gas- und Warme-Institut Essen e.V. is a well-recognized research institute with a reputation reaching far beyond its home region of North-Rhine Westphalia. The research and development work is concentrated into two departments: the first deals with appliance technology and fuel engineering, while the other focuses on industrial engineering and combustion technology. The accredited testing laboratory is one of the largest and most important in the gas industry in Germany and contact is maintained to large sections of the community of gas experts via the academy.The GWI currently has 54 member companies, consisting of enterprises such as gas and energy companies, gas suppliers, manufacturers and trade associations. Over 80 qualified and highly motivated employees, with the Institute's powerful technology and excellent laboratory and infrastructure at their disposal, are on hand to address the diverse, challenging questions from of the energy industry and politics.About Mitsubishi Power, Ltd.Mitsubishi Power, Ltd. is a leading provider and innovator of technology and solutions for the global energy sector. Headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, it is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., whose engineering and manufacturing businesses span energy, infrastructure, transport, aerospace, and defense. With more than 18,000 employees more than 30 countries worldwide, Mitsubishi Power designs manufactures, and maintains equipment and systems that drive decarbonization and ensure delivery of reliable power around the world. Among its solutions are a wide range of gas turbines including hydrogen-fueled gas turbines, solid-oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), and air quality control systems (AQCS). Committed to providing exemplary service and working with customers to imagine the future of energy, Mitsubishi Power is also spearheading the development of the digital power plant through its suite of AI-enabled TOMONI solutions.For more information, please visit https://power.mhi.com.PRESS CONTACT:Hasan GuerpinarSpokespersonMitsubishi Power Europe GmbHh_guerpinar@eu.mhps.comTel. +49 203 8038-1661Fax +49 203 8038-1809 Copyright 2020 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

paloma 29 10 月, 2020

TOKYO, Oct 29, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Mazda Motor Corporation's production and sales results for September 2020 and for April through September 2020 are summarized below.I. Production1. Domestic Production(1) September 2020Mazda's domestic production volume in September 2020 decreased 1.7% year on year due to decreased production of passenger and commercial vehicles.[Domestic production of key models in September 2020]CX-5: 30,964 units (up 15.3% year on year)MAZDA3: 13,377 units (down 14.5%)CX-3: 8,270 units (up 31.8%)(2) April through September 2020Mazda's total domestic production volume in the period from April through September 2020 decreased 45.8% year on year due to decreased production of passenger and commercial vehicles.[Domestic production of key models in the period from April through September 2020]CX-5: 110,800 units (down 45.5% year on year)MAZDA3: 37,129 units (down 61.3%)CX-3: 24,999 units (down 53.1%)2. Overseas Production(1) September 2020Mazda's overseas production volume in September 2020 increased 6.7% year on year, reflecting increased production of passenger vehicles.[Overseas production of key models in September 2020]MAZDA3: 13,436 units (up 8.5% year on year)CX-30: 12,779 units (up 21559.3%)CX-4: 6,501 units (up 361.4%)(2) April through September 2020Mazda's total overseas production volume in the period from April through September 2020 decreased 7.9% year on year due to decreased production of passenger and commercial vehicles.[Overseas production of key models in the period from April through September 2020]MAZDA3: 55,321 units (down 6.9% year on year)CX-30: 50,845 units (up 86078.0%)CX-4: 29,441 units (up 42.1%)II. Domestic Sales(1) September 2020Mazda's domestic sales volume in September 2020 decreased 26.1% year on year due to decreased sales of passenger and commercial vehicles.Mazda's registered vehicle market share was 5.6% (down 1.2 points year on year), with a 2.3% share of the micro-mini segment (up 0.3 points) and a 4.4% total market share (down 0.7 points).[Domestic sales of key models in September 2020]MAZDA2: 3,354 units (down 40.7% year on year)CX-30: 2,905 units (up 32.0%)CX-5: 2,605 units (down 22.5%)(2) April through September 2020Mazda's domestic sales volume in the period from April through September 2020 decreased 25.0% year on year due to decreased sales of passenger and commercial vehicles.Mazda's registered vehicle market share was 4.6% (down 0.2 points), with a 2.1% share of the micro-mini segment (up 0.1 points) and a 3.6% total market share (down 0.2 points year on year).[Domestic sales of key models in the period from April through September 2020]MAZDA2 (includes Demio): 12,154 units (down 34.6% year on year)CX-30: 10,117 units (up 1513.6%)CX-5: 8,537 units (down 40.9%)III. Exports(1) September 2020Mazda's export volume in September 2020 increased 6.3% year on year due to increased shipments to North America and Oceania.[Exports of key models in September 2020]CX-5: 29,877 units (up 14.4 % year on year)MAZDA3: 10,208 units (up 13.8%)CX-3: 5,800 units (up 11.7%)(2) April through September 2020Mazda's export volume in the period from April through September 2020 decreased 48.7% year on year due to decreased shipments to North America, Europe, Oceania and other regions.[Exports of key models in the period from April through September 2020]CX-5: 105,645 units (down 44.9% year on year)MAZDA3: 29,143 units (down 61.5%)CX-3: 19,337 units (down 61.5%)IV. Global Sales(1) September 2020Mazda's global sales volume in September 2020 decreased 10.3% year on year due to decreased sales in Japan, Europe and other regions.[Global sales of key models in September 2020]CX-5: 34,494 units (down 4.9% year on year)MAZDA3 (includes Axela): 23,699 units (down 27.7%)CX-30: 18,768 units (up 475.9%)(2) April through September 2020Mazda's global sales volume in the period from April through September 2020 decreased 20.8% year on year due to decreased sales in Japan, the U.S., Europe and other regions.[Global sales of key models in the period from April through September 2020]CX-5: 166,394 units (down 24.7% year on year)MAZDA3 (includes Axela): 114,393 units (down 31.1%)CX-30: 83,017 units (up 2144.9%)About MazdaMazda Motor Corporation (TSE: 7261) started manufacturing tools in 1929 and soon branched out into production of trucks for commercial use. In the early 1960s, Mazda launched its first passenger car models and began developing rotary engines. Still headquartered in Hiroshima in western Japan, Mazda today ranks as one of Japan's leading automakers, and exports cars to the United States and Europe for over 30 years. For more information, please visit www.mazda.com Copyright 2020 JCN Newswire. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com