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Airports & Aviation

Japan Airlines taps SES for multi-orbit satellite connectivity across long-haul fleet

Japan Airlines has expanded its partnership with SES to integrate advanced multi-orbit inflight connectivity on 41 wide-body aircraft. Utilizing electronically steered antennas, the carrier aims to provide high-speed, low-latency internet on international routes, reinforcing its commitment to digital service innovation through 2028.

Japan;Luxembourg | 2 days ago

Pharmaceuticals

Shionogi secures up to $482 million BARDA contract for Fetroja antibiotic production in US

Shionogi Inc. has been awarded a BARDA Project BioShield contract initially funded at $119 million, with options up to $482 million, to establish US manufacturing for antibiotic Fetroja and expand its use against biothreat pathogens including plague and melioidosis.

3 days ago • Japan;United States

Renewable Energy

Neoen enters Japan with 100 mw battery storage project in Hyogo prefecture

French renewables firm Neoen has announced its first Japan investment: a 100 MW/400 MWh battery storage facility in Hyogo Prefecture. The Ako Battery, developed with Equans and Toho, will connect to KEPCO’s grid and is slated for operation in 2028.

1 week ago • Japan

Investments & Funding

Microsoft commits $10 billion to Japan AI Infrastructure and workforce through 2029

Microsoft will invest $10 billion in Japan from 2026 to 2029, expanding in-country AI infrastructure, deepening public-private cybersecurity partnerships, and training over one million workers. The commitment addresses Japan’s projected shortfall of 3.26 million AI and robotics professionals by 2040.

1 week ago • Japan

Mergers & Acquisitions

TotalEnergies and Masdar consolidate Asia renewables pipeline through USD 2.2 billion JV platform

TotalEnergies and Masdar have agreed to combine their onshore renewable assets across Asia into a USD 2.2 billion joint venture, creating a scaled platform to capture rising electricity demand and accelerate project deployment across multiple high-growth markets.

1 week ago • Azerbaijan;Indonesia;Japan;Kazakhstan;Korea (South);Malaysia;Philippines;Singapore;Uzbekistan

Mergers & Acquisitions

Otsuka to acquire Transcend therapeutics in up to $1.225bn neuroscience deal

Otsuka Pharmaceutical has agreed to acquire clinical-stage biotech Transcend Therapeutics for $700 million upfront, plus up to $525 million in milestones. The deal centers on TSND-201, a non-hallucinogenic neuroplastogen in Phase 3 development for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

3 weeks ago • Japan;United States

Telecom & Connectivity

Ericsson secures multi-year core network deal with SoftBank for 5G SA expansion

Ericsson has signed a multi-year framework agreement with SoftBank to deploy cloud-native core network solutions, supporting Japan's transition to 5G Standalone. The deal covers Ericsson's dual-mode 5G Core, user data consolidation, and cloud-based IMS solutions, enabling AI-driven operations and advanced use cases.

3 weeks ago • Japan

Mergers & Acquisitions

Nippon Steel secures JPY 900 billion through co-financing to consolidate U.S. Steel acquisition strategy

Nippon Steel has finalized a multi-institution financing structure totaling about JPY 2 trillion to replace acquisition bridge funding tied to U.S. Steel. The move strengthens its capital structure while enabling long-term investment and operational integration in the U.S. steel market.

4 weeks ago • Japan;United States

AI & Automation

Panasonic expands enterprise AI strategy with global licensing of visual inspection platform

Panasonic Holdings Corporation has introduced global licensing for an AI-driven visual inspection platform created by its Singapore R&D unit. The system is designed to automate inspection and monitoring tasks across manufacturing, construction, and infrastructure sectors, enabling organizations to scale AI deployment while reducing development complexity and operational costs.

1 month ago • Japan

Security & Intelligence

Lockheed Martin to integrate anti-jamming payloads into Japan’s next-generation defense satellite network

Lockheed Martin has partnered with Mitsubishi Electric to provide advanced anti-jamming payloads for Japan’s upcoming defense communication satellites. This collaboration aims to enhance secure, interoperable communications for the Japan Ministry of Defense while expanding regional aerospace capabilities and frequency availability for military operations in the Asia-Pacific.

1 month ago • Japan

Power & Utilities

Japan withdraws from Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear project, raising execution risks for Vietnam’s power expansion plan

Japan has stepped back from plans to participate in Vietnam’s proposed Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear power plant, citing timeline constraints. The decision may affect Vietnam’s long-term capacity planning as the country seeks to prevent future electricity shortages through large-scale baseload additions.

2 months ago • Japan;Vietnam

Latest News

Energy & Power | 2 days ago

EBRD approves USD 65 million for Egypt’s solar-plus-storage infrastructure project

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has committed USD 65 million to finance a hybrid 200 MW solar plant and 120 MWh battery storage facility in Aswan, Egypt. This initiative, developed by HAU Energy, marks a critical step in stabilizing the national grid while advancing the country's transition toward a low-carbon energy infrastructure.

Infrastructure | 2 days ago

USACE awards $113.8 million contract to J.F. Brennan for invasive carp deterrents at Brandon road project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has awarded a $113.8 million contract to J.F. Brennan Company for leading-edge invasive carp deterrents as part of the Brandon Road Interbasin Project in Illinois. The award completes Increment I of the ecosystem restoration effort.

Energy & Power | 2 days ago

CoreMarine and Jumbo Offshore win contract for FLNG mooring installation in Argentina

CoreMarine and Jumbo Offshore have secured a contract from Southern Energy S.A. to transport, install, and hook up soft-yoke mooring systems for two FLNG vessels in Golfo San Matías. The project supports Argentina’s gas export expansion, with installations scheduled for 2027 and 2028.

Government & Policy | 2 days ago

NASA awards $76m data science contract to Development Seed for Marshall space flight center

NASA has selected Development Seed for a $76 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to provide R&D services to the Office of Data Science and Informatics at Marshall Space Flight Center. The contract includes a two-year base period with three one-year options through June 2031.