🔹 In Tech news this week…
Ricoh and Mitsubishi Electric are testing emotion-aware workplace systems through EMOCOI, exploring how affective computing can enhance collaboration, engagement, and human-centric digital work environments.
🔹 In Industrial Tech news this week…
Axelspace has deepened its partnership with KSAT ahead of the GRUS-3 satellite launches, strengthening global Earth observation capabilities and expanding satellite data services for advanced geospatial intelligence.
🔹 In FinTech news this week…
Mizuho Bank has become the first Japanese bank to adopt SAP Multi-Bank Connectivity, marking a shift toward embedded finance and more integrated cross-bank financial infrastructure.
🔹 In HR Tech news this week…
Shukatsu Kaigi and Rikunabi have partnered to launch a new job search platform aimed at improving recruitment efficiency and enhancing digital job-matching experiences for candidates and employers.
🔹 In Health Tech news this week…
A Tohoku University spinout has raised ¥2.65 billion to advance clinical trials for a dementia treatment device, accelerating innovation in neurodegenerative disease care and medical technology development.
🔹 In MarTech news this week…
CloudCIRCUS has launched an AI Ad Agent designed to simplify in-house advertising, enabling businesses to automate campaign creation, optimization, and performance management.
🔹 In Gov Tech news this week…
Minokamo City in Gifu Prefecture is expanding its smartphone-based city hall system by introducing AI functionality, enhancing digital public services and improving citizen engagement through smarter governance tools.
🔹 Article of the Week
Skills intelligence platforms are transforming workforce planning in Japan, with AI-driven systems reshaping how organizations identify, manage, and develop talent in an evolving labor market.
Stay tuned for more such updates! 🚀


