Asahi Kasei Homes, founded in 1972, develops earthquake-resistant Hebel House using German technology. The company declared 'Long Life Housing' in 1998 with 60+ year structural durability.
Asahi Kasei develops 2μm PCSEL for advanced sensing
Asahi Kasei Microdevices and Kyoto University developed a 2μm photonic crystal surface-emitting laser for advanced sensing applications in healthcare, environmental monitoring, and communications.
Major companies abolish university recommendation hiring
Major Japanese companies like Panasonic, Hitachi, and Fujitsu are abolishing university recommendation-based hiring for technical positions, shifting towards open recruitment and job-based hiring.
JPMorgan: Crypto Market Structure Act likely to pass mid-year
JPMorgan predicts the Crypto Market Structure Act will likely pass by mid-2026, potentially transforming the crypto market and attracting institutional investors.