March 23, IMR and , signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on collaboration for study of magnesium alloys and technology. Both institutes plan to exchange researchers and technical information, to promote research collaborations and to host seminars to propel the partnership between the institutes. The MOU signing was carried out at IMR during Prof. Kazuki Takashima, Executive Advisor to the President and his colleague Dr. Ruan Liqun visit IMR.