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HONG KONG, Aug 28, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Baguio Green Group Limited ("Baguio" or the "Group", 01397.HK) is pleased to announce its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2025 (the “Period”).During the Period, the Group’s revenue amounted to approximately HK$1,353.5 million, representing an increase of approximately 4.8% as compared to the same period last year. The overall gross profit margin increased from 7.5% for the same period last year to 9.8%, driving the overall gross profit up by approximately 37.0% to approximately HK$133.0 million. Profit for the Period amounted to approximately HK$58.8 million, representing an increase of approximately 128.1% as compared to the same period last year.Business Overview and ProspectsThe Group’s core business, cleaning services, recorded growth during the Period. Revenue from cleaning services increased by 4.0% to approximately HK$1,076.5 million, accounting for approximately 79.6% of the Group’s total revenue. Gross profit margin of the cleaning business increased from 6.4% for the same period last year to 7.9%, driving the gross profit up by 27.4% to approximately HK$84.7 million, mainly due to the Group’s new cleaning service contracts with various Government departments and different institutions. The Group’s cleaning services cover various scenarios, including Government streets, markets, leisure venues, hospitals and clinics. Other cleaning sites cover numerous different places such as universities, large exhibition centers, Hong Kong International Airport, housing estates and private institutions.Waste management and recycling business recorded revenue of approximately HK$145.3 million, accounting for approximately 10.7% of the Group’s total revenue. The gross profit margin of the waste management and recycling business surged significantly from 12.9% for the same period last year to 19.2%, driving the gross profit of this business up by approximately 46.6% to approximately HK$28.1 million, mainly due to the Government’s proactive promotion of recycling and the substantial expansion of the network of recycling spots, including those for food waste, which facilitated public participation and effectively stimulated collection, and the contribution from the green technology business. The Group continued to provide Government-related waste collection services for five districts, serving a population of approximately 1.6 million. In terms of recycling, the Group is contracted by the EPD of the Government to provide collection services for thousands of recycling spots (including plastics, glass bottles, metals, waste paper and food waste) across Hong Kong. During the Period, the Group provided collection services for recycling bins in public places and schools. Baguio also provides collection services for Recycling Stations of “GREEN@COMMUNITY”, introduced by the EPD, recycling stores and smart recycling machines, and other institutions in Hong Kong. In addition, the Group also provides the Government with glass bottles collection and management services and food waste collection services in several districts in Hong Kong, and is one of the market leaders.Regarding green technology business, the Group won a new contract to supply the Government with a new generation of solar-powered compacting refuse bins. This innovative product is designed with an auto-sensing inlet and indicator lights, and under its sealed design, it is equipped with devices for ventilation, lighting, and deodorization. Meanwhile, it is equipped with a big data platform and wireless technology to monitor data in real time, enabling effective tracking of the status of waste collection points, strategic deployment of resources, optimization of operational efficiency, and enhanced planning for future initiatives. Furthermore, the solar-powered compacting refuse bins adopt solar panels and rely on renewable energy, which significantly reduces carbon emissions. They can be flexibly deployed in various scenarios, suitable for remote areas where there are no refuse collection points. This product is expected to be gradually launched into the market in the year.The Group seized the opportunity of smart city development and has been committed to expanding its market share of smart recycling in recent years. Currently, Baguio’s smart recycling products, such as smart recycling machines, smart food waste recycling machines, and smart balances, have been deployed in different places across Hong Kong, including Government venues and schools, private housing estates, commercial buildings, theme parks, large-scale exhibition venues, and sports stadiums. These products provide the public with convenient recycling services 24 hours a day and help increase Hong Kong’s overall recycling volume.In partnership with Jardine Engineering Corporation Limited, the Pilot Biochar Production Plant at the EcoPark in Tuen Mun has commenced operation. By converting yard waste into high-quality biochar with pyrolysis technology for various applications, the production plant effectively “turns waste into useful resources”.As for the landscaping business, the Group provides landscaping services for a wide range of clients, including large private residences, Government premises, schools, shopping malls, hotels, airports, Hong Kong Housing Authority, Hong Kong Jockey Club, Hong Kong Science Park, the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Lingnan University, etc. During the Period, the Group provided landscaping services for Kai Tak Sports Park, Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park, Nano Parks, and the Tung Chung New Town Extension (West).For pest management business, the Group continued to provide pest management services in Wong Tai Sin and Tai Po districts during the Period. In addition, the Group provided termite control and monitoring services to 29 monuments under the Antiquities and Monuments Office and 24 temples under the Chinese Temples Committee respectively.As of 30 June 2025, the Group’s contracts on hand amounted to approximately HK$3.10 billion, providing considerable revenue for subsequent years.Subsequent to the Reporting Period, the Group has been successfully awarded a 3-year contract from the Marine Department of the Government for approximately HK$150 million for the provision of “Marine Refuse Cleansing and Disposal Services in the Eastern Waters of Hong Kong”. This contract marks a significant milestone for Baguio, as it represents a strategic expansion of its service portfolio from land to sea, further strengthening its leading position in Hong Kong’s integrated environmental services market. Under the contract, Baguio will deliver comprehensive marine refuse cleansing and ship refuse collection services in the Eastern Waters of Hong Kong starting from 1 October 2025 including, but not limited to: Victoria Harbour, Central, Sheung Wan, Causeway Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui, Yau Ma Tei, Cheung Sha Wan, Shau Kei Wan, Kwun Tong, Sai Kung, Tolo Harbour and Tai Po. Winning this contract signifies strong market recognition of Baguio’s outstanding performance over the past 45 years. The Group will seamlessly extend its professional standards and operational efficiency in land-based waste management to the marine environment, striving to safeguard Hong Kong’s valuable marine ecosystem and present a cleaner, more beautiful Victoria Harbour to both residents and tourists.Recently, the Group has been successfully awarded two 35-month contracts from the EPD, with a total value of approximately HK$43 million. Starting from September 2025, the Group will be responsible for operating the “GREEN@Tai Wo” and “GREEN@Po Lam” recycling stores, and will collaborate with nearby buildings, organizations, and community stakeholders to establish and operate fixed and mobile recycling spots for waste collection, provide community recycling support to facilitate citizens, and promote and educate the public on waste sorting and recycling in the community to strengthen citizens’ recycling habits.In addition, the Promotion of Recycling and Proper Disposal of Products (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2025 submitted by the Government was passed by the Legislative Council on 23 July 2025. This bill establishes a common legal framework for producer responsibility scheme applicable to different products. Under this framework, the Government plans to submit the producer responsibility scheme on plastic beverage containers and beverage cartons in the coming year. The scheme encourages citizens to return used containers for recycling to earn rebate, which will help significantly increase the recycling rate. Benefiting from the scheme, Baguio’s recycling volume is expected to be directly driven up, providing attractive returns for the Group’s long-term investments in recycling services and competitive barriers.The Government is actively developing the Northern Metropolis. Four new development areas include Kwu Tung North/Fanling North, Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen, Yuen Long South, and San Tin Technopole are under construction. The Government has resumed more than 400 hectares of private land within these four new development areas, completed land levelling for 80 hectares, and is progressively handing over these lands to relevant departments for building road and railway infrastructure, public and private housing, schools, public markets, ecological conservation, as well as development of innovation and technology industry. The Group believes that this will bring opportunities for many of its core businesses.Looking forward, the Group will continue to increase the market share of its core businesses and proactively engage in expansion in Hong Kong and beyond. Meanwhile, in line with the development of the Company, it will actively explore potential mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures or new business projects to accelerate future business growth and deliver substantial and long-term returns to shareholders.For details of the Group's 2025 interim results announcement, please visit:https://www.baguio.com.hk/en/investor/notices/ About Baguio Green Group LimitedEstablished in 1980, Baguio Green Group (Stock code: 01397.HK) is one of Hong Kong’s largest integrated environmental management solution providers. It provides a full spectrum of professional services including professional cleaning, waste collection & recycling, waste management, green technology, green products, horticulture & landscaping, and pest control. The Group delivers innovative environmental solutions using the latest technologies to serve a wide range of customers in various sectors including Government departments, statutory organizations and multinational corporations. Fully committed to ESG, the Group works relentlessly to advance sustainable development and create a cleaner, greener, healthier city for a greener tomorrow.Baguio Green Group Limited, https://www.baguio.com.hk [XHKG:01397] Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Japan, August 28, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced a summary of automobile production, Japan domestic sales, and export results for the month of July 2025.For more details, please visit: https://global.honda/content/dam/site/global-en/newsroom-new/cq_img/news/2025/08/c250828beng/c250828beng.pdf Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Toyota City, Japan, August 28, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Toyota Motor Corporation announces its sales, production, and export results for July 2025, including those for subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. and Hino Motors, Ltd.Click here for detailed sales, production, and export results ("Detailed data (Excel)")Toyota Motor Corporation works to develop and manufacture innovative, safe and high-quality products and services that create happiness by providing mobility for all. We believe that true achievement comes from supporting our customers, partners, employees, and the communities in which we operate. Since our founding over 80 years ago in 1937, we have applied our Guiding Principles in pursuit of a safer, greener and more inclusive society. Today, as we transform into a mobility company developing connected, automated, shared and electrified technologies, we also remain true to our Guiding Principles and many of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals to help realize an ever-better world, where everyone is free to move.SDGs Initiatives: https://global.toyota/en/sustainability/sdgs/ Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

KARIYA, JAPAN, August 28, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Graduate School of Engineering at the University of Tokyo (Dean: Yasuhiro Kato, hereinafter "the University of Tokyo") and DENSO CORPORATION (Headquarters: Kariya, Aichi Prefecture; President & CEO: Shinnosuke Hayashi, hereinafter "DENSO") have jointly established a Social Cooperation Program*1, "Building Sustainable Production System Infrastructure with Advanced AI Technology" as of Tuesday, April 1, 2025.This course aims to further enhance Japan’s strength in lean manufacturing technology*2—a hallmark of its manufacturing industry—by leveraging digitalization and AI technologies, thereby constructing a new operational platform for next-generation production systems. The initiative will focus on systematizing the expertise traditionally handed down by skilled professionals on the production floor and promoting the sustainable evolution of production systems. In addition, by organizing and applying the information collected, the course will contribute to developing human resources for the future of manufacturing by integrating these insights into next-generation manufacturing education.*1 Social Cooperation Program:In the context of Japanese universities, this refers to a specialized course or research program established within a faculty or graduate school, funded and co-developed in partnership with external organizations such as private companies (excluding national research and development agencies). The aim is to jointly address common public-interest issues through collaborative research and education.*2 Lean Manufacturing technology:A production management and on-site operations methodology that achieves highly efficient manufacturing by thoroughly eliminating waste. Lean manufacturing is widely recognized for optimizing processes and maximizing productivity and is a distinctive strength of Japanese manufacturing industries.Conceptual Diagram of Sustainable Production System- BackgroundWhile Japanese manufacturing is distinguished by its strength in lean manufacturing technologies, the industry is currently facing serious challenges such as a declining labor force and difficulties in passing down specialized skills and expertise. To overcome these issues and achieve sustainable growth, it is imperative to accelerate digitalization on the factory floor and leverage AI technologies.Although enormous amounts of data are accumulated daily at production sites, the reality is that this data is not being fully utilized. Furthermore, the expert skills and judgment possessed by experienced workers—often referred to as "tacit knowledge"—are inherently difficult to formalize and transfer, making knowledge succession a significant challenge. In order to dramatically enhance productivity and build resilient production systems capable of adapting to change, it is essential to integrate extensive data with expert knowledge through AI technologies, thereby creating new value for the manufacturing sector.- OverviewProgram Name: "Building Sustainable Production System Infrastructure with Advanced AI Technology"Duration: April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2029Affiliated Department: Graduate School of Engineering, The University of TokyoCollaborating Company: DENSO CORPORATIONResponsible faculty member:Jun Ota (Professor, Research into Artifacts, Center for Engineering (RACE), School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo)Yasushi Umeda (Professor, Department of Precision Engineering, School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo)Tatsunori Hara (Associate Professor, Research into Artifacts, Center for Engineering (RACE), School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo)Kohei Kaminishi (Project Lecturer, Research into Artifacts, Center for Engineering (RACE), School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo)dedicated website: https://denso.fa.race.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/- Contents of Specific ResearchSystematization of Knowledge on Data Analysis Processes and Logic for Production System OperationsWe will systematize the processes and logic for analyzing operational data obtained from manufacturing sites and translating these insights into improvements, establishing them as reusable knowledge.Extraction of Information from Operational Data and Process/Equipment Models; Analysis and Inference of Causes of Abnormality and CountermeasuresWe will combine detailed operational data such as sensor data and images with models of production processes and equipment and use AI to extract useful information. Based on this, we are developing technology to automatically analyze and infer the causes of production abnormalities and countermeasures.Model and Knowledge Management for the Sustainable Development of Production System Operation PlatformsWe will establish effective model management and knowledge management methods to keep the developed knowledge models and accumulated knowledge up to date, enabling the production system to continuously evolve and develop.Systematization of Research Outcomes and Application to Next-Generation Monozukuri EducationWe will organize and systematize the research outcomes obtained through this course and apply them to the development of educational programs designed to cultivate talent for the future of Monozukuri, where AI and data utilization are essential.We aim to establish methods that contribute to the construction of a sustainable next-generation production system operation platform by combining the University of Tokyo's cutting-edge AI research capabilities with DENSO's manufacturing knowledge and technologies cultivated over many years.Reference 1: To commemorate the launch of this joint lecture series, we will hold a public kickoff symposium to introduce its activities to a wide audience. Through presentations on research topics by lecture series members and panel discussions by speakers, we will examine the future of next-generation production systems.Symposium OverviewDate: Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM (Optional Tour: 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM)Venue: Room 51, 1st Floor, Building 5, Faculty of Engineering, Hongo Campus, The University of Tokyo, and online (via Zoom)Participation fee: FreeFor details such as how to apply, please refer to the website of the Research into Artifacts, Center for Engineering (RACE), The University of Tokyo. (https://race.t.u-tokyo.ac.jp/Reference 2: To foster a sense of unity between the University of Tokyo and DENSO, and to encourage deeper empathy with DENSO’s philosophy, the dedicated classroom in Building 5 of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo used for this course will be decorated with DENSO’s corporate colors and logo from September 2025 until March 2029, when the course concludes. 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TOKYO, Japan, August 28, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced plans to exhibit a wide variety of Honda mobility products, including motorcycles, automobiles, power products and aircraft, as well as related technologies and concept models at the Japan Mobility Show 2025 (Press days: October 29 – 30, Public days: October 31 – November 9, 2025).Honda is planning to share more information about the exhibit in stages leading up to the start of the show. Today, Honda unveiled the concept of the Honda booth and some of the models that will be included in the exhibit, and introduced the outline of Honda exhibits for the “Main Programs” to be organized by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA).Images of Honda booth*Note: Vehicles/exhibits shown in these images differ from the actual exhibits.Honda Japan Mobility Show 2025 special website:http://global.honda/en/japan-mobility-show/2025/Honda to exhibit a wide variety of mobility products and technologies for land, sea and skies created by “The Power of Dreams.”Since its founding, Honda has always been driven by the dreams of Honda associates and creating mobility products using its original technologies and ideas. As a comprehensive mobility company, Honda continues to take on challenges to augment possibilities for people and society through its mobility products and services.At the Japan Mobility Show 2025, Honda will exhibit a wide variety of its mobility products for land — mostly automobiles and motorcycles — as well as mobility products for the sea and skies, which represent Honda dreams realized with its latest technologies.The exhibit will include Honda 0 Series EV models, scheduled for global market introduction in 2026, as well as motorcycle and automobile models which are already on the market. In addition, Honda will bring back the full-size interior mockup of the HondaJet Elite II light business jet, which was exhibited at the Japan Mobility Show 2023, welcoming visitors to step into the mockup to experience the spacious interior of HondaJet.The Honda booth is designed to enable the visitors to experience dream-inspiring mobility products Honda created with its original technologies and ideas while being driven by its own dreams. The complete list of items to be included in the Honda exhibit will be shared toward the end of September, via news release and the Honda Japan Mobility Show 2025 special website.Some of the key models to be on displayAutomobiles:Honda 0 Saloon Prototype – Japan premiereThe Honda 0 Saloon, the flagship model of the Honda 0 Series, is based on the newly developed dedicated EV architecture and will feature a number of next-generation technologies that embody the “Thin, Light, and Wise” development approach of the Honda 0 Series.Honda 0 SUV Prototype – Japan premiereThe Honda 0 SUV Prototype is the prototype of a mid-size EV SUV, which will be the first Honda 0 Series model to be launched to market. By applying the “Thin, Light, and Wise” approach to an SUV, the interior space was further increased, and a spacious cabin was achieved with an outstandingly clear and unrestricted field of view and great flexibility.Motorcycles:CUV e: – Production modelThe Honda CUV e: is a Class-2 category*1 electric personal commuter powered by Honda Mobile Power Pack e: swappable battery.Rebel 1100 S Edition Dual Clutch Transmission – Production modelHonda Rebel 1100 is a large-size cruiser model equipped with a dual clutch transmission.Other Honda mobility products:HondaJet Elite II – Full-size interior mockupHondaJet Elite II is a light business jet that realizes the ultimate ownership experience and comfort, with enhanced performance over the HondaJet Elite and the further pursuit of functional beauty.Honda BF350 Large-size Outboard Motor – Production model Honda BF350 is a flagship model of Honda outboard motors, which combines high power and fuel efficiency while featuring simple and clean styling that suits any boat.Honda to exhibit within the “Main Programs” organized by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA)- Tokyo Future Tour 2035 – Excited about the future of mobility –The Tokyo Future Tour 2035 program is designed to inspire excitement about the future of Japan including how mobility products and services will play important roles in society. Visitors can experience near-future technologies and how such technologies will change people’s daily lives 10 years from now.Honda is planning to exhibit multiple items including the Miimo Series robotic lawn mower models and the UNI-ONE personal mobility device that enables the user to move in all directions simply by shifting their body weight while sitting.- Mobility Culture Program – Excited about mobility products themselves –The Mobility Culture Program, that could not be realized anywhere but the Japan Mobility Show, will focus on various forms of mobility products and the stories behind them — mainly with cars and motorcycles that have long been deeply rooted in people’s daily lives and have continued to bring excitement to many people.Honda is planning to exhibit the McLaren Honda MP4/4, which established the then-record for most wins in a single season of the FIA*2 Formula One (F1) World Championship – 15 wins in 16 races – and won the double crown of the Constructors’ and Drivers’ titles in 1988. The Honda exhibit will also include multiple motorcycle models, such as the NSR 500, which captured the championship in the 500cc class of the FIM*3 Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix in 1994.- Startup Future Factory – Excited about mobility business –The Startup Future Factory program will bring together cutting-edge technologies and unique ideas of startup companies which will shape the future of mobility, showcasing co-creation activities toward next-generation businesses in the mobility industry.Honda is planning to set up a booth dedicated to the Honda IGNITION program, a new business creation program of Honda, which encourages Honda associates to apply their unique technologies and ideas to solve societal issues and create new value for people and society.- Out of KidZania in Japan Mobility ShowThis collaborative program with KidZania, which operates facilities that offer kids realistic role-play opportunities for career and social experiences, will enable visitors in grades 1 to 6 to have fun experiencing various careers related to the mobility industry.Honda is planning to offer interactive content through which visitors will have fun learning about the mechanical structure of Honda UNI-ONE and drafting new business proposals for the utilization of UNI-ONE. JAMA is planning to share more details about each of these programs and exhibits from September onward. *1 The Class-2 category: A category defined by the Road Vehicles Act of Japan as “vehicles equipped with two or more wheels and an engine with total displacement of more than 50 cc and less than 125cc or an electric motor with rated output of more than 0.6 kW and less than 1.0kW.”*2 Federation Internationale de l’Automobil*3 Federation Internationale de MotocyclismeAbout Japan Mobility Show 2025Organizer:Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc.Dates:Press Days: October 29 & 30, 2025General Public Days: October 31(13:30) – November 9, 2025Venue:Tokyo Big Sight (location: Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo, Japan)Official website:https://www.japan-mobility-show.com/ (Japanese)https://www.japan-mobility-show.com/en/ (English) Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Tokyo, Japan, August 27, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) — NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has developed AI technology capable of recognizing and digitalizing the tasks of workers without pre-training and utilizing on-site video from wide area worksites that use multiple cameras, including distribution warehouses, factories, and construction sites.As this newly developed technology can be installed immediately at industrial workplaces, it will contribute to the visualization of entire worksites, which had previously not been possible, thereby improving productivity, optimizing the allocation of human resources, and streamlining workflows. NEC intends to commercialize this technology by fiscal year 2026.While labor shortages are intensifying at distribution warehouses, factories, construction sites, and other industrial workplaces, many processes reliant on manual labor remain. As such, there is a growing demand to optimize the allocation of personnel and work processes by visualizing working conditions to utilize the limited labor force more effectively. Although technology for recognizing work tasks from video already exists, in order to recognize specific tasks at workplaces, a great deal of time and effort have been needed for preparations, including collecting on-site video data and training AI models.Moreover, to digitalize work tasks over an entire wide area worksite using multiple cameras, workers must be identified across video from all cameras, and the work tasks recognition results must be consolidated for each worker. With conventional technology, however, it has been challenging to accurately distinguish workers wearing identical uniforms and to continue identifying the same person without error across multiple cameras.The features of NEC’s newly developed technology are as follows.1. Can be installed immediately since it is capable of recognizing work tasks in video from text input aloneUtilizing a vision language model (VLM), NEC has developed AI technology capable of recognizing a wide variety of work tasks without the need for pre-training and using video data. Recognition simply requires text input explaining individual work tasks, such as "retrieving packages from a shelf" for picking tasks or "pushing a cart to transport items" for cart transporting tasks.In the past, work task recognition required collecting and annotating video data, and conducting AI model training, which could take several weeks to complete. In addition, identifying relevant objects that workers interact with or operate has conventionally proven difficult, thus recognizing tasks from video at industrial sites where various objects are intermingled has been a challenge.This newly developed technology first (A) utilizes VLM in advance to analyze and extract features from text input describing individual work tasks. When analyzing video, this technology (B) identifies the relevant objects which a worker interacts with or operates using a proprietary AI model* for capturing relationships between people and objects, and then utilizes VLM to extract features from images containing the worker and the identified objects. By comparing and matching features extracted in (A) and (B), work tasks can be recognized from text input alone.2. Contributes to the optimization of wide area worksites through digitalization of worker movement and work tasksThe utilization of multiple cameras contributes to the optimization of on-site work by identifying workers moving around the entire site without relying on clothing or other visual characteristics, and digitalizing the work tasks of each worker over an extended period of time across the entire worksite.By estimating the locations of individual workers in a digital twin space (three-dimensional coordinates) by referencing the locations of the workers visible in each camera image (two-dimensional coordinates) and measuring the proximity of their locations and movement patterns on a digital twin, this technology makes it possible to identify the same person across multiple cameras with a high degree of accuracy. Moreover, since the camera parameters (i.e., camera position and orientation) necessary to estimate locations of workers are automatically estimated, the time and effort required for on-site installation can be minimized.* NEC develops image recognition technology to digitalize a wide variety of work activitieshttps://www.nec.com/en/press/202211/global_20221128_01.htmlAbout 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 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, August 27, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Corporation (MC), through a consortium led by our subsidiary Mitsubishi Corporation Offshore Wind Ltd., has been developing offshore wind projects in three areas off the coast of Japan (1) Noshiro City, Mitane Town, and Oga City (Akita Prefecture), (2) Yurihonjo City (Akita Prefecture), and (3) Choshi City (Chiba Prefecture).As announced in February 2025, MC has been reviewing the business plans for these projects due to unexpected changes in the business environment. As a result of the review, we have decided not to proceed with the development of the projects.Since MC’s selection as the operator of these projects in December 2021, in the wake of the pandemic and the Ukraine crisis, the business environment for offshore wind power has significantly changed worldwide due to factors such as tight supply chains, inflation, exchange rates, and rising interest rates.To adapt to these unexpected changes, we have been pursuing various options including reassessment of costs, project schedule, and revenue. However, after discussions among the partners, we have determined that establishing a viable business plan is not feasible given the current conditions.The majority of the losses related to this matter have already been accounted for in prior years, and any additional losses are expected to be limited.We continue to recognize renewable energy, including offshore wind power, as an essential element of Japan's energy mix. We remain committed to working toward the realization of a decarbonized society while closely monitoring the business environment.Inquiry RecipientMitsubishi CorporationTelephone:+81-3-3210-2171 Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Kawasaki, Japan, August 27, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced the development of a secure and efficient AI agent platform to accelerate operational efficiency and ensure stable medical service provision in Japan’s healthcare sector. The new platform includes an orchestrator AI agent, a centralized system that supports the collaboration and coordination of multiple specialized healthcare-specific agents developed by Fujitsu and other partner companies. The initiative aims to contribute to the rapid implementation of world-leading medical operational practices, thereby driving business transformation and improving sustainability within Japan's healthcare industry. The development of this platform was supported by NVIDIA, a global leader in accelerated computing and foundational AI agent technology.In 2025, Fujitsu will accelerate commercialization of the platform by collaborating with advanced medical institutions and partners around the world to verify the effectiveness of the newly developed healthcare orchestrator AI agent and develop specific industry-focused AI agents.Moving forward, under its Fujitsu Uvance business model, which aims to address societal challenges, Fujitsu will continue to transform healthcare and drug discovery through data and AI, realizing a society where personalized treatment opportunities are available to everyone and advancing the well-being of individuals. Figure1: overall concept of the initiative Overview of the new AI agent platformFujitsu will provide a suite of task-specific AI agents for medical workflows through the AI agent platform, leveraging its extensive operational knowledge in healthcare and broad collaborations with medical institutions. This platform can seamlessly integrate a wide range of AI agents, including those for data structuring and interoperability monitoring, and flexibly incorporates partner-developed healthcare-specific AI agents. This comprehensive approach supports broad and rapid transformation of operational processes.To streamline complex operations, AI agents must collaborate effectively. Fujitsu’s healthcare orchestrator AI agent implemented in this platform centrally controls and automates medical operational workflows both within and outside institutions, and can autonomously combine and utilize various specialized medical applications.Fujitsu’s AI agent platform will empower healthcare professionals to concentrate on core duties like diagnosis and patient care. Medical institution managers can strategically reallocate staff to essential tasks, improving revenue and enhancing recruitment and retention through better working environments. Patients will benefit from reduced waiting times and receive timely, optimal medical services tailored to their individual needs. Figure2: value provided to the healthcare industry through the initiative By combining Fujitsu's deep operational knowledge of Japanese medical information systems with NVIDIA's leading agentic AI technology, such as NVIDIA NIM microservices and NVIDIA Blueprints, Fujitsu aims to support the implementation of world-leading medical operational practices.Related LinksFujitsu UvanceNVIDIA NIM microservicesNVIDIA BlueprintsPress Conference MaterialsHeld on August 27, 2025Materials from the press conference on healthcare AI agent Fujitsu’s Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015 represent a set of common goals to be achieved worldwide by 2030.Fujitsu’s purpose — “to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation” — is a promise to contribute to the vision of a better future empowered by the SDGs.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

ISO 19443, based on ISO 9001, targets enhanced quality throughout the nuclear energy supply chainWith the acquisition of ISO 9001 plus ISO 19443, MHI will now contribute further to safer, stable operation of nuclear power plantsCertification Award CeremonyTOKYO, August 27, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has become the first Japanese company to acquire ISO 19443:2018(Note) certification, an international quality standard for quality in the field of nuclear energy. This certification attests to the extremely high level of MHI's quality management systems in its nuclear energy business, and affirms that MHI is fully compliant with corresponding international standards to ensure quality and foster a culture of safety in the industry.MHI has continuously received certification of its nuclear energy operations since acquiring ISO 9001 for the first time in September 1996. The newly acquired ISO 19443 certification demonstrates that, in addition to ISO 9001, MHI has been evaluated as satisfying the requirements established under ISO 19443 in 2018.For companies that supply products and services important to nuclear safety (ITNS), ISO 19443 incorporates requirements including focused attention paid to the development of safety culture in certified companies and the instillation of safety culture throughout the supply chain.Over the years, MHI has built quality management systems conforming not only to ISO 9001 but to other requirements of various kinds. As a manufacturer of nuclear power plants, MHI has delivered equipment and services of outstanding quality, contributing to enhanced safety and the stable operation of nuclear power plants. Now, with the acquisition of ISO 19443 certification, our quality management system for nuclear power business has been recognized as highly reliable internationally and MHI will contribute further to the safe and stable operation of nuclear power plants.Specific requirements for the application of ISO 9001:2015 by organizations in the supply chain of the nuclear energy sector supplying products and services important to nuclear safety (ITNS)About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, August 27, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Logisnext Co., Ltd., part of the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, will exhibit at the "4th INNOVATION EXPO" held from September 10 to 12 at Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center), East Hall 4-8.This will be the second time Mitsubishi Logisnext has participated in this expo, which alternates with "Logis-Tech Tokyo". Under the theme "Have you given up on automation? Why not start automating forklift operations?" the company will showcase a live demonstration of the "PLATTER Auto S Type," an automated forklift equipped with Mitsubishi Logisnext's automation technology "SynfoX."SynfoX is an automation technology developed with the elemental technologies of MHI's Digital Innovation brand "ΣSynX" (Sigma Syncs)(Note). A prototype was presented at the "16th Logis-Tech Tokyo" held in September 2024, and this event will mark the unveiling of the product version aimed for release in fiscal 2025.Since its inception in 1958, the Mitsubishi Logisnext Platter model range has evolved in terms of safety, operability, and energy efficiency, becoming synonymous with reach-type battery forklifts that are widely used in logistics operations today. However, with chronic labor shortages and increasing work burdens becoming serious social issues, Mitsubishi Logisnext, which developed the world's first automated forklift in 1971, has created a new Platter model: the "PLATTER Auto S Type", to support the efficiency of warehouse operations through automation.During the presentation, the operation and cargo handling tasks performed by a manned Platter forklift will be replicated using a PLATTER Auto S Type. The demonstration will take place on a stage designed to resemble a working environment, allowing attendees to experience the effects of automation by comparing tasks before and after implementation.Additionally, the actual equipment will be operational between presentations, showcasing automation and autonomy solutions for all warehouse tasks involving reach-type battery forklifts, from inbound inspection to storage and outbound shipping.Other features include an automated truck loading system and automation technologies for cold storage, as well as various safety support options to meet the needs for safety and security in logistics scenes, which will be introduced through monitor displays.Going forward, Mitsubishi Logisnext will continue to leverage its technical expertise as a pioneer in comprehensive logistics equipment manufacturing to develop products and provide solutions addressing challenges in the logistics industry.ΣSynX is MHI's Digital Innovation brand expressing "Smart Connections" integrating intelligence and technologies for coordination between humans and machines. Applying these concepts, this standard platform synchronizes and coordinates various types of machinery systems, including logistics products.4th INNOVATION EXPODates: September 10 (Wed) - 12 (Fri), 2025 10:00-17:00Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, East Hall Booth 4-103Pre-registration: https://www.logistech-online.com/en/About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

DELHI, Aug 26, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), a company engaged in the industrial precious metals business of TANAKA, and TANAKA ELECTRONICS Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Kanzaki-gun, Saga Prefecture; CEO: Toshiya Yamamoto), will exhibit for the first time at SEMICON India 2025 one of the largest international exhibitions in the semiconductor sector, to be held in New Delhi, India, from 2nd to 4th Sept 2025. At the exhibition, we will introduce a comprehensive range of precious metal-based advanced materials and solutions designed for next-generation semiconductors, power devices, and precious metal recycling, supporting the realization of a circular economy.TANAKA Deepens Commitment to India’s Semiconductor FutureTANAKA strengthened its presence in India with the establishment of TANAKA Kikinzoku Kogyo (India) Ltd. in Mumbai in 2019, serving as a strategic hub for India, the Middle East, and African markets. Currently, our Mumbai base is our core business, focusing on sales and market research. As India accelerates its semiconductor focus, TANAKA is proud to support this growth with globally trusted precious metal technologies and decades of materials expertise.With a legacy in packaging materials dating back to the 1960s, we are proud to be a leading semiconductor materials company. At SEMICON India 2025, we will showcase our advanced materials—including bonding wires, silver pastes, and precision probe pins—engineered to support the growing demands of India’s advanced packaging and testing ecosystem. As we grow alongside India’s semiconductor ambitions, we plan to extend our support to front-end manufacturing by introducing sputtering targets engineered for high-purity, uniform thin film deposition—critical for consistent device performance. TANAKA provides proprietary recycling technologies and a comprehensive one-stop solution spanning procurement, processing, manufacturing, sales, and recycling. Built on procurement channels, advanced expertise, product development, research capabilities, and a global network cultivated since our founding, we ensure efficient resource recovery and enhance supply chain resilience. Through this integrated approach, TANAKA advances the circular economy and, as a long-term partner, is committed to supporting next-generation semiconductor manufacturing and contributing to the sustainable growth of industry.Main Exhibited ProductsThe main products on display will include silver (Ag) sintering paste for bonding semiconductor chips to lead frames or organic substrates, as well as bonding wires made from gold (Au), copper (Cu), and aluminum (Al) for establishing electrical connections between semiconductor chips and external electrodes. Also, featured will be probe pins used in semiconductor testing equipment, targets and deposition materials for dry film formation processes, and precious metal recovery and refining technologies that contribute to the development of a sustainable society.- Bonding wiresTANAKA's various bonding wire productsWe provide bonding wire and ribbons, such as ultra-fine wires (10-38µm) made of gold (Au), silver (Ag), copper (Cu), and aluminum (Al) as connection materials for electrical signals, as well as thick wires (100-500µm) for power devices. These bonding wires feature smooth, clean surfaces and excellent dimensional stability, and are provided as part of an integrated solution that includes our extensive expertise in metal bonding.- Silver (Ag) sintering pasteTANAKA's conductive die bond adhesive Silver (Ag) sintering pasteConductive die bond adhesive silver (Ag) sintering paste is compatible with silicon (Si) for power device applications, as well as next-generation semiconductors such as silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN). The product lineup includes a hybrid bonding type that offers both high thermal conductivity and exceptional reliability, along with a sintering type featuring thermal conductivity exceeding 200 W/m·K.- Sputtering targetTANAKA's sputtering target productsWe offer a wide range of sputtering target products for hard disk drives, semiconductors, and quartz devices. With over 140 years of expertise in precious metal sourcing and high-purity refining, we ensure stable supply and high performance. Our strengths include advanced purification and alloying, strict compliance in raw material procurement, flexible delivery, and comprehensive technical support. We also actively pursue R&D to meet the evolving needs of our customers.- Probe Pin MaterialsTANAKA's Probe Pin materials for use in semiconductor testing equipmentTANAKA provides high-conductivity, wear-resistant probe pin materials designed for micro-pitch testing, with support for customized specifications. As performance requirements vary by application—ranging from mechanical properties such as hardness and flexibility to electrical properties such as resistivity—we offer a broad lineup of materials including palladium alloys, copper alloys, iridium, and rhodium. In recent years, demand has increased for greater hardness to reduce wear at the plunger tip of Pogopin. While the maximum hardness of palladium alloys available in the market has conventionally been around 560 HV, through our proprietary technology we have successfully developed a new material, “TK-SK,” that achieves a hardness of 640 HV.- Precious metal recyclingTANAKA's one-stop service to realize sustainable semiconductor industryTANAKA have developed precious metal recovery and refining services, providing a one-stop recycling solution from collection and refining to remanufacturing, built on a foundation of trust, confidence, and advanced technology. We are committed to the efficient recycling of rare and valuable resources such a precious metal, and TANAKA actively contributes to the realization of a sustainable society.Exhibition Overview – SEMICON India 2025- Exhibition Name: SEMICON India 2025- Dates: September 2 (Tue) – 4 (Thu), 2025 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (local time in India)- Venue: Yashobhoomi (IICC), New Delhi, India- Booth Number: 469- Main Exhibits: Bonding wires, Ag sintering paste, sputtering targets & deposition materials, probe pins, precious metal recycling & refiningFor more details on TANAKA products for semiconductor industry, please refer to the URLs below:- Semiconductor Fabrication and TANAKAhttps://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/solution/main-product/product07/About TANAKA ELECTRONICS Co., Ltd.,Head office: 2303-15, Yoshida, Yoshinogari-cho, Kanzaki-gun, SagaEstablished: 1961CEO: Toshiya YamamotoCapital: JPY 1,880 millionSales: JPY 29,780,383,000 (FY2024)Employees: 871 (including overseas subsidiaries) (December 31, 2024)Main businesses: Manufacturing of high-purity bonding wiresAbout TANAKASince its foundation in 1885, TANAKA has built a portfolio of products to support a diversified range of business uses focused on precious metals. TANAKA is a leader in Japan regarding the volume of precious metals it handles. Over many years, TANAKA has manufactured and sold precious metal products for industry and provided precious metals in such forms as jewelry and assets. As precious metals specialists, all Group companies in Japan and worldwide collaborate on manufacturing, sales, and technology development to offer a full range of products and services. With 5,591 employees, the group’s consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ended December 2024 were 846.9 billion yen.TANAKA Industrial Precious Metal Materials Portalhttps://tanaka-preciousmetals.comProduct inquiriesTANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-on-industrial-products/Press inquiriesTANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-for-media/Press release: http://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20250826.pdf Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) will hold Honda Racing eMS 2025, Honda’s official e-motorsports event, which has attracted more than 400,000 participants since its inauguration in 2023.Qualifying time attack event (online) will begin on August 29.Grand Final will be held online on December 6 and 7. A champion for each of the three regions*1, Europe / Middle East / Africa, North America / Latin America, and Asia / Oceania, will be determined.Popular VTuber*2 Korone Inugami will once again collaborate as an event ambassador.TOKYO, Japan, August 26, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Honda Racing Corporation (HRC) today announced that it will hold its official e-motorsports event, Honda Racing eMS 2025, using Gran Turismo 7*3 (published by Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.) for PlayStation®5 (PS5®)*4 and PlayStation®4 (PS4®)*5.Honda Racing eMS is a global e-motorsports event held by HRC, Honda’s motorsports arm, to offer more people a firsthand opportunity to experience the fun of driving race machines and the excitement of motorsports. A total of 200,000 e-sports players from 70 countries around the world participated in 2024, bringing the cumulative total since the inaugural event in 2023 to over 400,000 participants.The online qualifying event, “Online Qualifier,” will take place from August 29 (Fri) to September 28 (Sun) (JST). The event will be held on the GT7 original track “Lake Maggiore” using the Honda NSX CONCEPT-GT ’16 in a time attack format. The car features a special livery prepared for this event, with additional logos of previous Honda Racing eMS event supporters Alps Alpine Co., Ltd, and NTT TechnoCross Corporation (brand logos of security tool “iDoperation” and the health management system “HM-neo”), as well as “Dominique Douce's Shop”*6, a bakery with deep ties to Suzuka Circuit (Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture).The final tournament “Grand Final” will be held online on December 6 (Sat) and 7 (Sun) (JST), divided into three regions: Europe / Middle East / Africa, North America / Latin America, and Asia / Oceania. The top 10 participants aged 18 or older from each region will compete to determine the champion for their respective region.Inugami Korone, a Japanese VTuber with over 2.23 million subscribers*7, will once again act as Honda Racing eMS ambassador to convey the appeal of motorsports to a wider audience.For more details, please visit: https://global.honda/content/dam/site/global-en/topics-new/cq_img/2025/c_2025-08-26eng/c_2025-08-26eng.pdf Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, August 26, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Corporation ("MC") is pleased to announce that it has completed its investment in Fullerton Health Pte. Ltd. ("Fullerton Health"), a leading Managed-Care* provider in Southeast Asia, as of 22 August, 2025.In recent years, Southeast Asia has faced growing societal challenges, including rising medical costs driven by an increase in chronic diseases. With limited public health insurance coverage across the region, it has become increasingly common for employers to offer private health insurance as part of their employee benefits. As a result, optimizing medical expenses while maintaining high-quality care has become a pressing priority for both local and multinational companies.As an integrated healthcare solutions provider, Fullerton Health leverages its leading managed care* operations and extensive provider network to deliver high-quality services across the full continuum of care. The company is well-positioned for continued growth, driven by rising demand from corporate clients and insurers for both cost containment and quality care.By combining MC’s broad capabilities—including its global network, digital capability and expertise in healthcare—with Fullerton Health’s established platform, we aim to deliver high-quality healthcare services and contribute to cost optimization for people living across Southeast Asia.*Managed care is a healthcare delivery system in which insurance companies and third-party administrators (TPAs) collaborate with healthcare providers to deliver quality healthcare services at optimized costs.Fullerton Health OverviewCompany NameFullerton Health Pte. Ltd.Headquarter6 Raffles Boulevard #03-308 Marina Square, SingaporeEstablishment2010RepresentativeHo Kuen Loon, Executive Director and CEOBusinessA leading integrated healthcare solutions provider operating across nine markets in the Asia-Pacific. Fullerton Health owns and manages an extensive network of healthcare assets, including third-party administrators (TPAs), health maintenance organizations (HMOs), primary care, specialist care and ancillary care clinics, corporate in-house clinics, diagnostic imaging centers, and executive health screening centers.URLhttps://www.fullertonhealth.com/ MaterialityBased on the Three Corporate Principles, which serve as MC’s core philosophy, MC has continued to grow together with society by contributing to the sustainable development of society through its business activities while pursuing value creation. While continuously creating Shared Value guided by the Materiality, a set of crucial societal issues, MC will continue to strengthen its efforts towards sustainable corporate growth. Guided by this Materiality, MC will continue to strengthen its efforts towards sustainable corporate growth. Out of the six material issues relating to “Realizing a Carbon Neutral Society and Striving to Enrich Society Both Materially and Spiritually”, this project’s activities particularly support “Promoting Stable, Sustainable Societies and Lifestyles” and “Addressing Regional Issues and Growing Together with Local Communities”.Inquiry RecipientMitsubishi CorporationTelephone:+81-3-3210-2171 Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Queensland, AU, Aug 25, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Queensland’s rich First Nations culture, businesses, and industry leaders has been celebrated at World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.The event was part of Queensland’s program as Gold Partner of the Australia Pavilion during Te Aratini Indigenous Peoples Week.Through business, art, food, and eco-tourism, artists, storytellers, performers, culinary innovators, and entrepreneurs from across Queensland’s diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities came together to showcase their talents and vision.Living Culture, Future Dreaming: From Queensland to the World explored deep connections between Country, culture, and community, highlighting exciting opportunities for collaboration between Queensland and Japan.Australian Ambassador for First Nations People, Justin Mohamed, attended the event, which featured a keynote address by Quandamooka artist and Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) Board Member Delvene Cockatoo-Collins. The program was emceed by Jamie Healey, TIQ’s First Nations Engagement Officer.Queensland’s Deputy Trade and Investment Commissioner for Japan, Melissa Inooka, led a compelling panel discussion spotlighting three pioneering First Nations entrepreneurs: Jacob Davidson, founder of FigJam & Co; Helen Bool, founder of Helen Rose Cosmetics and Wellness; and Kirra Daley, co-founder of Beachtree Distilling Co.Beachtree Distilling Co. was recently awarded World’s Best Craft Producer and World’s Best Sustainable Distillery at the 2025 World Drinks Awards in London.The panel explored the importance of engaging directly with First Nations communities and the surging global demand for bush food ingredients and native botanicals—showcasing the innovation and international impact of Indigenous-led enterprises.The event also highlighted cultural parallels between First Nations and Japanese traditions—shared values of provenance, ritual, craftsmanship, nature, and sustainability.Queensland student ambassadors Seth Johnson and Grace Winter shared their experiences representing the state in the Osaka World Expo Ambassador Program. Mr Johnson, from Bundaberg, carries Indigenous and South Sea Islander heritage and serves as House Captain and Indigenous leadership group member at Bundaberg State High School. Ms Winter, a proud Wiradjuri and Kamilaroi woman, is School and Indigenous Captain at Marsden State High School. Both spoke passionately about the power of education, culture, and youth leadership.Lagaw Titui representing Waiben (Thursday Island) presented a Dheori (headdress) to the officials of Wakayama Prefecture, their sister city, prior to the opening of the event.Throughout the week, Queensland’s First Nations pop-up at Lucua Osaka captivated the public as part of DEMOExpo—an initiative bringing the spirit of World Expo to the city streets.Performances by the Lagaw Titui Island Stars, a Meet the Maker pop up with Mrs Cockatoo-Collins, bespoke artworks and product displays by Hogarth Arts, Hopevale Arts, Yalanji Arts, MOA Arts, and Jedess Hudson brought Queensland’s First Nations stories to life for Japanese audiences.Mrs Cockatoo-Collins was captivated by the response and the genuine interest from local business networks.“The huge crowds at Lucua Osaka were incredible—it was a powerful reminder of how our stories and culture connect globally,” Cockatoo-Collins said.“Hosting Queensland’s First Nations event at World Expo 2025 Osaka has been an extraordinary opportunity to build meaningful connections and open doors for future collaboration in art, business, and community internationally.”Fast FactsJapan is Queensland’s third-largest goods export market with total exports valued at $14.2 billion as at June 2025.In 2024-25, Queensland’s goods exports totalled $104.8 billion, as the State continues to produce and supply globally competitive goods to meet external demands, despite a challenging global environment.Queensland remains Australia’s second-largest goods exporter after Western Australia, accounting for 20.4% of national goods exports, and exporting more than New South Wales and South Australia combined.Trade and Investment Queensland is the Queensland Government's dedicated global business agency with 27 locations across 18 international markets, helping Queensland companies access international markets and facilitate foreign investments in the state. For more information visit Trade and Investment Queensland.Media contact:Anita DuffinPrincipal Communications OfficerExpo 2025, Trade and Investment Queensland0484 369 222tiqmedia@tiq.qld.gov.au Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., August 25, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”) and Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB, Corporate headquarters: Cambridge, Massachusetts, CEO: Christopher A. Viehbacher, “Biogen”) announced today that the anti-amyloid beta(AB) monoclonal antibody “LEQEMBI®” has been launched in Austria on August 25, 2025 and will be launched in Germany on September 1, 2025. LEQEMBI received the European Commission (EC) approval in April 2025 as the first therapy that targets an underlying cause of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). It is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with a clinical diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment(MCI) and mild dementia due to AD ( collectively referred to as early AD) who are apolipo protein E 4(ApoE 4*) non-carriers or heterozygotes with confirmed amyloid pathology.1 Germany and Austria will mark the first launches in the EU.Following the EC approval, Eisai has been collaborating with the regional and local healthcare authorities to implement the mandatory authorisation requirements ahead of launch. The required controlled access program** is now in place in Austria and Germany, enabling the launch in these first two EU countries. AD is a progressive, relentless disease with AB and tau as hallmarks. AD progresses in stages that increase in severity over time, and each stage of the disease presents different challenges for those living with AD and their care partners. There is a significant unmet need for new treatment options that slow the progression of AD by initiating therapy from its early stage and continuing it in order to reduce the overall burden on people affected by AD and society. Only LEQEMBI fights AD in two ways - targeting both amyloid plaque and protofibrils***, which can impact tau downstream.In the Clarity AD clinical trial, the primary endpoint was the global cognitive and functional scale, Clinical Dementia Rating – Sum of Boxes (CDR-SB).1 Treatment with lecanemab (n=757), in the EU indicated population (ApoE 4 non-carriers or heterozygotes, measured by controlled-based multiple imputation), reduced clinical decline on CDR-SB by 31% at 18 months compared to placebo (n=764).1In the EU indicated population (ApoE 4 non-carriers or heterozygotes) (n=757), the most common adverse reactions were infusion-related reaction (26%), ARIA-H (13%), headache (11%) and ARIA-E(9%). Symptomatic ARIA-E occurred in 2% of participants. Symptomatic ARIA-H occurred in 0.8% of patients.1Eisai serves as the lead for lecanemab’s development and regulatory submissions globally with both Eisai and Biogen co-commercializing and co-promoting the product and Eisai having final decision making authority. In the EU (excluding the Nordic countries), Eisai and Biogen will co-promote the medicine, with Eisai distributing the product as the Marketing Authorization Holder.For more details, please visit: https://www.eisai.com/news/2025/pdf/enews202557pdf.pdf Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Tokyo and Kawasaki, Japan, August 25, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Shibaura Institute of Technology (Associate Professor Takuya Otani, Faculty of System Science and Engineering [Human Robot System Laboratory]), Waseda University (Professor Atsuo Takanishi, Faculty of Science and Engineering), and Fujitsu Limited today announced the development of an innovative method for efficiently controlling robot posture using quantum computing technology. This new approach facilitates the efficient and accurate calculation of inverse kinematics, i.e., determining joint angles from a target end-effector position, for multi-joint robots by leveraging qubit-based position representation and quantum entanglement. Verification using Fujitsu's quantum simulator achieved up to a 43% error reduction with fewer calculations compared to conventional methods. The effectiveness of quantum entanglement was also confirmed through an experiment carried out on the 64-qubit quantum computer jointly developed by RIKEN and Fujitsu.By expressing the orientation and position of each robot link as a qubit, and by replicating the structural influence of parent joint movements on child joints through quantum entanglement, the number of necessary calculations was significantly reduced compared to conventional classical methods. As quantum computing advances towards practical application, this development is expected to contribute substantially to the creation of next-generation robots that demand real-time control and complex operational capabilities.Quantum technology breakthrough for complex robot posture calculationIn robot posture control, calculating inverse kinematics is crucial. For robots with multiple joints, the possible angle combinations are numerous, requiring iterative calculations to minimize the discrepancy from the target position and resulting in a high computational load. For a full-body multi-joint model with 17 joints, equivalent to the number of joints in the human body, the number of possible calculations required are too vast to be solved directly. A common approach has been to perform motion calculations with an approximated 7 joints, but this limits the smoothness of movement.In this research, a new method leveraging the power of quantum computing has been proposed to address these challenges. The orientation and position of each robot part (link) are represented by qubits, and forward kinematics, i.e., calculation of end-effector position from joint angles, is carried out using quantum circuits. Inverse kinematics calculations are performed on classical computers, achieving efficient posture control through a hybrid quantum-classical approach.Improved convergence speed and accuracy with quantum entanglementFurthermore, by introducing quantum entanglement, the structure where the movement of parent joints naturally influences child joints is reproduced on the quantum circuit. This significantly improved the convergence speed and accuracy of inverse kinematics calculations. In addition, a trial calculation showed that motion calculations for a full-body multi-joint model with 17 joints can be executed in approximately 30 minutes.Expected applications in humanoid and multi-joint robotsThis method can express the posture of multi-joint robots with a small number of qubits, making it implementable even in current noise intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) computers. In the future, this technology could be applied to real-time control of humanoid robots and multi-joint manipulators, obstacle avoidance, and energy optimization. Further performance improvements are also anticipated through combination with advanced quantum algorithms such as quantum Fourier transform.Research paper detailsAuthors:- Takuya Otani, Shibaura Institute of Technology, Faculty of System Science and Engineering- Atsuo Takanishi, Waseda University, Faculty of Science and Engineering- Nobuyuki Hara, Fujitsu Limited- Yutaka Takita, Fujitsu Limited- Koichi Kimura, Fujitsu LimitedTitle: Quantum computation for robot posture optimizationJournal: Scientific Reports, Nature PortfolioDOI:10.1038/s41598-025-12109-0About Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT), JapanShibaura Institute of Technology (SIT) is a private university with campuses in Tokyo and Saitama. Since the establishment of its predecessor, Tokyo Higher School of Industry and Commerce, in 1927, it has maintained “learning through practice” as its philosophy in the education of engineers. SIT was the only private science and engineering university selected for the Top Global University Project sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and had received support from the ministry for 10 years starting from the 2014 academic year. Its motto, “Nurturing engineers who learn from society and contribute to society,” reflects its mission of fostering scientists and engineers who can contribute to the sustainable growth of the world by exposing their over 9,500 students to culturally diverse environments, where they learn to cope, collaborate, and relate with fellow students from around the world. Find out more: https://www.shibaura-it.ac.jp/en/About Waseda UniversityWaseda University was founded in 1882 with the founding principles of “Independence of Scholarship,” “Practical Application of Scholarship,” and the “Fostering of Good Citizens.” It is a private university with 10 faculties, including undergraduate departments, graduate schools, and professional graduate schools. As Waseda University approaches its 150th anniversary in 2032, it is returning to its founding principles and striving to further strengthen its three pillars: research, education, and contribution. Furthermore, under the philosophy, "Do not think only of your own interest, your family's interest, or the interests of your country alone, but be ambitious to contribute to humankind throughout the world," the University aims to evolve into a “university that contributes to humankind throughout the world” by 2050. Find out more: https://www.waseda.jp/top/en/About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. 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Tokyo, Japan, August 22, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) — NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced the development of an optical fiber sensing technology to monitor road conditions and accurately predict sudden traffic congestion in real time. By collecting data from existing optical fiber communications cables and analyzing real-time traffic flow data using a proprietary AI model, NEC has reduced prediction errors by 80% compared to conventional methods.This technology enables effective traffic control, including the arrangement of detour routes, thereby contributing to the resolution of societal challenges such as logistics issues and CO2 emissions.Technology OverviewTraffic congestion is a significant social issue, threatening safety and causing substantial economic losses. In particular, congestion on expressways—the backbone of many logistics networks—has a significant economic impact. Addressing this issue requires real-time understanding of road conditions for both immediate congestion mitigation and proactive avoidance, as well as highly accurate congestion prediction based on up-to-date data.Current monitoring approaches primarily rely on point-based instruments, including cameras and loop detectors, as well as probe vehicle data (*1). However, both have limitations: the former is costly to install and maintain over entire road networks, and the latter only provides data when equipped vehicles pass by specific receiver points, limiting real-time and continuous coverage. Moreover, existing congestion prediction models heavily rely on long-term historical data, making it difficult to capture the emergence and propagation of sudden, unexpected congestion patterns.To address these challenges, NEC has developed a technology that utilizes optical fiber cables—originally installed for communications purposes alongside roads—as extensive, distributed sensors for collecting real-time, continuous traffic flow data across entire routes. NEC’s unique AI-powered model then provides real-time, high-precision predictions regarding the development and clearance of sudden congestion.Technical FeaturesNEC has developed a data assimilation algorithm that combines advanced model parameter optimization and data adapting techniques, enabling accurate simulations of real-time traffic flow using comprehensive data collected along the entirety of roadways.Model Parameter Optimization AlgorithmNEC has created an algorithm to optimize theoretical model parameters—such as driver behaviors (e.g. inter-vehicle distance adjustment)—so that simulations faithfully reproduce observed traffic flow data for entire road segments.Data Adaptation AlgorithmAn advanced algorithm converts diverse traffic flow data, including "average speed" and individual vehicle "position/speed," into formats compatible with simulation inputs. This makes it possible to set the initial conditions for simulations based on comprehensive traffic flow data obtained on entire routes, significantly enhancing the reliability of simulation outputs.Through these innovations, NEC has confirmed—using real-world data—that travel time prediction errors (a key indicator for congestion forecasting) can be reduced by approximately 80% compared to the existing method that relies on cross-sectional data from point sensors such as cameras. NEC is further advancing the realization of a dynamic road digital twin that enables real-time, network-wide traffic monitoring, the prediction of congestion evolution, and optimization of responsive measures. Real-world trials are currently underway in close collaboration with road authorities, with the goal of practical deployment by fiscal 2026.This technology was developed using data provided by Central Nippon Expressway Company Limited (NEXCO CENTRAL) and was presented at the Transportation Research Board 104th Annual Meeting (*2). NEC will also present a related paper at the 31st ITS World Congress in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, focused on enhancing the accuracy of traffic flow monitoring on expressways (*3).(*1)A system that automatically collects driving data—such as the location and speed of vehicles equipped with onboard units—using roadside sensors installed at intervals ranging from several to tens of kilometers.(*2)Presentation ID TRBAM-25-01491, "A Novel Approach to Real-Time Short-Term Traffic Prediction based on Distributed Fiber-Optic Sensing and Data Assimilation with a Stochastic Cell-Automata Model," presented at the Artificial Intelligence–Based Solutions for Traffic Modeling and Control.(*3)Session ID: PS31 Transportation Systems: Traffic Management and Operations, Next-Generation Traffic Management Approaches Title: TSE (Traffic State Estimation) in Congestion to Extend the Applicability of DFOSAbout NEC CorporationThe NEC Group leverages technology to create social value and promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. NEC Corporation was established in 1899. Today, the NEC Group’s approximately 110,000 employees utilize world-leading AI, security, and communications technologies to solve the most pressing needs of customers and society. For more information, please visit https://www.nec.com, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com