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Group photo of the signing ceremonyTOKYO, September 30, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), has received an order to supply a 100-megawatt (MW) class gas turbine combined cycle (GTCC) power plant. The order for Jiangsu Lihuai Steel Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Jiangsu Shagang Group Co., Ltd., a major Chinese steelmaker group in China, was placed through Mitsubishi Power's local subsidiary. The newly developed M100S small- to medium-sized gas turbine fired by blast furnace gas (BFG) will be utilized as a core component of its plant.Responding to growing demand from China's steel industry for energy efficiency and decarbonization, the M100S model has been developed by combining MHI's state-of-the-art large-scale gas turbine technologies to be applied in steel plants' by-product gas-fired power plants. It can serve as a replacement for the conventional small-sized BTG (boiler, turbine, generator) power plants widely used in the Chinese steel industry. This is the first order for this new model. Building on this success, Mitsubishi Power aims to be at the forefront of meeting the demand for replacing outdated small-scale BTG power plants in the industry.The M100S gas turbine was developed by combining technology for BFG-fired large-scale turbines, where Mitsubishi Power has extensive operational experience, with technology for state-of-the-art natural gas-fired JAC gas turbines, which boast high performance and reliability. The M100S power plant has an output of 100 MW in a combined cycle setting and is both smaller and more efficient than conventional models. In addition to BFG, the gas turbine can be co-fired with various gases generated as by-products from steel plant equipment such as coke ovens and converters.It also allows for flexible operation according to fluctuations in gas volume and responds quickly to load fluctuations in the steel plant. BFG-fired gas turbines, by efficiently utilizing by-product gas from steel plants, reduce environmental impacts, allow for compliance with air regulations, and contribute significantly to the efficient use of energy.Jiangsu Lihuai Steel plans to begin operation of the GTCC power plant at its steel plant in Huai'an City, Jiangsu Province, in 2027. The order from Jiangsu Lihuai Steel was placed with Mitsubishi Power Gas Turbine Engineering Technology (Nanjing) Co., Ltd., a Mitsubishi Power subsidiary based in Nanjing. The M100S gas turbine and related equipment will be manufactured and supplied by Mitsubishi Power's Takasago Machinery Works (Takasago, Hyogo Prefecture), with other equipment procured locally in China, including from Dongfang Turbine Co., Ltd., a group company of Dongfang Electric Corporation, a licensed manufacturer for Mitsubishi Power. By-product gas from blast furnaces, coke ovens, and converters will be used as fuel. Mitsubishi Power will dispatch technical advisors to the site for installation and commissioning.In China's steel industry, in line with the trend toward energy conservation and decarbonization, demand is growing for the replacement of existing BTG power plants, which have limited power generation capacity and low efficiency, with high-efficiency equipment. The main systems steelmakers are looking to replace are models with an output of around 100 MW. Up to now, power generation in this power range has been limited to BTG power plants, so an extremely large number of such power plants are currently in operation in China. The introduction of the M100S model, which is more efficient than conventional small-sized BTG systems, is a groundbreaking initiative in this market, as it effectively utilizes blast furnace gas in the steel industry.Jiangsu Lihuai Steel's parent company, Jiangsu Shagang Group, based in Jiangsu Province in eastern China, is one of the world's leading steel manufacturers. Jiangsu Shagang Group has already adopted five gas turbines manufactured by Mitsubishi Power, and the high satisfaction with our delivered equipment is one of the reasons for the order of the M100S gas turbine.Blast furnace gas has a lower calorific value than natural gas and other fuels, and advanced technology is required for the stable combustion of gas turbines using BFG. Mitsubishi Power's global market share for BFG-fired gas turbines exceeds 60%. The addition of the new M100S model, to the existing lineup will further enhance its position as a pioneer in this field.Mitsubishi Power will continue to play a pioneering role in this field by proactively developing solutions such as BFG-fired GTCC power plants that contribute to the efficient use of energy and reduce environmental impacts.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. 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YOKOHAMA, Japan, Sept 30, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Macnica Holdings, Inc. (TSE Prime 3132; “Macnica") is pleased to announce the publication of an integrated report, LIMITLESS 2025, with “Envisioning the Future, Creating the Now” as its theme, available for download at the Company’s website.LIMITLESS 2025: https://holdings.macnica.co.jp/en/investors/library/integratedreport/ Macnica publishes an integrated report for a wide range of stakeholders, including shareholders and investors, to convey in an easy-to-understand manner the strategies for realizing its long-term management concept ‘Vision 2030’, various initiatives for improving corporate value over the medium- to long-term, and various strengths of the Macnica Group.This year’s report takes the phrase from Macnica’s Purpose, “Envisioning the Future, Creating the Now”, as its theme. It presents the Company’s current initiatives toward realizing Vision 2030, with a particular focus on the Medium-Term Management Plan (FY2025–2027). This plan outlines Macnica’s ongoing actions to transform into a Services & Solutions company and represents the first step toward its envisioned future. Through this report, we hope readers gain a clearer understanding of the future Macnica is working to shape.In addition, to eliminate information gaps arising from language differences among our stakeholders, the report has been published simultaneously in both Japanese and English. Going forward, Macnica will continue to proactively disseminate information and enhance corporate value, with the aim of fostering deeper understanding and trust in our company among a broader range of stakeholders. To commemorate the publication of the report, Macnica will host an interactive IR event, “LIMITLESS Dialogue - Shaping Macnica’s Future Together with Investors”, to be live streamed online. The event will feature Kazumasa Hara, Representative Director and President, and Shinichiro Omori, Lead Outside Director; together with distinguished guests: Professor Emeritus Kunio Ito, Director of Hitotsubashi University CFO Education and Research Center, and Yu Shimizu, Representative Director & CIO, Cadira Capital Management. In addition to answering questions submitted in advance, the event will also take live questions from viewers. We look forward to your participation.Event OverviewDate and Time: Monday, October 6, 2025Open: 17:30 / Start: 18:00 / End: 19:00*Please note that the end time may vary depending on the day’s proceedings.Format: Online (Live Streaming, Japanese Only)Participation Fee:FreeRegistration:Please register via the URL below. Pre-event questions can be submitted through the registration form.After registration, the participation URL will be sent to you by email prior to the event. https://nikkoir.smktg.jp/public/application/add/32802Speakers:Kazumasa Hara, Representative Director and President, Macnica Holdings, Inc.Shinichiro Omori, Lead Outside Director, Macnica Holdings, Inc.Kunio Ito, Professor Emeritus, Hitotsubashi University and Director, Hitotsubashi University CFO Education and Research CenterYu Shimizu, Representative Director & CIO, Capital Management Co., Ltd.Program:Highlights of LIMITLESS 2025 (Kazumasa Hara)The Current State of Macnica from an Outside Director's Perspective (Shinichiro Omori)Macnica's Social ImpactQ&A Session (Pre-submitted and live questions will be accepted.) (Note: There will be no explanation of the business model, etc.)Notes:The live stream may be unstable depending on network conditions. Please refrain from recording, taking screenshots, or sharing the participation URL externally. An archived video and Japanese and English transcripts of the event will be posted later on our website.Macnica Group will continue to explain our business and vision through dialogue with stakeholders and will utilize your valuable feedback in our management to further enhance corporate value. About MacnicaMacnica (TSE Prime 3132) is a technology trading company, comprehensively handling advanced technologies through core business areas in semiconductors and networking. In addition to its semiconductor and network businesses, which focus on adding value through technical support and sales, Macnica’s CPS Solutions business is expanding beyond a traditional trading company framework by developing and selling its own products and services, focusing on six key themes: smart manufacturing, CPS security, smart city/mobility, healthcare, circular economy, and food/agritech.View our Business Introduction at https://holdings.macnica.co.jp/en/business/ Please address any enquiries to:Macnica https://www.macnica.co.jp/en/ Miyahara, Public Relations OfficeE-mail: macpr@macnica.co.jp Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Sept 30, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Olympus Corporation (Olympus), a global MedTech company committed to making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling, today announced a new collaboration with DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (DuPont), a global leader in materials science and sustainable innovation based in the United States, to introduce more environmentally responsible packaging solutions for Olympus' single-use portfolio of endotherapeutic devices, which are used worldwide. This initiative is enabled by DuPont™ Tyvek® with Renewable Attribution, which Olympus will begin incorporating into the sterile packaging of over 100 single-use device categories, starting in 2026.Sterile packaging to be introduced (example)As part of its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy, Olympus has designated “Carbon Neutral Society and Circular Economy” as a focal area and has committed to achieving a circular economy through product stewardship. Collaborating with DuPont, Olympus is further strengthening its dedication to environmentally responsible, sustainable healthcare.As the first phase in this collaboration, Olympus will introduce medical device packaging utilizing DuPont™ Tyvek® with Renewable Attribution at its manufacturing facilities in Japan and Vietnam, covering more than 100 single-use device categories, including sampling and therapeutic devices for GI and respiratory endoscopes. Tyvek® with Renewable Attribution uses a certified mass balance[1] approach to integrate renewable feedstocks, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and the carbon footprint of healthcare packaging—without compromising performance or regulatory compliance.This switch is expected to lower CO2 emissions by approximately one-third of the total carbon footprint of Tyvek®. Olympus will expand the initiative gradually to additional manufacturing sites and product lines in subsequent phases. Through this packaging advancement, Olympus is accelerating its path toward carbon neutrality and meeting growing industry and regulatory expectations for environmentally conscious design.Comment from Syed Naveed, Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer at Olympus“As a global MedTech company, we recognize our responsibility to advance sustainability without compromising the trust and safety that patients and healthcare professionals expect from us. The adoption of Tyvek® with Renewable Attribution in our packaging marks a significant step in reducing our carbon footprint while preserving the integrity and safety of our medical devices.”Comment from David Domnisch, Vice President and General Manager at DuPont“Tyvek® with Renewable Attribution is designed to help reduce the carbon footprint of a product while providing a drop-in solution that can be seamlessly integrated into existing healthcare packaging products. We are excited to work with Olympus and help advance sustainability in the healthcare sector.”1 Mass balance approach is a globally recognized model used to determine raw material inputs and outputs. It is designed to work with existing production systems where both certified and non-certified feedstocks are mixed. The amount of sustainable raw material is carefully tracked and attributed to specific products enabling full traceability of materials.2 Sustainability certification program developed ISCC for establishing chain of custody for sustainable supply chains in a traceable and transparent manner. developed by ISCC.About DuPont™ Tyvek® with Renewable Attribution DuPont™ Tyvek® with Renewable Attribution is a sustainability-focused innovation that is an extension of the existing DuPont™ Tyvek® Healthcare Packaging Products, offering a significantly reduced carbon footprint. This advancement is made possible by the partial replacement of fossil fuel-based raw materials with certified renewable feedstocks using a mass balance approach, in accordance with International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS[2] standards. Learn more about Tyvek® with Renewable Attribution HERE.DuPont™, the DuPont™ Oval and Tyvek® are owned by affiliates of DuPont de Nemours, Inc.About OlympusAt Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide innovative solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states. For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world. For more information, visit https://www.olympus-global.com/ and follow our global LinkedIn and X accounts.Media contact:Mail: Global-Public_Relations@olympus.com Olympus Corp [TYO: 7733] [ADR: OLYMY] [STU: OLY1] [FRA: OLYS] https://www.olympus-global.com Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Sept 30, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Anime Tokyo Station, an exhibition center for Japanese anime operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Association of Japanese Animations, has welcomed 214,731 visitors from Japan and overseas (as of September 15, 2025) as a facility that promotes the appeal of Japanese anime to the world under the motto “Making ANIME more interesting, Bringing ANIME far into the future.”We will hold a special program for the “Anime Watch Party” event, which is held monthly on every third Friday at Anime Tokyo Station, over two days on October 1 and October 18, 2025. For the special program, screenings of “Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits” and “Samurai 7” will be held on Tokyo Citizens’ Day (October 1), and a screening of “The White Snake Enchantress,” Japan’s first all-color animated feature-length theatrical film, will be held on October 18 to commemorate Anime Day (October 22). A Talk & Quiz Contest will also be held on both days.For the latest updates on the “Anime Watch Party” special program, please check out of the official website and official social media accounts!”Anime Watch Party” Special Program DetailsAnime Watch Party 10: Tokyo Citizens’ Day Special Event(1) Date and time: Wednesday, October 1, 2025(1) 11:30-12:00 “Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits”(2) 12:30-13:00 “Samurai 7”(3) 13:30-14:30 “Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits” *Talk & Quiz Contest included(4) 15:00-16:00 “Samurai 7” *Talk & Quiz Contest included(5) 16:30-17:00 “Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits”(6) 17:30-18:00 “Samurai 7”Navigator Noriko Namiki and staff GONZO will be present at (3) and (4)!*Anime screening only at (1), (2), (5), and (6).(2) Venue: 1st Floor (in front of Interactive Vision), Anime Tokyo Station (2-25-5 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo, Tokyu East No. 5)(3) Films to be screened- Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for SpiritsEp. 1: I'm Marrying into an inn for SpiritsStory summaryIn Kakuriyo, where supernatural beings dwell, protagonist Aoi is kidnapped by the patriarch of the long-established Tenjin-ya and learns that a promise has been made: she would marry the patriarch, a demon god, to settle her grandfather’s debt. The reluctant Aoi, hoping to return to her own world, declares that she will work at Tenjin-ya to repay the debt instead of marrying…- Samurai 7Ep. 14: The OfferingStory summaryA TV anime remake of Akira Kurosawa’s film, Seven Samurai. The story is set in a chaotic era following a long war, where mechanized civilization and agrarian civilization coexist. Bandits raid villages, plundering rice. Amid this, the leader of Kanna Village secretly plans to hire samurai to repel the bandits. Can the summoned samurai protect the village…?(4) Event Navigator: Noriko Namiki (voice actress)(5) Number of participants: Approximately 30 per session (come and go as you wish)(6) Participation fee: Free*Please sit in the allocated seating area.*Photos, video recordings, and sound recordings inside the venue are prohibited on the day of the events.*Guests may be required to stand if all the seats are filled.*Seats may be moved after each screening.*Staff will take photographs for use in Anime Tokyo Station publicity and reporting materials. By participating, it is assumed that you understand and agree to these conditions.*Please follow staff guidance when participating.For details, please visit https://animetokyo.jp/en/archives/events/events41/Anime Watch Party 11: Anime Day Screening(1) Date and time: Saturday, October 18, 2025(1) 12:00-13:30 Anime screening only(2) 14:30-16:15 *Talk & Quiz Contest included(3) 17:00-18:45 *Talk & Quiz Contest includedNavigator Noriko Namiki will be present at (2) and (3)!(2) Venue: 1st Floor (in front of Interactive Vision), Anime Tokyo Station (2-25-5 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo, Tokyu East No. 5)(3) Film to be screened- The White Snake EnchantressDescription"The White Snake Enchantress" was Japan's first all-color animated feature-length theatrical film, released in 1958. Highly acclaimed both in Japan and abroad, it is an important work in the history of Japanese animation that has had a major impact on later commercial animation. In 2017, October 22, the release date of "The White Snake Enchantress" was officially registered as "Anime Day" by a project commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Japanese animation.Story summaryThe White Snake Enchantress, a tale passed down through ancient China, is a beautiful love story between Bai Niang, the reincarnation of a white snake, and her lover Xu Xian. Based on this folk tale, the story unfolds with the addition of characters like the blue fish spirit Shao Qing, Xu Xian’s pet pandas, Panda and Mimi, and the monk Fa Hai who seeks to tear Bai Niang and Xu Xian apart. It is a lavish epic woven with beautiful music and rich colors.(4) Event Navigator: Noriko Namiki (voice actress)(5) Number of participants: Approximately 30 per session (come and go as you wish)(6) Participation fee: Free*Please sit in the allocated seating area.*Photos, video recordings, and sound recordings inside the venue are prohibited on the day of the events.*Guests may be required to stand if all the seats are filled.*Seats may be moved after each screening.*Staff will take photographs for use in Anime Tokyo Station publicity and reporting materials. By participating, it is assumed that you understand and agree to these conditions.*Please follow staff guidance when participating.For details, please visit https://animetokyo.jp/en/archives/events/events42/Venue Overview- Name: Anime Tokyo Station (also known as "Anime Tokyo")- Location: Floors B1 to 2F of Tokyu East 5 (2-25-5 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo)*4 minutes on foot from Ikebukuro Station- Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (last admission: 6:45 p.m. last admission for special exhibitions: 6:30 p.m.)- Closed: Mondays * If Monday falls on a holiday, the venue will be open on Monday and closed on the following dayNew Year's holiday periodMay be closed on other daysPlease check the venue website before coming.- Admission fee: Free- Website: https://animetokyo.jp/en/- SNS:X | https://x.com/animetokyo_info (@animetokyo_info)Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/animetokyostation/ (@animetokyostation)YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSJOjGJE5Yiqw3PZ97AVdJwInquiries regarding this press releasePublic Relations Office of "Anime Tokyo Station" (Kyodo PR)Contact person: Miri YasudaE-mail: animetokyo-pr@kyodo-pr.co.jpPress release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20250930.pdf Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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TOKYO, Sept 29, 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 August 2025.World Production August 2025YOYAugust 2024Jan.- Aug. 2025YOYJan.- Aug. 2024Japan44,586 units88.4%50,431 units438,531 units98.5%445,317 unitsOutside of Japan222,419 units86.7%256,602 units1,842,490 units90.2%2,042,347 unitsTotal267,005 units87.0%307,033 units2,281,021 units91.7%2,487,664 unitsProduction in Main Regions North America136,559 units94.9%143,859 units1,072,896 units97.7%1,098,456 units USA88,056 units93.9%93,777 units650,390 units94.7%686,567 units Asia76,887 units74.3%103,526 units705,971 units79.6%886,392 units China50,011 units80.5%62,151 units423,209 units77.3%547,704 unitsAugust 2025- Production in Japan: 1st YOY decrease in 3 months- Production outside Japan: 13th consecutive month of YOY decrease - Worldwide production: 13th consecutive month of YOY decreaseSales in the Japanese Market August 2025YOYAugust 2024Jan.- Aug. 2025YOYJan.- Aug. 2024Total41,220 units89.9%45,868 units413,353 units92.4%447,432 unitsRegistrations21,038 units82.0%25,657 units230,547 units88.1%261,803 unitsMini-vehicles20,182 units99.9%20,211 units182,806 units98.5%185,629 unitsAugust 2025- Total sales in Japan: 5th consecutive month of YOY decrease- New vehicle registrations: 10th consecutive month of YOY decrease- Sales of mini-vehicles: 4th consecutive month of YOY decreaseExports from Japan August 2025YOYAugust 2024Jan.- Aug. 2025YOYJan.- Aug. 2024 Total7,307 units126.9%5,756 units68,609 units124.0%55,337 units North America2,037 units270.2%754 units16,754 units425.6%3,937 units USA1,727 units236.6%730 units15,837 units415.3%3,813 units Asia277 units97.5%284 units3,238 units110.1%2,942 units Europe2,551 units98.0%2,603 units27,128 units85.2%31,859 units Others2,442 units115.5%2,115 units21,489 units129.5%16,599 unitsAugust 2025- Total exports from Japan: 5th consecutive month of YOY increase Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Japan, September 29, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has published the third edition of its report summarizing business risks and opportunities related to natural capital, aligned with the recommendations of the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD).In creating this report, NEC significantly enhanced the comprehensiveness of site analysis by leveraging the expertise and know-how of its specialized personnel and incorporating it into generative AI and agentic AI. Specifically, NEC analyzed local risks related to water infrastructure at each analysis site—risks that were difficult to grasp using conventional generic tools. Moreover, communication materials were automatically generated and the number of sites subject to detailed analysis were expanded to approximately 2,000 (*1). This enabled dialogue with local stakeholders based on actual conditions. Going forward, NEC plans to further deepen engagement with upstream partners in the value chain.NEC TNFD Report, Third Edition URL: https://www.nec.com/en/global/sustainability/eco/pdf/NEC-tnfd-en.pdfIn recent years, demand for global disclosure of information on sustainability has rapidly intensified. This requires companies to possess specialized knowledge and handle significant workloads. NEC, with the realization of a sustainable society as its Purpose, is actively engaged in this field.Since publishing Japan's first TNFD report in the IT industry in July 2023, NEC has continued its proactive activities, including issuing the second edition of its TNFD report in June 2024 (*2), which reflects the TNFD Final Recommendations v1.0. NEC also contributes to the development of international schemes, participating in activities that include the creation of IT sector guidance for use by the World Economic Forum (*3) and collaborating with TNFD's Nature Data Public Facility (NDPF, (*4)). Insights gained from these experiences are woven into this report. Furthermore, this TNFD report leverages generative AI and agentic AI. Treating NEC itself as "client zero," the company first thoroughly utilizes advanced technologies internally, then applies the resulting know-how and insights to help solve customer challenges. This is used not merely for disclosure purposes, but as a tool for minimizing risks and maximizing opportunities.Benefits of Utilizing Generative AI and Agentic AI Overview of the Third Edition1. Deepening and Expanding Nature-Related Risk Assessment- For approximately 2,000 NEC Group sites and upstream value chain locations, conducting quantitative analysis of water scarcity and flood/storm risks through collaboration with specialized institutions, and enabling water-related local risk analysis using generative AI and Agentic AI.- Visiting sites located in areas requiring attention and engaging in dialogue with local stakeholders (Practicing the Landscape Approach).- Analyzing the impacts of future natural scenarios on business operations using generative AI.- Organizing the hierarchy of upstream value chain segments (mining, material manufacturing, component manufacturing) and developing future investigation strategies.2. Organizing an Opportunity Framework Leveraging NEC's Strengths- As a part of the client zero approach, integrating generative AI and Agentic AI services into consulting services, and visualizing environmental information in enterprise IT systems.- Introducing five themes that generate value for solving environmental challenges through partnerships with other sectors, leveraging NEC's technologies such as trust technologies and material informatics.Going forward, NEC will incorporate in-depth investigations of supply chain risks into its next mid-term environmental plan, the "Eco Action Plan," starting in 2026, and drive its implementation. Furthermore, insights from the generative AI developed this time will be applied to reporting works under sustainability disclosure standards (SSBJ) and responses to external surveys.NEC will take the lead in tackling various challenges to realize data-driven nature-related management. Through its own practical experience, the company will contribute to customers and society by sharing insights gained through consulting and other services.(*1) Conventionally, local risk assessments have required approximately 40 hours per site. By leveraging Agentic AI, simultaneous assessment of multiple sites can be conducted within about one hour. Utilizing Agentic AI is expected to yield efficiency gains equivalent to approximately 80,000 hours compared to conventional methods for assessing local risks across roughly 2,000 sites.(*2) NEC publishes TNFD Report (2nd Edition)https://www.nec.com/en/press/202407/global_20240729_02.html(*3) Nature Positive Transitions: Sectors: Reports compiled by the World Economic Forum in collaboration with Oliver Wyman that outline actions that each sector should take to transition towards a nature-positive economy. NEC is collaborating with other leading global companies to create the IT sector report.(*4) TNFD Nature Data Public Facility https://tnfd.global/enhancing-market-access-to-global-nature-data/About 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

HIROSHIMA, Japan, May 29, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mazda Motor Corporation's production and sales results for August 2025 are summarized below.I. Production BreakdownAugust 2025Jan - Aug 2025UnitsYoYChange (%)UnitsYoYChange (%)DOMESTIC PRODUCTIONPassenger Vehicles48,903+4.3454,694-7.9Total48,903+4.3454,694-7.9 OVERSEAS PRODUCTIONPassenger Vehicles35,851-8.8290,481-1.9Total35,851-8.8290,481-1.9 GLOBAL PRODUCTIONPassenger Vehicles84,754-1.7745,175-5.7Total84,754-1.7745,175-5.71. Domestic ProductionMazda's domestic production volume in August 2025 increased 4.3% year on year due to increased production of passenger vehicles.[Domestic production of key models in August 2025]CX-5:20,457 units(up 43.9% year on year)MAZDA3:8,537 units(up 10.2%)CX-30:8,040 units(up 29.7%)2. Overseas ProductionMazda's overseas production volume in August 2025 decreased 8.8% year on year due to decreased production of passenger vehicles.[Overseas production of key models in August 2025]CX-50:11,337 units(up 1.7% year on year)CX-30:7,918 units(down 25.1%)MAZDA2:6,624 units(up 6.5%)II. Domestic Sales BreakdownAugust 2025Jan - Aug 2025UnitsYoYChange (%)UnitsYoYChange (%)DOMESTIC SALESPassenger Vehicles9,194+0.097,223+16.7Commercial Vehicles732-7.16,592-2.4 Registration Total7,535+3.380,502+24.4Micro-mini Total2,391-10.923,313-8.1Total9,926-0.5103,815+15.2Mazda's domestic sales volume in August 2025 decreased 0.5% year on year due to decreased sales of commercial vehicles.Mazda's market share was 4.0% (up 0.5 points year on year) in the registered vehicle segment, 2.1% in the micro-mini vehicle segment (down 0.1 points), and the total market share was 3.3% (up 0.3 points).[Domestic sales of key models in August 2025]MAZDA2:1,717 units(down 2.1% year on year)CX-5:1,534 units(down 10.3%)MAZDA3:854 units(up 102.4%)III. Exports BreakdownAugust 2025Jan - Aug 2025UnitsYoYChange (%)UnitsYoYChange (%)EXPORTSPassenger Vehicles45,623-7.6384,138-11.3 North America17,042-15.6190,455+1.1Europe13,856+44.175,562-22.5Oceania3,696+6.335,833-12.9Others11,029-31.582,288-22.3Total45,623-7.6384,138-11.3Mazda's export volume in August 2025 decreased 7.6% year on year due to decreased shipments to regions such as North America.[Exports of key models in August 2025]CX-5:20,645 units(up 10.7% year on year)MAZDA3:7,861 units(down 9.3%)CX-30:7,639 units(up 18.4%)IV. Global Sales BreakdownAugust 2025Jan - Aug 2025UnitsYoYChange (%)UnitsYoYChange (%)GLOBAL SALESDomestic Sales9,926-0.5103,815+15.2 U.S.A38,140-7.6293,494+3.5 China5,707+9.543,636-15.6 Europe7,911-22.7101,771-13.3 Others37,179-9.7304,508+4.6Overseas Sales88,937-9.1743,409-0.0Total98,863-8.3847,224+1.6Mazda's global sales volume in August 2025 decreased 8.3% year on year due to decreased sales in markets such as the USA and Europe.[Global sales of key models in August 2025]CX-5:26,335 units(down 14.7% year on year)CX-30:16,195 units(down 13.3%)Mazda3:11,549 units(down 12.2%)*1 Overseas production figures indicate Mazda-brand units coming off the production line (excluding CKD units).*2 Global production figures represent the total sum of domestic and overseas production volumes.*3 All information in this press release is as of the release date. No updates after that date are reflected. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

KARIYA, JAPAN, September 29, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - DENSO CORPORATION (Headquarters: Kariya City, Aichi Prefecture; President: Shinnosuke Hayashi, hereinafter referred to as “DENSO”) and TÜV Rheinland Japan, Ltd. (Headquarters: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture; President: Kunihiro Okamoto, hereinafter referred to as “TÜV Rheinland Japan”) are pleased to announce that DENSO and TÜV Rheinland Japan have signed a memorandum of understanding in order to realize sustainable manufacturing for industrial products, including batteries, and to promote the Digital Product Passport*1 (hereinafter referred to as “DPP”), which contributes to the efforts.In recent years, there has been a strong demand across entire society for achieving carbon neutrality and transitioning to a circular economy that circulates resources within the economic system, therefore it has been accelerating efforts to create sustainable products. As a part of these efforts, the EU implemented the Ecodesign Regulation*2 in July 2024, introducing a new framework that mandates environmental considerations from the design stage of products. Under this regulation, the introduction of the DPP, which electronically records information such as the manufacturer, materials used, CO2 emissions, and recyclability, is required.Furthermore, from February 2027, under the European Battery Regulation*3, the introduction of the “Battery Passport” for battery products, including automotive and industrial batteries, is scheduled to become mandatory as the first use case of the DPP.To support compliance with these regulations, DENSO is developing an application for the Battery Passport and, in February 2025, became the first Japanese company to obtain EcoPass certification from Catena-X*4.In addition, TÜV Rheinland Japan is a third-party certification body that provides testing, certification, inspection, and evaluation services related to product safety and quality, and always offers the latest evaluation services in various industrial fields.DENSO and TÜV Rheinland Japan have now agreed to comprehensively collaborate as strategic partners on verification and certification services for compliance with the Ecodesign Regulation and the European Battery Regulation, as well as on DPP initiatives.Collaboration DetailsThe two companies will cooperate in the development of DPP and related business services, including the Battery Passport.The two companies will collaborate on regulatory compliance and client support related to the Battery Passport.TÜV Rheinland Japan will provide third-party verification and certification services for DENSO's Battery Passport application.The two companies will jointly create technical documentation related to the Battery Passport for clients.Through extensive collaboration, DENSO and TÜV Rheinland Japan will promote DPP initiatives, including the Battery Passport, and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.Comments from Each CompanyDENSO CORPORATION, Senior Director, Head of Social Innovation Business Development Function Unit, Mitsuru Kato DENSO is committed to traceability and resource circulation throughout the entire product lifecycle. We are very pleased to have established a strategic partnership with TÜV Rheinland Japan, a third-party certification body with extensive experience and expertise, to promote our initiatives related to DPP, which support these efforts. By combining DENSO’s manufacturing expertise and traceability technologies with TÜV Rheinland Japan’s certification and evaluation capabilities, we aim to provide even more reliable products to stakeholders worldwide.TÜV Rheinland Japan Ltd., President, Kunihiro OkamotoTÜV Rheinland Japan provides various testing, certification, and auditing services in accordance with international standards, and has expanded services to support environmentally conscious business operations and sustainable development in recent years. DENSO possesses advanced technologies in the automotive industry, and we expect that this new partnership will open up new possibilities and promote growth for both companies. Together, we will strive for the realization of a sustainable society.Scene from the signing of the memorandum of understandingFrom left to right: Kunihiro Okamoto, President of TÜV Rheinland Japan,and Mitsuru Kato, Senior Director, Head of Social Innovation Business Development Function Unit, DENSO.*1 Digital Product Passport: A digital certificate that records various information to ensure traceability along the product lifecycle, including the manufacturer, materials used, recyclability, and dismantling methods, as proof of the product's sustainability.*2 Ecodesign Regulation: A comprehensive framework that improves environmental performance standards from the design stage for almost all products introduced to the European market, including durability, recyclability, reparability, and energy efficiency, including the DPP. It came into effect in Europe in July 2024.*3 European Battery Regulation: A regulation that sets unified obligations for the design, material procurement, manufacturing, collection, and recycling of batteries to promote the production and use of sustainable and safe battery products. It came into effect in Europe in August 2023, and the application of each requirement has been gradually starting from February 2024.*4 DENSO the First Company Headquartered in Japan to Acquire EcoPass Certification from Catena-X | Newsroom | News | DENSO Global Website Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Toyota City, Japan, September 29, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Toyota Motor Corporation announces its sales, production, and export results for August 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

TOKYO, Japan, September 29, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Isuzu Motors Limited (Isuzu) and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced today an agreement to jointly develop next-generation fuel cell (FC) route buses for commercialization. Production is scheduled to begin in fiscal year 2026 (April 2026-March 2027) at the Utsunomiya Plant (Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture) of J-Bus, Ltd. (J-Bus), an equal joint venture between Isuzu and Hino Motors, Ltd. (Hino).The vehicle will be based on the flat-floor battery electric route bus platform planned, developed, and designed by Isuzu and manufactured by J-Bus. Isuzu and Hino-who have been collaborating in the bus segment since 2002-launched this platform in fiscal year 2024. It will be combined with an FC system developed by Toyota. As part of their efforts to realize zero-emission vehicles, Isuzu and Toyota are jointly developing the next-generation FC bus, seeking to reduce costs by standardizing BEV and FCEV parts.Expanding the range of carbon neutral options beyond battery electric buses, Isuzu is working to commercialize the next-generation FC route bus as a new technology. Toyota positions hydrogen as an important energy source in the pursuit of carbon neutrality and is advancing various initiatives in producing, transporting, storing, and using hydrogen in collaboration with a wide range of partners across industries. Together, the two companies will work with local governments and businesses in various regions-including those designated by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in May 2025 as Priority Regions for Promoting the Deployment of Fuel-Cell Commercial Vehicles - to contribute to the steady reduction of CO2 emissions by expanding the use of next-generation FC route buses."Achieving zero, and adding new value beyond it"As part of efforts to pass our beautiful "Home Planet" to the next generation, Toyota has identified and is helping to solve issues faced by individuals and overall society, which Toyota calls "Achieving Zero," hoping to help reduce the negative impacts caused by these issues to people and the environment to zero. Additionally, Toyota is also looking "Beyond Zero" to create and provide greater value by continuing to diligently seek ways to improve lives and society for the future.About Beyond Zero: https://global.toyota/en/mobility/beyond-zero/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

Kawasaki and Tsukuba, Japan, September 29, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and the Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI technology (G-QuAT) at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) today announced the signing of a collaboration agreement to strengthen international industrial competitiveness in quantum technology. The agreement, signed on September 26, 2025, aims to enhance cooperation between the two organizations, thereby boosting Japan's standing globally in this sector.As part of the agreement, Fujitsu and G-QuAT will leverage their combined resources, including quantum computer-related technologies, manufacturing and evaluation facilities, and will promote research and development and personnel exchange. In this way, the partnership aims to foster international collaboration and research cooperation, ultimately contributing to sustainable economic growth.Scaling up quantum computers requires the integration of diverse elemental technologies and the comprehensive verification and optimization of the entire quantum computer system. To address this challenge, the two organizations will promote research cooperation, including the development of supporting environments and demonstration of technologies necessary for large-scale superconducting quantum computers, maximizing the use of G-QuAT's facilities and its hub function for international collaboration. Through this initiative, the partners aim to establish the superiority of Japan's quantum computing technology, including that of component manufacturers, and actively promote it globally to foster expansion into the international market.Photo of MASU Kazuya, G-QuAT Director (right) and Vivek Mahajan, Corporate Executive Officer, Corporate Vice President, CTO, in charge of System Platform, Fujitsu Limited (left) signing ceremonyAbout 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.fujitsuAbout National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), one of the largest public research organizations in Japan, focuses on the creation and practical realization of technologies useful to Japanese industry and society, and on “bridging” the gap between innovative technological seeds and commercialization. Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI technology (G-QuAT), established in 2023, promotes the social implementation of advanced convergence computational technology and aims to build a global business ecosystem to solve economic and social issues, create new markets, and pioneer aftermarkets from the benefits. Find out more: G-QuATPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedInquiriesGlobal Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI technology (G-QuAT)E-mail: M-G-QuAT-plan-ml*aist.go.jp (Please convert "*" to "@".) Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 29, 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 humanized anti- soluble aggregated amyloid-beta (Aβ) monoclonal antibody “LEQEMBI®” (generic name: lecanemab) has been approved for once every four weeks intravenous (IV) maintenance dosing by the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in China.In January 2024, LEQEMBI was approved for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD) in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or mild dementia stage of disease (collectively referred to as early AD) in China. After 18 months of a dosing regimen of 10 mg/kg once every two weeks during initiation phase, a transition to the maintenance dosing regimen of 10 mg/kg once every four weeks may be considered or the regimen of 10 mg/kg once every two weeks may be continued.AD is a progressive, relentless disease characterized by formation of protein deposits known as plaques made of amyloid-beta aggregates and neurofibrillary tangles made of tau protein in the brains of people living with AD. It is caused by a continuous underlying neurotoxic process that begins before amyloid plaque accumulation and continues after plaque removal.1,2,3,4 The data show that Aβ protofibrils* and tau tangles play roles in the neurodegeneration process,2,3 and LEQEMBI is the only approved therapy that fights AD in two ways – targeting both amyloid plaque and protofibrils, which can impact tau downstream.Eisai estimates that, as of 2024, there were 17 million patients with MCI or mild dementia due to AD in China in 2024, which is expected to increase with the aging of the population. Eisai serves as the lead for lecanemab’s development and regulatory submissions globally with Eisai and Biogen co-commercializing and co-promoting the product and Eisai having final decision-making authority. In China, Eisai distributes the product and conducts information provision activities through specialized Medical Representatives.* Protofibrils are believed to contribute to the brain injury that occurs with AD and are considered to be the most toxic form of Aβ, having a primary role in the cognitive decline associated with this progressive, debilitating condition.1 Protofibrils cause injury to neurons in the brain, which in turn, can negatively impact cognitive function via multiple mechanisms, not only increasing the development of insoluble Aβ plaques but also increasing direct damage to brain cell membranes and the connections that transmit signals between nerve cells or nerve cells and other cells. It is believed the reduction of protofibrils may prevent the progression of AD by reducing damage to neurons in the brain and cognitive dysfunction.4MEDIA CONTACTSEisai Co., Ltd.Public Relations Department+81 (0)3-3817-5120Eisai Europe, Ltd.(UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Russia)EMEA Communications Department+44 (0) 7739 600678EMEA-comms@eisai.netEisai Inc. (U.S.)Libby Holman+ 1-201-753-1945Libby_Holman@eisai.comBiogen Inc.Madeleine Shin+ 1-781-464-3260public.affairs@biogen.comINVESTOR CONTACTSEisai Co., Ltd.Investor Relations Department+81 (0) 3-3817-5122Biogen Inc.Tim Power+ 1-781-464-2442IR@biogen.com About LEQEMBI (generic name: lecanemab)Lecanemab is the result of a strategic research alliance between Eisai and BioArctic. It is a humanized immunoglobulin gamma (IgG1) monoclonal antibody directed against aggregated soluble (protofibril) and insoluble forms of amyloid-beta (Aβ). Protofibrils are believed to contribute to the brain injury that occurs with AD and are considered to be the most toxic form of Aβ, having aprimary role in the cognitive decline associated with this progressive, debilitating condition. Lecanemab has been approved in 50 countries and is under regulatory review in 10 countries. Following the initial phase with treatment every two weeks for 18 months, intravenous (IV) maintenance dosing with treatment every four weeks was approved in China, the U.S. and others, and applications have been filed in 5 countries and regions.LEQEMBI's approvals in these countries were based on Phase 3 data from Eisai's, global Clarity AD clinical trial, in which it met its primary endpoint and all key secondary endpoints with statistically significant results. The primary endpoint was the global cognitive and functional scale, Clinical Dementia Rating Sum of Boxes (CDR-SB).1,5 The U.S. FDA approved Eisai’s Biologics License Application (BLA) for subcutaneous maintenance dosing with LEQEMBI IQLIK in August 2025. In September 2025, the rolling sBLA application to the U.S. FDA for the subcutaneous initiation dosing with LEQEMBI IQLIK was also initiated.Since July 2020 the Phase 3 clinical study (AHEAD 3-45) for individuals with preclinical AD, meaning they are clinically normal and have intermediate or elevated levels of amyloid in their brains, is ongoing. AHEAD 3-45 is conducted as a public-private partnership between the Alzheimer's Clinical Trial Consortium that provides the infrastructure for academic clinical trials in AD and related dementias in the U.S, funded by the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, Eisai and Biogen. Since January 2022, the Tau NexGen clinical study for Dominantly Inherited AD (DIAD), that is conducted by Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Network Trials Unit (DIAN-TU), led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, is ongoing and includes lecanemab as the backbone anti-amyloid therapy.About the Collaboration between Eisai and Biogen for ADEisai and Biogen have been collaborating on the joint development and commercialization of AD treatments since 2014. Eisai serves as the lead of lecanemab development and regulatory submissions globally with Eisai and Biogen co-commercializing and co-promoting the product and Eisai having final decision-making authority.About the Collaboration between Eisai and BioArctic for ADSince 2005, Eisai and BioArctic have had a long-term collaboration regarding the development and commercialization of AD treatments. Eisai obtained the global rights to study, develop, manufacture and market lecanemab for the treatment of AD pursuant to an agreement with BioArctic in December 2007. The development and commercialization agreement on the antibody lecanemab back-up was signed in May 2015.About Eisai Co., Ltd.Eisai's Corporate Concept is "to give first thought to patients and people in the daily living domain, and to increase the benefits that health care provides." Under this Concept (also known as human health care (hhc) Concept), we aim to effectively achieve social good in the form of relieving anxiety over health and reducing health disparities. With a global network of R&D facilities, manufacturing sites and marketing subsidiaries, we strive to create and deliver innovative products to target diseases with high unmet medical needs, with a particular focus in our strategic areas of Neurology and Oncology.In addition, we demonstrate our commitment to the elimination of neglected tropical diseases(NTDs), which is a target (3.3) of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), by working on various activities together with global partners.For more information about Eisai, please visit www.eisai.com (for global headquarters: Eisai. Co., Ltd.), us.eisai.com (for U.S. headquarters: Eisai, Inc.) or www.eisai.eu (for Europe, Middle East, Africa, Russia, Australia and New Zealand headquarters: Eisai Europe Ltd.), and connect with us on X (global and U.S), LinkedIn (for global, U.S. and EMEA) and Facebook (global).About BiogenFounded in 1978, Biogen is a leading biotechnology company that pioneers innovative science to deliver new medicines to transform patients’ lives and to create value for shareholders and our communities. We apply deep understanding of human biology and leverage different modalities to advance first-in-class treatments or therapies that deliver superior outcomes. Our approach is to take bold risks, balanced with return on investment to deliver long-term growth.For more information, visit: https://www.eisai.com/news/2025/pdf/enews202567pdf.pdf Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Japan, September 26, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today that it has achieved third place globally in the RecSys Challenge 2025, a premier international data science competition held as part of the ACM Conference on Recommender Systems (RecSys)*1.The RecSys Challenge brings together leading researchers and engineers from around the world to tackle real-world business problems using advanced data science and machine learning techniques. A total of 416 teams participated in this year's competition, which ran from March 10 to June 30, 2025. The award ceremony and technical presentations were held during the RecSys Conference 2025 in Prague, Czech Republic, from September 22 to 26. The 2025 challenge focused on addressing the rising costs of developing and maintaining AI models by creating Universal Behavioral Profiles (UBPs)—generalized user purchasing behavior profiles that can be applied across multiple use cases, such as predicting product purchases or customer churn on e-commerce platforms.DOCOMO developed a hybrid solution that combined statistical features derived from user purchase frequency, intervals, and other behavioral patterns with graph-based AI models designed to capture complex relationships between users and products. By integrating these complementary approaches, the company achieved significantly higher predictive accuracy across all six evaluation tasks—three open and three hidden—demonstrating the robustness and versatility of its method.In August 2025, DOCOMO also received two special awards at the KDD CUP 2025*2, another world-leading data mining competition organized by ACM SIGKDD. The theme involved generating correct answers for image-based queries. DOCOMO modified image-generation AI models to incorporate external information sources such as image and text search, thereby preventing incorrect responses and delivering top-tier performance in two of the four assigned tasks.Details of DOCOMO's approaches for both competitions will be published on the DOCOMO Developer Blog*3 around December 2025.With a large team of data scientists and extensive expertise in big data analytics, DOCOMO continues to apply cutting-edge AI research to address a wide range of business challenges, from developing docomo Sense®*4, a customer intelligence engine for advanced ad targeting, to building large-scale cross-service recommendation engines*5, implementing AI-powered recommendations across both online and offline retail experiences*6, and expanding applications in domestic and international digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising*7,*8. Leveraging its globally recognized strengths in problem design and big data analysis, DOCOMO will further advance innovative AI technologies to enhance personalized customer experiences and deliver new value to society.*1 A data analysis competition held at the RecSys Conference 2025, an international academic conference organized by SIGCHI (Special Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction), a subcommittee of the ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) focusing on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) in the field of computer science.*2 A data analysis competition held at the KDD Conference, an international academic conference organized by SIGKDD (Special Interest Group on Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining), a subcommittee of the ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) focusing on data science in the field of computer science.*3 https://nttdocomo-developers.jp/ (Japanese only)*4 https://ssw.web.docomo.ne.jp/marketing/strengths/sense/ (Japanese only)*5 NTT DOCOMO Technical Journal VOL.33 NO.1 (Japanese only)https://www.docomo.ne.jp/corporate/technology/rd/technical_journal/bn/vol33_1/002.html*6 NTT DOCOMO Technical Journal VOL.25 NO.4https://www.docomo.ne.jp/english/corporate/technology/rd/technical_journal/bn/vol25_4/001.html *7 https://corp.liveboard.co.jp/en/*8 Announced on July 29, 2024: DOCOMO, DatVietVAC and DatVietOOH to Form JV, “Vie BOARD,” for Digital Out-Of-Home Business Supported with Location-based Data in Vietnam.https://www.docomo.ne.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2024/0729_00.htmlAbout NTT DOCOMONTT DOCOMO, Japan's leading mobile operator with over 90 million subscribers, is one of the global leaders in 3G, 4G and 5G mobile network technologies. Under the slogan “Bridging Worlds for Wonder & Happiness,” DOCOMO is actively collaborating with global partners to expand its business scope from mobile services to comprehensive solutions, aiming to deliver unsurpassed value and drive innovation in technology and communications, ultimately to support positive change and advancement in global society. https://www.docomo.ne.jp/english/For more details, please visit: https://www.docomo.ne.jp/english/info/media_center/pr/2025/0926_00.html Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

HONG KONG, Sep 26, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The recent Presidential Proclamation from the White House, instituting a substantial one-time fee of US$100,000 for new H-1B visa holders entering the United States, has created uncertainty for employers and professionals navigating the global talent market. While the policy aims to incentivize domestic hiring, it also accelerates the need for cost-effective and compliant international workforce solutions. Galaxy Payroll Group Limited (Nasdaq: GLXG) ("Galaxy" or the "Company"), a leading global payroll provider in the Asia-Pacific region, is committed to helping companies navigate these changes with its specialized suite of services.Rising Demand for EOR and International Payroll ServicesThe new regulation significantly increases the cost and complexity of relocating international talent to the U.S. In response, multinational corporations, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups with limited budgets, are expected to seek alternative deployment models to maintain access to a global talent pool without incurring prohibitive expenses.To circumvent the hefty fee and intricate visa processes, businesses are increasingly likely to adopt remote hiring models, engaging talent directly in their home countries. This shift drives demand for Employer of Record (EOR) and international payroll outsourcing services, which allow companies to legally employ staff abroad without establishing a local entity."This policy has created challenges for employers and workers alike," said Mr. Wai Hong Lao, Chief Executive Officer of the Company. "Our expertise in payroll outsourcing and employment services across Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, and Mainland China in the Asia-Pacific region positions us to help companies navigate these changes and ensure full compliance with local regulations."Enhanced Capabilities with Stablecoin SettlementsGalaxy Payroll Group has further enhanced its service offerings by supporting payroll settlements in stablecoins. This innovative payment method provides companies with a more efficient, transparent, and cost-effective solution for managing cross-border payroll, especially for remote employees. By leveraging stablecoins, Galaxy Payroll Group helps companies reduce the risks associated with currency fluctuations and streamline their international payroll processes.Accelerated Adoption of Integrated Payroll TechnologyAs companies build more distributed teams, the need for streamlined, transparent, and efficient cross-border payroll management becomes critical. Galaxy Payroll Group’s focused technological solutions are designed to simplify multi-jurisdiction payroll processing, tax calculations, and compliance reporting within its operational regions. This capability aligns perfectly with the growing need to manage dispersed teams effectively, making integrated payroll technology a necessity rather than a luxury.Broad Market Opportunity for All U.S. EmployersThe new policy presents significant challenges for companies of all sizes, from SMEs to large multinational corporations like Microsoft, which employ a large number of H-1B visa holders. Galaxy Payroll Group’s comprehensive suite of services, including EOR, international payroll outsourcing, and stablecoin settlements, offers scalable and flexible solutions tailored to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes. By leveraging these services, companies can continue to access skilled professionals globally, ensuring they remain competitive in the international talent market."Our services are designed to support companies across the spectrum, from SMEs to large multinational corporations," Mr. Lao noted. "By leveraging our EOR and payroll services, these companies can continue to access skilled professionals globally, ensuring they remain competitive in the international talent market."Galaxy Payroll Group is well-positioned to meet the growing demand for efficient, compliant, and cost-effective international workforce management solutions. With its specialized suite of services, including support for stablecoin settlements, Galaxy Payroll Group provides a comprehensive and flexible solution to help companies navigate the complex global employment landscape. Galaxy Payroll Group remains committed to providing innovative and compliant solutions to support companies in their global talent management strategies.About Galaxy Payroll Group LimitedGalaxy Payroll Group Limited is a leading payroll outsourcing service provider based in Hong Kong. The company specializes in delivering HR and payroll solutions to multinational companies across various industries. With a focus on innovation and client satisfaction, GLXG operates in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, and the PRC, offering payroll outsourcing, employment services, and consultancy to businesses of all sizes. For more information, please visit Galaxy Payroll Group's website: www.galaxyapac.com.Forward-Looking StatementsMatters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. The words "believe," "anticipate," "intends," "estimate," "potential," "may," "should," "expect" "pending" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon various assumptions. Although we believe that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or accomplish these expectations.For enquiry, please contact Intelligent Joy Limited:Karen DengPhone:(852) 3594 6407Email: pr-team@intelligentjoy.com Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Japan, September 26, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has expanded its lineup of optical transceivers for 25Gb/s transmission with the commencement of sales for the "25G SFP28 80km BiDi" capable of 80km transmission. This product enables bi-directional data transmission over a single fiber, reducing the total number of fibers required for a system and achieving lower deployment costs and easier installation. Shipments are scheduled to begin at the end of November 2025.In recent years, the demand for high-speed, high-bandwidth, high-capacity communication infrastructure has grown significantly due to the increase in mobile network traffic and the rising need for wide-area connections between data centers. Accordingly, there has been a demand for even greater communication capacity than that provided by existing 10Gb/s optical transceivers.However, the introduction of 100Gb/s-class equipment, such as coherent optical communication technology, has presented challenges in terms of implementation costs and operational aspects. Furthermore, companies engaged in long-distance transmission connecting wide-ranging areas, including regional cities, faced challenges in laying new optical fiber for increased communication capacity and associated operational costs. To address these challenges, NEC developed the 25G SFP28 80km BiDi, which enables easy upgrades from existing 10Gb/s systems.The 25G SFP28 80km BiDi optical transceiver enables the following:1. Achieves long-distance transmission with a high link budgetBy combining a high-output laser with a high-sensitivity receiver, NEC has achieved a link budget(*1) of 30dB, enabling transmission over distances of up to 80km. Furthermore, the new transceiver is suitable for large-scale network construction utilizing sections with high fiber loss or existing dark fiber, enhancing the reliability of wide-area communications.2. Significantly Reduces Initial Implementation CostsUsing WDM (Wavelength Division Multiplexing) technology with different wavelengths for upstream and downstream, bi-directional transmission over a single fiber has been made possible. This drastically reduces the number of fibers required and lowers overall costs. Furthermore, it eliminates the need for additional relay equipment previously required for extending distances beyond 40km in conventional products. This significantly reduces the burden of infrastructure construction for installation and long-term operational maintenance.3. Achieves ease of implementation through power-saving design and compatibility with existing equipmentAchieves a power-saving design of 2.5W under industrial temperature conditions (-40 to +85 deg. C.). This represents a reduction of approximately 20% compared to conventional products using optical semiconductor amplifiers, achieving the industry's highest standard(*2). Furthermore, it can be directly installed in standard SFP ports, enabling smooth implementation utilizing existing equipment.Product SpecificationsForm factorSFP28Bitrate25.78Gb/s (Ethernet signal)Wavelength (Uplink)1289nmWavelength (Downlink)1314nmLink Budget30dBOptical Interface25.78Gb/s (NRZ)Electrical Interface25.78Gb/s (NRZ)Power consumption2.5W (Max.)Operating temperature-40 to +85 deg. C. Going forward, NEC will continue contributing to the advancement and energy efficiency of network infrastructure, aiming to realize a sustainable society.(*1) In optical communication networks, an indicator representing the balance between signal loss between the transmitter and receiver and the gain required for signal reception.(*2) Based on NEC researchRelated Link25G SFP28 BiDi: Optical Transceiver Module | NEChttps://www.nec.com/en/global/prod/fod/25g-sfp28.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, Japan, September 18, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - This year, Honda celebrates its 60th anniversary of its first victory in the FIA*1 Formula One World ChampionshipTM (F1(R)). As part of its commemorative activities, during the F1 MEXICAN GRAND PRIX*2 on October 26, Honda will participate in a showrun with the Honda RA272—the car that delivered Honda’s first victory—driven by Oracle Red Bull Racing driver Yuki Tsunoda.Yuki Tsunoda preparing to drive the RA272 at 2024 Goodwood Festival of SpeedOn October 24, 1965, at the F1 MEXICAN GRAND PRIX, Honda achieved victory in the world’s pinnacle motorsports category for the first time as a Japanese automaker, with driver Richie Ginther at the wheel of the RA272.The RA272 was Honda’s F1(R) car in its second year as a full constructor*3. Powered by a 1.5-liter V12 engine and carrying the Japanese flag on its white livery, the RA272 became a symbol that marked the beginning of Japan’s motorsport history.For the showrun, Honda Racing Corporation engineers performed special maintenance on the RA272 housed at the Honda Collection Hall. At the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, where Honda achieved its first F1(R) victory, Japanese F1(R) driver Tsunoda will drive the RA272 as a representative Honda driver.Since its founding, Honda has pursued challenges, viewing racing as a place to hone its people and technology. This year, Honda is running a special program reflecting on 60 years of challenges and victories, with a Williams Honda FW11 showrun at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed in July and Monterey Car Week in August, and a Honda RA272 showrun at the MEXICAN GRAND PRIX. As it advances power unit (PU) development for its upcoming F1(R) entry starting in 2026, Honda will continue to hone its people and technology through these challenges, delivering dreams and excitement to motorsports and Honda fans worldwide.* The F1 logo, FORMULA 1, F1, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trademarks of Formula One Licensing BV, a Formula 1 company. All rights reserved.*1 FIA: Federation Internationale de l'Automobile*2 Official name: F1 MEXICO CITY GRAND PRIX 2025*3 Full constructor develops and manufactures its own car and engine for F1(R) competitionComment of Yuki Tsunoda, Oracle Red Bull Racing“It is an honor to drive the RA272 at the special place where Honda achieved its first F1(R) victory. Driving on the track where the RA272 pioneered Japanese motorsports history 60 years ago is a particularly special and deeply moving experience. With Honda’s history of challenges in my heart, I want to give fans a drive that conveys dreams and passion.”Comment of Koji Watanabe, President of Honda Racing Corporation (HRC)“It is a tremendous pleasure that the RA272 will drive again in Mexico, at the same place Honda achieved its first victory, 60 years ago in 1965. Furthermore, having Tsunoda, a driver representing Japan in F1(R), pilot this historic car holds great significance. We believe this will be a precious opportunity to reflect on Honda’s history of challenge while sharing dreams and hopes for the future with our fans.”Honda’s F1(R) activity highlights1964-1968Competed as constructor (factory team) with an all-Honda package, including engine and chassis1965Won first victory at the MEXICAN GRAND PRIX1983-1992Participated as engine supplier1986Won the Constructors’ Championship (Williams Honda)1987Won Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships1988-1991Won Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships for four consecutive years(McLaren Honda)2000-2005Participated as BAR Honda through engine supply and joint chassis development2006-2008Participated as constructor, with an all-Honda package, including engine and chassis2015-2017Participated as a power unit supplierSupplied power units to McLaren Racing2018Began supplying power units to Scuderia Toro Rosso2019Began supplying power units to Red Bull Racing2021Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) won Drivers’ Championship,Honda ends F1(R) participation at the end of 20212022HRC began technical support for Red Bull PowertrainsMax Verstappen won second consecutive Drivers’ Championship, Red Bull Racing won Constructors’ Championship2023Honda announced return to F1(R) starting in 2026Max Verstappen won third consecutive Drivers’ Championship, Red Bull Racingwon second consecutive Constructors’ Championship2024Max Verstappen won fourth consecutive Drivers’ Championship For more details, please visit: https://global.honda/en/topics/2025/c_2025-09-26eng.html Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

SANTA CLARA, CA, September 25, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501, "Hitachi"), today announced the establishment of a global Hitachi AI Factory based on NVIDIA AI Factory reference architecture, yielding a centralized infrastructure designed to accelerate the development and deployment of physical AI solutions across Hitachi’s core business sectors. The AI Factory is powered by Hitachi iQ with NVIDIA HGX B200 systems featuring NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs; Hitachi iQ M Series with NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Server Edition GPUs; and NVIDIA Spectrum-X Ethernet networking platform. This strategic initiative directly supports Hitachi's ambition to create and deploy AI that interacts with the real world. The AI Factory will also enable Hitachi to further expand HMAX—the company’s family of AI-enabled solutions solving a wide-range of complex problems in the Mobility, Energy, Industrial and Technology sectors.The centralized AI Factory provides Hitachi’s global teams with a powerful unified AI computing infrastructure to run applications and AI workflows developed on the NVIDIA full-stack AI platform, which includes NVIDIA AI Enterprise for production-grade AI as well as NVIDIA Omniverse libraries for simulation, industrial scale, and physically accurate digital twins. This infrastructure allows for the rapid development and deployment of advanced physical AI models. These models will acquire and interpret information from physical environments via cameras and sensors; determine the next steps to take; and execute actions based on that data.Today’s announcement builds on Hitachi, Ltd. President and CEO Toshiaki Tokunaga’s recent comment on the Hitachi-NVIDIA partnership wherein he stated that, by leveraging Hitachi iQ built on NVIDIA RTX PRO Servers, Hitachi will further accelerate AI innovation. Mr. Tokunaga specified that through the NVIDIA RTX PRO Servers’ ability to accelerate AI reasoning and physical AI, digital twin development and physical asset optimization (including social infrastructure) is augmented while new possibilities such as productivity improvement across all business activities are unlocked. The Hitachi AI Factory is strategically distributed across the United States, EMEA, and Japan ensuring that Hitachi’s engineers can collaborate seamlessly and access powerful computing resources with low latency, no matter where they are. This interconnected network will support the creation of a wide range of physical AI applications, driving new levels of efficiency, productivity, and safety across industries.The initiative reinforces Hitachi's commitment to using cutting-edge technology to drive both social and business innovation.“The strategic collaboration between Hitachi and NVIDIA is becoming a key engine for solving complex real-world problems, accelerating social innovation,” said Jun Abe, General Manager of the Digital Systems & Services Division. “Our work together leverages NVIDIA AI infrastructure to achieve both DX (Digital Transformation) and GX (Green Transformation) with solutions like Hitachi Rail's HMAX, which is currently transforming railway operations and maintenance; Hitachi Vantara's AI solution portfolio Hitachi iQ; and Hitachi's liquid-cooled AI data centers supporting our generative AI foundation. By establishing a global NVIDIA AI Factory, we can now operate as a true 'One Hitachi' across regions and organizations. A synergy that will accelerate physical AI innovations, as exemplified by HMAX.” Operationalizing the Corporate VisionHitachi views the AI Factory as a fundamental step toward achieving its Lumada 3.0 vision. Lumada is Hitachi’s operating model that helps enterprises solve business and societal problems through co-created digital transformation. It harnesses Hitachi’s extensive domain knowledge and technical expertise, combined with AI technologies to convert data into value while reducing operational costs and inefficiencies. Hitachi is unique in its ability to integrate IT, OT, and hardware expertise as illustrated by the engineering design capabilities, products, and consultative services making up Lumada 3.0. The company leads the Industrial AI market with disruptive solutions that redefine what’s possible. “AI factories are the engines of a new industrial revolution, converting enterprise data into autonomous intelligence for both software and the physical world,” said Justin Boitano, Vice President, Enterprise AI Products, NVIDIA. “With NVIDIA accelerated computing and software, Hitachi’s AI factory infrastructure provides a transformative platform for building and deploying enterprise and physical AI.”About Hitachi, Ltd.Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi contributes to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates globally in four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries –and the Strategic SIB Business Unit for new growth businesses. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi generates value from integrating data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2024(ended March 31, 2025) totaled 9,783.3 billion yen, with 618 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 280,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Japan, September 25, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Toyota Motor Corporation ("Toyota") and Woven by Toyota, Inc. ("WbyT") today announced the official launch of Toyota Woven City ("Woven City"), first unveiled at CES 2020 and jointly developed by the two companies. To mark the occasion, Toyota and WbyT hosted a launch event in Susono City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, with key stakeholders. With residents beginning to move in and partner companies starting co-creation, Woven City takes its first steps as a real-world test course for mobility and a key driver of Toyota's transformation into a mobility company.Central to Woven City are two profiles of participants.The first are known as Inventors. These are enterprises, startups, entrepreneurs, research institutions, and other innovators developing and testing products and services in Woven City. By combining Toyota's manufacturing expertise, WbyT's advanced software capabilities, and the unique strengths of each Inventor, Woven City seeks to foster Kakezan - a Japanese concept of "multiplication," where new innovation and societal value emerge from the convergence of different ideas and capabilities.Among the Inventors, singer-songwriter Naoto Inti Raymi will join as the first artist, leading sound-related Kakezan co-creation in Woven City and bringing a new creative dimension to the project. He produced the Woven City Anthem and the project's audio logo, and his participation brings the total number of Inventors to 20.Woven City has also launched its accelerator program with an open call for Inventors on September 8, beginning with the "Woven City Challenge: Hack the Mobility" competition. The program invites startups, entrepreneurs, universities, and research institutions worldwide to propose ideas for Kakezan co-creation, with applications open until October 14, 2025.The second profile consists of residents and visitors, known as Weavers. By experiencing the products and services first hand and providing feedback, Weavers will play a vital role in shaping new, meaningful innovations. Since September 2025, several Toyota Group employees and their families have begun living in Woven City as the first Weavers, with Phase 1 ultimately expected to accommodate about 300 residents. General visitors are planned to be welcomed beginning in fiscal year 2026.To celebrate the official launch and mark the start of life at Woven City, Toyota and WbyT today hosted the "Woven City Official Launch: Weaving the Future-Day 01" event that gathered the first community of Inventors, Weavers, and partners. At the event, leaders from both companies expressed gratitude to everyone who has supported the Woven City vision and participated in the challenge to drive the future of movement and enhance well-being for all. Also at today's event, Naoto Inti Raymi debuted Woven City's anthem "Woven City."Akio Toyoda, Chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation and Master Weaver of Woven City said at the event: "This is Master Weaver Akio Toyoda. What we will spark here at Woven City is Kakezan ('multiplication')! No single company can create meaningful Kakezan on its own; it takes at least two. So let's gather our efforts, and with them our smiles. With plenty of smiles, doesn't it feel like we really can weave a brighter future together?"Since announcing its ambition to become a mobility company at CES 2018 and unveiling the Woven City concept at CES 2020, Toyota has steadily advanced from vision to reality by building a community of like-minded collaborators. Through Kakezan co-creation in Woven City, Toyota and WbyT aim to develop products and services that extend beyond the city to empower lives in Japan and around the world.ReferenceExample features of Woven City's test course for mobilityThree-type road systemCity-wideGround-level roads are classified into three types-one exclusively for pedestrians, one shared by pedestrians and personal mobility, and one dedicated to vehicles.Underground road networkUndergroundA fourth, underground road enables testing unaffected by weather or temperature conditions.Traffic signalsCity-wideA system that coordinates traffic signals with mobility, advancing safety through a three-pronged approach (mobility, people and infrastructure)Multifunctional polesCity-wideServing as both streetlights and traffic signal posts, these poles can also host sensors and cameras used in testing and co-creation activities Co-creation theme by InventorDaikin Industries, Ltd.Testing "pollen-less spaces" and "personalized functional environments"DyDo DRINCO, INC.Creating new value through innovative vending machine conceptsNISSIN FOOD PRODUCTS CO., LTD.Creating and evaluating food environments to inspire new 'food cultures'UCC Japan Co., Ltd.Conducting a proof-of-concept study to demonstrate the effect of coffee on creativity and productivityZoshinkai Holdings Inc.Leveraging data to realize innovative educational methods and new learning environmentsInterstellar Technologies Inc.Developing a robust rocket production system*Kyoritsu Seiyaku CorporationFinding new ways to enhance human-pet coexistenceNaoto Inti RaymiDeveloping future-oriented soundscapesToyotae-PaletteEnabling diverse services through a versatile BEV platform, including food and beverage offerings and other mobility service applications.Personal Mobility Vehicle (PMV)Providing safe, accessible, and enjoyable personal mobility through a shared service of compact, three-wheeled EVs.Summon ShareDelivering shared vehicles directly to users through an autonomous service using self-driving robots (Guide Mobi).WbyTSmart Logistics Simplifying the movement of goods through a delivery platform, with future applications such as cleaning and storage to support daily life.*Interstellar Technologies will conduct its work outside Woven City, with development support provided by Toyota and WbyT in the form of engineering know-how and technical staff Toyota Group Company InventorsA total of 12 Toyota Group companies are confirmed as Inventors:Toyota Industries Corporation, JTEKT Corporation, Toyota Auto Body Corporation, Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Aisin Corporation, Denso Corporation, Toyota Boshoku Corporation, Toyota Motor East Japan Corporation, Toyoda Gosei Corporation, Toyota Motor Kyushu Corporation, Toyota, WbyTToyota 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

Singapore and Japan, September 25, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - SC Ventures by Standard Chartered Bank, which builds and invests in breakthrough ventures in and beyond banking, together with Fujitsu, a leading developer of quantum software and hardware, are set to join forces on September 25 to incubate Project Quanta. The project will integrate multiple software and hardware technologies to provide clients a platform to rapidly explore, develop and integrate quantum computing and quantum-inspired applications.The joint venture will leverage Fujitsu’s expertise in quantum computing R&D and software-and-algorithm development as well as insights gained through the development of its superconducting quantum computer. It will bring this expertise together with SC Ventures’ venture building prowess and deep insights into financial institutions to accelerate the development of quantum use cases, intellectual property, resources and value.In this platform, in addition to the development environment, it provides pre-built algorithms in areas such as fraud detection, risk simulations, derivative pricing, and credit decision, enabling users to develop their own algorithms. We also provide access to data and backend hardware, allowing users to test their algorithms.This project will utilize Fujitsu’s quantum computing technology. Fujitsu has been developing quantum computing capabilities through both software and hardware advancements utilizing multiple joint research initiatives. Based on the collaboration with RIKEN, Fujitsu is currently developing a 1,000-qubit superconducting quantum computer, scheduled to begin operation in fiscal 2026.Looking ahead, the company is also planning the development of a plus-10,000 qubit (250 logical qubit) superconducting quantum computer by fiscal 2030.Apurv Suri, Client Engagement & Partnerships Lead, SC Ventures, comments:“The current quantum development industry is fragmented with some companies excelling at hardware integration while others are better at quantum algorithm building tools. By joining forces with Fujitsu, we want to unlock quantum resources and talent on one platform for corporates looking to scale their quantum capabilities.”Stafford Bond, Head of Growth Investments, Fujitsu Services Limited, comments:“At Fujitsu, we are committed to solving the world’s most complex challenges through innovation and collaboration. Partnering with SC Ventures on Project Quanta represents a bold step toward democratising access to quantum capabilities and realising true quantum advantage. By combining our expertise in quantum technologies and integration with SC Ventures’ deep industry insight and venture building pedigree, we aim to accelerate the practical application of quantum technologies and unlock transformative value for businesses.”Related LinksSC VenturesFujitsu Services Limited Fujitsu starts official development of plus-10,000 qubit superconducting quantum computer targeting completion in 2030 (August 1, 2025, Press release)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.fujitsuAbout Standard CharteredWe are a leading international banking group, with a presence in 53 of the world’s most dynamic markets. Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, and our heritage and values are expressed in our brand promise, here for good.Standard Chartered PLC is listed on the London and Hong Kong stock exchanges. For more stories and expert opinions please visit Insights at sc.com. Follow Standard Chartered on X, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. Insightssc.comXLinkedInInstagramFacebookAbout SC VenturesSC Ventures builds and invests in breakthrough ventures in and beyond banking. SC Ventures by Standard Chartered provides a platform for organisations to collaborate and co-create fintech ecosystems to reimagine the future of finance. For more information, please visit www.scventures.io and follow SC Ventures on LinkedIn.SC VenturesLinkedInPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiriesSC VenturesChi-an ChangPR & Communications Lead,Chian.Chang@sc.com Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, September 25, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi High-Tech Corporation ("Hitachi High-Tech"), and ELITechGroup S.p.A. (Head Office: Italy, "ELITech") have entered a Collaboration, Manufacturing and Supply Agreement (the "Agreement") in the field of molecular testing for infectious disease.Hitachi High-Tech has development and technical capabilities such as photometric analysis and automation utilized for its life sciences and in-vitro diagnostics products. ELITech offers fully automated PCR*1 testing systems and reagents for the European market, with a particular strength in reagents for a wide range of test items. Both companies have been jointly developing fully automated PCR testing system (the "System") primarily for the diagnosis and monitoring treatment of infectious diseases. This Agreement governs that Hitachi High-Tech supplies of the System to ELITech.The System offers continuous sample and reagent loading as well as random-access capabilities in accordance with the needs of the laboratory, together with fully automated functions from sample preparation to measurement. The joint development efforts will focus on creating innovative and flexible PCR platform that enhances operational efficiency in microbiology and virology laboratories, ultimately contributing to improved patient care.In Japan, Hitachi High-Tech will exhibit the System under the name “LABOSPECT GA-5” at the JACLaS EXPO 2025 in Yokohama, Japan, from October 3 through October 5, 2025.*1 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR): A method of amplifying very small samples of DNA fragments from cells.BackgroundIn the field of healthcare, molecular testing is used to figure out the risks of diseases and constitution and to diagnose diseases based on their genetic information. The PCR method was also used during the COVID-19 pandemic and has become more widely used. As such, there is a need to improve the efficiency of testing operations through automation and reduction of testing times for multiple test items. Hitachi High-Tech and ELITech have been jointly developing a fully automated molecular testing system that can detect viruses and bacteria at an early stage. In addition, this system utilizes the technologies of Precision System Science Co., Ltd., with whom Hitachi High-Tech has a business alliance with respect to the genetic testing business.Future DevelopmentGoing forward, Hitachi High-Tech will continue to foster innovation in the area of infectious diseases with ELITech, and through this partnership and others, we will build strong and long-term relationships with our partners. Hitachi High-Tech support offering of personalized medical care for each and every patient by “Diagnosis x Therapy x Digital,” providing Lumada solution through the installed base (Digitalized Assets) and domain knowledge. We aim to “make patient smile with frontline healthcare workers” and “create a society without fear of cancer” for realizing a harmonized society where environment, wellbeing and economic growth are in balance.About Hitachi High-TechHitachi High-Tech provides cutting-edge technologies, products and services to society and customers with its corporate vision of "Changing the World and Future with the Power of Knowledge" to contribute to a sustainable global environment, healthy, safe and secure lives, and the sustained development of science and industry. We manufacture and sell clinical analyzers, biotechnology products and radiation therapy systems in the healthcare field, semiconductor manufacturing and inspection equipment in the semiconductor field, as well as analytical systems and electron microscopes used in environmental fields and materials research. We are also engaged in a wide range of business areas globally, providing high added-value solutions in battery, communication infrastructure, railway inspection, digital and other industrial and social infrastructure fields. By deeply understanding the issues facing society and our customers, and utilizing the installed base (Digitalized Assets) and domain knowledge, we provide digital service through Lumada 3.0, enhanced by AI. Along with the Inspire 2027, Hitachi Group's New Management plan, we contribute to realize a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth coexist in harmony. The company's consolidated revenues for FY2024 were approx. JPY 756.5 billion. For further information, visit https://www.hitachi-hightech.com/global/en/About ELITechELITechGroup is a global leader in in-vitro diagnostics, serving hospitals and diagnostic laboratories in over 100 countries through a direct sales network and trusted distribution partners. The company develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive range of diagnostic products and solutions, including instruments, reagents, and software. With a global team of about 600 professionals, ELITechGroup is proud to be a part of Bruker Corporation. Alongside Bruker's other businesses in the Bruker Microbiology & Infection Diagnostics division (BMID), ELITechGroup remains deeply committed to fully meeting the evolving needs of its customers. The company continues to develop state-of-the-art technologies and innovative solutions that address the challenges faced by today's–and tomorrow's–laboratories. For more information, visit the ELITech website (https://www.elitechgroup.com/).Business ContactMolecular Systems Marketing Dept.,Sales & Marketing Div.,Diagnostic System Business,Healthcare Business Group,Hitachi High-Tech Corporation Contact form Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com