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HONG KONG, Sep 17, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – HighTide Therapeutics, Inc. (2511.HK), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development of multifunctional multi-targeted therapies for metabolic diseases, announced that data from the Phase 3 SYMPHONY 2 trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of HTD1801 in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is being presented at the 61st Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Vienna.HTD1801, is a first-in-class anti-inflammatory metabolic modulator that activates AMPK and inhibits the NLRP3 inflammasome. These pathways converge at the nexus of metabolic dysregulation beyond glucose control and chronic inflammation. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluated the efficacy and safety of HTD1801 compared to placebo in patients with T2DM inadequately controlled with metformin. The primary endpoint of Symphony 2 was change from baseline in HbA1c to Week 24 compared to placebo. Secondary endpoints explored effects on cardiovascular, metabolic, and renal comorbidities to assess it’s potential as a comprehensive Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic therapy.Eligible patients were randomized 2:1 to HTD1801 1000 mg BID (N=365) or placebo (N=184). The study met the primary endpoint at Week 24, with HTD1801-treated patients achieving an LS mean change in HbA1c of -1.21% compared to -0.68% with placebo (LS mean diff: -0.53, p

TOKYO, Japan, September 16, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Honda R&D Co., Ltd. (Honda) today announced that it has developed a new “chemical sorting” technology, which sorts and extracts reusable plastics from waste plastic parts that contain solid contaminants unique to automotive waste. Honda will build a pilot facility with a maximum processing capacity of 350 tons per year and verify the technology by the end of 2026, striving to put it into practical use by around 2029.The solid contaminant separation technology newly developed by Honda uses chemical sorting, that dissolves the resin in a solvent to remove solid contaminants and extract high-purity resin. Waste automotive plastic parts generally contain non-plastic solid contaminants such as metal inserts*1, pieces of rubber hoses and gaskets, and reinforcing materials such as glass fiber contained in the resin. To date, recycling of waste plastic parts containing solid contaminants has been done mostly through “physical sorting” processes which sort contaminants manually or by machine. However, recycling via physical sorting has various challenges, including an increase in cost associated with the sorting process.The use of the newly-developed chemical sorting technology enabled Honda to improve the solid contaminant separation rate to more than 99%, which previously has not exceeded the range of approximately 80%, resulting in the extraction of high-purity plastics. After undergoing mechanical and chemical recycling processes, reusable plastics extracted through the chemical sorting technology with a purity of more than 99%, will be reused as automotive materials, enabling closed-loop recycling.Issues with conventional recycling of waste plastic parts- Limitations due to the size of contaminants Conventional separation method requires the optimization of specifications of filters and sorting process for the size of each target contaminant. Waste plastic parts contain solid contaminants of various sizes. Since the sizes of contaminants are unpredictable, the filter mesh has to be set very fine, which often causes clogging and halts processing.- Limitations due to the complexity of materialsPlastics used in automotive parts consist of multiple resins, additives, fillers, and attached components, making it difficult to efficiently separate them through the conventional method. - Difficulty in scaling upWhen fine-mesh filters are used to sort out most contaminants, the filters need to be replaced every few hours due to clogging. Therefore, while recycling is feasible at the research level, it has been technically challenging to establish a continuous process capable of stably processing large volumes of waste materials.- Lack of industrywide collaborationFor practical recycling, an industrywide initiative is indispensable; however, sufficient collaborative frameworks have yet to be established.What Honda achieved with the new technology By using coarse-mesh filters that are less prone to clogging to sort out millimeter-sized coarse contaminants, and using centrifuges to physically separate micrometer-sized*2 fine contaminants, the new chemical sorting technology developed by Honda eliminates the need to adjust the specifications of removal filters depending on the size of each contaminant, enabling the thorough removal of contaminants of all sizes. It also minimizes the need for maintenance and filter replacement, enabling the establishment of a continuous process capable of stable operation on an industrial scale.With these features of its new technology, Honda became capable of removing contaminants of various sizes in the recycling of ELV-derived waste plastics, which expands the range of recyclable parts. This enables Honda to achieve both economic feasibility and scalability, and realize practical application of its new technology. Moreover, based on the expertise and technological foundation Honda has amassed through its long history of developing resource recovery technologies, the recent progress in collaboration with external partners has supported the development of this new technology.Benefits of the solid contaminant separation technology developed by HondaReduction of capital investment through the reduction of steps in the sorting process.Reduction of process cost through the shortening of the process.Improvement of recycling yield*3 (through the reduction of the amount of resin removed along with contaminants being removed in each sorting step).Efficient recovery of high-quality plastics that will comply with quality standards required for the recycling processes that follow, by preventing metal and rubber contamination.Suppression of plastic degradation by dissolving resin at temperatures lower than the resin’s degradation point.Ability to discharge recycled resin in a solid state, which enables the recovery of resin in pellet*4 form.Reduction of COâ‚‚ emissions, as the technology enables the recycling of reinforced fiber plastics that were previously incinerated.Resource circulation has been one of the key focus areas for Honda to further advance its mobility products and services, and this newly-developed technology is expected to be applicable also to other materials, including engineering plastics. Honda will continue its recycling-related research and take on the challenge to develop its products with 100% use of sustainable materials. *1 Components made from metals that are pre-embedded into molded components such as plastic and rubber products.*2 1 micrometer=0.001 millimeter.*3 The ratio of a good product obtained to the amount of raw material input. In this context, it refers to the amount of resin successfully recovered divided by the amount of waste material fed into the process.*4 Raw material used for plastic molding, typically in small granules of about 3–5 millimeters in size. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, September 16, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) — NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has published the ESG Databook 2025, a report on its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives from April 2024 onwards.NEC ESG Databook 2025URL: https://www.nec.com/en/global/sustainability/report/index.htmlAs outlined in its Mid-term Management Plan 2025 (*), NEC aims to create social and environmental value through its business, focusing on growth areas. As part of its financial strategy, NEC is strengthening its non-financial foundations to support the sustainable growth of the company and society. The ESG Databook 2025 was composed with reference to the four components of sustainability information disclosure standards of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) and the Sustainability Standards Board of Japan (SSBJ), consisting of: "Governance," "Strategy," "Risk Management (including NEC’s unique approach to opportunity creation)," and "Metrics and Targets."As a result of these efforts, NEC continues to be included in major ESG indices, such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index and Asia Pacific Index, the FTSE4Good Index Series, and the MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes, which is one of the financial strategy targets set in the Mid-term Management Plan 2025.The main initiatives outlined in the ESG Databook 2025 are as follows:1. Initiatives to promote businesses that contribute to carbon neutrality and efforts to reduce capital costsIn response to growing interest in decarbonization among customers and society, NEC is introducing the "Client Zero" concept and specific initiatives. These initiatives involve first implementing the latest technologies in-house to accumulate expertise, and then broadly deploying this expertise to customers through NEC's value creation model, "BluStellar." NEC also provides more detailed information in this report on its participation in external environmental initiatives and its involvement with industry organizations.Additionally, for the fourth consecutive year, NEC has issued sustainability-linked bonds with KPIs based on the strength of its environmental initiatives, such as its selection as a CDP "A-List" (Climate Change) company for six consecutive years, to reduce its capital costs.2. Promoting human capital management that supports strategy and cultureNEC considers human capital management to be one of its most important management resources. To achieve its purpose and the Mid-term Management Plan 2025, NEC is promoting initiatives based on strategy and culture, as well as job-specific human resource management. By assigning the right person to the right job at the right time, NEC is able to respond to changes in the market environment and business needs, enabling the company to execute swift and resilient business strategies.In addition, NEC is promoting a cultural initiative based on the 3 pillars of "enhancing communication," "fostering proactive learning and career development," and "ensuring fair evaluations and offering competitive compensation," to secure and develop human resources with innovative ideas that drive its business.3. Strengthening security for NEC and society, and strengthening the acquisition and development of human resourcesNEC carries out business activities with significant meaning for society and therefore considers cybersecurity and information security to be critical issues in the social domain. Based on Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s "Cybersecurity Management Guidelines Ver3.0," and the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)’s "Cybersecurity Framework (Version 2.0)," which was revised for the first time in ten years in February 2024, NEC is building a framework to strengthen its preventive defenses against evolving cyberattacks and to enhance resilience against such threats.Cybersecurity Management Report 2025 (published in September 2025)URL: https://www.nec.com/en/global/sustainability/security/index.htmlGuided by the NEC Way, NEC aims to create the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency and to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. Moreover, NEC contributes to all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by actively engaging with various stakeholders and leveraging the power of information and communications technologies (ICT) to address social challenges. In response to demands from society, information disclosure related to sustainability is undergoing significant changes. To ensure that stakeholders understand NEC's approach to sustainability and its latest initiatives, the company plans to continue proactively disclosing information through the publication of the ESG Databook and through direct dialogue sessions.(*)Mid-term Management Plan 2025https://www.nec.com/en/global/ir/library/plan2025.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. 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TOKYO, Sept 16, 2025, FREMONT, Calif., Sept 15, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JSR Corporation, a leading technology company focused on material innovation and the parent company of Inpria Corporation, a metal oxide photoresist solution provider, Lam Research Corp. (Nasdaq: LRCX), a global leader in semiconductor fabrication equipment and services, today announced that JSR/Inpria and Lam have entered into a non-exclusive cross-licensing and collaboration agreement to advance leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing. The partnership is intended to accelerate the industry’s transition to next-generation patterning, including dry resist technology for EUV lithography, and advance the development of next-generation materials for atomic layer etching and deposition processes.The agreement capitalizes on JSR/Inpria’s innovative semiconductor materials, including metal oxide solutions and Lam’s deep capabilities in deposition, etch and EUV patterning, including Aether®, Lam’s ground-breaking dry resist equipment and process technology that reduces the cost and complexity of creating the intricate patterns required for chips for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC).The companies will collaborate to integrate JSR/Inpria’s patterning resists and films with Lam’s etch and dry resist deposition technologies. Lam and JSR/Inpria will also work together to expand innovation in several areas to support chipmakers as they scale in the AI era, including research and development related to metal oxide resists, high NA EUV patterning for advanced nodes, and other advanced films for next-generation patterning. In addition, leveraging JSR’s recent acquisition of Yamanaka Hutech Corporation, Lam and JSR plan to explore on new precursor materials and processes for advanced atomic layer deposition and etch solutions.“At JSR, we are committed to advancing cutting edge materials to enable our customers’ most demanding technology roadmaps,” said Toru Kimura, senior officer, JSR Corporation. “By combining JSR and Inpria’s materials expertise with Lam’s strengths in deposition, etch, and dry resist technologies, we aim to accelerate solutions for EUV lithography – including high NA – and support the industry to scale efficiently for the new AI era.“By richly complementing Lam’s proven atomic layer deposition and etch capabilities with JSR’s deep expertise in advanced patterning materials, this collaboration enables us to accelerate innovation at a time of rising semiconductor complexity,” said Vahid Vahedi, chief technology and sustainability officer, Lam Research. “This includes driving new low-NA and high-NA EUV patterning materials and metal oxide resists and providing greater access to Aether dry resist technology.”Inpria and Lam have also agreed to dismiss all claims against each other in the litigation Inpria v. Lam Research (Case 1:22cv01359) in the District Court of Delaware and all related inter partes review (IPR) proceedings.About JSR CorporationJSR Corporation is a global technology company developing cutting-edge materials. Our Electronic Materials business provides a wide range of semiconductor materials for advanced logic and memory, including photoresists and ancillaries, process materials such as CMP slurries, cleaning solutions, packaging materials, and precursors. JSR's Electronic Materials Division’s group companies include Inpria Corporation, acquired in 2021 for EUV metal oxide resists, and Yamanaka Hutech, added in August 2024 for high-purity CVD/ALD precursors. JSR delivers high-quality materials with added functionality, driving innovation in the semiconductor market and enabling customer breakthroughs. Please visit www.jsr.co.jpAbout Lam ResearchLam Research Corporation is a global supplier of innovative wafer fabrication equipment and services to the semiconductor industry. Lam’s equipment and services allow customers to build smaller and better performing devices. In fact, today, nearly every advanced chip is built with Lam technology. We combine superior systems engineering, technology leadership, and a strong values-based culture, with an unwavering commitment to our customers. Lam Research (Nasdaq: LRCX) is a FORTUNE 500® company headquartered in Fremont, Calif., with operations around the globe. Learn more at www.lamresearch.com.JSR Corporation Contacts:Yuki KawashimaElectronic Materials Business Strategy Dept.Tel: +81-3-6218-3500e-mail: litho_semi@jsr.co.jpLam Research Contacts:Laura BakkenMedia RelationsTel: +1 (510) 572-5029e-mail: publicrelations@lamresearch.comRam GaneshInvestor RelationsTel: +1 (510) 572-1615Email: investor.relations@lamresearch.com Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Toyota City, Japan, September 15, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced today that it has begun sales of the e-Palette BEV, which can be used for various mobility services, as of September 15.e-Palette features a spacious interior and large windows that create a sense of openness. It is designed not only as a means of transportation, but also to support a variety of mobility services with a single vehicle, such as a mobile store or service space. It offers new mobility experiences through multi-use applications inspired by the creative ideas of customers while also transforming the cityscape with its highly refined exterior design.Going forward, Toyota will introduce the e-Palette in TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO and surrounding areas as well as Toyota Woven City, where it will be used for transportation services and as a mobile store for various goods, among other initiatives. In addition, Toyota will carry out automated driving demonstrations in collaboration with dealerships, municipalities, and automated driving partners in certain regions, aiming to launch vehicles equipped with Level 4 automated driving systems to the market during fiscal year 2027.Toyota will expand the possibilities of mobility aiming to achieve a mobility society where everyone enjoys the freedom to move and where mobility has the power to move people emotionally as well as physically.1. Providing Multi-Use Vehicle Applications- Equipping a variety of devices will allow it to serve different purposes throughout the day by equipping various devices. For example, it can be used as a shuttle bus in the morning and evening while operating as a store during the day while it charges.- The spacious interior space allows for customization to support even more diverse applications. For example, by installing remote communication or audio equipment, it can be used as an entertainment vehicle where passengers on the move can enjoy realistic sports viewing or immersive sightseeing experiences.Examples of multi-use applications2. Uses and Accessibility-Conscious DesignLow floor and wide sliding doors allow for quick boarding and exit. Height-adjustment functions enable a low floor, while the electric ramp enables wheelchair users to board and exit independently without assistance at a sidewalk height of 15 cm. Optional equipment such as a one-touch fastening device for wheelchairs is also available. Interior space Low floor height and electric ramp3. Support for Automated Driving Prioritizing Safety and Security- e-Palette is capable of supporting an automated driving system that conforms to Level 2 automated driving specifications. Toyota will continue to implement improved functions with the aim of launching vehicles equipped with Level 4 automated driving systems to the market during fiscal year 2027.- e-Palette is capable of supporting automated driving by equipping e-Palette with an automated driving system developped by various companies (ADK: Automated Driving Kit; automated driving control hardware and software, sensors such as cameras and LiDAR, etc.) that are compatible with Toyota's vehicle control interface (VCI: Vehicle Control Interface).- It features standardized connections between the automated driving system and vehicle control systems. Redundant systems are installed to ensure robustness and reliability. This automated driving system integration contributes to safe and secure driving, achieving Toyota's vision of automated driving.Seamless collaboration with operations management systems also ensures smooth automated driving operations.4. Advanced Equipment- The vehicle has implemented a Steer-by-Wire System, providing a next-generation steering feel while reducing steering input for the driver and alleviating driving burden. A uniquely-shaped steering wheel has been adopted to create an advanced cockpit.- The vehicle is equipped with digital signage both inside and outside that can display information to match usage. The signage software is editable by customers to allow them to share desired information.- In addition to safe-exit assistance, a cabin monitoring system supports door operation safety by monitoring the door surroundings. Digital SignageAdvanced Cockpit5. Charging and Power Supply Functions- e-Palette features both standard and rapid charging. It can also supply power when stationary, enabling use as an emergency power source during disasters. Charging Function Power Supply Function Main SpecificationsDimensions, etc.Length / Width / Height4,950 / 2,080 / 2,650 mmCabin length / Cabin width / Cabin height*12,865 / 1,780 / 2,135 mmVehicle weight2,950 kgOccupancy (seated + standing + driver)17 (4 + 12 + 1)Floor height*1370 mm(270 mm when vehicle height adjustment option is used)Door opening width / opening height*11,280 mm / 1,900 mmPerformanceMaximum vehicle speed80 km/hMinimum turning radius6.5 mCruising range*1Approx. 250 km*2Main power batteryTypeLithium-ion batteryBattery capacity (Total electric power)*372.82 kWhMotorTypeAC synchronous motorMaximum output150 kWMaximum torque266 Nï½¥mCharging time*4Rapid charging (DC 90 kW / 200 A)Approx. 40 minutes (Approx. 80% of full charge)Standard charging (AC 6 kW / 30 A)Approx. 12 hours*1In-house measurement value*2Equivalent to WLTC mode (urban mode and suburban mode)*3Measured in accordance with IEC standard 62660-1*4Reference value Reference: Manufacturer's Suggested Retail PricesFrom 29,000,000 yen (including tax)**Optional equipment prices not included.*This vehicle is eligible for the Ministry of the Environment's Commercial Vehicle Electrification Promotion Project (subsidy amount: 15,835,000 yen). (As of September 15, 2025) Sales InformationToyota will accept orders directly for the time being*.Contact InformationThis product is built to order.For inquiries or applications regarding the e-Palette, please contact the following: e-Palette Contact Desk, Aero Mobility Business Division, Toyota Motor Corporationepalette@mail.toyota.co.jp*Sales are expected to be handled by Toyota vehicle dealerships in the future. "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

TOKYO, September 12, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) — The University of Osaka D3 Center will begin trial operations of the "Osaka University Compute and sTOrage Platform Urging open Science" (OCTOPUS), a computational and data platform promoting open science built by NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701), starting this September, with full-scale operations commencing in December.OCTOPUS is a supercomputer with a theoretical computational performance of 2.293 petaflops, centered around 140 computing nodes of the "NEC LX201Ein-1" (*1). Compared to the previous system, it not only offers approximately 1.5 times the performance, but also incorporates a provenance management function (*2), which automatically records and manages processes such as data generation, jointly developed by both parties. This contributes to promoting open science, where research data is shared across society as a whole.NEC LX201Ein-1 used in OCTOPUS OCTOPUS Exterior View(Winning design from a public competition rendered on the rack) Recent academic research involves the daily analysis and generation of vast amounts of data using supercomputers. However, the research process and results are often left to manual recording and management by researchers, raising concerns regarding reproducibility, fairness, and efficiency. Furthermore, from the perspective of promoting open science, there is a demand for greater transparency in the research process and the implementation of an audit trail management system.In response, a research group led by Susumu Date, Director at The Joint Research Laboratory for Integrated Infrastructure of High Performance Computing and Data Analysis —established in 2021 by The University of Osaka D3 Center and NEC—developed SCUP-HPC (*3), a new technology that records and manages the computational provenance executed on supercomputers.SCUP-HPC tracks, records, manages, and visualizes computational provenance—tracking what data is accessed by which programs and what data is generated—in cluster-type supercomputers where multiple high-performance computers are connected via high-speed networks, while minimizing the impact on the supercomputer's performance.This enables "Scientific Computing Unifying Provenance – High Performance Computing," which integrates computational provenance on supercomputers, and is expected to dramatically improve the productivity of researchers using supercomputers for scientific computing tasks such as simulations and AI training.Furthermore, by utilizing the provenance management and search service provided by SCUP-HPC, authorized users will be able to perform searches using history IDs and view visualized computational provenance. This will enable researchers to include the computation history ID in their paper acknowledgments (*4), confirming that the research results were computed using OCTOPUS, thereby helping to ensure the integrity of academic research.NEC plans to commercialize a provenance management system for supercomputers utilizing SCUP-HPC in the future.Conceptual Flow of Recording the Computational Provenance and UtilizationThe University of Osaka D3 Center and NEC will continue to promote the introduction and utilization of next-generation high-performance servers as a foundation for industrial applications and AI/big data utilization, in addition to traditional supercomputer application areas, thereby contributing to cutting-edge technological development.Furthermore, under its value creation model "NEC BluStellar" (*5), NEC will pursue the "NEC BluStellar Scenario" for "Enhancing Research Capabilities through the Advancement of Research Information Infrastructure," centered on research information infrastructure, to realize open science and support research activities in the academic field.(*1) Intel Xeon 6900 P-core series equippedhttps://download.intel.com/newsroom/2024/data-center/Fact-Sheet-Xeon-6-P-Core.pdf(*2) The provenance management function is scheduled to be available starting in December 2025.(*3) System for Constructing and Utilizing Provenance on High-Performance Computing SystemsThis research result was published online in the U.S. scientific journal IEEE Access on August 11, 2025.Title: "SCUP-HPC: System for Constructing and Utilizing Provenance on High-Performance Computing System"Author: Yuta Namiki, Takeo Hosomi, Hideyuki Tanushi, Akihiro Yamashita, and Susumu DateDOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3597361This research was conducted as part of collaborative work at the Center for High-Performance Computing and Data Analysis Integration established by The University of Osaka D3 Center and NEC.(*4) For example, the following may be included in the acknowledgments section of a paper: "Part of the results of this research were obtained using the OCTOPUS facility at The University of Osaka D3 Center. (Computational history ID=whoami-123456789)"(*5) NEC BluStellar is a value creation model that leverages NEC’s cutting-edge technologies, developed and refined through years of experience and proven cross-industry expertise. It aims to transform business models, address social challenges, resolve management issues faced by customers, and lead them into a brighter future.https://www.nec.com/en/global/necblustellar/index.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. 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TOKYO, September 12, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) announced today that it intends to launch the GR Yaris "Aero performance package", which incorporates insights gained from motorsports, at Toyota vehicle dealers across Japan on October 1, 2025.GR Yaris "Aero performance package" (Japan specifications)- The GR Yaris "Aero performance package", which was developed together with professional drivers through an uncompromising approach to achieving targeted performance by addressing every single issue encountered during racing and circuit evaluations, will be available on the RZ "High performance" and RC trim levels of the GR Yaris, with sales set to start on October 1.The GR Yaris "Aero performance package" is now on display at the Toyota Motor Corporation public display space in Midland Square (in Nagoya, Japan). Detailed information on the exhibition period and location can be found on the following special website (in Japanese).https://www.toyota.co.jp/showroom_midlandsquare/EquipmentThe "Aero performance package" maximizes aerodynamic performance enhancement through the combined installation of a total of six items, all of which have been uncompromisingly fine-tuned, resulting in further improving the cooling and aerodynamic performance of the GR Yaris. Competing in the Super Taikyu Series and Japanese Rally Championship enabled the identification and addressing of issues one by one in a shared pursuit of the ideal with professional race drivers. The package will be available on the RZ "High performance" and RC trim levels of the GR Yaris. 1. Ducted aluminum hoodDuring high-speed driving, a ducted aluminum hood, which shares the shape of the carbon-fiber hood used on the GRMN Yaris and which was developed by entering a car installed with it in the Japanese Rally Championship, improves cooling by discharging engine compartment heat.2. Front lip spoilerTo achieve the high level of aerodynamic balance learned by competing in the Super Taikyu Series, a front lip spoiler suppresses the generation of front lift*1 to enhance front ground contact and aerodynamic balance, improving the vehicle's overall lift balance. Initially, five items, excluding the front lip spoiler, were considered for the "Aero performance package". But, based on feedback from professional race driver Oshima, a higher level of balance was sought, ultimately resulting in the addition of this front lip spoiler.3. Fender ductsFender ducts release rearward air that accumulates in the front wheelhouses, improving the steering feel during nose dives*2 and handling stability when entering corners.4. Fuel tank undercoverA fuel tank undercover, drawing inspiration from the flat shape of the bottom of the safety fuel tank of a car entered in the Super Taikyu Series, optimizes the airflow under the vehicle body and improves aerodynamic performance.5. Variable rear wingA large variable rear wing contributes to handling stability at high speeds and suppresses snake-like movement*3 during braking. Because it is adjustable, its angle can be changed depending on the driving situation at hand, such as on a circuit, for enjoyable driving.6. Rear bumper ductsRear bumper ducts suppress the rear bumper's parachute effect*4 and decrease the drag coefficient. Spawning from the case of a rear bumper being detached due to aerodynamic loads while competing in the Super Taikyu Series, in which cars are subjected to severe conditions, the ducts were developed to cope with the uniquely harsh environments of motorsports.For more details, please visit: https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/toyota/43298612.htmlLink to the "GR Yaris" webpage (Japanese only)https://toyota.jp/gryaris/https://toyotagazooracing.com/jp/gr/yaris/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

Pilot plant for membrane dehydration systemsTOKYO, September 12, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has achieved the target performance of over 99.5vol% ethanol purity at a pilot plant for membrane dehydration systems (MMDS®: Mitsubishi Membrane Dehydration System) installed at MHI's Nagasaki Carbon Neutral Park within the Nagasaki District Research & Innovation Center, which meets domestic fuel standards.Bioethanol is gaining attention as a clean fuel alternative to gasoline and as a raw material for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). However, in order to be used as fuel, the removal of moisture contained in bioethanol during the final stage of manufacturing (dehydration) is essential, and the dehydration process consumes a significant amount of energy. MMDS® aims to optimize the process by replacing the conventional method with a molecular sieve separation method(*), thereby achieving high-efficiency manufacturing while significantly reducing energy consumption by over 30%, leading to a substantial reduction in operational costs and stable production. Additionally, since MMDS® enables separation in the liquid phase, it allows for the compact design of the equipment.Moving forward, based on the results of various element tests conducted at the pilot plant, MHI plans to accelerate development toward the construction of a demonstration plant for an early launch.MHI is committed to advancing the development and commercialization of high-efficiency manufacturing processes for hydrogen-free bioethanol, a clean fuel derived from plants. Through these efforts, MHI will strive for early establishment and execution of decarbonization technologies, as a way of contributing to the realization of a sustainable, carbon neutral world.(*) This method utilizes the difference in molecular size to separate substances using membranes.Bioethanol membrane dehydration systems (MMDS®: Mitsubishi Membrane Dehydration System) LOGOINCHEM TOKYO 2025 Exhibition InformationDates: September 17 (Wed) - 19 (Fri), 2025Location: Tokyo Big Sight (Koto City, Tokyo), East Exhibition HallMHI Booth Number: 5-SP03For more details on the exhibition, please visit: https://inchem.jma.or.jp/en/About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, September 12, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”) announced today the release of a concept movie and new content on the dedicated website for its “New Answers to Dementia” campaign, designed to increase corporate awareness.In March 2025, Eisai launched a dedicated website (Japanese only) to share its commitment and ongoing efforts in pursuing “new answers” to dementia with a wider audience.Japan’s “Basic Act on Dementia to Promote an Inclusive Society” designates September as “Dementia Month” and September 21 as “Dementia Day in line with globally recognized World Alzheimer’s Month and World Alzheimer’s Day.” To coincide with Dementia Month, when public awareness of dementia is high, Eisai has released a concept movie and published exclusive content on its designated website. The movie embodies Eisai’s belief in “Science, Courage, and Perseverance” in the ongoing pursuit of “new answers” for dementia. The content highlights the initiatives of companies and organizations across Japan that share Eisai’s commitment to supporting dementia patients.Overview of Dedicated Website and its ContentDedicated Website URLhttps://www.eisai.co.jp/newanswer/New Content1) Concept Movie “History Begins with Belief”Eisai embraces a mindset of having the “courage to step where no one dare go,” “perseverance to believe in our ability to succeed,” and “science that underpins our convictions.” With the principles of “Science, Courage, and Perseverance,” Eisai continues to deliver “new answers” for dementia care. To share this passion, Eisai produced a 120-second movie. More than 30 actual Eisai staff appear in the movie as employees, and it was filmed at Eisai’s own research facilities using genuine laboratory instruments and equipment.Additionally, an interview with Eisai’s COO, Keisuke Naito, in which he shares the passion and idea behind the movie is currently available on Toyo Keizai Online.URL https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/8959262) Showcase: “Our New Answer”In Japan, countless businesses and organizations are continuously developing various “new answers.” This content highlights the initiatives of Eisai’s like-minded partners who are committed to creating “new answers” and building a society where dementia patients and their families can live their fullest lives.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 the human health care(hhc) concept), we aim to effectively achieve social good in the form of relieving anxiety over health and reducing health disparities. Within the dementia field, where it has long been focused as a leading pioneer, Eisai is committed not only to developing therapeutic medicines but also to creating a dementia ecosystem in collaboration with various partners, including other industries and local governments, that provides comprehensive support from prevention to care for patients, their families, and the people in the daily living domain, in order to realize a dementia-inclusive society where anyone can live their fullest life.Eisai will continue to pursue “new answers” in partnership with dementia patients, their families, and our partners.Media Inquiries:Public Relations Department,Eisai Co., Ltd.+81-(0)3-3817-5120 Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Sept 12, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), a company engaged in the industrial precious metals business of TANAKA, announces the successful development of a palladium (Pd) alloy hydrogen permeable membrane operable in the low temperature range around 300°C. Compared to conventional products, this product features high hydrogen permeation performance while operating at lower temperatures. Provision of this product’s samples is scheduled to start on or after September 15, 2025.An academic presentation regarding this product will be made at The Japan Institute of Metals and Materials’ “2025 Fall Meeting,” which will be held at Hokkaido University from September 17 to 19, 2025.Palladium Alloy Hydrogen Permeable Membrane (PdCu39)Among PdCu alloy membranes, PdCu40 (an alloy with 60% palladium content and 40% copper content) is known to exhibit the highest hydrogen permeation performance. However, hydrogen purification using PdCu40 required operation at high temperatures of around 400°C. TANAKA focused on the palladium content ratio in PdCu-based hydrogen permeable membranes and successfully maximized the performance of PdCu-based hydrogen permeable membranes with PdCu39 (an alloy with 61% palladium content and 39% copper content).Previously, the high hydrogen permeation capability of PdCu39 was not recognized. This was because even a slight fcc phase (*1) presence would significantly reduce hydrogen permeation performance, and achieving a complete bcc phase (*2) was considered difficult. However, by applying proprietary heat treatment methods developed through decades of expertise in precious metal materials research, it became possible to obtain a complete bcc phase, leading to the commercialization of this product.Hydrogen Permeation Mechanism via Palladium-based Hydrogen Permeable MembranesWith recent advances in hydrogen purification technologies, there is increasing demand for hydrogen permeable metal membranes capable of operating at lower temperatures than previously possible. To purify high-purity hydrogen, the most common method involves purifying hydrogen gas generated from methanol-water through modules incorporating hydrogen permeable membranes. However, while hydrogen is generated from methanol-water at temperatures of around 300°C, hydrogen permeable membranes typically exhibit their performance at 400°C or higher, necessitating additional heating equipment and contributing to increased costs. Moreover, the generation of gas impurities due to heating has also posed a challenge.This product can purify hydrogen at a low temperature of approximately 300°C, eliminating the need for additional heating equipment and reducing equipment oxidation more effectively than conventional products. Additionally, it is expected to help reduce energy costs, including electricity and CO₂ emissions.Product FeaturesEffective at low temperatures around 300°CHigh hydrogen permeation performance through achievement of complete bcc phasePinhole-free membraneNo additional heating equipment required, reducing equipment oxidation during the heating processEnables downsizing of hydrogen purification equipment compared to other technologiesPd/Cu Ratio in PdCu Alloys and Hydrogen Permeability Performance @ 300°CTemperature Dependence of Hydrogen Permeation PerformanceDifferences in bcc Phase/fcc Phase Ratio of PdCu39 Depending on Heat Treatment ConditionsDimensions and Shapes Available (Prototype Samples for Evaluation)ThicknessWidthShapeMinimum 10 µmTMaximum 120 mmSheets (square, circular, etc.)*1 fcc phase: Refers to the metallic phase with a face-centered cubic crystal structure.*2 bcc phase: Refers to the metallic phase with a body-centered cubic crystal structure.About TANAKASince its foundation in 1885, TANAKA has built a portfolio of products to support a diversified range of business uses focused on precious metals. TANAKA is a leader in Japan regarding the volume of precious metals it handles. Over many years, TANAKA has manufactured and sold precious metal products for industry and provided precious metals in such forms as jewelry and assets. As precious metals specialists, all Group companies in Japan and worldwide collaborate on manufacturing, sales, and technology development to offer a full range of products and services. With 5,591 employees, the group’s consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ended December 2024 were 846.9 billion yen.TANAKA Industrial Precious Metal Materials Portalhttps://tanaka-preciousmetals.comProduct inquiriesTANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-on-industrial-products/Press inquiriesTANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-for-media/Press release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/2025912_EN.pdf Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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TOKYO, September 11, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - INPEX Corporation (INPEX), Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. (Osaka Gas), and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today announced an agreement to implement the city gas industry's first system for transfer and management of Clean Gas Certificates to certify the environmental value(2) of e-methane, which is being developed by Osaka Gas and MHI using the CO2NNEX®(1) digital platform, for a project being jointly conducted by INPEX and Osaka Gas aimed at developing practical technology for the reduction and effective utilization of CO2 emissions by using one of the world's largest methanation systems (hereinafter, the "Nagaoka Methanation Demonstration")(3).In the Nagaoka Methanation Demonstration, hydrogen (H2) and CO2 recovered from the Koshijihara Plant at the INPEX Nagaoka Field Office (Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture) will be used to produce e-methane, which will be injected into INPEX's natural gas pipeline and delivered to customers in an effort to build a model for local production and local consumption, planned to be implemented as part of the Nagaoka Methanation Demonstration. The CO2NNEX® platform will be used to provide visualization of e-methane and its raw materials (H2 and CO2) (hereinafter "attribute data"), and manage the transfer and use of Clean Gas Certificates created through the demonstration. In addition, by utilizing the MRV function(4) to monitor and graph attribute data, issue Clean Gas Certificate usage certificates, and verify the appropriate use of certificates, the companies will contribute to the practical application of the CO2 methanation system in the Nagaoka Methanation Demonstration.Figure: Initiatives using CO2NNEX®Going forward, along with Clean Fuel Certificates to certify the environmental value of liquid fuels such as synthetic fuels (SAF, e-fuel), the companies plan to study and demonstrate a certificate system for Clean Gas Certificates for gaseous fuels such as synthetic methane (e-methane, biomethane).(5) Since the discussions for the study and demonstration project are expected to include the appropriate management of environmental values using the certificate system, the companies will pursue initiatives to make use of attribute data and knowledge on the appropriate management of environmental values obtained through this initiative.Through this initiative, INPEX, Osaka Gas, and MHI will contribute to the practical application of e-methane and the realization of a carbon-neutral society.(1) CO2NNEX® is a platform developed by MHI for visualization and management of the CO2 supply chain. Osaka Gas and MHI are now working jointly to implement functions on the platform for e-methane attribute data management, and the transfer and management of Clean Gas Certificates.(2) Environmental value: Since CO2 emitted into the atmosphere (or CO2 in the atmosphere) is captured and carbon recycled as raw material for e-methane, even when e-methane is used (burned), the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere does not increase in real terms, so CO2 emissions are effectively zero.(3) Nagaoka Methanation Demonstration: Project entitled "Development of CO2 utilization technology for gaseous fuel and Development of practical technology for pipeline injection using large-scale CO2-methanation system", subsidized by Japan's New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)For details, see the following press release: "INPEX, Osaka Gas Commence Construction of Test Facility for CO2 Emissions Reduction and Practical Application of Effective CO2 Use Through One of World's Largest Methanation Operations" (October 24, 2023)https://www.osakagas.co.jp/en/whatsnew/__icsFiles/afieldfile/2023/10/23/231024_2.pdf https://www.inpex.com/english/news/english/news/assets/pdf/20231024.pdf(4) MRV: Measurement, Reporting and Verification(5) Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) plans to conduct a demonstration for the phased launch of a clean fuel certificate system, including gaseous fuels such as synthetic methane (FY2026), and is holding discussions and making other preparations for the establishment of a management system and the development of regulations for the certification system to support implementation (FY2025).For details, see the following document (Japanese):14th Public-Private Council for the Promotion of Methanation (June 18, 2025)Document 3:"Current Situation Surrounding Synthetic Methane (e-Methane) and Other Materials"https://www.meti.go.jp/shingikai/energy_environment/methanation_suishin/pdf/014_03_00.pdfAbout INPEXINPEX Group, in its INPEX Vision 2035 released in February this year, announced its aim to execute a responsible energy transition focused on ensuring stable supply of lower-carbon energy in a sustainable manner, promoting lower-carbon solutions by leveraging its capabilities and technical expertise. In particular, along with reductions in GHG emissions by integrating CCS into its natural gas/LNG projects, INPEX will provide GHG reduction solutions to third parties.About Osaka GasDaigas Group, based on its Energy Transition 2050 released in February this year, will work to develop technologies and services that contribute to a carbon-neutral society, actively address climate change and other social challenges, and aim to be a corporate group that contributes to the further advancement of everyday life and business.About MHIMHI Group is actively involved in programs targeting the realization of a carbon neutral society. Building a CO2 ecosystem is central to its energy transition initiatives. As a global leader in CCUS, the company aims to accelerate this ecosystem development by seeking widespread adoption of related hardware as well as the CO2NNEX® digital platform.For more information, see the CO2NNEX website.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

SANTA CLARA, CA, September 10, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi America, Ltd. (“Hitachi America”), announced a series of significant investments and strategic initiatives across the United States, reinforcing its long-term commitment to driving innovation, strengthening critical infrastructure and creating high-value jobs. These milestones, all unveiled in September, span advanced manufacturing, power grid infrastructure, and digital solutions, which are tangible proof of Hitachi’s strategy to leverage its global expertise to solve local challenges and contribute directly to U.S. economic growth. “These investments represent True One Hitachi, bringing together the Group’s vast combined expertise aligned to a shared vision,” said Toshiaki Tokunaga, President & CEO of Hitachi, Ltd. “With digital technologies at the core of our business, we are delivering comprehensive solutions that solve significant societal problems. By investing in the United States, we are strengthening local economies while accelerating innovation.”Reinforcing the company's commitment to the American economy through long-term investment and job creation, these initiatives are central to Hitachi’s global vision and its “Inspire 2027” management plan. This strategy envisions a harmonized society where environment, well-being, and economic growth coexist in balance. By leveraging its advanced solutions and domain expertise in energy, mobility, industrial, and digital sectors—Hitachi is committed to building a more sustainable, resilient, and prosperous future while addressing some of society’s most pressing challenges.“Incorporated in the U.S. since 1959, Hitachi has been contributing to the economic, cultural, and innovation fabric in the U.S. while growing our business in the region” said Shashank Samant, Executive Chairman of Hitachi Americas. “We are thrilled about our shared success, and we are committed to building on this momentum in the U.S., working hand-in-hand withour public and private sector partners and clients — to build a more prosperous, sustainable future together.”“Hitachi was founded on the principle of contributing to society through technology, and our growing presence in the United States is a modern expression of that core mission,” said Yasuhiro Takeuchi, CEO of Hitachi Americas. “The U.S. is one of our most important markets, not just for its size, but for its spirit of innovation. By investing in local manufacturing and empowering a skilled American workforce, we are building the future of energy, mobility and industry, ultimately improving everyday lives.” This commitment is demonstrated by a series of significant announcements and milestones this week: - Digital Railcar Factory in Maryland: Hitachi Rail’s ‘lighthouse’ digital factory officially opened on Monday Sept. 8th in Hagerstown, Maryland. The $100 million site in corporates more than $30 million in digital enhancements and operates as a carbon neutral factory. It can produce up to 20 railcars per month and is set to deliver next generation fleets for metros that serve the Washington D.C. area, Baltimore and Philadelphia. As a flagship for Hitachi’s global digital manufacturing strategy, it includes Lumada-powered AI and smart manufacturing. The plant features an immersive digital customer experience center, where visitors can see examples of Hitachi’s digital mobility solutions – including HMAX – that are benefiting customers around the world. The factory is creating up to 460 direct jobs and supporting over 1,300 in total, generating an estimated $350 million in annual economic impact for the region. As an example of the One Hitachi approach to the factory’s development, the site features Flexware Innovation’s LIFT intralogistics software. Developed in partnership with Hitachi owned GlobalLogic, this technology has been deployed in the factory to optimize material flow and advance digital transformation. In addition, GlobalLogic has also partnered with Ericsson to design and deploy a state-of-the-art private 5G network within the factory, establishing the Hagerstown plant as a benchmark for the future of smart, digital-first rail production.- Powering America’s Energy Future: Hitachi Energy announced a historic $1 billion USD investment to expand U.S. manufacturing of critical electrical grid infrastructure. This includes a $457 million power transformer facility in South Boston, Virginia—the largest of its kind in the nation—alongside expansions of existing facilities nationwide. As part of this investment, Hitachi Energy is also committing $106 million to expanding its transformer components facility in Alamo, Tennessee, $22.5 million to expand and modernize its dry-type transformer operations in Southwest Virginia, and $70 million to bolstering its high-voltage components manufacturing footprint in and around Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania. Collectively, these projects will create thousands of high-paying jobs, including nearly 950 jobs in Virginia, 100 new positions in Tennessee and 100 more in Pennsylvania. This investment is integral to bolstering the resilience of the U.S. electrical grid and ensuring reliable access to the transformers and critical high-voltage equipment required to support AI data centers, renewable energy, and industrial growth.- New Automation Headquarters: JR Automation, a Hitachi Group company and global leader in advanced automation, announced plans for a $72.8 million global headquarters in Zeeland, Michigan. Breaking ground on September 17, the 286,000-square-foot facility will bring together 350 employees into a modern, state-of-the-art campus designed for collaboration, customer demonstrations, and global innovation. The new HQ will also serve as a hub for Hitachi’s Integrated Industry Automation, harnessing digital twin technology, edge computing, and AI to deliver next-generation intelligent manufacturing ecosystems.- Charting ‘New Horizons’: Hitachi recently hosted its annual Hitachi Inspire Summit 2025 in Washington, D.C. under the theme “New Horizons”. With over 120 delegates in attendance from 95 unique global brands, the event was designed to engage senior leaders from across major industries in dialogue about business, technology, and talent strategies in the AI era. The summit featured presentations and insights from experts and thought leaders, collectively exploring the future of energy, mobility and industrial transformation. Alongside the summit, Hitachi's Innovation Expo showcased over 45 groundbreaking R&D and business unit demonstrations — from AI vision and sustainable energy to digital manufacturing and smart mobility — highlighting Hitachi’s leadership in transforming innovative ideas into impactful solutions that address global challenges and drive industry forward.About Hitachi America, Ltd.Hitachi America Ltd. serves as the regional headquarters for Hitachi Group companies in the Americas, over seeing operations in the Unites States, Canada, and Latin America. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Hitachi Americas has been advancing the Social Innovation Business since its establishment in 1959 – addressing society's most pressing challenges through innovative, forward-looking solutions. Hitachi Americas and its 54 subsidiary companies operate across four sectors: Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries. By combining IT, operational technology (OT), and products, Hitachi Americas remains at the forefront of pioneering solutions that shape a more sustainable and connected future. For further details, please visit https://www.hitachi.us/.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. 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SANTA CLARA, September 10, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group Company and leader in digital engineering, has designed and deployed a state-of-the-art 5G private network at Hitachi Rail’s most digitally advanced facility in Hagerstown, Maryland, USA. Implemented in collaboration with Ericsson, the 5G network serves as the digital foundation for the 307,000 square foot factory, enabling advanced automation, worker safety, and the scalability of innovative industrial solutions.Private 5G could enable next-generation industrial capabilities, such as:- Physical AI, enabled by real-time data capture and analysis, allows intelligent systems—such as inspection robots or robot dogs—to detect defects and even support on-site additive manufacturing for spares and tooling.- Digital twins, powered by high-bandwidth, low-latency connectivity, enable engineers to simulate and optimize railcars before production, thereby reducing errors and accelerating time to market.- Predictive maintenance, driven by secure, real-time data over private wireless, helps anticipate failures, reduce downtime, and optimize equipment performance.- Automated quality inspections, using advanced image analysis, ensure faster, more accurate defect detection and improved product reliability.- IoT-driven material transport, enabled by seamless connectivity, allows automated vehicles and devices to move materials safely and efficiently across the factory floor.With ultra-low latency and high bandwidth at its core, the 5G private network enables real-time execution of critical processes, driving significant gains in efficiency, precision, and worker safety. The Hagerstown facility, capable of producing up to 20 railcars each month, is strategically positioned to meet the growing demand for advanced rail manufacturing across North America —while setting a new benchmark for digital-first, smart manufacturing. “Our new digital factory in Hagerstown is more than just a train manufacturing site – it is a blueprint for the future of rail production worldwide, harnessing the latest AI, robotics, and digital systems to deliver high-quality, smart, and reliable manufacturing. The project exemplifies true One Hitachi, integrating IT, OT, and product capabilities with digital to accelerate the creation of unique value on a global scale,” said Joe Pozza, President of North America, Hitachi Rail. “Private 5G connectivity is a game-changer for advanced manufacturing environments. This secure, high-performance connectivity allows us to automate more processes, protect our workforce, and accelerate innovation.”“To make Industry 4.0 real, manufacturers need secure, high-performance connectivity that is flexible and scalable. This project in Hagerstown shows how private 5G can power everything from predictive maintenance to collaborative robotics, while reducing energy usage and downtime,” said Alan Minney, Senior Director of Global Strategic Partnerships for Enterprise at Ericsson. “We are proud to partner with GlobalLogic and Hitachi Rail to demonstrate the impact of 5G on sustainable manufacturing in the United States.”GlobalLogic leveraged its extensive cross-industry expertise–spanning telecommunications and manufacturing— along with advanced digital capabilities from semiconductor-level to cloud solutions, and our more than a decade-long partnership with Ericsson to support this ambitious and demanding project fully. As an official Ericsson Private 5G ecosystem partner, GlobalLogic was responsible for technical and business consulting, full deployment and integration of the private 5G network into the plant’s processes, as well as complete network lifecycle management and end-to-end service delivery. “Private 5G networks are unlocking new opportunities for industries, from advanced automation to energy optimization. Building on our partnership with Ericsson and working closely with the Hitachi Rail team, we are delivering ultra-reliable, low-latency, and secure wireless connectivity,” said Sameer Tikoo, GVP Communications & Network Provider Business Unit at GlobalLogic. “It’s more than faster connectivity—it’s about establishing the resilient digital backbone that modern industrial operations need to compete, grow, and achieve sustainability goals.”The project demonstrates that the synergy of Hitachi Group expertise, Ericsson’s advanced solutions, and GlobalLogic’s comprehensive approach can transform the industrial industry toward smart, safe, and sustainable factories of the future.To learn more about GlobalLogic’s 5G solutions, visit www.globallogic.comAbout EricssonEricsson’s high-performing networks provide connectivity for billions of people every day. For nearly 150 years, we’ve been pioneers in creating technology for communication. We offer mobile communication and connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises. Together with our customers and partners, we make the digital world of tomorrow a reality. www.ericsson.comAbout GlobalLogicGlobalLogic (www.globallogic.com), a Hitachi Group Company, is a leading digital engineering partner that helps the world's most forward-thinking companies design and build innovative, AI-powered products, platforms, and digital experiences. Since 2000, we've been at the forefront of the digital revolution, now accelerating clients' transitions into tomorrow's AI-driven businesses by integrating experience design, complex engineering, AI, and data expertise. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, GlobalLogic is a Hitachi Group Company operating under Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), which contributes to a sustainable society with a higher quality of life by driving innovation through AI and technology as the Social Innovation Business.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. 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Spritzer Malaysia champions values and virtues of self-care in its mini-drama, reaffirms its commitment to be a healthier lifestyle partner to MalaysiansKUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Spritzer Bhd (“Spritzer” or the “Company”), Malaysia’s leading natural mineral water brand, today embarked on a fresh and exciting new chapter in the beloved brand’s journey and efforts to deepen their connection with consumers across the nation with the launch of a two-part mini-drama in September and November 2025. The mini-drama series stars acclaimed actress and Spritzer’s new Brand Ambassador, Anna Jobling, in emotionally relatable roles, facing real-life conflict, dilemmas and personal growth.Shiao Chan, Head of Marketing of Spritzer, said, “Beyond providing engaging storylines and entertainment, these dramas are works of arts that subtly embed Spritzer Sparkling’s values of healthy lifestyles, wellness and community, to resonate with our Malaysian consumers and audience across different ages. Through the characters, their emotions, and visual storytelling, we hope to convey and navigate this complex narrative of familial values and the virtues of self-care, whilst embedding the encouragement for Malaysians to shift toward healthier habits and beverage choices.”Figures 1 and 2: Spritzer connects with Malaysians to inspire health and wellness through two mini-drama series with latest brand ambassador, Anna Jobling.` Figure 3: Anna Jobling, Spritzer's latest brand ambassadorThe collaboration also marks the beginning of a new chapter with Anna Jobling stepping into the role of a Spritzer Brand Ambassador. Known for her elegant and grounded persona, Anna embodies the essence of Spritzer’s clean and natural brand philosophy. Her authenticity and grace make her a fitting face for both Spritzer Natural Mineral Water and Spritzer Sparkling, products that reflect purity, wellness, and refreshment. Spritzer’s collaboration with Anna Jobling is more than a brand endorsement, it is a shared mission to champion wellness, authenticity, and sustainability.Catch the two compelling dramas, each with three episodes, this September and November, at @Spritzerwater IG or Tik Tok respectively web link, Instagram or TikTokBukan Salahku explores themes of betrayal and self-worth, following Anna’s character who values family above all. As she faces duplicity from her own kin, she makes the right decision for herself over familial expectations. Apa Harga Diriku? delves into the pressures of fame and materialism, culminating in a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Anna navigates difficult choices between fame, money and relationships, ultimately breaking free from the influence of others to embrace the best version of herself.Spritzer’s foray into storytelling through the mini-drama series is a natural extension of its continuous commitment to connect with Malaysians through creative storytelling and purposeful content, where entertainment meets advocacy for healthier habits and lifestyles. Spritzer continues to champion wellness in relatable and motivating ways, sparking meaningful conversations around self-care and lifestyle choices among Malaysians.With zero sugar and sweeteners, natural mineral water, and silica-rich content, Spritzer Sparkling offers a refreshing alternative to sugary carbonated drinks for daily consumption, a wellness-forward choice which is especially crucial in a country where diabetes rates remain among the highest in Southeast Asia. Through engaging content and meaningful experiences, Spritzer showcases its commitment to inspiring healthier choices amongst the nation. Spritzer is not just Malaysia’s leading natural mineral water brand; it is also a lifestyle partner for Malaysians seeking balance and vitality in their everyday lives.Spritzer was also recognised as the Top Rising Brand in the Beverage Category in the recent Brand Footprint Malaysia 2025 by Kantar Worldpanel, a recognition of its growing resonance with Malaysian consumers as their preferred beverage.About SpritzerSpritzer, Malaysia’s No.1 bottled water brand since 1989, sources its water from a 430-acre tropical rainforest in Taiping. The water undergoes a natural filtration process through underground rocks for over 15 years, enriching it with essential minerals like Silica, which benefits skin, bones, hair, and nails.As a leader in smart manufacturing, we use advanced technology to ensure quality and safety. Our packaging is 100% recyclable and made from recycled materials, reflecting our commitment to sustainability. Tested annually by SIRIM, our products are free from microplastics.Spritzer offers a full range of products, from Natural Mineral Water and Sparkling Water to Distilled Water and Fruit-flavoured Beverages, catering to every lifestyle and occasion. With a vision to become a circular brand by 2030, we are committed to sustainability and delivering quality you can trust.Spritzer—nature, innovation, and sustainability in every bottle. For more information, please visit www.spritzer.com.my.For media inquiries please contact:Nur Amalia RosshaimiSenior Executive, Narro CommunicationsT: + 6017 630 0314E: amalia@narrocomms.comWinnie ChinHead of Public Relations, Spritzer BhdT: +6019 553 2663E: winniecgl@spritzer.com.my Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

SANTA CLARA, September 10, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - GlobalLogic Inc., a Hitachi Group Company and leader in digital engineering, and Flexware Innovation, now part of the Hitachi Group, today announced the deployment of Flexware Innovation’s LIFT intralogistics software at Hitachi Rail’s new, state of-the-art train manufacturing facility in Hagerstown, Maryland. LIFT 3.0, Flexware’s first fully developed standalone product, developed in partnership with GlobalLogic and its strategic design arm, Method, was initially announced in May and is now set to transform material movement and address complex orchestration challenges within Hitachi Rail’s advanced industrial environment.As U.S. manufacturing undergoes a much-needed transformation, the focus has largely been on rapidly deploying robots and AI to meet the demands of reshoring and modern production. Despite this surge in adoption (41% of supply chain leaders have implemented robotics and automation, with another 42% planning to in the next five years, according to MHI), a critical, often unseen, issue remains: these technologies often don’t communicate with each other. The resulting fragmentation creates interoperability gaps, orchestration challenges, safety concerns, and stalled efficiency gains. LIFT 3.0 directly addresses this fundamental challenge, enabling seamless integration across complex manufacturing environments like Hitachi Rail's highly digitalized factory, which features over $30 million in digital enhancements, including the very latest additive manufacturing tech and AI robots.Built by Hitachi Rail, with expertise from Hitachi Digital, GlobalLogic, and Hitachi Digital Services, the Maryland facility brings Physical AI to life and drives operational excellence through Digital Kaizen – a process of continuous improvement through iterative changes, which underlines a ‘One Hitachi’ initiative that leverages the collective strength and unique power of the Hitachi Group.At Hitachi Rail’s Hagerstown facility, LIFT is specifically deployed to orchestrate the movement of materials from the warehouse to numerous shop floor work cells using automated guided vehicles (AGVs). To achieve this, LIFT is integrated with Hitachi Rail’s warehouse management system (WMS) and the AGV fleet management system (FMS), enabling it to receive incoming material request calls, dispatch missions to the AGV system, and report status back to the WMS upon completion. LIFT is also being used to monitor system activity and handle any exceptions or alerts that occur during this process.GlobalLogic played a critical role in strengthening the performance, reliability, and user experience of LIFT 3.0. GlobalLogic’s engineering team created a more intuitive user experience, while a robust QA strategy, which combines manual and automated testing, boosted reliability, minimized errors, and ensured production-grade stability. Together, along with the systematic approach from Method, these contributions helped transform LIFT 3.0 into a powerful, enterprise-ready solution.LIFT is a system-agnostic intralogistics software platform that acts as the invisible fabric connecting disparate technologies across the factory floor—PLC, SCADA, ERP, MES, WMS, and more. Designed to support the digital transformation journeys of manufacturing and warehousing organizations, the platform is the foundational solution that will help manufacturers break down silos, enhance safety, and accelerate the modernization of U.S. industrial operations. LIFT will provide the critical orchestration layer for Hitachi Rail's new 300,000 sq. ft. facility, designed to deliver up to 20 railcars per month.“Today’s manufacturing and warehousing environments rely on a mix of everything from legacy software to forklifts to next-gen robots, but those systems rarely communicate effectively. This creates not just integration issues, but worker safety issues,” says Scott Whitlock, Founder and Advisor, Flexware Innovation. “LIFT’s selection by Hitachi Rail for their new Maryland facility is a powerful validation of its ability to enable the next generation of smart manufacturing."Key features of LIFT 3.0 include:- Centralized Multi-Agent Orchestration: Seamlessly coordinates autonomous vehicles, conveyors, elevators, IoT devices, and other automation systems.- Robust Integration Framework: Supports OPCUA, MQTT, FMSs, ERPs, WMSs, and other customized integrations, enabling interoperability with leading automation systems.- Flow-based Configuration: Provides an intuitive drag-and-drop interface for designing advanced automation rules with conditional logic.- Advanced User Management: Role-based access controls, SSO support, and multi-factor authentication for secure operations- Airgapped Installation Support and Licensing: Easy-to-install system that supports entirely on-prem installs in air-gapped operations, data management, and self-service centralized license management.“The narrative that manufacturing is a digital laggard is rapidly being rewritten,” says Srini Shankar, CEO, GlobalLogic. “LIFT is a testament to this shift, enabling manufacturers to move quicker, smarter, and more efficiently than ever before to meet today’s demands. Its role in a cutting-edge facility like Hitachi Rail's new Maryland plant underscores the real-world impact of true digital integration and the growing demand for advanced intralogistics solutions.”For more information, please visit www.globallogic.com.About Flexware InnovationFlexware Innovation is a systems integrator and engineering firm serving some of the world’s largest, most regulated manufacturers in life sciences, food and beverage, chemicals, consumer packaged goods, specialty metals, water and wastewater, and automotive. The company solves manufacturing challenges through best-in-class software development, automation engineering, manufacturing systems integration (MES, HMI/SCADA, and ERP), business intelligence solutions, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and specialized product development. For more information,visit www.flexwareinnovation.com.About GlobalLogicGlobalLogic (www.globallogic.com), a Hitachi Group Company, is a leading digital engineering partner that helps the world's most forward-thinking companies design and build innovative, AI-powered products, platforms, and digital experiences. Since 2000, we've been at the forefront of the digital revolution, now accelerating clients' transitions into tomorrow's AI-driven businesses by integrating experience design, complex engineering, AI, and data expertise. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, GlobalLogic is a Hitachi Group Company operating under Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501),which contributes to a sustainable society with a higher quality of life by driving innovation through AI and technologyas the Social Innovation Business.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. 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HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM, Sept 11, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only international payment brand, is proud to introduce its new brand message, “Japan Cùng Bạn” (“Japan with You”), marking a significant milestone in its journey in the Vietnamese market.Japan has long been one of Vietnam’s closest economic and cultural partners. Japanese companies were among the earliest investors in the country, and today, Japanese districts, products, and services are a familiar part of everyday life. For many Vietnamese people, Japan has long been one of their top countries they would like to visit.Yet for those who have not had the chance to visit there, Japan can still feel “close yet distant.” With the rise of the internet and media, Japanese culture has naturally become woven into the daily lives of Vietnamese people. In this context, JCB is evolving its brand identity—from being “a card that works in Japan” to “a card that enriches life in Vietnam.” The new direction speaks to those who admire Japanese culture and lifestyle, making JCB more relevant, accessible and emotionally resonant.The Meaning Behind “Japan Cùng Bạn”Rooted in trust in Japanese quality and deep appreciation for Japanese culture, the new brand message positions JCB as both “a part of Japan” and a trusted companion in everyday Vietnamese life. More than just a payment method, JCB aspires to be a bridge that brings the spirit of Japan—its thoughtfulness, craftsmanship, and respect—closer to customers. Whether dining, shopping, enjoying entertainment, or traveling, JCB aims to be there for every moment, big or small.Dong Ho Folk Paintings as Key VisualsThe new branding features Dong Ho folk paintings, a traditional Vietnamese art form, as its key visuals. Inspired by the concept of “learning from the past to create the new,” this visual approach blends heritage with modern sensibilities, creating a brand identity that feels both fresh and familiar. Drawing from folktales and legends, the visuals use vibrant colors and universal emotions—joy, happiness, and excitement—to depict everyday scenes with JCB Cards.KV of JCB New Brand concept “Japan Cùng Bạn”Launch of the Happy Weekend ProgramTo celebrate the new brand message, JCB is launching the Happy Weekend program, offering exclusive promotions for JCB cardmembers every Saturday and Sunday until March 31, 2026.Key benefits include:- 30% discounts at KOI Thé, KOI Café, Trung Nguyên Legend Coffee, Nitori, AEONESHOP, AEON MALL, and Fahasa Bookstore.- VND 500,000 off weekend purchases at FPT Shop, FPT shop.com.vn, PNJ, and PandoraIn addition to the existing JCB cardholder benefits - such as monthly cashback at UNIQLO and up to 30% off at 100+ Restaurants - the Happy Weekend program highlights JCB’s commitment to continuous innovation. It delivers services that reflect the Japanese quality while staying closely connected to the daily lives of Vietnamese consumers. Building on this initiative, JCB is preparing even more exciting promotions with a diverse range of merchants in travel and wellness, aiming to bring greater value and unforgettable experiences to JCB cardholders.About JCBJCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 56 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are now issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 169 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/ContactAnna TakedaCorporate CommunicationsTel: +81-3-5778-8353Email: jcb-pr@info.jcb.co.jp Happy Weekend Program:STTBrandCategoryPromotionPeriod (tentative)1KOI Thé & KOI caféTea& CoffeeDiscount 30%, cap 50,000VND for bill from 100,000VND13/09/2025 - 31/03/2026Every Saturday & Sunday2Trung Nguyen Legend coffeeTea& CoffeeDiscount 30%, cap 50,000VND for bill from 100,000VND3AEONESHOP (https://aeoneshop.com/)ECDiscount 30%, cap 500,000VND for bill from 1,000,000VND13/09 - 31/12/2025 Every Saturday & Sunday4FahasaBookstoreDiscount 30%, cap 100,000VND for bill from 300,000VND5NitoriFurnitureDiscount 30%, cap 1,000,000VND for bill from 1,500,000VND6Fahasa.com (Online)BookstoreDiscount 30%, cap 100,000VND for bill from 300,000VND01/12/2025 - 31/03/2026Every Saturday & Sunday7AEON MALLShopping MallDiscount 30%, cap 500,000VND for bill from 1,000,000VND15/01- 31/03/2026Every Saturday & Sunday8FPTShopECDiscount 500,000VND for bill from 8,000,000VND13/09 - 31/12/2025 Every Saturday & SundayFPTShop.com.vn (online)9PNJ (online + offline)JewelryDiscount 500,000VND for bill from 8,000,000VND10/10/2025 - 31/03/2026,Every Saturday & Sunday10PandoraJewelryDiscount 500,000VND for bill from 8,000,000VND T&C is applied Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. 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KAWASAKI, Japan, September 11, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Kawasaki City and Fujitsu Limited today announced that the Kawasaki City decarbonization lifestyle behavioral change promotion project, which aims to achieve a decarbonized society by encouraging citizen behavioral change, has been selected to receive the dekokatsu [1] subsidy from Japan's Ministry of the Environment (MOE). This marks the first time a Japanese municipality has been awarded this significant subsidy, which aims to support projects with sustainable environmental conservation effects, such as greenhouse gas reduction, and improvements in daily life through changes in citizens' lifestyles. The award was initially granted in July.As an enhanced version of the existing project, Kawasaki City and Fujitsu will collaborate with Kawasaki Frontale (a soccer club originally established by Fujitsu) to launch new initiatives including the collection and recycling of used clothing and the visualization of citizens' CO2 reduction contributions. The term of the new project will be September 2025 – February 2026.Launched on August 7, 2024, the Kawasaki City decarbonization lifestyle behavioral change promotion project involves collaboration between Kawasaki City and six businesses that have touchpoints with citizens' daily lives through their products and services. The project aim is to promote citizen behavioral change by visualizing CO2 reduction contributions.Implementing entities:Kawasaki City and Fujitsu LimitedImplementation period & total project cost:September 2025 (planned, after grant decision) – February 28, 2026 Approximately 13.5 million JPY (of which 4.5 million JPY is covered by the subsidy)Key Initiatives:Promoting citizen behavioral change1. Collaboration with Kawasaki Frontale for circular economy initiatives (new activity):Kawasaki City and Fujitsu plan a demonstration of circular economy principles through the collection and recycling of used clothing for the SDGs Land event at Uvance Todoroki Stadium by Fujitsu on September 28, 2025.2. Efforts to increase household waste separation rates through awareness at city events (expanded activity):Used clothing collection and recycling stations will be set up at events such as the Tama Ward Citizens' Festival (scheduled for October 18, 2025) and the Minna no Kawasaki Festival (scheduled for November 2, 2025) to promote citizen understanding and contribute to an increased recovery rate of recyclable resources, such as plastic waste, from households.3. Strengthening information dissemination to increase collection of small home appliances at environmental business offices (expanded activity):Initiative to increase the volume of small home appliances collected at environmental business offices and similar facilities.Visualization of CO2‚ reduction contributions, analysis of project effects, and information dissemination:Utilizing tools such as Green Carb0n Club, an environmental behavioral change smartphone application for users in Japan, the project aims to visualize CO2 reduction contributions from the initiatives to promote behavioral change, analyze project effects through surveys of event participants, and widely disseminate the results.Roles and responsibilities:Kawasaki City:- Implementation of events and collection points- Information disseminationFujitsu:- Visualization of CO2 reduction contributions using the dekokatsu database, a catalog of CO2 emission reduction effects of decarbonization-contributing actions in various aspects of daily life created through collaboration between the Japanese government and volunteer companies.- Analysis of environmental behavioral data using CO2 reduction contributions and survey results.Future initiatives through the project:Kawasaki City:Through these initiatives, Kawasaki City will further promote citizen behavioral change to achieve its goals of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the city by 2050 and a reduction of over 45% in emissions from the residential and commercial sectors by fiscal year 2030 (compared to fiscal year 2013).Fujitsu:Through this project, Fujitsu will analyze factors influencing citizen behavioral change and visualize the CO2 reduction effects of each initiative, developing a sustainable business model. This will contribute to "solving global environmental issues," one of the Fujitsu Group's key materiality topics.[1] Dekokatsu A combination of the Japanese terms for “decarbonization” and “lifestyle,” referring to activities and lifestyles that contribute to decarbonization and are environmentally friendly. About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, September 10, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) announced today that, as part of the GR Heritage Parts Project, it intends to reproduce and reissue parts for the 4A-GE-type engine of the Corolla Levin and Sprinter Trueno (AE86)*1.The cylinder head sub-assembly*2 and the cylinder block sub-assembly*3 for the 4A-GE engine are to be reproduced and reissued.The two parts are to be exhibited at the "Initial D 30th Anniversary 2 days" event at Fuji Speedway on September 13 and 14, where preordering for them is to begin.The GR Heritage Parts Project is an initiative to reproduce discontinued service parts and reissue them as new genuine parts to meet customers' desires to keep on driving their beloved cars full of memories. Currently, more than 200 parts for a total of eight vehicle models are being reissued and resold under the project.To join the GR Heritage Parts lineup this time are a cylinder head sub-assembly and a cylinder block sub-assembly for the aforementioned two AE86 vehicle models. To help ensure continued joyful use of beloved cars in the best possible condition for years to come, these two GR Heritage Parts-while retaining their original basic design and specifications-have been modernized using the latest simulation technology, manufacturing methods, and materials.Main features of the parts to be reproduced and reissuedCylinder head sub-assemblyThe cylinder head sub-assembly features combustion chambers with additional machining that lessens the untouched cast surface area, reducing differences among individual engines that arise from slight variances in compression ratios. The intake ports undergo a coating process to reduce pre-polishing surface irregularities. Cam cap knock pins, which were originally only partially used, have been added throughout for improved assembly workability. Cylinder block sub-assemblyThe cylinder block sub-assembly features cylinder bores that undergo a modern honing process to improve bore machining precision. Durability has been improved through the use of higher-rigidity cast iron and simulation-based modification of the crank-cap structure. Responding to customer requestsResponding to customer requests received during various events, certain intake and exhaust ports of the cylinder head sub-assembly have been given thicker walls. The cylinder block sub-assembly also now includes bosses and ribs for transverse mounting, enabling its installation not only in the AE86 but also in front-wheel-drive vehicles.The GR Heritage Parts announced today, along with an AE86 equipped with an engine assembled using these parts and that has been restored using currently sold GR Heritage Parts, are to be exhibited at the "Initial D 30th Anniversary 2days"*4, an event at Fuji Speedway (in Japan's Shizuoka Prefecture) scheduled for the two days of Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14. Customers can preorder the two new GR Heritage Parts for the first time at the event's GR Heritage Parts booth. Please check at the booth on either of the two days for details on the parts and post-preordering timetable.Information on ordering after the preorder period will be announced on the TOYOTA GAZOO Racing GR Heritage Parts website*5 in due course. AE86Schedule sales launch: Around May 2026*6*7Cylinder head sub-assembly, cylinder block sub-assembly *1Timing of launch May 1983*2Catalog name "HEAD SUB-ASSY, CYLINDER"*3Catalog name "BLOCK SUB-ASSY, CYLINDER"*4For more details, please see the following https://en.fujimotorsportsforest.jp/static/initial-d-30th/*5For more details, please see the following https://toyotagazooracing.com/gr/heritage/*6Total orders not reaching a certain volume could result in sales postponement.*7The launch date is subject to change pending developmental status. 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, Sept 10, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Group CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), is pleased to announce that it is a category sponsor (awards ceremonies) for the LIGA.i Blind Soccer Top League 2025 (organized by the NPO Japan Blind Football Association, JBFA) held from August 2, 2025, to February 23, 2026.TANAKA has been a partner of the JBFA and a sponsor of the Japan Blind Football Women’s National Team since 2017, supporting their activities to raise awareness of and promote blind football. Through sponsoring LIGA.i Blind Soccer Top League 2025, TANAKA aims to contribute to the further development of blind football. As a category sponsor of the tournament, TANAKA sponsors the operation of the awards ceremonies and provides medals, commemorative items, and trophies to be awarded to teams and players. TANAKA will continue to support the promotion of para-sports as part of its efforts to contribute to the realization of a harmonious society and the creation of a healthy society.Tournament OverviewTournament NameLIGA.i Blind Soccer Top League 2025OrganizerNPO Japan Blind Football AssociationDatesAugust 2, 2025, to February 23, 2026VenueShinagawa LIGA.i Blind Soccer Top League 2025 Round 1:August 2; Shinagawa General Gymnasium (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo)LIGA.i Blind Soccer Top League 2025 Round 2:December 7; Fukushi Enterprise Sumida Field (Sumida-ku, Tokyo)KPMG LIGA.i Blind Soccer Top League 2025 Round 3:February 23, 2026; Yokohama Budokan (Yokohama City, Kanagawa)Special Event Websitehttps://liga-i.b-soccer.jp/#about Contributions by TANAKATeam AwardsChampion Team: League Cup (Championship Silver Plate with Tournament Logo)Champion Team Players: Medals (with Tournament Logo)Individual AwardsMost Valuable Player: Commemorative Item (Plaque with Tournament Logo)Top Scorer: Commemorative Item (Plaque with Tournament Logo)TANAKA Great Effort Award: Commemorative Item (Crystal Trophy with 1/25 oz. Platinum Vienna Harmony Coin and Tournament Logo)Player of the Match: Commemorative Item (Crystal Trophy with Tournament Logo)*Only the Player of the Match will be awarded in each of the six matchesMeaning Behind the League Name “LIGA.i”“LIGA.i” represents the hope to improve “Intensity,” “Influence,” and “Integrity” to enhance the value of blind football and create a more inclusive society. Along with this desire to change today’s society, the fact that everyone involved in “LIGA.i” has the freedom to create their own unique “i” generates diversity, allowing every single person to take the initiative in building the league.*With the establishment of the new league, LIGA.i,” in 2022, blind football now has a three-tournament system consisting of the “Japan Championship,” in which club teams from across the country can participate; the “Regional League,” which is held in four areas across the country; and the “Top League,” in which only teams that meet certain eligibility conditions can participate.About TANAKASince its foundation in 1885, TANAKA has built a portfolio of products to support a diversified range of business uses focused on precious metals. TANAKA is a leader in Japan regarding the volume of precious metals it handles. Over many years, TANAKA has manufactured and sold precious metal products for industry and provided precious metals in such forms as jewelry and assets. As precious metals specialists, all Group companies in Japan and worldwide collaborate on manufacturing, sales, and technology development to offer a full range of products and services. With 5,591 employees, the group's consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ended December 2024 were 846.9 billion yen.TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd.TANAKA Corporate Websitehttps://www.tanaka.co.jp/english/Press inquiriesTANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd.https://www.tanaka.co.jp/support/req/other_contact_e/index.htmlPress Release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20250909.pdf Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Toyota City, Japan, September 9, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) has announced that it has submitted a progress report on recurrence prevention of model certification application issues to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) today in light of the correction order issued by the ministry. This report, summarizing actions taken to date, is the fourth of a series of quarterly reports.Contents of the Correction OrderOn July 31, 2024, MLIT issued a correction order urging fundamental reforms in certification operations with respect to (1) management involvement, (2) regulations, (3) record-keeping, and (4) human resource development.Specific Progress of Recurrence Prevention MeasuresBased on the above points raised by MLIT, with the three pillars of Strengthening Foundations, Monozukuri, and Human Development, Toyota has been promoting a review of its structure and systems to ensure that each employee is aware of legal compliance and is able to do the job correctly. The company is also promoting on-site management, in which management, including the president and executive vice presidents, promptly takes appropriate action at the genba in response to abnormalities.Concrete steps taken since the previous report in May are as follows. They will be promoted across the Toyota Group with set priorities and activity plans in the future.Strengthening FoundationsMaintaining a structure in which management visits the operational genba to identify problems and make immediate decisions on how to deal with them.Grasping hardships and efforts at the genba and continuing discussions on what management should do at weekly executive-level meetings related to certification.Continuing abnormality management in the vehicle development process, certification operation audits by in-house inspectors, and third-party audits of these abnormality management and audit operations.In addition to grasping the actual genba conditions of certification-related departments, visualizing anomalies such as certification test schedules and workload conditions as well as promoting systematic human resource development, appropriate allocation of human and physical resources in accordance with certification operation workloads, and flexible schedule changes.MonozukuriContinuing a new operational approach to ongoing development projects, incorporating measures to prevent recurrence. This includes a system to check the impact on certification operations at each milestone and make management decisions on the impact, including the applicable laws and regulations, the scale of certification operations, the certification schedule, and the number of vehicles to be certified. (As of August 2025, a total of 137 such projects are underway.)Continuing an operational approach in which management discusses counter measures for issues at the genba (carried out 13 times since previous report; 45 times in total), reporting to the Board of Directors as appropriate. Clarifying the person responsible for each process in certification operations, as well as the judgment criteria and connections between regulations. Implementing a review of the regulatory framework for certification operations so that operations can be continued while checking the work quality and operations can be halted if abnormalities are found.Reducing workloads at the genba by minimizing tasks such as data transcription through the use of digital technologies.Human DevelopmentContinuing communication between management and employees, not only in development and certification operations, but also at the genba of planning, production, sales, and other certification-related operations.Implementing regular communication through messages from the president (performed 20 times in total).Continuing internal training on certification operations. Introducing an internal qualification system (Meister system) to maintain and enhance the quality of sustainable certification tests and develop human resources. Establishing a five-tier qualification structure, with the Meister at the highest level, designed to promote proper certification test operations and autonomous improvement at each genba, as well as providing tailored educational programs for each qualification level.Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda, who is responsible for the Group, took the lead from February of last year in calling on Group companies to start Toyota's company-wide TPS training program for Certification Work. The aim of this initiative is to create a better work system through improvement. The president and other members of management continue to be on-site daily at various genba, such as planning, development, design, production, and sales, which are connected to the certification process. This is being done to clarify stagnation factors in each process and to create a system to identify abnormalities.Toyota will continue to make company-wide efforts to improve its certification process to once again gain the trust of its stakeholders.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