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KAWASAKI, Japan, July 5, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited today announced that its high-precision skeleton recognition AI technology, which enables the digitization of three-dimensional human movements, has been adopted for use by the Japan Skating Federation. The technology will be used to analyze and enhance the training of figure skating athletes at a training camp to be held at the National Training Center, located at Kansai Airport Ice Arena, from July 3 - 5.Conventional motion capture technology is impractical for training purposes due to the time-consuming setup, slow result output, and limitations in the number of performances that can be analyzed. Furthermore, markerless motion capture technology, which relies on general video footage for analysis in figure skating, faces challenges in accurately analyzing complex movements such as jumps and spins due to posture deviations and misrecognition. The Japan Skating Federation chose Fujitsu’s skeleton recognition AI technology, developed since 2016 in the fast-paced and complex field of gymnastics, because of its high precision and its ability to reflect analysis results in real-time.Other featuresTechnology based on the world's first and only internationally-recognized AI gymnastics scoring systemProprietary correction algorithms significantly reduce jitter (estimation error) in posture recognition, previously a challenge in image analysis using deep learningPhotorealistic technology generates large amounts of training data, shortening the learning period significantly. Processes that traditionally required months of manual work can now be automated and completed within a matter of hours.Future PlansFujitsu aims to expand use of its high-precision skeleton recognition AI technology beyond the sports industry into areas such as workload analysis in manufacturing, early disease detection in healthcare, and the utilization of analytical data in the entertainment sector.Under Fujitsu Uvance, Fujitsu’s cross-industry business model to address societal issues, Fujitsu will continue to advance people's well-being in society through the use of data and AI, in collaboration with Uvance partners.Morinari Watanabe, President, International Gymnastics Federation and Member of the International Olympic Committee, comments:“The IOC announced the Olympic AI Agenda in 2024, recommending the use of cutting-edge technologies, including AI, to enhance scoring fairness and competitive strength. I am very pleased that training based on ice movement analysis, which was previously considered impossible, has been realized. I hope this initiative will lead to the improvement of competitive strength and the further development of the skating world.”Yohsuke Takeuchi, Director/Chair of High Performance Figure Skating, Japan Skating Federation, comments:"The Japan Skating Federation carries out analysis of athletes' jump performance. Marker-based 3D analysis equipment presents significant challenges, including the inability to analyze during trials and the significant time required for analysis, which delays feedback to athletes. We expect that Fujitsu's high-precision skeleton recognition AI technology and its rapid output of results will solve these problems and contribute to the swift improvement of athletes' competitive performance. The Japan Skating Federation will further expand the application of this technology and consider its use for motion analysis during competitions as part of its ongoing efforts to utilize cutting-edge technology to improve athletic performance and enhance fan engagement."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.fujitsu.Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KARIYA, JAPAN, July 4, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - DENSO CORPORATION announced that it has acquired Axia Vegetable Seeds, a vegetable seed breeding company headquartered in the Netherlands and focused on developing high-quality tomato seeds for greenhouses globally. The acquisition marks a step forward in DENSO’s strategic expansion into the AgriTech sector.In recent years, food shortages caused by climate change and population growth have become global challenges, and the companies have recognized the growing need to develop stable agricultural production capable of reliably producing and supplying food to meet demand.By integrating its industrial technologies developed for automobiles with the specialized cultivation expertise of various partners, DENSO accelerates the development of innovative cultivation methods, such as data-driven cultivation.Founded in the heart of the Dutch greenhouse industry, Axia Vegetable Seeds develops a wide range of high-performing tomato seeds known for their high disease resistance, good taste, quality and high yield, and distributes them on a global scale.Moving forward, DENSO and Axia Vegetable Seeds will collaborate to combine industrial technology with seed development to create high-quality seeds suitable for automated farming approaches and climate adaptation. Additionally, by leveraging DENSO's image recognition and AI technologies, the two companies aim to shorten the development period of new seeds and bring higher value-added seeds to market more quickly.Through these initiatives, the companies will build cultivation solutions that enable stable and planned production from seed to harvest, meet producers’ diverse needs, help workforces to prioritize high-value work, and aim to achieve sustainable agriculture worldwide.DENSO CORPORATIONFood Value Chain Business Development DivisionExecutive OfficerYasushi Mukai"We are delighted to welcome Axia Vegetable Seeds, with its outstanding development capabilities and know-how in the seed industry, as a member of the DENSO Group. By integrating the technologies and expertise of both the DENSO Group and Axia, we will create new value and realize our vision of providing safe and delicious food anytime, anywhere, and for everyone.”AXIA VEGETABLE SEEDSCEO & COOAlois van Vliet & Sandor van Vliet“Joining DENSO allows us to accelerate our mission of delivering the best quality tomato seeds globally boosted by exciting opportunities with controlled environment automation and AI technologies. Together with our talented employees and partners, we continue to bring transformative innovations to growers worldwide – making agriculture smarter, more sustainable, and more productive. Our mission is to become the world leader in tomato seeds for the greenhouse industry. We are grateful for our shareholders such as Temasek, Kleiner Perkins, WP Global Partners, and other shareholders.”Overview of Axia Group 1. Company Name Axia Vegetable Seeds B.V. 2. Established 2010 3. Head Office Monnikenlaan 6B 2671 NE Naaldwijk Netherlands 4. CEO & COO Alois van Vliet & Sandor van Vliet 5. Revenue* 48 million euros (as of 2024) 6. Number of Employees 132(full-time)*From the audited financial report for 2024 Scenes from the ceremony celebrating the acquisition and groundbreaking partnershipFrom left: AXIA VEGETABLE SEEDS CEO Alois van Vliet,DENSO CORPORATION Food Value Chain Business Development Division Executive Officer Yasushi Mukai About DENSO CORPORATIONDENSO is a global automotive parts manufacturer that provides advanced automotive technologies, systems, and products. Leveraging the core technologies it has developed through its experience in automotive components, DENSO is expanding the scope of its value offerings to include factory automation, food distribution, agriculture (AgriTech), and more. Among these, in order to deliver safe and reliable food—essential to people’s daily lives—DENSO positions agriculture as an important business domain. Through automated harvesting using robots equipped with sensing technologies and through digital-based cultivation environment control, DENSO is working toward the industrialization of farms.https://www.denso.com/global/en/About Axia Vegetable Seeds B.V.Axia Vegetable Seeds is an independent seed company based in the Netherlands, specializing in the breeding and development of high-quality vegetable varieties with a strong focus on tomato. With a strong foundation in R&D and deep understanding of growers’ needs, Axia Vegetable Seeds delivers innovation to the greenhouse horticulture industry worldwide.https://www.axiaseeds.com/ Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Jointly developed with Toho Gas, based on the currently available 450kW city gas engine GS6R2Allows for hydrogen co-firing rate of up to 15 vol%, with maximum output and operation unchanged even during hydrogen co-firing operationPackage also available to run solely on city gas at the time of installation, while allowing for switch to hydrogen co-firing with minimal on-site modifications"SGP M450" 450kW gas cogeneration systemTOKYO, July 4, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger, Ltd. (MHIET), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, announces a new lineup to SGP M450, a gas cogeneration system jointly developed with Toho Gas Co., Ltd., capable of hydrogen co-firing at a maximum of 15 vol%, with power output of 450kW. It is launched for Japan market at present.To allow for hydrogen co-firing, the two companies modified the fuel gas and engine control systems of the GS6R2 city gas mono-firing engine to develop a hydrogen co-firing engine. More than 500 hours of demonstration testing was conducted at the Toho Gas Technology Research Institute (Tokai, Aichi Prefecture), confirming the reliability of hydrogen mixing and the reduction in CO2 emissions.In the demonstration testing, various simulated operating patterns were applied to verify capabilities required for power generation equipment to respond to fluctuations in power demand and maintain stable operation. The tests confirmed that there is no risk of abnormal combustion, and that the system can be operated in the same manner as the city gas mono-firing model.The hydrogen blend ratio has been set at a maximum of 15 vol% to minimize the scope of change from conventional natural gas engines. The system has two operating modes, city gas 13A mono-firing mode and hydrogen co-firing mode, and can be switched between modes at any point during loaded operation. In hydrogen co-firing mode, only city gas is used for starting the engine, which means the same amount of initial load as city gas mono-firing mode can be accepted even in the event of a power outage, making the system highly reliable for business continuity plans (BCP).In addition, for customers who are considering the use of hydrogen in the future, MHIET is also offering the "Hydrogen Ready" package. The system is configured for city gas mono-firing at the time of installation, but some equipment and functions necessary for hydrogen co-firing are also pre-incorporated, allowing for a shortened work period when the site is converted for hydrogen co-firing.Cogeneration systems, owing to the expected reduction in the environmental load through energy conservation, are considered one of the distributed energy resources that should be pursued further to achieve carbon neutrality. Moreover, since they are power sources able to respond to power outages resulting from large-scale disasters or other emergencies, they are also expected to play a role in strengthening resilience.*Going forward, MHIET will continue to promote the greater use of hydrogen and the widespread adoption of distributed power generation, contributing to the realization of a low-carbon and decarbonized world, and improving the resilience of society as a whole.(*)Resilience denotes toughness, recuperative power, and flexibility. It specifically refers to such initiatives as development of disaster-resilient infrastructure, expanding cooperation with businesses to support quick recovery, and strengthening information dissemination.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.

BSD City, Indonesia & Tokyo, Japan, July 4, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Yachiyo Engineering Co., Ltd. (Yachiyo Engineering) and NEC Corporation (NEC) announced today the acceptance of their joint proposal for a smart city feasibility study for the Japan ASEAN Mutual Partnership (Smart JAMP) initiative under Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.The "2025 Smart JAMP Smart City Feasibility Study" is being conducted from June 2025 to March 2026 in collaboration with Indonesia-based partner Sinar Mas Land to evaluate the potential of adaptation finance (*1) for BSD City near Jakarta. The study will largely focus on a solution that visualizes the adaptation value (the difference in predicted damage before and after the introduction of adaptation measures) of disaster prevention measures (adaptation measures) against flood risks.It is expected that this feasibility study will demonstrate the application of technology in adaptation finance and verify related business models, thereby making a sustainable contribution to reducing the impact of climate change throughout the world.2025 Smart JAMP Smart City Feasibility StudyAbout the Feasibly StudyThe feasibility of business models that utilize adaptation value will be investigated through interviews with companies, financial institutions and relevant government agencies that are moving into BSD City. Specifically, the study will identify business issues, examine business models and income/expenditure plans, and consider commercialization schedules. In addition, inundation analysis, flood simulation, and damage simulation using actual data in the target area will be conducted to calculate adaptation value when using the smart drainage system already in place in BSD City as an adaptation measure.BackgroundNEC presented the idea of adaptation finance at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in 2023, calling for the creation of use cases aimed at attracting private sector funds to adaptation measures and co-creating and providing financial products that take into account the effects of adaptation measures.In October 2024, NEC entered into a strategic partnership with Sinar Mas Land to mitigate the impact of climate change by leveraging adaptation financing (*2). This study is part of the strategic partnership.In this initiative, NEC will work with Yachiyo Engineering, which has been providing a wide range of consulting services in Indonesia since 1976 for the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and for clients that include Indonesian government agencies such as the Ministry of Public Works and Housing, to visualize the value of adaptation and investigate the feasibility of related business models.Roles and ResponsibilitiesYachiyo Engineering:Preparation of business reports, study of commercialization issues, study of business models (including inundation analysis and flood simulation), study of income and expenditure plansNEC:Study of business models (including damage simulation, adaptation value calculation, adaptation value visualization), study of commercialization schedules(*1)Adaptation Finance: The allocation of funds to initiatives that address visible climate risks or hedge risks, thereby increasing the certainty of obtaining long-term and stable returns while reducing uncertainty in businesses, communities, and society.(*2)NEC Indonesia and Sinar Mas Land Forge Partnership for Adaptation Finance Development to Mitigate the Impact of Climate ChangeAbout NEC CorporationNEC Corporation has established itself as a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies while promoting the brand statement of “Orchestrating a brighter world.” NEC enables businesses and communities to adapt to rapid changes taking place in both society and the market as it provides for the social values of safety, security, fairness and efficiency to promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. For more information, visit NEC at https://www.nec.com. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Kawasaki, Japan, July 4, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced the successful deployment of its innovative active process monitoring solution at leading Canadian grocery retailer METRO. This cloud offering, based on Fujitsu’s Advanced Operation & Management proprietary technology, will monitor operations across METRO’s 500 stores, encompassing the Metro, Super C, and Food Basics banners. This deployment was preceded by a pilot in February 2025, followed by a phased rollout in April 2025.The monitoring solution provides continuous oversight of all store transactions and offers immediate insights on potential thefts, frauds, policy breaches and operational inefficiencies. It integrates multiple data sources, including transaction data, loyalty data, and security camera footage, providing a comprehensive view of store operations. Compliance checks using video are now extremely fast. The solution is hosted in Canada and available in both French and English.Takashi Harada, Head of Smart Retail, Consumer Experience Business Unit, Fujitsu Limited, comments:"We are proud to partner with METRO to bring this innovative solution to the Canadian market. The newly introduced active process monitoring will enable METRO to optimize its operations, ensure policy compliance, and ultimately enhance the customer experience.”The solution was developed in co-creation with leading German retailers bringing a wealth of experience and best practices to the project. METRO is the first Canadian customer for this Fujitsu solution, which already monitors 7,000-8,000 stores globally.Early results from the pilot phase in 20 stores demonstrated significant promise by identifying losses in the first week. Additionally, it improved monitoring such as compliant use of the loyalty scheme at point of sale by reducing efforts.Marc Lapointe, Senior Director Corporate Security Resilience, METRO Inc., comments:"The impact of this implementation has been impressive. The combination of the refined system and our analysts' experience is proving to be effective. We're seeing interest from our operations teams, who are requesting demos to gain the unprecedented visibility into their cash lanes that this system provides. It's a transformative experience for them!"The commercial aspects of the project are being handled by Fujitsu North America, with technical expertise provided by Fujitsu Germany.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.fujitsu.Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

Sydney, Australia, Tokyo and Kawasaki, Japan, July 3, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE), and Fujitsu Limited on June 2, 2025 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a SaaS-based Request for Quote (RFQ) platform. Fujitsu will develop the platform based on "CONNEQTOR," an RFQ platform for the ETF market developed by TSE and Fujitsu, and provide it to ASX.The initiative aims to modernize the process for ETF pricing in Australia by implementing a SaaS RFQ platform, built and managed by Fujitsu. The foundation of this new platform is the CONNEQTOR system provided by TSE, one of Asia's most successful RFQ platforms. Since its launch in February 2021, CONNEQTOR has enabled over 290 users to significantly reduce costs and improve the efficiency of their ETF trading operations. Monthly trading value reached a record high of JPY 306.4 billion in April 2025.Fujitsu will serve as the service provider for the Fujitsu RFQ platform, responsible for service development, provision, and utilization support. TSE, as the licensor and operator of the CONNEQTOR system, will provide support for the platform's implementation.Andrew Walton, General Manager, Trading, ASX comments:“ASX is excited to partner with Fujitsu and TSE to explore the opportunities the Fujitsu RFQ platform can deliver for the Australian market. With the ability to increase liquidity and price discovery, ASX sees the potential to support the development of this market segment and its participants. We will be engaging extensively with the Australian industry to gather feedback to assess the feasibility of launching this platform in the first half of 2026.”Satoshi Takura, Senior Executive Officer, Tokyo Stock Exchange (Senior Executive Officer & CIO, Japan Exchange Group) comments: "It is great to join forces on the feasibility of a service based on TSE's CONNEQTOR. By providing international and diverse market functions, we hope to contribute to the development of the global ETF market from a technological perspective."Masaru Yagi, Corporate Executive Officer, EVP, Fujitsu Limited comments: "Fujitsu is excited to explore this opportunity to provide the Fujitsu RFQ platform for the Australian Securities Exchange. Leveraging our deep experience in building and maintaining financial infrastructure with cutting-edge technology, we're confident that our strong partnership with the Tokyo Stock Exchange will unlock even greater value for the ASX and its global customers."Fujitsu, in cooperation with TSE, aims to expand the Fujitsu RFQ platform to other exchanges around the world and explore further potential collaborations.About Australian Securities ExchangeASX is an integrated exchange offering listings, trading, clearing, settlement, technical and information services, technology, data and other post-trade services. It operates at the heart of the globally attractive, deep and liquid Australian financial markets.About Tokyo Stocks Exchange, Inc. (TSE)Tokyo Stock Exchange is licensed as a financial instruments exchange under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act and operates financial instruments markets. The market capitalization of companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange is the third largest in the world and the largest in Asia, and we have established our position as the central market in Japanese securities. Tokyo Stock Exchange is a wholly owned subsidiary of Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (Code: 8697).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 ContactsAustralian Securities ExchangeMark RobertsHead of CommunicationsM: +61 466 328 581mark.roberts@asx.com.auTokyo Stock Exchange, Inc.IT Development Department Trading SystemTEL: +81-3-3666-0141 (representative)Fujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

All-New GrandisTOKYO, July 2, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V., Mitsubishi Motors' subsidiary in Europe, will begin a sequential launch of the all-new Grandis compact SUV for the European market this year. The model will be manufactured at Renault's Valladolid plant in Spain.Online world premiere of the all-new Grandis: https://www.youtube.com/live/B7nT3I1bPEEThe all-new Grandis is a compact SUV based on the CMF-B platform, supplied on an OEM basis by Mitsubishi Motors' Alliance partner Renault, and follows the launch of the ASX compact SUV and the Colt compact hatchback in Europe back in 2023. Based on the concept of a roomy and versatile cabin space, this will be the first vehicle under the Grandis name to be launched in the European market in 13 years, and the lineup will include mild hybrid (MHEV) and hybrid EV (HEV) models."Following the launch of the Outlander PHEV last year, we are strengthening our lineup in the European market with the introduction of the all-new Grandis, featuring Mitsubishi Motors' Dynamic Shield design," said Tatsuo Nakamura, executive vice president of Mitsubishi Motors. "With an additional launch of the Eclipse Cross BEV model around the same time, we will offer a diverse range of electrified vehicles—HEV, PHEV, and BEV—to meet the varied needs of our customers."Product OverviewExteriorThe name of the all-new Grandis is derived from the Latin word meaning large and impressive, symbolizing its large interior space and exterior design with commanding presence. The front face features Mitsubishi Motors' signature Dynamic Shield design, with a glossy black grille and satin silver accents conveying confidence, powerful performance, and refined elegance. The flowing roofline that extends toward the rear creates a side silhouette that balances dynamic styling with a spacious interior, while the newly designed 19-inch alloy wheels1 give the impression of daring and premium quality. At the rear, the vehicle adopts the Sculptural Hexagon design identity, showcasing a sculpted hexagonal motif that reflects both strength and the Mitsubishi Motors DNA. Sleek, horizontally aligned rear combination lights also add a touch of modern sophistication.InteriorThe interior offers a practical two-row, five-seat layout that focuses on ease of use and load capacity. The rear seats feature a sliding function that allows up to 160 millimeters of forward and backward adjustment. The luggage space load capacity can be expanded from 434 liters2 to 566 liters when the rear seats are slid fully forward, and up to 1,455 liters with the rear seatbacks folded flat. The power remote tailgate1 can be opened and closed not only with the switches on the instrument panel and the tailgate itself, but also hands-free - simply by placing a foot under the rear bumper while carrying the keyless operation key. The panoramic glass roof1 with electrochromic function allows users to switch between transparency and shading at the touch of a button, reducing glare and heat from the sun while creating an expansive and comfortable interior space. Preset configurations offer adjustable options, allowing users to toggle between a fully transparent roof, a fully shaded roof, or a split mode with transparency at the front and shading at the rear, or vice versa.PowertrainThe all-new Grandis is available with two different powertrains: an MHEV model and an HEV model. The MHEV model, powered by a 1.3-liter direct fuel-injection gasoline turbo engine offers a choice of a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (7DCT) versions. The engine delivers 103 kilowatts (kW) for both manual gearbox and 7DCT. The HEV model, meanwhile, provides a total combined output of 115 kW, combining six components to maximize efficiency and performance: a naturally-aspirated, four-cylinder 1.8-liter gasoline engine producing 80 kW of power, with two electric motors, a 36 kW drive motor and a 15 kW generator, a power electronics box with two built-in inverters and converters, a 1.4 kilowatt-hours (kWh) lithium-ion traction battery, and a smart multi-mode gearbox transmission that optimizes driving according to road conditions. This HEV system analyzes driving conditions in real time and automatically controls the optimal power distribution between the engine and electric motor based on powertrain status and power usage. Three driving modes are available: EV mode, which runs on electric motor power alone; hybrid mode, which utilizes the output of the electric motor and engine together; and regenerative mode, which uses regenerative braking to recover deceleration energy during deceleration, convert it into electric power, and store it in the drive battery. The optimal driving mode is automatically selected according to driving conditions. In addition, an E-Save mode is provided, which can be activated at the driver's discretion. By maintaining the charge level of the drive battery at 40 percent or more, power is reserved for when EV driving is desired or where the engine requires assistance from the electric motor, such as on uphill climbs.Digital and ConnectivityIn addition to a vertical 10.4-inch Smartphone-link Display Audio (SDA) system, the all-new Grandis features advanced connectivity with Google built-in™3. This includes Google Assistant™, which uses voice recognition to make calls, play music, and adjust the air conditioning temperature; Google Maps™, which provides navigation capabilities and real-time traffic information; and Google Play™, which offers more than 100 apps for music, games, video streaming, and more, just like a smartphone. Both Apple CarPlay®4 and Android Auto™ are supported, enabling wireless connection to a smartphone. Furthermore, four drive modes, Perso, Eco, Comfort, and Sport, can be selected at will through the SDA, depending on the driver's preferences and driving conditions. Finally, the Mitsubishi Motors mobile app enhances connectivity with a car finder function to locate parked cars from their smartphones and a digital key function for remote locking, unlocking, and engine operation, adding everyday convenience.SafetyThe all-new Grandis features a number of advanced active safety systems, including ultrasonic sensors, cameras, and forward radar that continuously monitor surroundings to support confident driving. It also offers a full range of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) 5, such as the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)1 system, enhancing both driver support and safe, secure driving.Equipped on certain trim levelsIn accordance with the measurement method of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) (ISO 3832)Google built-in, Google Assistant, Google Maps, Google Play, and Android Auto are trademarks of Google LLC.Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc. registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.The all-new Grandis is equipped with the following driver assistance systems.Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go (ACC) (Stop & Go function available only for AT/HEV)Around View Monitor (AVM)MI-PILOT (available only for AT/HEV)Automatic High Beam (AHB)Blind Spot Warning (BSW)Cruise Control with Speed LimiterDistance WarningDriver Attention Monitor (DAM)Emergency Lane Assist (ELA)Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM)Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA)Lane Centering Assist (LCA)（available only for AT/HEV）Lane Departure Warning (LDW)Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)Occupant Safe Exit Assist (OSEA)Park Assist (available only for AT/HEV）Parking sensorsRear Automatic Emergency Braking (Rear AEB)Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)Rear View Camera (RVC)About Mitsubishi MotorsMitsubishi Motors Corporation (TSE:7211) — a member of the Alliance with Renault and Nissan — is a global automobile company based in Tokyo, Japan, which has about 28,000 employees and a global footprint with production facilities in Japan and the ASEAN region. Mitsubishi Motors has a competitive edge in SUVs, pickup trucks and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and appeals to ambitious drivers willing to challenge convention and embrace innovation. Since the production of our first vehicle more than a century ago, Mitsubishi Motors has been a leader in electrification — launched the i-MiEV, the world's first mass-produced electric vehicle in 2009, followed by the Outlander PHEV, the world's first plug-in hybrid electric SUV in 2013. With a target of increasing the sales ratio of electrified vehicles to 100% by 2035, Mitsubishi Motors will deliver models that embody Mitsubishi Motors-ness and contribute to the realization of a carbon-neutral society.For more information on Mitsubishi Motors, please visit the company's website at https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/ Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KYOTO, July 2, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Valuufy, a pioneering value measurement startup, and Mainichi Future Creation Lab, the innovation hub of the Mainichi Shimbun Group, have announced a strategic partnership that turns sustainability reporting into actionable business intelligence. The collaboration combines Valuufy's data-driven ValuuCompass™ platform with Mainichi's trusted media platform to provide companies with new approaches to their business sustainability strategy.The partnership builds on compelling market data: Japan hosts 56% of the world's companies over 200 years old, organizations that have consistently outperformed competitors by managing stakeholder relationships strategically. These companies recognized that focusing only on financial indicators such as shareholder value creates vulnerabilities, while organizations that effectively manage relationships and risks across customers, employees, partners, shareholders, society, and nature achieve superior long-term performance and market resilience."Japan's business longevity demonstrates that systematic stakeholder insights and management creates competitive advantages," said Kyle Barnes, CEO of Valuufy. "Our partnership with Mainichi Future Creation Lab makes these practices measurable and actionable. ValuuCompass provides companies with the stakeholder intelligence and risk visibility needed to navigate today's complex business environment."Stakeholder Intelligence PlatformValuuCompass functions as both a transparency tool and management platform, enabling organizations to track and optimize their stakeholder ecosystem. The methodology builds on 'sanpo yoshi', the centuries-old principle practiced by Ohmi merchants ensuring business benefits the seller, buyer, and society. Valuufy has expanded this wisdom into 'nanaho yoshi' or 'seven-way satisfaction' for modern business complexity.ValuuCompass reveals how stakeholder relationship health connects to business resilience. Organizations can identify specific risks such as employee turnover costs, customer defection patterns, supply chain vulnerabilities, and regulatory backlash before these issues impact operations. The platform also helps companies avoid reputation risks by identifying gaps between public sustainability communications and actual performance.ValuuCompass has demonstrated market validation through implementations with a major Japanese financial institution and one of the "Magnificent Seven" technology leaders, providing stakeholder relationship intelligence, portfolio risk assessment, and competitive benchmarking capabilities across different markets and business cultures."ValuuCompass shows companies both the value they're creating and the risks they need to manage across all stakeholder relationships," Barnes stated. "This dual capability—value identification and risk early warning—gives organizations visibility into their business ecosystem that conventional frameworks miss."The ValuuCompass methodology synthesizes over 1,200 metrics from 45 global frameworks into actionable business intelligence. The partnership addresses growing corporate frustration with existing frameworks that cannot benchmark performance across competitors, industries, or regions while failing to connect stakeholder impacts to long-term business success."Japanese businesses have long understood that lasting success requires creating value for society alongside shareholders," said Tamotsu Takatsuka, CEO of Mainichi Future Creation Lab. "This partnership translates that understanding into concrete metrics that today's business leaders can implement while providing the stakeholder intelligence needed for effective risk management."Market ApplicationsThe platform serves organizations facing various sustainability challenges: mature sustainability teams seeking to demonstrate measurable impact, investment firms requiring better portfolio guidance and risk assessment, and companies identifying value creation opportunities through stakeholder relationship optimization. For investors specifically, ValuuCompass provides stakeholder value assessment and risk intelligence that conventional due diligence processes cannot capture, quantifying how stakeholder relationship deterioration translates into financial impact.The collaboration will begin with content examining case studies of Japanese companies that embody sustainable business models and feature dialogue with executives and thought leaders on the future of business sustainability and value creation. The partnership will also explore additional collaborative opportunities to advance sustainability standards and business practices in Japan and globally, while identifying opportunities for expanded strategic initiatives. Following Valuufy's feature in Mainichi Weekly Economist in May, additional content will explore how Japan's traditional business values connect with next-generation sustainability thinking.Organizations wishing to learn how ValuuCompass can help them with their risk and value assessment or investment evaluations can contact learnmore@valuufy.com or visit www.valuufy.com.About ValuufyFounded in Kyoto and built on a decade's research at Doshisha University's Value Research Center, Valuufy translates stakeholder relationship management into measurable business value. The company provides stakeholder assessment, competitive benchmarking, and strategic improvement roadmaps that help organizations create value while managing risks. ValuuCompass synthesizes over 1,200 sustainability metrics from 45 global frameworks into actionable insights across seven stakeholder groups, providing data on relationship health, value potential, risk exposure, and improvement pathways.About Mainichi Future Creation LabEstablished in 2017 as the innovation hub within the Mainichi Shimbun Group, one of Japan's largest media groups encompassing newspapers, magazines, and digital publications with nationwide reach, Mainichi Future Creation Lab identifies and accelerates breakthrough solutions to pressing social challenges. The group's publications include the Mainichi Shimbun daily newspaper and Weekly Economist magazine, among other media properties. The Lab invests in startups and operates acceleration programs while supporting government startup initiatives and municipal innovation projects.Contact Information:Valuufy Incnews@valuufy.comMedia Inquiries:Mainichi Future Creation Lab mirailab@mainichi.co.jp Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KAWASAKI, Japan, July 2, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited today announced the launch of a new solution that utilizes AI agents to facilitate rapid impact analysis and optimal decision-making in global supply chains. The solution, which is positioned to enhance resilience in global supply chains, will be available to customers worldwide from today as a new feature of Fujitsu's all-in-one operation platform Fujitsu Data Intelligence PaaS (DI PaaS), offered as part of Fujitsu Uvance, Fujitsu’s cross-industry business model to address societal issues.Fujitsu will continue to contribute to a sustainable world by enhancing resilience through the integration of data, AI technologies, and industry expertise, minimizing the impact on customers' businesses even in unforeseen circumstances.Navigating uncertainty: supporting customer resilience amid industry supply chain challengesIn recent years, geopolitical risks, natural disasters, and market fluctuations have heightened uncertainty for businesses around the world. The manufacturing industry, with its complex global supply chains, faces particularly significant risks. Unforeseen events can lead to changes in transportation routes, production stoppages, and increased costs, which can exert downward pressure on profits and reduce competitiveness. Traditional supply chain management struggles to respond swiftly, making the review of business continuity plans (BCP) and strengthening supply chain resilience urgent priorities.Solution featuresThe solution consolidates data from internal and external sources, swiftly pinpointing products heavily impacted by market fluctuations and calculating profit impacts. Utilizing DI PaaS's robust data integration capabilities, analyses that once took weeks can now be completed in days. AI agents offer countermeasure proposals, facilitating optimal decision-making through on-screen simulations. The solution enhances supply chain resilience through three key steps:1. Analysis of profit and cost structureVisualizes suppliers and factories affected by market fluctuations in the global supply chainPresents import costs incurred for each product and routeEnables customers to understand their profit and cost structure in detail and identify potential risks2. Strategic pricing simulatorAnalyzes the impact of price changes on demand using a price elasticity modelSimulates appropriate sale prices for each product when cost structures change due to market fluctuationsFacilitates the formulation of optimal pricing strategies in response to market changes, maximizing customer revenue3. Operational change simulatorSupports supply chain optimization through analysis of changes in cost structure and profit when changing from procurement sources with excessive import costsAI agents evaluate the impact of operational changes, such as selecting alternative suppliers and changing transportation routes, and the orchestrator agent makes comprehensive judgments to support rapid impact analysis and optimal decision-makingShotaro Yachi, Chairman of Fujitsu Future Studies Center, comments:"We are witnessing significant changes in the international landscape. In these rapidly evolving times, it's crucial to understand our environment, chart our course, and adapt. I am confident that Fujitsu's innovative business model and advanced technologies will swiftly develop and deliver solutions to enhance the resilience of Japan's industry against various environmental changes."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.

Signing ceremony for cooperation agreementTOKYO, July 2, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has received an order for the supply of four circulating water pumps (CWP) for Units 5 and 6 of the Sanmen Nuclear Power Plant in China, in collaboration with Dongfang Electric Machinery Co., Ltd. (Head office: Deyang, Sichuan Province, "DFEM"), a core company of the Dongfang Electric Group, one of China's three major heavy electrical equipment manufacturers. DFEM and MHI are advancing collaboration to expand the business of nuclear power plants in China, and this order is an example of MHI Group's partnering efforts. MHI will continue to build strategic partnerships globally to incorporate external expertise through partnering efforts and deliver its technologies, products and services to a wider range of customers.The Sanmen Nuclear Power Plant is located in Sanmen County, Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province in southeastern China. Construction of the newly ordered Units 5 and 6 will follow Units 1 and 2 that are in operation and Units 3 and 4 that are under construction. The reactor type for these units will be the Hualong One / HPR1000, a Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) with a capacity of 1215 MWe.This contract marks the first order received under the collaboration between DFEM and MHI, and both parties aim to expand their business in the field of circulating water pumps for nuclear power plants in China.Circulating water pumps are used in the condensate systems, which cool the steam discharged from the turbine in the secondary system of PWRs and returns the steam to water. To cool the steam, circulating water pumps need to draw a large volume of water from the water source and supply it to the condenser, which requires a very large-sized pump. MHI has a proven track record of supplying over 500 CWPs to the market.MHI will continue contributing to greater energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact across a wide range of countries and regions through valuable proposals for the energy market.For more information about DFEM, please visit https://dfem.dongfang.com/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.

Toyota City, Japan, July 1, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Toyota Fudosan Co., Ltd. (Toyota Fudosan), the owner of TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO (the Arena), held a construction completion ceremony on June 30. The arena project is being developed in collaboration with Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Toyota Alvark Tokyo Corporation (Toyota Alvark Tokyo).In addition, Toyota Fudosan has set the Arena's opening date for October 3 (opening day of the Resona Group B.LEAGUE 2025-26 Alvark Tokyo home game).After the opening, Toyota Alvark Tokyo will be responsible for the operation of the Arena. It will be used as a home court by Alvark Tokyo, a member of the B.LEAGUE, and will also serve as a multi-purpose arena that can accommodate various events centering on sports.Opening day and opening game (Alvark Tokyo vs Utsunomiya Brex)* Details on the opening game are available in an Alvark Tokyo release.(Japanese)Overview of TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO FacilityTwo Environmental CertificationsLEED certification*1: Toyota Arena Tokyo will be the first arena in Japan to receive the international environmental LEED certification (the target this time is Gold)*1 Abbreviation for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. It is an environmental performance certification in the U.S.BELS certification: Achieved highest rating (BEI value: 0.45*2) among arenas in Japan based on the BELS (Building Energy Efficiency Labeling System) and was also certified as ZEB Ready.*2 Value obtained by reducing the facility's designed primary energy consumption by 55%Facility OverviewLocationAomi, Koto-ku, TokyoFacility nameTOYOTA ARENA TOKYOSite areaApprox. 26,446 m2Total floor areaApprox. 38,039 m2Number of floors6 above-ground floors, 1 below-ground floorCapacityApprox. 10,000 personsScheduled opening dayOctober 3, 2025LandownerToyota Motor CorporationBuilder and ownerToyota Fudosan Co., Ltd.OperatorToyota Alvark Tokyo CorporationDesign and construction companyKajima CorporationThe TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO Websitehttps://www.toyota-arena-tokyo.jp/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 Initiativeshttps://global.toyota/en/sustainability/sdgs/ Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KAWASAKI, Japan, July 1, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - 1Finity today announced the commencement of operations under its new name and brand identity. As previously announced, 1Finity consolidates Fujitsu’s global network-related organizations under one entity, to enable greater autonomy and flexibility. This move aims to accelerate and strengthen delivery of high quality, competitive network solutions on a global scale, and shape the future of telecommunications infrastructure for a connected society.1Finity, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited, will continue to deliver a full portfolio of optical and wireless hardware, software and services. With streamlined processes — from research and development to manufacturing, operation and maintenance — the newly formed company will enable networks without limits for customers, while operating in a sustainable manner.“As telecoms and data center network operators face pressure from escalating data demand, artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and rising costs, they require more agile and innovative network solutions,” said Masaaki Moribayashi, Chief Executive Officer at 1Finity. “1Finity is well-positioned to help customers respond quickly to the rapidly changing market landscape with timely delivery of innovative products that maximize the use of innovative technology, software expertise and intelligent AI analytics.”About 1Finity Inc.1Finity, a Fujitsu company, is a global provider of communications networks for our connected world. We uniquely combine technological leadership and expertise in open optical and wireless networking, network automation, and applied AI/ML to design, build, operate, and maintain critical digital communications network infrastructure. Collaborating closely with ecosystem partners, we deliver transformative outcomes for service providers and network operators, and enable them to lower TCO, improve network performance, and increase energy efficiency. For more information, visit www.1Finity.com Media Contacts:Susan DiantoSusan.dianto@fujitsu.comNorth America and EuropeLuke Happle Luke.happle@fujitsu.comAsia Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

In collaboration with Osaka Metropolitan University and other partners, development is focused on new energy absorption and release system responding to challenges surrounding use of renewable energyMHI Thermal Systems is responsible for designing and constructing a new control system that efficiency utilizes surplus the energy, contributing to effective use through high-efficiency cold storage Image courtesy of Osaka Metropolitan UniversityTOKYO, July 1, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. (MHI Thermal Systems), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has begun field test of a jointly developed "Surplus Renewable Energy Absorption and Release System" utilizing the Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage (ATES) system. The test is being carried out jointly with partners including Osaka Metropolitan University, which serves as project representative(1).The project, titled "Development of Technology for Absorbing Surplus Renewable Energy in ATES systems," was selected by the Japan's Ministry of the Environment in 2023 as a "Regional Co-creation and Cross-sectoral Carbon Neutral Technology Research Development Program(2). In April 2025, cold-storage operation utilizing surplus energy began at the Osaka City Maishima Sports Center for Persons with Disabilities (AMITY MAISHIMA). From July 1, the project will transition to a new field test phase in which the stored cold water will be used directly for air-conditioning.Today, renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power are being adopted toward realizing a decarbonized society. However, the amount of power generated is unstable due to their dependence on weather conditions. As a result, surplus energy often arises during transitional cooler seasons such as spring and autumn in Japan, when demand for air cooling/heating is low. To effectively utilize such surplus energy, infrastructural improvements are required-such as large-scale battery systems or extensive land use-both of which can result in significant additional costs. Against this backdrop, the joint project currently underway has focused on development of a surplus renewable energy absorption and release system that leverages the seasonal thermal storage function of the ATES system.In this joint development, a surplus renewable energy absorption and release system is to be adopted in an ATES system for the first time worldwide. The system offers short-cycle thermal storage and discharge functionality, enabling flexible switching between cold and heat storage. It also incorporates a multi-layered seasonal storage function that allows lower-temperature chilled water to be stored within existing underground cold-water masses.In conjunction with this project, MHI Thermal Systems is responsible for operating the ATES system and heat-pump type centrifugal chillers, as well as for designing and constructing a control system that efficiently utilizes surplus energy. The newly developed control system features a mode that automatically switches to the optimal operation depending on the surplus energy availability and underground water temperature. Furthermore, owing to the incorporation of a function that optimizes cold storage operation in real time based on fluctuations in electricity market prices and the volume of surplus power. This enables energy-saving operation that reduces electricity consumption during cooling while ensuring effective use of renewable energy.An ATES system uses gravel and groundwater stored in aquifers deep underground as an enormous heat storage tank, allowing for the effective use of energy by enabling the circulation of heat across seasons, such as using the cold waste heat from winter heating for summer cooling, and the warm waste heat from summer cooling for winter heating. MHI Thermal Systems' ATES system received the "Energy Conservation Center, Japan Chairman's Award" in the "Best Practice Category" at the 2021 Energy Conservation Grand Prize,(3) and the "HPTCJ Promotion Award" at the 2022 "Demand Side Management Awards"(4).MHI Group has made a declaration to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040, and is working to reduce CO2 emissions from its own plants and other production-related facilities, as well as reduce the CO2 emissions at customer facilities that use MHI Group products. As a part of MHI Group, MHI Thermal Systems supplies a large number of centrifugal chillers for general air conditioning, factory air conditioning, and district heating and cooling, boasting the top market share in Japan in this field. Going forward, MHI Thermal Systems will continue to respond to customer needs, and by delivering centrifugal chillers and thermal solution products with a low environmental load, contribute to the realization of a carbon neutral world.(1) For further information, refer to the following press release issued by Osaka Metropolitan University:https://www.omu.ac.jp/info/research_news/entry-18319.html(Japanese)(2) The project is part of the Ministry's "Carbon Neutral Technology Research and Development Program." For detailed information, refer to the following: https://www.env.go.jp/earth/ondanka/cpttv_funds/pdf/pamph_e2023.pdf (page4)(3) For further information regarding receipt of this award sponsored by the Energy Conservation Center, Japan(ECCJ), see the following press release:https://www.mhi.com/news/211222.html(4) For further information regarding receipt of this award sponsored by the Heat Pump & Thermal Storage Technology Center of Japan (HPTCJ), see the following press release:https://www.mhi.com/news/22060301.htmlAbout 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.

TOKYO, July 1, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Japan's eight telecommunications companies – Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation, NTT East, NTT West, NTT DOCOMO and NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS (the NTT Group), KDDI Corporation, SoftBank Corp. and Rakuten Mobile – today announced the launch of a cooperative information-sharing system in July 2025 to further expedite disaster relief support to affected areas following large-scale disasters.This system is part of the “Connect to Change” project*1 and builds upon the cooperative framework launched on December 1, 2024*2, which aims to ensure the rapid restoration of communication networks in the event of large-scale disasters.1. Objective of the information-sharing systemIn the event of a large-scale disaster, telecommunications carriers provide crucial support to affected areas, often deploying communication services for evacuation centers. Previously, these efforts were conducted independently, sometimes leading to redundant resources and regional disparities in services. This new system promotes a collaborative approach through information sharing, enabling carriers to coordinate their resources and ensure timely, equitable, and comprehensive support to those in need.2. Details of the information-sharing system (1)Start Date: July 2025 (2)Details:Sharing information on evacuation centers that are supported, including the status of communication services and charging services.Displaying contact information for each telecommunications carrier's services. Showcasing the system's initiatives at disaster prevention drills and events conducted by local governments and telecommunications carriers.Evacuation Center Support (3)Support DetailsCommunication services (e.g., free Wi-Fi), charging services, display of contact informationNote: Support for evacuation centers provided by each telecommunications carrier is available to everyone, regardless of their subscribed carrier.3. Future plansMoving forward, in addition to information sharing, the eight companies aim to strengthen cooperation further by dividing responsibilities for evacuation center support. By expanding and accelerating support to evacuation centers in disaster-stricken areas, the companies aim to contribute to the realization of a more sustainable society.*1 https://tsunagu-kaeru.jp/(*Japanese page)*2 https://corp.mobile.rakuten.co.jp/english/news/press/2024/1218_01/ Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO & SINGAPORE, July 1, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only international payment brand, and Mandai Wildlife Group (MWG) are pleased to announce a new promotion aimed at boosting visitorship to the Mandai Wildlife Reserve.The new promotion, which will launch on July 1, 2025, builds on the strong partnership established between JCB and MWG in March 2024. JCB cardmembers will now enjoy enhanced benefits across all five world-renowned wildlife parks at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve — Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, River Wonders, Bird Paradise, and the recently launched Rainforest Wild Asia.This promotion is available to all JCB cardmembers across the globe, with a particular focus on deepening engagement with JCB's cardmember base in Japan, Taiwan, India and other Asian countries and territories.Exclusive benefits for JCB cardmembers include:30% discount on admission tickets purchased via www.mandai.com.10% discount on all retail purchases, including dining and retail stores operated by MWG across all five parks.Hiroko Michishita, Managing Director of JCB International Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., said “We see the Mandai Wildlife Reserve as a special place where people can have meaningful encounters with wildlife and nature. By facilitating a superior seamless payment experience and benefits at the destination, we hope our cardmembers can better explore the precinct’s rich and diverse offerings, and in doing so, deepen their appreciation for nature and wildlife. We are also pleased to share that JCB is now fully accepted across MWG's payment ecosystems, from its shuttle service, to dining, retail shops, and the newly opened Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree.”For more details, please visit the following web sites:https://www.mandai.com/en/discover-mandai/promotions/partner-promos.htmlhttps://www.specialoffers.jcb/en/campaign/detail/mandai/87723/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 Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KAWASAKI, Japan, July 1, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Japan Limited today announced the launch of its cloud-based Fujitsu’s AI-powered Library Search Service in Japan. This service utilizes AI to aid users in book searches using natural language, eliminating the need for precise keywords like title or author. Aoyama Gakuin University and Kadogawa Town in Miyazaki Prefecture have started using the service as of today. This represents the first cloud-based AI solution for library book searches in Japan.Fujitsu Japan hopes to stimulate users' curiosity and desire for learning, thereby enhancing their reading motivation and aims to add value to the library experience.Overview of technologyTraditional library search systems require specific keywords such as title or author. However, this service allows users to input everyday language to explore related books. The AI, trained on bibliographic data indicating book classifications, instantly searches for books and displays them in order of relevance. Furthermore, each time a user selects a book from the displayed list, the service presents additional books of potential interest. This helps users to discover books even when they don't have a clear idea of what they are looking for. For example, even with a vague phrase like "I want to be healthy," the AI can infer keywords from the meaning of the words and suggest related books. The service can be implemented regardless of the type of library system and can be integrated with an Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC).Since December 2023, Fujitsu Japan has offered a book discovery AI (1)system that allows customization of the search scope and AI tuning to meet the needs of large libraries. Currently, nine organizations, including Yokohama City Library are operating the system. In recent years, many municipalities have requested a cost effective way to introduce book exploration functionality. This led to the development of the cloud-based Fujitsu’s AI-powered Library Service, targeting municipal and university libraries.Future PlansFujitsu Japan aims to implement this service in 100 organizations by March 2028. Looking ahead, Fujitsu Japanaims increase the scope of the service to cover more types of searches including museum resources, university syllabi, and researcher information. By supporting lifelong learning, Fujitsu Japan will contribute to improving the well-being of students and local residents across Japan.Notes[1] Book Discovery AI:Technology researched and developed in collaboration with the Institute for Innovation Technologies and Social Transformation, at Aoyama Gakuin University.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.fujitsu.Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, July 1, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only global payment brand, today brings Apple Pay to cardmembers of Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank), Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MBBank), and Vietnam Prosperity Joint-Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank) in Vietnam. Apple Pay is an easy, secure and private way to pay in-store, in-app and online.Bringing Apple Pay to JCB cardmembers in Vietnam marks a significant step in the company’s commitment to promoting cashless payments. JCB cardmembers can now enjoy a seamless, secure and fast payment experience with Apple Pay, enhancing the convenience of everyday digital transactions.To pay in-store, JCB cardmembers simply double-click the side button, authenticate and hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near a payment terminal to make a contactless payment. Every Apple Pay purchase is secure because it is authenticated using Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode, along with a unique one-time dynamic security code. Apple Pay is accepted in grocery stores, pharmacies, taxis, restaurants, cafes, retail stores, and many more places that accept contactless payments.JCB cardmembers can also use Apple Pay on iPhone, iPad, and Mac to make faster and more convenient purchases in apps or on the web without having to create accounts or repeatedly type in contact information, card details, or shipping and billing information.Security and privacy are core values of Apple Pay. When JCB cardmembers use a credit or debit card with Apple Pay, the actual card numbers are not stored on the device, nor on Apple servers. Instead, a unique Device Account Number is assigned, encrypted, and securely stored in the Secure Element — an industry-standard, certified chip designed to store payment information securely on Apple devices.Setting up a JCB Card on Apple Pay is incredibly easy. On iPhone, simply open the Apple Wallet app, tap the ‘+' icon, and follow the instructions to add your JCB credit or debit card. Users also can add a card by accessing VCB Digibank, MBBank, or VPBank Neo iOS apps and following the steps within. Once successfully added to iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and Mac, cardmembers can start using Apple Pay on that device right away. Customers will continue to receive all of the same rewards and benefits offered by JCB Card, including up to 30% promotion on more than 100 restaurants in Vietnam.For more information about Apple Pay, please visit http://www.apple.com/vn/apple-pay/ or https://www.vn.jcb/vi/products/payment-solution/apple-pay/index.html 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/ContactJCB (Head Office in Japan)Anna TakedaCorporate CommunicationsTel: +81-3-5778-8353Email: jcb-pr@info.jcb.co.jp Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, July 1, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Corporation (“MC”) is pleased to announce that the LNG Canada Project (“the Project”), has shipped its first LNG cargo as of June 30th, local time.The Project is Canada's first large-scale LNG project with a production capacity of 14 million tons per annum (mtpa). MC will offtake 15% of the LNG produced (approximately 2.1 mtpa) and supply it to customers across Asia, with Japan as the primarily destination, through its wholly-owned LNG marketing subsidiary, Diamond Gas International Pte. Ltd.As cleaner-burning energy sources, LNG and natural gas are increasingly seen as realistic solutions for the energy transition toward a decarbonized society. Their role is especially critical amid growing global energy demand driven by economic development, population growth, and rising electricity consumption from emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.With its abundant natural gas reserves and geographic proximity to Asia, Canada is expected to play a pivotal role in ensuring a stable energy supply to the region.MC and its partners are also exploring opportunities to double the Project’s LNG production capacity and remain committed to creating long-term value that benefits our stakeholders and society.About MitsubishiMitsubishi Corporation is a global integrated business enterprise that develops and operates business together with its offices and subsidiaries worldwide. MC has eight Business Groups that operate across virtually every industry: Environmental Energy, Material Solution, Mineral Resources, Urban Development and Infrastructure, Mobility, Food Industry, Smart-Life Creation, and Power Solution. Mitsubishi Corporation has been investing in LNG since 1969 and currently has interests in 13 LNG projects worldwide, capable of meeting approximately 20% of Japan’s LNG demand.Inquiry RecipientMitsubishi CorporationTelephone:+81-3-3210-2171 Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, June 30, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) have acquired Approval in Principle (AiP)(1) from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) for their jointly developed liquefied CO2 (LCO2) / methanol carrier. AiP acquisition for this type of carrier marks a world's first(2).Conceptual diagram of LCO2 / methanol carrier operationTechnologies for converting CO2 into fuel or chemical products are attracting attention as a means of utilizing CO2 in CCUS (Carbon dioxide Capture, Utilization and Storage). One such approach is the ongoing study toward realizing a supply chain for producing synthetic methanol(3) from captured CO2. Synthetic methanol is expected to serve as one of the marine fuels that will contribute to decarbonization in the maritime shipping industry.The vessel for which Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and MOL acquired AiP is based on a low-pressure LCO2 carrier. It aims to transport CO2, which serves as raw material, on outward voyages and synthetic methanol on return voyages. Use of dedicated vessels for CO2 or methanol results in empty-cargo operation on half of their trips. If dual transport of CO2 and methanol is achieved, empty-cargo trips can be eliminated, thereby improving overall transport efficiency. Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and MOL will move forward with the development of the LCO2 / methanol carrier, building on the findings and technical challenges identified during the concept study. The goal is to achieve commercialization of the LCO2 / methanol carrier through collaboration with relevant companies in the supply chain and other partners.MHI Group is currently pursuing strategic measures to strengthen its business for the energy transition. In conjunction with this initiative, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding is making efforts to contribute to the advancement of the maritime industries in Japan and around the world by utilizing its shipbuilding-based marine engineering technologies in addition to conventional shipbuilding. The development of LCO2 / methanol carrier is one example of these efforts. Collaboration with MOL also demonstrates MHI Group's commitment to partnerships. Moving forward, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding will continue to build strategic global partnerships both to incorporate external expertise and actively advance the development of a CCUS value chain. Through these efforts, the company aims to provide its technologies, products and services to ever more customers.The MOL Group is currently working to build supply chains for synthetic fuel/methanol and CO2 through initiatives such as its investment in HIF Global LLC(4), a U.S.-based company that develop, produce and transport synthetic fuel/methanol across North and South America and Australia. LCO2 / methanol carrier is expected to enhance the overall economic viability of such supply chains and contribute significantly to their realization. In line with the "MOL Group Environmental Vision 2.2," MOL is targeting net-zero emissions Groupwide by 2050. By further accelerating initiatives to transport CO2 as well as to develop and supply synthetic methanol, MOL aims to contribute to realization of a low-carbon or decarbonized society.AiP Certification(1) Approval in Principle (AiP) indicates that a certification body has reviewed the basic design of the subject equipment and confirmed that it meets technical requirements and relevant safety standards. In this case, the inspection was conducted based on the IGC Code (International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk), IBC Code (International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk), and ClassNK Classification Rules applicable to ships transporting liquefied gases and dangerous chemicals in bulk.(Note 2) Based on surveys performed by Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and MOL.(Note 3) Synthetic methanol (e-methanol) is a synthetic fuel made from CO2 and hydrogen generated from renewable energy.(Note 4) For details, see MOL's press release issued September 20,2024: https://www.mol.co.jp/en/pr/2024/24108.htmlAbout 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.

Toyota City, Japan, June 30, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) -TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team‘s Sébastien Ogier secured second overall as well as maximum bonus points on the final day of a demanding Acropolis Rally Greece.Podium CeremonyGreece’s rough and rocky roads, combined with searing ambient temperatures of over 40°C, presented an extreme challenge for the GR YARIS Rally1, its drivers and the tyres. Loose stones and bedrock creating steps in the road were a constant hazard of Friday’s stages west of capital city Athens, while the narrow and twisty roads in the mountains of the final two days meant even a small mistake would be heavily punished.Ogier was on the leading pace again despite running second on the loose gravel roads on Friday’s stages, helping to clear a line for rivals starting behind. Beginning Sunday’s final leg 43.6 seconds behind Ott Tänak (Hyundai) made a third victory in as many rallies unlikely for Ogier and co-driver Vincent Landais, but they still excelled on Sunday, winning both the penultimate test and the Power Stage to finish atop the Sunday classification and clinch 10 extra points in addition to 17 for finishing second overall.Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin finished fourth overall to remain in the lead of the championship together. As first car on the road on Friday, Evans faced an uphill battle to fight near the front but a calm and collected drive throughout the rally, avoiding the pitfalls involved in the high-attrition Acropolis, ensured he collected a strong haul of points. He took third on Super Sunday and fourth-fastest time on the Power Stage, and now leads Ogier by nine points and Tänak by 12 points.Having to settle for second place on a rally for the first time in 2025, TGR-WRT continues to lead the manufacturers’ championship at the halfway point of the season with a 65-point advantage.Kalle Rovanperä, Takamoto Katsuta and Sami Pajari all returned to action to complete the final day. Rovanperä, who had stopped with damage on Saturday’s fourth stage after an overshoot, had to stop and change a tyre on SS15 but went on to finish second in the Power Stage and recover four points together with co-driver Jonne Halttunen.Takamoto Katsuta and co-driver Aaron Johnston had also retired on Saturday afternoon after an overshoot and set their sights on a strong push in the Power Stage, but would have to stop and change a tyre, ending any hopes of points.Sami Pajari demonstrated strong pace in his TGR-WRT2 entry, fighting for a podium position on Friday morning with co-driver Marko Salminen. A technical issue related to the fuel system forced him out of action, but he returned on Sunday and gained valuable experience running first on the road in a WRC event for the first time.In the WRC2 category, Oliver Solberg comfortably secured a third victory of the season for the Toyota GR Yaris Rally2, winning in commanding fashion to claim the points lead and finishing sixth overall in his Printsport-run car. Kajetan Kajetanowicz (Rallylab Technology) and Alejandro Cachón (Teo Martín Motorsport) made it three GR Yaris Rally2 cars inside the class top five and overall top 10.Quotes:Juha Kankkunen (Deputy Team Principal)“I think we can be quite happy with how the rally finished today. Of course we would like to win every rally, but it’s just not possible and it was again a great fight between Seb and Ott. They both did a fantastic drive, but this time Ott was just a bit faster over the weekend and nobody could beat him. Still, Seb was first on the Power Stage and Super Sunday; he’s in good form at the moment and has been fantastic across the very difficult last three rallies. Elfyn has also done a fantastic job opening the road on these rallies and still coming away with solid points. Kalle’s speed is still there, as he showed in the Power Stage, and the same is true for Taka and Sami – they were all just a bit unlucky this weekend.”Elfyn Evans (Driver car 33)“It’s been a tough weekend with very difficult conditions but we’ve managed to avoid trouble and finish fourth again – and we also got some Sunday points to top up the tally and soften the blow compared to our rivals. We definitely knew coming into these last three rough gravel rallies opening the road that it would be possible to lose our lead of the championship, so on that side I’m pleased. Now we move onto a different type of rally where we hope to show some more pace and performance.”Kalle Rovanperä (Driver car 69)“It was a tricky day restarting today. With our starting place we didn’t have much to play for but we had quite OK pace on the Power Stage and at least we could take four points from there, which was probably the maximum we could do. It hasn’t been the best weekend for me, not being on the pace and level where I should be. I know that there is room to improve and we will work to come back stronger for Estonia.”Sébastien Ogier (Driver car 17)“It has been another really strong weekend for us. There was not much we could do about Ott’s pace, also considering the difference in start position, so well done to him on a well-deserved win. Taking 27 points is the maximum I think we could get out of this weekend, so we can be very happy. We have reached the mid-point of the season and we are still strongly ahead in the manufacturers’ championship. Thanks to the team for pushing very hard all the time and let’s keep going like this in the second half of the season.”Takamoto Katsuta (Driver car 18)“It was a pity that the Power Stage didn’t work out for us. We chose to focus on it and were pushing a lot, but not in a crazy way: looking at the split times we were fastest overall until we had to stop and change the tyre. It was a frustrating weekend but we know that this rally can be very tough and these things can happen; the important thing is to keep my head up and prepare for the next events in Estonia and Finland.”Sami Pajari (Driver car 5)“I had a nice feeling driving again today; thanks to the team for getting us back on the road. It was something really strange and unfamiliar for me to be first on the road and sweeping it clean, but it was also good experience. It’s safe to say it’s not been the weekend we were hoping for but the beginning on Friday was quite strong, so it is good to see the pace is getting there and I’m looking forward to the next events.”PROVISIONAL FINAL CLASSIFICATION, ACROPOLIS RALLY GREECE1 1 Ott Tänak/Martin Järveoja (Hyundai i20 N Rally1) 4h12m20.1s2 2 Sébastien Ogier/Vincent Landais (Toyota GR YARIS Rally1) +32.8s3 3 Adrien Fourmaux/Alexandre Coria (Hyundai i20 N Rally1) +3m09.8s4 4 Elfyn Evans/Scott Martin (Toyota GR YARIS Rally1) +3m31.1s5 5 Thierry Neuville/Martijn Wydaeghe (Hyundai i20 N Rally1) +8m59.5s6 6 Oliver Solberg/Elliott Edmondson (Toyota GR Yaris Rally2) +10m34.7s7 7 Gus Greensmith/Jonas Andersson (Škoda Fabia RS Rally2) +11m28.5s8 8 Yohan Rossel/Arnaud Dunand (Citroën C3 Rally2) +11m43.7s9 9 Kajetan Kajetanowicz/Maciej Szczepaniak (Toyota GR Yaris Rally2) +12m56.7s10 10 Alejandro Cachón/Borja Rozada (Toyota GR Yaris Rally2) +14m19.9s27 27 Kalle Rovanperä/Jonne Halttunen (Toyota GR YARIS Rally1) +39m08.9s30 30 Takamoto Katsuta/Aaron Johnston (Toyota GR YARIS Rally1) +44m09.1s46 46 Sami Pajari/Marko Salminen (Toyota GR YARIS Rally1) +1h22m21.0s(Results as of 17:30 on Sunday, for the latest results please visit www.wrc.com)2025 FIA World Rally Championship for drivers after round 7:1 Elfyn Evans 150 points2 Sébastien Ogier 1413 Ott Tänak 1384 Kalle Rovanperä 1175 Thierry Neuville 966 Takamoto Katsuta 637 Adrien Fourmaux 618 Sami Pajari 329 Oliver Solberg 1910 Grégoire Munster 182025 FIA World Rally Championship for manufacturers after round 7:1 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team 358 points2 Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team 2933 M-Sport Ford World Rally Team 974 TOYOTA GAZOO Racing WRT2 57What's next?Rally Estonia (July 17-20) returns to the WRC calendar after one year away, offering fast gravel stages around Tartu that combine wide and narrow sections with a generally soft and sandy surface. 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