AQA IDO Launching on Spores Network, Kommunitas, and Kingdomstarter, Starting April 11/12 SeaPRwire

AQA IDO Launching on Spores Network, Kommunitas, and Kingdomstarter, Starting April 11/12

April 13, 2025
Pioneering a Borderless Digital Economy Through Blockchain, DeFi, and Community-Driven Innovation New York, NY – April 13, 2025 – (SeaPRwire) – AQA, the forward-thinking blockchain project transforming decentralized finance (DeFi) and RWA (Real World Asset), is proud to announce the official launch of its IDO on April 11/12, 2025. The IDO will take place across three major launchpads – Spores Network, Kommunitas, and Kingdomstarter – marking a significant milestone in AQA’s mission to build a vibrant and inclusive digital city ecosystem integrated with real world assets. AQA Digital City Residency Program: The Odyssey Comes to a Close The IDO comes on the heels of the successful conclusion of the AQA Digital City Residency Program, affectionately known as the “Odyssey,” which ended on April 7. Over the past few weeks, the Odyssey served as a dynamic, interactive campaign designed to inspire, engage, and reward early community members. Participants completed tasks across social engagements, ecosystem exploration, NFT usage, and community building – all while interacting with the SocialFi features that form the backbone of the AQA Digital City. Tens of thousands of participants joined from around the world, showcasing not just enthusiasm but a shared vision for a decentralized urban digital future. The program also enabled early testing of the AQA Citizenship NFT (https://aqa3.io/citizenship-nfts), a soul bound ID that grants holders access to various on-chain and off-chain benefits in the AQA ecosystem. As the Odyssey drew to a close, AQA captured a snapshot of eligible wallet addresses. This snapshot will be used to determine reward distribution for early supporters and participants who met key engagement criteria. Snapshot-based incentives include airdrops, priority whitelisting, exclusive access to partner events, and more. The IDO Launch: A Global Call to Action The upcoming IDO on April 11/12 signals the start of a new chapter for AQA. By launching across three well-respected IDO platforms – Spores Network, Kommunitas, and Kingdomstarter – AQA is opening the gates for decentralized participation from a global community of crypto users, builders, and investors. IDO Details: IDO Platforms: Spores Network (April 11~) Kingdomstarter (April 11~) Kommunitas (April 12~) ● Eligibility: Participants must meet each platform’s specific KYC and staking requirements (where applicable). ● Participation Guide: Visit each platform’s announcement page for detailed timelines, allocation sizes, and purchase instructions. This multi-platform approach reflects AQA’s commitment to inclusivity, interoperability, and decentralization. By tapping into distinct user bases and regional markets, the IDO will ensure broad accessibility and strong community onboarding. Introducing AQA Digital City: An Ecosystem Beyond Tokens At the core of AQA lies AQA Digital City – an on-chain, modular ecosystem that reimagines what a city can be in the Web3 era. This digital metropolis combines elements of entertainment, finance, commerce, art, and community – all powered by the AQA token. Inspired by real-world asset systems and informed by blockchain architecture, AQA Digital City offers a platform where users can engage with decentralized applications (dApps), participate in local DAO-style decisions, mint identity NFTs, and even earn rewards for contributing to digital public goods. AQA Token Utility: Powering the Digital City Far more than a tradable asset, the AQA token is the lifeblood of the AQA Digital City. It enables access, incentivizes participation, and aligns stakeholders across a wide range of applications. Its utility includes: 1. Payments & Microtransactions: AQA tokens can be used to pay for services within the digital city, including access to events, digital real estate, tools, and exclusive content. 2. DeFi Participation: Users can stake AQA tokens or provide liquidity in future pools to earn passive income and ownership rights. The DeFi layer will also support yield strategies tied to real-world metrics and city-based KPIs. 3. NFT Ecosystem & Citizenship: AQA enables the minting and trading of Citizenship IDs, as well as collectibles tied to city engagement, culture, and public initiatives. These NFTs unlock utility and identity within the broader ecosystem. 4. Discounts and Perks in Real Life: In collaboration with real-world partners – restaurants, co-working spaces, retailers such as denim store – AQA token holders will enjoy access to discounts, loyalty rewards, and IRL benefits, especially in pilot cities in Japan and around Asia. 5. Creator Economy Support: Creators can earn AQA tokens through content contributions, event organization, and community leadership initiatives. A grant system is in development to support early builders. Roadmap & Future Vision: What Comes Next Following the IDO, AQA is committed to accelerating the development of its ecosystem through the following key initiatives: Ecosystem Expansion: AQA plans to integrate with Layer 2 networks, cross-chain bridges, and DePIN projects to ensure scalability and lower costs for users globally. Pilot Projects in Real Cities: The AQA team is working closely with several municipalities starting from Seto Inland Sea area of Japan to test blockchain adoption, smart infrastructure, and real world asset data solutions. SocialFi Amplification: The launch of AQA Forum will serve as the coordination hub for the ecosystem. SocialFi tools will allow users to earn reputation and tokens based on contributions. Educational Programs: AQA will continue to educate users through residencies, hackathons, and gamified learning modules – especially targeting students, SMEs, and entrepreneurs. A New Era of Digital Urban Innovation The AQA IDO is not just a token sale – it’s the gateway into a new model of human coordination, digital identity, and economic participation. As the traditional structures of cities, finance, and lifestyle evolve, AQA offers a fresh blueprint: one where communities thrive themselves, currencies are programmable, and innovation knows no borders. As AQA steps confidently into this next phase, the team remains committed to transparency, long-term sustainability, and inclusive growth. Backed by a diverse community of developers, designers, and changemakers, AQA is more than just a token project – it’s a cultural and technological movement redefining the future of lifestyles. Whether you’re a DeFi enthusiast, DAO member, civic hacker, or digital nomad, AQA welcomes you to co-create the next great city on-chain. Social Links X (Twitter): https://x.com/AQA314 Telegram: https://t.me/AQAFoundation Media contact Brand: AQA Contact: Media team Email: qi.shimeng@aqa3.io Website: https://about.aqa3.io
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Netanyahu kecam balasan Carney kepada penghasut anti-Israel yang mengatakan terdapat ‘pembunuhan beramai-ramai’ di Gaza

April 12, 2025
(SeaPRwire) - Perdana Menteri Israel mengkritik Perdana Menteri Kanada, Mark Carney setelah beliau dilihat mengesahkan dakwaan seorang penunjuk perasaan anti-Israel bahawa terdapat "genosid" di Gaza."Kanada sentiasa memihak kepada peradaban. Begitu juga Encik Carney. Tetapi daripada menyokong Israel, sebuah negara demokrasi yang sedang memperjuangkan peperangan yang adil dengan cara yang adil terhadap orang gasar Hamas, beliau menyerang satu-satunya negara Yahudi. Encik Carney, tarik balik kenyataan tidak bertanggungjawab anda," tulis Netanyahu dalam hantaran di X.Carney berada di perhimpunan di Calgary, Alberta, apabila seseorang dalam kalangan orang ramai menjerit, "Encik Carney, terdapat genosid yang berlaku di Palestin!"Sebagai respons, Carney mengucapkan terima kasih kepada penunjuk perasaan itu dan berkata, "Saya sedar, itulah sebabnya kami mempunyai embargo senjata" ketika orang ramai mula melaungkan namanya.Respons itu mencetuskan kemarahan dalam kalangan , seperti the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs (CIJA), yang menge-tweet bantahan terhadap komen Carney. CIJA juga mengkritik sekatan senjata Kanada ke atas Israel, menyifatkannya sebagai "berbahaya.""Adalah keterlaluan untuk melihat ahli politik melalui naratif pemalsuan yang bersifat memburuk-burukkan," tweet CIJA. "Tidak ada genosid di Gaza. Mendakwa sebaliknya adalah palsu."Datuk Bandar Hampstead, Jeremy Levi, seorang ahli Parti Konservatif Kanada, juga mengutuk kenyataan Carney, menyifatkannya sebagai "pengkhianatan yang memalukan terhadap kejelasan moral.""Dengan memihak kepada seorang pencelah dan menyokong dakwaan palsu dan fitnah 'genosid' di Israel, beliau telah menunjukkan dirinya tidak layak untuk kepimpinan atau rasa hormat."Ketika diminta menjelaskan komennya, Carney mendakwa dia tidak mendengar penunjuk perasaan itu menyebut perkataan "genosid.""Ia bising. Jika anda berada di atas sana, anda mendengar cebisan daripada apa yang orang katakan dan saya mendengar Gaza, dan maksud saya ialah saya sedar tentang situasi di Gaza," katanya, menurut (CBC).Kanada mula menghentikan penjualan senjata ke Israel pada Januari 2024. Beberapa bulan kemudian, pada September 2024, Menteri Luar Kanada, Melanie Joly berkata bahawa beliau telah menggantung permit beberapa syarikat berhubung rancangan A.S. untuk menjual peluru buatan Kanada ke Israel. Beliau berkata bahawa Kanada "tidak akan membenarkan sebarang bentuk senjata atau bahagian senjata dihantar ke Gaza, walau apa pun."Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Dengan sokongan Trump, Israel menolak lebih dalam ke Gaza ketika tekanan meningkat untuk perjanjian tebusan

April 12, 2025
(SeaPRwire) - Hampir sebulan memasuki operasi darat Israel yang diperbaharui, sokongan A.S. nampaknya membentuk konflik di pelbagai peringkat—ketenteraan, diplomatik dan politik. Pegawai Israel mencadangkan peluang untuk perjanjian tebusan telah meningkat dengan ketara, dengan beberapa menjangkakan perkembangan dalam tempoh dua minggu akan datang.Pada hari Isnin, duduk di sebelah Perdana Menteri Israel Benjamin Netanyahu di Pejabat Oval, memberitahu wartawan, "Kami berusaha bersungguh-sungguh untuk mengeluarkan tebusan. Kami sedang melihat satu lagi gencatan senjata. Kita akan lihat apa yang berlaku." Kenyataan itu menekankan pendekatan dwi-landasan Trump: tekanan diplomatik berterusan ke atas Iran dan sokongan langsung untuk kempen ketenteraan Israel di Gaza.Dengan apa yang pegawai Israel gambarkan sebagai "tangan bebas" untuk beroperasi, Israel telah memperluaskan serangan mereka ke Rafah dan Koridor Morag yang penting dari segi strategik. Matlamat yang dinyatakan adalah untuk meningkatkan tekanan ke atas Hamas dan membantu mendapatkan pembebasan 59 tebusan yang masih ada.Seorang pegawai keselamatan kanan Israel memberitahu Digital bahawa kempen itu sedang dijalankan dengan penyelarasan rapat dengan Amerika Syarikat. "Semuanya diselaraskan dengan Amerika — kedua-dua rundingan dan aktiviti operasi. Matlamatnya adalah untuk. Kami kini mempunyai tangan bebas untuk bertindak, dan tidak lagi menghadapi ancaman veto di Majlis Keselamatan PBB, tidak seperti semasa pentadbiran sebelumnya."Pegawai yang sama menunjuk kepada bahawa, pada pandangan mereka, telah meningkatkan pengaruh Israel. "Tidak seperti pentadbiran sebelumnya, A.S. tidak memaksa 350 trak bantuan ke Gaza setiap hari. Itu memberi kita pengaruh," kata pegawai itu, sambil menambah bahawa menyekat bantuan mengurangkan keupayaan Hamas untuk mengawal penduduk.Pada hari Sabtu, Menteri Pertahanan Israel Israel Katz mengumumkan IDF telah menyelesaikan pengambilalihan Paksi Morag. Koridor Morag — yang memisahkan Rafah dari Khan Younis — adalah sebahagian daripada usaha untuk mewujudkan zon penampan baharu dan merendahkan keupayaan operasi Hamas. "Logiknya ialah semakin banyak wilayah yang hilang oleh Hamas, semakin besar kemungkinan ia akan berkompromi dengan perjanjian tebusan," kata pegawai itu.Ketua Staf IDF Lt. Jen. Eyal Zamir mengukuhkan strategi itu semasa lawatan ke unit barisan hadapan minggu ini. "Saya menjangkakan anda akan mengalahkan Briged Rafah dan membawa kepada kemenangan di mana sahaja anda bertempur," katanya kepada tentera. IDF sebelum ini mengisytiharkan Briged Rafah dibubarkan pada bulan September, tetapi pasukan telah kembali ke kubu utama, di mana rangkaian terowong masih kekal.Dalam kenyataan yang sama pada hari Sabtu, Katz memberi amaran kepada penduduk Gaza, "Hamas tidak dapat melindungi penduduk atau wilayah itu. Pemimpin Hamas bersembunyi di terowong bersama keluarga mereka atau tinggal di hotel mewah di luar negara, dengan berbilion-bilion dalam akaun bank, menggunakan anda sebagai perisai manusia. Sekarang adalah masa untuk bangkit, untuk menyingkirkan Hamas, dan untuk membebaskan semua tebusan Israel — itulah satu-satunya cara untuk menghentikan peperangan."Dalam pertemuan mereka di Pejabat Oval, Trump dan Netanyahu mengulangi penjajaran mereka mengenai isu-isu teras. Netanyahu menyatakan bahawa penduduk Gaza harus "bebas untuk memilih untuk pergi ke mana sahaja mereka mahu," dalam apa yang sesetengah penganalisis lihat sebagai rujukan kepada perbincangan yang diperbaharui mengenai penempatan semula negara ketiga. Trump pergi lebih jauh, membangkitkan idea kehadiran A.S. di Semenanjung Gaza, dengan menyatakan, "Gaza ialah sebidang tanah penting yang luar biasa. Mempunyai pasukan keamanan seperti Amerika Syarikat di sana, mengawal dan memiliki Semenanjung Gaza akan menjadi satu perkara yang baik."Javed Ali, bekas pengarah kanan di Majlis Keselamatan Negara A.S. dan kini seorang profesor di Universiti Michigan, menawarkan pandangan yang lebih terukur mengenai strategi ketenteraan semasa. "Sekarang kita hampir sebulan penuh memasuki penyambungan semula operasi IDF berintensiti tinggi di Semenanjung Gaza terhadap Hamas, strategi ketenteraan Israel nampaknya tertumpu pada membersihkan dan memegang poket unsur-unsur Hamas yang diketahui yang tinggal, yang pada masa yang sama memindahkan rakyat Palestin ke seluruh wilayah itu." Ali berkata ia masih tidak jelas bagaimana Israel berhasrat untuk mengurus atau mentadbir kawasan yang dibersihkannya. Beliau membuat perbandingan dengan pengalaman A.S. di Iraq dan Afghanistan. "A.S. menghadapi cabarannya sendiri dalam perang pasca 9/11 dengan pendekatan 'bersih dan tahan' yang serupa, kerana unsur-unsur pemberontak dan jihad dalam kedua-dua konflik menggunakan taktik perang gerila dan serangan pengganas."Walaupun pentadbiran Biden sebelum ini menekankan akses kemanusiaan, Ali menyatakan bahawa Rumah Putih semasa tidak secara terbuka menekan Israel untuk mengurangkan operasinya. "Itu boleh berubah," katanya, terutamanya apabila keadaan kemanusiaan bertambah buruk atau jika rundingan dengan Iran mengenai program nuklearnya berkembang. "Jika perbincangan itu mendapat momentum, Iran mungkin menekan A.S. untuk mengawal kempen Israel terhadap Hamas untuk mengekalkan apa yang tinggal daripada kumpulan itu. Sama ada pasukan A.S., , melayan tuntutan sedemikian akan menjadi perkembangan serantau utama untuk diperhatikan."Di lapangan, Israel telah bergerak untuk membentuk semula landskap kemanusiaan di Gaza. Keputusan untuk menyekat akses Hamas kepada bantuan mencerminkan perubahan dasar yang lebih luas di bawah Ketua Staf IDF Lt. Jen. Eyal Zamir, yang membalikkan pendirian pendahulunya dan memberi kuasa kepada tentera untuk menyelia secara langsung pengagihan bekalan. "Hamas tidak akan mendapatkan semula kawalan ke atas bantuan, kerana itulah talian hayatnya," jelas seorang pegawai keselamatan Israel. "Itulah yang membolehkannya mengekalkan kawalan ke atas wilayah sepanjang tempoh ini. Orang di Gaza tahu bahawa Hamas mengawal bantuan; jika mereka menyedari bahawa Hamas tidak lagi berbuat demikian, kawalannya dalam Semenanjung Gaza menjadi tidak berkesan."Pertubuhan kemanusiaan dan pemimpin antarabangsa terus mengutuk Israel. Setiausaha Agung PBB António Guterres, ketika berucap pada 8 April, mengutuk sekatan bantuan yang berterusan. "Lebih daripada sebulan penuh telah berlalu tanpa setitik bantuan pun ke Gaza. Tiada makanan. Tiada bahan api. Tiada ubat-ubatan. Gaza adalah medan pembunuhan — dan orang awam berada dalam gelung kematian yang tidak berkesudahan," katanya.Jurucakap Kementerian Luar Israel, Oren Marmorstein, menolak sekeras-kerasnya dakwaan Setiausaha Agung itu. "Seperti biasa, anda tidak membiarkan fakta menghalang anda apabila menyebarkan fitnah terhadap Israel," tulisnya di X. "Tidak ada kekurangan bantuan kemanusiaan di Semenanjung Gaza — lebih 25,000 trak bantuan telah masuk dalam tempoh 42 hari gencatan senjata. Hamas menggunakan bantuan ini untuk membina semula mesin perangnya. Namun, tidak sepatah kata pun dalam kenyataan anda tentang keperluan mendesak Hamas untuk meninggalkan Gaza. Rakyat Gaza lebih berani daripada anda — mereka menyeru, dengan lantang dan jelas, Hamas untuk pergi dan berhenti menyalahgunakan mereka."Eugene Kontorovich, seorang sarjana undang-undang kanan di Heritage Foundation, memberitahu Digital: "Seseorang tidak memerlukan Mahkamah Agung Israel untuk mengatakan tidak ada kebuluran di Gaza — ini diakui oleh Klasifikasi Fasa Keselamatan Makanan PBB sendiri, yang pada bulan Jun mendapati bahawa laporan PBB sebelumnya tidak tepat dan tidak ada kebuluran. Tiada bukti serius tentang kebuluran di Gaza, dan kekurangan makanan yang wujud boleh dikaitkan dengan penjarahan dan penimbunan bantuan oleh Hamas. Apabila kebenaran terungkap, menjadi jelas bahawa dakwaan kebuluran direka untuk menghentikan pembelaan diri Israel yang sah terhadap serangan pembunuhan beramai-ramai."Ketika landasan ketenteraan dan diplomatik bertemu, pegawai Israel kekal berhati-hati optimis bahawa rundingan mungkin menghasilkan keputusan tidak lama lagi.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Delegasi dari Iran, AS mengadakan perbincangan di Oman di tengah ketegangan berterusan: Perkara yang perlu diketahui Berita

Delegasi dari Iran, AS mengadakan perbincangan di Oman di tengah ketegangan berterusan: Perkara yang perlu diketahui

April 12, 2025
` tags. ```xml (SeaPRwire) - Delegasi dari Amerika Syarikat dan Iran mengadakan perbincangan di Oman pada hari Sabtu dalam usaha yang teliti untuk memulakan semula rundingan mengenai program kontroversi Tehran. Perbincangan itu, antara seorang mediator kepada Abbas Araghchi dan utusan AS ke Timur Tengah, Steve Witkoff, berlaku hampir tujuh tahun selepas Presiden Donald Trump secara unilateral menarik keluar AS daripada perjanjian nuklear Tehran dengan kuasa-kuasa dunia pada tahun 2018. Sejak itu, rundingan tidak langsung antara kedua-dua pihak yang bermusuhan itu tidak mencapai sebarang kemajuan.Trump telah mengenakan sekatan baharu ke atas Iran sebagai sebahagian daripada kempen "tekanan maksimum" beliau dan telah mencadangkan tindakan ketenteraan kekal sebagai satu kemungkinan. Walaupun begitu, presiden telah berkata beliau masih percaya perjanjian baharu boleh dicapai dengan menulis surat kepada Pemimpin Tertinggi Iran yang berusia 85 tahun, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, yang dihantarnya pada awal bulan lepas. Khamenei, sementara itu, telah memberi amaran bahawa Iran akan bertindak balas terhadap sebarang serangan yang diketuai AS dengan serangan balas."Mereka mengancam untuk melakukan perbuatan nakal, tetapi kami tidak sepenuhnya pasti bahawa tindakan sedemikian akan berlaku," kata pemimpin tertinggi itu. "Kami tidak menganggap ia sangat mungkin bahawa masalah akan datang dari luar. Walau bagaimanapun, jika ia berlaku, mereka pasti akan menghadapi serangan balas yang kuat."Jurucakap Kementerian Luar Iran, Esmail Baghaei menyifatkan ancaman sedemikian terhadap Iran sebagai "penghinaan yang mengejutkan terhadap intipati Keamanan dan Keselamatan Antarabangsa.""Keganasan melahirkan keganasan, keamanan melahirkan keamanan. AS boleh memilih haluan...; dan mengakui KONSEKUENSI," tulisnya di X.Presiden Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian telah menolak rundingan langsung dengan Amerika Syarikat mengenai program nuklear Tehran."Kami tidak mengelak daripada perbincangan; pelanggaran janji itulah yang menyebabkan masalah bagi kami setakat ini," kata Pezeshkian dalam ucapan yang disiarkan di televisyen semasa mesyuarat Kabinet. "Mereka mesti membuktikan bahawa mereka boleh membina kepercayaan."Dahulu sekutu, kedua-dua negara telah bermusuhan antara satu sama lain selama hampir setengah abad, berikutan Revolusi Islam 1979 yang menyaksikan penubuhan kerajaan teokratik yang dipimpin oleh Grand Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, yang pemerintahannya diperkukuh dalam rampasan kuasa yang diketuai CIA pada tahun 1953, telah melarikan diri dari Iran sebelum revolusi, sakit akibat kanser, ketika demonstrasi meningkat menentang pemerintahannya. Pada akhir tahun 1979, pelajar universiti menyerbu Kedutaan AS di Tehran, menuntut ekstradisi shah dan mencetuskan krisis tebusan selama 444 hari yang memutuskan hubungan diplomatik antara Iran dan AS.Dalam beberapa dekad sejak itu, hubungan Iran-AS telah berayun antara permusuhan dan diplomasi yang enggan, dengan hubungan memuncak apabila Tehran membuat perjanjian nuklear 2015 dengan kuasa-kuasa dunia sebelum Trump menarik diri daripada perjanjian itu, mencetuskan lebih banyak ketegangan di Timur Tengah yang berterusan sehingga hari ini.Di bawah perjanjian nuklear asal 2015, Iran dibenarkan memperkaya uranium sehingga ketulenan 3.67% dan mengekalkan simpanan uranium sebanyak 661 paun. Laporan terakhir oleh International Atomic Energy Agency mengenai program Iran meletakkan simpanannya pada 18,286 paun kerana ia memperkaya sebahagian daripadanya kepada ketulenan 60%.Agensi perisikan AS menilai bahawa Iran masih belum memulakan program senjata, tetapi telah "menjalankan aktiviti yang meletakkannya pada kedudukan yang lebih baik untuk menghasilkan peranti nuklear, jika ia memilih untuk berbuat demikian."Iran telah menegaskan selama beberapa dekad bahawa program nuklearnya adalah aman. Walau bagaimanapun, para pegawainya semakin mengancam untuk meneruskan senjata nuklear. Iran kini memperkaya uranium ke tahap hampir gred senjata iaitu 60%, satu-satunya negara di dunia tanpa program senjata nuklear yang berbuat demikian.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain. ```
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Kekeliruan persenyawaan in vitro menyebabkan seorang ibu mendapat bayi yang salah, klinik salahkan ‘kesilapan manusia’

April 12, 2025
(SeaPRwire) - Sebuah klinik kesuburan di Australia telah melakukan kesilapan kritikal di mana seorang wanita melahirkan anak pasangan lain selepas pemindahan embrio yang salah.Insiden itu berlaku di klinik Brisbane Monash IVF dan digambarkan sebagai akibat daripada "kesilapan manusia," walaupun syarikat itu mengatakan terdapat protokol yang ketat.Monash IVF mendedahkan bahawa kesilapan itu dikenal pasti pada bulan Februari, selepas ibu bapa kandung meminta embrio mereka yang tinggal dipindahkan ke klinik lain. Semasa proses itu, embrio tambahan ditemui dalam simpanan, mencetuskan siasatan dalaman.Kemudian disahkan bahawa embrio milik pasangan lain telah dicairkan dan dipindahkan secara tidak betul, akhirnya menyebabkan kelahiran seorang anak."Monash IVF boleh mengesahkan bahawa insiden telah berlaku di klinik Brisbane kami, di mana embrio seorang pesakit telah dipindahkan secara tidak betul kepada pesakit lain, mengakibatkan kelahiran seorang anak," kata Monash IVF dalam satu kenyataan kepada Digital. "Tumpuan kami adalah untuk menyokong pesakit kami melalui masa yang sangat menyedihkan ini. Kami sangat sedih dengan apa yang telah berlaku dan memohon maaf kepada semua yang terlibat."Kami benar-benar minta maaf."Klinik itu menegaskan bahawa ia mengutamakan privasi keluarga yang terlibat, termasuk kanak-kanak itu, dan mengesahkan bahawa maklumat yang dikongsi secara terbuka telah dinyahkenal dengan pengetahuan mereka.Menurut klinik itu, keadaan itu telah dibawa ke perhatian kepimpinan kanan dalam masa beberapa jam, mendorong siasatan segera. "Siasatan mengesahkan bahawa embrio telah dicairkan dan dipindahkan secara tidak betul kepada ibu bapa kandung, yang mengakibatkan kelahiran seorang anak," menurut kenyataan itu. "Siasatan juga mendapati bahawa walaupun protokol keselamatan makmal yang ketat dilaksanakan, termasuk proses pengenalan pelbagai langkah yang dijalankan, kesilapan manusia telah dilakukan."Monash IVF berkata Pasukan Pengurusan Krisisnya telah diaktifkan sebaik sahaja isu itu dikenal pasti. Dalam masa seminggu, Pengarah Perubatan klinik Brisbane mula bertemu dengan pesakit yang terjejas untuk menawarkan permohonan maaf dan sokongan. Syarikat itu berkata ia menjalankan audit pematuhan biasa dan kini sedang menjalankan semakan proses penuh sambil memperkukuh perlindungan di seluruh klinik."Bagi pihak Monash IVF, saya ingin mengatakan betapa saya benar-benar menyesal atas apa yang telah berlaku. Kami semua di Monash IVF sangat sedih dan kami memohon maaf kepada semua yang terlibat. Kami akan terus menyokong pesakit melalui masa yang sangat menyedihkan ini," kata Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Kumpulan Monash IVF, Michael Knaap. "Sejak menyedari kejadian ini, kami telah menjalankan audit tambahan dan kami yakin bahawa ini adalah kejadian terpencil. "Kami memperkukuh semua perlindungan kami di seluruh klinik kami – kami juga menugaskan siasatan bebas dan komited untuk melaksanakan sepenuhnya semua cadangannya."Monash IVF tidak mengeluarkan maklumat lanjut tentang bagaimana kanak-kanak itu dikembalikan kepada ibu bapa kandung atau status undang-undang semasa kes itu.Kes itu mengulangi kejadian serupa di A.S. yang melibatkan seorang wanita Georgia. Pada tahun 2023, Krystena Murray menjalani rawatan IVF di Coastal Fertility Specialists dan melahirkan bayi yang bukan biologinya. Ujian DNA mengesahkan kesilapan itu, dan selepas pertempuran hak penjagaan, Murray terpaksa memberikan anak itu, seorang lelaki, kepada ibu bapa kandungnya. Murray sejak itu telah memfailkan saman terhadap klinik itu, dengan alasan tekanan emosi dan kecuaian.Tidak jelas sama ada keluarga yang terlibat akan diberi pampasan atas kesilapan Monash IVF Group.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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‘Memperlahan keadaan’ adalah ‘kunci’ kepada kepulangan selamat paderi Tennessee yang diculik di Afrika Selatan: Ejen FBI bersara Berita

‘Memperlahan keadaan’ adalah ‘kunci’ kepada kepulangan selamat paderi Tennessee yang diculik di Afrika Selatan: Ejen FBI bersara

April 12, 2025
(SeaPRwire) - Tidak seharusnya ada "ketergesaan" dalam rundingan selepas seorang pastor dari Tennessee diculik semasa berkhutbah di sebuah gereja di Afrika Selatan, seorang pesara dan perunding tebusan dari Knoxville memberitahu Digital."Tidak perlu tergesa-gesa dalam hal ini," Jason Pack memberitahu Digital pada petang Jumaat. "Menenangkan keadaan, memperlahankan keadaan dan hanya mengadakan dialog serta mendengar untuk mengetahui apa yang [penculik] mahukan adalah kunci di sini."Beliau berkata beliau pasti pihak berkuasa A.S. berada dalam hubungan rapat dengan pihak berkuasa Afrika Selatan, yang mengetuai siasatan, sambil menambah bahawa bersama-sama dengan kedutaan A.S. di sana, FBI juga mempunyai pejabat atase undang-undang di sana yang akan terlibat.Pack menjelaskan, "Perunding mahu membeli masa dan memperlahankan keadaan. Secara amnya, apabila insiden seperti ini berlaku, terdapat banyak adrenalin yang dipam, banyak risiko keganasan. Jadi secara amnya, pada masa insiden ini berlaku, itu adalah risiko tertinggi untuk keganasan. Jadi sekarang ada masa, diharapkan ada talian komunikasi yang terbuka dan ada peluang untuk menjayakan ini dengan selamat untuk semua orang."Josh Sullivan, 45, diculik oleh beberapa lelaki bersenjata dan bertopeng yang memecah masuk gerejanya di Wilayah Eastern Cape pada petang Khamis, mengambil telefon bimbit daripada jemaah dan memandu pergi dengan Sullivan menggunakan traknya sendiri.Sullivan, seorang mubaligh, datang ke Afrika Selatan bersama isteri dan dua anaknya pada tahun 2018."Tujuan utama sekarang baik daripada kerajaan Afrika Selatan mahupun daripada kerajaan A.S. adalah kepulangan Pastor Sullivan yang selamat kepada keluarganya dan orang tersayang tanpa sesiapa pun tercedera," tegas Pack. "Itu adalah matlamat utama di sini sekarang."Beliau menambah bahawa "jika ada hikmah di sebalik semua ini" ia adalah "tiada ahli keluarga lain yang cedera."Pack berkata yang mungkin bermakna penculikan itu adalah untuk wang dan bukannya "kenyataan politik" terhadap rakyat Amerika atau mubaligh."Jadi diharapkan itu menunjukkan talian yang terbuka dan dialog terbuka yang pihak yang terlibat dalam hal ini ingin lakukan dan supaya semua orang dapat pulang dengan selamat," katanya.Pack menambah bahawa Sullivan dan keluarganya berasal dari Tennessee Timur seperti beliau dan "masyarakat bersatu padu di sekeliling mereka. Mereka berdoa untuk kepulangan pastor dan keluarganya yang selamat kepada orang tersayang dan untuk keluarganya di sini di East Tennessee, sudah pasti ada doa."Beliau memberitahu Digital bahawa "kebanyakan perkara ini diselesaikan dengan kata-kata dan bukan kekerasan. Jadi, semakin banyak anda boleh mengadakan dialog terbuka, semakin banyak kita boleh bercakap dan mendengar, saya rasa semakin berjaya anda boleh dalam situasi seperti ini."Beliau menambah bahawa walaupun menangkap penculiknya adalah penting, "Buat masa ini, ia bukan mengenai menangkap orang jahat, ia mengenai keselamatan Encik Sullivan, dan ia adalah keselamatan orang yang terlibat. Jadi kita boleh mengusahakannya kemudian."Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Warga Gaza bersuara menentang Hamas buat kali pertama dalam 18 tahun Berita

Warga Gaza bersuara menentang Hamas buat kali pertama dalam 18 tahun

April 12, 2025
(SeaPRwire) - Keputusasaan yang teruk di telah memberanikan penduduk di sana. Buat pertama kalinya sejak Hamas merampas kuasa 18 tahun lalu, mereka bersuara menentang Hamas dengan risiko peribadi yang besar."Sejak 7 Oktober, orang ramai telah menyalahkan Hamas dan mengakui," kata Moumen Al Natour.Seorang peguam Gaza dan bekas tahanan politik Hamas, Al Natour sangat mengetahui risiko yang diambilnya dengan membuat kenyataan terbuka menentang Hamas."Saya akan berbohong jika saya kata saya tidak takut," katanya melalui seorang penterjemah. "Saya takut seperti mana-mana warganegara yang hidup sebagai tebusan di bawah pemerintahan Hamas selama 18 tahun yang lalu. Jika saya tidak bersuara menentang Hamas, kita pasti akan terdedah kepada sesuatu yang lebih buruk pada masa hadapan."Walaupun Al Natour mengambil langkah berbahaya dengan bersuara – dia malah menulis sebuah rencana yang diterbitkan dalam The Washington Post – dia tidak bersendirian sepenuhnya.Pada 26 Mac, beribu-ribu rakyat Palestin turun ke jalanan yang musnah di bandar Beit Lahiya di utara Gaza. Mereka melaungkan, "Keluar, keluar, Hamas keluar" dan "Rakyat mahu Hamas jatuh."Demonstrasi di Gaza terhadap Hamas sebelum ini pasti akan mendapat tindak balas keras daripada organisasi pengganas itu. Kini, Hamas telah lemah, sebahagiannya oleh Israeli Defense Forces, sebahagiannya oleh keputusasaan penduduk Gaza yang Hamas dakwa berkhidmat."Baru-baru ini, kemarahan semakin meningkat terhadap Hamas kerana keadaan semakin merosot," kata Al Natour.Bekalan elektrik telah menjadi kemewahan yang jarang berlaku di Gaza sejak 7 Oktober 2023. Video yang datang dari Semenanjung Gaza adalah gambaran tepat tentang kemusnahan yang berleluasa. Al Natour memberitahu hanya bangunan di pusat Semenanjung Gaza terlepas daripada kemarahan Air semakin berkurangan. "Kebanyakan air yang kami ada adalah air yang kotor dan tidak sihat," kata Al Natour. "Sangat sukar untuk mendapatkan akses kepada air bersih. Air yang mereka gunakan untuk tujuan lain ialah air laut, dan ia sangat masin. Ia sangat menjejaskan kesihatan orang ramai di sini."Kehidupan di Gaza hanya akan kembali kepada standard yang sihat apabila perang berakhir. Oleh itu, Al Natour berkata penduduk Gaza mahu membebaskan tebusan Israel. "Penduduk Gaza menyokong pembebasan semua tebusan Israel dan menghantar mereka pulang ke rumah mereka. Tetapi, sebaliknya, orang awam di Gaza tidak mempunyai apa-apa. Mereka tidak mempunyai alat atau sebarang keupayaan untuk membantu dalam perkara ini."Beliau juga berkata bahawa penduduk Gaza mahukan penamatan pemerintahan Hamas, menggantikan mereka dengan kepimpinan tempatan yang kurang menumpukan perhatian kepada memerangi Israel, kurang kepada gabungan politik, lebih kepada menyediakan keperluan asas kehidupan."," katanya. "Kami tidak memerlukan gabungan politik atau program politik pada masa ini. Kami hanya mahu memberikan perkhidmatan kepada rakyat."Kepimpinan Palestin yang sedia ada dengan pantas menolak cadangan Presiden Donald Trump untuk memindahkan dan kemudian membina semula Semenanjung Gaza dan menggelarnya sebagai zon kebebasan. "Itu tempat yang dahsyat," kata presiden itu Isnin lalu.Hidup dalam kemusnahan, Al Natour berpendapat penduduk Gaza boleh bersetuju, walaupun ia bermakna meninggalkan kawasan pantai itu buat selama-lamanya. "Orang ramai mengalu-alukan cadangan Trump kerana kehidupan di Gaza adalah neraka, dan tiada manusia yang boleh tinggal di Gaza selama-lamanya dalam keadaan ini."Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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Mitsubishi Motors Begins Shipping Xforce HEV Model in Thailand JCN Newswire

Mitsubishi Motors Begins Shipping Xforce HEV Model in Thailand

April 12, 2025
TOKYO, Apr 11, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) commenced the shipment of the hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) model of the Xforce compact SUV on April 10. The model has been in production at the Laem Chabang plant of Mitsubishi Motors Thailand, a production and sales company in Thailand.The new Xforce HEV is the second HEV model from Mitsubishi Motors, following the Xpander HEV series launched in Thailand in February 2024. The model set off to a running start, with roughly over 1,800 bookings placed since the launch on March 20, surpassing expectations.Customers who placed orders were impressed by its stylish and powerful authentic SUV design, its roomy interior space that comfortably seats five despite the vehicle's compact body size, the powerful and smooth acceleration unique to an HEV, and its top-class fuel efficiency.Takao Kato, president and chief executive officer of Mitsubishi Motors, commented on the damage caused in Thailand by the earthquake in central Myanmar last month, saying "I would like to pay my respects to those who lost their lives in this disaster and express my condolences to their families." He continued, "We have a long history of doing business in Thailand, starting operations over 60 years ago. With the support of the Thai government, we have contributed to the advancement of Thailand's automobile industry. We will continue to contribute to the Thai economy and automobile industry while also introducing electrified vehicles at enabling Thailand to achieve carbon neutrality."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 www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Collaboration to Make Engine-Equipped Vehicles Carbon Neutral Using Synthetic Fuel JCN Newswire

Collaboration to Make Engine-Equipped Vehicles Carbon Neutral Using Synthetic Fuel

April 12, 2025
Toyota City, Japan, Apr 11, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - ENEOS Corporation, Suzuki Motor Corporation, Subaru Corporation, DAIHATSU MOTOR CO., LTD., Toyota Motor Corporation, and Mazda Motor Corporation are pleased to announce they will provide passenger vehicles that use a fuel mixture containing synthetic fuel during the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan event period(1) for transporting guests and related parties within the venue.With support(2) from the Green Innovation Fund of the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), ENEOS will provide synthetic fuel produced at a demonstration plant(3) completed in September 2024 within its Central Technical Research Laboratory. This fuel will be supplied to vehicles for transporting guests provided by Toyota and Mazda, as well as vehicles for transporting related parties provided by Suzuki, Subaru, and Daihatsu. The synthetic fuel to be used has been confirmed in advance by Suzuki, Subaru, Daihatsu, Toyota, and Mazda to be able to operate similarly to gasoline.Synthetic fuels are clean energy sources made from hydrogen derived from renewable energy sources and CO2 that can reduce CO2 emissions throughout their product lifecycle. As liquid fuels, they can utilize existing infrastructure and therefore contribute to reducing internal combustion engine CO2 emissions.By operating the vehicles for transporting guests and related parties at the Expo, ENEOS, Suzuki, Subaru, Daihatsu, Toyota, and Mazda will promote the idea that engine-equipped vehicles running on synthetic fuel are a key mobility option on the path toward carbon neutrality. In addition, it will contribute to achieving the Expo's sustainability mission as laid out in the EXPO 2025 Green Vision(4).(1) April 13 to October 13, 2025(2) The development of the production process for synthetic fuels using CO2 was selected by NEDO as their "Green Innovation Fund Project / Development of technology for producing fuel using CO2, etc."(3) ENEOS release published on September 30, 2024Completion of Japan's First Synthetic Fuels Demonstration Plant with Ability to Handle the Entire Production Process from Raw Materials(4) Sustainability initiatives at EXPO 2025: www.expo2025.or.jp/en/overview/sustainability/ Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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TGR to Launch Evolved GR Yaris JCN Newswire

TGR to Launch Evolved GR Yaris

April 12, 2025
Toyota City, Japan, Apr 11, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) has announced that orders are being accepted from today for its evolved GR Yaris at Toyota vehicle dealers across Japan, with sales to commence on May 6. Also announced today was the GR Yaris factory-installed option Aero Performance Package scheduled for launch this autumn or later, the elements of which were first unveiled as part of a concept vehicle at Tokyo Auto Salon 2025 and which incorporates insights gained from motorsports.The evolved GR Yaris is being introduced in Japan. Acceptance of orders started on April 11. Sales are to start on May 6.Insights gained from competing in motorsports events such as the Super Taikyu Series and Japanese Rally Championship were incorporated into the development process, resulting in improvements that contribute to enhanced driving performance.The Aero Performance Package, a new factory-installed option that features performance aerodynamic parts that were developed together with professional drivers through an uncompromising approach to achieving targeted performance by addressing every single issue encountered during racing and circuit evaluations, has been announced and is scheduled for launch in autumn 2025 or later.As a symbol of TGR car-making, the GR Yaris was born through making ever-better motorsports-bred cars. TGR has continued to compete in various motorsports, such as the FIA World Rally Championship, the Super Taikyu Series, and the Japanese Rally Championship, using the GR Yaris since the model's launch in September 2020. That is because problems that occur in the extreme environments of rallies and other races provide opportunities to evolve the GR Yaris into an ever-better car. Under the slogan of "Thanks for breaking it" directed at the drivers who pushed the vehicle to its limits, TGR honed the GR Yaris through constant enhancements, thoroughly pursuing the cause of problems by analyzing driving data, reviewing steering feel, and examining what kind of scratches and foreign matter were on broken parts.TGR's journey of making ever-better motorsports-bred cars is without end. It intends to continuously evolve the GR Yaris by incorporating input from various drivers garnered through continued racing.For more information, visit https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/toyota/42579162.html. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Trump tuntut rundingan nuklear hidup atau mati dengan Iran. Siapa yang mempunyai pengaruh? Berita

Trump tuntut rundingan nuklear hidup atau mati dengan Iran. Siapa yang mempunyai pengaruh?

April 11, 2025
` tags. ` (SeaPRwire) - Presiden tetap berkeras bahawa pentadbirannya akan terlibat dalam rundingan nuklear "langsung" dengan Iran pada hari Sabtu di Oman, sementara Tehran nampaknya sama teguh dalam desakannya bahawa rundingan tersebut akan menjadi "tidak langsung."Utusan Timur Tengah Stever Witkoff dijadualkan untuk pergi ke Oman, di mana beliau berpotensi bertemu dengan Menteri Luar Iran Abbas Araghchi, walaupun pegawai Iran itu setakat ini menegaskan rundingan akan diadakan melalui pihak ketiga.Walaupun masih tidak jelas siapa yang akan berjaya mengenai format perbincangan, pakar Iran dan felo kanan di Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Behnam Ben Taleblu, berkata antara Washington dan Tehran ini hanyalah permainan pengaruh."Kedua-dua pihak mempunyai insentif untuk sama ada mewakili berlebihan atau mewakili kekurangan apa yang berlaku," katanya kepada Digital. "Ini selalunya rundingan sebelum rundingan." "Bagi White House, keinginan untuk dilihat mengadakan rundingan langsung dengan Republik Islam adalah tinggi," katanya, sambil menunjuk kepada kekurangan penglibatan langsung antara Washington dan Tehran sejak penggal pertamanya dan penghinaan rejim yang mendalam terhadap presiden, seperti yang disaksikan dalam yang ketara.Walaupun telah lama menyimpan rasa benci terhadap A.S., sentimen yang berterusan selama beberapa dekad, Trump adalah "sangat berbeza," kata Ben Taleblu.Pakar keselamatan itu menekankan Jeneral Iran tertinggi Qasem Soleimani, kesan melumpuhkan kempen tekanan maksimum yang disanksi A.S. dan sokongan terbuka Trump untuk rakyat Iran sebagai isu utama yang membangkitkan kemarahan rejim Iran."Trump adalah pil yang sangat pahit untuk ditelan, dan saya rasa pemimpin tertinggi Iran pernah berkata bahawa kasut Qasem Soleimani lebih mulia daripada kepala Trump," kata Ben Taleblu. "Dilihat sebagai berunding secara langsung dengan seseorang [seperti itu] akan membuat Republik Islam kelihatan seperti seorang pemohon. "A.S. mahu dilihat sebagai telah mendorong Iran ke meja rundingan, dan Republik Islam tidak mahu dilihat sebagai didorong ke meja rundingan," tambahnya.Kelebihan utama Tehran ialah, walaupun terdapat sekatan A.S. yang teruk dan percubaan geopolitik untuk menghentikan pembangunan senjata nuklearnya, ia telah mencapai kemajuan serius dalam pengayaan uraniumnya ke kualiti hampir gred senjata, serta dengan , komponen kritikal untuk benar-benar dapat menembak kepala peledak nuklear.Ia juga mempunyai hubungan yang jauh lebih erat dengan kuasa besar musuh A.S. seperti Rusia dan China, yang kedudukan dan penglibatannya dalam menentang percubaan Barat untuk melucutkan senjata nuklear Iran kekal tidak diketahui pada ketika ini.Walaupun Iran memegang pengaruh yang besar dalam rundingan dengan pentadbiran Trump mengenai program nuklearnya, Washington mempunyai banyak tuil yang boleh digunakan untuk sama ada memberi insentif atau memaksa Tehran untuk mematuhi gesaan antarabangsa untuk menamatkan program nuklearnya."A.S. sebenarnya mempunyai banyak pengaruh di sini," kata Ben Taleblu, sambil menunjuk kepada bukan sahaja lebih banyak sekatan ekonomi, termasuk mekanisme "snapback" di bawah Majlis Keselamatan Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu, tetapi juga pilihan ketenteraan.Trump bulan lepas Iran jika ia tidak terlibat dalam rundingan nuklear dengan A.S.Tetapi sesetengah pihak telah mempersoalkan berapa lama pentadbiran akan membenarkan rundingan berterusan kerana tamat tempoh pada Oktober 2025.White House tidak akan mengesahkan untuk Digital sebarang sekatan masa yang telah dikeluarkannya kepada Iran, tetapi Trump pada hari Rabu memberitahu wartawan, "Kami mempunyai sedikit masa, tetapi kami tidak mempunyai banyak masa.""Rejim itu terdesak," kata Ben Taleblu. "Pilihan ketenteraan, memandangkan apa yang telah berlaku di Timur Tengah sejak 7 Oktober 2023, adalah pilihan yang semakin dipercayai terhadap Republik Islam Iran.""Dan rejim itu terlibat, sekarang, untuk menangguhkan dan menghalang pilihan ketenteraan daripada pernah menjadi kenyataan," tambahnya. "Mereka berharap untuk menggunakan rundingan dengan Amerika sebagai perisai manusia terhadap Israel.""Selagi anda bercakap dengan Amerika, Israel tidak menembak anda," sambung Ben Taleblu.Trump minggu ini berkata bahawa ia adalah Israel yang akan menerajui serangan ketenteraan ke atas Iran, bukan A.S., sekiranya rundingan nuklear gagal, yang sekali lagi boleh menjadi taktik rundingan kerana Israel telah menunjukkan ia tidak akan teragak-agak untuk ."Mengejar pelucutan senjata borong Republik Islam Iran adalah sangat berisiko, dan ia tidak mempunyai rekod kejayaan yang hebat," kata Ben Taleblu.Pakar Iran itu berkata satu-satunya cara untuk benar-benar menangani Republik Islam adalah melalui strategi yang "lebih luas" dan "lebih holistik" yang menumpukan bukan sahaja pada ketidaksebaran nuklear tetapi menghapuskan "Paksi Penentangan," meningkatkan sekatan dan mempunyai "permainan darat" untuk menentang rejim melalui strategi siber, politik dan telekomunikasi "untuk apabila rakyat Iran keluar ke jalanan dan membantah lagi.""Apa yang Republik Islam sentiasa mahukan ialah anda menumpukan pada api dan bukan pada pembakar, dan pembakar itu sebenarnya adalah rejim yang telah cuba membunuh presiden ini," kata Ben Taleblu.Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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China tingkatkan ‘latihan’ ketenteraan di sekitar Taiwan, mengatasi AS dalam udara, maritim, dan angkasa Berita

China tingkatkan ‘latihan’ ketenteraan di sekitar Taiwan, mengatasi AS dalam udara, maritim, dan angkasa

April 11, 2025
(SeaPRwire) - telah meningkatkan tindakan ketenteraannya di sekitar Taiwan dalam apa yang seorang komander tertinggi memberi amaran pada hari Khamis bukan sekadar latihan, tetapi "rehearsal.""Pencerobohan dan pemodenan ketenteraan China yang belum pernah terjadi sebelumnya menimbulkan ancaman serius kepada tanah air, sekutu dan rakan kongsi kita," kata Adm. Samuel Paparo, komander U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, semasa pendengaran dengan Senate Armed Services Committee pada hari Khamis. "Dengan tekanan ketenteraan terhadap Taiwan meningkat sebanyak 300%, tindakan China yang semakin agresif berhampiran Taiwan bukan sekadar latihan, tetapi rehearsal."Beijing telah lama berusaha untuk menegaskan kerana ia bertujuan untuk "menyatukan semula" pulau itu dengan tanah besar China dalam langkah yang Barat dan Taipei telah memberi amaran adalah bertentangan dengan kehendak Taiwan dan akan mengganggu status quo rantau itu.Taiwan mengenal pasti sebagai negara berdaulat. Walau bagaimanapun, ia diiktiraf secara rasmi oleh China, Pertubuhan Bangsa-Bangsa Bersatu dan A.S. sebagai sebahagian daripada dasar "One China" – walaupun A.S. semakin memberi amaran kepada Beijing agar tidak dengan "menyatukan semula" pulau itu dengan tanah besar secara paksa. "Walaupun [People’s Liberation Army] PLA cuba menakut-nakutkan rakyat Taiwan dan menunjukkan keupayaan paksaan, tindakan ini menjadi bumerang, menarik perhatian global yang meningkat dan mempercepatkan persiapan pertahanan Taiwan sendiri," kata Paparo. Tetapi bukan sahaja postur ketenteraan China terhadap Taiwan yang membimbangkan komander tertinggi tentera. "China mengeluarkan Amerika Syarikat dalam keupayaan udara peluru berpandu, maritim dan angkasa dan mempercepatkan ini," kata Paparo. "Saya tetap yakin dengan postur pencegahan kita, tetapi trajektori mesti berubah."Komander Indo-Pasifik memberi amaran bahawa China mengatasi A.S. dalam pengeluaran pesawat pejuang pada kadar 1.2 hingga 1, dan memberi amaran bahawa A.S. ketinggalan dalam pembinaan kapal, serta beberapa keupayaan peluru berpandu dan berasaskan angkasa. "Mereka membina kombatan pada kadar 6 hingga 1.8 kepada Amerika Syarikat," kata Paparo kepada penggubal undang-undang, merujuk kepada pelaburan China dalam menghasilkan kapal, pesawat dan persenjataan. "Kita perlu menangani masalah mengapa kita tidak mempunyai pasukan logistik tempur yang mencukupi – dan itu adalah pembinaan kapal. Mengapa kita tidak mempunyai tenaga kerja yang mencukupi," kata Paparo. "Dan mereka melihat dengan teliti gaji dan insentif untuk merekrut dan mengekalkan orang-orang itu."Artikel ini disediakan oleh pembekal kandungan pihak ketiga. SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/) tidak memberi sebarang waranti atau perwakilan berkaitan dengannya. Sektor: Top Story, Berita Harian SeaPRwire menyampaikan edaran siaran akhbar secara masa nyata untuk syarikat dan institusi, mencapai lebih daripada 6,500 kedai media, 86,000 penyunting dan wartawan, dan 3.5 juta desktop profesional di seluruh 90 negara. SeaPRwire menyokong pengedaran siaran akhbar dalam bahasa Inggeris, Korea, Jepun, Arab, Cina Ringkas, Cina Tradisional, Vietnam, Thai, Indonesia, Melayu, Jerman, Rusia, Perancis, Sepanyol, Portugis dan bahasa-bahasa lain.
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FXSentry New Trading Strategy Launching: The Guardian Forex Robot Designed for Capital Protection

April 11, 2025
Dubai, UAE – April 11, 2025 – (SeaPRwire) – FXSentry, an advanced forex trading automation system, introduces a risk-aware trading strategy designed to prioritize capital protection while strategically identifying market opportunities. With market volatility constantly reshaping trading conditions, this system provides a disciplined, defense-first approach that safeguards capital without compromising the potential for strong returns. Most automated trading solutions prioritize trade volume over risk control, often leaving traders vulnerable to sharp market reversals. This system takes a different approach, embedding advanced risk assessment tools that actively monitor trading conditions, adjust to market fluctuations, and shield capital from unnecessary exposure. By integrating protective stop-loss placement, dynamic lot sizing, and real-time volatility tracking, it ensures that every trade is backed by rigorous risk parameters rather than blind execution. Turning Volatility into Opportunity In forex trading, survival isn’t just about making gains, it’s about keeping them. High-impact news events, liquidity shifts, and algorithmic trading can wipe out unprotected positions in seconds, leaving traders exposed to unnecessary losses. A trading system that doesn’t prioritize capital preservation isn’t just incomplete, it’s a liability. This guardian-style forex automation takes a measured stance, ensuring that every position aligns with a pre-calculated risk model. Instead of reacting impulsively to price swings, the system assesses historical patterns, volatility thresholds, and liquidity shifts before executing trades. The goal is not only to protect funds from unnecessary drawdowns but to capitalize on strategic openings that offer calculated risk-to-reward ratios. FXSentry is designed with capital protection at its core, prioritizing account safety while strategically seizing market opportunities. Traders need more than just automation; they need a system that understands when to engage and when to step back. A Smarter Defensive Strategy in Forex Trading With forex markets prone to unexpected shifts driven by macroeconomic events, safeguarding capital is becoming an increasing priority for both retail and institutional traders. The rise of risk-focused automation marks a shift in the industry, where traders now seek solutions that balance profit potential with built-in protection mechanisms. As AI-driven trading continues to evolve, demand grows for intelligent systems that go beyond execution and actively manage risk exposure. This innovation represents a new era of strategic automation, where safety and performance are no longer opposing forces but integrated pillars of a sustainable trading strategy. About FXSentry FXSentry delivers precise market analysis, robust risk management, and trader protection. With advanced indicators and automated execution, it helps traders identify opportunities while prioritizing capital safety in a user-friendly, customizable system. Learn more at https://fxsentry.com/ Media contact Brand: FXSentry Contact: Media team Email: support@fxsentry.com Website: https://fxsentry.com/
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Sunshine Insurance: Practicing ‘Insurance for the People’

April 11, 2025
HONG KONG, Apr 1, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The insurance industry, serving as an economic shock absorber and social stabilizer, plays a crucial role in the national economic system. Last year, the “Several Opinions on Strengthening Supervision, Preventing Risks, and Promoting the High-quality Development of the Insurance Industry” required the insurance industry to firmly establish a people-centered development philosophy. Sunshine Insurance (6963.HK) actively practices the service concept of “Insurance for the People”, continuously deepens the value orientation of “putting people at the center”, and implements it as practical measures of “putting customers at the center”, creating the “Intimate Sunshine” strategy to drive its own high-quality development.Performance data shows that in 2024, Sunshine Insurance continued its good growth momentum, achieving a total premium income of RMB 128.38 billion, an increase of 8.0% year-on-year. The net profit attributable to the shareholders of the parent company was RMB 5.45 billion, an increase of 45.8% year-on-year. The value creation ability continued to strengthen, and the embedded value increased by 11.2% compared with the end of the previous year, reaching RMB 115.76 billion.Fully Implementing the “Intimate Sunshine” Strategy and Effectively Improving Customer Management CapabilitiesCentered around the “Intimate Sunshine”, Sunshine Insurance takes the customer service principle of “Three Hearts and Four Characteristics” as the benchmark and the “Vertical and Horizontal Partners” strategic plan as the fundamental approach, actively promoting the full implementation of the customer strategy and effectively improving customer management capabilities. In 2024, the number of effective customers of the group reached 30.19 million.Sunshine Life Insurance, focusing on the “Vertical and Horizontal Plan” and the “Three/Five/Seven” product system, refines and perfects the customer classification management system, continuously enriches and optimizes the product supply, and comprehensively grasps the changes in customer needs throughout the entire life cycle. In 2024, the management of medium and high-end customers steadily improved. The number of customers with the cumulative first-year standard premium of effective policies of RMB 150,000 and above increased by 22.7%, and the number of customers with the cumulative first-year standard premium of effective policies of RMB 50,000 and above increased by 18.2%, demonstrating the effectiveness of precise stratified management.Sunshine Property Insurance adheres to the concept of “Everything for Customers”. For individual customers, it optimizes the differentiated customer group management system with the help of technological means, precisely provides product services, and enhances customer stickiness. In 2024, the premium of the private car business grew by 5.4%, and its proportion increased by 2.0 percentage points, while the proportion of the target customer group increased by 14.1 percentage points. For corporate customers, it deepens the “Partnership Action” risk management service and improves the risk management service capabilities in industries such as hotels and warehousing. In 2024, it provided scientific and technological loss reduction and professional risk consulting services to more than 15,000 corporate customers. The number of hotel customers increased by 54.7% year-on-year, and the renewal rate of service customers upon expiration reached 97.0%.Always Upholding the Service of the Real Economy and Polishing the “Insurance for the People” FoundationPutting people at the center is not only about putting customers at the center but also about actively supporting national strategies. Sunshine Insurance regards serving the real economy as an important starting point of “Insurance for the People”. In 2024, it provided risk protection of RMB 71 trillion for the real economy and provided capital support of more than RMB 463.1 billion.Focusing on the needs of small and micro enterprises, Sunshine Insurance provides differentiated and customized product services, providing risk protection of more than RMB 412.8 billion for about 39,000 small and micro enterprises. In terms of “Rural Revitalization”, the company has increased comprehensive insurance support in multiple fields, providing agricultural risk protection of RMB 53.5 billion and paying out agricultural insurance claims of RMB 670 million. In terms of serving opening up to the outside world, it provided a risk coverage of about RMB 113.5 billion for more than 600 projects under the Belt and Road Initiative. In terms of scientific and technological innovation, it provided risk protection of about RMB 41.3 billion for scientific and technological innovation enterprises. In addition, the company closely adheres to the “Double Carbon” goal, promotes the green transformation of the economy, provides green insurance risk protection of nearly RMB 16 trillion, and the balance of sustainable investment exceeds RMB 58 billion.With the increasing awareness of social insurance, the continuous release of policy dividends, the continuous enhancement of the public's insurance literacy, and the gradual maturity of consumers' risk awareness, a good foundation has been provided for the development of the insurance industry. In the future, Sunshine Insurance will continue to adhere to its original intention of providing protection for the people, deepen and solidify customer management, fulfill its industry mission, contribute more Sunshine power to the construction of a financial powerhouse, and take more solid steps on the road of serving people's better lives. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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AEON CREDIT SERVICE (ASIA) COMPANY LIMITED FY2024/25 Revenue Up to HK$1,759.3 million with Net Profit of HK$400.5 million ACN Newswire

AEON CREDIT SERVICE (ASIA) COMPANY LIMITED FY2024/25 Revenue Up to HK$1,759.3 million with Net Profit of HK$400.5 million

April 11, 2025
HONG KONG, Apr 3, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited (“AEON Credit” or the “Group”; Stock Code: 00900) today announced its annual results for the year ended 28th February 2025 (“FY2024/25” or the “Reporting Year”).During the Reporting Year, the Group’s revenue increased by 8.4% year-on-year to HK$1,759.3 million, as it implemented various marketing programs to stimulate card spending, which resulted in a steady increase in credit card receivables and personal loan receivables. The revenue growth was also attributable to the 10.4% increase in fees and commissions, due to an increase in both the transaction volume in the credit card acquiring business, as well as the launch of new insurance products of the insurance intermediary business. With improved operating efficiency, the cost-to-income ratio decreased slightly to 46.6% from 46.9% in the year ended 29th February 2024 (“FY2023/24” or the “Previous Year”), and the operating profit before impairment losses and impairment allowances rose 9.1% to HK$881.2 million. Profit after tax increased 2.1% to HK$400.5 million in FY2024/25.The Board has recommended a final dividend of 25.0 HK cents per share (FY2023/24: 24.0 HK cents per share), bringing the total dividend for FY2024/25 to 49.0 HK cents per share, representing a dividend payout ratio of 51.2%.In response to the slower-than-expected market recovery, the Group prioritised stable sales and receivables growth in FY2024/25, focusing on building a high-quality portfolio which emphasises income generation, growth and resilience. The Group achieved another year of continued overall sales growth of 10.5% compared with the Previous Year. The total advances and receivables balance maintained its upward trend and recorded an increase of 5.3% as at 28th February 2025 as compared with the balance as at 29th February 2024. Moreover, the Group secured a HK$300 million syndicated sustainability-linked loan during the Reporting Year from a syndicate of nine regional and local banks, further underscoring the Group’s unwavering commitment to integrating sustainability into its business operations.With regard to marketing, the Group utilized targeted marketing campaigns and promotions with various business partners to better promote the competitive edge of its carefully developed products and services to the intended customers. Besides, in order to diversify its branch network and meet customers’ growing demand for face-to-face advisory services, the Group continued to revamp and expand its branch network, including the opening of the new Shatin branch in June 2024. In terms of customer experience, the upgraded credit application processing platform facilitated the launch of a virtual credit card function within the “AEON HK” mobile application (the “Mobile App”), enabling immediate credit purchases upon card approval and activation. The Group also continued to prioritize the digitalization of its operations, with measures including enhancement of the call center platform to improve customer interaction responsiveness.Regarding credit management, the enhanced credit monitoring model, incorporating updated customer credit utilisation indicators, improved credit exposure allocation and facilitated more precise utilisation and monitoring and control of credit risk across customer portfolios. Meanwhile, to further strengthen its technological foundation, the Group has successfully relocated its core data center to Tseung Kwan O, prioritising uptime, fault tolerance, and cost-effectiveness while adhering to internationally recognised green building certification standards. In addition, the Group has completed the revamp of its integrated core operating system platform. These enhancements strengthen the Group’s information technology infrastructure for future product launches and system upgrades.Looking ahead to 2025, anticipating a continued gradual recovery in the domestic consumer market, the Group will promote sales and receivables growth through overseas and online spending, while refining credit assessment and monitoring methods to maintain a sustainable asset quality portfolio and expedite decision making processes.The Group has been dedicated to innovation and technology, always providing customers with unparalleled user experience. In coming year, the Group plans to develop and implement a new all-in-one bonus point platform to streamline bonus point management process. The new bonus point platform allows customers to manage and accumulate bonus points earned from AEON Cards and other participating merchants seamlessly in one single platform to ensure ease of use.As a responsible consumer finance service provider in Hong Kong, the Group remains committed to integrating sustainability into its operations and will continue to promote sustainable and digitalised products and services, including upcoming loan products designed to support customers’ transition to a low-carbon lifestyle. In addition, as the contactless mobile payment solution matures into mass market deployment in Hong Kong, the Group will further invest in developing virtual card functionalities.Mr. Wei Aiguo, Managing Director of AEON Credit, said, “Despite a challenging operating environment, we are pleased to have delivered steady growth in FY2024/25, reinforcing a solid foundation for long-term sustainable development. As AEON Credit marks its 35th anniversary, we remain committed to providing exceptional credit card services tailored to evolving customer needs. By offering innovative and customized products, we aim to expand our customer base and capture new opportunities in the growing consumer finance market. Backed by our strong liquidity position and robust balance sheet, the Group is well-positioned to sustain its growth momentum and drive future success.”About AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited (Stock Code: 00900)AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited, a subsidiary of AEON Financial Service Co., Ltd. (TSE: 8570) and a member of the AEON Group, was set up in 1987 and listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited in 1995. The Group is principally engaged in the finance business, which includes the issuance of credit cards and the provision of personal loan financing, card payment processing services, insurance intermediary business in Hong Kong and microfinance business in Mainland China.For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.aeon.com.hk. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Fujitsu develops employee training platform for Seven-Eleven Japan to accelerate store digitalization JCN Newswire

Fujitsu develops employee training platform for Seven-Eleven Japan to accelerate store digitalization

April 11, 2025
KAWASAKI, Japan, Apr 11, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu today announced the joint development of a training platform for the company's store employees with Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd.. The platform launched in some directly managed stores in Japan on March 25, 2025, and is provided as part of a next-generation store system being developed by Seven-Eleven Japan to accelerate digitalization across stores.Built using Fujitsu's Digital Touchpoint, an offering that provides optimal channels and experiences tailored to customers' digital literacy, the platform provides a comprehensive learning environment to understand and execute convenience store operations, enables real-time tracking of acquired skills, accelerates employee readiness, improves retention rates, and reduces the training burden on franchise owners and store managers. The solution is expected to reach over 400,000 employees across Seven-Eleven Japan's approximately 22,000 stores.Seven-Eleven Japan is transforming its employee training approach in recognition of recent challenges in the retail industry, including the declining birthrate, aging population, and shrinking workforce, as well an increasing need for training tailored for foreign workers. With this Background in mind, Seven-Eleven Japan has been promoting the digitalization of store employee education, such as the distribution of videos to stores and the use of electronic manuals. In order to accelerate this trend, the headquarters will strengthen its support.Overview of the developed platformThe platform empowers store employees to monitor their real-time progress in mastering operational skills via mobile devices and tablets that will be set up in-store. Tailored courses enable employees to learn about store operations at their own pace. Simultaneously, owners and store managers gain real-time visibility into employee learning and skill development, fostering smoother communication and more targeted coaching. The intuitive interface allows for easy access to crucial information, including manuals, enabling efficient customer service.*Fujitsu will continue to contribute to the efficiency and quality of employee training across all Seven-Eleven Japan stores through the provision of this platform. In the future, under Fujitsu Uvance, the platform will evolve further into a store operation and talent development support solution utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as AI and data analysis. This will promote communication within stores and between multiple stores operated by the same owner, maximize customer satisfaction, and contribute to increased store sales and profitability.Fujitsu’s Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015 represent a set of common goals to be achieved worldwide by 2030.Fujitsu’s purpose — “to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation” — is a promise to contribute to the vision of a better future empowered by the SDGs.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.7 trillion yen (US$26 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com.Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Mitsubishi Corporation makes DennoKotsu an equity-method affiliate company, strengthening efforts to address regional transportation challenges JCN Newswire

Mitsubishi Corporation makes DennoKotsu an equity-method affiliate company, strengthening efforts to address regional transportation challenges

April 11, 2025
TOKYO, Apr 11, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) is pleased to announce its participation in a Series D round of funding, involving a third-party allotment of shares underwritten by 12 companies, conducted by DennoKotsu Inc. As a result of this acquisition, DennoKotsu, which promotes the digital transformation of taxi dispatch operations, will become an equity-method affiliate of MC.In cooperation with local governments and transportation companies, MC has been working to address regional transportation challenges in Japan through AI-equipped on-demand bus and autonomous driving projects. MC previously made investments in DennoKotsu in 2020 and 2023, which have helped promote the digital transformation of its taxi dispatch business and call center services. By leveraging DennoKotsu's achievements, expertise, and practical knowledge in the taxi industry, along with MC's extensive business network, cooperation with other MC-affiliated companies has already begun. DennoKotsu's dispatch system is currently in use in 47 prefectures across Japan, supporting approximately 600 companies and 21,000 vehicles.MC believes that automating transportation is a key solution to Japan’s growing driver shortage. In anticipation of autonomous vehicles becoming more prevalent, DennoKotsu is expected to expand its operations beyond the taxi sector to the broader transportation field. This expectation led to MC’s additional funding for DennoKotsu. With this investment, MC aims to further strengthen its collaboration with DennoKotsu and accelerate cooperation with on-demand bus services and autonomous driving projects. Through this, the company will provide comprehensive solutions tailored to the needs of each region, advancing transportation problem-solving and the creation of new businesses.Inquiry Recipient:Mitsubishi CorporationTelephone:+81-3-3210-2171 Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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JCB Enhances Customer Experience with Expanded Payment Acceptance for App Store and Apple Services in Asia JCN Newswire

JCB Enhances Customer Experience with Expanded Payment Acceptance for App Store and Apple Services in Asia

April 11, 2025
TOKYO, Apr 11, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only global payment brand, is excited to announce that JCB Cards are now available as a payment method for the App Store and Apple Services in Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Customers can now use their JCB Cards to pay for purchases on the App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV app, iTunes, iCloud storage and more. This expansion reflects JCB’s commitment to providing exceptional service and seamless payment solutions to its growing base of Cardmembers across Asia.As digital transactions continue to surge, JCB is dedicated to enhancing convenience and accessibility for its customers. By integrating JCB as an Apple Account payment method, JCB ensures that its Cardmembers can enjoy a smooth, secure, and efficient transaction experience with their Apple devices. This move reinforces JCB’s focus on enhancing the customer experience, allowing users to access their favorite content and services with ease.Yoshiki Kaneko, President & CEO of JCB International Co., Ltd., said, "We are thrilled to offer a seamless and secure payment experience for our customers in countries and territories across Asia who purchase Apple Services, as well as apps and games from the App Store. This marks a significant milestone in our efforts to improve the payment experience for our Cardmembers.”JCB remains committed to continuously improving its Cardmembers’ payment experience through innovations that emphasize customer service, ease of use, and security. As digital payments evolve, JCB will continue to lead the way in providing advanced solutions that cater to the needs of its customers.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 53 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are now issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 164 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/MEDIA CONTACTS:JCB (Head Office in Japan)Anna TakedaCorporate CommunicationsTel: +81-3-5778-8353Email: jcb-pr@info.jcb.co.jp Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Fujitsu and Headwaters trial on-device generative AI solution to streamline JAL cabin crew workflows JCN Newswire

Fujitsu and Headwaters trial on-device generative AI solution to streamline JAL cabin crew workflows

April 11, 2025
Kawasaki and Tokyo, Apr 11, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and AI solutions provider Headwaters Co., Ltd. today announced the successful completion of field trials utilizing a generative AI solution to improve the efficiency of handover report creation for Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL) cabin crew. The field trials, conducted from January 27 to March 26, 2025, demonstrated that significant time savings.JAL cabin crew members currently spend considerable time creating detailed handover reports, which play an important role in information transfer between cabin crews and ground staff. To address this challenge, Fujitsu and Headwaters used Microsoft's Phi-4 – a small language model (SLM) optimized for offline environments – as an alternative to a large language model (LLM) requiring cloud connectivity. This allowed for the creation of a chat-based system on tablet devices, enabling efficient report generation during and after flights. The trials demonstrated that the solution can assist in the creation of high-quality reports and achieve a significant reduction in the time spent on report generation.Through this solution, Fujitsu and Headwaters seek to improve the efficiency of JAL’s cabin crew and contribute to further service improvements for passengers.The roles and responsibilities in the trials were as follows:Fujitsu:- Applied its Fujitsu Kozuchi AI service to fine-tune Microsoft Phi-4 using JAL's past report data and specialize it for cabin crew tasks.Headwaters:- Used Phi-4 to develop a business-specific generative AI application using quantization technology, enabling smooth report creation on tablet devices in offline environments. Headwaters’ AI consultants assisted with workflow analysis for AI implementation, implementation and evaluation of the trials, and agile development progress management. In addition, AI engineers built a fine-tuning environment for Fujitsu Kozuchi, and provided technical support for optimization tailored to the customer's usage environment.Shinichi Miyata, Head of Cross-Industry Solutions Business Unit, Global Solutions Business Group, Fujitsu Limited, comments:"We are pleased to announce this example of generative AI utilization in Japan Airlines’ cabin operations. This joint proof-of-concept contributes to the advancement of generative AI in offline environments and has the potential to transform operations across various industries and roles where network access is limited. The success of this meaningful collaboration is a result of the exceptional proposal capabilities of Headwaters combined with Fujitsu’s technological expertise. Moving forward, we remain committed to strengthening our partnership to support our customers’ business expansion and address societal challenges."Yosuke Shinoda, CEO, Headwaters Co., Ltd., comments:"We are honored to have been part of this initiative to demonstrate the efficiency of using generative AI for cabin crew reporting alongside Fujitsu and Japan Airlines (JAL). This technology was able to reduce the time necessary to prepare and correct handover reports, which shows great promise for its continued application. We would like to express our gratitude to Microsoft Japan for its outstanding technical capabilities and support. We look forward to continuing to work with Fujitsu to support JAL in the practical application of generative AI."Keisuke Suzuki, Executive Officer, Head of Digital Technology Division, Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. comments:"We are delighted to have conducted this proof-of-concept for a generative AI solution aimed at enhancing the efficiency of cabin crew operations through our collaboration with Fujitsu and Headwaters. By leveraging generative AI, we aim to streamline the handover report creation process and reduce the burden on our cabin crew, allowing them to provide more personalized and attentive service to each customer. We look forward to further improving customer service through this initiative."Tadashi Okazaki, Corporate Executive Officer, Senior Managing Director, Cloud & AI Solutions Business Division, Microsoft Japan Co., Ltd. comments:"We are grateful for the opportunity to showcase this example of SLM utilization on board aircraft (offline), using Fujitsu Kozuchi for Japan Airlines. This project represents an innovative initiative within Microsoft Japan. It is a testament to the high technical capabilities and strong partnership between Fujitsu and Headwaters. We believe this will contribute to the further development of Japan Airlines’ AI initiatives and enhance flight safety and Japanese hospitality."Future PlansFujitsu and Headwaters will continue testing towards production deployment for JAL, aiming for integration into JAL's generative AI platform. In addition, Fujitsu plans to incorporate SLMs tailored to specific types of work in Fujitsu Kozuchi.The companies will continue supporting JAL's operational transformation through AI, contributing to problem-solving, improved customer service, and addressing industry challenges.*This press release was originally issued in Japanese on March 27, 2025About 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 in over 100 countries, our 124,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: Computing, Networks, AI, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.7 trillion yen (US$26 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: www.fujitsu.com.About Headwaters Co., Ltd.Headwaters specializes in AI, IoT, and DX, offering end-to-end solutions from proposal to implementation. We provide innovative and growth-oriented strategies to various industries, and are enhancing our capabilities in generative AI and other state-of-the-art technologies by strengthening relationships with Microsoft and other industry leaders.Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiriesHeadwaters Co., Ltd.Public and Investor Relations OfficeE-mail: info@ml.headwaters.co.jp Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Mitsubishi Logisnext Delivers Container Terminal Gate System with Enhanced Functionality to Port of Osaka JCN Newswire

Mitsubishi Logisnext Delivers Container Terminal Gate System with Enhanced Functionality to Port of Osaka

April 11, 2025
TOKYO, Apr 10, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Logisnext Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has delivered a new advanced-function container terminal gate, a facility that serves as a nodal point for various types of cargo transport by sea and land, to Dream Island Container Terminal Co., Ltd. The new container terminal gate, Mitsubishi Logisnext's first system incorporating advanced functionality installed at the Port of Osaka's Yumeshima Container Terminal (DICT), was selected for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's "2024 Osaka Port Yumeshima Container Terminal CT Gate Advanced Project," and began operation in February 2025, along with the existing gate facilities that had undergone system upgrades.The gate system uses a 5G handheld terminals that can be operated in conjunction with computers in the administrative office to confirm the information on the containers arriving and leaving the terminal, and the trailers to transport them, instead of the conventional method of paper documents and visual inspection of the physical containers. Specifically, the system greatly reduces workloads and shortens working time with automatic inputting of image data using handheld terminals, and an AI (artificial intelligence) identification system using two overhead cameras installed at the gate. In addition, for the operation of the system, client-specific applications that previously needed to be installed on a computer have been adapted for browsers, enhancing operability and compatibility, and allowing for greater flexibility when modifying applications or updating the system in the future. Further, the vehicle information obtained through this system is linked to the new CONPAS port information system,* and will contribute to alleviating traffic congestion around the adjacent Expo2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan venue.Mitsubishi Logisnext has a high market share in the field of port logistics in Japan, and will leverage the technological capabilities it has cultivated over many years to enhance the functionality of terminal operation systems to proactively promote the realization of AI terminals that support humans, and provide optimal solutions.*CONPAS (Container Fast Pass) is a new port information system developed by Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) with the aim of improving the efficiency and productivity of container transportation by eliminating congestion at container terminal gates, and shortening the time spent at the terminal by container truck trailers.About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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