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TOKYO, June 30, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JCB Co., Ltd., a major global payment brand and the only international payment brand based in Japan, is pleased to announce that JCB cardholders can now use their contactless cards to ride the subway systems in both Shanghai and Beijing without purchasing tickets in advance.With this new service, JCB cardmembers can simply tap their contactless payment cards at the subway gates or designated readers to pay for fares quickly and conveniently.This user-friendly service is now available for overseas travelers and can be used on all underground lines in both cities. In Shanghai, the service covers all 21 subway lines and 517 stations; in Beijing, it is available on all 29 subway lines and 523 stations. Airport routes are also included, making the service even more accessible and beneficial for international tourists.This initiative marks the first time that contactless subway payment services have been made available to international cardholders in mainland China, further enhancing the travel experience and promoting the adoption of digital payments.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.

HONG KONG, Jun 26, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited (“AEON Credit” or the “Group”; Stock Code: 00900) today announced its results for the three months ended 31st May 2025 (“1QFY2025/26” or the “Reporting Period”).During the Reporting Period, the Group’s revenue increased by 3.7% year-on-year to HK$442.2 million, primarily driven by higher interest income. This resulted from steady growth in revolving credit card and personal loan receivables balances, coupled with interest rate increases for loan products under the risk-based pricing mechanism.Operating profit before impairment losses and impairment allowances rose 8.7% to HK$229.7 million, with the cost-to-income ratio decreasing to 44.6% from 47.3% in the first quarter of the previous year (“1QFY2024/25” or the “Previous Period”). Driven by the improved operating efficiency, a decrease in average funding cost and reduced impairment losses and allowances, the Group’s profit after tax increased by 31.3% to HK$109.3 million (1QFY2024/25: HK$83.3 million), with earnings per share increasing to 26.11 HK cents for the Reporting Period (1QFY2024/25: 19.88 HK cents).Amidst the challenging market environment, the Group strengthened its credit assessment model to control credit exposure for higher-risk advances and receivables, adapting its credit risk management mechanism to offer prompt debt payment solutions and mitigate the likelihood of credit impairment. Meanwhile, targeted marketing and digital advertising campaigns across diverse media networks successfully stimulated spending, sustaining sales growth momentum for credit cards, which mitigated the drop in personal loan sales due to prudent credit assessment, with total sales in 1QFY2025/26 maintained at the same level as 1QFY2024/25, and the gross advances and receivables balance decreasing marginally by 1.2% from the end of February 2025.Looking ahead, the Group will carefully evaluate market conditions and consumer behaviour, emphasising both mobile application and traditional marketing channels to promote credit cards, personal loans, and other products, and further invest in developing virtual card functionalities. The “AEON HK” mobile application (the “Mobile App”), equipped with advanced credit assessment and drawdown capabilities, will serve as the primary channel for new customer acquisition of credit card and personal loan services. Ongoing application updates will further enhance cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and the online customer experience. Data analytics tools will be continuously refined to improve the effectiveness of marketing, credit assessment, and credit management activities.The Group remains committed to integrating sustainability into its operations, promoting sustainable and digitalised products and services, including forthcoming loan products supporting customers’ transition to a low-carbon lifestyle. Regarding operational digitalisation, the Group has completed enhancements to its call center platform for improved customer interaction and is expanding paperless loan drawdowns across its branch network.In addition, the Group is developing a new rewards platform, which will maximise benefits for AEON Group customers in Hong Kong and provide a more convenient premium point and e-coupon redemption experience.Mr. Wei Aiguo, Managing Director of AEON Credit, said, “We are pleased to report a strong start to the financial year, with significant profit growth achieved in the first quarter despite a persistently challenging market environment. This year holds special significance as AEON Credit celebrates its 35th anniversary in the Hong Kong market. To commemorate this milestone, a series of marketing programs will be launched this year. As we move forward, the Group remains committed to providing exceptional, customer-centric credit card services and expanding its customer base through innovative and customised products. With the Group’s strong liquidity position, robust balance sheet, and proven management capabilities, we are well-positioned to capitalise on opportunities in the recovering market and achieve rebound growth throughout the remainder of the year.”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, personal loan financing, card payment processing services and 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 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Japan, June 26, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) has opened Honda Software Studio Osaka, a new software development operation, in April 2025, at the Grand Green Osaka, a multifunctional commercial complex located in Umeda area, Osaka, Japan. Honda has positioned “enhanced application of intelligent technologies” as the key element to increase the competitiveness of its products, particularly its electrified vehicles, and previously announced the plan to invest approximately 2 trillion yen in software-related research and development over the 10-year period through FY2031 (fiscal year ending March 31, 2031). Based on this direction, Honda has been working on the recruitment of software talent with a high level of expertise and a focus on boosting associate engagement*1 and development capability.As a part of this initiative, Honda has been continuously enhancing its workplace environment for software engineers, expanding the network of its software development operations, starting in October 2023 from Osaka, to Omiya, Shinagawa, Nagoya and Fukuoka. Honda Software Studio Osaka became operational in April 2025 by upgrading the original software development operation in Osaka, and a new development operation in Tokyo is scheduled to open in early 2026.Honda is conducting software development through collaboration between its automobile development operation in Tochigi, Japan — the center of Honda automobile product development — and its software development operations located throughout the country. By leveraging the know-how of such multi-base software development, a well-established company-wide remote work environment and the state-of-the-art facilities established at the new Honda Software Studio Osaka, Honda is realizing high productivity and seamless collaboration among all software development operations.Moreover, Honda is expecting the addition of Honda Software Studio Osaka will boost recruitment of highly talented software engineers and accelerate collaboration with academic researchers and partner companies located in the Osaka/Kansai region, which will enable Honda to create new value for its customers and society. Moving forward, Honda plans to further enhance its human resources in the area of software, by expanding Honda Software Studio Osaka to have approximately 500 associates, which makes Osaka/Kansai the second-largest Honda software development operation in Japan, after the Tokyo/Kanto region.  Key features of Honda Software Studio Osaka- A wide range of development teamsHonda Software Studio Osaka brings together a number of development teams responsible for a wide variety of technologies Honda will develop independently to realize its software-defined vehicles (SDVs) including automated driving and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS); various apps such as smart cabin apps; SoC (System on Chip), which is the hardware to run apps efficiently; and the vehicle OS which is a platform that controls the SoC and apps. - Associates with a wide range of backgroundsAs of June 2025, Honda Software Studio Osaka has approximately 100 associates, of which about 85% joined Honda through mid-career recruitment. Those associates leverage a wide variety of career backgrounds, such as system integrators*2, engineers in railroad or electronics companies, and play an important role at Honda by bringing fresh ideas and perspectives that traditional mobility manufacturers did not have. Honda Software Studio Osaka has been increasing the competitiveness of Honda products with speed by combining the expertise of associates who join Honda with experience in different industries together with in-depth knowledge about Honda technologies possessed by associates who started their career at Honda.- Adoption of Activity-based Working (ABW) to support flexible and diverse work stylesHonda Software Studio Osaka adopts Activity-based Working (ABW) style, which liberates associates from a conventional “fixed seating” style and supports more flexible and diverse ways of working. Each associate can choose the most suitable work environment based on the nature and situation of their tasks. The ABW style was adopted with an aim to enhance motivation, maximize performance and foster the flexible thinking of associates. In addition, the adoption of an office design based on the concept of “communication first,” promotes and accelerates spontaneous communication among engineers and different teams, which is expected to lead to dramatic improvement in productivity and new value creation for the entire operation. - Unique features installed based on “The Three Realities Principle”Honda Software Studio Osaka features unique workspaces such as a “project booth,” where project members can engage in discussions and work in front of the actual hardware equipment under development, and a “debug room” equipped with office facilities that enable engineers to work on actual hardware components, including a proper ventilation system to allow soldering work. Moreover, there are some parking spots secured on the basement floor to create a development environment where engineers have easy access to the finished vehicles to which the software they are developing will be applied. These unique features of Honda Software Studio Osaka will contribute to the improvement of product quality and development efficiency by accelerating software testing and debugging*3 processes and by improving the reliability of software through verification on its actual operating environment.While it is an office environment where software engineers tend to spend most of their work hours at their desk, Honda Software Studio Osaka offers a development environment where engineers can touch and test their work on actual hardware. By offering such a work environment, Honda strives to realize a fusion of cutting-edge software development and the long-cherished culture of Honda guided by “The Three Realities Principle,” which emphasizes “going to the real spot, understanding the real situation, and making realistic decisions.” About Honda Software Studio OsakaLocation:Grand Green Osaka South Building Park Tower 27th Floor, 5-54 Ofukacho, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka 530-0011 JapanStart of operation:April 2025Primary function:Development of software and batteries *1 The trust, attachment, and emotional commitment between associates and the company.*2 System integrator (SIer) is a contracted development company that undertakes the entire process of system development.*3 The process of identifying and resolving bugs (errors) in a program. Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

TOKYO, Japan, June 26, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today issued the Honda ESG Report 2025, posting it on the company website.Japanese language version: https://global.honda/jp/sustainability/report/English language version: https://global.honda/en/sustainability/report.htmlAs one of the tools to enhance communication with a diverse range of its stakeholders, Honda has been issuing an annual report that comprehensively summarizes the company’s approach and initiatives to enhance its sustainability from the perspectives of ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance), with a primary focus on reporting its track record of achievements.Honda had been issuing an annual summary of its ESG initiatives and related data as the “Honda ESG Data Book.” Now under a new name – Honda ESG Report – the summary includes additional information such as targets and direction in each ESG area, as well as initiatives Honda has taken to achieve the targets, a tracked record of achievements, and related data itemized for each target. These changes were made to further clarify the distinction between the Honda ESG Report and the Honda Report, which focuses on sharing stories about how Honda will enhance its corporate value into the future. Honda is committed to making efforts to disclose information in a way that is clear and tailored to meet the needs of its stakeholders. Honda ESG Report 2025Cover of the Honda ESG Report 2025Honda is striving to evolve as a company to continue creating new value based on the company’s unchanging desire since its founding – to “help people and society” and “expand people’s life’s potential.” To this end, Honda is committed to help stakeholders better understand the approach and initiatives Honda is taking to ensure its sustainability by providing easy-to-underhand information through the Honda ESG Report.Moreover, by increasing opportunities to engage in dialogue with its stakeholders, Honda will continue to advance its sustainability initiatives and strive to achieve a steady increase in corporate value, which will enable Honda to continue to be a company society wants to exist into the future. Main contents of the Honda ESG Report 2025:Overview of Honda sustainability initiatives (e.g. basic approach, sustainability management structure)Environmental initiatives (climate change, pollution, water, biodiversity and ecosystems, and resource use and circular economy)Social initiatives (human rights, human resources, supply chain, social contribution activities, safety and quality)Governance initiatives (corporate governance, compliance and risk management) Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KAWASAKI, Japan, June 26, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited today announced the enhanced capabilities of its Uvance Wayfinders consulting business, leveraging data and AI to help customers build evolving business foundations, autonomously and continuously.Since launching the Uvance Wayfinders consulting brand in February 2024, Fujitsu has strengthened its global capabilities by establishing a new organization led by a leadership team with extensive experience in the consulting industry. Fujitsu will further enhance its data and AI-driven consulting services across four key domains that are closely related to corporate sustainability improvement—Industries, Operations, Experiences, and Technologies—to address clients’ business challenges.Fig. 1: Enhanced consulting capabilitiesAs it becomes more difficult to resolve increasingly complex business challenges via the traditional individual and task-specific system integration (SI) approaches, it is crucial that customers are empowered to continuously and autonomously evolve their management, business operations, and workflows through the application of data and AI. To achieve this, the construction of an enterprise agentic foundation, i.e., a business framework that maximizes the utilization of data and AI, is called for.Building on its strengths including industry knowledge, IT implementation capabilities, advanced technologies, and practical knowledge gained from its company-wide DX project, Fujitsu will provide comprehensive support leveraging AI, including in the visualization of business processes and full automation of IT lifecycle management. Specifically, Fujitsu will focus on transforming operations towards agent-oriented models, modernizing customers' IT environments, and embedding security into all operations. This will enable customers to re-organize their business environments to maximize the utilization of data and AI, realizing an autonomous enterprise agentic foundation.Fig. 2: Approach to realizing the enterprise agentic foundationUvance Wayfinders will combine consulting services with the advanced offerings of Fujitsu Uvance to contribute to creating a better future for society as a whole.New visual identityUvance Wayfinders is also announcing a refreshed visual identity. While retaining the compass motif that symbolizes “dependable guidance across unknown waters,” the new visual identity also incorporates a sophisticated image that embodies the advanced and innovative nature of a technology company and was created with the goal of strengthening engagement with customers and accelerating the creation of new value.Fig. 3: Uvance Wayfinders visual identityRelated LinksFujitsu establishes new consulting organization to accelerate global expansion of Uvance Wayfinders(April 1, 2025 Press Release)Fujitsu introduces “Uvance Wayfinders”, expanded and strengthened consulting capabilities to deliver cross-industry business value (February 22, 2024 Press Release)Uvance WayfindersFujitsu’s Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations in 2015 represent a set of common goals to be achieved worldwide by 2030.Fujitsu’s purpose — “to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation” — is a promise to contribute to the vision of a better future empowered by the SDGs.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

- Signals, communications, tracks, and other facilities to be updated while maintaining smooth operations with minimal service disruption and transport capacity on the existing route, with construction scheduled to be completed in 2030- Contributing to enhanced operations at Singapore Changi Airport, one of Southeast Asia's leading hub airportsSingapore Changi Airport APM SystemTOKYO, June 25, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has received an order for the renewal (refurbishment) of the Automated People Mover (APM) system(Note) at Singapore Changi Airport. The contract was placed through Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. (MHI-AP), MHI's Asia Regional Office headquartered in Singapore. The project encompasses the renewal of facilities for key systems such as signals, communications, and tracks to strengthen the safe and smooth transportation system. Construction is scheduled to be completed in 2030.MHI delivered a complete APM system for Singapore Changi Airport in 2007, connecting the approximately 6,400 meters between the airport's three terminals. MHI has since undertaken work to enhance the system's transport capacity, including increasing the number of vehicles, and has continually provided operation and maintenance (O&M) under contract.Since the project is for refurbishment of the existing line that is currently in operation, the renewal work needs to be conducted while maintaining smooth operation with minimal service disruption on the existing route. MHI will draw on the know-how and experience it has cultivated through previous construction projects to provide users of Singapore Changi Airport, one of Southeast Asia's leading hub airports, with a more comfortable and reliable way to travel within the airport.MHI Group will continue to contribute to the world through services that ensure the comfortable and safe transport of people and goods.(Note) APM systems are used worldwide to connect air terminals, or function as transportation systems that serve areas near airports.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.

TOKYO, June 25, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Anime Tokyo Station, an exhibition center for Japanese anime operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Association of Japanese Animations, has welcomed 174,935 visitors from Japan and overseas (as of June 1, 2025) as a facility that promotes the appeal of Japanese anime to the world under the motto, “Making ANIME more interesting, Bringing ANIME far into the future.”This time, the official Tokyo Station anime YouTube channel is hosting its first public recording event on July 7, 2025, featuring a chat and dramatic reading by voice actors Miina Tominaga, known for her roles as Katsuo in the nationally popular anime “Sazae-san” and as Dokin-chan in “Soreike! Anpanman,” as well as Wataru Takagi, known for his roles as Genta Kojima and Officer Takagi in “Detective Conan.” The event will be streamed on the official YouTube channel of Anime Tokyo Station on July 12 and 13 for a limited time only. The event will be held in two parts. The first part will feature a variety-show-style chat interspersed with drawing demonstrations*1 by animators. Two experienced voice actors in the world of Japanese anime and television will talk about episodes of their works and their deep involvement in anime and dramas, delivering fun content only available at Anime Tokyo Station. The second part will feature a dramatic reading of “Aru Hareta Hi Ni (One Sunny Day),” the second piece from the series “Arashi No Yoru Ni (One Stormy Night),” which was a hit at last year’s Anime Tokyo Station first anniversary event. Miina Tominaga and Wataru Takagi will perform it live with percussion and sound effects to give a realistic impression. In addition, there will be a rare chat with Yuichi Kimura, the author of the story.On the day of the event, 30 people will be selected by lucky draw to attend the recording. Entries will be accepted from June 9, 2025 via a dedicated form.*2Please take this opportunity to enjoy this special summer event by Anime Tokyo Station, either by attending in person or streaming the event online.*1 Video recording may be shown.*2 The application has already been closed.Overview of Tanabata Festival at Anime Tokyo Station(1) Date & time: July 7, 2025 Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; Performance starts at 6:00 p.m. and ends at 7:30 p.m. (scheduled)(2) Venue: Dedicated venue, 1st floor, Anime Tokyo Station (Tokyu East 5, 2-25-5 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo) (3) Performed by: Miina Tominaga, Wataru Takagi, Yuichi Kimura (author of “Arashi No Yoru Ni”), and others(4) Contents:[Part 1] Variety-show-style chat by MCsFree chat between the two experienced voice actors about episodes of their works and their deep involvement with anime and dramaDrawing demonstration by animators*[Part 2] Live performance of dramatic reading of “Aru Hareta Hi Ni”Chat with Yuichi Kimura, the author of “Arashi No Yoru Ni”*Video recording may be shown.(5) Streaming: July 12 and 13, 2025 for a limited time onlyAvailable on the Anime Tokyo Station official YouTube channel for a limited time only*Please be aware that performers and contents are subject to change without notice.  Venue Overview- Name: Anime Tokyo Station (also known as "Anime Tokyo")- Location: Floors B1 to 2F of Tokyu East 5 (2-25-5 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo)*4 minutes on foot from Ikebukuro Station- Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (last admission: 6:45 p.m. special exhibition ends at 6:30 p.m.)- Closed: Mondays*If Monday falls on a holiday, the venue will be open on Monday and closed on the following dayNew Year's holiday periodMay be closed on other daysPlease check the venue website before coming.- Admission fee: Free- Website: https://animetokyo.jp/Inquiries regarding this press releasePublic Relations Office of "Anime Tokyo Station" (Kyodo PR)Contact person: Miri YasudaE-mail: animetokyo-pr@kyodo-pr.co.jpPress release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20250625.pdf  Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

HYOGO, Japan, June 25, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Technica Zen, Inc. (Headquarters: Ashiya, Hyogo; CEO: Takaya Terakawa) and BSI Professional Services Japan K.K. (Headquarters: Yokohama, Kanagawa; President: Hidehiko Kojima) have jointly launched a new, customizable AI Literacy and Governance training service aimed at strengthening AI governance in Japanese companies.As AI continues to evolve and permeate various industries, there is a growing need for companies to ensure their teams—from general employees to developers and executives—are equipped with the knowledge and insights to responsibly utilize and govern AI technologies.The training program is structured into five comprehensive modules, covering both domestic and international regulations, governance frameworks, and practical implementation strategies. Each module is designed to reflect the latest developments in AI governance, including the EU AI Act, Japan's AI Service Provider Guidelines, and the newly enacted AI Promotion Law.This initiative also responds to findings from BSI’s 2024 global AI maturity survey, which revealed that Japan ranked the lowest among nine countries. To address this, Technica Zen and BSI PSJ aim to instill foundational AI literacy across user levels and cultivate governance capabilities among professionals responsible for AI development and oversight.*Survey report available here: https://www.bsigroup.com/ja-JP/insights-and-media/media-centre/press-releases/2024/september/survey-ai-maturity/Starting July 1, organizations can access tailored training sessions aligned with their specific AI strategies, policies, and use cases. An on-demand version of the training featuring standard content will also be available soon.The program is supervised by globally certified experts, including AIGP® credential holders from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), ensuring the training meets the highest standards in AI governance education.For details and registration, visit: https://technica-zen.com/ai-governance-training/ai-governance-training-en/About Technica ZenTechnica Zen is the one and the only independent privacy-focused consulting firm in Japan. Founded in 2015, Technica Zen has supported Japanese major companies and others to become privacy compliant. Technica Zen has a strong global presence and does business in partnership with major privacy industry players. https://technica-zen.com/ For Media Inquiries:BSI Group Japan – Sales & Marketing DivisionOCEAN GATE MINATO MIRAI 3F, 3-7-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-0012Tel: +81 45-414-3021Email: Japan.Marketing@bsigroup.com Technica Zen, Inc. – Contact: Training divisionTel: +81 797-52-9139Email: info@technica-zen.com  Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.