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Completion ceremony and agreement signing ceremony TOKYO, October 23, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Power, a power solutions brand of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), has completed the retrofit of Unit 3 at the Darajat Geothermal Power Plant in Indonesia, owned by local geothermal power producer Star Energy Geothermal Darajat II, Limited (SEG), and commenced commercial operation. The renovation has increased the power output from 121 megawatts (MW) prior to the retrofit to 129 MW, making it the largest single-unit geothermal power unit in Indonesia. Geothermal power is a renewable energy source with extremely low CO2 emissions during operation, and this retrofit contributes to Indonesia's decarbonization efforts and increases its renewable energy ratio.The retrofit project involved a partial upgrade of facilities using steam turbines manufactured by MHI's Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works in Nagasaki. Mitsubishi Power handled the design, manufacturing, and installation support, with local subsidiary PT. Mitsubishi Power Indonesia carrying out the on-site installation work through turnkey project execution. Mitsubishi Power achieved operational performance exceeding guaranteed values, adhered to the contract schedule, and completed the project without any safety incidents. This success is the result of the advanced construction technology cultivated by MHI Group, and Mitsubishi Power Indonesia's strong local project execution capabilities.A ceremony commemorating the project completion and the re-commissioning of Unit 3 was held on October 14 in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta. Alongside this ceremony, Mitsubishi Power and SEG signed a Technical Study and Cooperation Agreement (TSCA) to begin discussions on using the latest maintenance technologies to increase steam turbine output and enhance the plant's reliability and availability. Under this TSCA, Mitsubishi Power Indonesia will support efforts to maximize the asset value of the power plant by introducing the latest technologies from MHI Group to create and deliver unprecedented value. These initiatives are based on the Innovative Total Optimization (ITO) strategy adopted by MHI Group, which aims to provide ongoing value to customers throughout the equipment lifecycle.Commenting on the project completion, Shigeo Yakushijin, Executive Vice President, Mitsubishi Power, said: "The retrofit of Unit 3 at the Darajat Geothermal Power Plant increased the power output while achieving operational performance exceeding guaranteed values and was completed in a short timeframe without any safety incident. In particular, by adopting innovative construction methods that leverage our expertise as the original designer and manufacturer, and through turnkey project execution, we significantly shortened the construction period, which we believe demonstrates the new value delivered to customers. With its cutting-edge technology and local service structure, MHI Group will continue to be a trusted partner for customers."MHI Group will continue to pursue efforts for the widespread adoption of high-performance and reliable technologies, contributing to the stable supply of electricity essential for economic development worldwide, as well as energy decarbonization to protect the global environment. Further, through its ITO initiatives, MHI Group will offer customers new value throughout the product lifecycle, and work to create value that transcends conventional boundaries.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 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

News Highlights:- DOCOMO and NTT will begin the world's first demonstration of AI-coordinated control at radio base stations, in which workload shifting—the transfer of communications-processing loads between sites—is integrated with energy management for solar power generation and battery storage.- This demonstration will evaluate this new technology in three scenarios: normal operations, periods of tight electricity supply and demand, and power outages. It will assess the potential to maximize renewable energy use, contribute to power-grid stability, and keep communications services running longer during outages.- The two companies aim to help build sustainable, disaster-resilient social infrastructure for the 6G/IOWN era.TOKYO, JAPAN, October 23, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NTT DOCOMO, INC. and NTT, Inc. announced today that they have developed a technology that uses AI to optimally coordinate and control radio base station communications-processing workloads and the operation of distributed energy resources,*1 including solar power generation and storage batteries. The two companies will jointly begin a demonstration on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, to verify this new technology's effectiveness in increasing the use of renewable energy, supporting demand response (DR)*2 during periods of tight electricity supply and demand, and improving communications service continuity during disasters. This is the world's first demonstration at base stations using this technology.*3In recent years, the spread of generative AI and other developments have accelerated society's digital transformation, and the electricity consumed by communications networks has been rising. At the same time, expanding the use of renewable energy to help achieve a decarbonized society and strengthening communications infrastructure to prepare for large-scale disasters are important social challenges. At conventional base stations, however, communications and power equipment have generally been controlled independently, primarily according to their respective operating conditions. As a result, it has been difficult to operate communications equipment in response to renewable energy generation under normal conditions, or to coordinate the use of limited power with the operations of communications equipment during outages caused by disasters and other events.This demonstration will use workload shifting (WLS) technology,*4 which moves communications-processing workloads between base stations, together with DOCOMO's energy management system (EMS) platform,*5 which manages distributed energy resources such as solar power generation and storage batteries. Based on operating plans calculated by AI, NTT will control the communications load at each base station, while DOCOMO will control the storage batteries. This will enable the companies to coordinate and optimize communications and power equipment as an integrated system.NTT will build a verification environment using open-source software (OSS)*6 to simulate the communications processing performed by a virtualized radio access network (vRAN). The environment will be connected to DOCOMO's base stations. Using this setup, DOCOMO and NTT will test WLS operations that take into account the status of distributed energy resources and assess the technology's effectiveness across all three scenarios: normal operations, periods of tight electricity supply and demand, and power outages.Configuration of the DemonstrationThis technology links workload shifts between sites with the charging and discharging of storage batteries. DOCOMO and NTT aim to increase renewable energy use and help stabilize the power grid through DR when electricity supply and demand are tight. This will enable base stations that handle communications processing to be switched flexibly in response to renewable energy generation, making effective use of renewable energy that was previously underutilized.In particular, during DR, this technology will help ease pressure on electricity supply and demand by reducing power consumption at the participating site, both by discharging storage batteries and by shifting communications-processing workloads to other sites. During power outages caused by disasters and other events, workloads can be shifted to other sites to reduce power consumption at the affected site. This can extend the backup time provided by storage batteries and help maintain communications services longer.Conceptual Application of this new coordinated optimization technologyDOCOMO and NTT plan to complete the demonstration by the end of December 2026 and evaluate this new technology's effectiveness. Going forward, the two companies will consider linking the technology with data centers and extending it to a wider range of energy resources. They aim to help build sustainable, disaster-resilient social infrastructure for the 6G/IOWN era.DOCOMO and NTT will have a booth showcasing this initiative at NTT R&D FORUM 2026, which will be held at the NTT Musashino R&D Center on November 18 - 20 and November 24 - 25, 2026.*1 Relatively small-scale energy resources installed in a distributed manner close to consumers, in contrast to large power plants. Examples include solar power generation and fuel cells. In this demonstration, the term covers these resources as well as storage batteries.*2 A mechanism for maintaining the balance between electricity supply and demand by having users, such as businesses and households, adjust their electricity use, for example, by conserving energy, in response to supply-and-demand conditions.*3 Based on research by DOCOMO and NTT as of October 20, 2026.*4 A technology for moving computational workloads handled by servers and other systems distributed across multiple sites from one site to another in response to electricity supply-and-demand conditions and other factors.*5 A system that uses information technology to optimally control and manage energy equipment, such as solar power generation and storage batteries.*6 Software whose source code is publicly available and that anyone may freely modify and redistribute at no charge.About NTT DOCOMONTT DOCOMO, Japan's leading mobile operator with over 91 million subscribers, is one of the global leaders in 3G, 4G and 5G mobile network technologies. Under the slogan “Bridging Worlds for Wonder & Happiness,” DOCOMO is actively collaborating with global partners to expand its business scope from mobile services to comprehensive solutions, aiming to deliver unsurpassed value and drive innovation in technology and communications, ultimately to support positive change and advancement in global society. https://www.docomo.ne.jp/english/About NTTNTT is a leading global technology innovator, providing a broad range of services to both consumers and businesses. As a mobile operator and provider of infrastructure, networks, and services, NTT is dedicated to promoting a sustainable future through cutting-edge innovations. Our portfolio includes business consulting, AI-powered solutions, application services, global networks, cybersecurity, data center and edge computing, all supported by our deep global industry expertise. Generating over $90 billion in revenue and employing 340,000 professionals, we allocate 30% of our annual profits to fundamental research and development. With operations spanning more than 70 countries and regions, our clients include over 75% of Fortune Global 100 companies, alongside thousands of enterprises, government organizations, and millions of consumers. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Mountain View, CA, 22 Oct, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc. ("Unicycive" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: UNCY), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies for patients with kidney disease, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the resubmission of its New Drug Application (NDA) for oxylanthanum carbonate (OLC), the Company's investigational oral phosphate binder for the treatment of hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis. The NDA was resubmitted following a Complete Response Letter (CRL) received in June 2026. The FDA has deemed the OLC resubmission a Class II with a six-month review period from the resubmission date, and set a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target action date of March 25, 2027.Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc. is a B2i Digital Featured Company. See the company's in-depth profile at: https://b2idigital.com/unicycive-therapeutics."We are pleased that the FDA has accepted the resubmission of our NDA for OLC and assigned a PDUFA date," said Shalabh Gupta, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Unicycive. "This resubmission includes CMC data from a new third-party drug product manufacturing vendor. The new vendor's facility was last inspected by the FDA in March 2024 and received 'No Action Indicated' status. We hope to continue working with the FDA toward potential approval of this important medication to patients with CKD on dialysis who need additional treatment options for managing hyperphosphatemia."The Company does not know whether the FDA will decide to conduct a pre-approval inspection of the new third-party DP vendor. Additionally, if the original third-party manufacturing vendor is inspected in the near term and finds that its facility complies with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), the Company plans to seek FDA alignment on a shorter approval timeline.The Company resubmitted the NDA following the second CRL, which cited deficiencies previously identified at the original third-party manufacturer of the drug product, which the FDA had not been able to re-inspect during the prior submission review.The timing and outcome of any FDA inspection of the original third-party vendor will be determined solely by the FDA.The NDA is supported by data from three clinical studies (a Phase 1 study in healthy volunteers, a bioequivalence study in healthy volunteers, and a tolerability study of OLC in CKD patients on dialysis), multiple preclinical studies, as well as CMC data. The FDA did not raise any concerns regarding OLC's preclinical or clinical data, including safety data, included in the original NDA submission.About Oxylanthanum CarbonateOLC is an investigational oral phosphate binder that leverages proprietary nanoparticle technology to deliver high phosphate binding potency, reducing the number and size of pills that patients must take to treat hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis. Its potential best-in-class profile may have meaningful patient adherence benefits over currently available treatment options as it requires a lower pill burden. Unicycive is seeking FDA approval of OLC via the 505(b)(2) regulatory pathway. OLC is protected by a strong global patent portfolio including issued patents on composition of matter with exclusivity until 2031, and with the potential for patent term extension until 2035.About HyperphosphatemiaHyperphosphatemia is a serious medical condition that occurs in nearly all patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Annually there are over 450,000 individuals in the U.S. that require medication to control their phosphate levels.[1] Uncontrolled hyperphosphatemia is strongly associated with increased death and hospitalization for CKD patients on dialysis. Treatment of hyperphosphatemia is aimed at lowering serum phosphate levels via two means: (1) restricting dietary phosphorus intake; and (2) using, on a daily basis, and with each meal, oral phosphate binding drugs that facilitate fecal elimination of dietary phosphate rather than its absorption from the gastrointestinal tract into the bloodstream.[1] Flythe JE. Dialysis-Past, Present, and Future: A Kidney360 Perspectives Series. Kidney360. 2023 May 1;4(5):567-568. doi: 10.34067/KID.0000000000000145.About Unicycive TherapeuticsUnicycive Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing novel treatments for kidney diseases. Unicycive's lead investigational treatment is oxylanthanum carbonate, a novel phosphate binding agent for the treatment of hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis. Unicycive’s second investigational treatment UNI-494 is intended for the treatment of conditions related to acute kidney injury. It has been granted orphan drug designation (ODD) by the FDA for the prevention of Delayed Graft Function (DGF) in kidney transplant patients and has completed a Phase 1 dose-ranging safety study in healthy volunteers. For more information, please visit Unicycive.com.Forward-looking statementsCertain statements in this press release are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified using words such as "anticipate," "believe," "forecast," "estimated" and "intend" or other similar terms or expressions that concern Unicycive's expectations, strategy, plans or intentions. These forward-looking statements are based on Unicycive's current expectations and actual results could differ materially. There are several factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, clinical trials involve a lengthy and expensive process with an uncertain outcome, and results of earlier studies and trials may not be predictive of future trial results; Unicycive's clinical trials may be suspended or discontinued due to unexpected side effects or other safety risks that could preclude approval of our product candidates; Unicycive's dependence on third parties for manufacturing; the possibility that FDA may require inspection of any vendor prior to approval, which could delay or prevent approval of its NDA; the risk that the inspection of the original or new third-party manufacturing vendor may not occur within a timeframe that benefits its regulatory timeline, or may result in adverse findings; risks related to business interruptions, which could seriously harm its financial condition and increase its costs and expenses; dependence on key personnel; substantial competition; uncertainties of patent protection and litigation; dependence upon third parties; market acceptance of its products; and risks related to failure to obtain FDA clearances or approvals and noncompliance with FDA regulations. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including: the uncertainties related to market conditions and other factors described more fully in the section entitled 'Risk Factors' in Unicycive's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and Unicycive specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.Investor Contacts: Kevin Gardner, LifeSci Advisors, kgardner@lifesciadvisors.comMedia Contact: Unicycive Therapeutics, media@unicycive.comAdditional Contact: David Shapiro, B2i Digital, Inc., +1 212-579-4844, david@b2idigital.comB2i Digital Social Media:LinkedInXFacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTokStocktwitsRedditPinterestThreadsTo learn more about the B2i Digital Media Network, visit: https://b2idigital.com/media-networkSOURCE: Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Mountain View, CA, 21 Oct, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc. ("Unicycive" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: UNCY), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing therapies for patients with kidney disease, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted the resubmission of its New Drug Application (NDA) for oxylanthanum carbonate (OLC), the Company's investigational oral phosphate binder for the treatment of hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis. The NDA was resubmitted following a Complete Response Letter (CRL) received in June 2026. The FDA has deemed the OLC resubmission a Class II with a six-month review period from the resubmission date, and set a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) target action date of March 25, 2027.Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc. is a B2i Digital Featured Company. See the company's in-depth profile at: https://b2idigital.com/unicycive-therapeutics."We are pleased that the FDA has accepted the resubmission of our NDA for OLC and assigned a PDUFA date," said Shalabh Gupta, M.D., Chief Executive Officer of Unicycive. "This resubmission includes CMC data from a new third-party drug product manufacturing vendor. The new vendor's facility was last inspected by the FDA in March 2024 and received 'No Action Indicated' status. We hope to continue working with the FDA toward potential approval of this important medication to patients with CKD on dialysis who need additional treatment options for managing hyperphosphatemia."The Company does not know whether the FDA will decide to conduct a pre-approval inspection of the new third-party DP vendor. Additionally, if the original third-party manufacturing vendor is inspected in the near term and finds that its facility complies with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), the Company plans to seek FDA alignment on a shorter approval timeline.The Company resubmitted the NDA following the second CRL, which cited deficiencies previously identified at the original third-party manufacturer of the drug product, which the FDA had not been able to re-inspect during the prior submission review.The timing and outcome of any FDA inspection of the original third-party vendor will be determined solely by the FDA.The NDA is supported by data from three clinical studies (a Phase 1 study in healthy volunteers, a bioequivalence study in healthy volunteers, and a tolerability study of OLC in CKD patients on dialysis), multiple preclinical studies, as well as CMC data. The FDA did not raise any concerns regarding OLC's preclinical or clinical data, including safety data, included in the original NDA submission.About Oxylanthanum CarbonateOLC is an investigational oral phosphate binder that leverages proprietary nanoparticle technology to deliver high phosphate binding potency, reducing the number and size of pills that patients must take to treat hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis. Its potential best-in-class profile may have meaningful patient adherence benefits over currently available treatment options as it requires a lower pill burden. Unicycive is seeking FDA approval of OLC via the 505(b)(2) regulatory pathway. OLC is protected by a strong global patent portfolio including issued patents on composition of matter with exclusivity until 2031, and with the potential for patent term extension until 2035.About HyperphosphatemiaHyperphosphatemia is a serious medical condition that occurs in nearly all patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Annually there are over 450,000 individuals in the U.S. that require medication to control their phosphate levels.[1] Uncontrolled hyperphosphatemia is strongly associated with increased death and hospitalization for CKD patients on dialysis. Treatment of hyperphosphatemia is aimed at lowering serum phosphate levels via two means: (1) restricting dietary phosphorus intake; and (2) using, on a daily basis, and with each meal, oral phosphate binding drugs that facilitate fecal elimination of dietary phosphate rather than its absorption from the gastrointestinal tract into the bloodstream.[1] Flythe JE. Dialysis-Past, Present, and Future: A Kidney360 Perspectives Series. Kidney360. 2023 May 1;4(5):567-568. doi: 10.34067/KID.0000000000000145.About Unicycive TherapeuticsUnicycive Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing novel treatments for kidney diseases. Unicycive's lead investigational treatment is oxylanthanum carbonate, a novel phosphate binding agent for the treatment of hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis. Unicycive’s second investigational treatment UNI-494 is intended for the treatment of conditions related to acute kidney injury. It has been granted orphan drug designation (ODD) by the FDA for the prevention of Delayed Graft Function (DGF) in kidney transplant patients and has completed a Phase 1 dose-ranging safety study in healthy volunteers. For more information, please visit Unicycive.com.Forward-looking statementsCertain statements in this press release are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified using words such as "anticipate," "believe," "forecast," "estimated" and "intend" or other similar terms or expressions that concern Unicycive's expectations, strategy, plans or intentions. These forward-looking statements are based on Unicycive's current expectations and actual results could differ materially. There are several factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, clinical trials involve a lengthy and expensive process with an uncertain outcome, and results of earlier studies and trials may not be predictive of future trial results; Unicycive's clinical trials may be suspended or discontinued due to unexpected side effects or other safety risks that could preclude approval of our product candidates; Unicycive's dependence on third parties for manufacturing; the possibility that FDA may require inspection of any vendor prior to approval, which could delay or prevent approval of its NDA; the risk that the inspection of the original or new third-party manufacturing vendor may not occur within a timeframe that benefits its regulatory timeline, or may result in adverse findings; risks related to business interruptions, which could seriously harm its financial condition and increase its costs and expenses; dependence on key personnel; substantial competition; uncertainties of patent protection and litigation; dependence upon third parties; market acceptance of its products; and risks related to failure to obtain FDA clearances or approvals and noncompliance with FDA regulations. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including: the uncertainties related to market conditions and other factors described more fully in the section entitled 'Risk Factors' in Unicycive's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and Unicycive specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.Investor Contacts:Kevin Gardner, LifeSci Advisors, kgardner@lifesciadvisors.comMedia Contact:Unicycive Therapeutics, media@unicycive.comAdditional Contact:David Shapiro, B2i Digital, Inc., +1 212-579-4844, david@b2idigital.comB2i Digital Social Media:LinkedInXFacebookInstagramYouTubeTikTokStocktwitsRedditPinterestThreadsTo learn more about the B2i Digital Media Network, visit: https://b2idigital.com/media-networkSOURCE: Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Oct 21, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), a company engaged in the industrial precious metals business of TANAKA, announced that it will establish TANAKA MEP REFINERY SDN. BHD., a joint venture company that will engage in precious metal recycling and refining, with Malaysia-based resource recovery company MEP Enviro Technology Sdn. Bhd. (MEP).The new company will be established in Batu Kawan Industrial Park in Penang, Malaysia, with TANAKA’s holding a 66.7% stake and MEP holding a 33.3% stake. Its business activities will include the analysis of recovered materials, precious metal refining to a purity of 4N (99.99%), and the manufacture, import, export, and sale of precious metal products. The facility is scheduled to begin operations in April 2029.On October 8, 2026, a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the new facility was held at the planned construction site. In addition to representatives from TANAKA and MEP, the ceremony was attended by distinguished guests including Tun Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Ramli bin Ngah Talib, Governor of Penang; YAB Tuan Chow Kon Yeow, Chief Minister of Penang; Shinya Machida, Consul-General of Japan in Penang, and other state government officials.Business of TANAKA MEP REFINERY SDN. BHD.With a concentration of semiconductor, electronic component, and other manufacturing industries in Malaysia and across the ASEAN region, demand is growing for the recovery and recycling of precious metal-containing scrap generated during manufacturing processes. At the same time, amid increasingly stringent environmental regulations and a growing focus on circular resource use, waste such as end-of-life electronic equipment (e-waste) is expected to be properly processed and recycled within the countries and regions where it is generated. Global companies are also pursuing initiatives to support a circular economy, further increasing the importance of recovering and reusing resources containing precious metals.TANAKA and MEP entered into a technical assistance agreement for precious metal recovery in August 2024 and have since worked together to advance precious metal recycling in Malaysia. TANAKA MEP REFINERY SDN. BHD. will receive recovered materials preprocessed by MEP and carry out precious metal analysis and refining; manufacture, import, export, and sell precious metal products; and trade, lease, and store precious metal bullion. In the initial stage of operations, the company plans to produce gold with a purity of 4N (99.99%) and potassium gold cyanide (PGC) for the electrical and electronics (E&E) and semiconductor industries.By combining TANAKA’s long-standing expertise in precious metal refining and processing with its know-how in quality control, production management, and other areas, the companies will establish an integrated framework for precious metal recycling within Malaysia.To make effective use of finite precious metal resources and contribute to a circular economy and stable precious metal procurement, TANAKA has been developing a global precious metal recycling network, with recovery and refining facilities in Japan, Europe, North America, China, Taiwan, and other regions. The establishment of the new company in Malaysia will further strengthen TANAKA’s precious metal recycling operations in the ASEAN region.Overview of the New CompanyCompany Name: TANAKA MEP REFINERY SDN. BHD.Location: Batu Kawan Industrial Park, Penang, MalaysiaShareholding: TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd. 66.7%; MEP Enviro Technology Sdn. Bhd. 33.3%Business Activities: Analysis of recovered materials; precious metal refining; manufacture, import, export, and sale of precious metal products; trading and leasing of precious metal bullion, among other activitiesStart of Facility Operations: Scheduled for April 2029Photo from the Groundbreaking Ceremony About MEP Enviro Technology Sdn. Bhd.Company Name: MEP Enviro Technology Sdn. Bhd. (MEPSB)Founded: 2005Representative: Sean OngSales: RM243.5 million (consolidated, fiscal year ended December 2025)*Employees: 580 (group total; 450 in Malaysia)Locations: Malaysia (4 facilities), Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Singapore, and Hong KongWebsite: https://www.mepsb.com*Approximately 9,400 million yen, calculated at an exchange rate of 1 Malaysian ringgit = 38.6 yen.About TANAKASince its foundation in 1885, TANAKA has built a portfolio of products to support a diversified range of business uses focused on precious metals. TANAKA is a leader in Japan regarding the volume of precious metals it handles. Over many years, TANAKA has manufactured and sold precious metal products for industry and provided precious metals in such forms as jewelry and assets. As precious metals specialists, all Group companies in Japan and worldwide collaborate on manufacturing, sales, and technology development to offer a full range of products and services.With 5,778 employees, the group’s consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ended December 2025 were 1,097,813 million yen.TANAKA Industrial Precious Metal Materials Portalhttps://tanaka-preciousmetals.comProduct inquiriesTANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-on-industrial-products/Press inquiriesTANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-for-media/Press Release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20261021_EN.pdf Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Kawasaki, Nagoya, Yokosuka and Tokyo, Japan, October 21, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited[1] (Fujitsu), Nagoya University, Tokai National Higher Education and Research System[2] (Nagoya University), the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology[3] (JAMSTEC), and the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology[4] (NICT), together with their research partners in Japan and Portugal[5], today announced the development of the world’s first technology[6] that uses observational data from five spacecraft to objectively, reproducibly and automatically determine the parameters of physical simulations used to calculate the arrival of solar energetic particles (SEPs)[7], improving the simulations’ accuracy. SEPs can expose astronauts to radiation and cause satellite malfunctions. The results were published in the journal Scientific Reports[8].Applying this technology to SEP arrival prediction is expected to help reduce satellite failures and promote the use of satellite data. By reducing radiation exposure risks, it can also help ensure astronaut safety and, in the future, contribute to the creation of new industries associated with lunar base activities. Because SEPs are electrically charged and scatter as they travel along magnetic field lines extending from the Sun, predicting their arrival is extremely difficult. Until now, experts have determined parameter values through experience and trial and error so that simulations could reproduce observations of past events. This approach, however, made it difficult to objectively justify the values and reproduce the results using the same procedure. The research group therefore automated parameter setting using black-box optimization[9]. Specifically, the group succeeded in automatically setting 19 parameters[10] for a physical simulation that calculates SEP intensities and arrival times, minimizing discrepancies between the simulation and observations made by five spacecraft, including BepiColombo, the Mercury exploration mission conducted as a joint European-Japanese project. At the core of the technology is the Fujitsu Solar Energetic particle Intelligent Tuning and Evaluation Network (SEITEN)[11], developed by Fujitsu. SEITEN links SUSANOO[12], a magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) simulation[13] developed by the Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research at Nagoya University and operated by NICT, with SEPIF[14], a particle acceleration and transport model developed by JAMSTEC. Using black-box optimization, it automatically determines parameters related to particle acceleration and transport. Interplanetary scintillation (IPS)[12] observational data from Nagoya University’s Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research were also used to select the MHD simulation settings. Using observational data from multiple spacecraft, the research group automated the complex task of setting parameters representing factors such as the strength of particle scattering, while also enabling estimation of their spatial distribution[15]. This represents an important step toward the practical application of technology for accurately predicting SEP intensities and arrival times. Figure 1: Comparison between conventional parameter determination and the new technology. This schematic views the Sun from above its north pole. The spiraling lines extending from the Sun represent magnetic field lines, and the symbols show the positions of the five spacecraft on October 10, 2021 (PSP: Parker Solar Probe; SolO: Solar Orbiter). Figure 2: Overview of the technology. Two physical simulations are linked, and mathematical optimization automatically and repeatedly updates parameter values to reduce discrepancies between the calculations and observations from the five spacecraft.BackgroundThe sphere of human activity is expanding from Earth orbit to the lunar surface. Japan’s Basic Plan on Space Policy, approved by the Cabinet in June 2023, calls for the phased development of power, communications, positioning and other systems to support sustainable human activity on the Moon and aims to create new industries. International initiatives for human lunar activity, including the Artemis program in which Japan participates, are also progressing. At the same time, radiation arriving from the Sun, including SEPs, is one of the factors that threaten the safety of such space activities. Solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs)[16] can accelerate particles such as protons and electrons to speeds reaching several tens of percent of the speed of light and release them into interplanetary space. The resulting SEPs can cause equipment failures and malfunctions in satellites and pose radiation exposure risks to astronauts. As lunar activity becomes more extensive, it is therefore important to determine in advance when, where and how intensely SEPs will arrive. One promising way to predict their arrival is through simulations that calculate particle acceleration and transport based on physical laws. However, these simulations include many values, or free parameters, that cannot be measured directly from observations. Representative examples include injection efficiency, the fraction of particles ahead of a shock wave that enter the acceleration process, and mean free path, a measure of the distance particles travel along a magnetic field line before being scattered. Even slight changes in these values can alter predicted particle intensities by orders of magnitude.The parameters must therefore be adjusted to match past observational data. Conventional adjustment methods, however, depend on experts’ experience and trial and error, making it difficult to objectively justify the values or reproduce them using the same procedure. In addition, the number of parameters has often been kept small enough to allow manual adjustment. As a result, values that are thought to differ by magnetic field line could not be determined for each field line from observational data. Attempting to determine separate values for each line increases the number of parameters. Simply testing 10 values for each of the 19 parameters addressed in this study would produce 10^19 combinations. Since manually searching for a combination that simultaneously matches observations from multiple distant locations is impractical, a mechanism was needed to search objectively and reproducibly based on observational data.Future PlansFujitsu, Nagoya University, JAMSTEC and NICT will further advance this technology to realize more reliable prediction capabilities. By enabling earlier assessment of radiation exposure and satellite failure risks, the organizations aim to contribute to improved safety in lunar industries such as construction and transportation, as well as in sustainable human activities on the Moon.Trademark informationAll product names and other proper nouns mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.[1] Fujitsu Limited:Head office: Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan. Representative Director and CEO: Takahito Tokita.[2] Nagoya University, Tokai National Higher Education and Research System:Location: Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. President: Naoshi Sugiyama. The research was conducted with the university’s Institute for Space-Earth Environmental Research (ISEE).[3] Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology:Location: Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan. President: Tomohiko Kawamura.[4] National Institute of Information and Communications Technology:Location: Koganei, Tokyo, Japan. President: Hideo Ohno.[5] Research participants:In addition to Fujitsu, Nagoya University’s ISEE, JAMSTEC and NICT, the research involved the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), the Laboratory of Instrumentation and Experimental Particle Physics (LIP) and the University of Lisbon, both in Portugal.[6] Basis for the “world’s first” claim (according to Fujitsu research, as of October 2026):The novelty of this technology lies in its simultaneous fulfillment of the following three conditions:(1) It uses simultaneous observations from multiple spacecraft as constraints, enabling the identification of parameters that vary by direction.(2) It couples an MHD simulation with a particle acceleration and transport model, enabling the strength and shape of shocks generated by coronal mass ejections (CMEs) to be reflected in particle acceleration calculations.(3) It automatically determines parameters related to particle acceleration and transport through black-box optimization, without manual intervention during the search.[7] Solar energetic particles (SEPs):High-energy protons and electrons accelerated by solar flares and CMEs and released into interplanetary space. This research focused on protons.[8] Paper information:Hiroyuki Tako Ishikawa et al., “Automated Optimization of Solar Energetic Particle Acceleration and Transport Parameters Against Five-Spacecraft Observations of the 9 October 2021 Event,” Scientific Reports (2026). DOI: 10.1038/s41598-026-70869-9. Published October 20, 2026.[9] Black-box optimization:A method that searches for good solutions through repeated trials and evaluations without assuming the internal structure of the objective function. This technology combines broad exploration using a quasi-Monte Carlo method (Sobol’ sequence) with focused exploration using TPE (Tree-structured Parzen Estimator), a form of Bayesian optimization. The open-source optimization framework Optuna was used for implementation.[10] Automatic setting of 19 parameters:The 19 parameters comprise seven mean free path values, one for each magnetic field line, representing scattering strength, and 12 injection efficiency values, one for each direction, representing the fraction of particles that enter the acceleration process at a shock wave. Because each trial requires a complete, time-consuming simulation, the number of trials is limited. The two-stage search described in Note 9 narrowed the candidates through 1,000 broad trials and 480 focused trials in promising regions, for a total of 1,480 trials. Applied to an SEP event that occurred on October 9, 2021 and was simultaneously observed by five spacecraft, the method broadly reproduced the onset, rise and peak of the particle intensity at all five spacecraft. The procedure and evaluation criteria were defined in advance, and independent repetitions confirmed the same overall trend.[11] Fujitsu Solar Energetic particle Intelligent Tuning and Evaluation Network (SEITEN):The name SEITEN is derived from the Japanese word seiten, meaning “clear sky.” It reflects two aspirations: to clear up the behavior of SEPs, and to help secure the all-clear, the state in which they pose no threat.[12] SUSANOO:An acronym for Space-weather-forecast-Usable System Anchored by Numerical Operations and Observations. Developed by Nagoya University’s ISEE, SUSANOO is an MHD simulation that calculates the propagation of solar wind and CMEs through interplanetary space. NICT operates the system and uses it for daily arrival predictions of solar-wind disturbances in space weather forecasting. Interplanetary scintillation (IPS) is the twinkling of radio waves from distant radio sources, caused by irregularities in the density of the solar wind that scatter the waves. The twinkling becomes stronger when a CME crosses the path of the radio waves. In this research, multiple SUSANOO-CME simulations were conducted with varying CME magnetic flux. IPS observables synthesized from the simulation results were compared with actual IPS observations made by Nagoya University’s ISEE. The case most consistent with IPS observations and another case most consistent with the CME arrival time at Earth were used for SEP acceleration and transport calculations.[13] MHD simulation:A computational method that treats plasma as a fluid and computes its behavior including interactions with magnetic fields.[14] SEPIF:An acronym for Solar Energetic Particle Injection and Focused transport model. Developed by JAMSTEC, SEPIF calculates particle acceleration at shock waves and transport along magnetic field lines.[15] Estimation of the spatial distribution of parameters and the five spacecraft:Because the shape and strength of a shock wave differ by direction as viewed from the Sun, the strength of particle scattering is also expected to vary by direction. A single observation point cannot distinguish these differences, so parameters previously had to be assumed spatially uniform. The new technology searched for solutions that simultaneously satisfied observations from five spacecraft located 0.33 to 1.0 astronomical units from the Sun (1 astronomical unit, the average Earth-Sun distance, is about 150 million km) and spread across approximately 50 degrees as viewed from the Sun, allowing directional parameter distributions to be estimated. The researchers also confirmed that assuming a uniform mean free path regardless of direction increased error and prevented the simultaneous reproduction of observations from all five spacecraft. The five spacecraft, each equipped with energetic particle instruments, are BepiColombo (a joint ESA-JAXA mission to Mercury), Solar Orbiter (a joint ESA-NASA mission), Parker Solar Probe (a NASA mission), STEREO-A (a NASA mission) and SOHO (a joint ESA-NASA mission).[16] Coronal mass ejection (CME):A large-scale eruption of plasma from the solar atmosphere. A fast CME can drive a shock wave at its leading edge that accelerates particles.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 100,000 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 3.5 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuAbout Nagoya University, Tokai National Higher Education and Research SystemBoasting a free and vibrant academic culture, Nagoya University has produced prominent leaders in Japanese industry through its globally renowned research and achievements, which have led to the awarding of Nobel Prizes to six Nagoya University scientists.About Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and TechnologyJAMSTEC is engaged in activities to contribute broadly to the improvement of science and technology, the development of academic research, and the understanding of the Earth and life through ocean research in Japan, a nation of oceans.JAMSTEC promotes research and studies on the understanding of the global environment, the utilization of ocean resources, and seismic and volcanic activities. In addition, we create new value from the data obtained through our research activities to contribute to the needs of society and the economy.About National Institute of Information and Communications TechnologyThe National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) is Japan’s sole National Research and Development Agency specializing in the field of information and communications technology and is charged with promoting the ICT sector as well as research and development in ICT, which drives economic growth and creates an affluent, safe and secure society. For more information, visit: https://www.nict.go.jp/en/Press ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic, Investor and Analyst Relations DivisionInquiriesNagoya University, Tokai National Higher Education and Research SystemPublic Relations Division, General Affairs DepartmentTel: +81-52-558-9735E-mail: nu_research@t.mail.nagoya-u.ac.jpJapan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and TechnologyPress Office, Business Promotion Department, Planning DivisionTel: +81-45-778-5690E-mail: press@jamstec.go.jpNational Institute of Information and Communications TechnologyPress Office, Public Relations DepartmentE-mail: publicity@nict.go.jp Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, Oct 20, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), a company engaged in the industrial precious metals business of TANAKA, has developed a lead-free precious metal quantum dot material responsive to near-infrared light through joint research with the Torimoto Laboratory at Nagoya University, Tokai National Higher Education and Research System. The new material offers a detection wavelength range comparable to that of conventional lead-based quantum dot materials while containing neither lead (Pb) nor cadmium (Cd). This makes the material promising for use in consumer electronics such as smartphones and in medical fields such as biosensing. Samples are scheduled to become available in January 2027.This material will be presented at Okinawa Colloids 2026, an international conference to be held in Okinawa from November 1 to 6, 2026, and at nano tech 2026: The 26th International Nanotechnology Exhibition & Conference, to be held from December 16 to 18, 2026.Photograph of Precious Metal Quantum Dot ProductsBackground to DevelopmentInfrared sensing technologies are increasingly being applied in a wide range of fields, including 3D sensing and wearable devices, facial recognition on smartphones, industrial inspection cameras, automotive LiDAR, and biosensing. These infrared sensing applications rely on photodetector materials that are sensitive to infrared light.For these applications, indium gallium arsenide (InGaAs) has conventionally been used as the primary photodetector material. Although it can detect infrared light at wavelengths of up to 1,700 nm with high sensitivity, its manufacturing process is complex, involving the use of vacuum processes, and yield and cost during mass production remain challenges. Demand for indium (In), meanwhile, has recently been growing rapidly in cutting-edge fields such as next-generation high-speed communication semiconductors for AI data centers, perovskite solar cells, and smartphone displays. However, indium production is limited relative to demand, raising concerns about stable supply.In contrast, quantum dot materials (semiconductor nanoparticles) made from lead sulfide (PbS) are being explored as an alternative to conventional InGaAs for infrared photodetection. These materials can be produced at low cost using printing processes while providing high sensing performance.Quantum dots are semiconductor particles several nanometers in size. Their distinctive feature is that the wavelengths of light they absorb and emit can be adjusted by controlling particle size. When integrated into sensors, they can also be deposited using printing processes suitable for large-area production. Sensors can therefore reportedly be manufactured at approximately one-tenth the cost of InGaAs sensors. However, PbS, a representative quantum dot material, contains lead, a substance regulated under the RoHS Directive, and its use in consumer electronics is therefore restricted. These restrictions reflect concerns over the effects of lead on human health and the environment.To address these challenges, TANAKA and Nagoya University have developed a next-generation lead-free quantum dot material composed primarily of precious metals.Features of the Precious Metal Quantum Dot Material Developed by TANAKADeveloped by TANAKA through joint research with Professor Torimoto of Nagoya University, this compound semiconductor quantum dot material is composed primarily of precious metals and is sensitive to infrared light. Like other quantum dot materials such as PbS, it requires no vacuum process and can be deposited using printing processes suitable for large-area production. It is therefore expected to simplify the manufacturing process and reduce process costs.In performance evaluations conducted by TANAKA, the newly developed silver-sulfur-tellurium (Ag-S-Te) quantum dots were incorporated as the active layer (photodetection layer) in a simple photosensor, which achieved a maximum external quantum efficiency (EQE) of 18.4% for short-wave infrared (SWIR) light in the 1,200–1,700 nm wavelength range. This wavelength range is less susceptible to noise from sunlight and the effects of adverse weather, enabling high-precision sensing outdoors. Light in this wavelength range also offers greater eye safety and readily penetrates materials and biological tissue.This development is expected to enable practical applications across a wide range of fields where the adoption of high-performance infrared sensors has previously been limited by cost and lead restrictions. These include consumer electronics such as smartphones (3D sensing for facial recognition and other functions), automotive LiDAR, industrial inspection cameras, and biosensing.a) Schematic of the process for forming an Ag-S-Te active layer (photodetection layer) by printing b) Cross-sectional electron microscope image of the stacked quantum dot material and layer structure of a simplified evaluation device c) Wavelength dependence of external quantum efficiency (EQE) under irradiation with visible to short-wave infrared lightIn addition to photodetector materials for SWIR sensing, TANAKA is developing luminescent materials for infrared applications using highly biocompatible elements. This quantum dot material can be applied to targeted imaging, in which specific lesions or cells are made to emit light for high-precision visualization. Because precious metal quantum dot materials contain no hazardous substances with high toxicity to living organisms, such as lead or cadmium, they also show promise for biomedical applications.Quantum Dot Material Customization and Recycling TechnologiesThrough joint research with Nagoya University, TANAKA has been developing technologies for controlling quantum dot material composition and particle size and for modifying particle surfaces. By using these technologies, TANAKA will offer optimal quantum dot materials tailored to customer requirements and applications, including customized optical properties such as light absorption and emission and improved process compatibility.In addition, although precious metals are used as the primary components of this quantum dot material, TANAKA's long-established precious metal recycling technologies will help reduce material costs. By recovering and refining precious metals from scrap generated during manufacturing and from used samples following customer evaluation and testing, TANAKA will help reduce initial evaluation costs during introduction and optimize operating costs during mass production.Future OutlookThis development will help realize safe and sustainable next-generation sensing technologies by providing a material that does not use indium, for which supply constraints are a concern, or lead, which is regulated under the RoHS Directive, and is expected to be well suited to mass production through printing processes. Drawing on its long-established precious metal materials technologies, TANAKA will continue improving the performance of precious metal quantum dot materials and developing applications, while pursuing real-world implementation in fields ranging from next-generation sensing to biomedical applications.About Nagoya UniversityNagoya University is a comprehensive university with a history spanning more than 150 years, tracing its roots to a temporary hospital and school established in 1871. Under its tradition of a "free and open-minded" academic culture, the university advances education and research at the highest global standards. Through sustained creative activities in research and education, the university pursues its mission of cultivating courageous intellectuals, strengthening its academic foundations, generating world-class intellectual achievements, and contributing to society.For more information, please visit https://en.nagoya-u.ac.jp/About TANAKASince its foundation in 1885, TANAKA has built a portfolio of products to support a diversified range of business uses focused on precious metals. TANAKA is a leader in Japan regarding the volume of precious metals it handles. Over many years, TANAKA has manufactured and sold precious metal products for industry and provided precious metals in such forms as jewelry and assets. As precious metals specialists, all Group companies in Japan and worldwide collaborate on manufacturing, sales, and technology development to offer a full range of products and services.With 5,778 employees, the group’s consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ended December 2025 were 1,097,813 million yen.TANAKA Industrial Precious Metal Materials Portalhttps://tanaka-preciousmetals.comProduct inquiriesTANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-on-industrial-products/Press inquiriesTANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd.https://tanaka-preciousmetals.com/en/inquiries-for-media/Press Release: https://www.acnnewswire.com/docs/files/20261020_EN.pdf Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

PRecious Communications' Banking AI Authority Index 2026 shows how visibility changes by question, service and language across six markets and 11 AI services / LLMs.43%: Same question. Different banks first. Across AI-route comparisons, the first-mentioned bank changed.34%: Business questions bring more banks into the answer. Business-banking responses named 34% more banks on average than consumer-banking answers.Six ASEAN markets: Being mentioned isn’t the same as being named first. The study maps both across Southeast Asian banking.Across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam, the study tracks 13 priority banks - and shows why appearing in an AI answer is not the same as being named first.SINGAPORE, Oct 20, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - PRecious Communications, an award-winning multi-market integrated communications consultancy, today released the regional findings of its flagship research study, the PRecious AI Authority Index: Southeast Asia Banking 2026. The research reveals that a bank prominent in one AI service may be far less visible or entirely absent in another. Across 1,628 eligible matched service comparisons, 706 pairsor 43%, produced a different first-mentioned bank when the tested AI service changed.The research establishes why corporate communications, and marketing leaders cannot rely on a single AI platform, dashboard score, or generic brand search to assess digital reputation. Powered by PRecious Pulse, the agency’s proprietary measurement and research platform, the study evaluated 2,740 response records spanning six Southeast Asian markets (Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam), eight languages, and 11 AI and search service proxies. The index also revealed that decision context significantly impacts competitive density: business-banking answers named 4.73 banks on average, compared with 3.52 for consumer-banking answers, a 34% wider competitive field."AI has made comparisons instant, but not consistent. Any brand - like banks in our study - can lead one answer and disappear from the next," said Lars Voedisch, Founder and Group CEO of PRecious Communications. "The job for communicators and marketers is not to chase one specific AI engine or manipulate a single metric. It is to build a clear, evidence-backed story across owned content, customer proof, and earned media that holds up regardless of the service, market, or language a buyer uses."Six Markets, Six Distinct AI Competitive LandscapesThe study demonstrates that Southeast Asia cannot be treated as a single information environment. While DBS and Maybank demonstrated consistent dominance across tested answers in Singapore and Malaysia respectively, and Vietcombank led across all question groups in Vietnam, markets like Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand showed divided or highly question-dependent results:Indonesia: BCA achieved the highest overall answer presence (86%), but BCA and Bank Mandiri tied on overall first mentions (34%), with leadership shifting based on whether the query addressed personal banking (BCA 63% first) or business banking (Bank Mandiri 56% first).Philippines: BPI led total answer reach across consumer (73%), business (96%), and trust questions (92%), yet BDO dominated first-mention prominence across all four tested question categories (up to 75% in business banking).Thailand: Kasikornbank led consumer banking first mentions (65%), while Bangkok Bank led business banking first mentions (60%). Language testing revealed that English and Thai prompts generated different first-mentioned banks in 60% of eligible matched comparisons (15 of 25 pairs)."In the 'Artificial Intelligence Economy,' executive teams must distinguish between answer presence and first-mention prominence," added Lars. "Being included in an AI response is a baseline requirement; leading the answer requires checkable public proof, consistent corporate reporting, and third-party media validation."Public Proof and Media VerificationThe Index emphasizes that AI models heavily rely on verifiable public evidence. For brand leaders, priority claims regarding security, digital transformation, or cross-border trade must be explicitly documented and consistent across corporate websites, leadership communications, regulatory filings, and independent earned media.Southeast Asia Is Not One Information EnvironmentThe regional study covers Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. It found consistent leaders in some markets and divided or question-dependent patterns in others. Different languages, banking structures and customer needs already make Southeast Asia diverse. AI can amplify that diversity by changing the brands, evidence, and answer order shown to different audiences.The study is diagnostic. It does not rank bank quality, trust, safety, customer preference or financial performance. First mention records answer order only. Results are a point-in-time August 2026 snapshot and can change as services, search, and public evidence change.The report is available online: https://pulse.preciouscomms.com/ai-authority-indexAbout the PRecious AI Authority Index - Note to EditorsThe PRecious AI Authority Index examines what AI says about a brand, which public evidence supports the answer, where the gaps are and what communications teams can change. PRecious Pulse is the measurement, research and insights platform behind the work.Banks tracked (16): 13 priority banks, grouped by home market - Indonesia: BCA and Bank Mandiri; Malaysia: Maybank and CIMB; Philippines: BPI and BDO; Singapore: DBS, OCBC and UOB; Thailand: Kasikornbank and Bangkok Bank; Vietnam: Vietcombank and Techcombank. Plus, three global-bank examples: HSBC, Standard Chartered and Citibank as additional examples from the business-banking analysis.Languages (8): English, Indonesian, Malay, Filipino, Thai, Vietnamese, Tamil and Chinese across the full study. Not every language was tested in every market or on every route.AI test routes (11): ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude, Google AI Search, Copilot, Meta AI, Grok, Qwen, DeepSeek and Kimi.Study timeframe: A point-in-time snapshot of tested AI answers from August to September 2026. Results may change as services, search and public evidence change.About PRecious CommunicationsPRecious Communications is an award-winning multi-market integrated communications consultancy specialising in go-to-market strategies and data-driven storytelling across Southeast Asia. Operating an AI-first strategic advisory model, the agency has offices in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, alongside partners across the wider Asia-Pacific region.Consistently recognized for setting new digital benchmarks, PRecious Communications secured major AI Transformation and Digital & Social Media honors at the PRCA APAC Awards 2026, alongside global distinction as a Silver Winner at the WCFA Davos Communications Awards 2026. These milestones build upon a highly decorated legacy, which includes being named the Medium-Sized Consultancy of the Year in Southeast Asia at the 2025 International Business Awards and the Most Innovative Public Relations Agency of the Year (APAC) 2025 at the NEXT Awards.Media contact: marketing@preciouscomms.com Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

MELBOURNE, Oct 20, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TransNusa, the Asia-Pacific region’s pioneering Premium Service Carrier, today marked a major international expansion milestone with the official launch of its maiden flight from Bali to Melbourne. The inaugural daily scheduled flight establishes a highly competitive alternative on the heavily travelled Australia-Indonesia corridor.The strategic expansion from Melbourne follows TransNusa’s exceptional growth in the Australian market, where it rapidly captured a 20 percent market share in Perth by increasing its scheduled flight frequency to 21 by July 2026 from just 3 weekly flights in April 2025. This showcases the confidence and loyalty the TransNusa brand has garnered in the Australian market within 15 short months.Datuk Bernard Francis, Group Chief Executive Officer of TransNusa, speaking on the historic launch stated that this new daily Melbourne-Bali route marks a significant milestone in the airline’s growth trajectory, shifting the paradigm from conventional point-to-point operations to positioning Bali as a primary international transit hub for Australian travellers.“The launch of the Melbourne-Bali route represents a monumental step forward in TransNusa’s international expansion strategy. It strengthens Bali’s position as a premier gateway between Australia and Asia, while giving travellers a compelling new choice that combines connectivity, value, and a distinctly premium travel experience,” said the Malaysian-born aviation industry captain, Datuk Bernard.“Bali remains a prime global holiday destination, and by connecting it directly to Melbourne, we are providing travellers from Australia with a highly competitive, premium flying alternative,” he added.“TransNusa has always strived to deliver beyond expectations as our aim is to provide reliable, comfortable, and affordable travel choices across the region,” Datuk Bernard explained.Datuk Bernard Francis... TransNusa offers a Beyond Bali network connectivity, allowing passengers to expand their experience and planning with smooth transitions to world class local and international island destinationTo celebrate this milestone, TransNusa continues to offer exclusive introductory fares, with standard basic seats starting from just AUD299. Distinct from traditional low-cost competitors, even TransNusa’s standard tickets include generous baggage provisions alongside baseline comfort amenities such as complimentary water and snacks.Strategic Schedule and Beyond Bali Network ConnectivityEngineered to seamlessly accommodate both leisure holidaymakers and business travellers, the route operates on an optimized overnight and morning schedule:Flight 8B 18 departs Bali (DPS) at 20:45 from I Gusti Ngurah International Airport, arriving at Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 05:40 the following morning.Flight 8B 19 departs Melbourne Airport (MEL) at 06:25, arriving in Bali (DPS) at 09:40.Initially, TransNusa will operate four flights weekly, scheduled on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The airline will increase its frequency to seven scheduled flights weekly from November 15th onwards.The synchronized schedule allows passengers from Australia to seamlessly transition “Beyond Bali” to 11 prime island destinations across the Indonesian archipelago, including the preserved marine ecosystems of Wakatobi and the pristine islands of Manado, Bima, Surabaya, and Lombok. Additionally, the network provides timely, hassle-free transits to leading global commercial and tourism hubs across Asia, including Guangzhou (China), Singapore, and Phuket (Thailand).“Today, we are celebrating more than just a single point-to-point connection,” added Datuk Bernard.“Our goal is to design ultimate travel experiences. By scheduling timely transits from Bali, we are giving travellers from Australia complete flexibility to extend their journeys seamlessly to exotic domestic havens or major regional capitals across China and Southeast Asia.”Tickets for the new daily Melbourne–Bali route are available for immediate purchase. Travellers can book the tickets via the official website at transnusa.co.id or through authorized travel booking platforms.About TransNusaEstablished in 2005 and revitalized under new ownership and an international management team lead by Datuk Bernard Francis in 2019, TransNusa transformed its operations to become the first Premium Service Carrier in the Asia Pacific region in 2023. Operating a modern fleet of upgraded aircraft tailored for superior comfort and flexibility, the airline is based out of Jakarta and Bali. Internationally, TransNusa services major regional hubs including Singapore, Guangzhou, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Perth, Bangkok, and now Melbourne.International Media Contact:Email: transnusamedia@alphaaccesspr.myWebsite: transnusa.co.id. Passengers can purchase tickets directly from TransNusa via its website. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Hong Kong, Oct 20, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Beijing Yunji Technology Co., Ltd. (“Yunji Technology” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”; stock code: 2670.HK) published a voluntary announcement recently. Ms. Zhi Tao, chairwoman of the Board, executive Director and president of the Company, and Mr. Li Quanyin, executive Director and chief executive officer of the Company, have each voluntarily undertaken to extend the lock-up period applicable to the Shares directly held by them to October 15, 2027. Against intensifying industry competition, market focus increasingly shifts toward companies with long-term sustainability. The decision of core management to extend the lock-up voluntarily at the expiry date fully demonstrates their confidence in the Group’s long-term growth prospects and their commitment to growing alongside the Group.Concurrently with the lock-up undertakings, Yunji Technology also voluntarily disclosed business progress during the nine months ended September 30, 2026: the Group’s robot operations continued to grow steadily, with the products covering over 45,000 hotels on a cumulative basis. The average daily number of concurrently online robots increased by approximately 20% to 25% year-on-year, while the number of tasks completed during the period rose by approximately 25% to 30%. The newly launched noodle-cooking robot has been included in the new-opening procurement list of a major hotel group customer, extending in-stay services into dining. At the same time, as a supplier of core mobility technology and modules, Yunji Technology is extending its reach into healthcare, manufacturing and property services through ecosystem partners’ products. Deliveries are underway on the Group’s 1,000-robot order under the cooperation with Ye Niao. Meanwhile, the Runyi project involves an order for 100 robots, with deployment across multiple hospitals now underway.As the robot network expands, penetration of the HDOS AI agent assistant into hotels’ daily operations has further deepened. In the first nine months of 2026, total HDOS subscribers exceeded 5,000, up approximately 230% year-on-year, while the number of paying subscribers increased by approximately 220%. The announcement states these day-to-day improvements in service efficiency and quality support further integration of HDOS into hotels’ workflows, with subscriptions and renewals generating recurring service revenue for the Group.In the AI agent ecosystem, the related services cover approximately 400 apartment properties, with the busiest property handling approximately 650 orders per day. Recently, Yunji Technology has signed strategic cooperation agreements with Taobao Instant Commerce and Meituan to connect platform orders to its robot delivery network, rapidly expanding its service coverage.In overseas markets, Yunji Technology continues to expand the distributor network and has recently entered Central Asia and Norway. It expects to sign robot sales orders with distributors in Norway, Greece, Germany and France within the next month, broadening the European sales network.By voluntarily extending the lock-up period, the core managements have closely aligned the interests of management with the Company’s long-term operating performance. Together with the steady expansion of the multiple business lines, Yunji Technology’s commercial closed loop continues to improve. Building on the mobile robotics technology accumulated in hotel scenarios, the Group keeps extending the boundaries of the services and unlocking the potential of AI agents. In the future, it is well positioned to further consolidate the core competitive strengths and open up room for long-term growth.About Beijing Yunji Technology Co., Ltd.Beijing Yunji Technology Co., Ltd. (referred to as "Yunji Technology") was founded in 2014 with the mission of "Robots, for a Happier Humanity," and is committed to building a world-leading ecosystem for service intelligent agents. By deeply serving enterprise clients, Yunji Technology redefines consumer experiences through cutting-edge robotics and intelligent agent services. From robots capable of interacting with the physical world to intelligent software platforms that streamline decision-making, Yunji Technology leverages intelligent agents to deliver adaptive, scalable, consumer-centric, and future-ready products and services, establishing itself as a pioneer in the R&D and commercialization of robotic service agents.To date, the company has deployed its solutions in global scenarios, including 40000+ hotels, 200 hospitals, factories, apartments, and office buildings, covering regions such as the Middle East, the Americas, South Korea, Japan, and Thailand. As of now, Yunji Technology robotics and intelligent agent services have cumulatively completed 1.1 billion interactions and traveled over 90 million kilometers.In 2023, Yunji Technology pioneered a new form of embodied intelligent robotics—the Composite Polymorphic Robot [UP]. As a multi-functional robot capable of using tools, understanding and assigning tasks, and collaborating in groups, it was recognized as one of the first "Comprehensive 5G Application Solution Providers" by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) for its integration of "robotics + 5G technology."Yunji Technology has been successively awarded the titles of "Specialized, Refined,Distinctive, and Innovative" (Little Giant) Enterprise by the MIIT and the Beijing Municipal Government. It has also twice received China’s prestigious AI accolade, the "Wu Wenjun Artificial Intelligence Award," and has participated in drafting 26 technical and industry standards, solidifying its leadership in technological innovation and application within the industry. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO & BANGKOK, Oct 19, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd. ("JCB"), Japan's only international payment brand, and Krungsriayudhya Card Co., Ltd. ("Krungsriayudhya Card"), the credit card business of Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited, a member of MUFG Group, today announced the launch of the Krungsri JCB Ultimate Credit Card in Thailand, scheduled for November 1, 2026.Krungsri JCB UltimateKrungsri JCB PlatinumThe Krungsri JCB Ultimate is a new premium tier added to the existing JCB Card portfolio offered by Krungsriayudhya Card, which already issues the Krungsri JCB Platinum in partnership with JCB.The Krungsri JCB Ultimate is designed for the "JNERATION" —Thai consumers who are passionate about Japanese culture, fashion and cuisine, as well as travel. Holders of the Krungsri JCB Ultimate Credit Card can access JCB's acceptance network of about 72 million merchants in approximately 160 countries and territories worldwide.From the launch date, Krungsriayudhya Card will offer a comprehensive range of Japan-focused benefits tailored to the lifestyle and passions of the JNERATION cardholders.The Krungsri JCB Ultimate Credit Card brings special benefits to cardholders, including:5x Krungsri Points on spending at select Japanese fashion brands in Thailand (J SHOPPING 5X*)5x Krungsri Points on all purchases made in Japan < in Japanese Yen > (IN JAPAN 5X*)5x Krungsri Points dining at Japanese restaurants worldwide (JOY DINING 5X*)Krungsri Points accrual at 1 point per THB 25 spentConversion of Krungsri Points to Japan Airlines (JAL) Mileage Bank miles at 2 points per 1 mileTravel insurance coverage up to THB 20 million for both domestic and international trips (J TRAVEL)Access to airport lounges at major airports through the JCB Airport Lounge Service, including those in Asia, Europe, and HawaiiUp to 5%* cashback on fuel at Bangchak service stations in Thailand (J PRIVILEGE)Atis Ruchirawat, Head of Krungsri Consumer Group said, "The Krungsri JCB Ultimate Credit Card reflects our dedication to delivering products that truly resonate with the next generation of Thai consumers.The JNERATION —Thais who are deeply connected to Japanese culture — deserves a card that matches their passion. By partnering with JCB, Japan's only international payment brand, we are able to offer rewards and privileges that make every interaction with Japan more meaningful, whether at home in Thailand or traveling in Japan."Masaki Yokawa, President & CEO of JCB International Co., Ltd., said, "JCB is proud to further deepen its long-standing partnership with Krungsriayudhya Card through the addition of the Krungsri JCB Ultimate Credit Card. Thailand is one of JCB's most important markets in Southeast Asia, and Thai consumers' enthusiasm for Japan continues to grow. This new premium tier is designed to reward that passion at every touchpoint — from shopping at Japanese brand in Bangkok and dining at Japanese restaurants to making purchases in Japan. We remain committed to bringing the best of Japan to cardmembers across the region."The Krungsri JCB Ultimate Credit Card is available for application from November 1, 2026, through Krungsriayudhya Card's official website and digital platforms. Krungsriayudhya Card and JCB remain committed to delivering innovative products that meet the dynamic lifestyle needs of consumers in Thailand.ENDSAbout Krungsriayudhya Card Co., Ltd.Krungsriayudhya Card Co., Ltd. is a company under Krungsri Consumer Group, a leader in the credit card and personal loan businesses. Currently, Krungsriayudhya Card has a customer base of over 2.4 million accounts, offering a wide range of products. For more information, please visit: www.krungsricard.comContact: PR.KrungsriConsumer@krungsri.com 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 72 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are now issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 181 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/Contact: Anna TakedaCorporate CommunicationsTel: +81-3-5778-8353Email: jcb-pr@info.jcb.co.jp Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

KAWASAKI, Japan, October 16, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Japan Limited today announced that it has commenced specification compliance and functional enhancements for its cloud-native electronic health record (EHR) system [1], currently under development, effective October 16, 2026. This initiative follows the public announcement of the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's (MHLW) standard specifications and certification program for EHR systems targeting clinics and small to medium-sized hospitals. Fujitsu Japan aims to launch this cloud-native EHR system in April 2027, leveraging digital technology to address regional medical challenges and realize a society where sustainable healthcare is provided.Clinics and small to medium-sized hospitals, which are vital to regional healthcare, often face numerous concerns when introducing EHR systems. These include selecting a system suitable for their operations, securing initial implementation and operational costs, a shortage of IT personnel, and managing security risks. Fujitsu Japan will address these challenges by developing and providing an easy-to-use and secure cloud-native EHR system. Furthermore, the system is planned to integrate with various national healthcare digital transformation (DX) services, including the electronic prescription service and the electronic health record information sharing service [2]. Through these efforts, Fujitsu Japan aims to contribute to the widespread adoption of cloud-native EHR systems for small to medium-sized hospitals, facilitating patient information sharing, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing medical services in healthcare institutions.Looking ahead, Fujitsu Japan plans to offer a highly scalable cloud-native EHR system for large hospitals by fiscal year 2028 [3], enabling flexible integration with external services such as AI and other healthcare systems. The system will respond rapidly to regulatory changes and advances in healthcare DX while enabling the continuous delivery of the latest functionality and advanced security measures. The company is currently participating in the Council for the Modernization of Hospital Information Systems, convened and promoted by the Digital Agency and MHLW, and is advancing development in collaboration with the government. As a top vendor holding a 47% market share in the large hospital sector [4] with solutions such as "Fujitsu Healthcare Solution HOPE LifeMark-HX Cloud," Fujitsu Japan will consolidate its expertise. This will accelerate DX in healthcare settings through enhanced cybersecurity, utilization of medical data, and the application of technologies like generative AI, thereby contributing to the realization of a safe, secure, and sustainable healthcare delivery system.[1] Cloud-native electronic health record (EHR) system:An EHR system designed and developed to operate on the cloud, maximizing the characteristics and benefits of cloud computing.[2] Electronic health record information sharing service:A system planned by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare to enable the sharing of patient electronic health record information among medical institutions and pharmacies nationwide.[3] Fiscal year 2028:Fujitsu Japan's fiscal year ends on March 31.[4] 47% market share in the large hospital sector:Calculated by Fujitsu Japan based on hospitals with 400 or more beds, as listed in the “Medical Device Systems White Paper 2026: List of Facilities with Hospital Information Systems (HIS)” from the Monthly New Medical Data Book series.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 100,000 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 3.5 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, October 16, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”) announced today the presentation of clinical research across its oncology portfolio and pipeline during the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2026, taking place in Madrid from October 23 to 27. Together, the presentations reflect Eisai's ongoing commitment to generating evidence that can help inform treatment decisions for patients facing difficult-to-treat cancers.“The research we are presenting at ESMO spans the full arc of a patient’s journey, from first-line treatment of advanced disease through disease progression, and reflects our commitment to driving progress inpatient care at every stage,” said Corina Dutcus, M.D., Senior Vice President, Oncology Global Clinical Development Lead at Eisai Inc. “In advanced renal cell carcinoma, this means continuing to generate new evidence across the continuum of care, building on the established role of LENVIMA-based combinations. In endometrial cancer, we will present exploratory biomarker findings from the Phase 3 LEAP-001 studyand a patient advocacy-led survey highlighting the experiences of people living with the disease across their care journey. Across both areas, this work reflects our human health care mission, which places patients at the center of everything we do and guides our efforts to deliver meaningful innovations that can improve their lives.”Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) ResearchAmong the notable presentations are new analyses from the Phase 3 LITESPARK-011 (NCT04586231) and LITESPARK-012 (NCT04736706) studies evaluating LENVIMA® (lenvatinib)-based regimens in advanced RCC. The final analysis from LITESPARK-011 will be presented in a proffered paper session(Presentation #3587O). Data from the Phase 3 LITESPARK-011 study supported the recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of WELIREG® (belzutifan), MSD’s (Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway,N.J., U.S.) oral hypoxia-inducible factor-2 alpha (HIF-2α) inhibitor, plus LENVIMA, the orally available multiple receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitor discovered by Eisai, for adult patients with advanced RCC witha clear cell component (ccRCC) following a programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1) or programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) inhibitor [see FDA news release here]. Additional LITESPARK-011 research includes a rapid oral presentation examining the relationship between health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and efficacy in the trial (Presentation #3595RO).A proffered paper featuring findings from the Phase 3 LITESPARK-012 study evaluating two investigational regimens for the first-line treatment of patients with advanced ccRCC compared to KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab), MSD's anti-PD-1 therapy, plus LENVIMA (Presentation #3586O) will also be presented. KEYTRUDA plus LENVIMA is recommended as a preferred Category 1 first-line systemic therapy regimen for the treatment of patients with advanced ccRCC and a preferred Category 2A systemic therapy regimen for the treatment of patients with advanced non-clear cell RCC in the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)* Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) for Kidney CancerEndometrial Cancer ResearchEisai will highlight an exploratory biomarker analysis from the Phase 3 LEAP-001 study (NCT03884101)that evaluated patients with advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer treated with first-line KEYTRUDAplus LENVIMA versus chemotherapy (Presentation #4360P). These exploratory findings add to thetranslational insights generated from LEAP-001 and reflect ongoing efforts by Eisai to learn from everyclinical study to help deepen understanding of endometrial cancer biology and treatment response. Eisai will also present findings from a survey examining the perspectives and experiences of people living with endometrial cancer in the U.S. across the care journey (Presentation #1256P). Conducted incollaboration with leading patient advocacy organizations, the survey explored topics including the impact of treatment on daily life, treatment preferences, and the role of shared decision-making between patients and physicians.This release discusses investigational compounds and investigational uses for FDA-approved products. It is not intended to convey conclusions about efficacy and safety. There is no guarantee that any investigational compounds or investigational uses of FDA-approved products will successfully complete clinical development or gain FDA approval.The full list of Eisai presentations is included below. All regular abstracts accepted for presentation at the ESMO Congress 2026 will be published online via the ESMO website at 6:05 PM EDT on Sunday, October 18, 2026 (12:05 AM CEST on Monday, October 19, 2026). Posters will be on display from 9:00 AM – 5:00PM local time in Madrid on the day of their poster session.For more information: https://www.eisai.com/news/2026/pdf/enews202658pdf.pdf Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Zurich and Genoa, October 16, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi Energy and Ansaldo Energia today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop and market integrated power solutions designed to help customers secure reliable power faster and meet rapidly growing electricity needs with greater flexibility, resilience and speed.The collaboration aims to bring together complementary capabilities in power generation and power grid infrastructure, combining Ansaldo Energia’s gas-turbine and generator technologies with Hitachi Energy’s leadership in full grid system integration spanning high-voltage, transformers, automation and power electronics.Together, the companies intend to develop integrated power generation and electrification solutions capable of serving both 60 Hz and 50 Hz markets, including deployment in data centers. The collaboration comes as global electricity demand is expected to nearly double by 2050 as electrification accelerates across digital infrastructure, industry, and transportation. The challenge is particularly acute in the United States, where the rapid expansion of AI and data centers is driving unprecedented demand for power and creating an urgent need for reliable, large-scale energy infrastructure that can be deployed faster. “Power demand is growing at a pace we have not seen for decades as the world enters the electricity era,” said Andreas Schierenbeck, CEO of Hitachi Energy. “As power demand continues to outpace available infrastructure, the need for scalable, rapidly deployable power solutions has become increasingly urgent. By combining our complementary strengths with Ansaldo Energia, we help customers unlock new capacity, accelerate time to power, and build resilient energy systems that support economic growth and digital innovation.” “Meeting the world’s growing demand for electricity requires closer collaboration across the entire energy value chain,” said Fabrizio Fabbri, CEO of Ansaldo Energia. “By combining Ansaldo Energia’s power generation technologies with Hitachi Energy’s expertise in grid infrastructure, we will provide integrated solutions that accelerate deployment and deliver the scale, flexibility and reliability required by the next generation of industrial, digital and energy infrastructure.”Through this collaboration, both companies intend to develop an end-to-end solution for various applications, integrating power generation with the complete power transmission system through to the point of consumption, including energy hubs, data centers and other large-scale electricity consumers. Hitachi Energy also aims to support the autonomous and integrated operation of data centers through One Hitachi by combining its end-to-end power solutions with HMAX Data Center.Trademark Notice: All trademarks and product names are the property of their respective owners.About Hitachi EnergyHitachi Energy is a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20billion USD.Https://www.hitachienergy.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachienergyhttps://x.com/HitachiEnergyAbout Hitachi, Ltd.Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi aims to be a global leader in continuously transforming social infrastructure through digital, contributing to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates worldwide across four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – as well as a Strategic SIB Business Unit focused on new growth areas. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi creates value by combining data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2025 (ended March 31, 2026) totaled 10,586.7 billion yen, with 606 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 290,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com. Media contactHitachi Energymedia.relations@hitachienergy.com About Ansaldo EnergiaAnsaldo Energia is a global player in the power generation industry and a key player in energy security and transition. Controlled by CDP Equity, part of Italy’s Cassa Depositi e Prestiti Group, Ansaldo Energia is headquartered in Genoa, employs more than 3,500 people and operates through over 30 offices worldwide. The Group designs and manufactures gas and steam turbines and generators for large-scale power plants, while providing upgrades, maintenance and digital services across the entire lifecycle of power generation assets. Its technologies are installed in around 1,000 power plants across 100 countries worldwide. Building on more than 170 years of industrial and technological expertise, Ansaldo Energia supports the transition towards a lower-carbon energy system through advanced, flexible and efficient generation technologies. The Group is also active in the nuclear sector and in the development of technologies for energy transition, including hydrogen production. https://www.ansaldoenergia.com Ansaldo EnergiaNur El Gawohary – VP External Relationsnur.elgawohary@ansaldoenergia.com+393665753403 Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Hiroshima and Tokyo, Japan, October 16, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) and Yazaki Corporation (Yazaki) have been engaged in co-creation activities since early 2022 aimed at bringing wire harness production closer to vehicle assembly plants and advancing automation, with the goal of building a resilient supply chainand realizing sustainable manufacturing. Transcending the traditional boundaries between an automakerand a parts manufacturer, the two companies combined their expertise and technologies from the early stages of development. As the first outcome of this collaboration, wire harnesses produced through this new production method have been adopted for the first time in the all-new MAZDA CX-5.Wire harnesses are critical components that distribute power and transmit data throughout vehicle systems. To accommodate differing vehicle specifications, a large number of wires and terminals must be combined, and many manufacturing processes are still performed manually. In addition to challenges associated with inventory management and increasingly complex production and logistics operations resulting from agrowing variety of parts, manufacturers have also needed to respond to changes in the business environment.To address these challenges, the two companies focused on near-site production, where by finished products are manufactured close to vehicle assembly plants, and on the automation required to achieve it. While near-site production contributes to supply stability, greater efficiency in production and logistics, and reduced environmental impact, achieving competitive manufacturing remains a key challenge. At the sametime, wire harness production involves many delicate and complex manual processes, making automation difficult to achieve through equipment installation or robotic automation alone.To overcome this challenge, the two companies collaborated from the early stages of vehicle development and reviewed wire harness variants, specifications, structures, and manufacturing processes with automation in mind. By simultaneously redesigning products and production processes, they improved manufacturing capability and operational efficiency, enabling more competitive manufacturing. Furthermore, through optimization of the entire vehicle, including these initiatives, the number of wire harness variants used in theall-new MAZDA CX-5 was reduced by approximately 80% compared with the previous-generation CX-5.As a result, the two companies established a production and supply system under which component parts procured by Yazaki are assembled into finished wire harnesses at a Yazaki affiliate's plant in Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and delivered to Mazda plants in Hiroshima and Yamaguchi prefectures. The system enables domestic production to respond flexibly to fluctuations in demand and changes in the external environment, while improving efficiency and resilience across the entire supply chain. The companies also aim to support the sustainable development of regional manufacturing capabilities while fostering the next generation of talent and preserving manufacturing skills and expertise.Both companies plan to apply the knowledge gained through this co-creation initiative to wire harnesses used in future vehicle models. Through stable supply, improved production and logistics efficiency, and reduced environmental impact, they will continue their efforts to realize a highly competitive supply chain and sustainable manufacturing.Comment by Kazuhiko Sumi, Corporate Leadership Executive Officer and CSCO, Mazda Motor CorporationThis initiative embodies the supply chain structural transformation and “Mazda Manufacturing Innovation2.0” outlined in our 2030 Management Policy. Through proactive co-creation with our business partners, we have combined expertise and manufacturing capabilities to reduce component variants, bring production closer to vehicle assembly sites, and advance automation. These efforts have strengthened both our cost competitiveness and our ability to respond to change, helping us achieve more competitive manufacturing. We will not limit the application of these achievements to the all-new “MAZDA CX-5.” We will also leverage them to support the development of regional manufacturing capabilities and the transfer of technologies and skills to future generations. Together with our partners, we will continue creating new value for our customers.Comment by Kunio Tsuyuki, Senior Managing Director, Yazaki CorporationThis initiative reaffirmed my belief that when companies share the common goal of delivering greater value to customers, auto makers and suppliers can combine their expertise and technologies beyond traditional organizational boundaries to create new sources of competitiveness. In particular, our efforts to advance automation are not simply about reducing labor requirements or lowering costs. They are important initiatives that contribute to stable quality, higher productivity, skills transfer, and ultimately sustainable manufacturing. Through continued co-creation with Mazda, we will further advance manufacturing innovation and supply stability while delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality products to our customers. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Zurich and Milwaukee, WI, October 16, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi Energy, a global leader in electrification, and Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, announced today a collaboration centered on an integrated grid-to-process architecture that combines the infrastructure powering industrial facilities with the systems that manage production.As industrial companies face rising power demand, growing pressure to decarbonize, and increasing constraints on capital investment, electrical systems and production operations can no longer be planned in isolation. Decisions about power infrastructure increasingly influence operational performance, while production requirements play a larger role in planning, deploying, and operating electrical systems.By bringing together expertise in grid connection, power quality, energy management, protection and control, process automation, and digital operations, Hitachi Energy and Rockwell Automation aim to help customers achieve a more seamless integration of grid and process systems. Planning power and production systems together can streamline engineering, improve cross-functional coordination, and support digital mining operations, while exploring scalable and modular approaches that can support future expansion and evolving electrification requirements.Mining and metals will serve as the initial focus of the collaboration. As demand for critical minerals grow, mining companies must simultaneously expand production, modernize operations, and accelerate the electrification of their own facilities. Analysis estimates that growth capital expenditures for new capacity could require $1 trillion USD over the next decade*1. Reliable, high-quality power is fundamental to these operations, particularly in energy-intensive processes such as crushing, grinding, conveying, and processing, where disruptions can affect equipment utilization, production continuity, and operating costs.*1 McKinsey & Co. Report, “The capex crystal ball: Beating the odds in mining project delivery,” Predicting cost and schedule overruns in mining | McKinsey, November 2024.“Electrification is changing the economics of industrial operations. Decisions about energy infrastructure increasingly influence productivity, sustainability, and growth,” says Marco Berardi, Head of Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service at Hitachi Energy. “As industries expand capacity and modernize their operations, they need greater coordination between the systems that power their facilities and the processes that drive production. By bringing together the strengths of Hitachi Energy and Rockwell Automation, we can help customers navigate this complexity, improve operational performance, and support more efficient, resilient, and sustainable industrial operations.”“The future of industry will be defined by how effectively companies integrate energy and production,” said Brian Holte, vice president, Global Industry Growth, Rockwell Automation. “By combining Hitachi Energy’s leadership in electrification with Rockwell Automation’s experience in automation and digital transformation, we help customers design, build, and operate more intelligent, resilient, and sustainable sites. Together, we are enabling a grid-to-process approach that improves performance, accelerates growth, and helps customers bring new manufacturing capacity online faster, more predictably, and at greater scale.”Once facilities are operational, the combination of electrification, automation, and digital technologies can provide greater visibility across energy consumption, production performance, and asset utilization. The approach also provides a scalable foundation for future capacity expansion, increased electrification, and the integration of new energy resources.The companies are exploring opportunities in solution development, customer engagement, and selected industrial applications. While initially focused on mining and metals, the companies see broader potential across other energy-intensive industries.About Hitachi EnergyHitachi Energy is a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission critical technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.Https://www.hitachienergy.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachienergyhttps://x.com/HitachiEnergyAbout Hitachi, Ltd.Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi aims to be a global leader in continuously transforming social infrastructure through digital, contributing to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates worldwide across four sectors - Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries - as well as a Strategic SIB Business Unit focused on new growth areas. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi creates value by combining data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2025 (ended March 31, 2026) totaled 10,586.7 billion yen, with 606 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 290,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com. About Rockwell AutomationRockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making theworld more productive and more sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 26,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries as of fiscal year end 2025. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, October 16, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Ingeteam S.A. (Ingeteam) today announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) forming a strategic partnership to distribute, integrate, and jointly develop advanced energy infrastructure solutions for U.S. Data Centers. The alliance combines MHI's expertise in integrated power, cooling and energy management with Ingeteam's rotating electrical machines, power electronics, control and automation, and digital technologies, helping data center operators address power quality and grid-integration challenges created by next-generation AI workloads.Power Availability and Quality Are Becoming Critical Challenges for AI Data CentersAI computing is increasing power requirements across data centers and accelerating the deployment of higher-density computing infrastructure. As rack power consumption continues to rise, data center operators are evaluating new approaches to power distribution that can improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability.At the same time, increasingly dynamic load profiles of AI workloads are creating new vulnerabilities in terms of power quality, where harmonic distortion and voltage imbalance affect operation reliability and equipment lifetimes. Combined with lengthening grid interconnection timelines, this is making grid-coordinated power architectures a growing priority for data center operators.Combining the Strengths of MHI and IngeteamMHI Group brings a systems integration approach to AI data center infrastructure with decades of experience delivering large-scale energy systems, industrial cooling systems and complex infrastructure projects. Supported by an extensive service network across North America through Concentric, MHI integrates best-fit technologies into complete solutions rather than offering as single component.Ingeteam brings more than five decades of industrial and technological experience, combining engineering and manufacturing capabilities in power conversion systems for power generation, grid integration, control and automation, and energy management. Its technology portfolio encompasses electrical generators, advanced power electronics architectures, battery energy storage solutions, power quality and grid stability technologies, and EMS/SCADA control platforms.Through this alliance, MHI and Ingeteam intend to collaborate on expanding the availability of Ingeteam's power conversion solutions and related software for the U.S. data center market through MHI Group, while exploring opportunities to integrate selected technologies into advanced energy infrastructure architectures and solutions developed by MHI Group for its customers.The companies also plan to evaluate areas for future collaboration on next-generation energy infrastructure architectures solutions for data centers, leveraging their respective technologies and expertise. Potential areas of interest include advanced medium-voltage distribution technologies, energy management systems and other emerging solutions for high-density computing environments, subject to further technical and commercial evaluation."The challenge is no longer just securing power. It is delivering high-quality, reliable power to support AI workloads," said Shin Gomi, Senior General Manager, Data Center & Energy Management Department at MHI. "Ingeteam's depth in power electronics and power conversion strengthens our ability to deliver complete, reliable solutions for our U.S. data center customers developing AI Data Centers.""This alliance lets Ingeteam bring our power electronics and grid expertise to U.S. data centers alongside a partner with deep systems-engineering capability. Together, we can provide a bridge between the electric grid and next-generation AI infrastructure, enabling customers to scale computing capacity while maintaining reliability and efficiency," said Adolfo Rebollo, Chief Executive Officer, Ingeteam.This MOU marks an initial, U.S.-focused step. Both companies will continue working with their technology ecosystems, to bring these solutions to market. MHI is committed to enabling the next generation of AI infrastructure through integrated power, cooling, and energy management solutions. Building on its expertise in industrial systems and mission-critical infrastructure, the company will continue expanding its AI infrastructure portfolio and deepening collaboration with industry partners. Together, these efforts aim to meet the growing requirements of AI factories and high-density computing environments worldwide.* EMS/SCADA represents Energy Management System / Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems.About IngeteamWe are a team of more than 4,000 people across 15 countries, with over 85 years of experience enabling the electrification of the society through innovation. We design, build, and improve the systems that keep clean power reliable, efficient and secure. We apply our technology in the areas of rotating electrical machinery, power electronics, control & automation electronics and digital technologies to the wind, photovoltaic and hydroelectric power, battery energy storage, smart grids, rail traction, aeronautics, electric mobility, shipbuilding, water, iron & steel, mining, green hydrogen and data center sectors. For more information, please visit www.ingeteam.com About MHI GroupMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group is one of the world’s leading industrial groups, spanning energy, smart infrastructure, industrial machinery, aerospace and defense. MHI Group combines cutting-edge technology with deep experience to deliver innovative, integrated solutions that help to realize a carbon neutral world, improve the quality of life and ensure a safer world. For more information, please visit www.mhi.com or follow our insights and stories on spectra.mhi.com. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, October 16, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has developed two new technologies for Vision-Language Models (VLMs), VLM-based Local Region Understanding (*1) and Continual Learning for VLMs (*2), which are expected to be utilized in rescue operations and recovery efforts by local governments and other organizations. VLM-based Local Region Understanding accurately identifies small-scale damage visible within images collected from disaster sites. Continual Learning for VLMs enables new types of damage information to be added as search criteria while maintaining the VLM’s original recognition capabilities. These technologies are the result of joint research with the Okatani Laboratory at Tohoku University in Japan.VLMs are expected to support rescue and recovery efforts by enabling users to search for large volumes of images using natural language and efficiently narrow down the images that match specific situations. NEC’s technologies not only reduce the likelihood of overlooking small-scale damage but also allow search criteria to be added later. In NEC’s verification, they reduced the time required to identify specific disaster conditions to less than an hour, which previously took approximately 7 hours by visual inspection (*3). Through these technologies, NEC aims to contribute to speeding up disaster response by local governments and other organizations, with practical implementation targeted for fiscal year 2027.Technology OverviewBackgroundIn recent years, as natural disasters have become more severe and frequent, the importance of minimizing damage and making rapid decisions has increased. There are often tens of thousands of on-site images immediately after a disaster occurs, but it takes an enormous amount of effort and time for staff to visually inspect them. Against this backdrop, there are high expectations for VLMs that can identify relevant images based on textual queries to enable even small teams to quickly assess disaster situations.However, many types of damage critical to rescue and recovery decisions appear only as small details within images, occupying 10% or less of an image’s area, and conventional VLMs sometimes overlook them (*4). Furthermore, while VLMs excel at recognizing common objects and situations, they can struggle to identify previously unseen phenomena, such as region-specific events like landslides and flooding, or newly identified damage. Moreover, additional training can reduce the accuracy of previously recognized events (forgetting).To address these challenges, NEC developed VLM-based Local Region Understanding, which comprehends even the finest details of images, and Continual Learning for VLMs, which adds new information while retaining existing knowledge. These research findings were accepted as papers and presented at the international computer vision conferences "ECCV 2024" and "ECCV 2026."Value PropositionThese technologies reduce the likelihood of overlooking small-scale damage visible in field images and cut the time required to assess specific damage conditions to less than an hour, which previously took personnel approximately 7 hours to complete visually. During the initial response phase immediately following a disaster, they accelerate assessment through text-based searches (e.g., "roads blocked by landslide debris"). When making recovery decisions, they help prioritize on-site inspections by sorting out images of damage to roads and buildings. Furthermore, search criteria can be continuously added to enable flexible responses to unforeseen disaster risks—such as flooding following an earthquake—and to local conditions.Features of This Technology1. High-precision detection of even the finest details in images, such as small areas and narrow regionsNEC’s proprietary VLM-based Local Region Understanding incorporates region information of objects within an image into the VLM’s feature extraction process, enabling it to extract information by focusing not only on the entire image but also on small areas and narrow regions. As a result, NEC has confirmed that even small areas accounting for 10% or less of an image can be identified with the same level of accuracy that conventional VLMs achieve for areas accounting for about 30–40% of an image. This enables the technology to accurately identify even small-scale damage, such as partial structural damage to buildings or cracks in roads, and to generate detailed descriptions.Value provided by Feature 1How Feature 1 works2. New information can be added while maintaining the recognition capabilities of the existing VLMNEC’s proprietary Continual Learning for VLMs uses not only additional training data, but also a diverse range of descriptions generated by the VLM itself before additional training. By learning from both sources together, the system can recognize new events while minimizing any decline in the accuracy for previously recognized events. Since there is no need to prepare a large volume of historical training data, search criteria can be added repeatedly at a later stage. This allows images to be narrowed down using both newly learned disaster-related events and existing features such as mountains and rivers as clues; in NEC’s verification experiments, this reduced the number of images requiring final human verification from 5,035 to an average of 544 (about one-ninth), cutting the review time to less than an hour (*3).Value provided by Feature 2Overview of Feature 2Through these technologies, NEC will help local governments and other organizations quickly assess disaster situations. Going forward, in addition to ground-level site images, NEC will combine these technologies with the analysis of wide-area observation data, such as optical and synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite imagery, to support a multifaceted understanding of disaster conditions, and will advance research and development aimed at preventing disasters before they occur.(*1) A technology that incorporates region information of objects in an image into the VLM’s feature extraction process, enabling image understanding focused on small objects and limited regions. Presented at the European Conference on Computer Vision 2024 (ECCV 2024). [N. Sogi, T. Shibata, and M. Terao, "Object-aware query perturbation for cross-modal image-text retrieval," Proc. ECCV, pp. 447–464, 2024.](*2) A technology that adds new knowledge while suppressing the forgetting of existing knowledge by taking into account, during training, descriptions generated by the VLM before additional training. Presented at the European Conference on Computer Vision 2026 (ECCV 2026). Its effectiveness in suppressing forgetting was confirmed in evaluations on public datasets. [N. Sogi, R. Ohkubo, T. Shibata, M. Terao, Y. Hosoya, and T. Okatani, "CaPCL: Caption-preserved continual learning for text-to-image retrieval," Proc. ECCV, 2026.](*3) Based on NEC verification using 5,035 vehicle-mounted camera images extracted from archival footage of the Great East Japan Earthquake, covering 12 types of disaster-related events. Visually inspecting all images at 5 seconds per image takes approximately 7 hours. Applying these technologies narrows the images for each target event to an average of 544, reducing the time to approximately 45 minutes (less than an hour).(*4) Based on NEC verification. In the image dataset used, the target damage occupied 10% or less of the image area in approximately 60% of cases.About NECThe NEC Group leverages technology to create social value and promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. NEC Corporation was established in 1899. Today, the NEC Group’s approximately 110,000 employees utilize world-leading AI, security, and communications technologies to solve the most pressing needs of customers and society.For more information, please visit https://www.nec.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

Steam GeneratorTOKYO, October 16, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has completed the delivery of three replacement steam generators (SGs) to Électricité de France S.A. (EDF, headquartered in Paris) for its nuclear power plant in France. Manufacturing of these replacement SGs was completed at MHI's Kobe facility (Hyogo-ku, Kobe) in January 2024. At the end of February this year, they obtained a certificate complying with strict standards required by the French nuclear regulatory authority, and were subsequently transported to France. MHI has received orders for a total of 9 replacement SGs from EDF, and the remaining 6 units are currently being manufactured at MHI's Kobe facilities, with delivery scheduled from 2028 onwards.EDF ordered the newly delivered replacement SGs in 2019 from both MHI and Onet Technologies(1) for a 900 MWe pressurized water reactor (PWR) nuclear power plant. They are scheduled to be installed in Unit 2 of the Cruas Nuclear Power Plant, located in the Ardèche department of southeastern France.SGs are among the most important components of PWR plants, transferring the thermal energy generated in the reactor vessel from the primary cooling system (reactor system) to the secondary cooling system (turbine system) to generate steam to drive the turbine. Each SG measures approximately 21 meters in height and has a total weight of around 330 tons. Approximately 4,500 heat transfer tubes made of TT690 alloy(2), which feature high corrosion resistance, are inserted into a pressure-resistant vessel made of low-alloy steel(3).MHI has delivered a cumulative total of 15 replacement SGs to EDF since 2005, excluding those delivered this time. EDF is one of the world's largest power utilities, operating 57 PWR plants in France. In accordance with French government policy to extend the operating life of nuclear power plants beyond 40 years, EDF had been progressively replacing SGs at its PWR plants that started operation in the 1980s. As France continues to strengthen its nuclear regulatory requirements, the successful delivery of replacement SGs that fully comply with the regulations demonstrates that MHI's technological expertise, manufacturing quality, reliability, and capability to adapt to French standards and regulations are highly regarded.MHI has a proven track record of delivering more than 30 replacement SGs to overseas countries including France, Belgium, and the United States. MHI has received orders for more than 130 SGs in total, including both new installations and replacements projects in Japan. MHI continues to contribute to extending the operating life, as well as enhancing the safety and economic efficiency, of PWR plants both in Japan and globally.From the point of view of carbon neutrality and energy security, there has been a rise in demand for utilization of nuclear power around the world. MHI will continue to contribute to the safe and stable operation of nuclear power plants by supplying products requiring high reliability to both the domestic and overseas nuclear markets, including France. In addition, through the manufacturing of replacement SGs, MHI will pass on the comprehensive technological capabilities it has cultivated over many years as a nuclear power plant manufacturer to the next generation, while continuing to supply high-quality equipment from Kobe to the world.(1) Headquartered in Marseille, France, Onet Technologies specializes in providing professional maintenance and support services for nuclear facilities and has been in partnership with MHI since 2002.(2) TT690 is a nickel, chromium, and iron alloy that has been specially heat-treated to enhance corrosion resistance. It is used as the material for SG heat transfer tubes, offering superior corrosion resistance under high-temperature and high-pressure conditions.(3) Low-alloy steel refers to steel containing 5% or less of alloying elements. SGs are manufactured as pressure-resistant vessels using strong low-alloy steel (manganese-molybdenum-nickel steel).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 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com

TOKYO, October 16, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has announced its participation in the upcoming 32nd ITS World Congress as an exhibitor at the ITS Japan Pavilion, which will showcase public- and private-sector exhibitors affiliated with ITS Japan. Additionally, NEC will present a technical paper during a session at the event. This five-day conference and exhibition, which brings together experts from industry, government, and academia, focuses on intelligent transport systems (ITS) and will be held in Gangneung, Korea, from October 19 (Monday) to October 23 (Friday), 2026 (ITS Japan Pavilion; Booth number: S25).The ITS World Congress, which aims to solve road traffic problems through the widespread adoption of ITS and to create business opportunities, is the only world congress co-organized annually by three key ITS organizations from around the globe (Europe: ERTICO; the Americas: ITS America; the Asia-Pacific region: ITS Asia-Pacific). This event features a vast variety of technical sessions, exhibits, panel discussions and more, serving as a forum for participants to exchange information from diverse perspectives on a wide range of topics, including technological development and market trends.Figure 1. The concept of physical AI-enabling digital twin cyclesExhibit OverviewBased on the concept of “Shaping the Mobility of Tomorrow,” NEC aims to harness ICT and utilize road infrastructure and related data to create new environmentally friendly mobility services that ensure safety, security, and convenience. Moreover, the data collected through these services will be integrated and used to facilitate smarter, more sustainable and efficient transportation.At this year’s ITS World Congress, NEC will use domestic and global case studies, videos, and panels to introduce a solution that combines three core technologies to achieve next-generation traffic control integrated with physical AI on expressways: (1) digital twin data-fusion technology, (2) wrong-way driving detection utilizing fiber-optic sensing, and (3) individual vehicle monitoring technology using long-range LiDAR for driving safety support.These technologies will advance the evolution of social infrastructure, including distributed edge AI processing platforms, by enabling spatiotemporal synchronization of sensor data collected across wide areas using fiber-optic sensing.Figure 2. Data fusion technology for integrating multimodal sensor data(1) Road State Monitoring with Multimodal SensingOn a digital twin platform with real-time spatiotemporal synchronization, data fusion technology enables both real-time, detailed monitoring of road environments and the intelligent transformation of regional road networks.(2) Wrong-way Driving Detection Using Distributed Fiber-Optic SensingBy utilizing continuous sensing along an entire route, monitoring blind spots can be eliminated. This allows for the collection of early warning information, enabling early detection of unforeseen circumstances, such as vehicles traveling in the wrong direction or obstacles on the road. In addition, traffic flow and safety are improved by alerting following vehicles to take evasive action.(3) LiDAR Sensing Technology for Driving Safety Support on ExpresswaysCapable of capturing 3D expressway information in real time, LiDAR technology is used to detect and track moving vehicles while quickly providing traffic condition updates to autonomous and other vehicles, thus promoting safe driving. The results of field trials conducted on expressways will also be presented during the poster presentation and at the booth exhibit featuring the accepted technical paper.Going forward, NEC will leverage its ICT infrastructure technology and proprietary analytical AI to deliver digital infrastructure for the AI Transformation (AX*) era. This infrastructure will enable the deployment of physical AI across regional road networks through digital twins that are spatiotemporally synchronized in real time.(*) AI Transformation (AX) refers to initiatives that go beyond simply implementing AI as a tool. Instead, AX involves reshaping business processes, business models, and organizational culture based on AI.About NECThe NEC Group leverages technology to create social value and promote a more sustainable world where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential. NEC Corporation was established in 1899. Today, the NEC Group’s approximately 110,000 employees utilize world-leading AI, security, and communications technologies to solve the most pressing needs of customers and society.For more information, please visit https://www.nec.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube. Copyright 2026 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.jcnnewswire.com