TOKYO, Feb 26, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitomo Semicon Engineering Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of EEJA Ltd. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Akihiko Domae), which operates TANAKA’s plating business, announces that it will change its company name effective April 1, 2026, as outlined below.

Details of the company name change
Current name: Mitomo Semicon Engineering Co., Ltd.
New name: EEJA Technologies Ltd.

Mitomo Semicon Engineering is engaged in the design, manufacture, and sale of plating equipment for semiconductors and electronic components. With this company name change, the company will further strengthen collaboration with EEJA, which provides plating chemicals and processes, and will offer enhanced value to customers through total solutions that integrate plating chemicals, equipment, and process design.

Company name: Mitomo Semicon Engineering Co., Ltd.
(New company name: EEJA Technologies Ltd.)

Company name: EEJA Ltd.

Company name: TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd.

About TANAKA

Since its foundation in 1885, TANAKA has built a portfolio of products to support a diversified range of business uses focused on precious metals. TANAKA is a leader in Japan regarding the volume of precious metals it handles. Over many years, TANAKA has manufactured and sold precious metal products for industry and provided precious metals in such forms as jewelry and assets. As precious metals specialists, all Group companies in Japan and worldwide collaborate on manufacturing, sales, and technology development to offer a full range of products and services. With 5,591 employees, the group’s consolidated net sales for the fiscal year ended December 2024 were 846.9 billion yen.

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HONG KONG, Feb 24, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) – February 22, Galaxy Payroll Group Limited (NASDAQ: GLXG) (“Galaxy” or the “Company”), a Nasdaq-listed human resources solutions provider, today announced that it has formally renewed a five-year strategic cooperation agreement with NIKE China Holding HK Limited (Macau Branch) (“Nike Macau Branch”).

Five-Year Renewal with Comprehensive HR Service Coverage

Pursuant to the agreement, the renewed cooperation term will commence on December 1, 2025 and continue through November 30, 2030. During this period, Galaxy will continue to provide Nike Macau Branch with a comprehensive suite of human resources outsourcing services, including local payroll processing, attendance and leave management, social security and tax compliance filings, as well as advisory services relating to labor regulations and employment policies.

This integrated service model is designed to enable Nike Macau Branch to focus on its core retail and brand operations while enhancing overall organizational efficiency and compliance management.

Strategic Renewal Reflects Client Confidence and Enhances Revenue Visibility

The renewal marks an important milestone in the long-standing relationship between the parties and reflects the continued trust placed in Galaxy’s professional capabilities, compliance standards, and service delivery quality by a leading international brand.

The execution of a multi-year agreement is expected to enhance the Company’s revenue visibility and cash flow stability over the next five years, further aligning with its capital markets strategy of building a high-quality, resilient, and sustainable business model. While the agreement provides for long-term cooperation, actual results may vary and remain subject to market and operational conditions.

Local Expertise and Scalable Service Infrastructure as Core Competitive Advantages

Since its establishment in 2013, Galaxy has focused on the Hong Kong and Macau markets while progressively expanding its cross-regional service capabilities. The Company has developed deep expertise in Hong Kong and Macau labor laws, taxation, and social security regulations, forming a strong local compliance foundation.

Through a service framework that combines standardized operational processes with customized solutions, Galaxy delivers consistency and scalability across its client base. Its proprietary payroll and attendance management platform enhances operational efficiency while supporting data security and business continuity, serving as a key differentiator in attracting and retaining multinational enterprise clients.

Throughout prior phases of cooperation, Galaxy has supported Nike Macau Branch in navigating complex employment and compliance environments. The Company’s solutions have demonstrated reliability in accuracy, responsiveness, and risk control, providing a solid foundation for this long-term renewal.

Looking Ahead: From Service Delivery to Value Co-Creation

Entering the new cooperation cycle, Galaxy intends to further optimize payroll workflows and intelligent attendance systems within the existing service framework. Through enhanced data integration and periodic management reporting, the Company aims to support the client’s ongoing efforts toward standardized and digitalized human resource management.

The parties have also agreed to retain flexibility to expand the scope of services through supplemental agreements, enabling the partnership to evolve in alignment with the client’s business development.

The renewal of this five-year strategic agreement not only represents long-term recognition of Galaxy’s professional value, but also underscores the sustainability of its business model. It is expected to further strengthen the Company’s brand presence in the Hong Kong, Macau, and broader Asia-Pacific human resources outsourcing markets, while serving as a replicable benchmark case for multinational retail, sports, and consumer brands.

As global enterprises increasingly prioritize compliance efficiency, cost optimization, and organizational resilience, Galaxy continues to leverage its localized expertise, robust service infrastructure, and high-quality client base to build sustainable long-term growth momentum.

The Company’s management commented: “We will continue to place service capability at the core of our growth strategy, deepen strategic cooperation with existing high-quality clients, and proactively expand relationships with multinational and regional enterprises that offer long-term value, with the goal of delivering steady and sustainable returns to our shareholders.”

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TOKYO, Feb 24, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. (MHI Thermal Systems), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has established a local subsidiary in India as a production base for air conditioners. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries-IAPL Air Conditioners Private Limited, a joint venture with IAPL Group Private Limited (IAPL), MHI Thermal Systems' distribution partner in India, started operations on January 22.

The Indian air-conditioning market is forecast to maintain robust demand growth due to increasing penetration rates and the characteristics of the regional climate. MHI Thermal Systems has been steadily expanding its business in India by importing and selling air conditioners manufactured in Thailand, working in cooperation with IAPL to establish a nationwide sales and service network.

Establishing a local production base in collaboration with its long-time business partner IAPL will allow MHI Thermal Systems to further strengthen its sales network in the fast-growing Indian market, provide regular after-sales service, expand supply to meet increased demand, and bolster its production system and supply chain. In addition, the establishment of a local supply chain serving local markets will further accelerate business expansion in India.

In its 2021 Medium-Term Business Plan released in October 2020, MHI Group announced MISSION NET ZERO, its declaration to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040. Realizing a carbon-neutral world is an important global issue, and as a leader with a particular strength in decarbonization technologies, MHI Thermal Systems will progressively introduce products with low-GWP (Global Warming Potential) refrigerants and high energy-saving performance, and pursue business aimed at achieving MISSION NET ZERO.

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About MHI Group

Mitsubishi 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

HONG KONG, Feb 20, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) – At the 2026 China Central Television Spring Festival Gala, the integration of technology and culture put humanoid robot group performances at center stage. Unitree Robotics, Galbot and Songyan Dynamics presented their core products together, generating widespread online discussion due to their technical demonstrations. All three embodied-intelligence companies are portfolio investments of Shoucheng Holdings (0697.HK), making the Hong Kong-listed firm the most directly associated listed company within the Gala robotics theme.

The companies’ performance on a national platform not only demonstrated their technological capabilities but also validated Shoucheng Holdings’ strategy combining capital investment, real-world deployment scenarios and industrial-chain positioning.

The Spring Festival Gala, watched by an estimated 1.4 billion viewers nationwide, applies strict selection standards to technology partners. Participants must demonstrate technical maturity, reliability and scenario customization capability. The inclusion of all three portfolio companies reflects their positions across algorithm intelligence, robot hardware and consumer deployment, forming a full value-chain layout with differentiated technical advantages.

Unitree Robotics: Third Appearance Demonstrates High-Dynamic Motion Leadership

Unitree Robotics appeared at the Gala for the third time, taking a central role in the “WuBOT” segment. A formation of 16 humanoid robots performed complex martial-arts movements including backflips and horse stances, integrating robotics and traditional performance.

Using proprietary high-concurrency cluster control systems and AI positioning algorithms, the robots achieved continuous table-jump parkour, aerial flips exceeding three meters in height and repeated single-leg flips, with millisecond-level synchronization accuracy. A newly developed dexterous hand enabled rapid prop changes and stable manipulation.

These demonstrations reflect ongoing advances in core component development. The company’s self-developed harmonic reducer achieves transmission efficiency above 90% while reducing costs by about 40% compared with imported components, supporting scalable production.

Shoucheng Holdings has supported Unitree through multiple funding rounds and by providing real-world testing environments in Shougang Park. In 2025, Unitree produced about 6,500 robots and shipped more than 5,500 units, with roughly 70% global market share in quadruped robots, establishing a leading position in domestic robot manufacturing.

Galbot: Autonomous Decision-Making Demonstrates Embodied AI

If Unitree represents robotic motion capability, Galbot represents decision intelligence. As the Gala’s designated embodied-AI robot partner, Galbot appeared in a performance segment featuring real-time interaction. Its robot autonomously cracked walnuts, picked up glass fragments, folded clothes and assembled food items.

All actions were generated through the embodied AI model AstraBrain, rather than pre-programmed sequences, demonstrating real-time environmental perception and decision-making. The company’s embodied handling model has been recognized among Beijing’s major artificial-intelligence achievements.

Commercially, Galbot has established a closed loop from technology to product deployment. Its industrial embodied robot Galbot S1 has already entered production lines at major manufacturers including CATL. Since investing in 2024, Shoucheng has provided capital support and assisted the company in building a dual strategy targeting both industrial and consumer markets. The national exposure is expected to accelerate industrial orders and consumer adoption.

Songyan Dynamics: Consumer-Level Interaction Targets Household Scenarios

Songyan Dynamics made its first appearance at the Gala and was designated the exclusive biomimetic humanoid robotics partner. In a comedy segment, its consumer robots performed cartwheels, flips and running movements while displaying lifelike eye expressions, facial reactions and breathing-like body motion.

Natural coordination of neck and arm movements during dialogue emphasized household companionship functions. The advancement stems from its self-developed low-cost servo motor technology, which reduces motor cost to roughly one-third of the industry average, supporting mass adoption.

Shoucheng Holdings, the company’s largest external investor, led early financing in 2024 and promoted market expansion through livestream channels and offline retail networks. Pre-orders have risen in 2026, and national exposure is expected to further improve brand recognition in the consumer humanoid robot market.

Integrated Ecosystem Validates Investment Strategy

The joint appearance of the three companies demonstrates Shoucheng’s ecosystem investment model. Unlike traditional financial investors, Shoucheng participates in portfolio development through funding, scenario deployment and industrial collaboration, forming an investment-empowerment-exit cycle.

Through its robotics investment fund, the company provides long-term capital support. Public interviews indicate book returns exceeding four times over two years in robotics investments, with some projects surpassing tenfold returns.

On the deployment side, Shoucheng provides real-world testing environments including industrial parks and large-scale parking infrastructure to accelerate iteration and optimization.

Market Implications

Capital markets responded positively to the Gala exposure. Analysts say the national endorsement enhances brand recognition and strengthens Shoucheng’s positioning in the robotics sector. Accelerating commercialization among portfolio companies could bring tangible earnings growth, while a potential Unitree Robotics IPO may generate substantial equity gains.

Shoucheng has invested in nearly 20 robotics industry companies, forming a complete ecosystem. As the sector expands, the scarcity and growth potential of its integrated layout may attract additional capital attention.

Outlook

Shoucheng’s investment strategy focuses on early-stage identification, precise positioning and long-term participation across robot manufacturing, embodied intelligence and consumer deployment.

The simultaneous appearance of three portfolio companies represents both a display of past investment results and the beginning of value realization. Expansion of the Taozhu retail network and development of additional channels are expected to support commercialization of more portfolio companies. Further progress in materials and secondary-development businesses may strengthen the company’s competitive positioning within the robotics supply chain.

KAWASAKI, Japan, Feb 3, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu today announced that it has collaborated with a central government agency in Japan to conduct a demonstration experiment utilizing its Takane [1] large language model (LLM) in public comment operations. The experiment, conducted in 2025, successfully automated advanced tasks such as classifying opinions by support/opposition and summarizing them, demonstrating improved operational efficiency and quality. The agency's officials confirmed the effectiveness of the system. Based on the results of this demonstration experiment, Fujitsu is developing a generative AI service that can be applied comprehensively to policy formulation and legislation, aiming for provision by fiscal year 2026.

In addition to the above, Fujitsu is also planning for the construction of AI workflows that systematically integrate appropriate AI models and tools throughout the entire legislative drafting process, which involves extensive research into related laws and coordination with various stakeholders, and the development of AI agents that autonomously support complex research and coordination tasks arising within these processes. Fujitsu will support government initiatives for AI infrastructure development and generative AI utilization, such as Government AI, and aims to provide a generative AI service by fiscal year 2026 that can be comprehensively applied to policy formulation and legislation processes requiring the robust Japanese language capabilities of Takane.

Results of the Proof-of-Concept (PoC)

In conventional Japanese governmental public comment operations, officials read and classify submitted opinions, analyze trends, draft responses to each opinion, and then consider government policy. This process can take over a month until the results are announced.

In this demonstration experiment, Fujitsu verified the efficiency improvements achieved by utilizing Takane with past public comment data. By applying Takane to approximately 120,000 characters of actual public comment data received by the central government agency that conducted this experiment, tasks such as classifying opinions by support/opposition and summarizing them, which were previously performed manually, were automated and completed in about 10 minutes. This demonstrated the potential for officials to focus on reviewing the output. Furthermore, in checking the consistency between draft laws, which are the subject of public comments, and individual opinions, Takane was able to correctly identify the relevant clauses in the draft law for over 80% of the opinions when both the draft law and opinions were input. This confirmed the potential for significant labor savings compared to manual linking.

These results suggest that by reducing the time administrative officials spend organizing opinions, they can allocate more time to more critical decision-making tasks, such as deliberating the content of opinions and reflecting them in policy.

Utilizing digital technologies, including generative AI, to enhance public comment operations, is also considered an important initiative from the perspective of EBPM (Evidence-Based Policy Making).

Figure: Overview of the PoC

Background

Public comment in rulemaking by national and local governments is a crucial mechanism to ensure that citizens affected by these rules have the opportunity to express their opinions directly. However, for topics of high public interest, administrative officials can receive many thousands of submissions, leading to unmanageable review workloads. This could lead to public opinion not being appropriately reflected in policy and an erosion of public trust.

The central government agency that conducted this demonstration experiment places importance on utilizing digital technology to reduce the burden on officials and improve the quality of public opinion reflection. In collaboration with Fujitsu, the agency undertook this demonstration experiment to apply generative AI to public comment aggregation and analysis, a task highlighted by the Digital Agency in its verification of generative AI utilization.

[1] Takane:
A large language model co-developed by Fujitsu and Cohere Inc.

About Fujitsu

Fujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsu

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• TEC Japan marks its 25th anniversary with the recent refurbishment of its inaugural centre at Cerulean Towers.
• Profitability has tripled over the last two years, attracting significant interest from major tech and financial institutions.
• TEC Japan boasts an impressive occupancy rate of over 90%, with prime locations fully occupied, reflecting strong demand for premium workspaces.

Photo: TEC Cerulean Towers Centre

JAPAN, January 29, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) – The Executive Centre (“TEC”), the leading premium flexible workspace provider in Asia Pacific and the Middle East, proudly commemorates its 25th anniversary in Japan. Since the unveiling of its first centre at Cerulean Towers in 2001, TEC has established itself as a trusted partner in the business community and has expanded to 12 centres in Japan. To celebrate this significant milestone, the company hosted a special event on January 23, 2026, marking the completion of a comprehensive refurbishment to enhance the centre's offerings.

Photo: TEC Cerulean Towers Reopening Event

The refurbishment of the Cerulean Tower facility epitomizes TEC’s commitment to long-term investment and reinvestment in its properties. Liam Owens, Regional Director of TEC Japan, stated, “Our legacy in Japan is built on 25 years of trust and reliability, and reflects a long-term commitment to the region. The five projects completed last year—three expansions and two refurbishments—highlight both our growth and our continued reinvestment in existing assets, reinforcing our dedication to long-standing partnerships with clients and landlords.”

As TEC looks to the future, the company recognizes the vast potential of the Japanese market, envisioning a strategic expansion beyond Tokyo. “Japan represents not just a city market, but a burgeoning regional opportunity,” added Owens. “Our intent is to position TEC as a leader throughout the country, meeting the diverse needs of businesses across various sectors.”

Photo: Liam Owens, Regional Director of TEC Japan

In the past two years, TEC Japan has experienced remarkable growth, tripling its profitability and attracting a wave of interest from leading tech and financial institutions. This surge indicates the wider market's recognition of Japan as an attractive location for business operations. With an overall occupancy rate exceeding 90%, TEC’s prime locations, particularly in the Tokyo Station area, are fully occupied, underscoring strong demand for its premium workspace solutions.

As The Executive Centre celebrates its 25th anniversary in Japan, it remains steadfastly committed to innovation and excellence, looking forward to continued growth and service to its clients.

About The Executive Centre

The Executive Centre (TEC) is a premium flexible workspace provider that opened its doors in Hong Kong in 1994 and has over 240 Centres in 37 cities across 15 markets.

The Executive Centre caters to professionals and industry leaders. TEC has a global network spanning Greater China, Southeast Asia, North Asia, India, Sri Lanka, the Middle East, and Australia. Each Executive Centre offers a prestigious address with the advanced infrastructure to meet the needs of its Members.

Privately owned and headquartered in Hong Kong, TEC provides Private and Shared Workspaces, Business Services, and Meeting & Events facilities to suit its clients’ business needs.

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HONG KONG, January 27, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) – The 19th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), jointly organised by the Hong Kong SAR (HKSAR) Government and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded successfully today. The forum attracted an enthusiastic response, drawing over 4,000 leaders from governments and business sectors across over 60 countries and regions. Over the two-day forum, over 150 financial officials, leaders of multilateral organisations, representatives from financial institutions and enterprises took the stages as speakers. The forum also launched the inaugural Global Business Summit to further integrate finance with key industries, driving innovation and economic development, while injecting strong momentum into Hong Kong as it embarks on a new chapter in the year ahead by strengthening its role through financial empowerment.

The Asian Financial Forum kicked off International Financial Week 2026, marking the first significant financial event in the region this year. AFF’s various sessions, including Plenary Sessions, Keynote Luncheons, a Breakfast Panel and thematic workshops, were all well attended. Guests engaged actively in exchanges on a wide range of trending topics, offering valuable insights and forward-looking perspectives.

At the Keynote Luncheon on the first day of AFF, Dr José Manuel Barroso, Former President of the European Commission, Former Prime Minister of Portugal, and the Chairman of the Advisory Board of Goldman Sachs International, delivered a keynote speech on Hong Kong’s pivotal role in fostering regional cooperation and how Asia can draw on Europe’s experience to deepen economic integration. Dr Barroso said: “What we are seeing now is a technological race. This creates instability. And so, the major companies in the world – American, European, but also in Asia – the leaders want to see how they can position their corporations in a favourable position facing the geopolitical risk and the technological risk.”

Furthermore, at the Panel Discussion on Global Economic Outlook, Dr Zhu Min, Member of the Senior Expert Advisory Committee of the China Center for International Economic Exchanges (CCIEE), spoke about the opportunities that renminbi internationalisation will bring to Hong Kong. He said: “I see competition among the three major currencies. RMB internationalisation requires liquidity and a bond market – Hong Kong is perfectly positioned to provide this service.”

At the forum yesterday, the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau signed a cooperation agreement with the Shanghai Gold Exchange, marking a significant milestone in strengthening collaboration between the Hong Kong and Shanghai gold markets. The agreement established a high-level cooperative governance framework for Hong Kong’s central gold clearing system, explored opportunities for coordinated development of physical infrastructure, and enhanced market connectivity. This initiative represented an important step forward in Hong Kong’s development as an international gold trading hub.

The inaugural Global Business Summit, co-organised by the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau of the HKSAR Government, HKTDC and the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES), was held today as part of AFF. The summit opened with welcome remarks delivered by Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the HKSAR Government, and Prof Frederick Ma, Chairman of the HKTDC.

Prof Ma said: “Financial services help industries and investors maximise their investments and their impact. This will have far-reaching benefits, supporting continued technological breakthroughs, as well as closer integration and sustainable development. In this sense, the Global Business Summit reflects the greater emphasis we are placing on co-creation at this year’s AFF.  In these unpredictable times, working together on shared goals adds to the agility and resilience of our economies, our industries and businesses, and our communities. Hong Kong, under the “One Country, Two Systems” arrangement, is perfectly suited to host these conversations and promote cross-sector collaboration, as a superconnector, super value-adder and supercollaborator. Our city is home to businesses from around the world.  It is a bustling two-way gateway between the Chinese Mainland and the rest of the world – helping high-growth enterprises from the Chinese Mainland to go global, while enabling high-growth foreign enterprises to enter China.”

A Pledging Ceremony today demonstrated the commitment of HKSAR Government, the HKTDC and AFF Partners in working together to assist Chinese Mainland enterprises in going global via the Hong Kong platform and to integrate into overall national development. AFF Partners included EY, HSBC, Bank of China (Hong Kong), Standard Chartered, UBS, CICC, Huatai Securities, Bank of Communication (Hong Kong) and China CITIC Bank International. During the summit, a series of plenary sessions were held, including Business Plenary I - Chinese Mainland Enterprises Going Global, and Business Plenary II - Strategic Collaboration for Shared Growth, focusing on the latest opportunities in global market expansion and inbound foreign investment.

In Business Plenary I - Chinese Mainland Enterprises Going Global, chaired by Victor Chu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, First Eastern Investment Group, and prominent business leaders from XPENG, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, LONGi Green Energy, Wusawa Advisory, Alibaba Group, Seres Group, and Shanghai Industrial Investment (Holdings), discussed  how Chinese Mainland enterprises are formulating global expansion strategies amid shifts in the macroeconomic landscape. The speakers explored challenges these companies face and emerging opportunities in their pursuit of international growth.

Leading global investment institutions and business executives shared their observations and strategies for entering the Chinese Mainland market in Business Plenary II - Strategic Collaboration for Shared Growth. With national policies promoting stronger domestic demand and high-quality development, the Chinese Mainland offers abundant opportunities for international enterprises to expand cross-border collaboration and deepen their positions along industry value chains. The session featured remarks by Liu Haoling, President, China Investment Corporation and was chaired by Lincoln Pan, Chief Executive Officer, Jardine Matheson. Speakers included representatives from Banking Circle, Infineon AG, Investcorp, JP Morgan, Revolut and Triton Partners. They engaged in an in-depth discussion on how international companies can develop new business roadmaps in the Chinese Mainland through investment, partnerships and joint ventures. They examined Hong Kong’s critical role as a gateway for international enterprises entering the Chinese Mainland market.

During the session, Mohammed Alardhi, Executive Chairman, Investcorp, said: “The China-Gulf Cooperation Council corridor is vital. We’re connecting companies throughout the corridor, implementing Chinese technology there, and buying Chinese vehicles for logistics. It bridges the world’s second-largest economy and the Gulf region, which is transforming with vast opportunities and capital. When you compare the valuations of Chinese companies and technologies with those from the West, there’s no comparison. There is a significant appetite in the Gulf region to partner with them.”

The summit featured a series of discussion sessions covering high-growth, high-value sectors, including biomedicine and healthcare, green energy, new consumer trends, artificial intelligence and robotics. The speaker lineup was powerful. In the session titled “Biomedicine 2026: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities”, Amgen and Merck highlighted key challenges facing the industry; notably the high cost and lengthy cycles of R&D. They emphasised the need to build diversified and internationalised financing channels, enabling financial services to play an empowering, multiplier role in accelerating technological translation and commercialisation.

The sessions “AI Infrastructure: Powering the Intelligent Supply Chain” and “AI Driven Robotics and Autonomous Technologies Revolutionising Industry” featured a who’s who of business leaders with speakers from DexForce Technology, JD.com and Pictet Group discussing scalable application strategies, key investment priorities and growth momentum generated through ecosystem collaboration. The latter session, chaired by Dr Allan Wong, Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer, VTech Holdings Limited; leaders from AI² Robotics, Galbot and Tencent offered forward looking insights into how AI driven robotics can integrate into the real economy, transforming sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing and services, while creating entirely new investment opportunities.

Polling on Future Technology Trends and Asset Allocation Strategies

AFF conducted real-time polling across multiple sessions to gauge participants’ views on the global economic outlook, their expectations for future financial and technological trends, and their asset-allocation strategies. More than 70% of attendees were neutral to optimistic about the global economic outlook for this year. Meanwhile, 51.2% of participants believed that in today’s rapidly evolving international landscape, priority should be given to developing artificial intelligence and AI-driven applications, followed by energy transition and sustainable development (20.3%).

Onsite deal-making sessions and online platform extend outcomes

The HKTDC has long positioned AFF as a vital platform for facilitating international investment and driving substantive cooperation, proactively connecting enterprises with potential partners and providing business-matching opportunities. During the forum, HKTDC and the Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association continued to co-organise AFF Deal-making. This year, AFF Deal-making attracted over 280 investors and over 600 investment projects, resulting in more than 800 one-on-one meetings that successfully connected global capital with investment opportunities. Among them, a returning participant from Thailand, who joined the event to explore new funding sources and co-investment opportunities, said he was pleased to have met several promising potential partners. An Australian food processing project owner also reported positive outcomes, noting that the platform helped identify potential partners who can provide support beyond financial investment, including practical expertise and technical guidance. The matching services will move online on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 January, allowing investors and project owners to continue connecting via the online platform.

This year’s Project Investment Sessions highlighted several strategically essential development initiatives in Hong Kong. These included the Northern Metropolis, which drives cross-sector collaboration and industry upgrading; SKYTOPIA, the Airport City development shaping the future international aviation hub at Hong Kong International Airport; and the Hong Kong–Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park, which accelerates the growth of the I&T ecosystem in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Representatives of the respective organisations presented the latest project updates and investment opportunities on-site, offering participants deeper insights into Hong Kong’s long-term plans for regional connectivity, innovation-driven development and infrastructure enhancement, underscoring the city’s unique strengths as a premier international investment destination.

In addition, on the first day of this year’s AFF, Hong Kong food-tech company Techvalue International and Australia’s Gryph Holdings signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a joint venture that will launch innovative plant-based products that can be prepared instantly with either cold or hot water. The collaboration was facilitated by the HKTDC Sydney Office, building on business connections the two parties developed through previous editions of AFF. The joint venture will first introduce its products in Papua New Guinea before gradually expanding into the Australian and New Zealand markets. It demonstrates Hong Kong’s pivotal role in enabling cross-border collaboration in food-tech innovation.

Four zones showcase new opportunities in innovation, sustainability and investment

This year’s AFF featured four key thematic zones –  the FutureGreen Showcase, FintechHK Start-up Salon, InnoVenture Salon and Global Investment Zone – bringing together some 150 exhibitors, including EY (AFF’s Knowledge Partner), HSBC, Bank of China (Hong Kong), Standard Chartered, CICC and Huatai Securities. The newly introduced FutureGreen Showcase highlighted the latest applications in green finance and green technology, fostering capital matching and collaboration with sustainable development projects. Exhibitors showcased solutions spanning green certification and standards, climate-risk assessment and reporting, carbon-credit trading and management, regulatory compliance and ESG monitoring, demonstrating robust market demand for green transformation across different sectors.

Two roundtable meetings were also held during AFF. The Hong Kong International Fundraising Roundtable 2026, held today, brought together senior executives from Chinese Mainland and overseas enterprises, as well as leaders from Hong Kong’s financial and professional services sectors, to discuss how to meet financing needs across various industries. The Attracting Strategic Enterprises: Roundtable on Hong Kong Opportunities held on the first day of the AFF was co-organised for the first time by the HKTDC and the OASES. The session provided a dedicated platform for key Chinese Mainland and international enterprises interested in establishing or expanding their presence in Hong Kong to connect with local financial and professional service providers.

2026 International Financial Week kicks off, showcasing Hong Kong as a leading international financial centre

International Financial Week 2026 officially commenced on 26 January, featuring 14 industry events that span a wide range of globally watched financial and business topics, including ASEAN opportunities, digital finance, green finance, family offices, private equity and alternative investments. Together, these events underscore Hong Kong’s unique role as the region’s most comprehensive and diversified international financial centre.

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Kawasaki and Tokyo, Japan, Jan 22, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Limited and Mizuho Bank, Ltd. today announced a collaboration to develop a new order and payment processing service aimed at creating new value and supporting the sustainable growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This collaboration is driven by a shared goal to co-create next-generation data-driven services.

Prior to the service development, both companies successfully established a technology to automatically convert and link disparate order data formats used by ordering/purchasing companies and receiving/delivering companies in the distribution industry. This achievement has enabled a reduction of up to 70% in order processing and reconciliation tasks (operations to clear outstanding balances related to accounts receivable and payable), which were previously performed manually.

Through this initiative, both companies aim to jointly create next-generation corporate services that leverage data to support the creation of new value and sustainable growth for mid-sized and small and medium-sized enterprises.

The two companies have successfully demonstrated a technology that automatically absorbs and converts differences in data structures and formats between Ryutsu Business Message Standard (Ryutsu BMS,) a standard EDI in the distribution industry used by purchasing companies, and Common EDI for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises used by receiving/delivering companies. This was achieved by utilizing Fujitsu Japan Limited's distribution EDI service TradeFront/6G.

Through this demonstration, conducted with the cooperation of purchasing companies using Ryutsu BMS and delivering companies using Common EDI for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, it was confirmed that approximately 70% of order processing tasks were streamlined by eliminating manual input and conversion work.

Based on this technology, Fujitsu and Mizuho Bank will promote the creation of next-generation services that fundamentally digitalize manual operations by integrating and linking disparate order data across different industries, beyond the distribution sector, on a single service platform. This will seamlessly connect order processing and payment operations that were previously fragmented between large enterprises and mid-sized and small and medium-sized enterprises. Furthermore, by addressing diverse funding needs through financing methods that utilize order data, the companies will respond to various customer requirements.

Figure: Overview of next-generation corporate services 

Background

Improving the efficiency of corporate order processing and reconciliation tasks is a key management challenge for many companies, from the perspective of enhancing productivity and strengthening competitiveness. Some surveys indicate that approximately 70% of companies face challenges with payment reconciliation operations, with an average of about 2,500 transactions processed and approximately 170 hours spent per month.

Currently, approximately 30% of inter-company transactions utilize Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) for order processing. However, except for standardized EDI in some industries, a large portion of transactions still involve different systems and formats even between EDIs. This leads to manual order processing and reconciliation tasks due to the inability to integrate data management and link with payment data.

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HONG KONG, January 21, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) – The 19th Asian Financial Forum (AFF), co-organised by the Hong Kong SAR Government and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will take place on Monday, 26 and Tuesday, 27 January 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). This year’s AFF introduces a fresh perspective with the new tagline, Finance Empowering Business. Under the theme Co-creating New Horizons Amid an Evolving Landscape, the forum has invited over 140 financial officials, business leaders, and financial experts to serve as guest speakers, with expectations of attracting over 3,600 participants from more than 60 countries and regions.

AFF aims to foster collaboration among attendees to navigate change and create win-win scenarios. Additionally, the inaugural Global Business Summit will be launched on the second day of the forum, focusing on the integration of finance and the real economy. This summit aligns with the recommendations of the country's 15th Five-Year Plan, aiming to strengthen the foundation of the real economy, assist mainland enterprises in going global, and bring in international companies, while promoting Hong Kong’s unique advantages as an international financial and commercial hub.

Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the HKSAR Government, said, “Amidst the current complexities of the international landscape, Hong Kong as a globally trusted international financial centre is committed to bridging the world and the Chinese Mainland. By gathering global financial and industry leaders, we will leverage their global vision and seasoned experience to optimise the strategic positioning of our industrial and financial supply chains from a global perspective with a view to achieving win-win outcomes. This year’s forum also features specifically the gold market development with the inclusion of a dedicated discussion session, signing of a memorandum of understanding on gold market development, as well as unveiling the latest moves that will drive the construction of an international gold trading centre in Hong Kong. All these will showcase to the international community Hong Kong's advantages and immense potential in developing gold market while seeking collaborative opportunities. Furthermore, the inaugural Global Business Summit, coupled with AFF's unique deal-making, will exemplify how the financial services empower the real economy and highlight Hong Kong's function as an international financial centre in supporting the nation's high-quality development.”

Maggie Ng, Asian Financial Forum Steering Committee Chairperson and HSBC Hong Kong CEO, said: “We are pleased to welcome global leaders to this year’s Asian Financial Forum. This gathering underscores Hong Kong’s pivotal role as a leading international financial centre. Over 52,000 Chinese companies have extended their footprint outside of the Chinese Mainland. We see the internationalisation trend continuing. Hong Kong thrives as the China’s gateway to the world — supporting mainland firms going global, fueling innovation-driven growth and offering families unparalleled wealth management expertise.”

Patrick Lau, Deputy Executive Director of HKTDC, said: “President Xi Jinping has emphasised the importance of financial services for the real economy, focusing on enhancing the capacity of the real economy to create value through capital flow and improved turnover rates. This year’s Asian Financial Forum will stay closely aligned with market trends by introducing the inaugural 'Global Industry Summit’, aiming to foster deep integration between the financial sector and high value industries, thus generating a strong multiplier effect that transforms capital into significant economic growth and drives industrial upgrading. This initiative aligns with the 15th Five-Year Plan by supporting China’s commitment to high-level two-way opening, advancing the deep integration of finance, technological innovation, and industrial innovation, and facilitating the expansion of mainland enterprises internationally and attracting foreign companies, further leveraging Hong Kong’s strengths as an international financial and commercial centre. The summit will feature support from several renowned brands, whose management teams will analyse future development trends across various industries, enabling the financial sector to provide tailored services that drive economic growth.”

The first major international financial event of the year — focusing on the latest economic conditions and financial developments

This year’s AFF will feature a series of compelling speeches and discussion sessions. The forum includes an inaugural Global Business Summit, keynote speeches, luncheons and business breakfasts, policy dialogue and thematic workshops. These sessions will cover topics such as Global Economic Outlook, CIO Insights, Asset & Wealth Management, Trade Finance and Supply Chain, Family Office Ecosystem, Fintech, Pension and Endowment, and Gold Exchange.

Two plenary sessions will be held on the first day of the forum. The first session will be hosted by Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the Hong Kong SAR Government, bringing financial officials and leaders of international financial institutions together to analyse the latest macroeconomic landscape. Guest speakers include Zou Jiayi, President of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank; Scott Morris, Vice-President (East and Southeast Asia, and the Pacific) of the Asian Development Bank; Mehmet Simsek, Minister of Treasury and Finance of Türkiye; and Klemen Bostjancic, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Slovenia.

The second session will be hosted by Julia Leung, Chief Executive Officer of Securities and Futures Commission, featuring representatives from regulatory bodies, central bank officials, and financial services leaders, including H.E. Waleed Saeed Abdul Salam Al Awadhi, Chief Executive Officer of Securities and Commodities Authority of United Arab Emirates; Burkhard Balz, Member of the Executive Board of the Deutsche Bundesbank; Rhee Chang-yong, Governor of the Bank of Korea; Gokul Laroia, Chief Executive Officer Asia of Morgan Stanley; and Benjamin Hung, Chairman of Financial Services Development Council. Together, they will share insights on the latest monetary policies and regulatory directions.

This year’s keynote luncheon, a highlight of AFF, will once again feature a distinguished lineup of speakers to analyse global financial issues. Dr José Manuel Barroso, former President of the European Commission, former Prime Minister of Portugal, and current Chairman of Goldman Sachs International Advisory Board, will deliver a keynote speech on Day 1 to share his insights on the current global landscape and macro-level challenges. On the following day, Paul Polman, Business Leader, Investor, Philanthropist, who is dedicated to advocating for systemic change, climate action, and social equality, will be the keynote speaker and will share his “Net Positive” corporate sustainability strategy, which he has championed in recent years, focusing on advancing sustainable development.

The Global Economic Outlook will bring prominent leaders from financial institutions and corporations together, including Sir Douglas Flint, CBE, Chairman of Aberdeen Group plc; Kevin Sneader, President of Goldman Sachs in Asia Pacific (ex-Japan); Dr. Ridha Wirakusumah, Chief Executive Officer of the Indonesia Investment Authority; Professor Paolo Zannoni, Executive Deputy Chairman of Prada Group; and Dr Zhu Min, Member of the Senior Expert Advisory Committee of the China Center for International Economic Exchanges. They will provide forecasts for the 2026 economic landscape and examine the profound impact of macroeconomic factors on the global economy.

Panel Discussion on Asset and Wealth Management and CIO Insights will bring together numerous international financial experts. Participants include Fannie Wurtz, Head of Distribution & Wealth Division, ETFs & Index business lines, Chair of Asia at Amundi; Deborah Cunningham, Chief Investment Officer of Global Liquidity Markets at Federated Hermes; and Vincenzo Vedda, Chief Investment Officer & Member of the Executive Board at DWS Investment GmbH. Together, they will explore market trends, asset allocation strategies, and future investment opportunities, and offer forward-looking perspectives for the industry.

As demand for gold as a traditional safe-haven asset continues to rise, the latest Policy Address also proposed accelerating the establishment of an international gold trading market. Consequently, the first day of the forum will feature a Global Spectrum session on Gold Exchange. The session will feature insights from overseas experts including James Emmett, Chief Executive Officer of MKS PAMP SA; and David Tait, Chief Executive Officer of World Gold Council. These speakers will interpret the latest developments in international gold trading and explore strategies to reinforce Hong Kong’s role as a global gold trading hub. The discussion will also focus on driving growth in trading, clearing, settlement, and related derivative services, providing the financial industry with new vitality.

Inaugural Global Business Summit to explore industry prospects and opportunities

The first Global Business Summit will take place on the second day (27 January), co-organised by the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR Government, HKTDC, and the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises. The summit will invite leaders from high-growth sectors such as artificial intelligence and technology, new consumer trends, biomedicine and healthcare, and green energy to explore how to leverage financial services to drive innovation and long-term growth. It will also address opportunities for Chinese Mainland enterprises to go global, as well as help international enterprises establish operations in the Chinese Mainland market. In the session Chinese Mainland Enterprises Going Global, Daniel Li, Vice Chairman, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group; Li Zhenguo, Founder and Chief Technology Officer, LONGi Green Energy Technology; and John Zhang, Chairman and President, Seres Group will share insights on leveraging Hong Kong as a platform for international business expansion. In the Strategic Collaboration for Shared Growth session, Liu Haoling, President of China Investment Corporation, will first deliver remarks. This will be followed by a discussion moderated by Lincoln Pan, Chief Executive Officer of the Jardine Matheson. He will be joined by Mohammed Mahfoodh Alardhi, Executive Chairman of Investcorp; Dr Herbert Diess, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Infineon Technologies AG; Sjoerd Leenart, Chief Executive Officer of Asia Pacific of JP Morgan; and Laust Bertelsen, Chief Executive Officer of Banking Circle, to discuss experiences entering the mainland market.

Technological breakthroughs and developments in the biomedicine sector are critical drivers of the global economy. The summit has invited expert speakers to share their in-depth insights on industry advancements and analyse upcoming trends, providing the financial sector with opportunities to offer tailored services.

The session on artificial intelligence and technology, along with robotics, will be chaired by Dr Allan Wong, Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer of Vtech. Key speakers will include Dowson Tong, Senior Executive Vice President and President of Cloud and Smart Industries Group of Tencent; and Dr Yao Maoqing, Senior Vice President, President, Embodied Intelligence BU of Zhiyuan Innovation (Shanghai) Technology.

The Biomedicine and Healthcare session will include discussions with Paul Burton, Chief Medical Officer of Amgen; Theresa Tse, Chairwoman of the Board Committee from Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited; Marc Horn, Executive Vice President of Merck Group and President, Merck China and Dai Hongbin, Vice Chairman of Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd., exploring the latest biomedical trends and industry challenges, as well as opportunities for innovation and collaboration.

New FutureGreen Showcase to Explore Green Development Opportunities

To further promote collaboration, AFF will feature four exhibition areas, including the new FutureGreen showcase, FintechHK Start-up Salon, InnoVenture Salon, and Global Investment Zone, showcasing over 140 exhibitors such as Bank of China (Hong Kong), CICC,  HSBC, Huatai Securities, Standard Chartered Bank, and knowledge partners EY. Global asset management firms Federated Hermes and E Fund Management will also participate for the first time, presenting a new generation of financial concepts and diverse investment opportunities. The new FutureGreen showcase will focus on green finance and technology, striving to connect funding with sustainable development.

This year’s forum will continue to facilitate substantial collaboration through the AFF Deal-making, programme co-organised with the Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association, to provide participants with insights into investment potentials and industry opportunities. Additionally, the Business Matching session will invite project owners from around the world to showcase quality initiatives in key sectors such as Environment, Energy and Clean Technology, Healthcare Technology, and Financial Technology, aiding participants in identifying market trends and expanding cross-industry investment opportunities.

AFF opens International Financial Week, offering diverse Hong Kong experience

The International Financial Week (IFW) 2026, lasting one week, will kick off with AFF on 26 January. This event marks Hong Kong's first major financial event of the year, aimed at assisting industry professionals in seizing opportunities and unlocking market potential. IFW will feature 15 partner activities covering a range of global financial and business topics, including ASEAN opportunities, asset and wealth management, and artificial intelligence.

The summit is collaborating with multiple organisations to offer exclusive travel, cultural, and dining discounts for overseas participants. Highlights include a night tour with Hong Kong Big Bus Tours, arranged by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, a traditional sailing trip on the Aqua Luna, complimentary access to the Plaza Premium Lounge, and tickets to the Hong Kong Palace Museum and M+ Museum. Additionally, attendees can enjoy dining discounts at venues such as the Lan Kwai Fong Group and Hong Kong Bankers Club, along with Happy Wednesday hosted by the Hong Kong Jockey Club.

Websites

Asian Financial Forum: https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/e

Programme: https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/en/programme

Speaker list: https://www.asianfinancialforum.com/conference/aff/en/speakers

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TOKYO, Dec 26, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - The General Incorporated Association Generative AI Japan, in collaboration with Nikkei Business, an economic media outlet published and operated by Nikkei BP, today announced the winners of the Japan Generative AI Award 2025, which recognize outstanding examples of Generative AI applications, including the Grand Prix and other awards. This is the second year the awards have been held. A judging committee composed of experts in the generative AI field conducted a rigorous review process, resulting in eight awards being presented, including the Grand Prix.

The project names, organizations, and summaries for the one Grand Prix winner, two Special Award winners, and five Excellence Award winners are as follows.

One Grand Prix Winner for Japan Generative AI Award 2025

Tsukuyomi: The Divine Hunter - Pioneering New Entertainment Experiences and the Future of Creation with Generative AI, COLOPL, Inc.

COLOPL, Inc. has released the game “Tsukuyomi: The Divine Hunter,” which places generative AI at the core of the gaming experience. Despite concerns that use of generative AI in entertainment is still controversial, they developed their proprietary AI “AI Kaneko” in collaboration with famous creator Mr. Kazuma Kaneko. This enables an experience where unique Kaneko-style cards are generated based on user actions, surpassing 1.6 million cards generated in the first two months after release. This pioneers a new genre, “Generative Games,” which explores the potential of generative AI in entertainment.

Two Special Award Winners for Japan Generative AI Award 2025

New Paradigms in Disability Employment: Pioneering Solutions with Generative AI and In-House BPO, SHIFT Inc.

At SHIFT Inc., the Generative AI team and the Disability Employment team have collaborated to enhance the quality of work through generative AI utilization. Guided by the concept of “making AI work alongside people,” they thoroughly decomposed tasks and categorized AI-applicable operations, promoting usage tailored to individual aptitudes. This resulted in a 1.7-fold increase in productivity. Furthermore, AI enabled members to take on tasks previously considered difficult, fostering positive changes in work practices.

Utilization of AI Agents Led by Operational Frontlines in Global Logistics, Shippio, Inc.

Shippio, Inc., a company driving trade digitalization, is tackling operational transformation in the trade industry - where many analog processes remain - by leveraging AI agents. Through its “Multi-Layer AI Agent Concept,” where a command-and-control AI and specialized AI collaborate, it has successfully automated 70-90% of routine tasks while ensuring reliability. This is achieved through human-AI collaboration, even for high-difficulty tasks requiring veteran expertise. By realizing efficiency through practical implementation, Shippio, Inc. aims to extend these results across the entire industry.

Five Excellence Award Winners for Japan Generative AI Award 2025

Ututor: An Educational Partner That Cultivates Creativity Where AI Generates Questions, Not Answers, Digital Hollywood Co., Ltd.

Digital Hollywood Co., Ltd. has partnered with neoAI Inc. to introduce “Ututor,” a generative AI for creative learning. It automates the analysis, evaluation, and improvement suggestions for creative work, providing high-quality feedback anytime. Beyond just the work at hand, it illuminates future choices, accompanying students as they chart their own unique paths. This aims to streamline skill acquisition and enhance educational services.

Evolving “Multi-Generative AI Platform” for Agile Government Services, Machida City Office, Tokyo

To keep pace with dramatically evolving generative AI and enable rapid service deployment, they introduced the “AI Navigator” multi-generative AI platform, which facilitates agile service development. By fully leveraging this innovative platform and making administrative services agile with a focus on user interface, they aim to create new user experiences and make generative AI usage commonplace.

Tackling Business Succession with Generative AI: Paving the Way for the Future of Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturing in Japan, Nakahara Works Co., Ltd.

Nakahara Works Co., Ltd., a precision parts maker in Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture, is advancing an initiative to visualize and analyze the company's true value - previously difficult to grasp during business succession - using data from its proprietary manufacturing management system “Kako-ya Ken-chan” and TRANSREE, Inc.'s generative AI tool “DataTranslator.” This effort has yielded results: creating time for technical succession through operational efficiency improvements and a renewed recognition of the company's technological value. Nakahara Works Co., Ltd.’s efforts will further expand the circle of small and medium-sized manufacturing companies in Japan.

Generative AI-Powered Medication Guidance and Medication History Generation Support Service for Pharmacists - Utilizing Generative AI in the Next-Generation Communication Service “AnyCOMPASS”, Mitsubishi Electric Digital Innovation Corporation

Against the backdrop of a declining birthrate and aging population, community pharmacies face the challenge of balancing pharmacist efficiency with improved patient services. Mitsubishi Electric Digital Innovation Corporation has developed a service utilizing generative AI in collaboration with mediLab Inc., a healthcare AI venture originating from the University of Tokyo. With safety considerations and measures to prevent hallucinations, they have realized a service where generative AI supports pharmacists in medication counseling and creating medication histories, has received high praise from users. They plan to continue actively utilizing generative AI to contribute to solving societal challenges.

Fundamental Business Innovation Through AI-Based Process Reengineering, NEC Corporation

NEC Corporation is driving company-wide operational innovation by rebuilding complex business processes using AI. It has achieved faster decision-making through its “Management Cockpit × AI” system and automated inquiry operations using AI. Underpinning this is a proprietary platform enabling employees to rapidly develop AI with specialized knowledge. This initiative has yielded results such as a 96.7% reduction in decision-making cycles. Going forward, they plan to leverage the know-how gained from internal implementation to contribute to AI deployment across society.

Overview of the Japan Generative AI Award 2025

Judging Criteria: Problem setting, Implementation, Impact, Governance, Potential for the future.

Head of the Judging Committee: Hiroaki Miyata, Representative Director, The General Incorporated Association Generative AI Japan / Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Keio University

Jury members:

• • Akiko Murakami, Director, Japan AI Safety Institute
  • Kan Suzuki, Professor, Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo / Professor, Graduate School of Policy and Media Studies, Keio University, and Specially Appointed Professor, Faculty of Policy Management, Keio University
  • Mizuki Oka, Researcher, Center for Innovation, Chiba Institute of Technology / Representative Director, ConnectSphere Inc.
  • Emi Tamaki, Professor, Faculty of Engineering, University of the Ryukyus / Representative Director, H2L Inc. / Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
  • Masahiro Sato, Professor and Assistant to the President, Digital Hollywood University
  • Akihiko Kono, Executive Officer, Vice President, CIO, and Managing Director, IT & Digital Promotion Division, Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd.
  • Joji Noritake, President and Representative Director, Baycurrent Consulting Inc.
  • Keisuke Kuniyoshi, General Manager, Data Solutions Department, Benesse Corporation.
  • Eri Shirai, Executive Officer, Members Co., Ltd. / President, Member's Data Adventure Company
  • Shigeru Urushibara, Chairman of the Board, ULS Consulting, Inc.
  • Tomio Kikyoubara, Fellow, Nikkei BP Research Institute
  • Toshiyuki Sugiyama, Chief Consultant, Senior Researcher, Nikkei BP Research Institute
  • Takahiro Kikuchi, Senior Researcher, Nikkei BP Research Institute
  • Takeshi Matsui, Publisher of Nikkei Business

Organized by The General Incorporated Association Generative AI Japan

Co-sponsored by Nikkei Business

Supported by Nikkei BP Research Institute

Supported by: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Digital Agency, Information-technology Promotion Agency, Japan Institute of Information Technology, Japan Deep Learning Association

About Nikkei BP

Company name: Nikkei Business Publications, Inc.
Date of establishment: April 5, 1969
Representative: Tetsuya Iguchi, President and CEO
Address: 4-3-12 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
URL: https://www.nikkeibp.co.jp/

About The General Incorporated Association Generative AI Japan

The General Incorporated Association Generative AI Japan was established in 2024 with the aim of promoting the use of Generative AI through industry-academia collaboration, developing rules and guidelines, making recommendations, and more, and enhancing Japan's industrial competitiveness. The representative director is Professor Hiroaki Miyata of the Faculty of Medicine at Keio University, and 18 experts from academia and cutting-edge companies have been appointed as directors and advisors, with 80 companies as members as of November 2025.

Organization name: General Incorporated Association Generative AI Japan
Date of registration: January 9, 2024
Representative director: Hiroaki Miyata
Address: 1-34 Ochiai, Tama City, Tokyo
URL: https://generativeaijapan.or.jp/

Contact
For inquiries regarding this announcement, please contact the Generative AI Japan Secretariat ( jimukyoku@generativeaijapan.or.jp )