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U.S. Air Force Awards GA-ASI Production Contract for FQ-42A CCA

SAN DIEGO, June 18, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has received a production contract from the U.S. Air Force (USAF) for the FQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). The initial order is a significant milestone, beginning the delivery of production aircraft to the warfighter. GA-ASI designed, developed and flight-tested FQ-42A on an accelerated schedule unlike any fighter in recent history."This is an exciting day for our company and the nation," said company President David R. Alexander. "Moving to production on FQ-42A is the result of an extraordinary partnership and many years of investments between General Atomics and the U.S. Air Force. We've been preparing for this order, and manufacturing is already well underway."The FQ-42A is a purpose-built, uncrewed fighter developed as part of ongoing investment in next-generation semi-autonomous combat aircraft. The aircraft's modular design enables rapid integration of mission systems and mission autonomy software. GA-ASI's software architecture, demonstrated through live flight tests on multiple airframes, provides the foundation for human-machine teaming in compl...

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GMG Delivers Its First Ever Bulk Shipment of THERMAL-XR(R) to Nu Calgon in the USA

BRISBANE, AUS, June 17, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd (TSXV: GMG) (OTCQX: GMGMF) ("GMG" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company has shipped its first ever bulk order of THERMAL-XR® to its exclusive North American distributor, Nu Calgon Wholesaler, Inc. ("Nu Calgon") which is marketed and sold as "Nu-Calgon CoolWorx® powered by GMG® Graphene" as seen in an example shown in Figure 1.As previously disclosed, GMG is authorised to export, distribute, sell, use and dispose of graphene coating across multiple industries in the United States in accordance with its pre-manufacture notice P-25-0018.Figure 1: Nu-Calgon CoolWorx® Powered by GMG® Graphene LabelTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/301834_926570a474fba95b_001full.jpgDeWight Wallace, Nu-Calgon's President, commented: "We are very excited to receive this first shipment of THERMAL-XR® and to begin introducing it to the North American HVAC-R market. GMG's graphene technology offers contractors a genuine, measurable energy-saving solution, and we look forward to deploying it across our ...

Velto Awards Announces Winners of “Business Growth & Strategy Excellence,” Highlighting Strategic Agility as a Key Factor in Global Market Expansion

New York, NY – June 17, 2026 – (Accessth) – The Velto Awards today announced the winners of Business Growth & Strategy Excellence, recognizing companies, founders, and executives whose work demonstrates measurable growth, strategic discipline, operational resilience, and long-term business value. The 2026 program reflects a growing shift in how modern enterprises are evaluated. In an increasingly competitive global market, business growth is no longer measured only by revenue expansion or brand visibility. Strong governance, adaptability, execution quality, and sustainable market impact have become increasingly important indicators of corporate credibility. With more than 500 participants entering the 2026 edition, the competition reflected a strong level of international interest in strategic business excellence. Only 20 winners were ultimately selected, following a rigorous evaluation conducted by nearly 100 judges — senior professionals, industry experts, executives, and entrepreneurs with deep expertise in their respective fields. The scale and quality of submissions made the selection process especially demanding, reinforcing the credibili...

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Truecaller Ads Launches ‘Call-to-Cart’, a New Commerce Surface Built on the Communication Layer

JAKARTA, June 17, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Today, Truecaller Ads announced the global launch of Call-to-Cart, an AI-backed intelligent commerce solution that transforms everyday communication moments into seamless commerce experiences.Every additional click between ad exposure and checkout increases the likelihood of consumer drop-off. Yet most mobile commerce journeys still require users to navigate multiple screens, search for products, and switch between apps before completing a purchase.Built around Truecaller's unique position as the world's leading communication platform, Call-to-Cart enables brands to connect with consumers during two of mobile's most attentive moments: when a user receives a call and immediately after a call ends. By combining these high-attention touchpoints with AI-powered targeting and commerce integrations, Call-to-Cart reduces the path from discovery to purchase to just two steps.Truecaller Call-to-Cart: A brand-new AI-driven solution that enables direct advertisers on Truecaller to move consumers from discovery to checkout in just two steps“Millions of purchase decisions begin outside shopping environments. Communication moments...

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Hitachi expands its work with OpenAI to accelerate AI-driven modernization and cybersecurity

TOKYO, June 17, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE:6501, "Hitachi") today announced that it will expand its work with OpenAI*1 to accelerate AI-driven modernization and cybersecurity. The work combines OpenAI’s frontier AI technology with Hitachi’s domain expertise and know-how in supporting mission-critical systems and social infrastructure to accelerate AI transformation (AX) for customers and society.Working together, the two companies’ FDE teams will leverage OpenAI’s AI agent “Codex” to analyze the source code of mission-critical legacy systems and work to establish an AI-driven modernization approach that supports safe migration through enhanced visibility into system design. Based on this approach, Hitachi aims to develop solutions to support the modernization of core systems and to roll them out sequentially across a wide range of industries, starting with financial institutions.Hitachi also plans to gain access to OpenAI’s AI models for cybersecurity through OpenAI’s “Trusted Access for Cyber (TAC)”*2. As part of OpenAI’s Japan Cyber Action Plan, this initiative aims to responsibly ...

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Fujitsu and IBM Japan collaborate on modernization to support enterprise digital transformation

Kawasaki and Tokyo, Japan, June 17, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and IBM Japan, Ltd. today announced that they will accelerate their collaboration in the field of business system modernization in order to advance enterprise digital transformation and address challenges associated with legacy systems. This comes as part of the collaboration between the two companies announced in September 2025.Modernization is an essential initiative for driving digital transformation. Achieving successful modernization requires careful consideration of business characteristics, system requirements, and architectural attributes, along with selecting optimal technologies and programming languages. Among the effective approaches are rewriting, which converts existing program languages into those suited for modern environments, and refactoring, which enhances maintainability and scalability through improvements to application structure.In this collaboration, the companies will expand modernization initiatives centered on rewriting and refactoring. This will be achieved by leveraging Fujitsu’s modernization solution “Fujitsu PROGRESSION”, which automaticall...

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Sharp to Introduce AQUOS R11 Smartphone

TOKYO, June 17, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Sharp Corporation introduces the AQUOS R11 high-end smartphone. In addition to a function that uses AI to automatically adjust the zoom level according to the subject, it newly features capabilities that create a comfortable space by lighting and sound. These enhancements not only improve usability during photography but also expand the ways users can enjoy their smartphones in everyday life. Sales will begin sequentially in Japan and Taiwan on and after July 9 of this year (*1).The camera has been supervised by Leica Camera AG (Headquarters: Wetzlar, Germany). Equipped with a high-resolution triple camera system—50.3 MP standard, 50.3 MP ultra-wide, and 38.5 MP telephoto—it supports a wide range of shooting scenarios, from everyday snapshots to expansive landscapes and distant subjects.AI-powered camera functions have also been further enhanced. The newly introduced Smart Fit Zoom allows users to simply tap a dedicated icon, after which AI automatically adjusts the zoom level according to the subject, enabling well-balanced compositions centered on the intended subject. In addition, the Privacy Safe feature (*2)...

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Honda to Begin Supplying Three High-output Models of the eGX Electric Power Unit Series for Commercial-Grade Work Equipment

TOKYO, Japan, June 17, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda) will add three new high-output models — GXE4.0D, GXE6.0D and GXE9.0D — to its eGX Series and begin supplying them to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) customers this fall, starting from Japan and expanding supply in stages into other regions such as Europe and the U.S.Building on its long history of providing power sources, including general-purpose engines, to OEMs of commercial-grade work equipment, Honda is now expanding its supply of electric power units to those OEMs.Honda will unveil three new models for the first time globally, at the 8th International Construction & Survey Productivity Improvement EXPO (CSPI 2026), which will be held from June 17 through 20 at Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan. Since their introduction in 2021, eGX Series electric power unit models with a maximum output of 1.8 kW, have been adopted by work equipment manufacturers, primarily for small-sized equipment such as rammers and plate compactors. Leveraging unique advantages of electric power units, including low noise and zero exhaust emissions during use, work equipment powered by Hond...

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Eisai Announces Strategic Investment Supported by the UK Government’s LSIMF

TOKYO, June 17, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, “Eisai”) today announced a strategic investment supported by the UK Government under the Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF), subject to terms and conditions, at its manufacturing site in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, to establish supply chain and packaging capabilities for current and future medicines that require cold-chain management, including lecanemab.LSIMF is a capital grants scheme designed to strengthen life sciences manufacturing capabilities in the UK and enhance supply resilience against future health emergencies. The investment aligns with the UK Government’s policy to reinforce domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing and reflects Eisai’s long-term commitment to the United Kingdom.Haruo Naito, Chief Executive Officer at Eisai Co., Ltd., said, “This strategic investment reflects our long-term commitment to strengthening resilient supply capabilities for our innovative medicines and pipeline products, while further deepening our long-standing relationship with the United Kingdom. We greatly value the oppo...

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BAE Systems and NEC Sign MoU to Strengthen Japan’s Active Cyber Defence

TOKYO, Japan, June 17, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) -BAE Systems and NEC Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combine expertise for the implementation of active cyber defence (ACD) solutions for the Japanese Government. This MoU demonstrates the intent of both organisations to work together in various sectors beyond the defence domain, building on the momentum of the Japan-UK Strategic Cyber Partnership agreed by the respective Governments in January 2026.Under this MoU, BAE Systems and NEC will support the enhancement of the Japanese Government’s cybersecurity posture through the joint development, implementation and delivery of ACD solutions. It brings together BAE Systems' vast expertise and knowledge of ACD best practices with NEC's technological capabilities, deployment experience and deep understanding of Japan's ACD policy and operational landscape. By combining complementary strengths, both organisations will aim to deliver capability that is practically grounded, technically robust and aligned with national security priorities.In addition, BAE Systems and NEC will explore the establishment of a business collaboration framework foc...

Sunny Optical Capital Makes Public Debut Sunny Optical Capital Invests US$20 Million as Cornerstone Investor in LINGYI iTECH (GUANGDONG) COMPANY

EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 17/06/2026 / 10:57 UTC+8     On June 17, as A-share listed company, LINGYI iTECH (GUANGDONG) COMPANY (“LY iTECH”) formally disclosed its Hong Kong IPO prospectus, Sunny Optical Capital Limited (“Sunny Optical Capital”), the wholly‑owned investment platform of Sunny Optical Technology (Group) Company Limited, made its first public appearance. As one of the cornerstone investors in LY iTECH’s Hong Kong listing, Sunny Optical Capital subscribed US$20 million, and this move marks the official launch of Sunny Optical Technology’s new strategic phase of “dual‑drive” growth — combining product value and capital value. As the first landmark investment project since the establishment of Sunny Optical Capital, this cornerstone investment is not only a financial deployment, but also a critical move by Sunny Optical Technology to deepen industrial synergy and build its “circle of friends” in the capital market.     It is understood that Sunny Optical Capital is an investment platform established by Sunny Optical Technology in Hong Kong to implement its new five‑year s...

舜宇资本首度公开亮相 出资2000万美元基石投资领益智造

EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 2026-06-17 / 10:57 UTC+8     6月17日,随着A股上市公司领益智造正式披露港股IPO招股书,舜宇光学科技旗下全资投资平台——舜宇资本有限公司(以下简称“舜宇资本”)首度公开亮相。舜宇资本作为领益智造港股上市的基石投资者之一,认购金额达2000万美元,此举标志着舜宇光学科技正式开启“产品价值+资本价值”双轮驱动的战略新阶段。     作为舜宇&#36...

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Anime Tokyo Station Early Summer Festival

- Event Video to be Available on YouTube for a Limited Time from Saturday, June 13 to Sunday, July 12- Report on the hugely successful public recording by popular voice actors Miina Tominaga, Tomokazu Seki, and Atsumi TanezakiTOKYO, June 17, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Anime Tokyo Station, an exhibition center for Japanese anime operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Association of Japanese Animations, has welcomed many visitors from Japan and overseas as a facility that promotes the appeal of Japanese anime to the world under the motto, “Making ANIME more interesting, Bringing ANIME far into the future.”From the left: Yuichi Kimura, Miina Tominaga, Tomokazu Seki, Atsumi Tanezaki, and Noriko NamikiOn Monday, June 1, the official Anime Tokyo Station YouTube channel hosted the public recording event “Anime Tokyo Station Early Summer Festival.” A total of 52 visitors selected by lottery attended the event.The event was held in two parts, with Miina Tominaga serving as the host. When guest Tomokazu Seki made an appearance after being introduced by Tominaga, the audience welcomed him with thunderous applause. Seki said in surpris...

From Nagasaki Pachinko to Casino Contender, Okura Holdings Leverages Regulatory Optionality for Valuation Re-rating

EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 17/06/2026 / 09:49 UTC+8 In the Hong Kong equity market, micro-cap stocks are routinely sidelined by institutional investors due to liquidity constraints and perceived single-business risks. However, Okura Holdings Limited (1655.HK)—a traditional operator of Japanese pachinko parlors in Nagasaki Prefecture—is quietly positioning itself at the confluence of global regulatory tailwinds. The company is orchestrating a textbook valuation re-rating, driven by the regulatory optionality within Japan's emerging casino sector. From a fundamental perspective, consensus opinion remains tethered to Okura’s mature core pachinko operations. Yet, value investors will recognize that this legacy portfolio anchors the enterprise with a resilient valuation floor. Following extensive consolidation within the Japanese gaming landscape, Okura has preserved a dominant regional footprint and robust cash generation in its home market. The stock currently trades at severely depressed multiples, with a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio around 2x and a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of approximately 0.3x. Amid macroeconomic volatility, this extreme valuation discount...

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Accrelist Appoints Derek Cheong as Chief Executive Officer

SINGAPORE, June 17, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Accrelist Ltd. (“Accrelist” or the “Company”, together with its subsidiaries, collectively the “Group”), listed on the Catalist Board of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the “SGX-ST”), today announced the appointment of Mr Derek Cheong Sheng Ze (“Mr Cheong”) as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, with effect from 16 June 2026.The announcement pursuant to Rule 704(6) of the Catalist Rules, in relation to the appointment of Mr Cheong has been separately announced on the SGXNET.About Mr CheongMr Cheong joins Accrelist after a career spent building consumer-facing businesses in Malaysia. Most recently, in his role as Chief Strategy Officer of Thong World Sdn. Bhd, he is advising the organization on growth and expansion plans.Before that, he served as Managing Director of Collab Working Lifestyle Sdn. Bhd., the master franchisee of Xing Fu Tang in Malaysia, where he managed business strategy and financial operations, and oversaw the build-out of the franchise network. He previously sat on the board of Supreme Falcon Sdn. Bhd., which operates in ...

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碳战略落地难?LRQA研讨会为亚太企业“开药方”

(SeaPRwire) -   By: Christian Pierce 亚太企业在可持续发展承诺上压力山大,LRQA的 “可持续发展实践:战略、碳管理与报告保证” 研讨会来得正是时候。 随着气候法规收紧、利益相关者对透明度要求提高,亚太企业需证明可持续发展承诺的可衡量进展。该研讨会探讨了如何将碳管理融入日常运营,让参会者了解有效碳战略、强化治理框架及应对复杂报告要求。 LRQA东&#21...

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二手车商不会告诉你的真相:诺加利斯车主的“公平估价”是一场心理战

(SeaPRwire) -   By: Robert Kensington 媒体平台HelloNation在2026年6月15日发布了一篇文章,旨在解释亚利桑那州诺加利斯地区的二手车置换估价流程。文章引用了当地Cropper's Nogales Auto Center的汽车专家卡尔·克劳斯的观点。表面上是教育车主,但这更像是一份经销商评估手册的公开解密。它揭示了所谓的“公平出价”背后,是一套精密计算、旨在最大化经销商利润的心理与市场博弈。 [官方&#2145...

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POCA SPOT Has Expanded to Tokyo’s Shibuya Following Hong Kong MTR Launch, Cementing Its Position as a Global K-POP Fan Destination

Tokyo, Japan - June 16, 2026 - (SEATribune) - Infludeo, the company behind K-POP photocard specialty shop POCA SPOT, has opened a new location in Shibuya, Tokyo. Through a partnership with K Village (headquartered in Shinjuku, Tokyo; CEO: Motonari Kuwahara) — operator of Japan's largest Korean language school network — POCA SPOT by K Village officially launched inside the K Village Shibuya Ekimae (Station-Front) branch on May 15th. Infludeo had previously entered overseas markets by partnering with Hong Kong's mass transit operator MTR, opening POCA SPOT locations at key transit hubs including Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong Station, and West Kowloon High Speed Rail Station. The new Shibuya location marks the company's second overseas market, signaling that Infludeo's global expansion strategy has gained meaningful momentum. POCA SPOT has already established itself as a must-visit destination for K-POP fans at its flagship locations in Hongdae and Myeongdong, Seoul. POCA SPOT is an offline photocard specialty store where fans can purchase K-POP photocards and immerse themselves in collector culture. Because K-POP idol albums include photocards on a randomized basis, these cards have becom...

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Crestone Air Partners, an Air T Business, Completes Acquisition of Arena Aviation Capital, Surpassing $3.6 Billion in Assets Under Management

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, June 17, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Air T, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIRT) today announced that its majority owned business Crestone Air Partners, a global aviation asset management platform, has completed its acquisition of Arena Aviation Capital - a well-established aviation asset manager with a diversified portfolio and deep airline relationships. The transaction, first disclosed on March 8, 2026, has now closed following the satisfaction of all customary closing conditions and required approvals.The acquisition materially expands Crestone. Assets under management (AUM) as of December 31, 2025, were $800 million; as of March 31, 2026, AUM had grown to $1.2 billion; and post-transaction, the combined platform now comprises $3.6 billion of AUM. Crestone receives standard aviation industry management fees, including origination fees, administrative fees, disposition fees, and an incentive fee above a certain hurdle rate (which varies by investment transaction). Our aviation asset management platforms seek to generate 10%+ returns after fees.Immediately prior to the closing, Air T owned 90% of the common interests in Crestone Asset Management, LLC ("CAM"). At...

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EMP Metals融资收官:293万美金到账,车间能否真正转产?

(SeaPRwire) -   By: Elin Harms, a Silicon Valley Hardware Architect and Infrastructure Strategist 资金到账,车间依旧安静。EMP Metals第三期50万美元交割完成,总额293万9500美元融资尘埃落定。100万股以50美分发行,每股附70美分一年期购股权。监管锁定期4个月加1天,适用加拿大证券交易所政策。Tembo行使优先认购权,持股比例增至19.48%。 找中介赚走3万2500美元,发行费总计16万8317美元50美分。净收益将投入萨斯喀彻温锂盐水开发与&#33...