Collie, Western Australia, May 5, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Holista Colltech Limited (ASX: HCT) (Holista or the Company) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding Joint Venture Agreement with Swang Chai Chuan Limited (HKEX: 2321) (SCC) for the funding, development and operation of an ovine nano-collagen production facility in Collie, Western Australia.Key Commercial TermsThe Joint Venture (JV) will operate through Ovicoll Pty Ltd, with an initial ownership structure of 50:50 between Holista and SCC.SCC will contribute RM5,000,000 (approximately A$1.6 million) to fund commissioning and initial working capital requirements of the JV.As part of the commercial terms of the JV, Holista will make payments equivalent to 3% per annum on SCC’s initial funding contribution for a period of two years.Holista retains a contractual option to increase its interest in the JV to 75%, exercisable between the second and fifth anniversaries of SCC’s initial capital contribution, based on a pre-agreed valuation methodology.In connection with the JV, Dr. Rajen Manicka, a substantial shareholder of the Company, has provided a personal guarantee in favour of SCC...

Chigasaki, Japan, May 1, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - ULVAC, Inc. anticipates that orders for its continuous vacuum melting furnaces dedicated to rare-earth magnets will approximately triple year on year, driven primarily by magnet manufacturers in Europe and North America. In response to this growth in orders, ULVAC has decided to establish a new production system for these furnaces in Japan. By adding a production site in Japan to its existing facility in China, ULVAC will build a dual-site supply structure, providing customers with diversified supply options.Continuous vacuum melting furnace for rare-earth magnetsBackgroundRare-earth magnets are essential core components used in advanced equipment across a wide range of industries, including electric vehicles, wind power generation, HVAC systems, data centers, and space applications. While global demand is expected to continue expanding, driven by decarbonization and the proliferation of AI, near-shoring—the relocation of production closer to end markets—is accelerating, particularly in Europe and North America, as global supply chains remain heavily dependent on China.ULVAC has long manufactured ra...

TOKYO, Apr 30, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mori Building Co., Ltd. and the art collective teamLab are pleased to announce that teamLab Borderless has been ranked 42nd globally and 4th in Japan in the world’s most visited art museums in 2025 published by the international monthly arts newspaper The Art Newspaper.Details: https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2026/03/31/exclusive-the-worlds-100-most-visited-museums-in-2025-new-museums-a-big-hit-with-visitorsteamLab Borderless: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM, Tokyo © teamLabThe Art Newspaper is a monthly newspaper founded in 1990 with offices in London and New York. Leveraging an international network of correspondents active in more than 30 countries, it provides comprehensive coverage of the global art world. In 2025, the top 100 museums in the rankings attracted a total of 200 million visitors, and among them, teamLab Borderless rose significantly in the rankings from 52nd place in 2024.Artworks Featuring Cherry Blossoms and Other Spring FlowersAt teamLab Borderless—a “museum without a map” showcasing borderless artworks—works that change along with the seasons throughout ...

TOKYO, Apr 28, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Koichiro Tanaka), a company engaged in the industrial precious metals business of TANAKA, will exhibit at SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026, a major international exhibition in one of the world's fastest-growing semiconductor manufacturing hubs, to be held at the Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from May 5 to 7, 2026 (Booth No. 1521). At the exhibition, TANAKA will present a comprehensive range of precious metal materials and related technologies supporting the semiconductor industry across front-end, packaging, and testing processes. Exhibits will include bonding wires, silver (Ag) sintering paste, AgSn TLP sheet, sputtering targets, probe pins, various plating technologies, and precious metal recycling and refining technologies. These solutions support applications in next-generation semiconductors and power electronics while contributing to initiatives toward a circular use of precious metals.TANAKA Strengthens Semiconductor Presence and Circular Economy Initiat...

- In collaboration with the Shell Foundation and Double Feather Partners, NEC is promoting startups and solutions to social issues -TOKYO, Apr 28, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) has launched an initiative to strengthen collaboration with African startups and address social challenges such as agriculture and food security. The newly established "Africa Corporate Innovation Program" is in addition to NEC’s existing global startup accelerator, the "NEC Innovation Challenge", and is designed to further strengthen partnerships with startups. The program will be jointly designed and implemented by the UK-based Shell Foundation charity (Note 1) and the Double Feather Partners (Note 2, hereafter DFP) venture capital firm.NEC has been working to achieve sustainable agriculture and stronger food security in Africa by combining its advanced technological capabilities with practical insights gained from global business operations, including the provision of data-driven farming solutions.NEC has hosted the NEC Innovation Challenge since 2022 to promote co-creation with global startups. In 2024 and 2025, NEC also participated in Project NINJA (Note 3)...

KYOTO, Japan, Apr 27, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - OMRON Healthcare Co., Ltd., a global leader in clinically proven medical devices for home health monitoring and treatment, today announced its support for May Measurement Month 2026, the annual blood pressure screening and awareness campaign held in conjunction with World Hypertension Day (May 17). This year, OMRON Healthcare will support screening and awareness activities across participating countries through the donation of approximately 3,000 blood pressure monitors worldwide, including models capable of detecting the possibility of atrial fibrillation (AFib).Hypertension is the leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease worldwide, contributing to more than 10 million deaths each year. However, while early detection and effective management can significantly reduce the risk of complications such as stroke and heart disease, in many regions awareness and treatment rates remain suboptimal. Launched in 2017, May Measurement Month aims to highlight the risks associated with hypertension and the importance of regular blood pressure monitoring. To date, the campaign has screened more than 7 million people globally, i...

HONG KONG, Apr 27, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - CTF Life announced today the launch of the MyWealth Beyond Savings Insurance Plan (the Plan) a robust, one-stop wealth management solution offering long-term wealth accumulation potential with flexibility. The plan offers both single-premium and regular-premium payment options, with an expected total internal rate of return (IRR) of up to 6.5% in the 20th policy year for a single-premium USD policy –the fastest and highest in the Hong Kong market¹ – enabling customers to realise attractive potential returns earlier. The Plan also features the special-in-market2 “Wealth Accumulation Switching Option”3, allowing customers to flexibly adjust their wealth management strategy by switching among three options (Advance, Balanced and Conservative) – to align with their evolving financial goals. Product features such as the “Currency Switching Option”4,5 and “Policy Split Option”6, as well as multiple product advantages are designed to comprehensively address customers’ financial needs and global wealth-planning objectives across different life stages.Harne...

TOKYO, Apr 23, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced a strategic collaboration with Anthropic PBC (Anthropic, *1) to accelerate the utilization of AI in the Japanese enterprise sector.Through this collaboration, NEC becomes the first Japan-based global partner of Anthropic. Both companies will begin joint development of secure industry-specific AI solutions for the Japanese market, leveraging "Claude Cowork" (*2), an AI agent for desktop use. As a first phase, initiatives for the financial, manufacturing, and local government sectors will include the development of solutions that combine the expertise of customers in their respective industries and operations. In addition, the partnership further enhances NEC’s next-generation cybersecurity service (*3).NEC will advance the utilization of Claude within "NEC BluStellar Scenario" (*4, *5), which underpins NEC's value creation model "NEC BluStellar." The deployment of Claude will also be promoted across the NEC Group globally, aiming to build one of Japan's largest AI-native engineer teams, and comprising approximately 30,000 members worldwide.Through these initiatives, both c...

Kawasaki, Japan and Pittsburgh, USA, Apr 23, 2026 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) today announced the launch of the Fujitsu-Carnegie Mellon Physical AI Research Center. At the Center, Fujitsu and CMU will jointly advance research and development of core technologies to enhance the capabilities and scalability of physical AI, with the aim of serving as a global research hub that drives the social implementation of these technologies.Research focus and objectivesPhysical AI is expected to contribute to addressing key societal challenges—such as improving productivity, mitigating labor shortages, and ensuring safety—by enabling AI systems to operate in the real world and interact with people and their environments, thereby driving the automation and optimization of operations across sectors including manufacturing, logistics, construction, infrastructure, and healthcare.However, realizing this vision requires the integration of expertise and technologies across multiple domains, including robotics, AI, simulation, human–robot interaction, and ethics and social acceptance. This makes not only advancements in in...

HONG KONG, Apr 22, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - China Gas Holdings Limited (“China Gas” or the “Group”; stock code: 384), a leading city gas operator in China, announced that it has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with CITIC Construction Co., Ltd. (“CITIC Construction”) and China CITIC Bank Corporation Limited (“China CITIC Bank”). Based on the principles of “resource sharing, complementary strengths, shared benefits and mutual success”, the three parties will establish an integrated “industry-construction-finance” ecosystem-based collaborative model. This partnership aims to further support the development of China Gas’ new businesses, including energy storage and biomass energy, and jointly deepening engagement in global energy infrastructure and green low-carbon industries.China Gas, CITIC Construction and China CITIC Bank officially sign a tripartite strategic cooperation agreementThis collaboration represents an important step by all parties in actively responding to China’s “15th Five-Year Plan” and deepply participating in the Belt and Road Initiat...