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JD Food Delivery Upgrades Rider Experience for Workforce with 150,000 New E-Bikes, Offers Enhanced Benefits
By the end of June, JD Food Delivery’s full-time rider workforce increased to over 150,000 people. And with the summer delivery peak approaching, JD will put in RMB 2 billion worth of resources to enhance rider experience and benefits, offering substantial upgrades beyond existing social insurance benefits, known as the “five social insurances and one housing fund.” Full-time riders will receive special monthly allowances during extreme weather seasons, alongside 150,000 new state-of-the-art electric bikes to elevate their work experience. The e-bike incentive program will refund the purchase costs to riders who complete 3,000 orders within 90 days of using the new bikes. The program has already launched in Beijing, Changsha, and Nanjing, with plans for a nationwide rollout. Riders will also sport racing-inspired uniforms and badges, boosting their professional image and sense of pride. These sleek, JD-red electric bikes are designed for both performance and style, featuring ergonomic seats and backrests that rotate 180 degrees for rest, as well as portable fridges with dual-core cooling chips that double chilling efficiency compared to traditional models. The portable fridges ensure ice-cold deliveries stay fresh, enhancing customer satisfaction. The bikes also come with glowing, eco-friendly PU foam-insulated delivery boxes that extend heat retention by 100%, with free daily disinfection at stations to maintain hygiene. JD Food Delivery drivers on the new bike. One driver uses his rotating backrest as he takes a well-earned break. A JD Food Delivery spokesperson emphasized, “We’re committed to rewarding our riders’ hard work with tangible benefits. These upgrades not only enhance service quality but also ensure our riders feel valued and respected.” This comprehensive welfare model sets a new standard for the delivery industry, earning recognition and support from riders and the public. (vivian.yang@jd.com)
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- July 17, 2025Business
Seatrium to Propel Offshore Innovation with First Turnkey FPSO Delivery to Petrobras
Seatrium Limited (“Seatrium” or “the Group”) is pleased to announce today the impending delivery of the PETROBRAS 78 (P-78) - the first of a series of turnkey Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessels (FPSO), to Brazil’s National Oil Company, Petroleo Brasileiro S.A (Petrobras). The sailaway ceremony took place two weeks ago at Seatrium’s Singapore yard, marking a significant and timely milestone. Upon delivery, the P-78 will be deployed in Brazil’s prolific Buzios field, the largest deepwater oil field globally, with an impressive production capacity of 180,000 barrels of oil per day (bopd), 7.2 million cubic metres (mcbm) of gas per day, and a storage capacity of 2 million barrels of oil. The P-78 will rank among the largest in the global operating fleet of FPSOs. Mr Chris Ong, Chief Executive Officer, Seatrium said, "We take great pride in delivering the first of the series of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) FPSO to Petrobras. As a leader in providing sustainable offshore energy and infrastructure assets, Seatrium is committed to supporting Petrobras in their efforts to reduce carbon emissions from their floating production units. Our long-standing partnership with Petrobras in their decarbonisation journey spans five other FPSO projects, each showcasing innovative sustainability features. We look forward to building on our strong track record of performance, leveraging our seamless One Seatrium Global Delivery model to continue delivering safe and high-quality vessels that meet the evolving demands of the industry." Through its One Seatrium Global Delivery Model, the company collaborates with industry leaders for worldwide project execution leveraging its global footprint to transcend geographic boundaries. Seatrium’s global teams have fabricated the topside modules weighing an impressive 54,000 MT across its shipyards in Singapore, China and Brazil, in addition to the integration and commissioning works of the P-78 FPSO in Singapore. Upon completion, the P-78 will transit to the Buzios field, where Seatrium will conduct the final phase of offshore commissioning works. Ms Renata Baruzzi, Executive Officer for Engineering, Technology and Innovation, Petrobras said, “The FPSO P-78 is more than just the largest and most complex unit ever built for Petrobras — it is a testament to how far we’ve come. This vessel embodies the highest standards of construction and commissioning quality, integrating a wealth of new specifications and hardearned lessons from the Replicantes and Cessão Onerosa FPSO series. In many ways, the P-78 is the culmination of over 15 years of Petrobras’ legacy in building and operating FPSOs in the Pre-Salt region — a legacy now sailing into the future.” Seatrium has a strong track record of delivering vital projects for Brazil and Petrobras, including FPSOs, floating production units, Floating Storage Regasification Units, drilling rigs, and accommodation vessels, all pivotal to Brazil’s robust energy infrastructure. Beyond its technical impact, the P-78 FPSO project is also a major contributor to the Brazilian oil and gas sector, supporting increased national oil production and generating thousands of local job opportunities. By executing a substantial portion of the work in Brazilian shipyards, the project promotes local content development, workforce training, and long-term skills enhancement. FPSO P-78 sailing to Buzios field in Brazil. Photo Credit: Seatrium -End- About Seatrium Limited Seatrium Limited provides innovative engineering solutions to the global offshore, marine and energy industries. Headquartered in Singapore, the Group has over 60 years of track record in the design and construction of rigs, floaters, offshore platforms and specialised vessels, as well as in the repair, upgrading and conversion of different ship types. The Group’s key business segments include Oil & Gas Newbuilds and Conversions, Offshore Renewables, Repairs & Upgrades, and New Energies, with a growing focus on sustainable solutions to advance the global energy transition and maritime decarbonisation. As a premier global player offering offshore renewables, new energies and cleaner offshore & marine solutions, Seatrium is committed to delivering high standards of safety, quality and performance to its customers which include major energy companies, vessel owners and operators, shipping companies, and cruise and ferry operators. Seatrium operates shipyards, engineering & technology centres and facilities in Singapore, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Norway, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States. Discover more at www.seatrium.com . For more information, please contact: Mr Winston Cheng Head, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications Tel No: +65 68637367 Email: winston.cheng@seatrium.com Ms Clarissa Ho Senior Manager, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications Tel No: +65 6803 0276 Email: shufang.ho@seatrium.com
- July 16, 2025Business
Fujifilm Develops PFAS-Free*1 Negative ArF Immersion Resist
FUJIFILM Corporation today announced that it has developed a PFAS-free negative-type ArF immersion resist for use in advanced semiconductor manufacturing processes. The new PFAS-free ArF immersion resist is a photoresist*3 designed for negative-type ArF immersion exposure*4. In collaboration with imec, a world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, Fujifilm evaluated the performance of this resist and successfully demonstrated its ability to achieve high yields*5 in forming 28nm generation*6 metal wiring, widely used in applications such as automotive and industrial semiconductors. Moving forward, Fujifilm aims to proceed with customer evaluations and target early commercialization. PFAS is commonly used in the photoresists for ArF immersion exposure, which are widely adopted today, to efficiently generate the acid reactions necessary for drawing fine circuit patterns and to provide a hydrophobic surface on the resist to suppress defects caused by watermarks*7. However, increasing awareness of the potential environmental and ecological risks associated with PFAS has led to growing regulatory pressure and a rising demand for alternative materials that do not rely on these substances. Fujifilm has a history of proactively worked on the reduction and replacement of substances that pose potential risks to human health and the environment. For example, Fujifilm developed the NTI developer solution, which uses highly safe, high-purity organic solvents, marking the world's first innovation in the negative development process. Additionally, Fujifilm launched a PFAS-free nanoimprint resist last year as a semiconductor material compatible with the advanced semiconductor manufacturing technology known as "nanoimprint lithography." By leveraging the technology and expertise for the development of other advanced resists, including those for EUV, Fujifilm is actively promoting the PFAS-free innovation of advanced resists. This latest PFAS-free ArF immersion resist was developed by leveraging Fujifilm's extensive expertise as a pioneer in the negative development process using high-purity organic solvents. Utilizing the functional molecular design technology honed through its research and development in silver halide photography, along with the molecular design, organic synthesis, formulation, and analytical technologies cultivated through the development of semiconductor materials such as photoresists, it has achieved excellent reaction efficiency in circuit pattern formation and high hydrophobicity to reduce watermarks during advanced ArF immersion exposure. This ensures the formation of highly uniform, fine circuit patterns. Together with imec, Fujifilm evaluated the performance of this PFAS-free negative-type ArF immersion resist and successfully demonstrated its ability to form fine 28nm-generation metal wiring with high yield and high throughput*8. Currently, evaluations are underway with customers. Fujifilm is a global supplier of photoresists, photolithography-related materials*9, CMP slurries*10, post-CMP cleaners*11, thin-film chemicals*12, polyimides*13, high-purity process chemicals*14, and other process materials for semiconductor manufacturing from front-end to back-end processes. Fujifilm is also expanding globally with products such as WAVE CONTROL MOSAIC™*15, which includes color filter materials for image sensors. Fujifilm will continue to contribute to the development of the semiconductor industry by providing one-stop solutions to solve customers' issues through our broad product lineup that covers almost all areas of the semiconductor manufacturing process, from cutting-edge to legacy nodes, as well as by leveraging its global stable supply system with manufacturing bases in major countries in Japan, the United States, Europe and Asia and its advanced research and development capabilities. *1 PFAS refers to a collective term for perfluoroalkyl compounds, polyfluoroalkyl compounds, and their salts, as defined in the OECD's 2021 report “Reconciling Terminology of the Universe of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances: Recommendations and Practical Guidance.” Accordingly, the claim ‘PFAS-Free’ denotes the absence of substances falling within this defined group. *2 Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre. The world’s largest independent research and innovation center for nanoelectronics and digital technology. *3 Material used to coat wafer substrate when circuit patterns are drawn in the process of semiconductor manufacturing. *4 An exposure method using ArF (argon fluoride) excimer laser light (wavelength 193 nm), which is currently the most widely used advanced lithography technology. *5 The proportion of functional semiconductor chips on a single wafer. Higher yield is achieved when the semiconductor's electrical properties are optimal, and defects are minimal. *6 The final generation of technology that can be manufactured using single patterning with ArF immersion. Beyond this point, advanced semiconductor manufacturing becomes possible by applying multi-patterning, which involves repeating the patterning process multiple times using the same resist material. *7 The occurrence of water droplets remaining on the wafer. This can lead to penetration into the resist film or the dissolution of resist material, potentially causing defects. *8 Processing capacity or productivity per unit of time. *9 Development solutions, cleaners and other materials used in the photolithography process of semiconductormanufacturing. *10 A proprietary formulation containing an abrasive that uniformly planarizes semiconductor surface, which contains a mixture of wires and insulation films of varying hardness. *11 Cleaners used after polishing with CMP slurry to remove particles, minute metal fragments and organic residues while protecting the metal surface. *12 Materials for forming low-dielectric insulation films. *13 A material with strong heat resistance and insulation properties, used for forming semiconductorsprotective films and rewiring layer. *14 High-purity chemicals used in the cleaning and drying processes. The chemicals are employed to remove contaminants during the cleaning and drying stages of semiconductor manufacturing, as well as to eliminate metals and oils during the etching process. *15 General term referring to a group of functional materials for controlling electromagnetic light waves in a broad range of wavelengths, including photosensitive color materials for manufacturing color filters for image sensors such as CMOS sensors, used in digital cameras and smartphones. Contact Media Contact FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation Corporate Communications Division, Public Relations Group +81-3-6271-2000 Customer Contact FUJIFILM Corporation Electronic Materials Business Division E-mail： shm-ff-em_inquiries@fujifilm.com * Please note that the contents including the product availability, specification, prices and contacts in this website are current as of the date of the press announcement and may be subject to change without prior notice.
- July 15, 2025Business
Yamaha Motor Completes Global Organizational Restructuring of Financial Services Business - Global business operation plan established for accelerating value creation -
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) (hereinafter "Company") announced today that Yamaha Motor Finance Corporation (hereinafter "YMFC"), a group company established in the United States in November 2022 to oversee Yamaha Motor's global Financial Services business, has completed an organizational restructuring to bring the Company's financial services companies in Brazil, France, Australia, and New Zealand under its umbrella. With this, YMFC becomes the sole Yamaha Motor subsidiary with key financial services operations under its jurisdiction and a headquarters-level role and responsibility for global business oversight. YMFC's business vision is, "Provide sound Financial Services that contribute new excitement and a more fulfilling life for Yamaha Motor's customers." The company aims to achieve 1 trillion yen in receivables, a 3% ROA, and a 10% ROE by 2027. To realize these goals, YMFC will promote the sharing of know-how and strengths across markets while ramping up its efforts in the following key areas to enhance business competitiveness, growth potential, and profitability: 1. Enhance risk management and governance in the continuously growing and evolving Financial Services business. 2. Active adoption of transformational digital technologies to promote innovation and strengthen business competitiveness. 3. Strengthen global management and utilization of talent with expertise in the Financial Services business. In its new Medium-Term Management Plan announced in February 2025, Yamaha Motor positioned the Financial Services business as a key pillar supporting both its core and strategic businesses. This establishment of a global business operation enables the Company to continuously deliver sound financial service solutions and offer new Kando * and more fulfilling lives to its customers. * Kando is a Japanese word for the simultaneous feelings of deep satisfaction and intense excitement that we experience when we encounter something of exceptional value.
- July 15, 2025Business
Seatrium Expands Sustainable Finance Framework with US$400 Million Sustainability-Linked Credit Facility from UOB
Seatrium Limited (Seatrium or the Group) is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary Seatrium Financial Services Pte. Ltd. (SFS) has successfully secured a US$400 million Sustainability-Linked Revolving Credit Facility with United Overseas Bank (UOB). This credit facility, anchored in sustainability-linked principles, aligns with Seatrium’s Sustainable Finance Framework and includes revolving credit features which will strongly enhance the Group’s liquidity and financial flexibility. It will significantly contribute to Seatrium’s long-term goals of achieving its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) targets, further bolstering its commitment to sustainable development in the offshore, marine and energy sector. Dr Stephen Lu, Seatrium’s Chief Financial Officer, said, “Our continued partnership with UOB marks an important milestone in advancing our financial agility and deepening our commitment to environmental stewardship. By linking our financing framework to clearly defined sustainability targets, we are not only reinforcing accountability but also embedding climate-conscious principles into our capital strategy. This alignment will actively support our decarbonisation goals and longterm value creation.” Ms Cindy Kong, Managing Director of Group Corporate Banking at UOB, added, "As the global energy transformation accelerates, sustainability-linked financing is playing a crucial role in driving the shift toward decarbonisation. We are proud to partner Seatrium in championing forwardlooking initiatives within the global renewable energy segment. Together, we aim to foster innovation while paving the way for responsible and sustainable business growth globally." Since 2023, Seatrium has successfully secured over S$3 billion in sustainability-linked loans and green financing, further establishing itself as a leading global provider of sustainable engineering solutions for the offshore, marine, and energy sectors. The Group is steadfast in its commitment to fulfilling its Sustainability Vision 2030, which is centred on empowering clients to minimise their carbon footprints through energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable vessels and offshore platforms. -End- About Seatrium Limited Seatrium Limited provides innovative engineering solutions to the global offshore, marine and energy industries. Headquartered in Singapore, the Group has over 60 years of track record in the design and construction of rigs, floaters, offshore platforms and specialised vessels, as well as in the repair, upgrading and conversion of different ship types. The Group’s key business segments include Oil & Gas Newbuilds and Conversions, Offshore Renewables, Repairs & Upgrades, and New Energies, with a growing focus on sustainable solutions to advance the global energy transition and maritime decarbonisation. As a premier global player offering offshore renewables, new energies and cleaner offshore & marine solutions, Seatrium is committed to delivering high standards of safety, quality and performance to its customers which include major energy companies, vessel owners and operators, shipping companies, and cruise and ferry operators. Seatrium operates shipyards, engineering & technology centres and facilities in Singapore, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Norway, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States. Discover more at www.seatrium.com . For more information, please contact: Mr Winston Cheng Head, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications Tel No: +65 68637367 Email: winston.cheng@seatrium.com Ms Clarissa Ho Senior Manager, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications Tel No: +65 68030276 Email: shufang.ho@seatrium.com
- July 15, 2025Charity
ikhlas.com fulfills the dreams of 1,000 asnaf to perform umrah
Ikhlas Com Travel & Umrah Sdn Bhd (ikhlas.com) fulfills the dreams of underprivileged individuals (asnaf) to perform the sacred pilgrimage of umrah, with the first group of special pilgrims under the Umrah 1,000 Asnaf initiative departing for the Holy Land from Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 (klia2). Photo caption: Executive Chairman of Capital A Berhad, Datuk Kamarudin Meranun and Chief Executive Officer of ikhlas.com , Ikhlas Kamarudin with the first group of Umrah 1,000 Asnaf before their departure to Jeddah from Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 (klia2), Sepang. This special group comprises 15 asnaf individuals who were carefully selected from among thousands of candidates through a thorough vetting process. Each recipient is fully sponsored to perform the umrah pilgrimage — including passport fees, vaccinations, visa, return AirAsia flights and a comfortable, fullboard umrah package by ikhlas.com. Chief Executive Officer of ikhlas.com, Ikhlas Kamarudin said: “We are currently arranging departure schedules for around 200 more asnaf pilgrims and we expect that a total of 1,000 asnaf will be able to fulfill their lifelong dream of performing Umrah before the end of the 1447H Umrah season next year. “We warmly welcome corporate bodies who wish to support the Umrah 1,000 Asnaf initiative to connect with us directly. May we work hand in hand to help even more members of the asnaf community set foot in the Holy Land in the coming Umrah season, inshaAllah.” The Umrah 1,000 Asnaf program was launched in conjunction with ikhlas.com’s 5th anniversary with the mission to empower local communities by identifying deserving asnaf and turning their dreams of performing umrah into a reality. The initiative reflects ikhlas.com's broader commitment to making umrah accessible to all Muslims — especially those who may not have the means — at least once in their lifetime. Malaysians are still welcome to submit nominations via https://ikhlas.com/ms/my/umrah-1000-asnaf, where ikhlas.com will continue to carry out careful screening and selection for sponsorship under the Umrah 1,000 Asnaf program. Launched at the height of the pandemic in October 2020, ikhlas.com is a Muslim-friendly lifestyle and travel platform designed to make it easier for Muslims to fulfill their religious obligations. In addition to ikhlas.com Umrah and Muslim-friendly Travel offerings in collaboration with subsidiary airline, AirAsia, ikhlas.com also makes it easier for Muslims to perform Zakat, Sadaqah, Aqiqah, Fidyah, Qurban and more. For more information, visit ikhlas.com or download the mobile app through the Apple App Store and Google Play Store .
- July 15, 2025Business
Towngas’s innovative volunteer services win three construction industry volunteer awards
The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) has been honoured with three major awards at the Construction Industry Volunteer Awards Presentation Ceremony 2025, organised by the Construction Industry Council (CIC). These include the Annual CISVP Corporate Award for Activeness – “Entrepreneur” Group 1 – Gold Award, Commendation Award – Excellence in Construction Industry Volunteering Project (Merit Award), and Commendation Award – Excellence in Construction Industry Volunteering Individuals (Bronze Award). These accolades recognise Towngas and its volunteer team's dedicated efforts in actively participating in community services. Towngas has been encouraging its employees to engage in volunteer services since the 1970s and established the Towngas Volunteer Service Team (TVST) in 1999. To date, TVST has contributed over 1 million service hours, and the cumulative number of beneficiaries has reached over 8.5 million. In addition to continuously increasing service hours, Towngas is actively expanding the forms of service and collaborating with various organisations to create a greater social impact. The Towngas-WSD Volunteer Team, formed by TVST and the Water Supplies Department Volunteer Team, won the Commendation Award – Excellence in Construction Industry Volunteering Project (Merit Award) for its “Spreading Love with Flame and Flow” project. This project combines the resources and expertise of both parties to provide volunteer services for vulnerable groups, including elderly singletons and doubletons, persons with disabilities, children, low-income families, and residents of transitional housing. Over the past year, the Towngas-WSD Volunteer Team has organised various activities, such as Mid-Autumn Festival visits, charity radish cake making, and household water, electricity, and gas consultation and maintenance services, to offer practical support to those in need. Ms Joan Leung Wai-chung, Vice Chairman of TVST, received the Commendation Award – Excellence in Construction Industry Volunteering Individuals (Bronze Award). Since joining Towngas, Joan has been a volunteer with the TVST, participating in various volunteer activities. She said, “ I witnessed many volunteers participating in the Farming for Charity every Saturday, braving the sun and rain to deliver the harvest to charitable organisations. It is the enthusiasm and perseverance of these volunteers that allow our volunteer services to continue and expand. This has also inspired me to become more engaged in participating in and organising more volunteer activities." Regarding the three awards, Ms Catherine Wong Pui-yee, Towngas Head of Corporate Affairs and Government Relations and Head of Extended Business, stated that Towngas has been actively giving back to society for many years, investing substantial resources in volunteer services and fully supporting TVST in organising diverse activities. “In addition to bringing warmth through visits, we also offer innovative volunteer services tailored to the needs of different communities, such as organising Dragon Boat Festival rice dumpling-wrapping event for ‘elders with emigrant children’, hosting cooking contests for visually impaired individuals, and Farming for Charity, to fill gaps in social care.” In the future, Towngas will continue to uphold its commitment to serving the community, providing more diverse and practical volunteer services that align with social needs, to build a warmer and more cohesive community. -END- Press photos: Photo 1: Ms Catherine Wong Pui-yee (centre), Towngas Head of Corporate Affairs and Government Relations and Head of Extended Business, and representatives of the Towngas Volunteer Service Team (TVST) accept the Annual CISVP Corporate Award for Activeness – “Entrepreneur” Group 1 – Gold Award at the Construction Industry Volunteer Awards Presentation Ceremony 2025. Photo 2: Mr Raymond Tai Hung-yuen (2nd from left), Chairman of the TVST, Ms Joan Leung Wai-chung (1st from right), Vice Chairman of TVST and representative of the Water Supplies Department, accept the Commendation Award – Excellence in Construction Industry Volunteering Project (Merit Award) at the Construction Industry Volunteer Awards Presentation Ceremony 2025. Photo 3: Ms Joan Leung Wai-chung (centre), Vice Chairman of TVST, receives the Commendation Award – Excellence in Construction Industry Volunteering Individuals (Bronze Award). Photo 4: TVST has always provided diverse volunteer services to people with different needs in society, such as hosting cooking contests for visually impaired individuals, with the hope of raising public awareness about visually impaired persons and providing more support. Photo 5: The Towngas-WSD Volunteer Team, formed by TVST and the Water Supplies Department Volunteer Team, combines the resources and expertise of both parties to provide volunteer services for vulnerable groups. At the beginning of this year, the team hosted the Flame × Flow Celebration for a Prosperous Year of the Snake for residents of transitional housing in Tseung Kwan O, fostering a sense of belonging and wellbeing. Photo 6: Ms Joan Leung Wai-chung (1st from left), Vice Chairman of the Towngas Volunteer Service Team, has been actively involved in various volunteer activities. For media enquiries, please contact: The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited Ms Kara Kwong Assistant Corporate Affairs Manager Tel: 2963 3497 / 6698 3357 Email: kara.kwong@towngas.com Mr Julius Chow Senior Corporate Affairs Officer Tel: 2963 3471 / 6969 1360 Email: julius.chow@towngas.com Media Enquiries For media enquiries, please contact our Corporate Affairs Department. Corporate Affairs Department The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited 21/F, 363 Java Road North Point, Hong Kong WhatsApp: (852) 6702 6449 Email: cad@towngas.com
- July 14, 2025Business
CATL partners up with BHP to advance sustainable mining
CATL has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the world-leading resources company, BHP Group Limited (BHP) to collaborate in battery technology and electrification. CATL and BHP will explore opportunities in battery development for mining equipment and locomotives including rapid charging infrastructure, as well as seeking to understand energy storage systems and battery recycling options for BHP's mining applications. As a global leader of new energy innovative technologies, CATL is committed to building a zero-carbon future leveraging advanced technologies. It is developing cutting-edge battery technologies and energy solutions that support the energy transition and e-mobility. CATL's innovation presents exciting opportunities to accelerate the mining industry's decarbonisation transition, aligning with BHP's long-term goal to achieve net zero operational greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1 and 2 from its operated assets) by CY2050. Through this MOU, the collaboration will not only identify pathways for electrification at BHP's mining operations, but also focus on opportunities to advance the circular economy by enhancing battery recycling processes, especially leveraging BHP's copper operations, establishing more sustainable value chains within the mining sector. "These important relationships are further steps towards BHP meeting our decarbonisation ambitions for our operations and help drive transformative change within the global resources industry," said Rashpal Bhatti, BHP Chief Commercial Officer. "CATL is a leader in their field and at the cutting-edge of what's possible in battery technology, energy storage and battery recycling. By joining forces with industry leaders like CATL, we are seeking solutions to help shape a more productive and more sustainable resources industry of the future." "We are excited to collaborate with BHP, a global leader sharing our commitment to driving the energy transition towards a zero-carbon future," said Tan Libin, head of overseas business of CATL. "Together with forward-thinking mining companies like BHP, we aim to demonstrate how advanced battery technologies can decarbonize mining operations, logistics, and product delivery, accelerating a sustainable, efficient future while creating long-term value and transforming the global resources industry through innovation."
- July 11, 2025Business
NX Group receives Intel's 2025 EPIC Supplier Award
The NX Group has received the 2025 EPIC Supplier Award from Intel Corporation ("Intel"), the world's leading semiconductor manufacturer. The award recognizes outstanding companies in Intel's supply chains for their global efforts in continually improving quality and for their strong performance over the past year, and the NX Group was the only forwarder to win the award. (Award ceremony participants*) (Trophy) The EPIC Supplier Award, Intel's highest award for suppliers, is presented to companies that embody the four values of Excellence, Partnership, Inclusion, and Continuous Improvement. Of the thousands of companies around the world that qualified for the EPIC Supplier Program this year, 37 top performers were honored for their world-class achievements. The NX Group was recognized for "Excellence in Quality" and was the only logistics provider to receive the award. The award ceremony was held on Monday, June 23 (local time) in Santa Clara, California, and was attended by Satoshi Horikiri, President and Representative Director of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, who accepted the trophy from Intel. Frank Sanders, Corporate Vice President and General Manager of Global Supply Chain Operations at Intel, expressed his appreciation for the continued partnership and remarked that "the NX Group's recent growth is a reflection of its high service quality." The NX Group will continue strengthening its partnership with Intel and contributing to the further development of the semiconductor industry and the realization of sustainable societies through the provision of high-quality logistics services. *First from left: Frank Sanders, Corporate Vice President, Intel Corporation Second from left: Yoshiyuki Kanamori, Executive Officer, Nippon Express Co., Ltd. Third from left: Satoru Horikiri, President, NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. Fourth from left: Angel Martin, Senior Director of Supply Chain Strategic Solutions, Intel Corporation
- July 11, 2025Business
TOPPAN Group Launches Business Supporting Sales of Japanese Anime and Manga Merchandise in UK
TOPPAN Inc. (TOPPAN) and Cross Media Ltd. (Cross Media), TOPPAN Group companies and subsidiaries of TOPPAN Holdings Inc. (TYO: 7911), are launching a business to support Japanese anime and manga content owners looking to sell merchandise in the UK. Examples of some of the first figures that will be available following the launch of the business supporting merchandise sales (From left: Nendoroid, figma, HELLO! Series) Cross Media operates HYPER JAPAN , one of the UK’s leading events for Japanese culture. HYPER JAPAN FESTIVAL has gained a large audience by showcasing Japanese food, drink, and culture, including anime and manga content. Cross Media now aims to drive growth of Japanese content and penetration of Japanese culture in the UK by supplying anime, manga and other merchandise from Japan to local retail outlets. This will be done in collaboration with TOPPAN, which has extensive connections with Japanese content owners and expertise in businesses leveraging intellectual property (IP). In the initial phase, TOPPAN and Cross Media will support UK sales of figures, such as Nendoroid, figma, and HELLO! Series products from Good Smile Company, Inc. (Good Smile Company) , a creator of anime and video game content and manufacturer of character figures. In addition to launching wholesale distribution to UK retailers, merchandise will be on general sale at the HYPER JAPAN FESTIVAL 2025 events in London from July 18 to 20 and Manchester from November 14 to 16. Background With increased global demand for over-the-top (OTT) media services, markets for Japanese content and anime in particular are expanding. Interest in Japan is notably high in the UK, ranking first among European countries in terms of spending by travelers to Japan1 and annual content consumption per capita.2 However, UK wholesalers often lack sufficient experience with Japanese IP to ensure effective sales strategies aligned to purchasing patterns and retail sales attuned to the world of the content. Another challenge is a trade in pirated goods stemming partially from the fact that the lack of a local distribution network can make it difficult to distribute genuine merchandise. TOPPAN and Cross Media are addressing these challenges by launching a wholesale business to supply Japanese anime, manga, and other related merchandise to local retailers via a secure distribution network in the UK. TOPPAN will act as the point of contact with Japanese IP owners while Cross Media will handle distribution by leveraging its extensive track record in supporting expanded exposure and sales of Japanese content in the UK, aiming to create an efficient network and enhance the footprint of Japanese content and merchandise. Features of the Business ・Harnessing expertise in UK commercial practices and Japanese content to expand supply to local retailers As the organizer of events such as HYPER JAPAN FESTIVAL, Cross Media’s extensive track record in the UK market makes it well-versed in local commercial practices and has enabled the company to build relationships with numerous Japanese businesses from its base in the UK. TOPPAN, meanwhile, has accrued a wealth of know-how in promotional campaigns and merchandise production through many years in the marketing field. The two companies will collaborate on ensuring an accurate understanding of Japanese IP to underpin efforts supporting its distribution and deployment in a form aligned with both UK commercial practices and the needs of Japanese content owners. ・Merchandise sales at HYPER JAPAN FESTIVAL Launched by Cross Media in 2010, HYPER JAPAN FESTIVAL brings together fans of Japan at one of the largest Japanese cultural events in the UK. In tandem with the launch of sales to UK retail outlets, merchandise will also go on sale at HYPER JAPAN FESTIVAL, providing an opportunity to promote merchandise and content directly to UK consumers. As an event dedicated to Japanese culture, it enables a focus on UK consumers with stronger purchasing intent. ・Supporting PR activities and leveraging networks to build relationships with retailers Cross Media has accumulated considerable know-how in UK-based PR activities through its involvement in events for Japanese companies and products as well as a tourist representative business in which it collaborates with various Japanese local authorities. This expertise can be applied to merchandise sales to reach UK consumers efficiently and plan effective marketing and sales promotion strategies. The insights and local networks developed through this business will be leveraged to build relationships with retail outlets in a way that is in sync with content owners’ own sales strategies. ・Kicking off by supporting UK sales for Good Smile Company Good Smile Company’s figures are manufactured under a high-quality system at sites in Japan and overseas. The company has developed multiple original brand series that also enjoy increasing popularity outside Japan. As a first initiative, TOPPAN and Cross Media will work with PROOF Inc ., which handles wholesale of Good Smile Company’s figures in Japan, to support sales expansion in the UK. Overview of merchandise sales support business © TOPPAN Inc. Future Goals TOPPAN and Cross Media aim to expand the wholesale business and HYPER JAPAN FESTIVAL going forward. In addition to supporting the introduction of Japanese content to the UK—increasing opportunities for exposure and sales—the two companies intend to develop infrastructure for delivering Japanese content throughout Europe. TOPPAN and Cross Media also aim to contribute to PR activities for Japanese content in the UK and Europe and to establish local merchandise sales channels and supply chains by the end of 2025. HYPER JAPAN FESTIVAL 2025 HYPER JAPAN FESTIVAL was first held in 2010, and this year’s event will be its 21st iteration. The 2024 festival was the first following Cross Media’s becoming part of the TOPPAN Group. This year, the event will be held not only in London, but also in Manchester, making HYPER JAPAN FESTIVAL more accessible to people living in the north of the UK. HYPER JAPAN FESTIVAL 2025 will feature more than 70 booths from companies active in the Japanese anime, video game, content, food, alcoholic beverage, and traditional craft sectors, as well as from public-sector organizations. Food stalls and more than 300 exhibits by individual participants, all coming together under the same roof, will help drive promotion and sales directly to UK consumers. Japanese artists and performers active in the UK are scheduled to perform on the main stage, and the event is expected to attract in the region of 50,000 visitors. In addition to the event, multiple channels for engaging with UK-based fans of Japan have been established through newsletters with more than 50,000 subscribers and social media accounts with a cumulative total of more than 100,000 followers. The TOPPAN Group aims to drive sales of products related to Japanese content through merchandise sales at the event and via UK retailers. Dates: July 18 to 20, 2025 (Venue: Olympia London) November 14 to 16, 2025 (Venue: Manchester Central Convention Complex) Organizer: Cross Media Ltd. Official website: https://hyperjapan.co.uk/festival/ 1. According to Cool Japan Strategy Related Data, ver. 1.0, December 22, 2023, Japanese Cabinet Office Secretariat of Intellectual Property Strategy Headquarters 2. According to Travel Spending Per Foreign Traveler in Japan in 2024, Japan Tourism Agency About the TOPPAN Group Established in Tokyo in 1900, the TOPPAN Group is a leading and diversified global provider committed to delivering sustainable, integrated solutions in fields including printing, communications, security, packaging, décor materials, electronics, and digital transformation. The TOPPAN Group’s global team of more than 50,000 employees offers optimal solutions enabled by industry-leading expertise and technologies to address the diverse challenges of every business sector and society and contribute to the achievement of shared sustainability goals. https://www.holdings.toppan.com/en/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/toppan/ Company TOPPAN Inc. Category Communication Media Tag Marketing DX Digital Content Global Events / Exhibitions
- July 11, 2025Business
Delta Thailand Recognized in Thaipat Institute’s ESG100 Universe 2025 for 11th Consecutive Year
Delta Electronics (Thailand) Public Company Limited has been selected for inclusion in the ESG100 Universe 2025 by the Thaipat Institute. This marks the 11th consecutive year the company has been recognized as one of Thailand’s top 100 sustainability performers based on its leadership in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. The ESG100 Universe is curated annually by the ESG Rating unit of the Thaipat Institute to identify listed companies and funds that demonstrate strong ESG practices and disclosures. Since its launch in 2015, the list has served as a trusted reference for investors and stakeholders seeking sustainable and responsible investment opportunities. For the 2025 evaluation, the Institute reviewed 921 securities, including listed companies, real estate investment trusts (REITs), infrastructure funds, and property funds excluding those under rehabilitation. The selection was based on a detailed analysis of 17,056 data points from six major public sources, including 56-1 One Reports, sustainability reports, and related disclosures. Delta’s continued presence in the ESG100 Universe reflects its sustained efforts to integrate ESG principles into its operations. The company has maintained a strong focus on environmental responsibility, ethical governance, and positive social impact through its strategies, policies, and performance transparency. This ongoing recognition reinforces Delta’s position as a leading example of ESG integration within Thailand’s industrial and capital market sectors.
- July 10, 2025Business
AirAsia Unveils “50 Years Thailand-China” Special Livery to Celebrate Bilateral Ties Striking aircraft design to fly across Asia in honour of half a century of friendship
AirAsia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Thailand, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Tourism Authority of Thailand, has launched a brand-new aircraft livery “50 Years Thailand–China” to commemorate the golden jubilee of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The celebratory livery, proudly painted on Thai AirAsia’s Airbus A320 aircraft (registration number HS-BBR), will serve routes across Asia, showcasing AirAsia’s commitment to strengthening regional connectivity. As the airline with the most direct routes between Thailand and China—covering 10 cities across 10 routes—AirAsia continues to lead the way in bringing people together. The vibrant design features the official emblem of the 50th anniversary, symbolised by two legendary creatures—China’s dragon and Thailand’s naga—representing strength, prosperity, and enduring friendship. A warm greeting in both Thai and Chinese, “สวัสดี - 你好 (Nihao),” adorns the fuselage, making the aircraft a flying ambassador of goodwill across domestic and international skies. Mr.Santisuk Klongchaiya, CEO of Thai AirAsia , said: “Thailand and China share a long-standing relationship across many dimensions, especially in tourism, where both countries are top destinations for each other’s travellers. With mutual visa exemptions now in place, travel between the two nations has become even more seamless. China remains one of AirAsia’s key markets, and we are proud to serve a wide network of routes covering both major and secondary cities.” “We are honoured to present this special livery as part of the 50-year celebration. The aircraft also features themed in-flight materials to mark the occasion. In total, two aircraft will be painted with this commemorative design, with the second one expected to be completed by August,” Mr.Santisuk added. To mark the occasion, AirAsia is offering special one-way fares starting from just THB 500. The promotional fares can be booked from 9–13 July 2025 for travel between 28 July and 30 November 2025 via airasia.com and the AirAsia MOVE app. AirAsia currently operates the most direct routes from Thailand to China, flying to 10 popular destinations: Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chongqing, Changsha, Wuhan, Kunming, Hangzhou, Xi’an, Chengdu, and Shanghai. AirAsia is also launching a social media contest in conjunction with the celebration. Those who spot the commemorative livery, or fly on the special aircraft will stand a chance to win exclusive prizes from AirAsia, simply by taking a photo and sharing it on social media with the hashtags #FlyAirAsia #แอร์เอเชียฉลองไทยจีน50ปี #ไปจีนไปกับแอร์เอเชีย. Contest runs 9–23 July 2025.
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