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Taipei, Taiwan, April 16, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - OBI Pharma, Inc. (TPEx:4174.TWO) announced today its participation in AACR 2026. Through 10 poster presentations, it will showcase the transformative potential of the GlycOBI platform. This data will be presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting, which will be held in San Diego, California, from April 17 to 22, 2026. Dr. Ya-Chi Chen, Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) of OBI Pharma, stated, "At OBI, we are working on the creation of superior ADCs. Our goal is not only to target tumors more effectively and precisely but also to reduce side effects and provide patients with life-changing treatment options."

London, April 13, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Alpha Growth plc (hereinafter "Alpha"), a global company specializing in longevity-related assets, insurance-linked strategies, and alternative yield solutions, announced today that its asset management subsidiary, Alpha Longevity Management Ltd (hereinafter "ALM"), has launched a U.S.-focused specialty finance and non-correlated alternative strategy for Japanese institutional investors. This further strengthens the company's strategic expansion in the Asian institutional investor market. The strategy is led by Andre Severino, ALM's Senior Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer (CIO), and is managed in collaboration with Charlie Devin-Smith, Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager.

LONDON, Apr 13, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Alpha Growth plc today announced that its asset management subsidiary, Alpha Longevity Management Ltd, has launched a U.S.-focused specialty finance and uncorrelated alternatives strategy for Japanese institutional investors, deepening the firm's strategic expansion across Asia's institutional capital markets. URL: https://acnnewswire.com/press-release/english/106303/

Tokyo, March 31, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Global investment firm KKR and Taiyo Holdings Co., Ltd. (Securities Code: 4626, hereinafter referred to as "Taiyo Holdings") announced today that they have agreed to commence a public tender offer (hereinafter referred to as "this public tender offer") for the common shares of Taiyo Holdings through KJ005 Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "the Offeror"), a fund managed by KKR. The Board of Directors of Taiyo Holdings has resolved to express its support for this public tender offer. Additionally, DIC Corporation (hereinafter referred to as "DIC"), the largest shareholder of Taiyo Holdings, along with Kowa Co., Ltd., a family asset management company of the founding family, and a fund managed by Oasis Management Company Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Oasis"), have each entered into agreements to either not participate in or to participate in this public tender offer, as part of a series of transactions aimed at privatization. As a result, shareholders representing approximately 42.2% of the total number of issued shares[1] are expected to participate in this series of transactions.

Tokyo, March 31, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Talcott Financial Group, a globally expanding life insurance group providing comprehensive risk solutions, announced today that it has agreed to increase the block reinsurance contract with its subsidiary Talcott Life Re and Japan Post Insurance Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Japan Post Insurance"), which was announced in March 2025. Imran Siddiqui, CEO of Talcott, commented as follows: "We believe that the expansion of our contract with Japan Post Insurance is a testament to the value provided by Talcott's platform and the expertise and track record of our global team. As we continue to expand our business in Japan, we will focus on providing comprehensive risk solutions that can be trusted by our partner companies. We are grateful for the trust placed in us by Japan Post Insurance and will continue to fulfill our responsibilities to our partners and policyholders."

Tokyo, March 30, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Kaspersky has been recognized as a leader in a series of reports titled "SPARK Matrix," published by the global advisory firm Quadrant Knowledge Solutions (QKS), for seven key cybersecurity products and services aimed at enterprises. The report highlighted Kaspersky's strong technological capabilities and influence on customers as key points, as well as its high evaluation for the ability to support modern security operations at scale by integrating advanced threat intelligence, AI-driven technology, and human expertise. Mitsuru Saganou, President and CEO of Kaspersky, commented: "In today's complex digital society, the true value of cybersecurity goes beyond merely preventing attacks. Our mission is to visualize the risks that businesses face and to clearly identify 'what truly matters' in business."

Bad Homburg, Germany, March 17, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Maxon, which provides powerful and user-friendly software solutions for creators in 2D and 3D design, motion graphics, visual effects, and gaming, today announced the commercial launch of Redshift for Vectorworks. Nicolas Burtnyk, Vice President of Technology at Maxon, stated: "Maxon's tools have been utilized in the media and entertainment industry for many years. Many production teams of popular Hollywood films have a track record of using them to create Academy Award-winning visual effects. And now, we are providing that same 'magic' to architects and interior designers, helping them transform their visions into a cinematic visual experience worthy of the big screen."

Tokyo, March 12, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Keiichiro Sato, the representative of Sato Mokko, will hold a two-person exhibition titled "The Theory of Decoration - Sacred Ornamentation" with Isamu Nasu, a gem producer, at the "Galerie La" in Ginza, Tokyo, from March 19 to 25 for seven days. Keiichiro Sato from Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture, is a notable contemporary Japanese furniture craftsman who has received numerous awards in public art exhibitions. Sato Mokko is a furniture and building materials manufacturing company with a history and tradition dating back to 1934. However, in recent years, the company has suffered two fires, resulting in the complete loss of all products, photographs, tools, and materials, forcing them to start from scratch. Sato stated, "I have decided to use the traditional woodworking techniques that have been cultivated over the years to deliver even higher quality products to the world. I want to continue creating unique and exquisite furniture using rare materials such as the figured keyaki, buttonwood, and black persimmon." More than 50 works are permanently displayed in the special exhibition room within the Tsuru City factory. Contact: sato.mokko1934@gmail.com

Santa Clara, California, March 12, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - AI computing company Tenstorrent, led by CEO Jim Keller, today announced the TT-QuietBox 2 (Blackhole). This liquid-cooled AI workstation boasts whisper-quiet operation and can directly run models with up to 120 billion parameters in a desktop environment. Equipped with a fully open-source software stack from compiler to kernel, it is priced starting at $9,999. Built on the RISC-V architecture, it becomes the industry's first desktop AI workstation to achieve teraflops-level inference performance. For more details on this release, please refer to the following URL: https://acnnewswire.com/press-release/japanese/105564/

SANTA CLARA, CA, Mar 12, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Tenstorrent, the AI computing company led by CEO Jim Keller, today announced TT-QuietBox 2 (Blackhole). This whisper-quiet, liquid-cooled AI workstation runs models up to 120 billion parameters directly at your desk, ships with an entirely open-source software stack from compiler to kernel, and starts at $9,999. URL: https://acnnewswire.com/press-release/english/105549/

London, March 4, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - London-based Base58 Labs has completed a highly strategic $35 million Pre-Series A funding round, significantly accelerating the development of its flagship cryptocurrency staking platform, "BASIS." A spokesperson for Base58 Labs stated: "Our goal is to combine years of proprietary research with expanded operational capabilities. This funding allows us to consolidate our technical, intellectual, and human resources into a single mission: to provide high-performance staking infrastructure that meets rigorous institutional investor standards." BASIS official website: https://basis.pro Base58 Labs official website: https://base58labs.com

Tokyo, February 24, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Extel, a global financial market research organization, announced today the results of the 14th "Extel Japan Executive Team" ranking. This ranking evaluates six categories: "CEO," "CFO," "IR Officer," "IR Team," "IR Program," and "Board of Directors," recognizing Japanese companies with the best performance in corporate governance, ESG, and initiatives that encourage investment in their own companies. In 2026, 142 companies were selected as "Honored Companies," surpassing last year's 131, with 68 of those being named "Most Honored Companies (MHC)." The ranking results can be viewed here (in English). https://www.extelinsights.com/results/executive-teams/japan/2026?tab=Overview

Tokyo, February 10, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Extel, a global financial market research organization, announced today the results of the 33rd "Extel Japan Research Team (Japanese Equity Research Team and Analysts)" ranking. In this survey, Nomura Securities secured the top position. David Enticknap, CEO of Extel, stated the following: "For the past 30 years, the Japanese equity market has undergone significant transformation and has attracted the attention of global investors. During this time, the demand for reliable independent research has also evolved. In recent years, the market has performed well due to structural reforms and improvements in corporate governance, and Japanese stocks are once again drawing global attention, making the importance of trustworthy, high-quality research greater than ever. Extel has played a crucial role in evaluating various service providers in the Japanese market for many years. We will continue to strive to earn the trust of market participants."

Tokyo, February 6, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - The Global Finance Technology Network (GFTN), which promotes collaboration and technological innovation in the global fintech industry, will hold the GFTN Forum Japan 2026 (hereinafter referred to as "the Forum") as an official event of Japan Fintech Week 2026, hosted by the Financial Services Agency, from February 24 (Tuesday) to 27 (Friday), 2026. At this Forum, policymakers from around the world, leaders from the financial industry, investors, and founders will gather to focus on cutting-edge themes that have a significant impact on the structure and trends of international financial markets, such as "Agent AI," "Tokenization of Assets," and "Capital Flows of $13 Trillion." Furthermore, discussions will be held with domestic and international leaders on Japan's new role in the global financial market and strategies for the future.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 19, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Last night (Saturday), the 6th Joy Awards 2026 was held in Riyadh as part of the "Riyadh Season." The event was organized by the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) of Saudi Arabia and executed in strategic partnership with MBC. The ceremony was attended by His Excellency Turki Al-Sheikh, the Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority, and it became a special night where prominent figures from the Arab world and internationally in film, drama, music, sports, and digital fields gathered together. A large media contingent was present at the venue, and there was significant interest from the general audience. The ceremony was broadcast live on MBC One, MBC Masr, MBC Iraq, and MBC Five, and was also streamed on the platform "Shahid." Viewers enjoyed a cohesive show structure from the stars' appearances on the lavender carpet to the awards, presentations, live music, and performances throughout the event.

Tokyo, January 18, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - In an era where digital assets are losing their "soul," Kamirai declares the dawn of a new digital sovereignty. Bridging the chaotic freedom of decentralized finance (DeFi) with the disciplined aesthetics of Japanese mythology, Kamirai is more than just a token. It is an entry point into a hyper-cinematic ecosystem where gaming and genuine asset formation intersect. The Kamirai Foundation announced today the official launch of its presale. This protocol, built on honor, rarity, and practicality, represents the only opportunity to secure early entry rights. How to participate: The presale is currently ongoing on the official website below. Official URL: www.kamirai.io

Tokyo, January 16, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Knowledge Creation Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda, Tokyo; CEO: Kohei Kawamoto) announces a major update to its cloud-based automated trading app "Trade Stand" (abbreviated as "Toresta"), which allows individual investors to easily engage in automated trading of Japanese and U.S. stocks (including algorithmic trading) via smartphones and PCs. This update, implemented on January 16, 2025 (Friday), aims to improve the app's usability and expand the range of financial products available. In this update, TradingView has been integrated into the app, and support for Japanese stock CFDs has been newly added, creating an environment where automated stock trading through system trading can be conducted more intuitively and smoothly.

Hong Kong, January 15, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - KKR, a global investment firm, announced today that it has raised $2.5 billion (approximately 400 billion yen) for its performing private credit investment fund in the Asia-Pacific region. Diane Raposio, KKR partner and head of Asia Credit & Markets, stated: "Asia holds a significant position in KKR's global credit strategy. The closing of ACOF II demonstrates our broad business expansion and scaling in both the private and liquid markets within our Asia private credit platform. Currently, there is a growing demand for credit investments in the Asia region. By leveraging our regional strategy and platform across Asia, we will continue to provide attractive investment opportunities for our investors."

Belo Horizonte, Brazil, January 13, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Atlas Critical Minerals Corporation (NASDAQ: ATCX, hereinafter referred to as "Atlas Critical Minerals" or "the Company") announces that its common stock has begun trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker symbol "ATCX." Marc Fogassa, CEO and Chairman of Atlas Critical Minerals, stated: "Our NASDAQ listing marks a transformative milestone that will enhance our global visibility and expand access to institutional investors. Our diversified portfolio across multiple critical minerals is a rare presence among publicly traded companies and is a result of the efforts of our technical and business development teams. We are deeply grateful for the strong interest from investors in our recent offering, which has enabled us to raise funds at a scale exceeding our initial plans. We look forward to making progress in multiple areas over the coming months."

SINGAPORE, Jan 13, 2026 - (ACN Newswire) - Following its acquisition of ADK Global last year, Assembly today announced the full rebranding of all former ADK Global offices in Asia to Assembly, completing the first phase of the merger and first step towards creating Asia's first truly end-to-end brand performance agency. The unified network combines brand strategy, creative, media, data and commerce into one integrated tech-enabled offering built for measurable growth.

Singapore, January 13, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Assembly announced today that it will fully rebrand all ADK Global offices in the Asia region following its acquisition of ADK Global last year. This marks the completion of the first phase of the merger and the first step towards establishing Asia's first fully-fledged end-to-end brand performance agency. The integrated network will combine brand strategy, creative, media, data, and commerce into a single integrated service powered by technology, designed for measurable growth. Starting January 2026, markets including mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, India, and Australia will operate under the Assembly brand. The local leadership teams will be maintained to ensure continuity for existing clients while providing access to Assembly's global technology platform, which includes the proprietary STAGE AI Experience Engine, enhanced data capabilities, and brand performance planning models.

Taipei, Taiwan, January 12, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - OBI Pharma (4174.TWO) announced that it has entered into a commercial licensing agreement with TegMine Therapeutics, Inc. (TegMine), a San Francisco-based biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of antibodies targeting cancer-related glycans and glycoproteins, for glycan-targeted ADCs. Dr. Heidi Wang, CEO of OBI Pharma, stated: "This strategic partnership leverages the complementary strengths of both organizations. It will not only support the advancement of OBI's ADC product development but also expand opportunities for strategic partnerships utilizing innovative ADC technologies such as GlycOBI. We look forward to closely collaborating with TegMine to further develop this novel ADC, which has the potential to benefit patients with urgent medical needs."

Miami, Florida, USA & Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, January 12, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - The Argentine Football Association (AFA), which boasts the current FIFA World Cup champions, the Argentina national team, has officially launched the fan experience platform "Vamos Argentina," in partnership with its exclusive agentic AI partner, Verofax. Wassim Merheby, CEO of Verofax, stated: "AFA is pioneering the deployment of an official generative AI experience as a new channel for brand sponsors. By training the AI engine using player data, we can provide a genuine AI experience that incorporates sponsors' brands at a significantly reduced cost compared to traditional methods. AFA has over 100 million official followers and an audience of 250 million to 500 million viewers for matches, with individual players collectively reaching around 900 million followers. Vamos Argentina will achieve unprecedented reach and engagement."

Miami, Florida, January 10, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Promiscel, a clinical-stage cell immunotherapy company uniquely positioned in the development of potentially curative cell therapies for cancer patients, announced today that Dr. John Lee, our Chief Medical Officer, will present interim results of our lead asset, PRO CAR - 201A (a CAR T cell therapy targeting STEAP1). This therapy is currently being conducted as the first human Phase 1 clinical trial aimed at treating metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). The presentation will take place on January 12, 2025 (Monday) at 11:15 AM Pacific Standard Time at the Franciscan D (Ballroom Level) during the "Biotech Showcase 2026" in San Francisco, California.

Tokyo, January 8, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - In 2025, the number of malicious files detected by Kaspersky's detection system averaged 500,000 per day, marking a 7% increase compared to the previous year. Certain types of threats have seen a global rise, with detections of password stealers (malware that steals account information) surging by 59% compared to 2024, detections of spyware increasing by 51%, and detections of backdoors rising by 6%. These findings are presented in the Kaspersky Security Bulletin series, which reflects on key cybersecurity trends over the past year. Cyber attacks continue to predominantly target Windows. Throughout 2025, 48% of Windows users were targeted by various types of threats, while this figure was only 29% for Mac users. For the full release, please refer to: https://acnnewswire.com/press-release/japanese/104513/

Tokyo, January 8, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) and NGK Insulators, Ltd. (President: Shigeru Kobayashi, Headquarters: Nagoya City, hereinafter referred to as "NGK"), a global leader in ceramic technology, will launch a cross-platform campaign to showcase their efforts towards the evolution of cutting-edge technology and the realization of a sustainable future. This campaign will highlight how innovative technologies contribute to solving global challenges and promote digital transformation. NGK will be the exclusive sponsor of CNN's special program "Innovate" (30 minutes), which is scheduled to air on CNN International in January 2026. The program will delve into the behind-the-scenes of business ideas, technological development, and the challenges faced by entrepreneurs, presenting stories that transform the world. Additionally, the campaign will feature digital content showcasing entrepreneurs and business leaders who are paving the way for a sustainable future.

London, January 5, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Alpha Growth plc (www.algwplc.com), a leading financial services specialist in the multi-billion dollar longevity-related assets, insurance-linked assets, and wealth management markets, announces that Alpha Longevity Management Ltd, a subsidiary of Alpha Growth plc, has today revealed two significant developments demonstrating the company's ongoing global expansion. RNS Reach: https://www.londonstockexchange.com/news-article/market-news/addition-to-investment-team-and-launch-of-new-fund/17397628 Source: Alpha Growth plc