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Singapore, July 6, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Neat, which provides the industry's first AI-native hardware and software platform for workplace collaboration, has announced two new features that leverage next-generation distributed AI to transform traditional meeting rooms into "Thinking Environments." - Neat Pulse MCP: By integrating the Neat Pulse management platform with large language models (LLM), it paves the way for an agent-driven IT operations management era. It is currently available as a local-host beta version for Neat's customers. - Intelligent Framing: Utilizing edge AI, it ensures that all participants are always clearly displayed, creating a more immersive, appropriate, and equitable meeting experience. It is currently available as a beta version, with general availability planned for the second half of 2026. These two new features were showcased as live demos at InfoComm 2026.

West Des Moines, Iowa, July 1, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Athene, a leading retirement solutions company and a subsidiary of Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE: APO, hereinafter "Apollo"), announced today that Larry Hall has been appointed as the Head (Senior Vice President) of Athene Japan. Hall will be based in Japan and will oversee Athene's growth strategy to accelerate the expansion of retirement solutions in the country. Grant Kvalheim, CEO of Athene, commented: "Japan is one of the most important retirement markets in the world. As the population ages and the demand for long-term financial security in retirement increases, new strategies are needed to respond to this new economic landscape. With a proven track record in building retirement businesses and extensive experience leading large insurance operations in the Japanese market, Hall is exceptionally qualified to help Athene expand its business footprint in Japan."

Tokyo, June 30, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Tenstorrent, an AI computing company led by CEO Jim Keller, today announced the establishment of a new performance record in the fields of language and video at TT-Deploy JP, along with the introduction of the RISC-V CPU IP "TT-Ascalon S" for agent-based AI. The company also unveiled the largest deployment of a general-purpose heterogeneous AI infrastructure in Japan in its history. All of these are based on a single architecture that can execute major AI workloads faster than GPUs and can be scaled from licenseable cores to the Tenstorrent GalaxyTM supercluster connected via standard Ethernet. As a result, Tenstorrent's "Networked AI" architecture offers a solution that is open, highly versatile, and flexibly accommodates both heterogeneous and standalone configurations, supported by AI experts, providing a different approach from traditional solutions. It is designed to adapt flexibly to the continuous changes in the AI industry.

Tokyo, June 26, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - A new survey conducted by Kaspersky's Digital Footprint Intelligence (DFI) division has revealed that over one-third of infostealer infections are attributed to users executing files directly from their browser's temporary folder, highlighting that user behavior remains a significant factor in the context of credential theft. Among infostealer attacks, only 32% employ techniques commonly seen in advanced malware families, such as process injection and environment-parasitic (Living off the Land: LotL) attacks. For the full text, please refer to: https://acnnewswire.com/press-release/japanese/108036/

New York and Tokyo, June 26, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - This year's successful listing of PayPay Corporation (hereinafter "PayPay") on NASDAQ has provided a significant boost. The question now facing Japan's leading innovation companies is no longer "Is a U.S. listing feasible?" but rather "How can we attract global capital and build companies that align with global growth strategies?" The 2nd Japan Go IPO Summit will be held on September 16, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo to address this question. This summit is hosted by MarcumAsia and organized by AUM Advisors. To register for this invitation-only event, please apply here: Japan GO IPO Summit Attendee Information https://events.marcumasia.com/view.php?id=32

Tokyo, June 23, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - During the season of typhoons and heavy rain, it becomes difficult for daily plans to proceed as usual. Delays in trains and flights, changes in outing plans, and switching to remote work mean that individuals must adjust their actions while checking a lot of information in a short amount of time. What increases during such times is not just the amount of time spent using smartphones. Music becomes a familiar presence that helps individuals manage their feelings and makes it easier to pass the time during changed travel times, waiting times at stations and airports, and time spent at home. TuneFab, a provider of digital music-related services, is focusing on the importance of re-evaluating the music environment that individuals typically use, prompted by the typhoon season. [Contact Information] • Official Website: https://www.tunefab.jp/ • Official X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/TuneFab_kousiki • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TuneFabJapan • Customer Service: support@tunefab.com

Redwood City, California, June 22, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Bear Robotics announced today that it has signed a final agreement to acquire Kinisi Robotics. As a result of this transaction, Kinisi will become part of Bear. With the completion of this deal, Kinisi's humanoid robot "KR1," the engineering team based in Bristol, and physical AI technology will be integrated into Bear Robotics, completing Bear's end-to-end physical AI robotics platform. The transaction is expected to be completed in the coming days.

Tokyo, June 10, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - KKR, one of the world's leading investment firms, announced the release of the Global Macro Outlook for the 2026 mid-year period, titled "The Divergence Conundrum," by Henry McVey, Chief Investment Officer of the Balance Sheet and Head of Global Macro & Asset Allocation (GMAA). The full report and past reports by Henry McVey (in English) can be viewed below. To view the latest report, please click here. For past reports, please visit: www.kkr.com/insights.

Tokyo, June 8, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Bercor announced today the launch of its AI-powered financial orchestration platform. This platform is designed as an integrated operational foundation for companies engaged in international expansion, enabling cross-border payments, liquidity management, and the automation of financial operations. Javier Gonzales, Bercor's Head of Business Development, stated: "Global business is already operating in real-time. However, much of the financial infrastructure has yet to keep pace with that speed. The next generation of financial infrastructure will not only digitize existing systems but will also dynamically integrate and optimize liquidity management, financial operations, compliance, and payments. What Bercor is building is the foundation for that." Bercor's platform is designed to automate complex operations for cross-border e-commerce businesses, SaaS companies, global marketplaces, and digital-native enterprises on a large scale and efficiently.

Tokyo, May 29, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Multi-asset trading broker RYOEX has launched a limited-time "100% Deposit Bonus Campaign" starting June 1, 2026. This campaign offers traders a trading credit bonus of up to $12,500 for deposits made into eligible accounts. As part of the campaign, a 100% bonus will be granted on cumulative deposits up to $500, and a 20% bonus will apply to cumulative deposit amounts exceeding $500. The total bonus amount can reach a maximum of $12,500. Eligible accounts include Basic, Standard, Edge, Low Spread, and Onyx accounts. The bonus is granted as credit and can be used as trading margin, but the bonus itself cannot be withdrawn. However, profits earned from trades utilizing the bonus can be withdrawn. The campaign period runs from June 1 to June 30, 2026. Interested participants must complete identity verification, deposit over $100, and submit a bonus request within two days of the deposit to qualify for the bonus. After the application, it will typically be reflected in the trading account within one business day.

Tokyo, May 28, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - South Korea has become a significant hub for the global cosmetics and beauty industry, attracting numerous fans who aspire to have looks like Korean celebrities. In this episode of CNN's original series "K-Everything," Daniel Dae Kim explores why the awareness of appearance is deeply rooted in Korean society, not only in terms of superficial beauty but also against the backdrop of rapid modernization and political changes. K-Everything (K-Beauty) Trailer: http://bit.ly/43j6Kiv K-Everything (K-Beauty) Images: https://bit.ly/4upaydB K-Everything Microsite: http://edition.cnn.com/world/k-everything K-Everything (K-Beauty) Broadcast Times: May 30 (Saturday) at 9 PM (Japan Time) May 31 (Sunday) at 9 AM (Japan Time) June 1 (Monday) at 12 AM and 4 AM (Japan Time)

Montreal, May 21, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - A beverage expert has spent six months collecting and evaluating energy drinks from six continents, creating the world's first objective global ranking in this category. However, during this process, an unexpected discovery emerged: energy drinks were fundamentally different products depending on the continent. Further findings, methodologies, and background information are available upon request at www.sixcontinentsindex.com. About the Project The "Six Continents Index" is led by Mr. Pat Eckhart and his team. Mr. Eckhart is a certified water sommelier from Germany and an independent beverage expert. His past achievements have been featured in The Guardian, ABC News, The Telegraph, L'Express, Der Spiegel, BBC, and more.

Tokyo, May 21, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - While Korean barbecue may have sparked the global spread of K-Food (Korean cuisine), it is merely one aspect of a diverse and profound food culture. In this episode of CNN's original series "K-Everything," host and executive producer Daniel Dae Kim explores the rapid rise of Korean cuisine. This work is not just about showcasing dishes; it is also a story of nostalgia, pride, innovation, and determination. K-Everything (K-Food) Trailer: https://bit.ly/4wwItTM K-Everything (K-Food) Images: http://bit.ly/3QQn33q K-Everything Microsite: http://edition.cnn.com/world/k-everything K-Everything (K-Food) Broadcast Times: May 23 (Saturday) at 9 PM (Japan Time) May 24 (Sunday) at 9 AM (Japan Time) May 25 (Monday) at 12 AM and 4 AM (Japan Time)

Tokyo, May 18, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - The use of streaming is steadily expanding in Japan's music distribution market. According to the Japan Recording Industry Association's estimates for domestic music software and music distribution sales for the year 2025, published on March 4, 2026, the total domestic market is projected to be 398.8 billion yen, with streaming/subscription accounting for 137.736 billion yen and streaming/ad revenue for 20.22 billion yen. The presence of streaming in music distribution continues to grow. While streaming is becoming the center of music distribution, the usage scenarios for users are also expanding. Music subscriptions are infiltrating various everyday situations, including use on smartphones while out, background music during remote work, playback on multiple devices, and the use of audio content including podcasts. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' survey on communication usage trends for 2024 also shows that digital devices such as smartphones and internet usage environments have become established as a foundation of daily life.

Hong Kong, May 14, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - As searches become increasingly AI-driven and zero-click, brands need new strategies to shape not only links but also how they are presented within answers. The APAC region has emerged as a global leader in the adoption of AI search, with reports indicating that 78% of users utilize it at least once a week. There are increasing instances where the AI search experience shapes brand discovery and consideration even before users visit a website. In response, global omnichannel media agency Assembly today announced the launch of "Stagwell Search+" in the APAC region. This is a new system designed to help brands understand and influence how they are represented across the entire AI-driven search environment.

Tokyo, May 12, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - The South Korean film and television industry has undergone dramatic changes in just a generation, from an era of censorship to winning Academy Awards and breaking streaming records. In this episode, host and executive producer Daniel Dae Kim focuses on this rapid period of growth and change, exploring how it is creating new trends in storytelling. Through conversations with leading creators from Korea, he reveals why the themes they are passionate about resonate with audiences around the world. K-Everything microsite: http://edition.cnn.com/world/k-everything K-Everything (K-Film) broadcast times: May 16 (Saturday) at 9 PM (Japan time) May 17 (Sunday) at 9 AM, May 18 (Monday) at 12 AM (Japan time) May 18 (Monday) at 4 AM (Japan time)

Tokyo, May 8, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Seoul is the global hub of the K-POP industry, and artists who achieve success here become widely recognized around the world. Daniel Dae Kim visits Korea to explore the reasons behind this phenomenon, revealing the journey to current success through interviews with leading artists. In the premiere episode of CNN's original series "K-Everything," host and executive producer Daniel Dae Kim delves into the unprecedented rise of K-POP on the international stage. K-Everything microsite: http://edition.cnn.com/world/k-everything K-Everything (K-POP edition) broadcast times: May 9 (Saturday) at 9 PM (Japan time) May 10 (Sunday) at 9 AM (Japan time) May 11 at 12 AM and 4 AM (Japan time)

Tokyo, May 7, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - How has South Korea, a relatively small country in East Asia, become a significant global influence? CNN's original series "K-Everything" explores this question while traveling through South Korea. The series consists of four captivating episodes that trace the roots of its culture alongside prominent figures from Korea's creative scene. Hosted and executive produced by Daniel Dae Kim, the journey explores culture as he travels from Seoul to Pyeongchang and beyond. Viewers will experience Kim unraveling South Korea's complex history through travel and entertainment, delving into the driving forces behind this global phenomenon. K-Everything Trailer: https://youtu.be/tejmMouplGQ K-Everything Images: https://bit.ly/3OHefMN K-Everything Microsite: http://edition.cnn.com/world/k-everything

Los Angeles (California, USA) / Paris (France), May 4, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Pacific Avenue Capital Partners, a global private equity firm focused on corporate carve-outs and other complex transactions in the mid-market, announced today that its affiliate has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire ESE World (hereinafter "ESE") from Amcor, one of the world's leading packaging companies. With the support of Pacific Avenue, ESE will focus on responding to customer needs while implementing multiple growth initiatives related to operational improvements, regional expansion, and strategic add-on acquisitions. Pacific Avenue plans to work closely with ESE's existing management team to drive these initiatives and accelerate the company's next phase of growth.

Santa Clara, California, April 28, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - AI computing company Tenstorrent, led by CEO Jim Keller, today announced the general availability (GA) launch of the large-scale deployment of Tenstorrent Galaxy Blackhole. This will achieve industry-leading general-purpose AI performance. While other solutions require combining multiple accelerators on fragmented infrastructure, Tenstorrent's Networked AI natively integrates compute, memory, and networking into a single system, optimized for real-world AI workloads. Tenstorrent's launch event "TT-Deploy" will be held on May 1 (Friday) at 1:30 PM Pacific Time. Live stream: https://tenstorrent.com/deploy Please check it out for yourself.

Tokyo, April 27, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - TuneFab is holding a limited-time campaign for music-related software in conjunction with the Golden Week of 2026. During the holiday period, opportunities to enjoy music in different ways tend to increase due to outings, returning home, travel, and more time spent at home. In this campaign, we will offer TuneFab's eligible products at special prices to make it easier for users to review their music libraries in line with their playback environments and devices, taking into account the seasonal usage scenarios. URL https://acnnewswire.com/press-release/japanese/106544/

Zurich, April 23, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - Akkodis, a global leader in digital engineering consulting and a member of the Adecco Group, has been named a "Leader" in the "ISG Provider Lens Digital Engineering Services 2026" report published by Information Services Group (ISG). This evaluation recognized Akkodis's strengths in key engineering and technology areas in Europe and the United States. Akkodis received the "Leader" designation in the following areas: - Advanced Design and R&D Services (Europe) - Intelligent Operations and Connected Experience (Europe) - Integrated Platform and Application Services (Europe and the United States)

Tokyo, April 21, 2026 - (JCN Newswire) - CNN will hold an event in Bangkok, Thailand on October 14, 2026, marking the first Asia edition of its "Global Perspectives" series. This event further strengthens CNN's commitment to bringing together global leaders to discuss and promote dialogue on key issues shaping international business, policy, and economic development. Global Perspectives: In Bangkok will gather opinion leaders from various countries, including prominent figures in politics and business, to discuss innovative ideas, bold leadership, and the rapidly growing economies that are driving global transformation. Details about speakers and the program will be announced at a later date. Those wishing to participate in Global Perspectives: In Bangkok are encouraged to pre-register at the following link: https://cnnicevents.cnn.com/gpbangkok/prl

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."