Month: 2025-07

Sydney, Australia, Tokyo and Kawasaki, Japan, July 3, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE), and Fujitsu Limited on June 2, 2025 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a SaaS-based Request for Quote (RFQ) platform. Fujitsu will develop the platform based on "CONNEQTOR," an RFQ platform for the ETF market developed by TSE and Fujitsu, and provide it to ASX.The initiative aims to modernize the process for ETF pricing in Australia by implementing a SaaS RFQ platform, built and managed by Fujitsu. The foundation of this new platform is the CONNEQTOR system provided by TSE, one of Asia's most successful RFQ platforms. Since its launch in February 2021, CONNEQTOR has enabled over 290 users to significantly reduce costs and improve the efficiency of their ETF trading operations. Monthly trading value reached a record high of JPY 306.4 billion in April 2025.Fujitsu will serve as the service provider for the Fujitsu RFQ platform, responsible for service development, provision, and utilization support. TSE, as the licensor and operator of the CONNEQTOR system, will provide support for the platform's implementation.Andrew Walton, General Manager, Trading, ASX comments:“ASX is excited to partner with Fujitsu and TSE to explore the opportunities the Fujitsu RFQ platform can deliver for the Australian market. With the ability to increase liquidity and price discovery, ASX sees the potential to support the development of this market segment and its participants. We will be engaging extensively with the Australian industry to gather feedback to assess the feasibility of launching this platform in the first half of 2026.”Satoshi Takura, Senior Executive Officer, Tokyo Stock Exchange (Senior Executive Officer & CIO, Japan Exchange Group) comments: "It is great to join forces on the feasibility of a service based on TSE's CONNEQTOR. By providing international and diverse market functions, we hope to contribute to the development of the global ETF market from a technological perspective."Masaru Yagi, Corporate Executive Officer, EVP, Fujitsu Limited comments: "Fujitsu is excited to explore this opportunity to provide the Fujitsu RFQ platform for the Australian Securities Exchange. Leveraging our deep experience in building and maintaining financial infrastructure with cutting-edge technology, we're confident that our strong partnership with the Tokyo Stock Exchange will unlock even greater value for the ASX and its global customers."Fujitsu, in cooperation with TSE, aims to expand the Fujitsu RFQ platform to other exchanges around the world and explore further potential collaborations.About Australian Securities ExchangeASX is an integrated exchange offering listings, trading, clearing, settlement, technical and information services, technology, data and other post-trade services. It operates at the heart of the globally attractive, deep and liquid Australian financial markets.About Tokyo Stocks Exchange, Inc. (TSE)Tokyo Stock Exchange is licensed as a financial instruments exchange under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act and operates financial instruments markets. The market capitalization of companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange is the third largest in the world and the largest in Asia, and we have established our position as the central market in Japanese securities. Tokyo Stock Exchange is a wholly owned subsidiary of Japan Exchange Group, Inc. (Code: 8697).About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuPress ContactsAustralian Securities ExchangeMark RobertsHead of CommunicationsM: +61 466 328 581mark.roberts@asx.com.auTokyo Stock Exchange, Inc.IT Development Department Trading SystemTEL: +81-3-3666-0141 (representative)Fujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

All-New GrandisTOKYO, July 2, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V., Mitsubishi Motors' subsidiary in Europe, will begin a sequential launch of the all-new Grandis compact SUV for the European market this year. The model will be manufactured at Renault's Valladolid plant in Spain.Online world premiere of the all-new Grandis: https://www.youtube.com/live/B7nT3I1bPEEThe all-new Grandis is a compact SUV based on the CMF-B platform, supplied on an OEM basis by Mitsubishi Motors' Alliance partner Renault, and follows the launch of the ASX compact SUV and the Colt compact hatchback in Europe back in 2023. Based on the concept of a roomy and versatile cabin space, this will be the first vehicle under the Grandis name to be launched in the European market in 13 years, and the lineup will include mild hybrid (MHEV) and hybrid EV (HEV) models."Following the launch of the Outlander PHEV last year, we are strengthening our lineup in the European market with the introduction of the all-new Grandis, featuring Mitsubishi Motors' Dynamic Shield design," said Tatsuo Nakamura, executive vice president of Mitsubishi Motors. "With an additional launch of the Eclipse Cross BEV model around the same time, we will offer a diverse range of electrified vehicles—HEV, PHEV, and BEV—to meet the varied needs of our customers."Product OverviewExteriorThe name of the all-new Grandis is derived from the Latin word meaning large and impressive, symbolizing its large interior space and exterior design with commanding presence. The front face features Mitsubishi Motors' signature Dynamic Shield design, with a glossy black grille and satin silver accents conveying confidence, powerful performance, and refined elegance. The flowing roofline that extends toward the rear creates a side silhouette that balances dynamic styling with a spacious interior, while the newly designed 19-inch alloy wheels1 give the impression of daring and premium quality. At the rear, the vehicle adopts the Sculptural Hexagon design identity, showcasing a sculpted hexagonal motif that reflects both strength and the Mitsubishi Motors DNA. Sleek, horizontally aligned rear combination lights also add a touch of modern sophistication.InteriorThe interior offers a practical two-row, five-seat layout that focuses on ease of use and load capacity. The rear seats feature a sliding function that allows up to 160 millimeters of forward and backward adjustment. The luggage space load capacity can be expanded from 434 liters2 to 566 liters when the rear seats are slid fully forward, and up to 1,455 liters with the rear seatbacks folded flat. The power remote tailgate1 can be opened and closed not only with the switches on the instrument panel and the tailgate itself, but also hands-free - simply by placing a foot under the rear bumper while carrying the keyless operation key. The panoramic glass roof1 with electrochromic function allows users to switch between transparency and shading at the touch of a button, reducing glare and heat from the sun while creating an expansive and comfortable interior space. Preset configurations offer adjustable options, allowing users to toggle between a fully transparent roof, a fully shaded roof, or a split mode with transparency at the front and shading at the rear, or vice versa.PowertrainThe all-new Grandis is available with two different powertrains: an MHEV model and an HEV model. The MHEV model, powered by a 1.3-liter direct fuel-injection gasoline turbo engine offers a choice of a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (7DCT) versions. The engine delivers 103 kilowatts (kW) for both manual gearbox and 7DCT. The HEV model, meanwhile, provides a total combined output of 115 kW, combining six components to maximize efficiency and performance: a naturally-aspirated, four-cylinder 1.8-liter gasoline engine producing 80 kW of power, with two electric motors, a 36 kW drive motor and a 15 kW generator, a power electronics box with two built-in inverters and converters, a 1.4 kilowatt-hours (kWh) lithium-ion traction battery, and a smart multi-mode gearbox transmission that optimizes driving according to road conditions. This HEV system analyzes driving conditions in real time and automatically controls the optimal power distribution between the engine and electric motor based on powertrain status and power usage. Three driving modes are available: EV mode, which runs on electric motor power alone; hybrid mode, which utilizes the output of the electric motor and engine together; and regenerative mode, which uses regenerative braking to recover deceleration energy during deceleration, convert it into electric power, and store it in the drive battery. The optimal driving mode is automatically selected according to driving conditions. In addition, an E-Save mode is provided, which can be activated at the driver's discretion. By maintaining the charge level of the drive battery at 40 percent or more, power is reserved for when EV driving is desired or where the engine requires assistance from the electric motor, such as on uphill climbs.Digital and ConnectivityIn addition to a vertical 10.4-inch Smartphone-link Display Audio (SDA) system, the all-new Grandis features advanced connectivity with Google built-in™3. This includes Google Assistant™, which uses voice recognition to make calls, play music, and adjust the air conditioning temperature; Google Maps™, which provides navigation capabilities and real-time traffic information; and Google Play™, which offers more than 100 apps for music, games, video streaming, and more, just like a smartphone. Both Apple CarPlay®4 and Android Auto™ are supported, enabling wireless connection to a smartphone. Furthermore, four drive modes, Perso, Eco, Comfort, and Sport, can be selected at will through the SDA, depending on the driver's preferences and driving conditions. Finally, the Mitsubishi Motors mobile app enhances connectivity with a car finder function to locate parked cars from their smartphones and a digital key function for remote locking, unlocking, and engine operation, adding everyday convenience.SafetyThe all-new Grandis features a number of advanced active safety systems, including ultrasonic sensors, cameras, and forward radar that continuously monitor surroundings to support confident driving. It also offers a full range of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) 5, such as the Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)1 system, enhancing both driver support and safe, secure driving.Equipped on certain trim levelsIn accordance with the measurement method of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) (ISO 3832)Google built-in, Google Assistant, Google Maps, Google Play, and Android Auto are trademarks of Google LLC.Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc. registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.The all-new Grandis is equipped with the following driver assistance systems.Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go (ACC) (Stop & Go function available only for AT/HEV)Around View Monitor (AVM)MI-PILOT (available only for AT/HEV)Automatic High Beam (AHB)Blind Spot Warning (BSW)Cruise Control with Speed LimiterDistance WarningDriver Attention Monitor (DAM)Emergency Lane Assist (ELA)Forward Collision Mitigation system (FCM)Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA)Lane Centering Assist (LCA)（available only for AT/HEV）Lane Departure Warning (LDW)Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)Occupant Safe Exit Assist (OSEA)Park Assist (available only for AT/HEV）Parking sensorsRear Automatic Emergency Braking (Rear AEB)Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)Rear View Camera (RVC)About Mitsubishi MotorsMitsubishi Motors Corporation (TSE:7211) — a member of the Alliance with Renault and Nissan — is a global automobile company based in Tokyo, Japan, which has about 28,000 employees and a global footprint with production facilities in Japan and the ASEAN region. Mitsubishi Motors has a competitive edge in SUVs, pickup trucks and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, and appeals to ambitious drivers willing to challenge convention and embrace innovation. Since the production of our first vehicle more than a century ago, Mitsubishi Motors has been a leader in electrification — launched the i-MiEV, the world's first mass-produced electric vehicle in 2009, followed by the Outlander PHEV, the world's first plug-in hybrid electric SUV in 2013. With a target of increasing the sales ratio of electrified vehicles to 100% by 2035, Mitsubishi Motors will deliver models that embody Mitsubishi Motors-ness and contribute to the realization of a carbon-neutral society.For more information on Mitsubishi Motors, please visit the company's website at https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/ Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KYOTO, July 2, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Valuufy, a pioneering value measurement startup, and Mainichi Future Creation Lab, the innovation hub of the Mainichi Shimbun Group, have announced a strategic partnership that turns sustainability reporting into actionable business intelligence. The collaboration combines Valuufy's data-driven ValuuCompass™ platform with Mainichi's trusted media platform to provide companies with new approaches to their business sustainability strategy.The partnership builds on compelling market data: Japan hosts 56% of the world's companies over 200 years old, organizations that have consistently outperformed competitors by managing stakeholder relationships strategically. These companies recognized that focusing only on financial indicators such as shareholder value creates vulnerabilities, while organizations that effectively manage relationships and risks across customers, employees, partners, shareholders, society, and nature achieve superior long-term performance and market resilience."Japan's business longevity demonstrates that systematic stakeholder insights and management creates competitive advantages," said Kyle Barnes, CEO of Valuufy. "Our partnership with Mainichi Future Creation Lab makes these practices measurable and actionable. ValuuCompass provides companies with the stakeholder intelligence and risk visibility needed to navigate today's complex business environment."Stakeholder Intelligence PlatformValuuCompass functions as both a transparency tool and management platform, enabling organizations to track and optimize their stakeholder ecosystem. The methodology builds on 'sanpo yoshi', the centuries-old principle practiced by Ohmi merchants ensuring business benefits the seller, buyer, and society. Valuufy has expanded this wisdom into 'nanaho yoshi' or 'seven-way satisfaction' for modern business complexity.ValuuCompass reveals how stakeholder relationship health connects to business resilience. Organizations can identify specific risks such as employee turnover costs, customer defection patterns, supply chain vulnerabilities, and regulatory backlash before these issues impact operations. The platform also helps companies avoid reputation risks by identifying gaps between public sustainability communications and actual performance.ValuuCompass has demonstrated market validation through implementations with a major Japanese financial institution and one of the "Magnificent Seven" technology leaders, providing stakeholder relationship intelligence, portfolio risk assessment, and competitive benchmarking capabilities across different markets and business cultures."ValuuCompass shows companies both the value they're creating and the risks they need to manage across all stakeholder relationships," Barnes stated. "This dual capability—value identification and risk early warning—gives organizations visibility into their business ecosystem that conventional frameworks miss."The ValuuCompass methodology synthesizes over 1,200 metrics from 45 global frameworks into actionable business intelligence. The partnership addresses growing corporate frustration with existing frameworks that cannot benchmark performance across competitors, industries, or regions while failing to connect stakeholder impacts to long-term business success."Japanese businesses have long understood that lasting success requires creating value for society alongside shareholders," said Tamotsu Takatsuka, CEO of Mainichi Future Creation Lab. "This partnership translates that understanding into concrete metrics that today's business leaders can implement while providing the stakeholder intelligence needed for effective risk management."Market ApplicationsThe platform serves organizations facing various sustainability challenges: mature sustainability teams seeking to demonstrate measurable impact, investment firms requiring better portfolio guidance and risk assessment, and companies identifying value creation opportunities through stakeholder relationship optimization. For investors specifically, ValuuCompass provides stakeholder value assessment and risk intelligence that conventional due diligence processes cannot capture, quantifying how stakeholder relationship deterioration translates into financial impact.The collaboration will begin with content examining case studies of Japanese companies that embody sustainable business models and feature dialogue with executives and thought leaders on the future of business sustainability and value creation. The partnership will also explore additional collaborative opportunities to advance sustainability standards and business practices in Japan and globally, while identifying opportunities for expanded strategic initiatives. Following Valuufy's feature in Mainichi Weekly Economist in May, additional content will explore how Japan's traditional business values connect with next-generation sustainability thinking.Organizations wishing to learn how ValuuCompass can help them with their risk and value assessment or investment evaluations can contact learnmore@valuufy.com or visit www.valuufy.com.About ValuufyFounded in Kyoto and built on a decade's research at Doshisha University's Value Research Center, Valuufy translates stakeholder relationship management into measurable business value. The company provides stakeholder assessment, competitive benchmarking, and strategic improvement roadmaps that help organizations create value while managing risks. ValuuCompass synthesizes over 1,200 sustainability metrics from 45 global frameworks into actionable insights across seven stakeholder groups, providing data on relationship health, value potential, risk exposure, and improvement pathways.About Mainichi Future Creation LabEstablished in 2017 as the innovation hub within the Mainichi Shimbun Group, one of Japan's largest media groups encompassing newspapers, magazines, and digital publications with nationwide reach, Mainichi Future Creation Lab identifies and accelerates breakthrough solutions to pressing social challenges. The group's publications include the Mainichi Shimbun daily newspaper and Weekly Economist magazine, among other media properties. The Lab invests in startups and operates acceleration programs while supporting government startup initiatives and municipal innovation projects.Contact Information:Valuufy Incnews@valuufy.comMedia Inquiries:Mainichi Future Creation Lab mirailab@mainichi.co.jp Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.

KAWASAKI, Japan, July 2, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fujitsu Limited today announced the launch of a new solution that utilizes AI agents to facilitate rapid impact analysis and optimal decision-making in global supply chains. The solution, which is positioned to enhance resilience in global supply chains, will be available to customers worldwide from today as a new feature of Fujitsu's all-in-one operation platform Fujitsu Data Intelligence PaaS (DI PaaS), offered as part of Fujitsu Uvance, Fujitsu’s cross-industry business model to address societal issues.Fujitsu will continue to contribute to a sustainable world by enhancing resilience through the integration of data, AI technologies, and industry expertise, minimizing the impact on customers' businesses even in unforeseen circumstances.Navigating uncertainty: supporting customer resilience amid industry supply chain challengesIn recent years, geopolitical risks, natural disasters, and market fluctuations have heightened uncertainty for businesses around the world. The manufacturing industry, with its complex global supply chains, faces particularly significant risks. Unforeseen events can lead to changes in transportation routes, production stoppages, and increased costs, which can exert downward pressure on profits and reduce competitiveness. Traditional supply chain management struggles to respond swiftly, making the review of business continuity plans (BCP) and strengthening supply chain resilience urgent priorities.Solution featuresThe solution consolidates data from internal and external sources, swiftly pinpointing products heavily impacted by market fluctuations and calculating profit impacts. Utilizing DI PaaS's robust data integration capabilities, analyses that once took weeks can now be completed in days. AI agents offer countermeasure proposals, facilitating optimal decision-making through on-screen simulations. The solution enhances supply chain resilience through three key steps:1. Analysis of profit and cost structureVisualizes suppliers and factories affected by market fluctuations in the global supply chainPresents import costs incurred for each product and routeEnables customers to understand their profit and cost structure in detail and identify potential risks2. Strategic pricing simulatorAnalyzes the impact of price changes on demand using a price elasticity modelSimulates appropriate sale prices for each product when cost structures change due to market fluctuationsFacilitates the formulation of optimal pricing strategies in response to market changes, maximizing customer revenue3. Operational change simulatorSupports supply chain optimization through analysis of changes in cost structure and profit when changing from procurement sources with excessive import costsAI agents evaluate the impact of operational changes, such as selecting alternative suppliers and changing transportation routes, and the orchestrator agent makes comprehensive judgments to support rapid impact analysis and optimal decision-makingShotaro Yachi, Chairman of Fujitsu Future Studies Center, comments:"We are witnessing significant changes in the international landscape. In these rapidly evolving times, it's crucial to understand our environment, chart our course, and adapt. I am confident that Fujitsu's innovative business model and advanced technologies will swiftly develop and deliver solutions to enhance the resilience of Japan's industry against various environmental changes."About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsuPress ContactsFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.