Southeast Asia News Desk

HONG KONG, Feb 25, 2026 – (ACN Newswire) – Everest Medicines shareholders passed all proposed resolutions at an extraordinary general meeting (the “EGM”) held virtually on February 24, 2026, the company said in a filing. Per the voting results, shareholders formally approved, confirmed and ratified the Commercialization Service Agreement entered into with Hasten on 11 December […]

Toyota City, Japan, Feb 25, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SEANetwork) – Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) launched the new bZ4X Touring BEV on February 25, 2026, following the bZ4X. bZ4X Touring Z (4WD) (Model with options shown) The bZ4X Touring is a new battery electric vehicle (BEV) that combines the original bZ4X’s defining qualities―the joy […]

TOKYO, Japan, Feb 25, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SEANetwork) – NTT DOCOMO, INC. and Keio University Haptics Research Center announced today that they have successfully conducted a demonstration of high-precision remote robot operation over commercial 5G. By combining Configured Grant,*1 a low-latency network slicing technology,*2 with Keio’s Real Haptics® technology,*3 delicate force feedback and tactile sensations were transmitted […]

TOKYO, Japan, Feb 25, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SEANetwork) – NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today that it successfully demonstrated the operation of AI applications directly on the general-purpose CPU resources of virtualized radio access network (vRAN), deployed in its commercial network. This demonstration confirmed the potential of a network architecture design to address rapid […]

TOKYO, Japan Feb 25, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SEANetwork) – NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today the start of commercial use of an agentic AI system in mobile network operations. The platform went live across the company’s mobile network services on February 4, 2026. Mobile networks are critical social infrastructure, supporting not only daily life […]

– Spun-Off from NEC X, Metabob Fully Operational for NEC’s Internal DX – TOKYO, Feb 25, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SEANetwork) – NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced the operation of “Metabob,” an AI-powered code review service for software development. The service is provided by Metabob, Inc., a Santa Clara-based AI startup established […]

Kawasaki, Gunma, Japan, Feb 25, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SEANetwork) – BEISIA CO., LTD. and Fujitsu Limited today announced that both companies have begun introducing and operating Fujitsu’s Advanced Operation & Management offering for digitalizing stores and improving labor productivity at Beisia stores. This solution, part of Fujitsu’s Uvance business model, is being used […]

HONG KONG, Feb 24, 2026 – (ACN Newswire) – Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), in collaboration with Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), will lead a delegation of 21 Hong Kong tech companies and institutions to showcase at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026—the world’s premier connectivity event, and debut at 4 Years From […]

HONG KONG, Feb 24, 2026 – (ACN Newswire) – February 22, Galaxy Payroll Group Limited (NASDAQ: GLXG) (“Galaxy” or the “Company”), a Nasdaq-listed human resources solutions provider, today announced that it has formally renewed a five-year strategic cooperation agreement with NIKE China Holding HK Limited (Macau Branch) (“Nike Macau Branch”). Five-Year Renewal with Comprehensive HR […]

TOKYO, Feb 24, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SEANetwork) – TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL GROUP Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Group CEO: Koichiro Tanaka) will provide and donate gold, silver, and bronze medals to the top three men and women finishers of the marathon and wheelchair marathon events at the Tokyo Marathon 2026. The Tokyo Marathon […]

Ammonia Fuel Supply System (AFSS) module TOKYO, Feb 24, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SEANetwork) – Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has shipped an ammonia fuel supply system (AFSS) and an ammonia gas abatement system (AGAS) for Japan Engine Corporation (J-ENG). Both systems are designed for the first ammonia-fueled […]

TOKYO, Feb 24, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SEANetwork) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) today announced the launch of DIAVAULT, a newly developed industrial grade edge data center(1) brand. DIAVAULT is a digital infrastructure solution that enables on-site data and AI utilization in an on-premises environment (2). It achieves high security and low latency […]

KAWASAKI, Japan, Feb 24, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SEANetwork) – Fujitsu today announced the expansion and reorganization of its Uvance for Finance offerings, initially established in June 2025 to accelerate the digital transformation of financial institutions. These enhanced offerings now cover the entire financial sector, including banking, insurance, securities, credit, and leasing, and are structured […]

TOKYO, Feb 24, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SEANetwork) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. (MHI Thermal Systems), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has established a local subsidiary in India as a production base for air conditioners. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries-IAPL Air Conditioners Private Limited, a joint venture with IAPL Group Private […]

HONG KONG, Feb 20, 2026 – (ACN Newswire) – Shoucheng Holdings Ltd. (0697.HK) said all outstanding convertible bonds have been fully converted into shares, marking the completion of a capital event affecting both shareholder structure and market liquidity. The conversion optimizes the company’s capital structure and releases trading liquidity. Early participants in the bonds have […]

HONG KONG, Feb 20, 2026 – (ACN Newswire) – At the 2026 China Central Television Spring Festival Gala, the integration of technology and culture put humanoid robot group performances at center stage. Unitree Robotics, Galbot and Songyan Dynamics presented their core products together, generating widespread online discussion due to their technical demonstrations. All three embodied-intelligence companies […]

The visit with underserved communities from the Penang Cheshire Home and volunteers together for a day of inclusion, connection, and shared moments in nature TAIPING, Malaysia, Feb 20, 2026 – (ACN Newswire) – In conjunction with ongoing efforts to play their part in creating a more inclusive Malaysia, Spritzer Berhad (‘Spritzer’ or ‘the Company’), Malaysia’s […]

TORONTO, CANADA, Feb 20, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SEANetwork) – Hitachi Rail today announced that it is investing of almost C$30 million in a new state-of-the-art Canadian headquarters in Toronto, Ontario. The new HQ hosts Hitachi Rail’s Global Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) Competence Centre, which provides the engineering and technical expertise around the world. […]

Toyota City, Japan, Feb 19, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SEANetwork) – Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) will launch the new RAV4 (PHEV) in Japan on March 9, 2026. Z (PHEV) (Models with options shown)GR SPORT (PHEV) (Models with options shown) Built on the concept that “Life is an Adventure,” the all-new RAV4 has been reborn as a […]

Osaka, Kawasaki, Tokyo, Japan, Feb 19, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SEANetwork) – Japan Community Healthcare Organization Osaka Hospital (JCHO Osaka Hospital), Fujitsu Japan Limited, and Fortience Consulting Inc. today announced the commencement of a project aimed at establishing a system for the safe utilization of generative AI across all medical operations at JCHO Osaka […]

TOKYO, Feb 18, 2026 – (JCN Newswire via SEANetwork) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Machinery Systems, Ltd. (MHI-MS), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has concluded a joint research agreement with Tokyo’s Metropolitan Expressway Co., Ltd. for a demonstration experiment of ramp merging support technology for autonomous vehicles.(1) The joint research, initiated in anticipation […]