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Fujifilm Launches Mirrorless Digital Camera “FUJIFILM X-T30 III”
FUJIFILM Corporation announces the global launch of the “FUJIFILM X-T30 III” (X-T30 III), from November 2025. “FUJIFILM X-T30 III” Silver “FUJIFILM X-T30 III” Black “FUJIFILM X-T30 III” Charcoal Silver The X-T30 III is the latest model in the X Series of mirrorless digital cameras. This series is renowned for its compact, lightweight bodies and superior image quality, achieved through Fujifilm’s proprietary color reproduction technology. The X-T30 III features a compact, lightweight body with a weight of 378g*1, and a classic center viewfinder style design, just like the previous model, FUJIFILM X-T30 II. It is equipped with a back-illuminated 26.1MP X-Trans™ CMOS 4 sensor*2 and a high-speed image processing engine, X-Processor 5. Compared to the previous model, it achieves approximately twice the processing speed and adopts the latest subject detection AF, allowing users to enjoy high image quality and comfortable shooting. The camera is also equipped with the Film Simulation dial, which has been well received in models such as FUJIFILM X-T50 and FUJIFILM X-M5. Users can intuitively switch between 20 Film Simulation modes, including “REALA ACE” with faithful color reproduction and “NOSTALGIC Neg.” with high saturation and soft gradation. The dial has three positions, FS1 to FS3*3, where users can register their own original “FS recipes” with preferred image quality settings for diverse photographic expression. Popular features from previous models, such as the pop-up flash and the “AUTO” shooting mode switch lever for easy shooting, are retained for comfortable operation. The X-T30 III newly supports 6.2K/30P video recording, greatly expanding creative possibilities from still images to video. The X-T30 III is designed to deliver the joy of photography to a wide range of users, from those using a digital camera for the first time to those who want to enjoy full-scale shooting, through its comfortable operability, intuitive shooting experience, and refined design. *1 Weight includes the supplied battery and memory card. *2 X-Trans is a trademark or registered trademark of FUJIFILM Corporation. *3 The Film Simulation dial features three positions (FS1, FS2, FS3), each of which can be individually assigned any of the 20 Film Simulation modes and image quality settings as a custom “FS recipe.” Product Features (1) Achieving reliable autofocus and diverse imaging capabilities with the latest image processing engine Equipped with a back-illuminated 26.1MP X-Trans™ CMOS 4 sensor and the latest high-speed image processing engine, X-Processor 5, the camera achieves reduced power consumption and delivers up to 425*4 frames per charge. The latest subject detection AF is adopted. In addition to face and eye AF, the camera automatically recognizes and tracks a wide variety of subjects, including animals, birds, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, airplanes, trains, insects, and drones.*5 This allows photographers to focus on composition and timing, enjoying comfortable shooting. Supporting internal SD card recording at 6.2K/30P in 4:2:2 10-bit, the camera also enables video recording in 4K/60P and high frame rate recording at 1080/240P.Furthermore, it features powerful electronic image stabilization that effectively reduces not only subtle hand shake but also larger motion, such as when shooting video while walking. *4 When using Economy Mode *5 For insect detection, select “bird”; for drone detection, select “airplane.” The camera’s AI will then recognize these subjects accordingly. (2) Compact, lightweight design for everyday portability, and Film Simulation dial for enhanced joy of photography Achieves the same size (width 118.4mm x height 82.8mm x depth 46.8mm) and weight (378g) as the previous model, X-T30 II. The classic center viewfinder style and compact, lightweight design inherited from the “X-T” series make it a camera you’ll want to carry every day. Adopts 20 Film Simulation modes, including “REALA ACE” and “NOSTALGIC Neg.” The Film Simulation dial is placed on the top left of the camera, allowing intuitive selection according to subject and scene. Fujifilm’s unique color reproduction technology, which digitally recreates the tones and contrast of photographic film, can be easily enjoyed even by those using a digital camera for the first time. The Film Simulation dial features three positions, FS1 to FS3, where users can individually register any of the 20 Film Simulation modes and image quality settings as their own “FS recipes.” Depending on the scene or subject, users can quickly recall their FS recipes with a simple dial operation and start shooting. Exterior Design Film Simulation Dial (3) Comfortable shooting experience with excellent operability The camera is equipped with an Auto Mode Selector lever on the top panel, allowing instant switching to AUTO mode. In AUTO mode, the camera automatically detects the scene and selects the optimal shooting settings, allowing users to enjoy easy shooting without complicated adjustments. A pop-up flash integrated with the viewfinder is built into the top panel. The camera automatically adjusts the light output, making it effective for portrait photography in low light or backlit conditions. The classic center viewfinder style places the viewfinder directly above the lens axis, allowing users to capture subjects head-on through the finder. By looking through the viewfinder, photographers can focus more on the subject and its background while shooting. The camera features a 1.62-million-dot tilting touchscreen LCD monitor. This enables comfortable shooting while checking composition from high or low angles, ideal for travel photos and landscape snapshots. The ergonomic grip design fits comfortably in the hand, providing a secure hold despite the compact and lightweight body. The camera can connect wirelessly to Fujifilm’s Link series smartphone printers*6 and print directly without using an app. Newly added support for instax™ mini, instax™ SQUARE, and instax™ WIDE formats allows users to smoothly enjoy printing their photos right after shooting. *6 Compatible smartphone printer models: instax mini Link 2™, instax mini Link 3™, instax SQUARE Link™, instax Link WIDE™. Media Contact FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation Corporate Communications Division, Public Relations Group Tel: +81-3-6271-2000 Customer Contact Please contact your nearest Fujifilm office. For information on Fujifilm subsidiaries and distributors, please access the following website. Fujifilm Global Website
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- October 24, 2025Business
Fujifilm Launches “FUJINON Lens XC13-33mmF3.5-6.3 OIS”
FUJIFILM Corporation announces the global launch of the “FUJINON Lens XC13-33mmF3.5-6.3 OIS” (“XC13-33mmF3.5-6.3 OIS”) from January 2026.This new addition to the “XC lens” interchangeable lens lineup for the mirrorless digital camera X Series offers outstanding image quality in a compact and lightweight form, made possible by Fujifilm’s unique color reproduction technology. “FUJINON Lens XC13-33mmF3.5-6.3 OIS” Mounted on “FUJIFILM X-T30 III” The “XC13-33mmF3.5-6.3 OIS” covers a focal length range from wide-angle 13mm (35mm equivalent: 20mm) to standard 33mm (35mm equivalent: 50mm), all within a compact body measuring just 37.5mm in length*1 and weighing approximately 125g. As the smallest and lightest zoom lens in Fujifilm’s lineup, it offers outstanding portability and a versatile focal range, making it ideal for everyday use with the X Series. The lens adopts an optical construction of 10 elements in 9 groups, including four aspherical and three ED lenses. This configuration effectively suppresses distortion, field curvature, and chromatic aberration across the entire zoom range, delivering reliable image quality in a compact, lightweight form. The lens also achieves a minimum focus distance of 20cm throughout the zoom range and a maximum magnification of 0.25x at the telephoto end. With fast autofocus performance of approximately 0.025 seconds*2 and a four-stop optical image stabilization system*3, users can capture a wide variety of scenes–from tabletop photography to landscapes and portraits–without missing a moment. To coincide with the launch of the “XC13-33mmF3.5-6.3 OIS,” Fujifilm will also release a lens kit pairing the new lens with the mirrorless digital camera “FUJIFILM X-T30 III” from December 2025. The combination of the lightweight, compact X Series camera and the new lens is ideal for those new to Fujifilm digital cameras. *1 When the lens is retracted *2 Based on CIPA guidelines, measured internally with the “FUJIFILM X-H2” camera, using phase detection AF in high-performance mode at the wide-angle end *3 Compliant with CIPA 2024 standards. Pitch/Yaw correction function, 33mm focal length, tested with “FUJIFILM X-T3” Product Features (1) Achieves the smallest and lightest compact zoom lens in the Fujifilm lineup at 125g The lens is a standard zoom model designed for exceptional portability, with a compact body measuring just 37.5 mm in length and weighing only 125g. It stands out as the smallest and lightest zoom lens in Fujifilm’s lineup, making it the perfect choice for carrying anywhere. The retractable structure of the lens allows it to be stored compactly. When the camera is not in use, the lens body becomes smaller, making it ideal for carrying. (2) Lens design that balances high portability and versatility Covering a versatile focal length from wide-angle 13mm (35mm equivalent: 20mm) for landscapes and interiors to standard 33 mm (35 mm equivalent: 50mm) for portraits and street photography, this lens makes it an excellent choice for daily shooting across a variety of scenes. Adopting a 10-element, 9-group optical configuration that includes four aspherical and three ED lenses effectively suppresses distortion, field curvature, and chromatic aberration across the entire zoom range. Its compact and lightweight design delivers reliable image quality while making it the smallest and lightest zoom lens in Fujifilm’s lineup. The lens achieves a minimum focus distance of 20 cm throughout the entire zoom range and a maximum magnification of 0.25× at the telephoto end. This enables close-up photography of flowers and plants, as well as portrait shots of pets, allowing you to get closer to your subject. Lens constructions: 10 elements in 9 groups, including 4 aspherical and 3 ED lenses © Mitch Wiesinger Dynamic landscape photography utilizing wide-angle (3) Functions that support diverse shooting scenarios The lens is equipped with a 4.0-stop optical image stabilization mechanism, expanding the range of shooting possibilities such as handheld night scenes and creative slow-shutter photography. Delivers fast, high‑precision autofocus performance of approximately 0.025 seconds, enabling a responsive shooting experience. By adopting a nine-blade aperture, this lens achieves bokeh that is closer to a perfect circle compared to previous XC lenses*4. This allows for beautifully rendered background blur in a wide range of scenes, including portraits, landscapes, and night photography. *4 Refers to the FUJINON Lens “XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ”. Media Contact FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation Corporate Communications Division, Public Relations Group Tel: +81-3-6271-2000 Customer Contact Please contact your nearest Fujifilm office. For information on Fujifilm subsidiaries and distributors, please access the following website. Fujifilm Global Website
- October 24, 2025Business
NX India donates school building in Gujarat
-- Providing a better educational environment for rural children -- Nippon Express (India) Private Limited (President: P. Krishna Murthy; hereinafter "NX India"), a group company of NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. (President: Satoshi Horikiri), has constructed a new school building on the premises of Gokalpura Primary School in Gokalpura Village, located in Gujarat State's Ahmedabad District, and donated this building in a handover ceremony held on Friday, August 8. NX India has been continuously engaged in CSR activities to improve facilities, construct classrooms, and otherwise enhance educational environments at government schools across India. This latest donation of a school building to Gokalpura Primary School is aimed at providing a comfortable and fulfilling learning environment for rural children and boosting the quality of learning, thereby contributing to the development of future human resources and local communities. Gokalpura Primary School was established in 1957 and currently has 394 students in first to eighth grades. The existing school building lacks sufficient classrooms, leading to some classes being held outdoors. The newly donated building is a two-story structure with four spacious classrooms. With the completion of the new building, the school will be able to accommodate more children, and local education authorities expect that the next school year will see the student body grow by approximately 30-35% (about 80 students). Higher educational levels and long-term development in this rural community are anticipated. The NX Group will continue fulfilling its social development responsibilities by connecting people, companies, and communities, and by actively engaging in social contribution activities to help bring about sustainable societies. (Interior view of school building） (Scene from ceremony) (Group photo of ceremony participants)
- October 24, 2025Business
Towngas fully supports the eighth Legislative Council General Election
The eighth Legislative Council General Election will be held on 7 December. The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (Towngas) will fully support the election and actively encourage all colleagues to vote by offering flexible work arrangements. Towngas wishes the preparatory process well and the election every success. The Chief Executive mentioned at today’s election kick-off ceremony that this election is a major event in Hong Kong’s advancement from stability to prosperity, and is also a significant matter concerning the accelerated economic development and improvement of people’s livelihoods in Hong Kong, affecting every resident of the city. Towngas agrees with this view and firmly believes that this election holds great significance for Hong Kong’s long-term development. Towngas has been rooted in Hong Kong for 163 years, calling Hong Kong home and regarding service to the public as its mission. Following the improvement of the electoral system, the composition of the Legislative Council has become more comprehensive, enabling business sector views to be effectively reflected through the professional expertise of Legislative Council members, thereby enhancing the business environment. The Company will make flexible work arrangements for staff members who need to be on duty that day in order to encourage and mobilise all employees to exercise their civic rights on 7 December by voting under the theme “Join the Election Together, We Create the Future”. Towngas looks forward to working closely with the new term of dedicated and passionate Legislative Council members to build a green home together and contribute to Hong Kong’s development and the well-being of its people. For media enquiries, please contact: The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited Ms May Tam Assistant Corporate Affairs Manager Tel: 2963 3475 / 9192 0062 Email: [email protected] Mr Julius Chow Senior Corporate Affairs Officer Tel: 2963 3471 / 6969 1360 Email: [email protected]
- October 23, 2025Business
Seven and Westpac DataX redefine ad attribution New partnership linking streaming ads to real-world sales
The Seven Network and Westpac DataX have today unveiled a new data partnership, uniting two of Australia’s most trusted brands to deliver unmatched precision, performance and proof for advertisers. Brands will be able to directly link advertising exposure on 7plus to real-world sales outcomes, via 7REDiQ, connecting media investments to results at the point of sale, whether that be instore or online, across more than 50 product and service categories. The exclusive collaboration combines Seven’s first-party data ecosystem, built around 15.2 million registered 7plus users, with Westpac DataX’s intelligence drawn from more than 12 million Australian customers. Seven’s National Digital Sales Director, Jordan King, said: “This great partnership will not only deliver unparalleled insights into consumer purchase behaviours, but will incorporate transparency and effectiveness to prove and improve the impact of brand campaigns. “The partnership between Seven and Westpac DataX enables privacy-compliant data matching, audience segmentation and campaign attribution at a scale and accuracy not seen before in the Australian market.” Seven’s Director, Data and Growth, Andrew Brain, said: “Financial data is a key focus for 7REDiQ, driving continuous innovation and improvement in how we measure impact and deliver real business outcomes. “As new partners join, 7REDiQ creates even greater value and performance for advertisers with Seven, exclusively across the entire video streaming category.” 7REDiQ is one of the most valuable first-party data assets in the Australian media landscape and continues to lead the way when it comes to transparent and open datadriven advertising. It is built on a verified, consented identity graph of more than 15 million registered 7plus users. Mr Brain said: “7REDiQ transforms our identity-led ecosystem into visualised, segmentable and targetable audiences, enabling agencies and brands to unlock three core functions - audience insight, activation and measurement.” 7plus is the fastest growing commercial free streaming platform in the country, with 1.4 million new registered users in FY25. 7plus delivered a record 26 billion minutes viewed (up 41% year-on-year) in FY25, including 15 billion live minutes (up 62%) and 11 billion VOD minutes (up 21%). For more information, please contact: Kaycie Bradford Communications Director, Corporate M: 0400 002 664 E: [email protected] About the Seven Network The Seven Network is part of Seven West Media (ASX: SWM), one of Australia’s most prominent media companies, with a market-leading presence across broadcast television, publishing and digital. The Seven Network alone reaches 17.5 million people a month. Seven West Media owns some of Australia’s most renowned media businesses and platforms, including the Seven Network and its affiliate channels 7two, 7mate, 7flix and 7Bravo; 7plus; 7NEWS.com.au; The West Australian; The Sunday Times; PerthNow; The Nightly; and Streamer. The Seven Network is home to Australia’s most loved news, sport and entertainment programming, including 7NEWS, 7NEWS Spotlight, Sunrise, The Morning Show, The Voice, Home and Away, Australian Idol, My Kitchen Rules, Farmer Wants A Wife, The Chase Australia, Better Homes and Gardens, The 1% Club, The Front Bar and the TV WEEK Logie Awards. The Seven Network is also the broadcast partner of the AFL, Cricket Australia, Supercars and the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. About Westpac DataX Westpac DataX is Westpac’s data analytics business using de-identified data sourced from across the bank’s operations. If you would like more insights on your sector or business from this and other Westpac data please visit Westpac DataX or contact the team.
- October 23, 2025Business
Seven launches 7GeoPlus A breakthrough in precision geo-targeting for connected TV
The Seven Network has announced the launch of 7GeoPlus, a new geo-targeting technology that sets the benchmark for precision in connected TV advertising. Developed in partnership with GeoComply, a global leader in geolocation and online fraud detection, 7GeoPlus was created to meet Seven’s ever-growing appetite to deliver local streaming accuracy for news and sport. The Seven engineered integration delivers compliance-grade, GPS-level precision – beyond what traditional IP-based solutions can deliver and complementary to postcode targeting. 7GeoPlus is now available exclusively to Seven’s advertising partners, offering a powerful new way to seamlessly deliver location-relevant messaging to viewers across platforms. Seven’s National Digital Sales Director, Jordan King, said: “With 7GeoPlus, Seven separates itself from the other BVOD players in the market, delivering scalable precision and innovation in connected TV advertising. “This cutting-edge technology is unlocking powerful new opportunities for retailers, franchisees, utilities and government agencies alike, enabling them to reach highly targeted audiences on 7plus with every single impression.” Seven’s Head of Commercial Data, Stuart Kruger, said: “Seven already leads the market with one of Australia’s largest authenticated audience data sets, geographically enriched by declared postcodes. “With 7GeoPlus, Seven strengthens that position by introducing the most accurate geotargeting signal in Australian connected TV.” GeoComply’s GM Media & Entertainment, James Clark, said: “By leveraging GeoComply’s precise geolocation solution, Seven’s advertising partners will gain a deeper understanding of their audience to optimise their ad placements for better ROI. “This enhanced insight empowers Seven to deliver more relevant advertising, maximising both viewership engagement and revenue streams. Seven is the first streaming platform in the world to deploy this technology and is setting the standard when it comes to addressable advertising.” For more information, please contact: Kaycie Bradford Communications Director, Corporate M: 0400 002 664 E: [email protected] About the Seven Network The Seven Network is part of Seven West Media (ASX: SWM), one of Australia’s most prominent media companies, with a market-leading presence across broadcast television, publishing and digital. The Seven Network alone reaches 17.5 million people a month. Seven West Media owns some of Australia’s most renowned media businesses and platforms, including the Seven Network and its affiliate channels 7two, 7mate, 7flix and 7Bravo; 7plus; 7NEWS.com.au; The West Australian; The Sunday Times; PerthNow; The Nightly; and Streamer. The Seven Network is home to Australia’s most loved news, sport and entertainment programming, including 7NEWS, 7NEWS Spotlight, Sunrise, The Morning Show, The Voice, Home and Away, Australian Idol, My Kitchen Rules, Farmer Wants A Wife, The Chase Australia, Better Homes and Gardens, The 1% Club, The Front Bar and the TV WEEK Logie Awards. The Seven Network is also the broadcast partner of the AFL, Cricket Australia, Supercars and the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. About GeoComplyTM GeoComply provides accurate geolocation and fraud detection to help verify a user’s true digital identity. Trusted by leading brands and regulators for over 10 years, the company’s geolocation solutions are installed on over 500 million devices and analyze over 4 billion transactions every month. GeoComply provides geolocation and fraud detection solutions for streaming video broadcasters and technology vendors around the world, including Amazon Prime Video, DAZN, BBC, and Akamai.
- October 23, 2025Business
999-Year Conservation Shophouse in Affluent Ann Siang Enclave For Sale Via Expression of Interest
CBRE, as the exclusive marketing agent, is pleased to offer for sale 24 Ann Siang Road, a three-storey 999-year conservation shophouse with basement and attic. The sale will be conducted via an Expression of Interest exercise which closes on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, at 3pm. Sitting on a land area of approximately 1,644 square feet zoned for “Commercial” use under the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) Master Plan 2019, the meticulously-restored 999-year shophouse boasts excellent street frontage and high visibility and has a total existing floor area of approximately 4,446 square feet. All floors are currently fully-leased to various boutique offices. 24 Ann Siang Road commands a prime position in one of Singapore’s most elite and historically-significant heritage clusters. Nestled in the prime District 1 at the heart of Singapore’s Central Business District (CBD), the prestigious Ann Siang Hill enclave is an elite lifestyle destination. Its curated mix of premium businesses – comprising exclusive bars, high-end restaurants, and upscale boutiques – are frequented by CBD professionals, locals, and tourists alike. Mr Clemence Lee (利伟强), Executive Director of Capital Markets, Singapore at CBRE says, “Shophouses in the Club Street / Ann Siang area are commonly recognised as ‘trophy assets’ that attract significant interest from both investors and owner-occupiers. Such assets are seldom made available for sale and are normally snapped up when they surface in the market, evident by the recent sale of 65 Club Street at $21 million in September 2025. Coupled with its strategic location within the CBD and seamless connectivity, 24 Ann Siang Road presents an extremely rare opportunity to acquire a coveted piece in Singapore’s shophouse sector.” The property benefits from excellent connectivity, being within short walking distance to four MRT stations, namely Maxwell MRT station (Thomson-East Coast Line), Telok Ayer MRT station (Downtown Line), Chinatown MRT interchange (North-East and Downtown Lines) and Tanjong Pagar MRT station (East-West Line). Mr Lee adds, “Capitalising on its exceptional location, 24 Ann Siang Road is poised for robust rental growth and long-term capital appreciation. This is underpinned by the enclave’s vibrant, round-the-clock environment and its strong appeal to a wide range of premium businesses seeking a dominant brand presence in a storied destination with an elite catchment.” The guide price for the shophouse is S$21 million, which translates to approximately S$4,723 per square foot on its existing floor area. As this is a commercial property, foreigners and companies are eligible to purchase, and no Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD) or Seller's Stamp Duty (SSD) will be applicable on the transaction. About CBRE Group, Inc. CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com . Associated Contact Melvin Lin Head of Marketing & Communications, Singapore Tel: +65 8878 7329 Email: [email protected] Clemence Lee Executive Director, Capital Markets, Singapore Lic. CEA No.: R046342Z Tel: +65 6326 1258/Tel: +65 9724 2939 Email: [email protected]
- October 23, 2025Business
Yamaha Motor Releases the New 7-Axis Yamaha Motor Cobot - Compact, Dedicated DC48V Controller Also Released -
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announces the release of the Yamaha Motor Cobot, a new 7-axis collaborative robot that delivers smooth and fluid motion. The cobot will be launched together with its dedicated controller. The Yamaha Motor Cobot is designed to work safely alongside humans and represents the Company's first commercially available cobot model. The Yamaha Motor Cobot employs a 7-axis configuration that achieves a degree of freedom close to that of a human arm. This enables delicate movements, such as reaching into confined spaces that cannot be accessed by 6-axis robots or approaching targets by moving around obstacles. Each axis is equipped with an integrated torque sensor, allowing compliance control that provides smooth, fluid motion. The cobot can be configured to detect and immediately stop if it comes into contact with workers, and is on track to receive functional safety certification from TÜV SÜD, an independent testing, inspection, and certification organization. The Yamaha Motor Cobot also features a high-speed mode for when working within safely cordoned off work areas, in addition to the reduced-speed mode designed for collaborative work. With a maximum arm reach (working envelope) of 1,300 mm and a maximum payload capacity of 10 kg, the cobot combines long reach with high load capacity, making it suitable for a wide range of industries. The dedicated controller developed in parallel features a compact housing and a simple-to- operate pendant. With DC48V input, it allows battery sharing with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), enabling operation of the Yamaha Motor Cobot while mounted on these platforms. Yamaha Motor offers a wide lineup of products supporting production environment automation, from single-axis robots to SCARA robots and linear conveyor modules. With the launch of this cobot, the Company can now provide even more optimized total solutions. Leveraging this strength, Yamaha Motor will continue to pursue greater efficiency and quality improvements in increasingly complex and diverse production floors. 7-Axis Yamaha Motor Cobot dedicated controller Market Background With the trend toward smaller, denser, higher-performing, and more diverse products, product life cycles are also becoming shorter at a faster pace. In response, Monozukuri sites are increasingly shifting toward high-mix, variable-volume production, driving demand for more efficient production equipment and shorter delivery times. As a result, collaborative robots that can work alongside humans are seeing higher demand-not only in developed economies but also in emerging markets such as China. This growth is fueled by factors such as labor shortages, rising labor costs, and the need for advanced automation in new domains like IoT and CASE (Connected, Autonomous, Shared, and Electric mobility). Like industrial robots, usage is centered on manufacturing industries, including automobiles, home appliances, and metals/machining sectors. However, demand is also expected to grow in industries such as food, apparel, and cosmetics. Yamaha Motor Cobot Main Features 1) 7-axis configuration for human-like freedom of motion The Yamaha Motor Cobot employs a 7-axis design, consisting of three translational axes (X, Y, Z), three rotational axes (roll, pitch, yaw), and an additional twisting axis comparable to the human elbow. This configuration enables the robot to reach into confined spaces, maneuver around obstacles, and approach targets from different angles. As a result, it can be adapted to a wide variety of factory layouts and be positioned with greater flexibility. With a maximum arm reach (working envelope) of 1,300 mm and a maximum payload of 10 kg, it offers both extended reach and high-load capacity, making it suitable for a broad range of industries. Moving around obstacles 2) High-precision torque sensors enable delicate compliance control for soft, human-like motion Each of the seven axes has key built-in components, i.e., a drive motor, reduction gear, and a high-precision torque sensor. Through compliance control, which flexibly and actively regulates external force, the robot achieves smooth and natural motion. This makes it capable of delicate operations where subtle adjustments of force is required, such as inserting or removing connectors or buffing curved surfaces. By setting the appropriate parameters, the cobot immediately detects and halts motion if it comes into contact with a worker. This removes the risk of being caught between joints on any axis, ensuring the high level of operational safety required of collaborative robots. Connector insertion/removal. While holding a USB cable, the cobot can make slight movements, detect contact, adjust its position, and then insert the connector smoothly. 3) Third-party certification The Yamaha Motor Cobot is on track to receive functional safety certification from TÜV SÜD, an independent certification body. It has also been introduced ahead of launch at the Fukuroi South Factory, our main outboard motor production site, where its operation and functionality have been verified under actual production conditions. In addition to its low-speed collaborative mode, the cobot is equipped with a high-speed mode. With the implementation of appropriate safety measures, such as safety fencing and risk assessments, it can also be used as an industrial robot. 4) Easy visual programming for anyone In addition to conventional text-based programming, Yamaha Motor Cobot supports "block programming," where instruction blocks are combined to create programs. This allows intuitive operation, even for first-time users. 5) Friendly-looking cobot design As a cobot that operates in the same space as people without the need for safety fencing, it is essential that the design is visually friendly and avoids causing discomfort or fear. To achieve this, the arm has been designed with minimized corners and largely curved surfaces. Furthermore, a non-gloss finish has been applied to give a sense of softness and warmth, eliminating the "cold and intimidating" image often associated with conventional industrial robots. 6) Compact, dedicated controller The controller developed exclusively for the Yamaha Motor Cobot features a compact housing that helps reduce the size of control panels. The operation pendant is also designed to be extremely simple, allowing for easy use regardless of the operator's level of experience. In addition, the controller's DC48V input enables the sharing of batteries with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). By combining the mobility of AGVs/AMRs with the flexible working capability of the cobot, tasks traditionally performed by humans can be automated with relatively minimal changes, providing a strong impetus for ramping up factory automation. Basic Specifications
- October 23, 2025Business
JD Fresh Launches 2025 Chilean Cherries Season to Offer Amazing Quality at Great Prices
On October 20th, the first air-freighted batch of 2025 Chilean cherries arrived at Shanghai Port, marking the official start of the annual cherry consumption season in China. This timely delivery from the Southern Hemisphere allows consumers across the country to enjoy the season’s freshest produce. As JD.com’s Singles’ Day Grand Promotion opens, JD Fresh, the fresh produce business under JD.com, initiated the nationwide pre-sale debut, giving customers the chance to reserve their share of this inaugural shipment. The premium cherries are now available for purchase through the JD.com app and our omnichannel supermarket 7FRESH app, delivering unparalleled freshness from orchard to table. Freshly arrived 2025 Chilean cherries – premium quality, direct from Chile. The Rise of “Quality-Price” in Consumer Preferences Chilean cherries continue to gain popularity in the Chinese market, with growing consumer demand driven by the fruit’s superior taste and appeal. As e-commerce channels evolve, so do shopper expectations. Preferences have shifted from a focus solely on cost-effectiveness to “quality-price”, emphasizing high-quality products at competitive prices. This trend underscores a key competitive differentiator for platforms like JD Fresh. We meet this demand through strategic partnerships with Chile’s leading cherry-producing regions, including a key collaboration with Garces Fruit, the country’s largest exporter. Our professional sourcing team ensures direct, large-scale procurement from the source, guaranteeing abundant supply and consistent fruit quality. JD.com’s Supply Chain Mastery: Ensuring Freshness and Value At the heart of our “quality-price” offering is JD’s supply chain capabilities, which seamlessly integrates procurement, warehousing, logistics, and delivery. This end-to-end system creates a direct pathway from Chilean orchards to Chinese households, minimizing transit time and preserving product integrity. Key features include: Rigorous Quality Standards : Strict grading protocols prohibit mixing smaller fruits with premium sizes, ensuring every cherry meets customer expectations for size, ripeness, and flavor. Efficient Air Freight : In partnership with Garces Fruit, this shipment significantly reduces farm-to-fork time, maintaining the cherries’ signature freshness and crisp texture. Full Traceability : Visibility across the supply chain guarantees authenticity, safety, and reliability. Industry observers highlight that JD.com’s advanced logistics not only accelerate delivery but also optimize sensory quality, delivering the vibrant color, sweetness, and crunch that define premium Chilean cherries. The 2025-2026 Chilean cherry season is underway, and JD Fresh is committed to leveraging our Super Supply Chain to source global premium resources. This enables us to enhance fresh produce efficiency, offering customers greater variety, superior quality, and exceptional value.
- October 23, 2025Business
CapitaLand Malaysia Trust posts strong growth with 14.0% increase in 3Q 2025 distributable income
CapitaLand Malaysia Trust (CLMT) announced a distributable income of RM35.1 million for the period 1 July 2025 to 30 September 2025 (3Q 2025), representing a 14.0% increase over RM30.7 million recorded in the corresponding quarter last year. Distribution per unit (DPU) for 3Q 2025 grew 3.7% year-on-year (y-o-y) to 1.11 sen. As previously announced on 23 July 2025, an advanced distribution of 0.47 sen per unit for the period from 1 July 2025 to 6 August 2025 was paid to Unitholders on 19 August 2025[1]. CapitaLand Malaysia Trust reported another stellar quarter, driven by higher revenue from retail properties and rental income contribution from Glenmarie Distribution Centre and the newly acquired Iskandar Puteri Facilities (pictured above). Summary of CLMT’s results Net property income (NPI) for 3Q 2025 rose 11.5% y-o-y to RM69.1 million, primarily driven by higher revenue across the majority of its retail properties and rental income contribution from two of its logistics and industrial properties — Glenmarie Distribution Centre and the newly acquired Iskandar Puteri Facilities . CLMT’s retail portfolio continues to demonstrate resilience, with most properties achieving higher revenue in 3Q 2025. This was supported by positive rental reversions and rent step-ups. Retail occupancy strengthened to 93.5%[2] with positive reversions of 10.9%[3], reflecting our proactive lease and asset management strategies. Asset enhancement initiatives at Gurney Plaza and 3 Damansara have successfully elevated these properties, driving stronger leasing momentum and enriching the customer experience. In addition, a new 63,000 sq ft active lifestyle offering at The Mines featuring an interactive mix of sports, games and adventure activities, including a 14,000 sq ft water park, is slated to open by 1Q 2026.” Ms Yong Su-Lin, CEO of CapitaLand Malaysia REIT Management Sdn. Bhd. (CMRM), the manager of CLMT “We continued to grow our logistics and industrial portfolio, successfully completing the accretive acquisitions of fully-leased industrial properties at Senai Airport City and Nusajaya Tech Park, Johor. These assets provide stable income, underpinned by a long weighted average lease expiry of approximately 7.5 years and 5.2 years[4] respectively. We also secured a key lease renewal at Valdor Logistics Hub, achieving a positive reversion of 20.8%. In addition, CLMT has obtained beneficial ownership of Synergy Logistics Hub[5] on 26 September 2025 in Selangor. These acquisitions have increased our industrial and logistics assets under management (AUM) from 4.2% to 7.9% of our total portfolio AUM and are expected to further enhance CLMT’s income resilience in 2026. Building on this momentum, we aim to grow our logistics and industrial segment to 20% of CLMT’s total portfolio AUM by 2028, further diversifying our asset mix.” “Maintaining a healthy balance sheet remains a priority, ensuring we can respond swiftly to opportunities amid an evolving market environment. We will continue to manage our capital structure prudently and pursue growth opportunities with financial discipline,” added Ms Yong. Proactive portfolio management As at 30 September 2025, CLMT’s retail occupancy was 93.5%. Including its five fully-leased logistics and industrial properties, the overall portfolio occupancy stood at 94.7%. CLMT’s portfolio registered positive rental reversions of 11.2% for YTD 2025. Shopper traffic decreased slightly by 1.0% y-o-y, while tenant sales per square foot declined 0.8% y-o-y. Prudent capital management On 8 August 2025, CLMT completed the private placement exercise that raised total gross cash proceeds of approximately RM250.0 million to repay existing bank borrowings and lower its aggregate leverage from 43.0% to 39.8%. This was in line with its prudent capital management strategy to increase financial headroom for future growth opportunities and enhance its balance sheet flexibility. As at 30 September 2025, CLMT maintained a well-spread debt maturity profile with an average term to maturity of 4.1 years. Its year-to-date average cost of debt was 4.36%. 84% of its total borrowings are on fixed interest rates to mitigate exposure to interest rate movements. Sustainability initiatives CLMT continues to demonstrate leadership in environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. In the 2025 GRESB Real Estate Assessment, a global ESG benchmark for the real estate sector, CLMT achieved its first 4-star rating, improving from 3 stars in the previous year. CLMT also received an ‘A’ rating for Public Disclosure, reflecting its strong transparency and ESG reporting standards. With the improved GRESB performance, CLMT will benefit from interest rate savings on its sustainability-linked loans tied to GRESB performance. As part of its ongoing commitments to greening its portfolio, Glenmarie Distribution Centre was awarded the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in October 2025, marking a milestone in CLMT’s sustainability journey. Footnotes: 1. As CLMT’s DPU is paid out on a half yearly basis, Unitholders can expect to receive the DPU for the period from 7 August 2025 to 30 September 2025 by March 2026. 2. As at 30 September 2025. 3. From 1 January to 30 September 2025. 4. By gross rental income. 5. Supplemental Agreement announcement
- October 23, 2025Business
LH Bank and Thai AirAsia Join Forces to Advance Sustainable Growth with Green Loan Initiative
Land and Houses Bank Public Company Limited (LH Bank) continues to drive sustainable finance by providing a Green Loan facility worth THB 650 million to Thai AirAsia for the purchase of an Airbus A320-251N (neo) aircraft, known for its fuel efficiency and reduced carbon emissions. Mr. Mark Chen, Chief Business Banking Officer, LH Bank, said the Bank is pleased to extend a THB 650 million Green Loan to Thai AirAsia for the acquisition of an Airbus A320-251N neo aircraft. The initiative aims to enhance operational efficiency, lower fuel costs, and concretely reduce carbon dioxide emissions. “This loan reflects LH Bank’s strong commitment to supporting environmentally responsible projects that promote sustainable growth,” he added. Mr. Pairach Pornpatanangkool, Chief Financial Officer, Thai AirAsia Co., Ltd. , said, “The Green Loan support from LH Bank enables Thai AirAsia, the leading airline in Thailand with the highest domestic market share, to advance our investment plan and fleet modernisation with next-generation Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft. These models offer 15–20% better fuel efficiency per flight compared to previous generations and can reduce carbon emissions by approximately 5,000 tonnes per aircraft per year.” “Thai AirAsia remains committed to developing a responsible and sustainable aviation business, balancing operational efficiency, cost management, and long-term environmental stewardship. This marks another significant step toward becoming a truly eco-friendly airline,” he concluded.
- October 23, 2025Business
NX Group to participate in 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE)
NIPPON EXPRESS HOLDINGS, INC. (President: Satoshi Horikiri), will be taking part in the six-day 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) to be held in Shanghai, China from Wednesday, November 5 to Monday, November 10. The CIIE is one of the largest expos held in China, and the NX Group has been a regular participant since the inaugural event in 2018. As a venue for showcasing the latest trends and innovations in a variety of industries, including food products, automobiles, information technology, medical equipment, and logistics, last year's event attracted 3,496 exhibitors from 129 countries/regions and more than 400,000 visitors. NX China, APC Asia Pacific Cargo, and cargo-partner will jointly operate the NX Group booth, introducing visitors to their respective strengths and forwarding businesses. [Overview of expo] [Booth displays] ■ Logistics networks extending across China and abroad NX China, APC Asia Pacific Cargo, and cargo-partner will introduce the logistics networks they have collaboratively developed inside and outside China. The display will feature forwarding operations that leverage the respective strengths of these companies as well as industry-specific solutions for lifestyle pharmaceuticals, and other industries. ■ High-quality specialized transport services This display will present high-quality specialized transport services for international shipments of heavy equipment, works of art, and other cargo requiring precision handling and advanced technology. ■ "Anything to Anywhere" global brand campaign The booth's overarching concept will be manifested in "Anything to Anywhere," a key visual illustrating the NX Group's strengths. Also on display will be the dinosaur motif that appears in this key visual.
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