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AirAsia supports festive season travel through its annual fixed fares initiatives for Lunar New Year and Hari Raya
AirAsia is excited to announce its yearly fixed fares initiatives today, aiming at providing affordable fares for all in the upcoming festive seasons, including Lunar New Year and Hari Raya. This year, the fixed fares initiatives are launched concurrently as the airline welcomes two exciting festive seasons. During the festive season, AirAsia will operate an average of 1,578 flights in total during both Lunar New Year and Hari Raya period, offering more than 31,000 seats at fixed fares. Photo caption: (Second from left) En. Farouk Kamal, Deputy Group CEO (Corporate), AirAsia Aviation Group; YB Tuan Loke Siew Fook, Minister of Transport Malaysia; YB Datuk Haji Hasbi Bin Habibollah, Deputy Minister of Transport Malaysia and Dato' Captain Fareh Mazputra, CEO of AirAsia Malaysia at the launch of AirAsia's annual fixed fares initiatives press conference. Minister of Transport, YB Loke Siew Fook said: “Ensuring Malaysians travel home affordably during key festive seasons continues to be a priority for the government. AirAsia’s fixed fares initiatives reflect a strong commitment by the airline to support this goal by keeping air travel within reach for more families. Such efforts work hand in hand with existing government measures, including the RM400 FLYsiswa programme, which assists students travelling between Peninsular and East Malaysia. We remain supportive of further collaboration across the aviation industry to strengthen connectivity and benefit the rakyat.” Dato’ Captain Fareh Mazputra, CEO of AirAsia Malaysia said: “AirAsia is kicking off the new year with double festive celebrations, offering our annual fixed fare initiatives for both the Lunar New Year and Hari Raya. With more than 31,000 seats available during the festive period, this initiative is part of our commitment to help Malaysians travel affordably and plan ahead for the festive season. We are proud to support government efforts in ensuring smooth and accessible travel for all, particularly during high-demand periods.” In the coming Chinese New Year period, flights to Sarawak are available at RM328 all-in one way, flying from Kuala Lumpur to Kuching, Miri, Sibu and Bintulu, while flights to Sabah are available at RM398, to Kota Kinabalu, Tawau and Sandakan. Book now until 24 February 2026, for travels between 13 to 24 February 2026. Flights for Hari Raya are also available at RM328 all-in one way to Sarawak and RM398 all-in one way to Sabah, featuring routes from Kuala Lumpur to Kuching, Miri, Sibu, Bintulu, Kota Kinabalu, Tawau and Sandakan. Book now until 26 March 2026 and travel between 18 and 26 March 2026 to enjoy flights at fixed fares. Over the past three years, AirAsia has made available more than 137,000 fixed fares seats for travel between Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah and Sarawak, with 761 additional flights introduced to East Malaysia to meet increased demand, ensuring families are able to plan their journeys home with greater certainty and affordability. Guests travelling this festive season are strongly encouraged to self check-in via airasia.com or the AirAsia MOVE app, available up to 14 days prior to the departure date and use the e-Boarding Pass to board the flight. For a smooth and seamless travel experience, guests are advised to arrive early at the airport. Baggage drop counters open three (3) hours before departure for international flights, and two (2) hours prior for domestic services. *Promotional fixed fares quoted are for one-way travel, including passenger service charge, regulatory service charges, fuel surcharges, and other applicable fees. Valid for selected flights only. T&C apply.
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- January 7, 2026Technology
Fujifilm Launches Smartphone Printer “instax mini Link+(TM)”
FUJIFILM Corporation announces the launch of “instax mini Link+™”(mini Link+), a premium model in the instax™ smartphone printer mini Link series, on January 30, 2026 in Japan. Additionally, a printer case matching the body color and the “instax™ mini Photo Frame,” a photo frame that beautifully displays instax™ prints, will also be released simultaneously. mini Link+’s Key Visual The mini Link series is a smartphone printer that can print smartphone images on card-sized instax™ film. The “Link series” have been embraced by a wide range of generations around the world for their ability to print images stored in the smartphone onto instax™ films anytime and anywhere, in high quality, through a dedicated app*1. In addition to prints of memorable photographs, the rage of content that can be turned into instax™ prints is expanding to include favorite characters and gaming worlds and so on. The mini Link+ is a premium model that expands the enjoyment of displaying instax™ prints as interior décor or fashion accessories in everyday life. The printer features a sophisticated design with bold, linear contours, complemented by a metallic black finish and a vivid orange accent color. The combination with a metal strap hook gives it a high-quality design. The mini Link+ is equipped with a new “Design Print” mode, designed to achieve superior detail reproduction for your favorite content. Compared to other mini Link series models, the printer’s image processing capabilities have been significantly strengthen, making it possible to clearly express fine text and patterns. Together with the “Simple Print” mode, which can smoothly express portraits and paintings, users can enjoy printing their favorite content with their preferred style of expression. In the dedicated app, new functions have been added to make printing content easier, in addition to the existing mini Link series features. It works with the smartphone photo app and the Pinterest® app, allowing users to import their favorite images saved in each app into the dedicated app. Imported images are displayed in a list with an instax™ frame. Furthermore, a new “Simulation” function has been added, enabling users to check the ideal image of decorating everyday life with instax™ prints, such as in photo frames or on the back of a smartphone, before printing. This makes the flow from turning favorite content into instax™ prints to decorating smoother and enriches the enjoyment of everyday life. The new functions will also be available for other mini Link series models through an application update. Fujifilm will continue to expand the world of the instax™ instant photo system that allows people to enjoy on-the-spot photo printing. *1 Free app compatible with Android devices and iPhones. Available on Google Play for Android devices and on the App Store for iPhones. Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google LLC. iPhone and App Store are trademarks of Apple Inc. The iPhone trademark is used under license from iPhone Co., Ltd. *2 Pinterest® and the Pinterest® logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pinterest, Inc. *3 When using images imported from Pinterest® or your smartphone, please do so within the scope permitted by copyright and other relevant laws. For further information, please refer to the terms of use of the dedicated application. *4 From the app update scheduled for January 28, 2026, integration with photo apps and Pinterest®, as well as the “Simulation” function, will be available on “instax mini Link” , “instax mini Link 2” , and “instax mini Link 3” . Users can switch between the default “Original Mode” and the new “Content Print Mode” to enjoy these features. The “Design Print” mode will remain exclusive to “mini Link+”. 1. Product Name, Release Date, Price (1) Smartphone Printer “instax mini Link+™” (2) Printer Case for “instax mini Link+™” (3) instax™ mini Photo Frame 2. Main Features of the “instax mini Link+™” (1) High-quality body design that complements interior The printer features a sophisticated design with bold, linear contours, complemented by a metallic black finish and a vivid orange accent color. The combination of a metal strap hook contributes to a high-quality design that complements interior. The included wrist strap can be worn on the wrist for carrying and can also be used to hang on a wall. Hanging from a shelf handle using the included wrist strap The high-quality design that complements interior (2) “Design Print” mode for beautiful detail reproduction Strengthened image processing capabilities compared to other mini Link series models allow users to choose between two modes to suit their content and enjoy the ideal finish. Design Print: Clearly expresses fine text and patterns down to the details. Simple Print: Smoothly expresses the texture of content such as portraits and paintings. “Design Print” mode “Simple Print“ Mode (3) Easily print your favorite images as instax™ prints through integration with photo apps and Pinterest® The app links with your smartphone’s photo app and the Pinterest® app, allowing users to easily import images saved in each platform. Imported images will be displayed in a list on the dedicated app's top screen with instax™ frames. Users can select multiple images from the list and and print them at once. The app’s home screen Multiple images can be printed at once (4) “Simulation” function for visualizing decorating your daily life with instax™ prints Equipped with a “Simulation” function that expands the image of decorating everyday life with instax™ prints. On the dedicated app, you can simulate four styles of displaying instax™ prints: “Decorate in a frame,” “Insert behind a smartphone,” “Place on a shelf,” and “Stick on a wall.” You can also adjust the arrangement and replace images, choosing which images to print while imagining how to decorate your daily life. The “Display in a Frame” simulation The “Place on a shelf” simulation (5) The dedicated app also lets users enjoy the shooting features of the mini Link series! The dedicated app also offers popular features from the mini Link series, such as “instax AiR Studio™,” which lets users creatively decorate the space with 3D AR effects, and “Click to Collage,” which creates collage prints from a series of shots for a photo booth-like experience. Enjoying photos with AR effects using the “instax AiR Studio™” Print images created with “Click to Collage” 3. Promotion for “instax mini Link+™” The “mini Link+” allows you to easily turn content saved in photo apps or Pinterest® into instax™ prints using the dedicated app. The promotional tagline, “maximizing maximalism.” Expresses our hope that users will enjoy decorating their lives with instax™ prints, such as hanging favorite prints on walls or carrying them in smartphone cases. The tagline is used online, on social media and at stores to communicate the appeal of the "mini Link+" to as many people as possible. About the instax™ smartphone printer lineup We offer the “Link Series” as instax™ smartphone printers, which make it easy to print smartphone images in high quality. By connecting via Bluetooth, you can turn photos taken with your smartphone into instax™ prints anytime, anywhere through the dedicated app, which has been well received by people of all ages. The lineup includes “instax Link WIDE™”, compatible with wide-format instax™ films for larger subjects, and “instax SQUARE Link™”, which prints in the popular square-format instax™ films, expanding the ways to enjoy photos. About the instax™ brand Since its original launch in 1998, the instax™ series of instant cameras has embraced trends and evolving technologies with time and expanded its lineup to include not only analog instant cameras, but also hybrid instant cameras using digital technology, smartphone printers and palm-sized digital camera. The instax™ continues to offer diverse ways to enjoy photography, broadening the user base in more than 100 countries. * instax, instax mini Link, instax mini Link+, instax Link WIDE, and instax SQUARE Link are registered trademarks or trademarks of Fujifilm Corporation.
- January 7, 2026Technology
Fujifilm Launches Hybrid Instant Camera “instax mini Evo Cinema(TM)”
FUJIFILM Corporation announces the launch of the “instax mini Evo Cinema™” (mini Evo Cinema), a new model in the instax™ hybrid instant camera “Evo series”. It will be available in Japan on January 30, 2026. mini Evo Cinema’s key visual Shooting with mini Evo Cinema The “Evo Series” is a hybrid instant camera that allows users to take pictures with viewing the LCD monitor on the back of the camera and select their favorite shots to print, and enjoy an immersive photography experience with a variety of creative effects. The mini Evo Cinema can capture both still images and videos. It converts captured video data into a QR code*1 and creates an instax™ print together with a still image cut out from the video, allowing users to “hand over a video”. By turning videos into instax™ prints, users can not only preserve memorable moments spent with loved ones in tangible form, but also easily revisit the video anytime via the QR code. As a new feature, the camera is equipped with the “Eras Dial™”, which lets users experience effects inspired by different eras.10 “Eras Dial™” effects are available, including “1960” inspired by 8mm film cameras. Each effect has 10 adjustable levels, offering a total of 100 possible expressions. These effects capture the unique flavor of each era, letting users shoot extraordinary, special videos and still images with a sense of time travel. The camera features a vertical grip design inspired by Fujifilm’s “FUJICA Single-8”, an 8mm camera introduced in 1965. Its meticulously crafted design and analog operation enhance the enjoyment of shooting and printing. The dedicated app*2 allows users to edit videos by combining clips and adding cinematic opening and ending templates, making it possible to create them more special. Furthermore, it features a “Direct Print Function” that lets users turn smartphone images into instax™ prints. The mini Evo Cinema is a 3-in-1 camera that not only captures videos and still images but also functions as a smartphone printer. Fujifilm will continue to expand the world of the instax™ instant photo system that allows people to enjoy on-the-spot photo printing. *1 QR Code is a registered trademark of Denso Wave Incorporated. After printing a instax™ print with a QR code, it is necessary to upload the video data to the server via the “instax mini Evo™” app. The download period for video data is two years from the time they are uploaded to the server via the dedicated smartphone app along with the captured images. *2 A free app for Android and iOS devices. It is available for download from Google Play for Android devices and from App Store for iOS devices. Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc. iPhone and App Store are trademarks of Apple Inc. The iPhone trademark is used in Japan under license from Aiphone Co., Ltd. The iOS trademark is used under license from Cisco in the United States and other countries. 1. Product Name, Release Date, Price (1) Hybrid Instant Camera “instax mini Evo Cinema™” “mini Evo Cinema” Body Viewfinder Attachment Grip Attachment (2) Camera Case for “instax mini Evo Cinema™” 2. Main Features of the “instax mini Evo Cinema™” (1) Capture videos and hand them over as instax™ prints with QR codes Capture videos up to 15 seconds long with simple controls—press and hold the shutter button to record, release to pause, and shoot multiple cuts with ease. Recorded videos can be reviewed instantly on the rear monitor, and users can select their favorite scenes to print as instax™ prints with a QR code for immediate sharing. By scanning the QR code with a smartphone, the video can be replayed with an instax™ frame or downloaded for easy posting on social media and sharing with friends. Enjoying video capturing with the “mini Evo Cinema” Shooting with viewing the rear monitor Scan the instax™ prints QR code with smartphone to play the video (2) Features various “Eras Dial™” effects inspired by different eras Featuring 10 “Eras Dial™” effects, such as “1960” inspired by 8mm film cameras of the 1960s and “1970”, evoking the texture of color CRT televisions from the 1970s. In addition to visual textures, each effect incorporates subtle details such as noise and tape flutter to recreate the feel of the era. Each effect offers 10 adjustable degree levels, enabling a total of 100 unique expressions. Audio is also processed with “Eras Dial™” effects, adding distinctive sound characteristics, while certain effects even play nostalgic sounds—such as the whir of film reels—during shooting, creating an immersive experience that feels like stepping back in time. Operating the “Eras Dial™” Adjusting the degree control dial Example of “Eras Dial™” “1940,” inspired by the vivid color expression of the three-color film process. “1980,” inspired by the look of 35mm color negative film “2010,” evoking the style of photo-editing apps for smartphones. (3) Design that enhances the shooting experience with a vertical Grip and analog feel The camera body features a classic, premium design in black and gray, adopting a vertical grip style reminiscent of Fujifilm’s “FUJICA Single-8”, the groundbreaking 8mm home movie system launched in 1965 that made everyday video recording accessible to everyone. Details such as the tactile “Eras Dial™”, which delivers a satisfying click with every turn, and the “Print Lever,” designed to evoke the feel of winding film by hand, add to the analog charm and expand the joy of shooting and printing. Users can easily shoot while checking the rear monitor or enjoy an immersive experience by attaching the included viewfinder accessory. The grip attachment further improves handling, ensuring stable operation and allowing users to focus on capturing the perfect shot. “Eras Dial™” Print Lever Shooting with using the viewfinder attachment (4) Dedicated app for viewing and editing captured videos The dedicated app allows users to view videos captured with mini Evo Cinema on their smartphones and combine multiple clips to create truly special content. In addition to Bluetooth, Wi-Fi connectivity is supported for faster transfers and the ability to preview and select videos or still images before sending. In the gallery, users can browse and edit transferred videos and still images. Multiple clips can be combined into a single video of up to 30 seconds, with cinematic opening and ending templates available for added impact. A “Poster Template” feature lets users design instax prints™ with a movie-poster look by adding titles and text for a personalized touch. The “Direct Print” function enables printing of photos and favorite images stored on a smartphone directly with mini Evo Cinema. By linking with the dedicated app, mini Evo Cinema serves as a 3-in-1 device—capturing videos and still images while also functioning as a smartphone printer. App Top Screen Adding an ending sequence to your video Screen for selecting a poster template Example created using a poster template 3. “instax mini Evo Cinema™” promotion The mini Evo Cinema is a hybrid instant camera that not only lets users capture videos and turn them into instax™ prints, but also offers 10 “Eras Dial™” effects inspired by different eras, creating an experience that feels like stepping back in time. The promotional tagline “One camera, decades of possibilities” expresses our hope that users capture extraordinary, era-themed scenes as instax™ prints. The tagline is used online, on social media and at stores to communicate the appeal of the “mini Evo Cinema” to as many people as possible. About the instax™ brand Since its original launch in 1998, the instax™ series of instant cameras has embraced trends and evolving technologies with time and expanded its lineup to include not only analog instant cameras, but also hybrid instant cameras using digital technology, smartphone printers and palm-sized digital camera. The instax™ continues to offer diverse ways to enjoy photography, broadening the user base in more than 100 countries. * instax , instax print , instax mini Evo Cinema , instax mini Evo , and the the Eras Dial are registered trademarks or trademarks of Fujifilm Corporation.
- January 5, 2026Business
Mitsui & Co.: New Year Message 2026
The following "New Year Message 2026" was addressed to all officers and employees by President Kenichi Hori. As we welcome 2026, I would like to share three key messages with you. Real Solutions in a Turbulent World Looking back on last year, the pace of change was fast and uncertainty continued. Yet across the globe, our colleagues showed resilience. Each of you took on challenges in your own fields, while drawing on the company's collective resources. I am deeply grateful for your daily efforts. Our mission is to provide real solutions in a world that is unsettled and in industries that are constantly evolving. This is not easy. It requires preparation and a broad, long-term perspective. Fortunately, you have worked to understand the realities our customers face and the true essence of their needs. You have acted very naturally to break down any barriers between divisions, combining expertise across fields to create practical solutions. This is Mitsui's style of innovation. At the same time, I have seen diverse teams—people with different experiences, backgrounds, and skills—come together quickly to create new solutions. The awareness of how diversity strengthens our organization is growing everywhere in the company. This year, let us aim even higher and continue to sharpen the source of our strength: the ability to generate real solutions. Growth Through AI Our mission is to create long-term value and build a brighter future. To achieve this, we will continue to integrate AI technology into our businesses, with ambition and careful execution. We see great potential in many fields, especially healthcare and business process outsourcing, as well as across various industrial and financial domains. On the ground, business validation and development are already underway. This has fostered a mindset across the company: professionals are actively exploring how to apply AI. We can expect a future where younger members building their careers can use agentic AI to supplement their experience, helping them open new business opportunities. This allows them to build trust in complex negotiations and sharpen uniquely human skills—judgment, creativity, and breakthrough thinking—at a faster pace. Experienced managers can update their knowledge through AI and share it more easily with their teams. This accelerates learning cycles across generations and business domains. Because our members go into the field, use their professional instincts, and build empathy with partners, all of which are genuine human skills, AI becomes a powerful tool in our hands all the more. I am confident it will help us achieve even greater impact. Preparing for the next Medium-term Management Plan For several years, I have spoken about raising our company's "gear" by two notches. The first notch is to prepare thoroughly and take bold action in a rapidly changing environment. The second notch is to achieve pioneering results and stay ahead as a company. Today, with only three months left in the current Medium-term Management Plan, I see that you have truly put this "two-notch" approach into practice as a team. I respect and appreciate your determination. Thanks to your efforts, we are strengthening our existing businesses and planting seeds for the future. Building on this momentum, we aim to significantly enhance our overall corporate strength by 2030. The next Medium-term Management Plan we have been preparing together since last year will serve as our compass. With a strong sense of balance, and by leveraging Mitsui's unique model of collaboration across industrial domains and geographical expertise, we will continue to deliver real solutions to the world. In closing, I sincerely wish that 2026 will be a healthy and happy year for all of you and your families.
- January 5, 2026Business
Weebit Nano reports on 2025 targets achievement
Weebit Nano Ltd (ASX: WBT, Weebit or Company) reports on the achievement of its 2025 commercial and technical targets, set at its 2024 Annual General Meeting. During this period, Weebit secured licensing agreements with two Tier-1 global semiconductor companies – onsemi and Texas Instruments ( TI ). The third target foundry/Integrated Device Manufacturer (IDM) agreement continues to progress and is now expected to be signed in 2026. Weebit signed agreements with multiple product companies during the year with its embedded ReRAM now being integrated into several next-generation products. These agreements will see Weebit’s IP integrated into security-related and smart battery management applications, among others. In December, Weebit Nano achieved technology qualification based on JEDEC industry standards for Non-Volatile Memories ( NVM ) at leading foundry DB HiTek . These standards impose rigorous testing of many silicon dice selected from three independent wafer lots. Qualification is an important step towards volume production in DB HiTek’s 130nm Bipolar- CMOS -DMOS ( BCD ) process. Weebit already has customers preparing for production at DB HiTek. Commenting on progress, Weebit Nano CEO Coby Hanoch said, “2025 was an exceptional year for Weebit as we continued to commercialize our embedded ReRAM IP, signing licensing agreements with some of the industry’s biggest names. Commercial agreements with TI and onsemi are a testament to the quality of our ReRAM technology and reinforce ReRAM is being viewed across the industry as a clear successor to embedded flash in next-generation products. While our third foundry licensing agreement has slipped into 2026, we are seeing a growing interest and demand for ReRAM from many foundries, IDMs and product companies. We are continuing to progress commercial conversations with these potential customers and we remain committed to delivering value for our customers, partners and shareholders over the year ahead. In FY26, we expect to deliver revenue of at least $10 million while 2026 will also see us tape-out our first product company and secure our first AI customer.” About Weebit Nano Limited Weebit Nano Ltd. is a leading developer and licensor of advanced semiconductor memory technology. The company’s ground-breaking Resistive RAM (ReRAM) non-volatile memory (NVM) addresses the growing need for significantly higher performance and lower power memory solutions in a range of electronic products such as AI, Internet of Things (IoT) and wearable devices, automotive, industrial automation, robotics, neuromorphic computing, and many others. For these applications, Weebit ReRAM allows semiconductor memory elements to be significantly faster, less expensive, more reliable and more energy efficient than those using existing flash memory solutions. As it is based on fab-friendly materials, the technology can be quickly and easily integrated with existing flows and processes, without the need for special equipment or large investments. See: www.weebit-nano.com Weebit Nano and the Weebit Nano logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Weebit Nano Ltd. in the United States and other countries. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. – ENDS – For further information, please contact: Investors Adrian Mulcahy, Automic Group P: +61 438 630 422 E: [email protected] Media – Australia Jasmine Walters, Automic Group P: +61 498 209 019 E: [email protected] Media – US Jen Bernier-Santarini, Weebit Nano P: +1 650-336-4222 E: [email protected] Forward Looking Statements This announcement contains ‘forward-looking information’ that is based on the Company’s expectations, estimates and projections as of the date on which the statements were made. This forward-looking information includes, among other things, statements with respect to the Company’s business strategy, plans, development, objectives, performance, outlook, growth, cash flow, projections, targets and expectations and related expenses. Generally, this forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as ‘outlook’, ‘anticipate’, ‘project’, ‘target’, ‘potential’, ‘likely’, ‘believe’, ‘estimate’, ‘expect’, ‘intend’, ‘may’, ‘would’, ‘could’, ‘should’, ‘scheduled’, ‘will’, ‘plan’, ‘forecast’, ‘evolve’ and similar expressions. Persons reading this announcement are cautioned that such statements are only predictions, and that the Company’s actual future results or performance may be materially different. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company’s actual results, level of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward looking information.
- January 1, 2026Business
CapitaLand India Data Centre Fund to acquire 20.2% interest in three data centres for S$99.73 million
CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI), a leading global real asset manager, has successfully raised approximately S$150 million equity in the first close of its CapitaLand India Data Centre Fund (CIDCF). CIDCF focuses on data centre development opportunities within India’s key data centre corridors. CIDCF held a first close of approximately S$150 million anchored by a third-party global institutional investor, with a GP commitment from CLI. The fund is targeting a final close of approximately S$300 million. With the first close, CIDCF will acquire a 20.2% interest in each of the three data centres, from CapitaLand India Trust (CLINT) for an estimated total purchase consideration[1] of S$99.73 million (INR 7.02 billion[2]). Additionally, CIDCF will have right of first offer on acquiring an interest in CLINT’s fourth data centre in Bangalore, CapitaLand DC Bangalore. The three data centres will be AI-ready with sustainable design features; and able to meet the demands of hyperscalers and large enterprises in the region. Power has been secured for all three projects which will have a combined gross capacity of 200 megawatts (MW). CapitaLand India Data Centre Fund (CIDCF) acquires 20.2% interest in three data centres. Pictured is CapitaLand DC Mumbai, one of the three data centres. CIDCF held a first close of approximately S$150 million anchored by a third-party global institutional investor, with a GP commitment from CapitaLand Investment. The three data centres are: Mr Andrew Lim, Group Chief Operating Officer for CLI, said: “The successful first close and investor’s support in CIDCF underscore CLI’s investment and development strategies to shape India's dynamic data centre landscape. India has emerged as a hotspot for data centre investment, driven by cloud adoption, data localisation and the rapid growth of AI-led workloads. The country’s data centre capacity is expected to double by 2027[3]. With three prime assets currently under development and power secured, CIDCF offers an attractive prospect for private capital to participate in this growth opportunity.” Mr Hardik Gesota, Managing Director and Head, India Private Funds, CLI said: “CIDCF’s portfolio is strategically located within India’s established data centre corridors with access to power and network connectivity. It is poised to meet growing demand from hyperscalers and enterprise customers. CLI has gained deep experience operating in India for over 30 years. Tapping our global data centre operating excellence, we are also well-positioned to meet market demand for cutting-edge, secure and sustainable data infrastructure. With CLI’s combined real estate, investment and data centre expertise, we remain confident in delivering attractive and long-term value for stakeholders.” CLI in India CLI has a resilient and well-diversified real estate portfolio in India spanning business parks, industrial and logistics facilities, data centres, lodging and coworking assets, with funds under management of approximately S$8.4 billion in the country as at 5 November 2025. Currently, CLI manages assets across eight key Indian cities, including Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Gurgaon, Kolkata and Goa. CLI’s India portfolio comprises 38 assets with a total gross floor area of approximately 39 million square feet, including around 27 million square feet of Grade A office space, and logistics assets of over 12 million square feet. Mr Hardik Gesota, Managing Director and Head, India Private Funds, CLI Notes: [1] The actual purchase consideration will be determined at the completion date. [2] Based on the exchange rate of S$1 to INR 70.40. [3] ‘Racks to riches: India Data Centres’, Macquarie Equity Research, October 2025.
- December 29, 2025Business
Weebit Nano secures a license agreement with Texas Instruments
Weebit Nano Limited (ASX:WBT) (Weebit or Company), a leading developer and licensor of advanced memory technologies for the global semiconductor industry, announced it has licensed its resistive random access memory (ReRAM) technology to Texas Instruments (TI), a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips. Under the terms of the agreement, Weebit’s ReRAM technology will be integrated into TI’s advanced process nodes for embedded processing semiconductors. The agreement includes IP licensing, technology transfer, design and qualification of Weebit ReRAM in TI’s process technologies. Weebit ReRAM is a low-power, cost-effective NVM that has proven excellent retention at high temperatures and has been qualified for AEC-Q100 150°C operation. Amichai Ron, Senior Vice President, TI Embedded Processing, said: “We are excited to collaborate with Weebit Nano to integrate ReRAM memory technology into our process technologies and products. The TI and Weebit Nano collaboration will enable our customers to get access to industry-leading NVM technology in performance, scale, and reliability which will enable us to enhance our position as a leading embedded processors provider.” Coby Hanoch, CEO of Weebit Nano, said: “TI is one of the world’s foremost integrated device manufacturers, producing tens of billions of chips every year. This agreement is another strong signal that the industry is moving towards ReRAM as the successor to flash memory in SoC designs. It also reinforces Weebit’s position as the leading independent provider of ReRAM technology.” About Weebit Nano Limited Weebit Nano Ltd. is a leading developer and licensor of advanced semiconductor memory technology. The company’s ground-breaking Resistive RAM ( ReRAM or RRAM ) addresses the growing need for significantly higher performance and lower power memory solutions in a range of new electronic products such as Internet of Things (IoT) devices, smartphones, robotics, autonomous vehicles, 5G communications and artificial intelligence. Weebit ReRAM allows semiconductor memory elements to be significantly faster, less expensive, more reliable and more energy efficient than those using existing flash memory solutions. As it is based on fab-friendly materials, the technology can be quickly and easily integrated with existing flows and processes, without the need for special equipment or large investments. See www.weebit-nano.com . Weebit Nano and the Weebit Nano logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Weebit Nano Ltd. in the United States and other countries. Other company, product, and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others. -ENDS- For further information, please contact: Media – US Jen Bernier-Santarini, Weebit Nano P: +1 650-336-4222 E: [email protected] Media – Australia Jasmine Walters, Automic Group P: +61 498 209 019 E: [email protected] Investors Adrian Mulcahy P: +61 438 630 422 E: [email protected]
- December 23, 2025Business
JINGDONG Property Announces Acquisition of Grade-A Logistics Asset in Leicester, the UK’s Logistics Golden Triangle
JINGDONG Property, a leading infrastructure investment and asset management company and a part of JD.com, Inc., today announced the acquisition of a logistics property outside Leicester. The portfolio includes two ‘big-box’ warehouses with an area of over 231,000 sq ft (~21,500 sqm) and an adjacent ‘oven-ready’ greenfield site that can be developed into modern industrial and logistics space of up to 678,000 sq ft (~63,000 sqm). JINGDONG Property’s entry into UK began in 2022 with the acquisition of a 361,000 sq ft (~33,500 sqm) warehouse in Milton Keynes. With this new acquisition, the total warehouse footprint in the UK of JINGDONG Property will be expanded to nearly 3,930,000 sq ft (~365,000 sqm). Strategically located in the UK’s logistics ‘Golden Triangle’ , close to Leicester the largest city in the East Midlands of England, the asset is well connected to the M1 and M69 motorways and offers access to a population of nearly one million within 20KM radius and 90% of UK population within 4 hours. Kai–yan Lee, Regional CEO for JINGDONG Property Europe and the Americas said, “Our new UK investment strengthens JINGDONG Property’s investment footprint in the market, and reflects our long-term commitment to supporting regional economic development and enhancing the local supply chain ecosystem as one of the most active industrial and logistics investment managers in the market. The assets will benefit from JINGDONG Property’s strong expertise in developing, operating and managing industrial and logistics space, ensuring the delivery of best-in-class industrial warehousing infrastructure and services that support the evolving needs of both the existing and future occupiers.” The newly acquired greenfield asset will be developed into a modern Grade-A logistics space, supporting occupiers seeking advanced, efficient, and well-located warehousing solutions. The existing warehouses have been developed to high ESG standards, featuring BREEAM Excellent and EPC A ratings, EV charging infrastructure, cladding insulation with a BREEAM Green Guide ‘A+’ rating, and the flexibility to install rooftop solar PV systems. The transaction was supported by Dentons, as legal advisors, BDO who provided tax and corporate finance advisory services and Colliers who acted as technical adviser. About JINGDONG Property, Inc. JINGDONG Property, Inc., also known as JD Property, is a leading and rapidly growing modern infrastructure investment and asset management company of JD.com, Inc. Its business includes investment, development and asset management of logistics parks, business parks, data centers and others. As the cornerstone of JD.com’s supply chain ecosystem, JINGDONG Property is equipped with deep insights into merchandise and logistics flows and has a unique ability to integrate business resources. Leveraging our core competencies across infrastructure assets, development expertise, service capabilities and actionable insights, we provide bespoke, holistic and intelligent infrastructure. As of September 30, JINGDONG Property manages more than 270 infrastructure projects in China and worldwide. ( [email protected] )
- December 23, 2025Event Announcement
Weathernews Named to A List, Highest Rating in Climate Change for CDP 2025
Weathernews Inc. has been named to the A List, the highest rating possible in the climate change category by the CDP, an international environmental disclosure nonprofit. The company's efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change as well as its replete data disclosure, partnerships with policy institutions, and contribution to society through its weather and climate services were assessed comprehensively, leading to its first ever A List ranking. Weathernews aims to help build a sustainable world where humanity, corporations, and Earth can coexist based on its dream of "saving the lives of sailors and the future of Earth." Initiatives to address the risks and opportunities wrought by climate change are underway across business operations. Specifically, these include the development of a Transition Plan that identifies targets and actions for transitioning to a decarbonized society, such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as well as an Adaptation Plan to address weather disasters and other impacts from climate change and create opportunities, both of which are being implemented. Under the Transition Plan, Weathernews has ramped up its decarbonization efforts, such as reducing in-house greenhouse gas emissions and using renewable energy. Under the Adaptation Plan, the company analyzes disaster risks from climate change and implements measures to enhance business continuity while developing more sophisticated services for visualizing corporate climate risks and providing support for adaptation strategies. In the field of policy, Weathernews is working to increase awareness of adaptation measures through weather services based on a partnership agreement with the Ministry of the Environment of Japan while promoting the establishment and provision of climate risk information based on partnership agreements with foreign governments as well. Through these efforts, Weathernews participates in discussions aimed at improving climate resilience at COP (United Nations Climate Change Conference) and other international venues. Weathernews will continue to place high importance on addressing climate change and work with stakeholders to reduce climate change risks and environmental impacts to help build a sustainable world. ▼ Weathernews's Climate Change Initiatives: Transition Plan and Adaptation Plan https://jp.weathernews.com/assets/pdf/sustainability/Climate-Transition-Plan-Adaptation-Plan_jp.pdf ▼ Sustainability Website https://jp.weathernews.com/sustainability/ ▼ Acquisition of SBT Certification https://jp.weathernews.com/news/52155
- December 23, 2025Business
Fujifilm Launches LTO Ultrium 10 (40TB) Data Cartridge
FUJIFILM Corporation announces the launch of “FUJIILM LTO Ultrium 10 (40TB) Data Cartridge”*1 (LTO-10 (40TB)), a magnetic data storage tape cartridge that achieves a maximum recording capacity of 100TB per cartridge (40TB for uncompressed data), enabling secure, cost-effective storage of massive data volumes while addressing the growing need for reliable data protection amid escalating cyber threats. LTO-10 (40TB) will be available for shipping beginning January, 2026. “FUJIFILM LTO Ultrium10 (40TB)” Product image LTO-10 (40TB) is an advanced iteration of the FUJIFILM LTO Ultrium 10 (30TB) Data Cartridge (LTO-10 (30TB)), which was launched in June 2025. Building on the success of LTO-10 (30TB), the new LTO-10 (40TB) cartridge incorporates Fujifilm’s proprietary “fine hybrid magnetic particles” to enhance areal recording density.*2 Additionally, a novel thin-layer technology with Aramid film reduces tape thickness, allowing a 30% increase in tape length per cartridge. This new 40TB cartridge is compatible with the same LTO-10 drive hardware as used for the 30 TB cartridge. Furthermore, the LTO-10 (40TB) has expanded its recommended operating temperature and humidity range compared to current models such as the LTO-10 (30TB). The temperature range has been extended from 15°C–25°C to 15°C–35°C, and the humidity tolerance now supports up to 80% (under conditions of 15°C–25°C) *3. This enhancement enables stable performance even in high-temperature and high-humidity environments, making it a versatile data storage media suitable for a wide variety of operational settings. As ransomware and other cyberattacks increasingly threaten enterprises and organizations worldwide, safeguarding sensitive business data, customer information, and research results has become a top priority across industries. Magnetic tape remains a trusted medium for large-scale data storage due to its stable read/write performance*4 and ability to be physically isolated from networks—creating an “air gap” that significantly reduces the risk of data loss from cyber incidents. Consequently, magnetic tape is widely adopted by data centers and major IT companies for secure backup and archiving. Shipments of magnetic tape, primarily used for data backup, have grown at an annual rate of over 10% since 2020 and are expected to continue increasing*5, driven by the growing need for AI-ready archival capacity. The demand for LTO tape continues to expand, underscoring its critical role in modern data management. Kenichi Otaki, the head of data storage solutions, FUJIFILM Corporation, says “as the data storage cartridge manufacturer with the top global market share,*6 Fujifilm will continue to develop and supply high-performance and high-quality media that meet the needs of our customers and build their trust.” *1 Linear Tape-Open, LTO, the LTO logo, Ultrium and the Ultrium logo are the registered trademarks of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, IBM and Quantum in the United States and other countries. *2 The density of data that can be recorded per unit area on magnetic tape. *3 At 35°C, the tape supports humidity up to 50%. Current models are rated for 15°C–25°C with humidity up to 50%. *4 Optimized material design enables high-precision tracking and excellent running durability of magnetic heads. *5 Reference: LTO Tape Technology Shipments Scale to New Heights - Ultrium LTO *6 Producer share, according to Fujifilm. 1. Product name FUJIFILM LTO Ultrium 10 (40TB) Data Cartridge 2. Release date Starting from January, 2026 3. Models, packaging formats and prices See your Fujifilm Sales Representative for Pricing Details and Ordering. *7 Product packaged in units of 20 cartridges for large-scale users. *8 Product that eliminates individual polypropylene plastic cases and instead uses a single transparent low-density polyethylene (LDPE) bag to package 20 cartridges together, reducing approximately 890 g of plastic packaging material (simplified packaging product). 4. Main features of “LTO-10(40TB)” (1) Achieves a maximum recording capacity of 100TB (40TB Non-Compressed) LTO-10 (40TB) achieves the highest capacity in the LTO series by using Fujifilm’s proprietary “fine hybrid magnetic particles” and advanced thin-layer technology, increasing tape length and recording density compared to the previous LTO-10 (30TB). (2) Expanded Recommended Operating Environment for Versatile Use With a more durable base film, the LTO-10 (40TB) supports an expanded temperature range of 15°C-35°C and up to 80% humidity at 15°C-25°C, enabling reliable use in diverse and challenging conditions. Comparison of Recommended Operating Environments for LTO-10 Current and New Models (Temperature & Humidity) (3) Storage media that can securely store data at lower cost Compared to HDDs, the initial acquisition cost can be reduced, enabling the long-term storage of large amounts of data at a low cost. Data can be stored in an air-gapped state isolated from the network, minimizing the risk of data loss or destruction due to system failures, ransomware or hacking, and ensuring the safe storage of important data. 5. Main specifications Media Contact FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation Coprorate Communications Division, Public Relations Group +81-3-6271-2000 Customer Contact Fujifilm Global Website Contact Form
- December 23, 2025Business
Fujifilm Celebrates the Completion of One of the Japan’s Largest Bio CDMO Facilities in Toyama Prefecture
FUJIFILM Corporation today announced the completion of one of Japan’s largest bio CDMO*1 facilities (the new plant) at the Toyama Second Factory of FUJIFILM Toyama Chemical and held a completion ceremony to mark the occasion. The new plant is the company’s first antibody drug manufacturing plant in Japan and is scheduled to be operational in 2027. Together with an adjacent plant currently under construction, Fujifilm will establish end-to-end manufacturing services covering drug substance manufacturing through finished goods and packaging, serving as the company’s bio CDMO hub in Asia. The new plant is equipped with 2 x 5,000 liters (L) mammalian cell culture bioreactors, which are among the world’s largest single-use*2 bioreactors, as well as 2 x 2,000 L bioreactors. To ensure high quality and faster technology transfer between sites while reducing construction lead time, the facility adopts the “kojoX™” modular facility design approach, which standardizes equipment and quality management systems with the FUJIFILM Biotechnologies’ site in the UK. Fujifilm is establishing a globally competitive bio CDMO site in Japan that enables rapid and efficient contract manufacturing of biopharmaceuticals, such as antibody drugs and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs*3). This new site leverages FUJIFILM Toyama Chemical’s aseptic manufacturing expertise, cultivated through injectable antibiotic production, and combines it with the expertise of FUJIFILM Biotechnologies, which operates bio CDMO services in Europe and the U.S. In Japan, demand for biopharmaceuticals continues to grow, yet many pharmaceutical companies outsource manufacturing to overseas*4, creating challenges in the speed of process development and technology transfer. To address these issues, Fujifilm is building a manufacturing facility in Japan that meets rigorous global quality standards, aiming to reduce the burden of technology transfer caused by language and geographical barriers, accelerate market launch, and contribute to a stable supply of biopharmaceuticals. The new plant, together with an adjacent plant under construction for mRNA therapeutics and vaccines, has been selected by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry for the project of “Developing Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Sites to Strengthen Vaccine Production.” This dual-use designation will allow the facility to manufacture biopharmaceuticals during normal times and switch to vaccine production in the event of a pandemic. The Newly Completed Plant within FUJIFILM Toyama Chemical’s Toyama Second Factory (the left side of the building in the photo) The Fujifilm Group offers drug discovery support solutions, including cell culture media, reagents, and iPS cells, alongside its CDMO services. It provides comprehensive support to a wide range of customers, including pharmaceutical companies, biotech ventures, and academia, from early-stage drug development through commercial production. Under the guiding principle of being “Partners for Life,” the company strives to be a trusted partner in advancing healthcare and delivering innovative therapies to patients worldwide. *1 Contract Development & Manufacturing Organization. Provides a wide range of services to pharmaceutical companies, including process development, stability testing, clinical drug development and manufacturing, and commercial production. *2 Single-use components used in biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes. Compared to traditional stainless-steel systems, single-use equipment eliminates the need for cleaning and sterilization, enhancing flexibility and efficiency, and has become widely adopted in recent years. *3 Combines an antibody with a drug such as an anticancer agent. By binding the antibody to antigens present on the surface of cancer cells, ADCs enable targeted delivery of the drug, offering high therapeutic efficacy with fewer side effects. *4 According to trade statistics from Japan’s Ministry of Finance (Export Statistical Item Classification No. 30.02), Japan recorded a biopharmaceutical trade deficit of JPY1.7 trillion in 2024. Overview of Fujifilm Group’s CDMO Business Since 2011, the Fujifilm Group has invested more than JPY1 trillion in its bio CDMO business, providing comprehensive services globally—from process development and clinical drug manufacturing to commercial production—for a wide range of biopharmaceuticals, including antibody drugs, cell therapies, gene therapies, and vaccines. FUJIFILM Biotechnologies, the core company of this business, leverages over 30 years of experience and proprietary high-productivity technologies, operating sites in the UK, U.S., and Denmark. Modular facilities and standardized processes under its kojoX™ global network enable rapid technology transfer and flexible supply chain support. To meet growing demand for antibody drugs, Fujifilm is expanding capacity at its North Carolina and Denmark sites, aiming to secure a total production capacity of over 750,000 liters by 2028. Media Contact FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation Corporate Communications Division, Public Relations Group Tel: +81-3-6271-2000 Other Contacts FUJIFILM Toyama Chemical Co., Ltd. E-mail： fftc-info-toyama＠fujifilm.com
- December 23, 2025Business
CapitaLand Malaysia Trust deepens Johor presence with acquisition of five high-quality industrial facilities for RM220.8 million
CapitaLand Malaysia Trust (CLMT) has entered into a forward purchase agreement to acquire five high-specification industrial facilities (the Subject Properties) in i-TechValley, located within Iskandar Malaysia, Johor. The facilities were acquired from Greenhill SILC Sdn. Bhd. and Pentagon Land Sdn. Bhd., both wholly owned subsidiaries of Bursa Malaysia listed-AME Elite Consortium Berhad. The agreed value of RM220.8 million, negotiated on a willing-buyer willing-seller basis, is at a discount of 0.6% to the independent market valuation1 of RM222.1 million commissioned by the Trustee. The facilities are expected to be completed progressively from 1Q 2027 to 1Q 2028, allowing CLMT to phase leasing in line with market demand. Upon completion of all assets above and realisation of a full year of operating income, the acquisition is expected to contribute positively to CLMT’s income and be distribution per unit (DPU) accretive, with a projected first-year gross yield of approximately 7.3%. Ms Yong Su-Lin, CEO of CapitaLand Malaysia REIT Management Sdn. Bhd. (CMRM), the manager of CLMT Ms Yong Su-Lin, CEO of CapitaLand Malaysia REIT Management Sdn. Bhd. (CMRM), the manager of CLMT, said: “This acquisition supports CLMT’s strategy to expand our industrial and logistics portfolio with high-quality assets in an established location. Johor’s industrial market continues to benefit from the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) and major infrastructure upgrades such as the Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link.” “With these high-specification facilities, CLMT is well positioned to capture long-term growth from regional manufacturing expansion and supply chain realignment. Upon completion, CLMT’s Johor portfolio will comprise 11 industrial assets with a combined built-up area of approximately 781,937 square feet, enhancing portfolio diversification and operational synergies. This will increase CLMT’s industrial and logistics assets under management from 7.9% to 11.5%,” added Ms Yong. Strategic location within established industrial corridor The Subject Properties have a total built-up area of 524,077 square feet and comprise five single-storey detached factories with two-storey office components and ancillary buildings. The facilities are designed to meet modern occupier requirements, featuring high floor loading capacities, generous ceiling heights, contemporary façades and loading bays with dock levellers. Located within i-TechValley, a 170-acre industrial park at the Southern Industrial and Logistics Clusters (SiLC) in Iskandar Puteri, the Subject Properties benefit from a well-established industrial ecosystem. Designed as a sustainable, high-tech industrial park, i-TechValley caters to advanced manufacturing, logistics and technology-driven industries. The gated and guarded park is supported by robust infrastructure and security features, including 24-hour security monitoring, CCTV surveillance, access card controls, RFID vehicle access, a visitor management system, high-speed broadband connectivity and reliable power and water supply. The Subject Properties also enjoy excellent connectivity to major highways and are located within a 20-minute drive from the Tuas Checkpoint, enhancing their appeal to Singapore-linked occupiers and regional supply chain operators. (From right to left) Yong Su-Lin, CEO of CMRM with Dylan Tan, CEO of AME Elite Consortium Bhd Group Financing the acquisition The acquisition will be financed through existing debt facilities. As part of the forward purchase arrangement, CLMT will only pay a 10% deposit upfront, with the balance to be paid upon completion. Following the transaction, CLMT’s proforma gearing will increase from 39.8% to 42.2%. The acquisition is expected to contribute income progressively from the financial year ending 31 December 2027. Footnotes: 1. The independent valuation by Nawawi Tie Leung Property Consultants Sdn. Bhd. indicated the market value of the Subject Properties to be RM222.1 million as at 2 December 2025.
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