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  • 35 Tahun Hadir di Indonesia, Washington Apples Perkuat Komitmen di Tengah Tren Hidup Sehat

    35 Tahun Hadir di Indonesia, Washington Apples Perkuat Komitmen di Tengah Tren Hidup Sehat

    JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 Juni 2026 – Washington Apple Commission (WAC), organisasi pemasaran yang mewakili industri apel Washington, Amerika Serikat, menegaskan komitmennya untuk terus menghadirkan apel berkualitas premium bagi konsumen Indonesia. Hadir di Indonesia sejak 1990, Washington Apples terus melihat peluang pertumbuhan yang menjanjikan seiring meningkatnya kesadaran masyarakat terhadap pola hidup sehat dan konsumsi buah berkualitas.

    Healthy-Habits

    Memasuki musim terbarunya, WAC akan menghadirkan berbagai program promosi dan edukasi guna semakin memperkuat hubungan dengan konsumen Indonesia.

    Jennie Strong, International Marketing Specialist dari Washington Apple Commission mengatakan, “Indonesia telah menjadi pasar penting bagi Washington Apples selama lebih dari 35 tahun. Selama periode tersebut, kami bekerja sama dengan importir, peritel, dan berbagai mitra lokal untuk membangun kesadaran serta memperluas jangkauan Washington Apples di Indonesia. Kami melihat potensi pertumbuhan yang tetap positif, didukung oleh berkembangnya kelas menengah, generasi muda, serta infrastruktur ritel yang semakin modern. Karena itu, kami akan terus memperkuat program promosi dan edukasi untuk semakin mendekatkan Washington Apples dengan konsumen Indonesia.”

    Washington Apples juga akan terus menghadirkan beragam varietas premium yang selama ini menjadi favorit konsumen Indonesia, seperti Red Delicious, Granny Smith, Envy®, Ambrosia, dan Gala. Masing-masing varietas menawarkan karakter rasa yang berbeda untuk memenuhi preferensi konsumen yang semakin beragam.

    Konsumen Makin Selektif Memilih Camilan Sehat

    Selama beberapa tahun terakhir, kesadaran masyarakat terhadap pola hidup sehat terus meningkat. Salah satu tren yang turut berkembang adalah meningkatnya minat masyarakat terhadap camilan yang lebih bernutrisi dan praktis untuk dikonsumsi sehari-hari. Dalam konteks ini, buah segar seperti apel menjadi pilihan yang semakin relevan.

    Selain praktis, apel nyatanya mengandung berbagai nutrisi yang dibutuhkan tubuh. Satu apel besar mengandung serat, vitamin C, dan potasium yang dapat mendukung aktivitas harian. Bahkan, para peneliti dari Universitas Denmark telah menemukan bahwa apel dapat meningkatkan kesehatan usus serta meningkatkan sistem kekebalan tubuh dengan meningkatkan jumlah bakteri usus yang baik. Menariknya lagi, sebagian besar antioksidan pada apel terdapat pada bagian kulitnya.

    Melihat perkembangan tersebut, Jennie menilai Indonesia merupakan pasar yang memiliki potensi besar bagi Washington Apples.

    “Konsumen kini semakin memahami pentingnya mengonsumsi buah setiap hari dan semakin selektif dalam memilih produk berkualitas. Kami juga melihat tren mindful snacking mulai berkembang, di mana masyarakat mencari pilihan camilan yang tidak hanya praktis, tetapi juga memberikan manfaat nutrisi. Kami berharap dapat terus menjadi bagian dari perjalanan tersebut melalui produk terbaik dan berbagai program yang relevan dengan kebutuhan konsumen Indonesia,” tambahnya.

    Untuk menjaga kualitas produk, Washington Apples menerapkan proses pengendalian mutu yang ketat mulai dari pemetikan, pencucian, penyortiran, hingga penyimpanan. Buah diseleksi menggunakan teknologi modern berdasarkan warna, ukuran, dan tingkat kematangan guna memastikan kualitas yang konsisten saat tiba di tangan konsumen.

    Selain itu, setiap apel juga melalui pengujian kadar gula dan pati untuk membantu memastikan rasa manis dan tekstur renyah yang menjadi ciri khas Washington Apples. Komitmen ini sejalan dengan filosofi Grown with Goodness, yang mencerminkan perhatian terhadap kualitas di setiap tahap perjalanan buah, dari kebun hingga meja makan konsumen.

    Untuk informasi lebih lanjut, kunjungi website https://weapple.org/id/ atau Instagram di @washingtonapplesindonesia.
    Hashtag: #WashingtonAppleCommission #WashingtonApples #GrownWithGoodness


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  • Klinik Tuah Raikan Pesakit Lutut ke-10,000 Dalam Tempoh Kurang Lima Tahun

    Klinik Tuah Raikan Pesakit Lutut ke-10,000 Dalam Tempoh Kurang Lima Tahun

    KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 Jun 2026 – Dalam tempoh kurang lima tahun sejak ditubuhkan, Klinik Tuah mencapai satu lagi pencapaian penting apabila menyambut pesakit sakit lutut ke-10,000 pada tanggal 5 Jun 2026, mencerminkan peningkatan keperluan rakyat Malaysia terhadap rawatan sakit lutut yang lebih mudah diakses, efektif ,tepat, dan mesra pesakit.

    Pencapaian tersebut hadir ketika semakin ramai rakyat Malaysia, khususnya golongan berusia, berdepan kesukaran mendapatkan rawatan awal bagi masalah sakit lutut akibat kekangan kos, tempoh menunggu yang panjang, serta kebimbangan berhadapan rawatan lutut yang tidak efektif.

    Bagi pengasasnya, detik itu membawa makna yang jauh lebih besar daripada sekadar angka. Detik itu adalah realisasi sebuah janji.

    Dr. Hareez Noorman, pengasas bersama Klinik Tuah, masih ingat melihat ibu menahan sakit lutut selama bertahun-tahun. Aktiviti harian yang dahulu mudah seperti berjalan, menaiki tangga, malah beribadah juga menjadi semakin sukar. Sejak kecil, Dr. Hareez sering melihat setiap kali sang ibu pulang dari mendapatkan rawatan, hanya dibekalkan ubat telan sahaja. Sakit tetap sama walaupun sudah berbotol ubat ditelan. Setiap malam, tangisan sang ibu membawa kesayuan dalam hati.

    Dan di situlah bermulanya azam untuk membantu orang lain yang menerima nasib yang serupa.

    Kini, prinsip tersebut kekal menjadi asas penubuhan Klinik Tuah sejak hari pertama operasi.

    5 Tahun Dalam Membawa Perubahan Rawatan Sakit Lutut Lapuk

    Bermula dengan sebuah klinik di Cheras pada September 2021, Klinik Tuah kini berkembang kepada enam cawangan di seluruh Semenanjung Malaysia, dengan perancangan pembukaan cawangan baharu di Gombak dan Pulau Pinang, dalam masa terdekat.

    Namun menurut Dr Hareez Noorman, perkembangan itu membawa visi yang lebih besar.

    “Kalau dulu apabila bercakap pasal sakit lutut, perkara pertama yang terlintas dalam fikiran adalah tentang pembedahan lutut yang mengerikan ramai orang. Namun, setelah mengadakan lawatan untuk mempelajari teknologi perubatan rawatan lutut di beberapa negara maju seperti Korea, Jepun ,Turkiye dan beberapa negara lain, Klinik Tuah nekad untuk membawakan teknologi rawatan lutut tanpa pembedahan ini ke tanah air dengan harga kos yang mampu milik agar dapat dinikmati oleh seluruh lapisan rakyat Malaysia.”

    “Klinik Tuah telah melabur dalam teknologi perubatan terbaru, mesin yang canggih dan kemahiran doktor yang sentiasa dikemaskini untuk memastikan lebih ramai mendapat manfaat dari rawatan sakit lutut di Klinik Tuah. ”

    Sepanjang lima tahun operasi, Klinik Tuah menerima pesakit daripada pelbagai latar belakang termasuk warga emas, pekerja aktif, serta mereka yang ingin mengekalkan gaya hidup aktif tanpa dibatasi kesakitan lutut. Majoritinya terdiri daripada individu berusia 50 tahun ke atas iaitu sekitar 72% dari pesakit sakit lutut yang mendapatkan rawatan di klinik tersebut.

    Peningkatan Kesedaran Tentang Rawatan Tanpa Pembedahan

    Klinik Tuah turut melihat peningkatan kesedaran dalam kalangan rakyat Malaysia terhadap rawatan sakit lutut tanpa pembedahan selari dengan perubahan gaya hidup serta peningkatan kesedaran mengenai kepentingan mobiliti dan kualiti hidup.

    Menurut pihak klinik, ramai pesakit kini mula mencari alternatif rawatan sakit lutut yang lebih moden, kurang invasif, dan membolehkan mereka kembali bergerak aktif tanpa perlu bergantung sepenuhnya kepada ubat tahan sakit untuk jangka masa panjang.

    Trend tersebut turut dipengaruhi oleh peningkatan maklumat kesihatan di internet serta pendedahan masyarakat terhadap teknologi rawatan lutut moden yang semakin berkembang di zaman serba canggih ini.

    “Dulu ramai pesakit beranggapan sakit lutut adalah perkara normal apabila meningkat usia. Ada yang bertahan bertahun-tahun kerana takut menjalani pembedahan atau menyangka tiada pilihan lain selain makan ubat tahan sakit sepanjang hayat atau pembedahan tukar lutut,” kata Dr Hareez Noorman.

    Pendekatan Klinik Tuah adalah menyediakan rawatan lebih peribadi dibantu dengan alatan teknologi terkini untuk mendiagnos dan merawat penyakit sendi dengan menawarkan pelbagai jenis rawatan lutut tanpa pembedahan seperti suntikan gel hyaluronic, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), rawatan pemulihan sel, rawatan regenerative lutut, Genicular Nerve Block, rawatan Slecrotherapy, Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA) dan pelbagai lagi jenis rawatan yang berteknologi baru.

    Hari ini, Klinik Tuah dikenali sebagai antara klinik yang memberi fokus terhadap rawatan sakit lutut moden di Malaysia dengan pendekatan yang menekankan rawatan mesra pesakit, teknologi perubatan terkini serta penerangan yang mudah difahami masyarakat umum.

    Perjuangan Masih Belum Selesai: Sasaran 35,000 Pesakit Menjelang 2030

    Dengan pencapaian 10,000 pesakit sakit lutut yang telah menerima rawatan, Klinik Tuah kini menetapkan hala tuju baru yang lebih besar, iaitu untuk membantu 35,000 pesakit menjelang tahun 2030.

    Sasaran ini selari dengan visi jangka panjang Klinik Tuah untuk membina sebuah masa depan “dunia tanpa kesakitan”, di mana lebih ramai rakyat Malaysia dapat kembali bergerak aktif, menjalani rutin harian dengan lebih selesa, dan tidak lagi terhad oleh kesakitan lutut yang berpanjangan.

    Perkembangan ini akan disokong melalui pengembangan rangkaian klinik secara berperingkat, selain usaha memperluaskan akses kepada rawatan sakit lutut moden yang lebih mudah difahami, lebih dekat dengan pesakit, dan disesuaikan mengikut keperluan individu.

    Menurut pihak klinik, masih ramai rakyat Malaysia yang hidup dengan sakit lutut dalam tempoh yang lama tanpa rawatan yang sesuai, sama ada disebabkan kekangan akses, kebimbangan terhadap rawatan, atau kurang pendedahan terhadap pilihan rawatan moden yang tersedia hari ini.

    “Matlamat Klinik Tuah sangat jelas, iaitu lebih ramai pesakit mendapat peluang untuk memahami keadaan mereka dengan lebih baik dan mempunyai akses kepada rawatan yang sesuai. Apabila kesakitan dapat dikawal, kehidupan mereka juga berubah,” kata Dr. Hareez Noorman.

    Dr Hareez Noorman menambah bahawa misi Klinik Tuah bukan sekadar merawat simptom, tetapi membantu pesakit kembali menjalani kehidupan yang lebih aktif dan bermakna, selari dengan visi jangka panjang klinik untuk mengurangkan beban kesakitan dalam kalangan masyarakat.

    Dengan perkembangan teknologi rawatan moden dan peningkatan kesedaran masyarakat, Klinik Tuah percaya sasaran 35,000 pesakit menjelang 2030 adalah satu langkah realistik ke arah masa depan di mana rawatan sakit lutut lebih mudah diakses dan lebih berkesan untuk semua lapisan masyarakat.

    Hashtag: #kliniktuah #business #healthcare






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    Klinik Tuah

    Klinik Tuah ialah satu klinik perubatan di Malaysia yang berpengalaman dalam rawatan sakit lutut dan khitan moden. Ditubuhkan pada September 2021, Klinik Tuah kini beroperasi di enam cawangan merentas Semenanjung Malaysia, melayani pesakit daripada pelbagai latar belakang dan peringkat umur. Sehingga kini, Klinik Tuah telah merawat lebih daripada 10,000 pesakit sakit lutut, dengan penambahan cawangan baharu sedang dalam perancangan.

  • Klinik Tuah Welcomes Its 10,000th Knee Pain Patient in Under Five Years

    Klinik Tuah Welcomes Its 10,000th Knee Pain Patient in Under Five Years

    KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 June 2026 – In less than five years since it first opened its doors, Klinik Tuah has reached a significant milestone: welcoming its 10,000th knee pain patient on 5 June 2026. The milestone reflects a growing need among Malaysians for knee pain treatment that is accessible, effective, and patient-friendly.

    This achievement comes at a time when more Malaysians, particularly older adults are struggling to access early treatment for knee pain. Common barriers include high costs, long waiting times, and concerns about whether the treatment will actually work.

    For the clinic’s founder, this milestone carries a meaning far beyond the numbers. It is the fulfilment of a promise.

    Dr. Hareez recalled watching a mother live with knee pain for years, as simple daily activities like walking, climbing stairs, and even praying gradually became harder over time. Accompanying a parent to treatment from a young age, only to see the same result each time: a bottle of painkillers and no lasting relief. The pain never went away, regardless of how many bottles were finished. Hearing the cries of pain every night was something that stayed close to heart.

    That experience became the foundation of a personal commitment which is to help others going through the same struggle.

    That same principle has guided Klinik Tuah since its very first day of operations.

    Five Years of Changing How Knee Pain Is Treated

    Klinik Tuah started with a single clinic in Cheras in September 2021. Today, Klinik Tuah has grown to six branches across Peninsular Malaysia, with plans to open new branches in Gombak and Penang in the near future.

    But according to Dr. Hareez Noorman, one of Klinik Tuah’s co-founders, the growth has always been driven by a bigger vision.

    “Whenever knee pain was brought up, the first thing that came to mind for most people was the fear of surgery. But after visiting several countries such as Korea, Japan, Türkiye, and others to study the latest advances in knee treatment, Klinik Tuah was determined to bring these non-surgical technologies back to Malaysia at a price that people could actually afford.”

    “Klinik Tuah has invested in the latest medical technology, advanced equipment, and ongoing training for its doctors to make sure that more people can benefit from knee treatment at Klinik Tuah.”

    Over five years of operations, Klinik Tuah has seen patients from all walks of life, including senior citizens, working adults, and those who simply want to stay active without being held back by knee pain. The majority of knee pain patients are aged 50 and above, making up around 72% of all cases treated at the clinic.

    Growing Awareness of Non-Surgical Treatment

    Klinik Tuah has also observed a growing shift in the way Malaysians think about knee treatment. More people are now actively looking for modern, less invasive options that allow them to get back on their feet without relying on long-term painkillers.

    This shift is partly driven by better access to health information online, as well as greater exposure to modern knee treatment technologies that are becoming more widely available.

    “For a long time, many patients believed that knee pain was just a normal part of getting older. Some lived with it for years, either because they were afraid of surgery, or because they thought they had no other choice besides painkillers or a knee replacement,” said Dr. Hareez Noorman.

    Klinik Tuah’s approach focuses on personalised care, supported by the latest diagnostic tools and a range of non-surgical treatment options. These include hyaluronic acid gel injections, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, regenerative cell treatment, Genicular Nerve Block, sclerotherapy, Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA), and other advanced procedures.

    Today, Klinik Tuah is recognised as one of Malaysia’s dedicated knee care clinics, known for its patient-centred approach, up-to-date medical technology, and clear communication that helps patients understand their condition and treatment options.

    The Journey Continues: 35,000 Patients by 2030

    With 10,000 knee pain patients now treated, Klinik Tuah has set its sights on a bigger goal, to help 35,000 patients by the year 2030.

    This target is in line with the clinic’s long-term vision of building a future where more Malaysians can move freely, carry out their daily routines comfortably, and live without the burden of chronic knee pain.

    To reach this goal, Klinik Tuah plans to expand its network of branches gradually, while continuing to make modern knee treatment more accessible, easier to understand, and tailored to individual needs.

    According to the clinic, there are still many Malaysians living with untreated knee pain, whether due to limited access, fear of treatment, or simply not knowing what options are available to them today.

    “The goal is clear. Klinik Tuah wants more patients to have the chance to properly understand their condition and to access the right treatment. When pain is managed well, everything else in life gets better,” said Dr. Hareez Noorman.

    Dr. Hareez Noorman added that Klinik Tuah’s mission goes beyond treating symptoms — it is about helping patients return to a more active and meaningful life, in line with the clinic’s long-term commitment to reducing the burden of pain in the community.

    With advances in modern treatment and increasing public awareness, Klinik Tuah believes the 35,000-patient target by 2030 is a realistic and meaningful step toward a future where effective knee care is within reach for every Malaysian.
    Hashtag: #kliniktuah #business #healthcare







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    KLINIK TUAH

    Klinik Tuah is a Malaysian medical clinic specialising in knee pain treatment and modern circumcision. Founded in September 2021, the clinic has grown to six branches across Peninsular Malaysia, serving patients from a range of age groups and backgrounds. To date, Klinik Tuah has treated more than 10,000 knee pain patients, with further branch openings planned in the near future.

  • 安全是新的市场准入:Kigen 引领物联网安全时代

    安全是新的市场准入:Kigen 引领物联网安全时代

    在 2026 年 MWC 物联网峰会上,Kigen 传递了一个清晰的信息:欧盟 《网络弹性法案》(CRA)不是合规负担,而是千载难逢的市场机遇。现在立即行动的制造商,将占据结构性的竞争优势。

    上海,中国 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年6月26日 – 正在上海举办的 2026 年 MWC 物联网峰会上,Kigen 全球销售高级副总裁 Jean-Louis Carrara 受邀作为演讲嘉宾进行主旨演讲。他表示,随着欧盟及全球各地陆续推出网络安全的相关法案或行政令来强制约束电子产品的网络安全,产品厂商自愿实现安全的时代已结束,面对新出的各种合规挑战,率先行动的制造商将占据未来十年的竞争高地。Kigen通过获得GSMA安全认证的eSIM技术方案和远程管理体系,已经为网联产品制造商应对新的合规要求做好了准备!

    全球网络犯罪每年造成的主要经济损失高达 5.5 万亿美元,这一数字超过了除美国和中国以外所有国家的 GDP。而这巨额损失背后所折射出的问题却是单一但可解决的,数十亿台联网设备出厂前未装备强大的充分安全防护。对此,各地陆续推出针对电子产品的网络安全方案,距离我们最近的就是欧盟《网络弹性法案》,3个月后部分强制要求即将生效。

    【改变规则的法规】

    欧盟 《网络弹性法案》(CRA)是有史以来最具影响力的网络安全立法。它涵盖超过 90% 的含有数字元素的物联网产品——传感器、网关、工业设备、消费类电子设备——只要能联网,就在其管辖范围之内。

    制造商必须在五年产品生命周期内提供持续安全更新,在 72 小时内报告已确认的安全事件,并必须从设计之初就将安全嵌入产品架构。不合规将面临最高 1500 万欧元罚款,或全球年营业额的 2.5%(以较高者为准)。

    自 2026 年 9 月起,文档要求和漏洞管理义务将正式生效。对于目前处于研发阶段或计划于 2027 年进入市场的任何产品——合规已是当前义务,而非未来考量。

    安全不再是一项需要控制的成本,而是市场准入、竞争地位和长期韧性的战略投资。

    在MWC上海展会上指出,Kigen公司全球销售高级副总裁 Jean-Louis Carrara先生指出电子出口行业在争取业界领导地位时面临诸多挑战,同时也提出了当下即可落地、兼具实效与成本效益的应对方案。
    在MWC上海展会上指出,Kigen公司全球销售高级副总裁 Jean-Louis Carrara先生指出电子出口行业在争取业界领导地位时面临诸多挑战,同时也提出了当下即可落地、兼具实效与成本效益的应对方案。

    【将市场准入转化为竞争优势】

    独立分析显示,每条产品线用于遵守欧盟《网络弹性法案》(CRA)的平均成本约 10 万欧元。相比 1500 万欧元的潜在罚款风险,投资逻辑清晰明了。但 Carrara 进一步指出:随着合规门槛不断提高,欧盟市场的准入将变得具有选择性——这为那些已做好准备的企业带来了结构性优势 。

    这是一个重大转变:安全不再是上市速度的制约因素,而是进入全球要求最严格、回报最丰厚市场的入場券。

    【压力之下的规模化验证】

    Kigen 的 eSIM 技术已运行于全球 250 多个地面和卫星网络,覆盖数亿台设备,历经数十年的真实环境考验。但Carrara指出, 规模本身并不等于信任。真正的信任来自压力最大时刻的表现。

    当行业内广泛使用的 eSIM 框架存在安全漏洞时,Kigen 在 72 小时内做出了响应——开发并公开发布了补丁——无需付费,无需等待,并同时与 GSMA 全面协调,严格遵循 ENISA 信息泄露指南。

    “我们没有等到法规强制要求才行动,” Carrara表示,”我们采取行动是因为这是正确的事——也是因为整个行业的安全取决于最薄弱的环节。我们的行动带动了行业协同响应,共同制定应对措施并降低风险。我们将继续通过GSMA及其他标准组织回馈行业,推动进一步的发展。如今,经过认证的eSIM已具备修补能力,OEM厂商可以随时借助我们的专业知识,获得满足网络安全强制措施所需的工具。”

    【平台已就绪】

    Kigen 平台支持自动空中安全更新,无需物理干预即可部署至整个已安装设备群 。原生物联网配置文件管理能力支持在制造规模上实现安全预配置。经过验证的全球运营商生态系统互操作性确保设备在客户所需之处均可正常运行。

    Kigen 还担任 GSMA eSIM 工作组主席,积极推动提升整个行业安全基准线的标准 ——目标不是为了保持竞争优势,而是为了让所有参与者的生态系统都更加强大。

    AI时代汇聚时刻】

    人工智能正在重塑制造业。先进连接技术正将这一变革延伸至全球每一个角落。而可验证、已认证的安全性,则是使这一切可信的前提条件。这些力量正在汇聚,先发优势的窗口已经打开。 。

    将所有能力都交给内部自建的时代已经过去。而定义这个十年的制造商,是那些能够识别出深厚且专业的专长已在何处、并能够通过与之合作加速市场化进程的企业。

    这是千载难逢的机遇,将安全体系正确建于基础层面——从根本出发,持久见效。

    监管框架已然明确。技术能力已经验证。可规模化的信任是持久的竞争优势。

    Hashtag: #Kigen #eSIM #MWC #CRA



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    关于Kigen

    Kigen 是全球领先的 eSIM 与 远程SIM配置(RSP) 安全解决方案提供商,助力制造商轻松采用并规模化部署蜂窝物联网技术。我们屡获殊荣的解决方案已通过业内最高级别的安全认证—— GSMA eSA(eUICC 安全保证)与 SAS(安全认证计划)认证。 我们的技术为用户提供从 200 多个地面及卫星网络中选择的自由,符合欧盟及中国针对出口产品的网络安全与数据法规,并在主流芯片组与模块上具备成熟卓越的互操作性。

    Kigen 获 Arm、软银愿景基金 2 期、 SBI 集团以及Salica Investments的支持,深受消费电子、能源、汽车、物流及工业自动化等领域全球领先品牌信赖。

    了解更多信息,请访问 或在 LinkedIn和微信上关注 @kigen,获取关于 #FutureofSIM 的最新动态。

  • Security Is the New Market Access: Kigen Is Leading the IoT Security Mandate

    Security Is the New Market Access: Kigen Is Leading the IoT Security Mandate

    At MWC IoT Summit 2026, Kigen made the case that the EU Cyber Resilience Act is not a compliance burden — it is a once-in-a-generation opportunity. For manufacturers who move now, the competitive advantage is structural.

    SHANGHAI, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 June 2026 – 5.5 trillion dollars. That is the annual cost of cybercrime to the global economy — a figure larger than the GDP of every nation except the United States and China. Behind it lies a single, solvable problem: billions of connected devices shipped without robust security baked in.

    At MWC IoT Summit 2026 in Shanghai, Jean-Louis Carrara, SVP Global Sales at Kigen, delivered a keynote that reframed this challenge as an inflection point. The message was clear: the era of voluntary security is over, and the manufacturers who recognise this first will define the competitive landscape for the decade ahead.

    The Regulation That Changes Everything

    The EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) is the most significant cybersecurity legislation ever enacted. It covers more than 90% of all IoT products containing digital elements — sensors, gateways, industrial equipment, consumer devices. If it connects, it is covered.

    Manufacturers must now provide security updates across a five-year product lifecycle, report confirmed security incidents within 72 hours, and demonstrate security by design from the earliest stages of product development. Non-compliance carries penalties of up to €15 million, or 2.5% of global annual turnover.

    Documentation requirements and vulnerability management obligations are already in force from September 2026. For any product in development today — any product planned for market entry in 2027 — compliance is not a future consideration. It is a present one.

    “Security is no longer a cost to be minimised. It is an investment in market access, competitive standing, and long-term resilience.”

    Speaking at MWCShanghai, Mr Jean-Louis Carrara, SVP of Kigen presented the challenge for industry leadership in electronics exports and pragmatic, cost-effective interventions immediately available.
    Speaking at MWCShanghai, Mr Jean-Louis Carrara, SVP of Kigen presented the challenge for industry leadership in electronics exports and pragmatic, cost-effective interventions immediately available.

    Market Access as Competitive Advantage

    Independent analysis puts the average cost of CRA compliance at approximately €100,000 per product line. Against a potential penalty exposure of €15 million, the arithmetic is straightforward. But Carrara pressed further: as the compliance threshold rises, EU market access becomes selectively available — a structural advantage for those who are ready.

    This is the reframe that matters. Security is not a constraint on speed to market. It is the enabler of access to the world’s most demanding — and most rewarding — markets.

    Proof at Scale — and Under Pressure

    Kigen’s eSIM technology operates across more than 250 terrestrial and satellite networks worldwide. Hundreds of millions of devices. Decades of real-world hardening. But scale, Carrara argued, is not the same as trust.

    Trust is demonstrated when the stakes are highest. When significant vulnerabilities were identified in eSIM frameworks used across the industry, Kigen responded within 72 hours — developing and sharing a patch openly, without paywalls, in full coordination with the GSMA and in alignment with ENISA disclosure guidelines.

    “We did not wait for regulation to demand it,” Carrara said. “We acted because it was right — and because the industry’s security is only as strong as its weakest point. Our actions supported the coordinated response to develop countermeasures and mitigate the risks and we continue to collaborate on furthering these by contributing back through GSMA and other standards bodies. With certified eSIMs now carrying capabilities to patch, the tools are available for the mandates OEMs must meet on cybersecurity – readily, with our expertise.”

    The Platform Already Built

    Kigen’s platform delivers autonomous over-the-air security updates — deployable across an entire installed fleet without physical intervention. Native IoT profile management enables secure provisioning at manufacturing scale. Proven interoperability across the global operator ecosystem ensures devices function wherever customers need them.

    Kigen also chairs the GSMA eSIM Working Group, actively advancing standards that raise the security floor for the entire industry — not to hold competitive advantage, but to make the ecosystem stronger for everyone.

    The Convergence Moment

    AI is transforming manufacturing. Advanced connectivity is extending that transformation to every point on the globe. And regulatory-grade security is the condition that makes all of it trustworthy. These forces are converging — and the window for first-mover advantage is open.

    The imperative to build every capability in-house belongs to a previous era. The manufacturers who will define this decade are those who identify where deep, specialised expertise already exists — and accelerate their path to market by partnering with it.

    “This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to establish security correctly — at the foundation, with lasting effect.”

    The regulatory framework is clear. The technical capability is proven. Trust, at scale, is a durable advantage.

    Hashtag: #Kigen #eSIM #MWC #CRA




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    Kigen (UK) Limited

    Kigen is the forerunner in secure eSIM and RSP solutions, enabling manufacturers to adopt and scale cellular IoT with ease. Our award-winning solutions are certified to GSMA eSA (eUICC Security Assurance) and SAS (Security Accreditation Scheme) standards—the highest levels of security assurance in the industry. Our technology delivers freedom to choose from 200+ terrestrial and satellite networks, compliant to EU and China cybersecurity and data regulations for export products, with proven interoperability on leading chipsets and modules.

    Backed by Arm, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, SBI Group and Salica Investments, Kigen is trusted by leading global brands in consumer electronics, energy, automotive, logistics, and industrial automation.

    Learn more at or follow @kigen for #FutureofSIM matters on LinkedIn.

  • Banyan Group Residences สร้างสถิติ คว้า 16 รางวัลสูงสุดจากเวที International Property Awards 2026-27

    Banyan Group Residences สร้างสถิติ คว้า 16 รางวัลสูงสุดจากเวที International Property Awards 2026-27

    ตอกย้ำตำแหน่งผู้พัฒนาอสังหาริมทรัพย์ที่ได้รับรางวัลมากที่สุดในไทยและเอเชียสามปีซ้อน พร้อมกวาดรางวัลจากเวที International Property Awards รวม 80 รางวัล และสร้างอีกหนึ่งความสำเร็จครั้งสำคัญบนเวที Real Estate Asia Awards

    ภูเก็ต, ประเทศไทย – Media OutReach Newswire – 26 มิถุนายน 2569 – Banyan Group ผู้บุกเบิกการพัฒนาโครงการรีสอร์ตแบบครบวงจรอย่างลากูน่า ภูเก็ต คว้า 16 รางวัลสูงสุดเป็นประวัติการณ์ จากเวที International Property Awards Asia-Pacific 2026-27 ซึ่งถือเป็นหนึ่งในรางวัลอันทรงเกียรติและได้รับการยอมรับมากที่สุดในอุตสาหกรรมอสังหาริมทรัพย์ระดับโลก

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    ความสำเร็จดังกล่าวส่งให้ Banyan Group Residences ขึ้นแท่นผู้พัฒนาอสังหาริมทรัพย์ที่ได้รับรางวัลมากที่สุดในประเทศไทยและเอเชียเป็นปีที่สามติดต่อกัน รวมถึงได้รับรางวัลจาก International Property Awards มากถึง 80 รางวัล และกลุ่มบริษัทยังได้รับรางวัล Best Marketing and Brand Initiative of the Year จากโครงการ Laguna Lakelands ในการประกาศรางวัล Real Estate Asia Awards ครั้งแรกอีกด้วย

    K P Ho ผู้ก่อตั้งและประธานกรรมการบริหารของ Banyan Group กล่าวว่า “รางวัล International Property Awards เป็นเครื่องหมายรับรองความเป็นเลิศที่ได้รับการยอมรับในระดับโลก การได้รับรางวัลในหลากหลายสาขา รวมถึงการคว้ารางวัลจาก Real Estate Asia Awards เป็นครั้งแรก ไม่เพียงสะท้อนถึงความมุ่งมั่นของเราในการสร้างสรรค์นวัตกรรมและการออกแบบที่โดดเด่น แต่ยังรวมถึงการมอบประสบการณ์อันยอดเยี่ยมให้แก่ลูกค้าอีกด้วย”

    รายชื่อรางวัลทั้งหมดจาก International Property Awards 2026-27

    รางวัล International Property Awards ทั้ง 16 รางวัลที่ Banyan Group ได้รับ ครอบคลุมโครงการที่อยู่อาศัยระดับแนวหน้าของประเทศไทย ทั้งในโครงการลากูน่า ภูเก็ต และอื่น ๆ โดยมีโครงการที่ได้รับการเสนอชื่อเข้าชิงรางวัลระดับ Best in Asia Pacific ดังนี้

    1. Banyan Tree Beach Residences Oceanus –โครงการที่อยู่อาศัยภายใต้แบรนด์ยอดเยี่ยมในประเทศไทย
    2. Residences at Garrya Phuket – โครงการอสังหารริมทรัพย์ทีทำการตลาดที่ดีที่สุดในไทย
    3. Angsana Golf Residences Topaz – โครงการคอนโดมิเนียมหรูยอดเยี่ยมในประเทศไทย
    4. Bellaguna Lake Residences – โครงการคอนโดมิเนียมติดทะเลสาบยอดเยี่ยมในประเทศไทย
    5. Bellaguna Golf Residences – โครงการคอนโดมิเนียมยอดเยี่ยมในประเทศไทย
    6. Laguna Lakelands Waterfront Villas – โครงการพัฒนาที่อยู่อาศัยยอดเยี่ยมในประเทศไทย
    7. Banyan Tree Lake Residences Yara –โครงการพัฒนาที่อยู่อาศัยริมทะเลสาบยอดเยี่ยมในประเทศไทย
    8. Yara Residences at Banyan Tree Phuket – โครงการที่อยู่อาศัย (10–19 ยูนิต) ยอดเยี่ยมในประเทศไทย
    9. Banyan Tree Beach Residences Oceanus – โครงการที่อยู่อาศัย (10–19 ยูนิต) ยอดเยี่ยมในประเทศไทย
    10. Banyan Tree Beach Residences Nammu – โครงการวิลลาที่อยู่อาศัยริมทะเลสาบยอดเยี่ยม (10–19 ยูนิต) ในประเทศไทย
    11. Residences at Garrya – โครงการที่อยู่อาศัยยอดเยี่ยม (20 ยูนิตขึ้นไป) ยอดเยี่ยมในประเทศไทย
    12. Bellaguna Lake Residences – โครงการที่อยู่อาศัยริมทะเลสาบยอดเยี่ยม (20 ยูนิตขึ้นไป) ยอดเยี่ยม ในประเทศไทย
    13. Residences at Garrya – โครงการมิกซ์ยูสยอดเยี่ยมในประเทศไทย
    14. Bellaguna Golf Residences –โครงการอสังหาริมทรัพย์ตัวอย่างด้านการออกแบบตกแต่งภายในยอดเยี่ยมในประเทศไทย
    15. www.banyangroupresidences.com – เว็บไซต์สำหรับผู้พัฒนาอสังหาริมทรัพย์ยอดเยี่ยมในประเทศไทย
    16. www.banyangroupresidences.com –ได้รับการเสนอชื่อเข้าชิงรางวัลเว็บไซต์ผู้พัฒนาอสังหาริมทรัพย์ยอดเยี่ยมแห่งภูมิภาคเอเชียแปซิฟิก

    การคว้ารางวัล Best Branded Residences in Thailand ของโครงการ Banyan Tree Beach Residences Oceanus นับเป็นการตอกย้ำความโดดเด่นของโครงการที่อยู่อาศัยระดับสูงสุดและเอ็กซ์คลูซีฟที่สุดของกลุ่ม โดยโครงการประกอบด้วยที่พักอาศัยระดับอัลตร้าลักชัวรีริมชายหาดจำนวน 16 ยูนิต บนหาดบางเทา ซึ่งตั้งอยู่ภายในโครงการลากูน่า ภูเก็ต มีพื้นที่ใช้สอยตั้งแต่ 416–768 ตารางเมตร พร้อมสระว่ายน้ำส่วนตัวและดาดฟ้าชมวิว ที่เปิดรับทัศนียภาพทะเลอันดามันแบบไร้สิ่งบดบัง ไม่เพียงเท่านั้น โครงการ Laguna Lakelands โครงการที่อยู่อาศัยเชิงนิเวศมูลค่า 2 พันล้านดอลลาร์สหรัฐของ Banyan Group บนพื้นที่เกือบ 700 ไร่ ที่ตั้งอยู่ติดกับโครงการลากูน่า ภูเก็ต ยังได้มอบรางวัล รางวัลโครงการด้านการตลาดและการสร้างแบรนด์ยอดเยี่ยมแห่งปีของ Real Estate Asia Awards ด้วย

    นอกจากนี้ รายงานล่าสุดของ Savills ยังจัดอันดับให้ Banyan Group เป็นผู้พัฒนาโครงการที่อยู่อาศัยภายใต้แบรนด์ (Branded Residences) อันดับ 1 ของเอเชีย และอันดับ 5 ของโลก เมื่อพิจารณาจากมูลค่าโครงการรวมทั้งหมด โดยกลุ่มบริษัทมีแผนเปิดตัวโครงการที่อยู่อาศัยระดับลักชัวรีในจังหวัดภูเก็ตเพิ่มเติม คิดเป็นมูลค่ารวมกว่า 1 พันล้านดอลลาร์สหรัฐภายในช่วง 2–3 ปีข้างหน้า

    www.banyangroupresidences.com

    ดาวน์โหลดภาพที่มีความคมชัดสูง ที่นี่

    Hashtag: #BanyanGroup #InternationalPropertyAwards #LagunaPhuket

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  • 讓科研智能體觸手可及,SCNet.AI以AI&HPC加速AI4S創新

    香港 – Media OutReach Newswire – 2026年6月25日 – 近日,來自香港的SCNet.AI(www.scnet.ai)正式上線——這是面向全球的AI&HPC計算服務平台。該平台採用類電商運營模式,重新定義AI for Science (AI4S)計算獲取方式,讓全球科研用戶像網購一樣,便捷調取AI與超算應用及各類算力資源。

    讓科研智能體觸手可及,SCNet.AI以AI&HPC加速AI4S創新
    讓科研智能體觸手可及,SCNet.AI以AI&HPC加速AI4S創新

    從生物信息到工業仿真,讓創新更簡單

    SCNet.AI的核心定位是打通算力供需、整合科研軟件生態,為全球科研院所、企業及個人開發者提供易用的科研計算、科學大模型創新環境。

    SCNet.AI覆蓋三大核心科研場景:生命科學/生物信息,服務生物醫藥企業與高校;工業製造方向CFD流體仿真、FEA有限元分析,面向汽車、半導體產業;理化方向分子動力學模擬,適配材料、新能源領域科研工作。

    SCNet.AI以「數據、算力、模型與應用」一體化為建設理念,解決開源大模型「部署難、使用貴、適配繁瑣」等痛點,提供從環境部署到任務調優的全鏈路技術支撐,切實降低科研人員取用AI4S算力操作門檻。

    類電商平台模式:即開即用,彈性調度

    SCNet.AI最大創新在於自研的AI4S應用商城模式。如同電商連接實體商品供需,SCNet.AI實現算力、數據集、科研模型、行業應用與科研用戶匹配。

    該模式具備三大優勢:

    一是即開即用,軟件採用SaaS交付、科研智能體MaaS化部署,用戶無需本地下載、安裝、維護,訂閱後即可在線運行;

    二是彈性擴縮容,從仿真測算到大模型訓練,算力可按需精準調配;

    三是聚合創新生態,SCNet.AI不僅是算力交易載體,更是全球科研創新協作平台。

    目前已有數百款優質應用、數據集、模型商品入駐平台。用戶可像逛電商平台一樣按需選用科研應用,無需自建計算集群、無需專職運維人員,註冊即可使用,大幅削減AI4S整體隱性成本。

    為降低全球科研用戶使用門檻,SCNet.AI將為新註冊用戶提供免費資源包,內含1000萬Token、100卡時AI推理算力、100卡時高性能計算算力。有關資源可支撐數十輪主流大模型推理、小型模型微調,或是單次CFD、分子動力學完整仿真實驗。

    上述活動週期為2026年06月23日至07月23日,且僅限首次註冊賬號,每個新賬號申請主體限領一次,資源領取後90天有效,總量有限領完即止,詳情可瀏覽官網www.scnet.ai了解。

    Hashtag: #SCNet.AI

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  • Putting Scientific Research Agents Within Reach — SCNet.AI Accelerates AI4S Innovation Powered by AI & HPC

    Putting Scientific Research Agents Within Reach — SCNet.AI Accelerates AI4S Innovation Powered by AI & HPC

    HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 June 2026 – Recently, SCNet.AI (www.scnet.ai) headquartered in Hong Kong has officially launched as a global AI&HPC computing service platform. With an e-commerce-style operational model, the platform redefines how AI for Science (AI4S) computing resources are accessed, enabling researchers worldwide to access AI, supercomputing applications and diverse compute resources as seamlessly as online shopping.

    Putting Scientific Research Agents Within Reach — SCNet.AI Accelerates AI4S Innovation Powered by AI & HPC
    Putting Scientific Research Agents Within Reach — SCNet.AI Accelerates AI4S Innovation Powered by AI & HPC

    Simplifying Innovation: From Bioinformatics to Industrial Simulation

    SCNet.AI is positioned to bridge supply and demand for computing resources and unify an ecosystem of research software, delivering user-friendly research computing and scientific large model innovation environments for global research institutes, enterprises and independent developers.

    SCNet.AI covers three core research scenarios:

    • Life Science & Bioinformatics: Tailored for biopharma firms and universities;
    • Industrial Manufacturing: CFD fluid simulation and FEA finite element analysis for automotive and semiconductor sectors;
    • Physical & Chemical Research: Molecular dynamics simulation for researchers in materials and new energy sectors.

    Built around the integrated development philosophy of “data, computing power, models and applications”,SCNet.AI addresses pain points of open-source large models including difficult deployment, high usage costs and complicated adaptation, and provides end-to-end technical support from environment deployment to task tuning, substantially lowering the operational barrier for researchers to access AI4S computing resources.

    E-commerce-style Operational Model: Instant Access & Elastic Scheduling

    SCNet.AI’s standout innovation lies in its proprietary AI4S application marketplace model. Much like mainstream e-commerce platforms that connect physical goods buyers and sellers, SCNet.AI matches computing power, datasets, research models and industry applications with researchers.

    This model delivers three distinct competitive advantages:

    • Instant on-demand access. All software is delivered via SaaS, while research AI agents are deployed under MaaS. Users can run tools online after subscription without local downloading, installation or maintenance.
    • Elastic scaling. Computing resources can be precisely allocated on demand for workloads ranging from simulation calculations to large model training.
    • Unified innovation ecosystem. Beyond being a computing power trading hub, SCNet.AI serves as a global collaborative platform for scientific research and innovation.

    Currently, hundreds of premium applications, datasets and model products have already been listed on the platform. Users can select research applications on demand just like browsing an e-commerce site, eliminating the need to build in-house computing clusters or hire dedicated operation and maintenance staff. Simple registration unlocks full access, drastically cutting the overall hidden AI4S cost.

    To lower entry barriers for researchers worldwide, SCNet.AI offers a complimentary resource kit for all newly registered users, including 10M Tokens, 100 GPU Hours (AI Inference) and 100 CPU Core Hours (HPC). These resources can support dozens of inference runs for mainstream foundation models, lightweight model fine-tuning, or complete end-to-end CFD and molecular dynamics simulation experiments.

    This promotion is valid from June 23 to July 23, 2026 and open exclusively to first-time registrants. Each new account entity is entitled to claim the resource kit only once. All redeemed resources expire 90 days after collection. Quantities are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis until exhausted.

    For full information, please visit our official website at www.scnet.ai.

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  • Paddles up! Hong Kong marks 50 Years of international dragon boat thrills

    Paddles up! Hong Kong marks 50 Years of international dragon boat thrills

    HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 June 2026 – With top teams from around the world gearing up for the hotly contested Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races this weekend (June 27-28), participants and spectators can expect a bumper programme of action, fun and entertainment along the Victoria Harbour waterfront in Tsim Sha Tsui – one of the city’s most vibrant districts known for its iconic skyline views and tourist attractions.

    There is much to celebrate. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races as well as 35th anniversary of both the co-organiser, Hong Kong China Dragon Boat Association, and the sanctioning body, International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF). The IDBF added to the occasion by announcing earlier this year the relocation of its headquarters back to Hong Kong.

    Paddles up! Hong Kong marks 50 Years of international dragon boat thrills

    Riding on the wave of excitement, the organiser, Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), extended the annual Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Festival period to 13 days (June 19 – July 1), beginning on the historic Tuen Ng Festival (Dragon Boat Festival) and concluding on July 1, which is the 29th anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

    As the headline international flagship event of “Hong Kong Summer Fun”, Dr Peter Lam, Chairman of the HKTB, said the Festival not only ran over a longer period, but also featured a stronger race line-up and more vibrant entertainment programmes than in previous years, offering an experience found only in Hong Kong for locals and visitors, while showcasing Hong Kong’s position as the Events Capital of Asia.

    More than 220 teams from 16 countries and regions will compete for top honours in the world‑renowned setting of Victoria Harbour. This year’s event also introduces the special 50th Anniversary Fishermen Invitational Cup and the 50th Anniversary Championship, paying tribute to the traditional spirit of dragon boat racing.

    Visitors will be able to enjoy a series of thematic activities along the Avenue of Stars, including a 22-metre traditional wooden dragon boat, a dragon boat-themed installation in collaboration with the new film Minions & Monsters, live music performances and a line-up of intangible cultural heritage performances, including martial art Wing Chun, Chinese juggling diabolo, traditional musical instruments ruan and guzheng.

    Visitors can enjoy a series of thematic activities at the "Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Festival" which runs until July 1.
    Visitors can enjoy a series of thematic activities at the “Sun Life Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Festival” which runs until July 1.

    Highlighting Hong Kong’s reputation as the birthplace of modern international dragon boat racing, as well as its strengths as a global hub city, the IDBF has taken a significant step in its long‑term global strategy with the formal incorporation of International Dragon Boat Federation Limited in Hong Kong on 29 April 2026.

    “Incorporation in Hong Kong is not a conclusion, but a beginning. It anchors our Federation in the city where our international story started and strengthens our ability to serve our members and the global dragon boat family,” said Claudio Schermi, President of the IDBF.

    As part of this new chapter, the IDBF has applied for funding under “the Pilot Scheme to Strengthen the Presence of Hong Kong in Asian and International Sports Associations”, which was recently introduced by the HKSAR Government’s Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau. The Pilot Scheme is an initiative designed to support Asian and international sports associations establishing their headquarters or regional headquarters in the city.

    The Dragon Boat Festival has a long and colourful history dating back more than two thousand years. Held each year on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, the day commemorates the patriotic poet Qu Yuan.

    According to legend, Qu committed suicide for his beliefs by throwing himself into the Luo River. The villagers nearby raced out on their dragon boats, banging gongs and drums to scare away fish and other underwater creatures to stop them from eating Qu’s body. The tradition continues to this day, with dragon boat competitions taking place at locations across Hong Kong, each reflecting the unique characteristics of its neighbourhood.

    Traditional dragon boat treats feature prominently during the festival, notably zongzi. These glutinous rice dumplings, traditionally wrapped in bamboo leaves and steamed or boiled, are widely available during the festive period.

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  • “Japan Creator Support Fund Progress Report Meeting” highlights international success of Japan’s next generation of creators and artists

    “Japan Creator Support Fund Progress Report Meeting” highlights international success of Japan’s next generation of creators and artists

    The Fund is beginning to generate tangible international outcomes, including awards, nominations and co-productions across music, film, games and the arts, while expanding opportunities for overseas performances, international events and cross-border collaborations.

    To date, projects supported by the Fund have been implemented across 23 countries and regions, generating new forms of international collaboration within the creative industries.

    TOKYO, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 June 2026 – Held on Friday, June 5, 2026, the “Japan Creator Support Fund Progress Report Meeting” served as a platform for organizations selected under the “Support Programs for Creator Development & Cultural Facilities Function Enhancement” and the “Creator Support Program (Program Development and Implementation)” to present the outcomes of their projects from FY2025. The event, took place at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Tokyo, highlighted growing international engagement through overseas performances, participation in major international events, and cross-border collaborations, with supported projects generating tangible results including awards, nominations, co-productions, and institutional partnerships across music, film, games, visual arts, and the performing arts.

    "Japan Creator Support Fund Progress Report Meeting" highlights international success of Japan's next generation of creators and artists

    Now entering its third year, the Japan Creator Support Fund is a government-backed, multi-year national initiative supported by the Agency for Cultural Affairs that aims to nurture emerging creators and artists while strengthening cultural institutions that serve as hubs for creative activity and public engagement. The Fund, delivered through the Japan Arts Council, also promotes international exchange and overseas expansion opportunities, helping Japanese creators and cultural organisations build global networks and reach new audiences.

    The progress report meeting opened with remarks from Mr. Shigeki Kobayashi, Vice Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Noting the government’s commitment to strengthening Japan’s creative industries, Vice Minister Kobayashi emphasised that “creators and artists themselves are the source of compelling content,” reaffirming the importance of sustained investment in creative talent and international exchange. At the report meeting, representatives from the Japan Arts Council provided an overview and progress update on the Japan Creator Support Fund, reporting that supported projects have generated international activity across 23 countries and regions, spanning Asia, Europe, North America and beyond. Achievements reported for FY2025 included selections at the Berlin International Film Festival, Cannes Directors’ Fortnight and Annecy International Animation Film Festival, performances at London’s Royal Opera House, international touring projects, and new collaborations between Japanese and overseas cultural organisations. Further information on program results, case studies and upcoming international activities can be found in the Notes to Editors below.

    At the report meeting, four organizations each introduced its project, reporting on progress to date as well as key challenges, future plans and areas for further development.

    • Japan Performing Arts Solidarity Network introduced SOIL Fellowship Program (Stage for Originality, Innovation, and Leadership), an initiative designed to cultivate producers and strengthen the international positioning of Japanese performing arts. In FY2025, program participants took part in pitching events in London and Edinburgh, presenting their work to performing arts professionals from around the world. The project aims to enhance the global presence of Japanese theatre, facilitate the international circulation of works, and foster the accumulation and sharing of professional expertise.
    • Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre presented TMT Gear – The Creator Support Project, which seeks to strengthen Japan’s international presence in contemporary performing arts through the development of globally active creators and the enhancement of theatre staff expertise. FY2025 activities included on-the-job training during overseas performances, international networking with performing arts professionals, work-in-progress presentations in the fields of performing arts and music, and 8K recording and technical training initiatives undertaken by the theatre’s video media team.
    • KINEMA CIRTUS reported on the Global Anime Challenge (GAC), a program designed to provide learning opportunities for emerging talent and foster the next generation of leaders in Japan’s animation industry. In FY2025, participants attended domestic workshops and undertook internships at overseas animation studios, gaining practical knowledge across key areas of the industry, including international collaboration, production and business development. The project also identified future priorities, including strengthening support from participating studios and expanding opportunities for internationally focused animation production.
    • Jikei Gakuen School Corporation – Tokyo Communication Arts College introduced Immersive Media Lab++, an immersive content creator development program delivered in collaboration with XR company STYLY. During FY2025, the project focused on establishing the foundations of its curriculum and conducting overseas research visits to inform program development. Participants also reported on experiences gained through hackathons and study visits to the United States. Beginning in FY2026, the program plans to introduce year-round courses for students alongside overseas training opportunities and expanded international partnerships.

    For further information, please visit the official Japan Creator Support Fund website, which provides updated information on selected organizations, upcoming exhibitions and performances, event information, creator interview videos, and creator profiles. https://creator.ntj.jac.go.jp

    APPENDIX: KEY FY2025 RESULTS, INTERNATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS AND UPCOMING FY2026 ACTIVITIES

    Support Program Achievements

    Creator & Artist Development Support Program
    Activities carried out under the supported projects have included participation in overseas events, performances in Europe, research conducted abroad, and other initiatives. These initiatives have produced results such as awards, nominations, and co-productions across various fields, including music, film, and games. Through the strengthening of domestic and international networks and professional guidance, a solid foundation is being steadily built for full-scale overseas expansion.

    Key FY2025 Results:

    • Number of creators supported: 544
    • Number of advisors involved: 301
    • Domestic performances/exhibitions: 163
    • Overseas performances/exhibitions: 165
    • Total attendance across domestic and international events: 873,761
    • Countries and regions involved (23 total): Ireland, United States, Italy, India, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Singapore, Switzerland, South Korea, China, Germany, France, Vietnam, Malta, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Spain, Argentina, and Portugal

    Support Program for Cultural Facilities Function Enhancement
    Through initiatives funded by the Japan Creator Support Fund, international collaboration has advanced through various hubs including museums, theaters, concert halls, and other institutions. Talent development has also been strengthened through the invitation of overseas curators, co-commissions, mentoring by leading figures in Japan and abroad, and critical writing by development candidates. Progress is also being made in forming foundations for international expansion and network-building, including the establishment of new organizations, overseas performances, professional development, and exchange.

    Key FY2025 Results:

    • Number of creators supported: 133
    • Number of advisors involved: 88
    • Overseas performances/exhibitions: 5
    • Domestic performances/exhibitions: 92
    • Total attendance across domestic and international events: 1,900,597
    • Countries and regions involved (8 total): South Korea, China, Germany, France, Taiwan, Indonesia, Slovakia, and Mexico

    Creator Support Program (Program Development & Implementation)
    Individual projects are undertaking specific measures to develop and implement training programs. In particular, selected educational organizations are making progress in their preparations to establish new departments and courses. As part of these measures, many overseas study visits have been conducted in order to understand needs for Japanese content around the world and survey the state of education for developing global talent. Destinations included approximately 15 countries worldwide, including countries in Africa.

    The selection of training candidates is moving forward, and some projects have already launched practical programs. In addition to seminars and workshops held in Japan, overseas dispatches have also taken place. Initiatives included participation in the Berlin International Film Festival in Germany by Tokyo Docs, Atmovie Inc., and Tokyo University of the Arts; an observation visit to MIT Reality Hack in the United States by Jikei Gakuen; and training at higher education institutions, such as the dispatch by VIPO to the Griffith Film School in Australia.

    Building on Recent International Successes: Looking Ahead to FY2026

    Various organizations are expected to launch full-scale overseas exhibitions, performances and collaborative initiatives in FY2026, further expanding the global reach of Japanese creators and cultural institutions. These upcoming activities build on a growing number of international achievements already generated through projects supported by the Japan Creator Support Fund.

    Upcoming FY2026 Activities

    As part of ROHM Theatre Kyoto‘s “Repertory Premiere: ‘Hopes’” program, Kichijitsu Saikai, a work created by one of the program’s supported artists, is scheduled to be presented at the Beitou Art Festival in Taiwan from 7–9 August 2026.

    In September 2026, WITH LiMBO, created by participants of Aichi Prefectural Art Theater’s “Constellation ~ Connecting Worlds with Aichi Prefectural Art Theater Dance Project ~” is scheduled to be performed in Slovakia.

    In the visual arts sector, Syuto Kanazawa is presenting the exhibition Ethnography of the Body and Material — Slowness and Depth in an Accelerated Society as part of “Kogei Artists Promotion Project”in Venice, Italy, from 9 May to 22 November 2026.

    Recent International Successes

    Under the New National Theatre, Tokyo‘s “Project for Training World-class Dancers Through International Performances”, Giselle was staged at London’s Royal Opera House from 24–27 July 2025. The performances attracted significant attention and played to near-capacity audiences throughout the run. Building on this success, the National Ballet of Japan was named Outstanding Company at the UK’s National Dance Awards 2025 by the Critics’ Circle Dance Section, becoming the first Japanese ballet company to receive the prestigious honour. The award recognised the company’s achievements in the UK, including its Royal Opera House performances under the artistic direction of Miyako Yoshida.

    As part of Shochiku‘s “Creator Development Aimed at Expanding Kabuki Overseas”, joint lectures and performances with Korean pansori artists were held in South Korea, laying the groundwork for the European tour of How an Onnagata Is Made. In April 2026, the production undertook its first European tour in eight years, presenting six performances across Paris, Rome and Cologne.

    Under “Film Frontier”, a feature animation creator support program administered by UNIJAPAN, Hanarokushō ga Akeru Hi ni was selected for the Competition section of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival, competing for the Golden Bear. Directed by Japanese painter Yoshitoshi Shinomiya, the film marks his feature directorial debut and received support through the program for its international development. The selection represents a significant milestone for Japanese animation, following Spirited Away and Suzume, which were previously selected for the festival’s Competition section.

    Also supported through “Film Frontier”, Housenka was selected for the Feature Film Competition at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2025. The original animated feature was created by director Baku Kinoshita and writer Kazuya Konomoto, the creative team behind the acclaimed television series Odd Taxi. The program supported the film’s international development and overseas promotion.

    Under “New Way, New World: Program for Connecting Japanese Animators to the World”, administered by Computer Graphic Arts Society (CG-ARTS), Eri, directed by first-cohort selected artist Honami Yano, was selected for Directors’ Fortnight at the 79th Cannes Film Festival.

    As part of Mori Art Museum‘s “Global Art Professional Development Project”, the exhibition The Architecture of Sou Fujimoto: Primordial Future Forest attracted 236,705 visitors, achieving 160% of its attendance target, and received positive reviews across more than 50 media outlets. Following its successful presentation in Tokyo, the exhibition is scheduled to tour Asia in 2026.

    Under Aichi Prefectural Art Theater‘s “Constellation: Aichi Prefectural Art Theater Dance Project Connecting the World”, Giselle: A Summary, featuring program participant Hana Sakai, was invited to the Lessingtage theatre festival in Hamburg, Germany, in February 2026 and to the SPRING Performing Arts Festival in Utrecht, the Netherlands, in May 2026. The performances received positive critical attention, with local reviewers highlighting Sakai’s exceptional technical skill and artistry.
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    About the Japan Creator Support Fund

    The Japan Creator Support Fund was established in FY2024 within the Japan Arts Council through funding from the Agency for Cultural Affairs. The fund aims to provide flexible, multi-year support for the development of outstanding Japanese creators and artists.

    Since FY2024, the fund has operated the “Support Programs for Creator Development & Cultural Facilities Function Enhancement,” promoting creator development and strengthening cultural facilities that serve as hubs for creative activities and public engagement. From FY2025, the “Creator Support Program (Program Development & Implementation)” has additionally supported initiatives that strengthen educational institutions through industry-academia-government collaboration and foster practical professional development for creative industries and international expansion.