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Ching Lee Holdings (3728.HK) Reports Solid and Resilient Annual Results

HONG KONG, July 2, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Ching Lee Holdings Limited (“Ching Lee” or “the Group”) (03728.HK) reported its annual results for the year ended 31 March 2025. During the year, the Group’s revenue increased to HK$1281 million, representing a year-on-year growth of approximately 43%, driven by the successful completion of several construction projects and the commencement of multiple new ones. Gross profit rose by around 14%. However, net profit declined by 12% due to higher administrative and operating expenses, increased finance costs, and an impairment loss on interest in an associate.Despite the continued weakness in the Hong Kong property market and the slowdown in the development of private residential projects, the Group has explored diversified development, strengthened business growth momentum, and actively participated in public construction projects and non-residential projects, effectively offsetting the current market downturn and further consolidating its position in…

TravelKon Launches Unlimited Europe eSIM Range to Keep Australians Connected over European Summer Getaway

SYDNEY, AU, July 2, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – TravelKon, Australia’s trusted travel eSIM and SIM card provider, has launched its latest Europe eSIM range, designed to make staying connected across the continent easier than ever. The new portfolio includes a variety of flexible data plans, along with an “Unlimited Europe” option that covers more than 35 countries. Whether travellers are hopping between major cities or exploring off-the-beaten-path destinations, TravelKon’s Europe eSIM ensures seamless, reliable connectivity without the stress of roaming fees or juggling multiple SIM Cards.This launch aligns with a sharp rise in demand for European travel amongst Australians. Emirates booking data reveals that over 120,000 Australians are set to trade the Southern Hemisphere’s winter for a relaxing time under the Mediterranean sun in Italy, Greece, and France. Similarly, the same report shows leisure travellers’ Europe itinerary average 15 days, far outnumbering one-week business trips. TravelKo…

Fujitsu to develop ETF trading platform based on TSE’s CONNEQTOR and provide it to Australian Securities Exchange

Sydney, Australia, Tokyo and Kawasaki, Japan, July 3, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE), and Fujitsu Limited on June 2, 2025 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a SaaS-based Request for Quote (RFQ) platform. Fujitsu will develop the platform based on “CONNEQTOR,” an RFQ platform for the ETF market developed by TSE and Fujitsu, and provide it to ASX.The initiative aims to modernize the process for ETF pricing in Australia by implementing a SaaS RFQ platform, built and managed by Fujitsu. The foundation of this new platform is the CONNEQTOR system provided by TSE, one of Asia’s most successful RFQ platforms. Since its launch in February 2021, CONNEQTOR has enabled over 290 users to significantly reduce costs and improve the efficiency of their ETF trading operations. Monthly trading value reached a record high of JPY 306.4 billion in April 2025.Fujitsu will serve as the service provider for the Fujitsu RFQ p…

Baguio Awarded Marine Department Contract for Marine Cleansing in the Eastern Waters of Hong Kong for Approximately HK$150 million

HONG KONG, July 2, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Baguio Green Group Ltd (‘Baguio’ or the ‘Group’; 01397.HK) is pleased to announce that it has been successfully awarded a 3-year contract from the Marine Department of the HKSAR Government for approximately HK$150 million for the provision of “Marine Refuse Cleansing and Disposal Services in the Eastern waters of Hong Kong.”This contract marks a significant milestone for Baguio, as it represents a strategic expansion of its service portfolio from land to sea, further strengthening its leading position in Hong Kong’s integrated environmental services market.Under the contract, Baguio will deliver comprehensive marine refuse cleansing and ship refuse collection services in the Eastern waters of Hong Kong starting from 1 October 2025 including, but not limited to:  Victoria Harbour, Central, Sheung Wan, Causeway Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui, Yau Ma Tei, Cheung Sha Wan, Shau Kei Wan, Kwun Tong, Sai Kung, Tolo Harbour and Tai Po.Winning this contract signifies str…

Mitsubishi Motors Launches the All-New Grandis for the European Market

All-New GrandisTOKYO, July 2, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (hereafter, Mitsubishi Motors) announced that Mitsubishi Motors Europe B.V., Mitsubishi Motors’ subsidiary in Europe, will begin a sequential launch of the all-new Grandis compact SUV for the European market this year. The model will be manufactured at Renault’s Valladolid plant in Spain.Online world premiere of the all-new Grandis: https://www.youtube.com/live/B7nT3I1bPEEThe all-new Grandis is a compact SUV based on the CMF-B platform, supplied on an OEM basis by Mitsubishi Motors’ Alliance partner Renault, and follows the launch of the ASX compact SUV and the Colt compact hatchback in Europe back in 2023. Based on the concept of a roomy and versatile cabin space, this will be the first vehicle under the Grandis name to be launched in the European market in 13 years, and the lineup will include mild hybrid (MHEV) and hybrid EV (HEV) models.”Following the launch of the Outlander PHEV last year, we are strengt…

Valuufy partners with Mainichi Future Creation Lab, Supporting New Approaches to Business Sustainability

KYOTO, July 2, 2025 – (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Valuufy, a pioneering value measurement startup, and Mainichi Future Creation Lab, the innovation hub of the Mainichi Shimbun Group, have announced a strategic partnership that turns sustainability reporting into actionable business intelligence. The collaboration combines Valuufy’s data-driven ValuuCompass™ platform with Mainichi’s trusted media platform to provide companies with new approaches to their business sustainability strategy.The partnership builds on compelling market data: Japan hosts 56% of the world’s companies over 200 years old, organizations that have consistently outperformed competitors by managing stakeholder relationships strategically. These companies recognized that focusing only on financial indicators such as shareholder value creates vulnerabilities, while organizations that effectively manage relationships and risks across customers, employees, partners, shareholders, society, and nature achieve superior long-term performance…

Fujitsu launches solution to enhance customers’ global supply chain resilience

KAWASAKI, Japan, July 2, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Fujitsu Limited today announced the launch of a new solution that utilizes AI agents to facilitate rapid impact analysis and optimal decision-making in global supply chains. The solution, which is positioned to enhance resilience in global supply chains, will be available to customers worldwide from today as a new feature of Fujitsu’s all-in-one operation platform Fujitsu Data Intelligence PaaS (DI PaaS), offered as part of Fujitsu Uvance, Fujitsu’s cross-industry business model to address societal issues.Fujitsu will continue to contribute to a sustainable world by enhancing resilience through the integration of data, AI technologies, and industry expertise, minimizing the impact on customers’ businesses even in unforeseen circumstances.Navigating uncertainty: supporting customer resilience amid industry supply chain challengesIn recent years, geopolitical risks, natural disasters, and market fluctuations have heightened uncertainty for busin…

MHI Receives Order to Supply Four Circulating Water Pumps for Units 5 and 6 of Sanmen Nuclear Power Plant in China Under Collaboration with Dongfang Electric Machinery

Signing ceremony for cooperation agreementTOKYO, July 2, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has received an order for the supply of four circulating water pumps (CWP) for Units 5 and 6 of the Sanmen Nuclear Power Plant in China, in collaboration with Dongfang Electric Machinery Co., Ltd. (Head office: Deyang, Sichuan Province, “DFEM”), a core company of the Dongfang Electric Group, one of China’s three major heavy electrical equipment manufacturers. DFEM and MHI are advancing collaboration to expand the business of nuclear power plants in China, and this order is an example of MHI Group’s partnering efforts. MHI will continue to build strategic partnerships globally to incorporate external expertise through partnering efforts and deliver its technologies, products and services to a wider range of customers.The Sanmen Nuclear Power Plant is located in Sanmen County, Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province in southeastern China. Construction of the newly ordered Units 5 an…

Multi-purpose Arena in Odaiba Aomi Area TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO Construction Completed

Toyota City, Japan, July 1, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Toyota Fudosan Co., Ltd. (Toyota Fudosan), the owner of TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO (the Arena), held a construction completion ceremony on June 30. The arena project is being developed in collaboration with Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Toyota Alvark Tokyo Corporation (Toyota Alvark Tokyo).In addition, Toyota Fudosan has set the Arena’s opening date for October 3 (opening day of the Resona Group B.LEAGUE 2025-26 Alvark Tokyo home game).After the opening, Toyota Alvark Tokyo will be responsible for the operation of the Arena. It will be used as a home court by Alvark Tokyo, a member of the B.LEAGUE, and will also serve as a multi-purpose arena that can accommodate various events centering on sports.Opening day and opening game (Alvark Tokyo vs Utsunomiya Brex)* Details on the opening game are available in an Alvark Tokyo release.(Japanese)Overview of TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO FacilityTwo Environmental CertificationsLEED certification*1: Toyota Aren…

1Finity, a Fujitsu company, commences operations and reveals brand identity

KAWASAKI, Japan, July 1, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – 1Finity today announced the commencement of operations under its new name and brand identity. As previously announced, 1Finity consolidates Fujitsu’s global network-related organizations under one entity, to enable greater autonomy and flexibility. This move aims to accelerate and strengthen delivery of high quality, competitive network solutions on a global scale, and shape the future of telecommunications infrastructure for a connected society.1Finity, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fujitsu Limited, will continue to deliver a full portfolio of optical and wireless hardware, software and services. With streamlined processes — from research and development to manufacturing, operation and maintenance — the newly formed company will enable networks without limits for customers, while operating in a sustainable manner.“As telecoms and data center network operators face pressure from escalating data demand, artificial intelligence (AI) adop…

MHI Thermal Systems Begins Field Test of Jointly Developed “Surplus Renewable Energy Absorption and Release System”

In collaboration with Osaka Metropolitan University and other partners, development is focused on new energy absorption and release system responding to challenges surrounding use of renewable energyMHI Thermal Systems is responsible for designing and constructing a new control system that efficiency utilizes surplus the energy, contributing to effective use through high-efficiency cold storage Image courtesy of Osaka Metropolitan UniversityTOKYO, July 1, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems, Ltd. (MHI Thermal Systems), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has begun field test of a jointly developed “Surplus Renewable Energy Absorption and Release System” utilizing the Aquifer Thermal Energy Storage (ATES) system. The test is being carried out jointly with partners including Osaka Metropolitan University, which serves as project representative(1).The project, titled “Development of Technology for Absorbing Surplus Renewable Energy in ATES systems,…

Japan’s Telecommunications Carriers Strengthen Disaster Response Through Collaborative Information Sharing

TOKYO, July 1, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Japan’s eight telecommunications companies – Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation, NTT East, NTT West, NTT DOCOMO and NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS (the NTT Group), KDDI Corporation, SoftBank Corp. and Rakuten Mobile – today announced the launch of a cooperative information-sharing system in July 2025 to further expedite disaster relief support to affected areas following large-scale disasters.This system is part of the “Connect to Change” project*1 and builds upon the cooperative framework launched on December 1, 2024*2, which aims to ensure the rapid restoration of communication networks in the event of large-scale disasters.1. Objective of the information-sharing systemIn the event of a large-scale disaster, telecommunications carriers provide crucial support to affected areas, often deploying communication services for evacuation centers. Previously, these efforts were conducted independently, sometimes leading to redundant resources and regional dispar…

JCB and Mandai Wildlife Group Deepen Partnership with exclusive discounts for JCB cardmembers

TOKYO & SINGAPORE, July 1, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, and Mandai Wildlife Group (MWG) are pleased to announce a new promotion aimed at boosting visitorship to the Mandai Wildlife Reserve.The new promotion, which will launch on July 1, 2025, builds on the strong partnership established between JCB and MWG in March 2024. JCB cardmembers will now enjoy enhanced benefits across all five world-renowned wildlife parks at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve — Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, River Wonders, Bird Paradise, and the recently launched Rainforest Wild Asia.This promotion is available to all JCB cardmembers across the globe, with a particular focus on deepening engagement with JCB’s cardmember base in Japan, Taiwan, India and other Asian countries and territories.Exclusive benefits for JCB cardmembers include:30% discount on admission tickets purchased via www.mandai.com.1…

មេដឹកនាំពិភពលោកត្រូវបានព្យួរពីតំណែង ដោយសារការលេចធ្លាយការសន្ទនាតាមទូរស័ព្ទ បន្ទាប់ពីជម្លោះព្រំដែនដែលបណ្តាលឱ្យស្លាប់

(SeaPRwire) –   នាយករដ្ឋមន្ត្រីថៃ លោកស្រី ប៉ែទងតាន់ ស៊ីណាវាត្រា ត្រូវបានព្យួរពីតំណែងកាលពីថ្ងៃអង្គារ ក្នុងចំណោមការស៊ើបអង្កេតក្រមសីលធម៌ដែលកំពុងបន្ត ជុំវិញការបែកធ្លាយការសន្ទនាតាមទូរស័ព្ទជាមួយ . «ខ្ញុំគិតតែពីអ្វីដែលត្រូវធ្វើដើម្បីជៀសវាងបញ្ហា អ្វីដែលត្រូវធ្វើដើម្បីជៀសវាងការប៉ះទង្គិចប្រដាប់អាវុធ ដើម្បីកុំឲ្យទាហានរងការខាតបង់។ ខ្ញុំមិនអាចទទួលយកបានទេ ប្រសិនបើខ្ញុំនិយាយអ្វីមួយជាមួយមេដឹកនាំម្នាក់ទៀត ដែលអាចនាំទៅរកផលវិបាកអវិជ្ជមាន» លោកស្រី ប៉ែទងតាន់ បានថ្លែង យោងតាម .ចៅក្រមតុលាការធម្មនុញ្ញរបស់ប្រទេសនេះ បានបោះឆ្នោតជាឯកច្ឆន្ទលើញត្តិដែលចោទប្រកាន់លោកស្រីពីបទរំលោភក្រមសីលធម៌ ប៉ុន្តែបានបោះឆ្នោត ៧ ទល់នឹង ២ ដើម្បីព្យួរតំណែងលោកស្រី នេះបើយោងតាមការរាយការណ៍របស់ Associated Press។ លើសពីនេះ ពួកគេបានផ្តល់ពេលឲ្យលោកស្រី ប៉ែទងតាន់ តិចជាងពីរសប្តាហ៍ — ១២ ថ្ងៃ — ដើម្បីផ្តល់ភស្តុតាងដល់តុលាការ។ការព្យួរតំណែងនេះ កើតឡើងបន្ទាប់ពីការសន្ទនាតាមទូរស័ព្ទមួយ ដែលត្រូវបានគេអះអាងថា រវាងលោកស្រី ប៉ែទងតាន់ និងប្រធានព្រឹទ្ធសភាកម្ពុជា លោក ហ៊ុន សែន។ ការហៅទូរស័ព្ទនេះ ដែលនាំឲ្យមានការរិះគន់ និងបាតុកម្មយ៉ាងទូលំទូលាយ បានក្លាយជាចំណុចក្តៅ បន្ទាប់ពីឧប្បត្តិហេតុខែឧសភា ឆ្នាំ២…

សូម្បីតែមុនពេលមានការបន្លឺសំឡេងស្អប់ខ្ពើមនៅ Glastonbury Festival ជនជាតិជ្វីហ្វនៅចក្រភពអង់គ្លេសបានព្រមានអំពីការកើនឡើងគួរឱ្យបារម្ភនៃអំពើប្រឆាំងជនជាតិជ្វីហ្វ

(SeaPRwire) –   ថ្នាក់ដឹកនាំសាសន៍យូដានៅចក្រភពអង់គ្លេសបានសម្តែងការខឹងសម្បារកាលពីចុងសប្តាហ៍នេះ ចំពោះការបន្លឺសំឡេងប្រឆាំងសាសន៍យូដា ដែលដឹកនាំដោយសិល្បករក្នុងមហោស្រពតន្ត្រីដ៏ធំមួយ ដែលត្រូវបានផ្សាយបន្តផ្ទាល់តាមទូរទស្សន៍សាធារណៈរបស់អង់គ្លេស ប៉ុន្តែសហគមន៍នេះបានព្រមានជាយូរមកហើយអំពីការកើនឡើងគួរឱ្យបារម្ភនៃអរិភាពប្រឆាំងនឹងសាសន៍យូដា ចាប់តាំងពីការវាយប្រហាររបស់ Hamas លើអ៊ីស្រាអែលកាលពីថ្ងៃទី ៧ ខែតុលា ឆ្នាំ២០២៣។សូម្បីតែមុនការសម្តែងកាលពីថ្ងៃសៅរ៍ដោយក្រុមតន្ត្រីរ៉េប-ប៉ុបអង់គ្លេស Bob Vylan — ដែលក្នុងនោះអ្នកចម្រៀងបានបន្លឺសំឡេងថា “ស្លាប់! ស្លាប់ទៅ IDF [កងកម្លាំងការពារអ៊ីស្រាអែល]” — សមាជិកសហគមន៍បាននិយាយថា ពួកគេលែងមានអារម្មណ៍ថាត្រូវបានស្វាគមន៍ទៀតហើយ ដោយលើកឡើងពីភាពអសកម្មរបស់រដ្ឋាភិបាលក្នុងការដោះស្រាយបញ្ហាប្រឆាំងសាសន៍យូដា។ “ការបន្លឺសំឡេងរបស់ Bob Vylan មិនមែនជារឿងគ្មានមូលហេតុនោះទេ” លោក David Collier អ្នកសារព័ត៌មានស៊ើបអង្កេតឯករាជ្យបានប្រាប់ Digital។លោក Collier ដែលតាមដាន “អរិភាពប្រឆាំងសាសន៍យូដានៅក្នុងសកម្មភាពប្រឆាំងស៊ីយ៉ូននិយម” បាននិយាយថា “Vylan វង្វេងស្មារតីណាស់ រហូតដល់គាត់ពិតជាជឿថាគាត់កំពុងនិយាយតំណាងឲ្យមនុស្សជាតិ នៅពេលដែលគាត់អំពាវនាវឲ្យ…

សម្តេចប៉ាប និងក្រសួងការបរទេសថ្កោលទោសការសម្លាប់រង្គាលគ្រិស្តសាសនិកចុងក្រោយបង្អស់ដោយក្រុមសកម្មប្រយុទ្ធឥស្លាមនៅនីហ្សេរីយ៉ា។

(SeaPRwire) –   ក្រសួងការបរទេសបានចូលរួមជាមួយសម្តេចប៉ាបក្នុងការថ្កោលទោសចំពោះការសម្លាប់រង្គាលគ្រីស្ទបរិស័ទចុងក្រោយបង្អស់នៅប្រទេសនីហ្សេរីយ៉ា ដែលត្រូវបានគេរាយការណ៍ថាបានប្រព្រឹត្តដោយក្រុម “ភេរវករ” ឥស្លាម Fulani។លោកបានប្រកាសក្នុងសុន្ទរកថាថ្មីៗនេះទៅកាន់មនុស្សរាប់ពាន់នាក់នៅទីក្រុង Vatican ថា “មនុស្សប្រហែល ២០០ នាក់ត្រូវបានសម្លាប់យ៉ាងសាហាវឃោរឃៅ” នៅថ្ងៃទី ១៣ ខែមិថុនា នៅ Yelewata ក្នុងរដ្ឋ Benue ប្រទេសនីហ្សេរីយ៉ា។កាលពីចុងថ្ងៃចន្ទ អ្នកនាំពាក្យក្រសួងការបរទេសបានប្រាប់ Digital ថា “យើងថ្កោលទោសយ៉ាងខ្លាំងចំពោះការវាយប្រហារដែលកំពុងតែកើនឡើងទាំងនេះ រួមទាំងការសម្លាប់រង្គាលថ្មីៗនេះនៅក្នុងរដ្ឋ Benue ដែលកំណត់គោលដៅសំខាន់ទៅលើភូមិគ្រីស្ទបរិស័ទកសិករ”។”ស្រែកថា “Allahu Akbar” (ភាសាអារ៉ាប់សម្រាប់ “ព្រះជាម្ចាស់អស្ចារ្យ”) ពួកគេ (ក្រុមអ្នកវាយប្រហារ) បានដុតបំផ្លាញអគារ និងវាយប្រហារមនុស្សដោយកាំភ្លើង និងកាំបិត,” អង្គការក្រៅរដ្ឋាភិបាល Aid to the Church in Need បានសរសេរក្នុងសេចក្តីថ្លែងការណ៍មួយ ដោយបន្ថែមថា ក្រុមសកម្មប្រយុទ្ធ “បានប្រើប្រាស់ប្រេងឥន្ធនៈដុតទ្វារកន្លែងស្នាក់នៅរបស់ប្រជាជន មុននឹងបាញ់ប្រហារ”។ សម្តេចប៉ាបបានប្រាប់ហ្វូងមនុស្សនៅទីក្រុងរ៉ូមថា ជនរង…

Fujitsu provides Japan’s first AI-powered cloud-based library search service

KAWASAKI, Japan, July 1, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Fujitsu Japan Limited today announced the launch of its cloud-based Fujitsu’s AI-powered Library Search Service in Japan. This service utilizes AI to aid users in book searches using natural language, eliminating the need for precise keywords like title or author. Aoyama Gakuin University and Kadogawa Town in Miyazaki Prefecture have started using the service as of today. This represents the first cloud-based AI solution for library book searches in Japan.Fujitsu Japan hopes to stimulate users’ curiosity and desire for learning, thereby enhancing their reading motivation and aims to add value to the library experience.Overview of technologyTraditional library search systems require specific keywords such as title or author. However, this service allows users to input everyday language to explore related books. The AI, trained on bibliographic data indicating book classifications, instantly searches for books and displays them in order of relev…

JCB Brings Apple Pay to Cardmembers in Vietnam

TOKYO, July 1, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only global payment brand, today brings Apple Pay to cardmembers of Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam (Vietcombank), Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MBBank), and Vietnam Prosperity Joint-Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank) in Vietnam. Apple Pay is an easy, secure and private way to pay in-store, in-app and online.Bringing Apple Pay to JCB cardmembers in Vietnam marks a significant step in the company’s commitment to promoting cashless payments. JCB cardmembers can now enjoy a seamless, secure and fast payment experience with Apple Pay, enhancing the convenience of everyday digital transactions.To pay in-store, JCB cardmembers simply double-click the side button, authenticate and hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near a payment terminal to make a contactless payment. Every Apple Pay purchase is secure because it is authenticated using Fac…

First Shipment of LNG from the LNG Canada Project

TOKYO, July 1, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Corporation (“MC”) is pleased to announce that the LNG Canada Project (“the Project”), has shipped its first LNG cargo as of June 30th, local time.The Project is Canada’s first large-scale LNG project with a production capacity of 14 million tons per annum (mtpa). MC will offtake 15% of the LNG produced (approximately 2.1 mtpa) and supply it to customers across Asia, with Japan as the primarily destination, through its wholly-owned LNG marketing subsidiary, Diamond Gas International Pte. Ltd.As cleaner-burning energy sources, LNG and natural gas are increasingly seen as realistic solutions for the energy transition toward a decarbonized society. Their role is especially critical amid growing global energy demand driven by economic development, population growth, and rising electricity consumption from emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.With its abundant natural gas reserves and geographic proximity to Asia, Canada is expect…

Approval in Principle (AiP) for World’s First LCO2 / Methanol Carrier

TOKYO, June 30, 2025 – (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) have acquired Approval in Principle (AiP)(1) from Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) for their jointly developed liquefied CO2 (LCO2) / methanol carrier. AiP acquisition for this type of carrier marks a world’s first(2).Conceptual diagram of LCO2 / methanol carrier operationTechnologies for converting CO2 into fuel or chemical products are attracting attention as a means of utilizing CO2 in CCUS (Carbon dioxide Capture, Utilization and Storage). One such approach is the ongoing study toward realizing a supply chain for producing synthetic methanol(3) from captured CO2. Synthetic methanol is expected to serve as one of the marine fuels that will contribute to decarbonization in the maritime shipping industry.The vessel for which Mitsubishi Shipbuilding and MOL acquired AiP is based on a low-pressure LCO2 carrier. It aims to transport CO2,…