JCB and Partners Test Stablecoin Payments in Japan’s Lawson Stores Aug. 19, 2026. - JCB Co., Ltd., Digital Garage, Inc., and Lawson, Inc. have entered into a Basic Agreement to conduct a proof of concept (PoC) for stablecoin payments in physical stores. The initiative will explore the use of the US dollar-pegged stablecoin, USDC, for in-store transactions, particularly targeting inbound visitors to Japan. The collaboration will leverage JCB's stablecoin payment service, Digital Garage's payment […]
CBL International Reports 49% Revenue Growth, Declares Special Dividend Aug. 19, 2026. - CBL International Limited, a leading marine fuel logistics company in the Asia-Pacific region, reported a 49.2% year-on-year increase in revenue for the first half of 2026, driven by higher marine fuel prices and volume growth. The company announced a special cash dividend of $0.10 per share. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, CBL's revenue reached $395.59 million, up […]
NEC Secures Contract for Underwater Acoustic AI Research Project Aug. 19, 2026. - NEC Corporation has been awarded a contract to conduct research on underwater acoustic foundation models using self-supervised learning. This project is part of the 'Innovative Breakthrough Research' program by Japan's Defense Innovation Science and Technology Institute, under the Agency for Defense Equipment. The project aims to develop a world-leading foundation model for underwater acoustics by fiscal year 2027. NEC plans […]
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CBL International Reports Strong First-Half 2026 Results and Declares Special Dividend Aug. 18, 2026. - CBL International Limited (Nasdaq: BANL), a leading marine fuel logistics company in the Asia-Pacific region, announced its unaudited financial results for the first half of 2026, reporting a significant increase in revenue and a return to profitability. The company also declared a special cash dividend of $0.10 per share. For the six months ended June 30, 2026, CBL reported revenue […]
Fujitsu to Implement Oracle-Powered Cloud Service for Zenkyoren Aug. 18, 2026. - Fujitsu Limited announced plans to implement a new cloud service infrastructure for the National Mutual Insurance Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives, known as Zenkyoren, utilizing the Fujitsu Cloud Service powered by Oracle Alloy and Oracle Analytics Cloud. Construction on the project began on August 17, 2026. The initiative aims to establish a sovereign cloud through Fujitsu's Cloud Platform Services, part of […]
JCB Contactless Payments Now Accepted on LA Metro Aug. 18, 2026. - JCB International Co., Ltd. has announced that its contactless payment system is now accepted on the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (LA Metro) TAP validators. This development is part of LA Metro's initiative to enhance convenience and accessibility for its users. Fumihiko Mitsuoka, President & CEO of JCB USA, expressed enthusiasm about the integration, noting that JCB cardholders can […]
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