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Wonder, Weixin Pay, and Koon Wing Motors Collaborate on Hong Kong Minibus Digitalization Aug. 20, 2026. - Wonder, a leading FinTech and payments platform, has partnered with Weixin Pay and Koon Wing Motors to drive the digital transformation of Hong Kong's green minibuses. This initiative, announced during the Hong Kong Minibus Smart Transit Cooperation Signing Ceremony, aims to enhance cross-border travel between Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. The collaboration will integrate the Wonder Transit X smart […]
Fujitsu Launches Secure Supply Chain Service in Japan Aug. 20, 2026. - Fujitsu Limited has introduced the Fujitsu Trusted Supplychain Service, a new information-sharing platform designed to enhance security across supply chains. Launched on August 20, 2026, this service facilitates secure data exchange and communication, adhering to the NIST SP 800-171 security standard set by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology. The service is the first of its kind in […]
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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 […]
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