TOKYO, Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Yamato Transport Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Seiichi Awa), Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (Headquarters: Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, President and CEO: Karl Deppen; hereafter “MFTBC”), and TIER IV, Inc. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and CEO: Shinpei Kato; hereafter “TIER IV”) have been selected for a Japanese government project to test autonomous trucks for long-haul transportation. Featuring a tractor developed by MFTBC and TIER IV, paired with a Yamato Group trailer, the proof of concept aims to validate vehicle performance, safety and operational feasibility under real-world conditions on Yamato Group’s Kanto–Kansai route.

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism project will inform ongoing development of autonomous driving technology, paving the way for the deployment of Level 4 *1 autonomous semi-trailer trucks for long-haul operations on Yamato Group’s route.

Overview

*1 The vehicle can operate fully autonomously under specific conditions, such as designated areas, weather, or speed.

*2 A human driver is in the vehicle, but the system allows hands-off operation in certain scenarios.

Contact

Yamato Transport Co., Ltd.
Corporate Communications Department
TEL: 03-3248-5822

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation
Global Communications & Marketing Department
Mail: fuso.news@daimlertruck.com

TIER IV, Inc.
Marketing Communications Department
Mail: pr@tier4.jp

COLOGNE, Germany, Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from iQingdao:

From October 4^th to 8^th, 2025, a group of 21 local food industry export-oriented enterprises appeared at Anuga HORIZON 2025 (ANUGA for short), organized by China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Qingdao Sub-Council (CCPIT, Qingdao for short). This event fully demonstrated the excellent quality and innovation capacity of “Made in Qingdao” to global purchasers by building the overall image of “Superior Products of Qingdao“.

As the largest Qingdao pavilion at European food exhibition, this “Superior Products of Qingdao” Pavilion at ANUGA 2025 covered 168.5 square meters. It showcased a dozen of quality specialities in Qingdao, such as nut baking, chilli products, frozen vegetables, and meat. A total of 2,783 customers were received and intention orders amounted to approximately 180 million RMB, among which the turnover of chilli products, nut baking, and meat dominated.

The food and beverage industry in Qingdao featured solid foundations, large scales, complete supply chains, and quality products. On this basis, several industrial clusters with distinctive characteristics and strong competitiveness have come into being. Accordingly, the “Superior Products of Qingdao” Pavilion at ANUGA 2025 attracted numerous overseas clients by its overall high-standard image.

According to Communist Party of China Qingdao Municipal Committee and Qingdao Municipal People’s Government, CCPIT, Qingdao sets up “Superior Products of Qingdao” Pavilion at influential overseas exhibitions to facilitate local enterprises to “go global”. Furthermore, it intends to optimize exhibition organization and strengthen liaisons at home and abroad. Specifically, CCPIT, Qingdao will realize its specialized trade promotion by virtue of upgraded overall image, precise business matching, and diversified advertising in the near future, etc. In this way, more and more superior export-oriented enterprises in Qingdao can expand markets and secure orders overseas.   

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As the Double 10 shopping festival approaches, the energy of excitement is palpable across Malaysia, marking one of the biggest opportunities for smart savings and essential home upgrades! For Malaysian shoppers navigating the tropical heat and looking for practical, stylish solutions, this year’s Double 10 is the perfect time. That’s why Comfee is launching an exclusive array of discounts, limited-time offers, and truly attractive giveaways across platforms. It’s the ideal moment for every Malaysian household to refresh their living spaces with the style, innovation, and dependable reliability that Comfee products are known for, helping you experience a new level of cooling comfort and smart living.

Comfee is rolling out exclusive deals to make the celebration even more rewarding. From October 9 (8:00 PM) to October 14 (7:59 PM), shoppers can unlock a series of special deals during the Double 10 Mega Sale:

• Enjoy RM50 off per unit instantly on Shopee purchases.
• Leave a 5-star rating with photo review of Comfee AC, the first 30 fans get a free Huawei Band 10!
• Follow Comfee official Shopee store, post the screenshot while tagging Comfee’s official account on any social media platform, 20,000 free drinks of Mixue lemon water are waiting for you! (Please contact Comfee official Shopee store’s customer service for details).

To mark this year’s Double 10, Comfee highlights its signature product — the Comfee Gusto inverter air conditioner, the ideal choice for those seeking energy savings, cooling comfort, and long-term reliability.

• Powered by ECO+ AI Algorithm, Comfee Gusto inverter AC achieves over 30% energy savings, it helps users reduce electricity costs while maintaining comfort in the whole summer.
• Control your AC with just an APP on your phone: By automatically turning on/off from 15km away and customizing cooling mode by needs, a comfy and cooling summer just at your ease.
• The built-in Active Clean+ self-cleaning system performs a 42-minute deep frost-cleaning cycle to maintain a fresh and healthy environment.
• With golden coating on both the aircon and compressor, it makes Gusto more resistant in oxidation & corrosion and furnishes a steadier and long-lasting working environment, efficiently preventing bacteria from breeding and spreading.
• Engineered for durability, Gusto features a reliable PCB with UV conformal coating that improves anti-corrosion capability and a wide voltage range of 80V–265V to ensure stable performance under power fluctuations.

Don’t Miss Out! Join Comfee in celebrating the Double 10 Mega Sale and discover how innovative cooling can make every day more comfortable. Plus, enjoy peace of mind with our great warranty that 3 years for the general and 5 years for the compressor. Visit the Comfee Official Shopee Store during the promotional period to unlock exclusive deals, claim special rewards, and bring home smart comfort that lasts all year long.

Comfee Official Shops:

• Shopee

OSAKA, Japan, Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — InterContinental Osaka (3-60 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka) is delighted to announce the launch of three exclusive Incredible Occasions that provide truly memorable experiences for their guests. Focusing on modern luxury travelers and diners who tend to place great value on experience in their lives, InterContinental Osaka is now offering truly unique and memorable opportunities to gather with family and friends, and to ensure that each moment will be a truly unforgettable occasion.   

The Incredible Occasions at InterContinental Osaka are currently available for high end dining in the private dining room at Michelin star Pierre restaurant, exciting children’s birthday parties in the private dining room at NOKA Roast & Grill and a truly unique weekend experience in the hotel’s 3-bedroom Residence on the top floor. All of these exclusive venues, combined with meticulous planning and service, allow guests to long-lasting create memories with friends and loved ones.

1. Incredible Dinner Parties
For gastronomy enthusiasts and wine lovers, Pierre; the 9 consecutive year awarded Michelin Starred French Restaurant invites diners for a private dinner party in their own private space. Pierre provides authentic French cuisine with a Japanese flourish, inspired by Chef Shibahara. To make the evening even more dramatic, the venue itself transforms into a verdant garden of seasonal flowers and decorations to bring the dining experience to the next level.

2. Incredible Birthdays
For families who are looking for a fun and vibrant venue to organize their child’s birthday party, NOKA Roast & Grill offers an enticing package. With child friendly decorations, balloons and buffet menus, the culinary team at the hotel will also create an original birthday cake and also offer a cooking class, specifically designed for children. The team at InterContinental Osaka team will realize the dreams of the birthday boy or girl, and a selection of entertainment options are available upon request. Throughout the event, parents can enjoy Champagne and canapes whilst the children are happily entertained.

3. Incredible Weekenders
For an intimate occasion with friends and loved ones, InterContinental Osaka is offering their dedicated space on the top floor with their 3-bedroom Residence, complete with outdoor terrace. In this stunning venue, guests can enjoy their own exclusive and private party, complete with private DJ, original menus from the culinary team and a selection of Champagne and beverages. After partying the night away, the next morning guests will be reinvigorated with their own private yoga session on the terrace, and a gourmet breakfast in the comfort of their room.

For more information and enquiries, please check the hotel website
https://icosaka.com/en/incredibleoccasions/ 

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SINGAPORE, Oct. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Durapower Group (‘Durapower’), a Singapore-based leader in advanced lithium-ion battery solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Turkish industrial group Kıvanç Enerji (‘Kıvanç’) on October 8, 2025, in Detroit, United States (US). The partnership will evaluate a joint venture for battery cell and pack manufacturing in Turkey to supply the US, while supporting the adoption of clean energy and enhancing supply chain resilience.

“Durapower is proud to partner with Kıvanç, establishing the foundation for a strategic battery manufacturing hub to serve the US and the Americas. By uniting over 15 years of Durapower’s cell and pack expertise with Kıvanç’s strong industrial capabilities, this collaboration underscores our shared commitment to driving lithium-ion battery adoption through innovation, scale, and global partnership,” said Sanjay Bakshi, Senior Group Director for the Americas Market, Durapower.

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), US demand for electric vehicle batteries is set to more than double between 2024 and 2030, rising from 116 GWh to over 280 GWh annually. Through this alliance, Durapower and Kıvanç aim to establish a sustainable, diversified supply chain to meet this surge in demand while supporting the global transition to clean energy.

Strategic Collaborations to Drive Growth

The initial plan centres on a GWh-scale facility producing Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate (LMFP), Nickel Manganese Cobalt-oxide (NMC), and/or NMC-XNO chemistries. The collaboration envisions a phased capacity buildout, aligning with regional market demand for energy storage and commercial mobility applications. Subject to suitable market conditions, there is also long-term potential for establishing a local battery manufacturing facility in the US.

“This strategic partnership enables us to integrate Durapower’s battery systems with Kıvanç’s solar modules to deliver comprehensive renewable energy solutions for institutional and commercial markets, including distributed generation projects. We will also explore direct-to-utility bidding and PPA-based deployment opportunities. Given Kıvanç’s active role in the Balkans as a renewable energy investor, this collaboration is expected to extend into those markets as well,” said Nizamettin Derbil, Deputy General Manager, Kıvanç Enerji.

For more information about the companies’ operations, visit https://durapowergroup.com/ and https://www.kivancenerji.com.tr/homepage.html.

About Durapower Group

Headquartered in Singapore, Durapower provides end-to-end energy storage solutions for electric mobility and renewable energy applications, including on-and off-road electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, electric marine vessels, and stationary storage systems. Since 2009, Durapower has focused on Lithium-Ion cell R&D, manufacturing, and system integration, with a global presence in 25 countries and 70 cities across Europe, China, India, and Southeast Asia. The group is committed to scalable, sustainable batteries that support the circular economy, empowering lives and transforming the future towards a carbon neutral economy. Durapower does not manufacture, sell or distribute batteries intended for use in relation to household or consumer electronics.

About Kıvanç Enerji

Kıvanç Enerji is a family-owned industrial group with operations spanning textiles, renewable energy, recycled paper, and solar panel manufacturing. The Group is also involved in electricity production, trading, and power plant development, targeting 1.3 GW of mainly solar capacity with battery storage.

Kıvanç Enerji plans to expand its solar panel output by commissioning a second production line, and its Board has approved further investments in Turkey to add 5 GW EVA-EPE-POE, 5 GW Ingot + Wafer, and 5 GW Cell capacity, enabling the group to offer non-Chinese solar panels and cells to the US market.