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AS Watson Celebrates World Pharmacists Day

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Honouring Over 3,000 Pharmacists and Nearly 10,000 Health Professionals Worldwide


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 September 2025 – On World Pharmacists Day, AS Watson proudly celebrates the dedication and expertise of its global network of pharmacists and health professionals, who play a pivotal role in helping customers lead healthier lives.

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“On this meaningful day, we extend our deepest gratitude to over 3,000 pharmacists and nearly 10,000 health professionals at AS Watson across the globe. Their commitment goes far beyond in-store services—they also provide online consultations in most of our markets, ensuring customers receive trusted health advice anytime, anywhere. Their expertise is essential in helping our customers navigate their health journeys with confidence,” said Peter Macnab, International Commercial Director of AS Watson.

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Meeting the Rising Demand for Health and Wellness

AS Watson’s health and wellness business continues to accelerate, fuelled by evolving customer expectations, a growing focus on preventive care, and strong category growth. In the past 12 months alone, overall health & beauty sales have increased by over 10%, with the vitamins & dietary supplements category also rising more than 10%, and the diet & fitness category seeing an impressive surge of over 20%.

Weight management has emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments, with sales of related products and services soaring by 130%. As global obesity rates climb, more customers are turning to trusted pharmacists for safe, expert guidance. AS Watson’s pharmacists provide access to weight management medicines and supplements, along with personalised advice on nutrition, lifestyle, and sustainable health practices empowering customers to take a holistic approach to their wellbeing.

Complementing this category momentum is the rapid adoption of AS Watson’s O+O (Offline plus Online) retail strategy. Online sales of health products have surged by 30% year-on-year, underscoring a shift in consumer behaviour towards convenient O+O access to trusted health essentials. This surge reflects not only a preference for O+O shopping experience but also a growing tendency among customers to proactively manage their wellbeing.

In response to these trends, AS Watson has significantly expanded its health product portfolio, offering a comprehensive range, from vitamins and supplements to condition-specific solutions. AS Watson is committed to supporting every customer’s unique health journey with both breadth and depth of choice.

Empowering Health Customers Across Age Groups

AS Watson is witnessing a dynamic shift in customer demographics, with both younger and silver generations increasingly prioritising their health and wellbeing.

There’s has been remarkable year-on-year growth of 30% in the young customer segment seeking health products. This surge reflects a growing awareness among younger consumers about preventive care, wellness. They are actively seeking expert advice and convenient access to products that support their lifestyle and long-term health goals.

Meanwhile, the silver generation now represents over 30% of AS Watson’s health customers and continues to grow steadily. Spending 1.4 times more than the average health shopper, they reflect increasing engagement and purchasing power, underscoring the importance of personalised health solutions tailored to their needs.

Peter added, “We are proud to serve a diverse and growing customer base. Both younger and silver generation are powerful forces in the health category, and we are committed to supporting them with relevant products, expert advice, and a seamless O+O health shopping experience.”

As AS Watson continues to evolve with the changing health landscape, our commitment to innovation, accessibility, and customer-centric care remains stronger than ever. By empowering pharmacists and health professionals with the right tools and platforms, we’re shaping the future of health retail—one that is more personalised, inclusive, and digitally connected.

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#AyamBersamaMu: Ayam Brand™ and Sunway XFarms Join Forces to Empower Children with Nutrition and Real-World Learning

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The collaboration combines hands-on learning for children with nationwide food aid distribution to over 1,000 underprivileged individuals.


KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 September 2025 – Ayam Brand™, a household name with over 130 years of heritage, has once again reinforced its long-standing commitment to nutrition and community well-being through a collaborative CSR initiative with Sunway XFarms. #AyamBersamaMu brings together 60 children from underprivileged backgrounds for a day of experiential learning focused on healthy eating, sustainable farming, with fun, interactive activities. At the same time, the initiative extends its reach to over 1,000 underprivileged individuals nationwide through the distribution of nutritious food aid.

Ayam Brand™ in collaboration with Sunway XFarms brings together 60 children from Rumah Pengasih Warga Prihatin (RPWP) and Rumah Kebajikan & Anak Yatim Darul Najjah (An Najjah) for a day of experiential learning focused on healthy eating, sustainable farming, with fun, interactive activities
Ayam Brand™ in collaboration with Sunway XFarms brings together 60 children from Rumah Pengasih Warga Prihatin (RPWP) and Rumah Kebajikan & Anak Yatim Darul Najjah (An Najjah) for a day of experiential learning focused on healthy eating, sustainable farming, with fun, interactive activities

Ayam Brand™ has a proud legacy of promoting healthier eating habits among children and underserved communities. #AyamBersamaMu is part of its ongoing nationwide CSR programme to make nutritious food accessible to those who need it most. With more than a decade of impactful CSR work, Ayam Brand™ continues to combine food provision with nutritional education, creating lasting benefits for the communities it serves.

The one-day event at Sunway XFarms gives children an immersive experience that links nutrition and healthy-eating with real-world farming practices. Activities include an engaging “Suku Suku Separuh” nutrition sharing session featuring Ayam Brand™ products, a hydroponics farming workshop using Ayam Brand™ cans, and a tour of Sunway XFarms’ greenhouse facilities. The day concluded with a wholesome “Farm-to-Fork” lunch, where children enjoyed meals prepared with Ayam Brand™ products and fresh produce of vegetables from the farm. These activities are designed to build awareness of healthier food choices among the younger generation, while reinforcing the importance of sustainable living in everyday life.

“At Ayam Brand™, we believe that nutrition and education must go hand-in-hand to create meaningful change. Through #AyamBersamaMu we empower children to understand healthy eating while also addressing immediate food needs in communities, we are building a stronger foundation for the future,” says Teoh Wei Ling, Head of Marketing at Ayam Brand™.

“Our partnership with Ayam Brand™ demonstrates how collaboration can drive impact. By combining nutrition with sustainable urban farming, we hope to inspire children with practical knowledge while ensuring communities have access to nutritious meals,” says Afdhal Nayan, Chief Executive Officer of Sunway XFarms.

Beyond the event, Ayam Brand™ extends its impact nationwide by distributing food aid to underprivileged individuals through its trusted NGO partner, Food Aid Foundation. This outreach is set to benefit up to 1,000 recipients, ensuring that the impact of the programme lasts well beyond a single day.
The combination of education and distribution reflects Ayam Brand™’s holistic approach to tackling food security while empowering future generations with the knowledge and tools to make healthier choices.
#AyamBersamaMu continues Ayam Brand™’s legacy of impactful CSR, reflecting its vision of making nutritious food accessible while nurturing healthier generations. Through partnerships with organisations like Sunway XFarms and Food Aid Foundation, Ayam Brand™ is committed to strengthening food security and empowering communities nationwide.

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Ayam Brand™

Ayam Brand™, a 133-year old Malayan heritage brand famed for its wide range of quality, preservative-free, no added MSG, healthy, convenient and Halal certified canned food. Ayam Brand™ products are manufactured in state-of-the-art facilities that meet the highest international standards with worldwide-recognized certifications (HACCP, ISO 9001). All Ayam Brand™ products are on the JAKIM (Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia) whitelist of Trusted Halal Food Brand. Ayam Brand™ has been ranked in the Top 10 as Malaysia’s most chosen FMCG brands, according to Kantar Malaysia Brand Footprint Study 2024.

Vientiane-Boten Expressway Set for Completion by 2030, Says Deputy Prime Minister

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Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith announced during a welcoming ceremony for Xu Hao, Vice Governor of China’s Yunnan Province, on 24 September in Vientiane (Photo: Pathetlao)

The Vientiane-Boten Expressway, linking Laos’s capital to Boten in Luang Namtha Province, is expected to be completed by 2030, Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith announced during a welcoming ceremony for Xu Hao, Vice Governor of China’s Yunnan Province, on 24 September in Vientiane.

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Dr. Shunpei Yamazaki of Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd. Renews GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS (TM) Title of “Most Patents Credited as Inventor” with 20,120 Patents

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ATSUGI, Japan, Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Dr. Shunpei Yamazaki of Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd. (SEL) has renewed his own GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS (TM) title of “Most patents credited as inventor” with a total of 20,120 patents on semiconductor devices, displays, and analog AI as of March 31, 2025. This achievement surpasses his previous records of 3,245 patents in 2004, 6,314 in 2011, and 11,353 in 2016.

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This record was verified by six IP experts on July 9, 2025. Dr. Yamazaki received a record certificate from a Guinness World Records adjudicator on September 17, 2025. It includes patents granted in countries such as Japan, the United States, South Korea, China, and Germany from 1969 to March 31, 2025. Notably, Thomas Edison (U.S., 1847-1931), known as the “king of invention,” held 2,332 patents during his lifetime; Dr. Yamazaki has significantly exceeded this number.

Yamazaki’s comment: “More than 20,000 patents are the result of nearly 60 years of research. Encouraged by this record, we will continue to promote the development of technologies such as ultra-low power consumption LSIs and analog AI that can help prevent global warming.”

Dr. Shunpei Yamazaki’s Profile
Doctor of Engineering, Chairman & CEO of Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd. (SEL)
He was born in 1942. In 1970, he invented a basic device of a non-volatile memory known as “flash memory” (basic inventions of 41 patents including Japanese Patent No. 886343; Japanese Examined Patent Application Publication No. 50-36955, and U.S. Patent No. 3,878,549). In 1980, he founded SEL and assumed the position of Representative Director. In 1997, he was awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon from the Cabinet Office of the Japanese Government for the innovation of MOS LSI element technology. He presented an oxide semiconductor FET with an extremely low off-state current on the order of yA/micrometer (10 to the power of -24 A/micrometer) *1 & *2.

He is a Life Fellow of IEEE, a foreign member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA), a WAC (World Academy of Ceramics) academician, and an ECS (Electrochemical Society) fellow. He received an Honorary Doctor Degree of Culture from Doshisha University. He is also a member of Doshisha Shayu, a title given to distinguished contributors to Doshisha.

About Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.
SEL has been practicing a unique business model that is specialized toward research and development. SEL is focusing on the research and development of ultra-low power consumption large-scale integrated circuits (OSLSI), analog AI, and organic EL displays, using crystalline oxide semiconductors (including CAAC-OS *3), and electronic circuits and OLED elements for higher-performance OLED displays.

The website of Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co., Ltd.:
https://www.sel.co.jp/en/ 

*1 yA/micrometer: The y (yocto) in yA/micrometer is one of the International System of Units (SI) prefixes, and yA/micrometer represents “yoctoampere/micrometer” or 10 to the power of -24 A/micrometer.
*2 K. Kato et al., Jpn. J. Appl. Phys., 51, 021201-01 (2012)
*3 CAAC-OS: c-axis aligned crystal oxide semiconductor
*OSLSI, CAAC-OS, and CAAC are Japanese registered trademarks of SEL. (Nos. 5698906, 5473535, and 5473530)

L’Oréal announces top startups heading to Singapore for 2025 Grand Finale of the biggest Beauty Tech open innovation competition

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Top innovators from across the SAPMENA region to compete for a L’Oréal-funded commercial pilot opportunity and a year-long mentorship program 

SINGAPORE, Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Top innovative startups from across the South Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa (SAPMENA) region are one step closer to win a L’Oréal-funded commercial pilot opportunity and year-long mentorship program. After a rigorous evaluation process by industry experts, 10 startups from the SAPMENA region have emerged as grand finalists of L’Oréal’s 2025 SAPMENA Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program, each offering bold, scalable and tech-driven solutions that address critical challenges in the beauty industry.

The biggest Beauty Tech open innovation competition of this geographical scale, the Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program intensifies L’Oréal’s startup focus and investment in beauty innovation. During the Grand Finale in Singapore on 7 November, these 10 finalists will pitch their ideas to a distinguished judging panel of industry experts from L’Oréal, Google, Meta and Veros Ventures. These innovative startups represent some of the most promising talent from SAPMENA, a region known for its rapid growth, large population, and young, digitally-savvy consumers. 

Grand Finalists of L’Oréal’s 2025 SAPMENA Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program

  1. Betterdata (Singapore): Betterdata offers large-scale synthetic data generation, ensuring privacy and the provision of synthetic data for analytics and model training.
  2. Digital First AI (UAE): Digital First AI is a platform which supercharges marketing campaigns and maximises ROIs through proprietary AI agents and workflows.
  3. Halo AI (UAE): Halo AI helps brands scale their content creator collaborations with AI-powered analysis to manage, vet and select creators.
  4. Heatseeker (Australia): Heatseeker enables marketers to run live, in-market experiments with real customers using its AI-powered platform, providing rapid, quantitative evidence.
  5. Infloso AI (India): Infloso AI is an ecosystem of AI tools at the convergence of technology, marketing, advertising and the creator economy, helping marketers build brands across platforms.
  6. Newera Bio (Australia): Newera Bio develops bio-based dyes and binders for the cosmetic and textile sectors that significantly lower the cost and resource intensity of material dyeing while improving performance.
  7. Springboards (Australia): Springboards AI is a cloud-based AI platform designed to accelerate and enhance creativity with AI-powered tools to assist creatives in research, ideation, concept validation and campaign creation.
  8. Sravathi AI (India): Sravathi AI is a silico chemistry AI platform that designs and develops advanced pharma using AI, molecular modelling, biochemistry and chemical engineering.
  9. Without (India): Without is a material science enterprise ethically transforming unrecyclable waste into high-quality, recyclable materials and products, creating a circular economy.
  10. Wubble.ai (Singapore): Wubble.ai is the world’s first enterprise grade AI solution for businesses to create royalty-free, personalised music in seconds.

During the Grand Finale on 7 November, these teams will compete for the opportunity to work with L’Oréal in a commercial pilot with one of the Group’s 37 international brands, tap into potential exposure in 35 markets across the SAPMENA region, and embark on a year-long mentorship program with senior executives from L’Oréal and the program partners.

Lex Bradshaw-Zanger, Chief Marketing & Digital Officer for L’Oréal SAPMENA, said, “The high quality of entries for the 2025 Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program truly speaks to the exceptional creativity and ingenuity of these innovative startups in beauty tech. At L’Oréal, we know that we cannot innovate alone, and collaborating with these leading startups allows us to explore new ideas, test groundbreaking solutions and push the boundaries of beauty tech to redefine what beauty can be. Congratulations to the teams competing in the Grand Finale and I look forward to seeing their pitches in Singapore this November.”

L’Oréal is dedicated to fostering a culture of innovation. Fast Company named L’Oréal in its Top 50 2024 Best Workplaces for Innovators list and winner of the Beauty and Fashion category, in recognition of its commitment to encourage and develop innovation at all levels.

About the Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program in SAPMENA
The Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program is the biggest Beauty Tech open innovation competition of this geographical scale. Designed to discover, support and nurture promising startups from across the South Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa (SAPMENA) region, the competition is open to startups from countries including Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam.

Startups are given the opportunity to develop their pilots in Beauty Tech innovation in one of five challenge themes: Consumer Experience, Content & Media, New Commerce, Tech for Good and Science for Beauty. Top innovators crowned during four regional finals (Middle East, India, Australia & New Zealand, and Southeast Asia) advance to the SAPMENA Grand Finale on 7 November 2025. The judging panel comprises industry experts from L’Oréal, Google, Meta and Veros Ventures.

The top three Grand Finale winners will win a L’Oréal-funded commercial pilot opportunity and a year-long mentorship program with senior executives from L’Oréal and the program partners. Startups that run successful pilots in SAPMENA could gain access to L’Oréal’s global network, with the SAPMENA region acting as a launchpad to leverage valuable partnerships and market insights.

For more information, visit http://bigbang.lorealsapmena.com/.


About L’Oréal South Asia Pacific, Middle East, and North Africa (SAPMENA) Zone
Home to 3 billion people and 40% of the world’s population, the South Asia Pacific, Middle East & North Africa (SAPMENA) Zone is a major growth engine for L’Oréal and a global talent hub. The SAPMENA Zone was formed in 2021 to drive focus on consumer needs and growth in many of the world’s most populous, young and fast-growing economies. Across 13 entities and 35 markets spanning New Zealand to Morocco, the L’Oréal SAPMENA Zone is reinventing beauty experiences for our consumers through a portfolio of over 30 international brands and game-changing Beauty Tech innovations. Our business model is built on responsible and sustainable growth, with commitments which focus on three key areas – the planet, the people and our products.

About L’Oréal
For 115 years, L’Oréal, the world’s leading beauty player, has devoted itself to one thing only: fulfilling the beauty aspirations of consumers around the world. Our purpose, to create the beauty that moves the world, defines our approach to beauty as essential, inclusive, ethical, generous and committed to social and environmental sustainability. With our broad portfolio of 37 international brands and ambitious sustainability commitments in our L’Oréal for the Future programme, we offer each and every person around the world the best in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility, while celebrating beauty in its infinite plurality.

With more than 90,000 committed employees, a balanced geographical footprint and sales across all distribution networks (ecommerce, mass market, department stores, pharmacies, perfumeries, hair salons, branded and travel retail), in 2024 the Group generated sales amounting to 43.48 billion euros. With 21 research centres across 13 countries around the world and a dedicated Research and Innovation team of over 4,000 scientists and 8,000 Digital talents, L’Oréal is focused on inventing the future of beauty and becoming a Beauty Tech powerhouse.

In 2025, L’Oréal Groupe has been named the most innovative company in Europe by Fortune magazine, out of 300 companies, in a ranking spanning 21 countries and 16 industries in Europe.

More information on https://www.loreal.com/en/mediaroom

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Sonia MEYER sonia.meyer@loreal.com 

VinFast and MUFG Bank partner up over a $100 million Green Loan facility

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SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 September 2025 – VinFast has secured a USD 100 million Green Loan facility from MUFG Bank, Ltd., to be used for VinFast’s development and international expansion strategy. The loan marks the beginning of a long-term relationship between the parties, demonstrative of the commitment of both VinFast and MUFG to advance the green transition in Vietnam and globally.

VinFast and MUFG Bank have partnered under a USD 100 million green loan facility.
VinFast and MUFG Bank have partnered under a USD 100 million green loan facility.

The USD 100 million credit facility is structured as a green loan. Under this arrangement, the loan proceeds will be used to support VinFast’s development and expansion as a pure-electric vehicle company.

VinFast aims to strategically deploy the new capital on key projects to expand the company’s business and presence in Asia, promote revenue growth and optimize costs to achieve long-term success.

Ms. Pham Nguyen Anh Thu, Deputy CEO of Investment of VinFast, commented: “The inaugural USD 100 million green credit facility from MUFG Bank does not only bolster our financial capacity, but also reaffirms our commitment to the global green energy transition. We value MUFG’s leadership in sustainable finance in Vietnam, and look forward to developing a long-term and prosperous partnership.”

Mr. Takao Nozaki, MUFG Bank’s Managing Director, Regional Head of Vietnam stated: “We are delighted to support the sustainable development of VinFast and its emergence as a pioneering force in the electric vehicle industry. With our strong expertise and track record in sustainable financing and experience in renewables and clean energy sectors, we are well-positioned to empower VinFast’s electric vehicle development efforts and international expansion strategy. Our partnership with VinFast aligns with MUFG’s strategic priorities in promoting net-zero cooperation, supporting green transition and the growth of clean energy solutions globally. We look forward to seeing VinFast’s continued success and are proud to be part of their journey towards a sustainable future.”

This first-time collaboration underscores MUFG’s confidence in VinFast’s groundbreaking vision, growth potential, and inspiring development story, whilst promising to unlock future development opportunities. Together, the parties aim to explore the potential of the rapidly growing electric vehicle industry while creating positive values for the community.

The facility agreement between VinFast and MUFG Bank comes at a time when MUFG is playing a prominent role in promoting Vietnam’s sustainable development. As Chairman of the Banking Working Group (2023-2025), MUFG has coordinated with Vietnamese ministries to organize specialized discussions on green finance, carbon credit mechanisms, startup support, and ESG initiatives, affirming its position as a crucial green finance bridge.

Eight years since its establishment, VinFast has emerged as one of the few pure-electric vehicle companies globally with a diverse product portfolio and a successfully listing on NASDAQ. In 2024, the Company secured the number one position in the domestic automotive market, established presence in key markets such as North America and Europe, and is steadily expanding into promising markets such as India, Indonesia, and the Philippines, leveraging the strength of Vingroup’s comprehensive green ecosystem built around VinFast vehicles.
Hashtag: #VinFast

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About VinFast

VinFast (NASDAQ: VFS), a subsidiary of Vingroup JSC, Vietnam’s largest conglomerates, is a pure-play electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer with the mission of making EVs accessible to everyone. VinFast’s product lineup today includes a wide range of electric SUVs, e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-buses. VinFast is currently embarking on its next growth phase through rapid expansion of its distribution and dealership network globally and increasing its manufacturing capacities with a focus on key markets across North America, Europe and Asia. Learn more at: .

About MUFG Bank

MUFG Bank, Ltd. is Japan’s premier bank, with a global network spanning around 40 countries. Outside of Japan, the bank offers an extensive scope of commercial and investment banking products and services to businesses, governments and individuals worldwide. MUFG Bank’s parent, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the world’s leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, MUFG has a global network with approximately 2,000 locations in more than 40 countries. The Group has about 150,000 employees and offers services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing. The Group aims to “be the world’s most trusted financial group” through close collaboration among our operating companies and flexibly respond to all of the financial needs of our customers, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. MUFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York stock exchanges. For more information, visit .

Tenchijin’s “KnoWaterleak” and AISIN’s “Michi-log” Announcing Collaboration on Japan’s First Pilot Project for Integrated Road and Water Infrastructure Management in Iwata City

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Collaboration between Satellite Data and In-Vehicle AI, Looking Toward Global Expansion


SHIZUOKA, JAPAN – Media OutReach Newswire – 25 September 2025 – Tenchijin Inc., a space-tech innovator revolutionizing sustainable water infrastructure management, in partnership with AISIN Corporation, a global automotive parts supplier and Toyota Motor Corporation group company, has launched “Pilot Project for Enhancing Infrastructure Management,” Japan’s first pilot project for integrated management of road and water infrastructure in Iwata City, Japan, in support of local taxi company, Entetsu-Taxi. The three parties—Tenchijin, AISIN and Iwata City—held a basic agreement signing ceremony on August 19, 2025. This pilot project will be conducted in Iwata City from September 2025 through the end of February 2026 (planned). The project aims to establish an integrated management model for road and water infrastructure, with a view to expanding it nationwide in Japan and, in the future, internationally.

Project Scheme

Project Scheme

Tenchijin’s KnoWaterleak is an innovative platform that harnesses satellite data and AI to predict and prevent water infrastructure risks.

AISIN’s Michi-log is a road maintenance and management service equipped with new AI-powered functions.

In this project, the results of KnoWaterleak’s water leakage risk assessment will be incorporated into Michi-log. This collaboration allows verification of correlations between underground water pipe deterioration and surface-level road abnormalities.

This project integrates road and water infrastructure data that have traditionally been managed separately and aims to promote interdepartmental collaboration within municipalities and present a model case for more efficient local government operations.

Project Details

  1. Incorporate the results of KnoWaterleak’s water leakage risk assessment into the Michi-log dashboard.
  2. Equip two Iwata City road patrol vehicles and one Entetsu-Taxi vehicle with Michi-log’s in-vehicle camera and onboard equipment.
  3. These vehicles drive freely, including in high leak-risk areas, and capture road surface images at pre-registered locations.
  4. Michi-log analyzes the captured images to detect abnormal road conditions, including IRI*, cracks, potholes, and surface-level leaks.
  5. Incorporate the collected road surface data into KnoWaterleak to verify correlations with historical leak records and leak risk data and improve the prediction performance of both KnoWaterleak and Michi-log.

*IRI = International Roughness Index

By analyzing the overlap between road surface abnormalities and areas of high underground leak risk, we can precisely identify early signs of sinkholes or road subsidence originating from water leaks. Through the integration of road and water information that was traditionally managed separately, this project promotes interdepartmental collaboration and presents a model case for more efficient local government operations.

Project Overview

Project Period: September 2025 – February 2026 (planned)
Project Location: Iwata City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Participating Organizations and Roles:

  • Iwata City: Provision of demonstration field, guidance on administrative operations.
  • Tenchijin: Evaluate and analyze leak risks using satellite data and AI (KnoWaterleak).
  • AISIN: Detect road abnormalities such as potholes and inspect asphalt surfaces using AI (Michi-log).

Entetsu-Taxi: Collect driving data in Iwata City using a Michi-log–equipped vehicle.
Hashtag: #Tenchijin #KnoWaterleak #SatelliteTechnology #WaterLeakage #Sustainability #LeakageDetection #PilotProject #Collaboration




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Tenchijin, Inc.

About Tenchijin KnoWaterleak

KnoWaterleak is an innovative platform that harnesses satellite data and AI to predict and prevent water infrastructure risks. The system analyzes space-derived data to identify potential leaks within 100-meter square zones, providing unprecedented insights through a 5-level risk evaluation system.

Through continuous AI learning and data collection, the platform demonstrates efficiency in sustainable water management. This technology has earned recognition from Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare at the 7th Infrastructure Maintenance Grand Prize.

About Tenchijin Inc.

Tenchijin, Inc. is a space-tech innovator leveraging satellite data and AI to detect hidden water infrastructure risks, predict potential leaks, and drive more sustainable, efficient water management through space-derived insights. Our flagship product, KnoWaterleak, combines satellite technology with advanced AI algorithms to proactively identify and prevent costly infrastructure failures, enabling organizations to manage their water systems more sustainably.

Company Overview:

  • Company Name: Tenchijin Inc.
  • Address: 5F, Nihonbashi 1-chome Mitsui Building, 1-4-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
  • Representative: Yasuhito Sakuraba, CEO
  • Business Content: Land evaluation consulting using satellite data

Website: https://knowaterleak.space/

For inquiries regarding the expansion of Tenchijin COMPASS KnoWaterleak globally: Asia Business Development Representative: asia-t@tenchijin.co.jp

About Michi-log

A support service for road maintenance management by detecting abnormal road conditions based on information collected from operating vehicles, providing such information to the municipalities supporting the formulation of repair plans, and preparing road maintenance plans after repair.
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About AISIN Corporation

AISIN Corporation is a top ten, global Tier One supplier of essential automotive components, systems and technologies for OEM and aftermarket customers. AISIN has contributed to the rapid development of mobility with a wide range of products that include nearly all product categories that comprise a vehicle, such as Powertrain, Body, Electronics, Chassis & Vehicle Safety Systems, and Location Based Solutions. AISIN Group has 190+ consolidated companies and employs more than 120,000 people.

M31 Advances AIoT Innovation with Ultra Low Power Memory Compilers on TSMC N6eTM Platform

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HSINCHU, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — M31 Technology Corporation (M31), a leading silicon intellectual property (IP) provider, today announced its latest Ultra-Low Leakage (ULL), Extreme Low Leakage (ELL), and Low-VDD operation memory compilers at the 2025 TSMC North America Open Innovation Platform® (OIP) Ecosystem Forum.

M31 was honored with TSMC 2025 OIP IP Partner Award (Left)Scott Chang, CEO of M31
M31 was honored with TSMC 2025 OIP IP Partner Award (Left)Scott Chang, CEO of M31

Developed on TSMC’s advanced N6e platform, these compilers are optimized for ultra-low power consumption to meet the stringent requirements of AI-driven edge and IoT devices. Building on its proven low-power IP solutions for the TSMC N12eTM process, M31 expands its portfolio with the N6e platform, offering customized memory compilers leveraging LL, ULL, and ELL SRAM bit cells. These solutions are tailored for smart home, wearable, and other edge applications that demand an optimal balance between performance and minimal power consumption.

The ULL memory compilers for the TSMC N6e process offer high-density, high-performance SRAMs and high-performance One Port Register File, featuring redundancy, power gating, scan, built-in self-test (BIST) MUX, and wide-range dual-rail support enabling dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS). The high-sigma design methodology ensures robust operation under optimized margin conditions. M31’s ELL memory compilers on the TSMC N6e process further improve power efficiency, offering 50% power reduction in deep sleep mode, targeting designs with more stringent power and footprint constraints without compromising much on speed or customization flexibility. Low-VDD memory compilers could operate in 0.5V to provide extremely low power consumption, not only in dynamic power but also in leakage power. Together, these three types of memory compilers provide a versatile portfolio tailored to meet diverse design requirements across the TSMC N6e platform.

Additionally, M31 is deeply honored to receive the 2025 TSMC OIP Partner of the Year Award in the category of Specialty Process IP, marking its eighth consecutive year of earning this prestigious recognition. This consistent achievement underscores M31’s outstanding contributions and close collaboration within the TSMC Open Innovation Platform® (OIP) ecosystem, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted leader in silicon IP innovation. Scott Chang, M31 CEO, remarked, “M31’s long-standing partnership with TSMC is the cornerstone of our innovation. From the N12e Low-VDD solutions to the latest N6e ULL, ELL and Low-VDD memory compilers, we continue to deliver leading-edge IP that accelerates silicon success for AIoT and edge applications. We look forward to working even more closely with TSMC and the OIP ecosystem partners to drive the future of AI-powered technologies.”

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