June 30, 2026 Claude Science is an app that integrates the tools and packages that researchers most commonly use, produces auditable artifacts, and provides flexible access to computing resources. AI has the potential to dramatically accelerate the pace of scientific discovery and the development of healthcare interventions. Since launching our efforts in the life sciences last fall, we’ve worked to improve our model capabilities, make connections to the scientific ecosystem via MCPs and skills, and launch partnerships in an effort to realize this potential. Today, we’re introducing our most significant expansion of these efforts: Claude Science, an AI workbench for scientists. Claude Science is an app that integrates the tools and packages that researchers most commonly use, produces auditable artifacts, and provides flexible access to computing resources. Introducing Claude Science Scientific research is often tedious. Researchers must work across dozens of databases, each with their own schema, contend with file formats that require bespoke data pipelines and viewers, and transition between a roster of tools: PubMed, Jupyter, R, a cluster terminal, and more. Claude Science brings these fragmented tools into a single research environment where scientists can conduct all stages of their work. It helps you analyze literature and execute multi-step research, produces detailed artifacts, and lets you iteratively refine figures and manuscripts until they’re ready for publication. Every output carries an auditable history of how it was made, so you can validate and reproduce the results. Like a Jupyter Notebook, you can access Claude Science wherever you already work—locally on macOS or Linux, or on a remote machine over SSH or with an HPC login node. Users interact with a generalist coordinating agent with access to over 60 curated skills and connectors pre-configured for genomics, single-cell, proteomics, structural biology, cheminformatics, and more. These agents can spin up others and engage with specialist agents created by users. And a reviewer agent checks citations and calculations, flagging and correcting errors. We are releasing Claude Science today in beta for Claude Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise users, and will continue to refine the platform as we collect feedback from users. How it works Claude Science displays proteins, structures, and molecules natively, with every result reproducible and traced to its code. Rich scientific artifacts, fully reproducible. Scientific research is inherently visual, so Claude Science generates figures and manuscripts alongside the code that created them. It natively renders rich scientific artifacts, including 3D protein structures, genome browser tracks, chemical structures, and more. You can chat with the agent about any detail, annotating figures and manuscripts in-line so the agent knows what to address to make them publication-ready. When it generates a figure, Claude Science includes the exact code and environment that produced it, a plain-language description of how it was created, and the full message history. This allows you to understand the inputs, making the work easier to validate and reproduce even months later. You can ask Claude Science to make edits to figures in plain language—removing gridlines, for example, or changing an axis to log scale—and the agent will edit its own code. Manages your compute and scales on demand. Large analyses—folding a protein, for example, or running a genomics pipeline over a massive dataset—often require researchers to shift their focus to setting up a computing job, waiting while it’s sent to a cluster, checking whether it succeeded or failed, and pulling the results back. Claude Science handles this process for you. It drafts a plan, asks before reaching new resources, and lets you review or revoke any decision before writing and submitting the job to the computing resources your lab already uses (your own HPC cluster over SSH, or your Modal account for compute on demand), scaling the analysis from a single GPU to hundreds as needed. Because its agents work inside a running session that holds context in memory, even massive datasets only need to be loaded once. It runs on your lab’s own infrastructure—your laptop, Linux box, or HPC login node—so large or sensitive datasets never have to leave the systems they’re already on, and only the context needed for each step of the analysis is sent to Claude. As the pipeline runs, a reviewer agent inspects the outputs, flagging incorrect citations, untraceable numbers, and figures that don’t match their underlying code, and self-correcting as it goes. You can fork the session at any point to compare two approaches without losing the original thread. Domain-ready on day one. Scientific knowledge is scattered across hundreds of specialized sources. In biology, for example, relevant data might sit across resources such as UniProt, PDB, Ensembl, Reactome, ClinVar, ChEMBL, GEO—each with its own schema and query language—as well as in journals and preprint servers, and domain-specific open models. When you ask Claude Science a question in plain language, specialist agents query and synthesize across all of these sources so you don’t have to navigate them individually. Claude Science uses the skills in NVIDIA’s BioNeMo Agent Toolkit to connect natively to the life sciences models and libraries in BioNeMo, including Evo 2, Boltz-2, and OpenFold3. Scientists already have models, datasets, and pipelines they trust. Claude Science can connect to these as well, saving any pipeline as a reusable skill or accessing your lab’s preferred tool using a connector, with future sessions inheriting them automatically. This customizability allows you to access Claude, your proprietary data, and the validated tools you already rely on in one conversation. Claude Science benefits from our partners’ specialized expertise and platforms, while more scientists reach their tools through Claude. What scientists are doing with Claude Science Over the past few months, researchers have worked with Claude Science in beta for tasks like single-cell RNA sequencing analysis, CRISPR screen design, protein structure prediction, cheminformatics, and more. Manifold Bio designs tissue-targeting medicines—which home to a specific organ or cell type, so the drug acts where it’s needed and spares the rest of the body—and tests how millions of candidate binders corresponding to hundreds of targets distribute through a living body at once. Manifold used Claude Science to nominate the targets for its latest experiments. For each tissue and target, Claude Science assessed surface expression, trafficking, and safety, ranking candidates against the criteria Manifold has learned from its own internal proprietary data. What set Claude Science apart from a general coding assistant, Manifold said, was that it could do this end-to-end, gathering the right data and applying the right judgment with the context of past programs built in. Jérôme Lecoq, a neuroscientist at the Allen Institute, used Claude Science to build a multi-agent “computational review template” comprising about 20 custom skills geared towards writing long-form reviews. The sub-agents read through thousands of papers, pulling the central claim and the key quantitative finding, and storing them in an evidence state database. Then the pipeline constructs a narrative arc, writing the review section by section and delegating each to its own specialized sub-agent. Within each section, dedicated agents generate quantitative cross-study figures directly from the evidence database. A key component of the workflow, enabled by Claude Science, is the use of actor-critic pairs: one agent creates content while a separate reviewer agent evaluates it for accuracy and citation fidelity. Before Claude Science, it could take Lecoq’s team as many as two years to write such a review. He now has about 10 reviews, many more than 100 pages, with citations that were checked over by reviewer agents. The team is now working with domain experts to further refine the AI-based critic agents. And Stephen Francis, an associate professor and epidemiologist at the UCSF Brain Tumor Center, has used Claude Science to support studies on the molecular epidemiology of glioma, a type of primary tumor that begins in the glial cells of the brain. His lab investigates the genetic basis for how thousands of small-effect germline variants combine to shape individual susceptibility. Although this work predated Claude Science, Francis said the app has dramatically accelerated the analysis, enabling comprehensive germline workups across multiple approaches in roughly one-tenth the time it previously took. His group independently validated Claude Science’s results, confirming that it can produce both rapid and robust analyses. Getting started with Claude Science The Claude Science app is available in beta on macOS and Linux for Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans. We’re sharing it early so scientists can start to use it on real problems and tell us how to refine it. Team and Enterprise users will need their admin to enable Claude Science. We now have a Team plan offering discounted seats for active scientific labs at academic institutions and nonprofit research organizations; learn more here. We’ll also be supporting up to 50 Claude Science AI for Science projects, providing up to $30,000 in credits. Modal will also be providing up to $2,000 in compute for select projects. We are looking for projects that span domains and explore the boundaries of science, with an early focus on biology and biomedical research. Applications are open through July 15, 2026, with award notifications sent out by July 31. Projects will run from September 1 to December 1, 2026—apply here. To stay up-to-date on product announcements, provide feedback, and learn from others in the Claude Science community, join the AI for Science Discourse community. Get started with Claude Science at claude.com/science. Source Link: https://www.anthropic.com/news/claude-science-ai-workbench

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MILAN, Italy. January 16 - September 2026. Visit the exhibitions in Milano's civic cultural venues The exhibition “THE GENTLEMAN – Stile e gioielli al maschile” is a narrative journey that explores and highlights the evolution of male aesthetics from the eighteenth century to the present day. The investigation unfolds both chronologically and thematically, offering a cross-sectional reading of the transformations in form, social role, and the symbolic function of jewelry in shaping male identity. Curated by Mara Cappelletti and Gian Luca Bovenzi Source Link: https://www.yesmilano.it/en/whats-on/all-events/exhibitions-milano-2026

MIAMI, US. July 21, 2026. Media Note. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, on Friday, October 30, 2026, and Saturday, October 31, 2026, bringing together foreign ministers and senior officials from the world’s leading economies to advance shared priorities focused on economic prosperity, energy security, and technological innovation. Media interested in covering the G20 Foreign Ministerial Meetings may apply for credentials no later than August 21, 2026. Approved media will receive confirmation with details regarding credential pick-up, security procedures, media access locations, camera positions, parking, and road closures. Additional logistical and operational details will be distributed to approved media closer to the event dates. Credentials are non-transferable. For more information, visit the G20 website Source Link: https://www.state.gov/releases/office-of-the-spokesperson/2026/07/media-logistics-for-the-g20-foreign-ministers-meeting-in-atlanta-georgia/

TOKYO, Japan. July 14, 2026. Nomura Asset Management Co. Ltd, the core company within the Investment Management Division within the Nomura Group, today announces that it has listed the NEXT FUNDS Japan Equity Policy Focus Exchange Traded Fund. From today, investors can trade the ETF on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), through securities dealers and trader in Japan. Full pdf download on: https://global.nomura-am.co.jp/media/pdf/20260714_30CE0DF7.pdf

LONDON, UK. 04 August 2026 Financial performance in 1H26 Profit before tax increased by $3.7bn or 23% to $19.5bn compared with 1H25. The increase primarily reflected a year-on-year net favourable impact of $2.2bn from notable items. The increase also reflected growth in banking net interest income (‘banking NII’) and higher fee and other income, primarily in Wealth and Wholesale Transaction Banking (‘WTB’). This was partly offset by higher expected credit losses and other credit impairment charges (‘ECL’), and a planned increase in operating expenses. Profit after tax of $15.3bn was $2.9bn or 23% higher compared with 1H25. In 1H26, notable items included disposal losses of $0.3bn recognised on classification to held for sale associated with the planned sale of our business in Malta, restructuring costs associated with our organisational simplification of $0.3bn, and losses of $0.2bn from the recycling of foreign currency translation reserves following the completion of the sale of our UK life insurance business. In 1H25, notable items included dilution and impairment losses of $2.1bn related to our associate Bank of Communications Co., Limited (‘BoCom’), and restructuring costs associated with our organisational simplification of $0.6bn. Constant currency profit before tax excluding notable items increased by $1.1bn to $20.4bn compared with 1H25. Revenue increased by $3.6bn or 11% to $37.7bn compared with 1H25, including a year-on-year net favourable impact of notable items of $0.8bn and the favourable impact of foreign currency translation differences of $0.7bn. The remaining increase reflected higher banking NII, and strong growth in Wealth fee and other income in our International Wealth and Premier Banking (‘IWPB‘) and Hong Kong business segments, supported by higher customer activity. The increase also included a one-off property asset disposal gain of $0.2bn. Constant currency revenue excluding notable items rose by $2.0bn to $38.2bn compared with 1H25. Net interest income (‘NII’) increased by $1.4bn compared with 1H25, primarily driven by deposit balance growth and the benefit of reinvestment of our structural hedge at higher yields. There was also a favourable impact from foreign currency translation differences of $0.4bn, partly offset by the impact of an adverse $0.1bn one-off item. The impact of lower market interest rates on the funding deployed to the trading book was broadly offset by higher trading balances. Banking NII, which excludes the funding costs associated with the trading book and insurance NII, increased by $1.6bn to $22.9bn. Net interest margin (‘NIM’) of 1.61% was 4 basis points (‘bps‘) higher compared with 1H25, mainly due to the impact from foreign currency translation differences and the benefit of our structural hedge, partly offset by lower market interest rates. ECL of $2.4bn were $0.4bn higher than in 1H25. The 1H26 charge primarily reflected stage 3 charges on wholesale exposures, including a $0.4bn fraud-related, secondary, securitisation exposure with a financial sponsor in the UK in our Corporate and Institutional Banking (‘CIB‘) business, and $0.2bn related to the Hong Kong commercial real estate (‘CRE’) sector. 1H26 also included allowances to reflect uncertainty due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. ECL in 1H25 included charges related to the Hong Kong CRE sector of $0.5bn, as well as allowance increases relating to geopolitical tensions and higher trade tariffs. Operating expenses of $17.4bn were $0.4bn or 2% higher than in 1H25, including an adverse impact from foreign currency translation differences of $0.4bn. The increase was driven by higher planned spend and investment in technology, and the impact of inflation. These increases were partly mitigated by cost reductions from our organisational simplification and a year-on-year favourable impact from notable items. Target basis operating expenses were $0.4bn or 2% higher than in 1H25, including the impact of inflation and higher planned spend and investment in technology, partly offset by cost reductions from our organisational simplification. Customer lending balances increased by $34bn compared with 31 December 2025, including adverse foreign currency translation differences of $6bn. On a constant currency basis, lending balances increased by $40bn, reflecting growth across all our business segments, particularly in our main entity in Hong Kong. This was partly offset by the classification to held for sale of loans from the planned sale of our business in Malta. Customer accounts increased by $41bn compared with 31 December 2025, including adverse foreign currency translation differences of $15bn. On a constant currency basis, customer accounts increased by $56bn, primarily reflecting growth in our CIB business, partly offset by the classification to held for sale of deposits from the planned sale of our business in Malta and our retail banking business in Indonesia. Common equity tier 1 (‘CET1’) capital ratio of 14.1% decreased by 0.8 percentage points compared with 31 December 2025, reflecting the impact of the privatisation of Hang Seng Bank Limited (‘Hang Seng Bank’), dividends and an increase in risk-weighted assets (‘RWAs‘), partly offset by regulatory profit. The Board has approved a second interim dividend of $0.10 per share. We also intend to initiate a share buy-back of up to $1bn, which we expect to complete by our third quarter 2026 results announcement. Financial performance in 2Q26 Profit before tax increased by $3.8bn or 60% to $10.1bn compared with 2Q25, primarily reflecting a net favourable impact from notable items of $2.6bn. The increase also reflected growth in banking NII, and higher fee and other income primarily in Wealth and WTB. Profit after tax increased by $3.1bn or 63% to $7.9bn compared with 2Q25. In 2Q26, notable items included restructuring costs associated with our organisational simplification of $0.2bn. In 2Q25, notable items included dilution and impairment losses of $2.1bn related to our associate BoCom, and restructuring costs associated with our organisational simplification of $0.5bn. Revenue increased by $2.6bn to $19.1bn compared with 2Q25, including a year-on-year net favourable impact of $1.3bn from notable items. The increase also reflected a rise in banking NII, and strong growth in Wealth fee and other income in our IWPB and Hong Kong business segments, supported by higher customer activity. Revenue grew in Debt and Equity Markets and WTB in our CIB business. Constant currency revenue excluding notable items rose by $1.3bn to $19.0bn. ECL of $1.1bn were stable compared with 2Q25. The charge in 2Q26 primarily comprised stage 3 charges, including $0.2bn related to the Hong Kong CRE sector. The ECL charge in 2Q25 included charges of $0.4bn related to the Hong Kong CRE sector. Operating expenses of $8.7bn were $0.2bn or 2% lower compared with 2Q25, reflecting lower restructuring costs together with the resultant cost reduction benefits from our organisational simplification, and the phasing of performance-related pay accrual relative to 2Q25. These reductions were partly offset by higher planned spend and investment in technology, the impact of inflation and an adverse impact from foreign currency translation differences of $0.1bn. Customer lending increased by $20bn compared with 1Q26 on a reported basis, reflecting growth across all segments. Customer accounts increased by $46bn compared with 1Q26 on a reported basis, primarily reflecting growth in our CIB business, notably in Hong Kong, partly offset by the classification of deposits from the planned sale of our retail banking business in Indonesia to held for sale. Outlook Group financial targets We remain confident in achieving the targets we set out in February 2026, including a return on average tangible equity (‘RoTE’) of 17% or better for 2026, 2027 and 2028, excluding notable items. We continue to target year-on-year growth in revenue from 2026 to 2028, rising to 5% growth in 2028 compared with 2027, excluding notable items and on a constant currency basis. We maintain our dividend payout ratio target basis of 50% in 2026, 2027 and 2028. Our target basis payout ratio is calculated as a percentage of earnings per share (‘EPS’) excluding material notable items and related impacts. In respect of 2026 We now expect banking NII of at least $46bn in 2026, reflecting a continued favourable interest rate outlook, while recognising the outlook remains volatile and uncertain. We had previously provided banking NII guidance of around $46bn for 2026. We continue to expect an ECL charge as a percentage of average gross customer loans to be around 45bps (including held for sale loan balances) for 2026, reflecting ongoing uncertainty in the outlook. Over the medium term, we retain our planning range of 30-40bps. The Group remains on track to deliver year-on-year growth in operating expenses of approximately 1% in 2026 on a target basis. Should strong business performance continue, we may consider additional performance-related pay which would increase 2026 target basis cost growth modestly. Our target basis operating expenses measure excludes notable items and includes the impact of simplification-related saves associated with our announced strategic reorganisation. We intend to continue to manage the CET1 capital ratio within our medium-term target range of 14% to 14.5%. Our targets and expectations reflect our current outlook for the global macroeconomic environment and market-dependent factors, such as market-implied interest rates (as of mid-July 2026) and rates of foreign exchange, as well as customer behaviour and activity levels. We do not reconcile our forward guidance on RoTE excluding notable items, target basis operating expenses, dividend payout ratio target basis or banking NII to their equivalent reported measures. For further details, please refer to the following pages of our Interim Report 2026: pages 41 to 44 for a further explanation of RoTE excluding notable items, banking NII, target basis operating expenses and dividend payout ratio target basis. For further information on our CET1 ratio, see page 70. For further information contact: Investor Relations UK – Alastair RyanTelephone: +44 (0)7468 703 010Email: investorrelations@hsbc.com Hong Kong – Yafei TianTelephone: +852 2899 8909Email: investorrelations@hsbc.com.hk Media Relations UK – HSBC Group Press OfficeTelephone: +44 (0)20 7991 8096Email: pressoffice@hsbc.com Hong Kong – Aman UllahTelephone: +852 3941 1120Email: aspmediarelations@hsbc.com.hk Read the full media release: HSBC Holdings plc Interim Results 2026 (PDF 219KB) Source Link: https://www.hsbc.com/news-and-views/news/media-releases/2026/hsbc-holdings-plc-interim-results-2026

MUSCAT, Oman In the world of investments, transparency through a robust investor communication policy by the listed companies is key to success and MSX endeavors to provide a sustainable Investor Relations Framework to its listed companies in order to re-ensure the investor trust via two-way communication strategy. As a part of its initiate MSX supports IR community in Oman through soft best practice mandates, regional partnership access, learning support and certification avenues as it recently revived its long standing affiliation with MEIRA (Middle East Investor Relation Association) and a renewed commitment to lead the Oman IR Chapter towards the path of sustainable development. MSX currently partners with several local, regional & International entities to bring about global IR best practices to its stakeholders while safeguarding investor rights and ensuring fair valuation for listed companies all under one roof. Source Link: https://www.msx.om/page.aspx?b1=SUSTAINABLE-INVESTMENTS&b2=IR&pg=IR&t=Pages&ti=IR

JAKARTA, Indonesia. The BLOCK71 Ecosystem BLOCK71 Indonesia is a part of the global network of startup ecosystem builders built by NUS Enterprise (National University of Singapore’s entrepreneurial arm) partnering with Innovation Factory by Salim Group. Since 2017, BLOCK71 Indonesia helps tech startups by providing support, funding, and connecting them with mentors, investors, and programs, with the goal of growing the startup ecosystem. In Indonesia, BLOCK71 spreads across three locations: Jakarta, Bandung, and Yogyakarta. Overseas tech companies exploring business and growth opportunities in Indonesia can leverage our facilities and programmes to better understand the Indonesia market, ‘set up shop’ and expand business networks. Conversely, Indonesia-based entrepreneurs, companies and investors can find out more about NUS research and technologies, as well as gain access to Singapore, Southeast Asian and other International markets through our events and activities. BLOCK71 Indonesia, Supporting entrepreneurial journeys in Indonesia and beyond! Source Link: https://block71.co/indonesia/

ASTANA, Kazakhstan. June 15, 2026 By DANA OMIRGAZY in Nation on 15 June 2026 Delegates of the second congress of Kazakhstan’s Adilet Party approved the merger of the Amanat party into Adilet on June 14, in a move aimed at strengthening national unity and advancing the country’s reform agenda. Photo Credit: Adilet During the meeting, Adilet delegates unanimously endorsed Amanat’s accession to the party and approved the establishment of regional branches across all regions of Kazakhstan and in cities of national significance, according to Kazinform. Adilet Chairman Aibek Dadebay described the merger as a strategic decision driven by a sense of national responsibility and the need to unite political and public resources to support Kazakhstan’s long-term development. He said the move reflects a commitment to serving the state’s interests and responding to citizens’ expectations. The decision was also supported by delegates at Amanat’s congress on June 12. Amanat Chair Yerlan Koshanov stated that the merger responds to public demand and will help consolidate resources and strengthen both human and public potential to advance Kazakhstan’s strategic objectives. Following the merger, the united political organization will retain the name, program, and visual identity of the Adilet Party. According to Adilet Political Council Bureau member Rauan Kenzhekhanuly, the legal integration process is expected to take approximately five to six months. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev welcomed the decision and thanked Amanat for its contribution to Kazakhstan’s modernization, expressing confidence that party members will continue their work within Adilet, reported Akorda. The congress also approved the creation and registration of regional party branches nationwide, a move aimed at strengthening grassroots engagement, expanding citizen participation, and enhancing the party’s organizational capacity across the country. Source Link: https://astanatimes.com/2026/06/kazakhstans-amanat-party-approves-merger-with-adilet/

FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom. July 20-24, 2026. Connecting the global aerospace and defense communities at our world-leading airshow. THE APEX OF AVIATION Showcase your business to a global audience at Farnborough International Airshow 2026, the must-attend event in the aerospace calendar that continues to build on its successes year-on-year. With a wide range of exhibiting and partnership options available, let us tailor a package to suit your company's priorities and business goals. Source Link: https://www.farnboroughairshow.com/fia2026/ how

GENEVA, Switzerland. July 06-07, 2026 Artificial intelligence is reshaping economies, societies, and daily life. Its opportunities are real. So are its risks. No country can address either alone. The AI Dialogue exists to ensure that governance reflects the priorities of all nations, not just the most technologically advanced and that the benefits of AI are shared by all. Committed to in the Global Digital Compact and established by the UN General Assembly, the AI Dialogue is the United Nations platform where all governments and stakeholders will convene to discuss international cooperation, share best practices and lessons learned, and facilitate open, transparent and inclusive discussions on artificial intelligence governance. For the first time, every country has a seat at the table of AI - to have the meaningful conversation the world needs. Source Link: https://www.un.org/global-dialogue-ai-governance/en Watch: Opening Sessions - Global Dialogue on Aritificial Intelligence Governance - Day 1 at Link: https://webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1y/k1yd3dlebq

TOKYO, Japan. July 06, 2026. This alliance aims to leverage our complementary strengths by utilizing both companies’ customer bases and financial and payment networks to jointly drive business expansion and create new value across ASEAN. MUFG Bank, Ltd., a consolidated subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., and JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding a comprehensive strategic alliance in the ASEAN region. This alliance aims to leverage our complementary strengths by utilizing both companies’ customer bases and financial and payment networks to jointly drive business expansion and create new value across ASEAN. MUFG Bank, Ltd., a consolidated subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc., and JCB Co., Ltd., Japan’s only international payment brand, have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding a comprehensive strategic alliance in the ASEAN region. This alliance aims to leverage our complementary strengths by utilizing both companies’ customer bases and financial and payment networks to jointly drive business expansion and create new value across ASEAN. Key Areas of Collaboration 1. Strengthening Financial Services for Affluent Customers in ASEAN Leveraging partnerships with MUFG’s partner banks, we will offer card products that provide exclusive and unique experiences and benefits in Japan for affluent customers in ASEAN. In addition, by linking these card products with financial services, such as deposits and investments, we will deliver enhanced value. As an initial initiative in fiscal year 2026 (ending March 2027), we plan to issue a new premium card in Indonesia, which will be JCB’s highest-tier card ever issued outside Japan. 2. Expansion of Collaboration in the ASEAN Payment Domain Both companies will explore collaboration between MUFG’s investees in the digital finance sector and JCB’s payment capabilities. Through these efforts, we will consider expanding cross-border payment solutions and mobile services, with the aim of accelerating the development of digital payment ecosystems in ASEAN. By combining their customer bases and payment expertise, the two companies will promote the advancement of financial services and create new business opportunities and synergies. Building Partnerships with Japanese Companies and Promoting Japan as a Tourism-Oriented Nation This alliance aims to establish and expand a “Japan-led financial and payment partnership platform” centered on MUFG Bank and JCB in ASEAN. Building on this foundation, we will broaden partnerships not only with partner banks and digital financial players but also with a wide range of Japanese companies, thereby enhancing the global reach of Japanese brands and services. Beyond financial and payment services, the alliance will drive new business creation through collaboration with Japanese companies and contribute to strengthening Japan’s presence in ASEAN. Through these initiatives, both companies aim to help build a new economic sphere connecting ASEAN and Japan, while supporting efforts to further position Japan as a leading tourism destination. Future Developments Based on this MOU, both companies will move forward with concrete initiatives. Leveraging this alliance, we will further expand partnerships with Japanese companies and strive to achieve sustainable growth and create new value in ASEAN. Source Link: https://www.bk.mufg.jp/global/newsroom/news2026/pdf/newse0706_1.pdf