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transcosmos kicks off SHIBUYA Good Manner Challenge feat. Fortnite towards solving Shibuya’s social problems in full-swing

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Releases its original game SHIBUYA CITY BOSS FIGHT on Fortnite

TOKYO, Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — transcosmos hereby announces that on November 1, 2024, the company has launched the SHIBUYA Good Manner Challenge feat. Fortnite, a joint project with EbuAction, supporting the Shibuya Good Manner Project run by Future Design Shibuya General Incorporated Association (Future Design Shibuya), a movement to make Shibuya ward a safe and secure city. Through this SHIBUYA Good Manner Challenge feat. Fortnite event, transcosmos and EbuAction aim to tackle Shibuya’s social issues, specifically, nuisance behavior including street drinking and littering. The two companies have released SHIBUYA CITY BOSS FIGHT on Fortnite, a popular metaverse gaming app among the young generation and international users. JK Zombie, an international intellectual property (IP) project from Shibuya produced by TWIN PLANET, will appear in the game.

Through SHIBUYA Good Manner Challenge feat. Fortnite event, transcosmos and EbuAction aim to tackle Shibuya’s social issues, specifically, nuisance behavior including street drinking and littering.

Background 
Nuisance behavior such as street drinking, smoking, and littering continue to increase in Shibuya ward, now becoming a social issue in the ward. Against this backdrop, Future Design Shibuya launched the Shibuya Good Manner Project, and is taking various measures to solve this issue in partnership with a range of stakeholders. transcosmos now organized this campaign with the aim of making young people and overseas visitors become more mindful of the city’s environment as well as educating manners through enjoying the Fortnite-based gaming experience.

Key project plans 

Publish unique content on FortniteTake part in sports and entertainment events related to Future Design ShibuyaRun hackathon eventsCollaborate with JK Zombie an international IP project originated in ShibuyaRun online collaboration events with Fortnite world cup players and livestreamersFor more details and latest news, visit event page here: https://shibuya-good-manner.com/fortnite

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1) About SHIBUYA Good Manner Challenge feat. Fortnite
Game title: SHIBUYA CITY BOSS FIGHT
Game genre: Zombie games
Island code: 5213-7689-0580
Release date: Friday, November 1, 2024
Fee: Free
Platform: Fortnite
Event page: https://shibuya-good-manner.com/fortnite

This event is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Epic Games, Inc., and is independently created in Fortnite Creative.

2) About JK Zombie, an international IP project from Shibuya

JK Zombie, a new international IP Project set in Shibuya appears in SHIBUYA Good Manner Challenge feat. Fortnite SHIBUYA CITY BOSS FIGHT. JK Zombie started with a key visual image created by Osamu Suzuki and Ms. Posuka Demizu, a manga artist who illustrated The Promised Neverland, a manga with a total circulation of 42 million copies worldwide.

Check JK Zombie story here (no translation available): https://jkzombie.com/

3) About SHIBUYA Good Manner Hackathon feat. Fortnite
We are calling for your creative and Fortnite-style games set in Shibuya with elements that would raise players’ awareness in solving social issues that Shibuya faces including street smoking and drinking as well as littering. We welcome you and your team to join our project for solving Shibuya’s social issues.
Event name: SHIBUYA Good Manner Hackathon feat. Fortnite
Application period: Friday, November 11, 2024 to 23:59 (Japan time) Friday, December 20, 2024
Theme: Creative, Fortnite-style games made using FORTNITE Creative Mode and Unreal Editor For Fortnite (FEFN). The game should be set in Shibuya with elements that encourage players to solve the city’s social issues.
We look forward to seeing your games created with out-of-the-box ideas.
Award & Prize: SHIBUYA Good Manner Grand Prize

Winner: 1Prize: 1 million (tax included)Award: The winner will be commended in an online streaming event.Awards and winners may be added during the event.Award winning games are scheduled to be announced in early January 2025 in an online streaming event.

Official Discord: https://discord.gg/aaBzzjyFHN
Organizer: Future Design Shibuya General Incorporated Association
Sponsors: transcosmos, EbuAction

This event is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Epic Games, Inc. Epic Games Inc. has no relation with this event in any way. All information related to this event is submitted only to the event organizer. Epic Games, Inc. does not have any access to the information.

4) Livestreamed on Dommune, a livestreaming studio/channel from 18:30pm, November 1, 2024
Show title: SOCIAL INNOVATION WEEK 2024 Special Plan SHIBUYA Good Manner Challenge feat. Fortnite kicks off “Cleanup Shibuya via Fortnite! Revolution in Manners begins from gaming”
Date & Time: 18:30 to 20:30, November 1, 2024
Topics: Project background and overview, collaboration between JK Zombie, an international IP project from Shibuya, and FC Tokyo, a Japanese professional football club, etc.
Livestreaming URL: https://www.dommune.com/

Using the gaming metaverse, transcosmos will continue to increase touchpoints with young generations and people overseas. transcosmos will help companies and brands expand their fields through gaming experience, thereby contributing to increasing their lifetime value (LTV).
Companies and organizations who are interested in joining this collaborative event, please contact transcosmos.

About Future Design Shibuya 
Corporate name: Future Design Shibuya General Incorporated Association
Address: 9F, Shibuya PARCO, 15-1, Udagawa-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0042 Japan
Business: Based on diversity and inclusion, Future Design Shibuya collects ideas and talents of various people who gather in Shibuya, such as people living in Shibuya, workers, learners, visitors, etc., across domains, and through open innovation, society. It is a full-scale industry-government-academia-private partnership organization that designs solutions and possibilities for issues.
URL: https://fds.or.jp/en/

About EbuAction, inc. 
Company name: EbuAction, inc.        
Address: 2-10-34, Kami-Osaki, Shinagawa-ku,Tokyo 141-0021, Japan
Business: Providing services for businesses to offer solutions on metaverse platforms including Fortnite and Roblox. Co-operating BORDER, a metaverse production studio, with NEIGHBOR Co., Ltd.
URL (no translation available):https://ebuaction.com

About TWIN PLANET 
Company name: TWIN PLANET Co., LTD.        
Address: 5-46-1, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan
Business: An IP Production, operating a wide range of businesses in the entertainment industry centered on Intellectual Property (IP).
URL (no translation available): https://twinplanet.co.jp

transcosmos is a trademark or registered trademark of transcosmos inc. in Japan and other countries.Other company names and product or service names used here are trademarks or registered trademarks of respective companies.

About transcosmos inc.
transcosmos launched its operations in 1966. Since then, we have combined superior “people” with up-to-date “technology” to enhance the competitive strength of our clients by providing them with superior and valuable services. transcosmos currently offers services that support clients’ business processes focusing on both sales expansion and cost optimization through our 181 bases across 35 countries/regions with a focus on Asia, while continuously pursuing Operational Excellence. Furthermore, following the expansion of e-commerce market on the global scale, transcosmos provides a comprehensive One-Stop Global E-Commerce Services to deliver our clients’ excellent products and services to consumers in 46 countries/regions around the globe. transcosmos aims to be the “Global Digital Transformation Partner” of our clients, supporting the clients’ transformation by leveraging digital technology, responding to the ever-changing business environment. Visit us here https://www.trans-cosmos.co.jp/english/

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transcosmos inc., transcosmos inc., +81-3-6709-2251, pressroom@trans-cosmos.co.jp, https://www.trans-cosmos.co.jp/english/ 

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From China Mobile’s Call Upgrade to the Commercial Launch of “Calling + AI” by Leading Operators: AI Is Reshaping the Value of Native Calling

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BEIJING, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On June 15, 2026, China Mobile announced a comprehensive upgrade to its traditional calling services, ushering in a next-generation calling experience defined by HD, intelligence, and security. This milestone not only marks a major leap in telecommunication innovation but also reflects a global, inevitable shift: the transformation of basic communication into intelligent, inclusive services.

Breaking Experience Barriers and Redefining the Paradigm of Basic Calling

Overcoming the limitations of traditional, voice-only interactions, China Mobile has leveraged its mature VoLTE/VoNR network foundation to deeply integrate AI models with HD audio and video capabilities. Without requiring users to change their phones or SIM cards, seven core AI functions are now seamlessly embedded into the native dialer interface.

These upgrades include Live Captions bridge communication gaps for the elderly and hearing-impaired; HD video calls and AI noise reduction create a crystal-clear, immersive calling experience; AI anti-fraud intercepts high-risk calls in real time to safeguard users’ assets. Furthermore, the introduction of Data Channel (DC) technology and visual call menus transforms standard calls into agile, interactive service windows, enabling multi-party collaboration and seamless business transactions directly within the call. Through this initiative, China Mobile has successfully evolved traditional calls from a mere voice pipeline into a secure, integrated information hub.

“Calling + AI” Becomes a Strategic Consensus Among Global Leading Operators

From a global perspective, China Mobile’s call upgrade is not an isolated milestone, but a microcosm of the global telecommunications industry’s broader transformation. Throughout 2026, major operators worldwide are accelerating the commercial deployment of “Calling + AI” solutions:

Deutsche Telekom launched Magenta AI, leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance calling across all scenarios;T-Mobile US introduced a network-side, real-time translation service covering over 80 languages, effectively breaking down cross-border communication barriers;Saudi stc rolled out English-Arabic bilingual simultaneous interpretation, which has now entered large-scale commercial trials;South Korea’s LG U+ launched its ixi-O intelligent calling assistant, shifting the user experience from passive responses to proactive smart interactions and earning three prestigious GLOMO industry awards.

The synchronized efforts of these global leaders confirm that basic calling services have officially entered a new era of AI integration. Deeply empowered by artificial intelligence, “Calling + AI” has become the definitive blueprint for the intelligent transformation of the global telecommunications industry. As operators continue to refine these native capabilities, the traditional voice network is poised to reclaim its position as the most secure, ubiquitous, and valuable entry point in the AI era.

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Trip.com Group Sincerely Accepts Administrative Penalty Decision Issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation of the People’s Republic of China

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SINGAPORE, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trip.com Group Limited (Nasdaq: TCOM; HKEX: 9961) today announced that it has received the administrative penalty decision issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation of the People’s Republic of China.

Trip.com Group sincerely accepts the decision and will adopt rectification measures in accordance with applicable laws and regulations to implement the decision’s requirements. The Company will strengthen its long-term governance mechanisms and strive to contribute to the sustainable development of the travel industry.

Trip.com Group’s management team will host a conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on July 27, 2026 (or 8:00 PM Hong Kong Time on July 27, 2026).

The conference call will be available on Webcast live at: http://investors.trip.com.

All participants must pre-register to join this conference call using the participant registration link below:
https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIb78e08d8f18340c4882a7e4ab961906b.

Upon registration, each participant will receive details for this conference call, including dial-in numbers and a unique access PIN. To join the conference, please dial the number provided, enter your PIN, and you will join the conference instantly.

For further information, please contact:
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Email: iremail@trip.com

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NAVER Partners with Brookfield and NVIDIA to Expand Korea’s National AI Factory Infrastructure Buildout

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SAN FRANCISCO, July 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — NAVER, Brookfield and NVIDIA announced an expansion of Korea’s sovereign AI factory infrastructure. New investments will increase the initial NVIDIA DSX™ AI factory deployment from 55 megawatts to 200 megawatts.

Announced during Korea President Jae Myung Lee’s AI Summit visit to San Francisco, the planned 200-megawatt expansion will be built with the NVIDIA DSX platform at NAVER’s GAK Sejong hyperscale data center in Sejong, South Korea. The expanded infrastructure will provide Korea- and U.S.- based AI innovators with access to production-scale AI compute for building next-generation models, agents and AI-powered services.

Under the terms of the agreements, Brookfield will fund up to $9 billion as the exclusive capital partner, NVIDIA will invest $1 billion and NAVER will fund the remaining amount to finance the $10 billion project.

This builds on NAVER’s June announcement to extend its GAK Sejong data center with NVIDIA DSX, with a long-term path to gigawatt-scale sovereign AI infrastructure serving Korea’s enterprises, industries, government organizations and global AI cloud customers. Combining Brookfield’s capital with NVIDIA’s computing platform, the investment supports NAVER’s AI factory deployment.

“NVIDIA’s strategic investment and our infrastructure supply agreement with Brookfield have propelled NAVER’s vision for the AI Factory business into a robust execution phase,” said Haejin Lee, Founder and Chairman of NAVER. “Leveraging the solid partnerships with our global partners, we will drive technological innovation, foster a sovereign AI ecosystem, and spearhead efforts to strengthen South Korea’s AI competitiveness.” 

AI Factory Expansion and Open Model Collaboration to Fuel AI Innovators

NAVER, as an NVIDIA Cloud Partner, provides deep expertise in operating hyperscale infrastructure powered by the full-stack NVIDIA AI platform. The 200-megawatt AI factory, featuring NVIDIA Vera Rubin and Blackwell platforms, will establish a dedicated resource pool for emerging AI companies, providing the compute, software and support needed to develop and deploy competitive AI models and applications at scale.

This expanded infrastructure also builds on NAVER and NVIDIA’s collaboration on open model development for agentic and physical AI. NAVER is advancing its HyperCLOVA X models to be based on NVIDIA Nemotron™ 3 Ultra open models with its proprietary data and training expertise. NAVER is also the first Korean company to join the NVIDIA Nemotron Coalition, contributing to open model development across pretraining, post-training and reinforcement learning.

NAVER plans to launch an AI agent platform in Korea in the second half of the year, powered by NVIDIA Agent Toolkit software including NVIDIA NemoClaw™ blueprints. NAVER is also developing a Seoul World Model using proprietary urban street-view and spatial modeling data, built on NVIDIA Cosmos™ world foundation models.

About NAVER

Founded in 1999, NAVER is Korea’s largest Internet company and one of the world’s top tech companies. Leading cutting-edge technologies, NAVER operates the No.1 search engine in Korea and holds various business portfolios encompassing commerce, fintech, cloud, AI and robotics.

NAVER recorded sales of KRW 12.04 trillion (USD 8.18 billion) in 2025. TEAM NAVER continues to enhance its business portfolio and expand its global presence across Japan, North America, and Europe, while pursuing innovation through continuous research and development in future technologies.

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