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Thinca Co., Ltd. (149A.T) Reaffirms Strategic Alignment with Major Shareholder Wojciech Jakub Podobas

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1 year ago

April 20, 2025

TOKYO, April 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Thinca Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 149A.T), developer and provider of the next-generation communication platform Kaikura, is pleased to announce that Wojciech Jakub Podobas (ヴォイチェフポドバス), who holds over 9% of the company’s shares, held an online meeting with Takahiro Ejiri, President & CEO, and Naoki Sasada, Director & CTO of Thinca.

Mr. Voytek Podobas, an experienced global investor, has in recent years actively focused on high-growth-potential companies in Japan. This latest meeting further deepened his understanding of Thinca’s vision and strategy, leading him to re-evaluate and reaffirm the company’s long-term potential. Following the meeting, he increased his ownership stake to 9.83%.

Thinca Co., Ltd. expresses sincere gratitude to Mr. Podobas for his continued confidence in the company’s growth potential and for expanding his stake. The company remains committed to further accelerating its business development to meet the expectations of its shareholders and investors.

Meeting with Major Shareholder Mr. Podobas and Thinca Executives – Reaffirming Growth Potential

Mr. Podobas’s comments on Thinca Co., Ltd.: “I’ve had several deep discussions with Thinca’s leadership and was deeply impressed by their strategic focus and long-term thinking. Founder and CEO Mr. Ejiri presents a bold and inspiring vision for the future of the company, and I am proud to support it.””What stood out the most was how Team Thinca embodies Japan’s ‘Kaizen’ spirit—executing new strategies with both discipline and agility. This combination of innovation and operational excellence, in my view, will enable Thinca to achieve strong, sustainable growth and play a central role in shaping the future of Japan’s SaaS sector.”

About Kaikura

Kaikura is a next-generation communication platform that consolidates interactions from various communication tools—including telephone, email, web conferencing, and SMS—into a unified interface. Regardless of the communication channel used, the system enables users to view organized communication histories for each customer, allowing all team members to provide informed responses.

Since its launch in August 2014, Kaikura has been implemented by over 2,700 companies across 5,200 locations. The platform has received numerous accolades:

Recognized by NTT East Japan as an official product in December 2015Special Award, 8th Chiyoda Business Awards, February 2016Service Category Special Award, World Business Competition 2018, November 2018Best Innovation Award, ASP/SaaS Division, ASPIC IoT•AI•Cloud Awards 2020, November 2020CTI Category 2023 Winter Leader, ITreview Grid Award, January 2023Named “Good Service” and “Most Customizable” in Call Center Systems (Inbound), BOXIL SaaS AWARD Winter 2023, March 2023

For more information, users can visit the official Kaikura website: https://kaiwa.cloud/

About Thinca Co., Ltd. (149A.T)

Company Name: Thinca Co., Ltd. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 149A.T)

President & CEO: Takahiro Ejiri

Founded: January 8, 2014

Employees: 64 (as of December 31, 2024)

Business Description: Planning, development, and operation of IT systems; development, sales, and management of cloud services; consulting on IT service utilization

Corporate Website: https://www.thinca.co.jp/

Additional Resources

Official Kaikura website: https://kaiwa.cloud/Knowledge blog: https://kaiwa.cloud/media/Official Note blog: https://note.com/thinca_2014/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/KaiwaCloud

Contact

PR Manager
Kanae Nishimura
Thinca Co., Ltd.
pr@thinca.co.jp

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Peninsula Visa Launches Comprehensive OCI Processing Services

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58 minutes ago

May 3, 2026

Peninsula Visa, a trusted leader in immigration and visa processing services with over 50 years of expertise, today announced the launch of its comprehensive Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) processing services. To celebrate this milestone, Peninsula Visa is offering new users an exclusive 20% discount with promo code OCI20 at checkout.

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Peninsula Visa, a trusted leader in immigration and visa processing services with over 50 years of expertise, today announced the launch of its comprehensive Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) processing services. To celebrate this milestone, Peninsula Visa is offering new users an exclusive 20% discount with promo code OCI20 at checkout.

For 50 years, Peninsula Visa has helped families navigate immigration. OCI processing is one of our most impactful services, connecting the Indian diaspora to their heritage. We’re proud to bring our expertise to help families secure OCI status with confidence. Evan James, CEO

A Full Suite of OCI Services

Peninsula Visa’s OCI services cover every stage of the OCI lifecycle, ensuring that members of the Indian diaspora receive expert support from start to finish.

The four service types now available are:

New OCI Application — For foreign nationals of Indian origin, spouses of Indian citizens or existing OCI card holders, and minor children with at least one Indian parent applying for OCI status for the first time.OCI Card Renewal — For card holders whose OCI card has expired, or whose linked passport has been renewed or replaced and requires an updated booklet.Re-issuance (Age Milestones) — OCI cards must be re-issued when minors reach the age of 18 and again when card holders turn 50, due to significant changes in appearance. Peninsula Visa guides clients through both transitions seamlessly.Miscellaneous OCI Services — Covering corrections to existing records, lost or damaged card replacement, address changes, and other administrative updates to the OCI file.

Why Choose Peninsula Visa for Your OCI Application

Peninsula Visa brings decades of institutional knowledge and a client-first philosophy to every OCI case.

Key value propositions include:

Expert Guidance — Dedicated OCI specialists with deep knowledge of consulate requirements, eligibility rules, and documentation standards across all service types.High Approval Rate — A meticulous multi-stage review process that identifies and resolves issues before submission, dramatically reducing the likelihood of rejection or delay.Fast Turnaround — Standard processing in 12-15 Business Days for most OCI service types, with real-time status updates throughout the process.End-to-End Support — Personalized document checklists, secure document uploads, expert form preparation, consulate submission, and post-submission tracking — all in one place.

Launch Promotion

Save 20% on any OCI service — new users only

OCI20

Enter code OCI20 at checkout. Available to new users. No expiration date.

Leadership Perspective

“For 50 years, Peninsula Visa has helped individuals and families navigate the complexities of immigration documentation. OCI processing is one of the most impactful services we have ever added — it directly connects the Indian diaspora to their heritage country in a lasting, meaningful way. We are proud to bring our proven expertise and client-centric approach to this important service, and we look forward to helping thousands of families secure their OCI status with confidence.”

Founded in 1975, Peninsula Visa has built its reputation on precision, transparency, and a genuine commitment to client outcomes. The addition of OCI processing services reflects the company’s ongoing mission to expand its offerings to meet the evolving needs of immigrants and their families across the United States.

Get Started Today

Eligible applicants can begin their OCI journey by visiting Peninsula Visa’s dedicated OCI Services page. New users can take advantage of the 20% launch discount by entering promo code OCI20 at checkout when selecting any OCI service type.

Media Contact

Evan James, Peninsula Visa, 1 4087277515, media@peninsulavisa.com, https://peninsulavisa.com/

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Peninsula Visa Launches Comprehensive OCI Processing Services

Published

58 minutes ago

May 3, 2026

A Full Suite of OCI Services

Peninsula Visa’s OCI services cover every stage of the OCI lifecycle, ensuring that members of the Indian diaspora receive expert support from start to finish.

The four service types now available are:

Why Choose Peninsula Visa for Your OCI Application

Peninsula Visa brings decades of institutional knowledge and a client-first philosophy to every OCI case.

Key value propositions include:

Launch Promotion

Save 20% on any OCI service — new users only

OCI20

Enter code OCI20 at checkout. Available to new users. No expiration date.

Leadership Perspective

Get Started Today

Media Contact

Evan James, Peninsula Visa, 1 4087277515, media@peninsulavisa.com, https://peninsulavisa.com/

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Booking.com’s Latest Travel and Sustainability Research Reveals Australian Generational Paradox

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2 hours ago

May 3, 2026

SYDNEY, May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today Booking.com released its 11th annual research report into consumer attitudes and understanding of the social and environmental impact of travel. With insights from 32,500 travellers across 35 markets globally, including 1,000 from Australia, this year’s research highlights a generational paradox.

While 83% of Australian travellers say that more sustainable travel is important to them, older generations demonstrate greater commitment through concrete actions, despite younger generations often expressing stronger sustainability intentions.

Older generations demonstrate greater commitment through concrete sustainable actions, with almost two–thirds of Boomers across Asia Pacific (63%) saying they will shop more at local, independent stores on their trips, three–quarters (75%) planning to reduce general waste, and 63% intending to reduce energy consumption, higher than Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z.However, younger travellers are leading in cultural and conservation management; more than a quarter of Gen Z (27%) and Millennials (26%) participated in a tour or activity that contributed to the health or conservation of the local ecosystem or wildlife.Extreme weather is actively reshaping travel choices. Nearly three-quarters of Australian travellers said they consider extreme weather risk when choosing both destination (72%), and timing (75%), and 27% reported having cancelled or changed trip plans in the past twelve months due to extreme weather or natural disaster.Australian travellers are shifting when and where they travel, seeking reliable climates and comfort. 43% say they plan to avoid overcrowded tourist destinations, 42% plan to travel outside of peak season, and 26% will seek out destinations with cooler temperatures.In 2025, travellers booked more than 100 million room nights on Booking.com at accommodation partners with a third-party sustainability certification, including at 363 third-party certified Australian properties.

To find Booking.com’s full 2026 research, visit here.

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