PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, June 30, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eagle Football Holdings Limited today confirmed its support of leadership changes which shall occur at its subsidiary Eagle Football Group (France) and Olympique Lyonnais.John Textor, Chairman and majority owner of Eagle Football Holdings, acting in his capacity as the sole director, and on behalf of the sole shareholder, of Olympique Lyonnais, today appointed Michael Gerlinger to the position of Director General (CEO), and Michele Kang to the position of Chair and President. Mr. Textor has resigned from his leadership positions at Olympique Lyonnais, in favor of the appointment of Ms. Kang and Mr. Gerlinger.Michele Kang, who is also a leading shareholder of Eagle Football Holdings, has served on the OL board since 2023, has been appointed Chair and President. She will take an active role in supporting OL's executive management, including spearheading the club's appeal process with the DNCG.Michael Gerlinger, currently Chief Sports Officer of Eagle Football, has been appointed Director General of Olympique Lyonnais. A widely respected figure in European football administration, Michael brings over two decades of experience in governance, regulatory affairs and sporting operations.Mr. Textor remains Chairman, CEO and majority owner of Eagle Football Holdings (UK), principal owner of SAF Botafogo (Brazil), Olympique Lyonnais (France), Crystal Palace FC (England) and Daring Brussels (Belgium). In terms of day-to-day responsibilities, he will now re-focus his attention on SAF Botafogo, Daring Brussels and Eagle's Football club acquisition strategies in the UK.Chairman and CEO, John Textor said:"I am extremely proud of the global sporting successes of Eagle Football, with historic championships, cup wins, and tournament qualifications in Brazil, France and England, but it's clear that we must make changes in our management approach, if we expect to be as effective off-the-pitch, as we are on-the-pitch."Regarding Olympique Lyonnais, "Each of our clubs and communities deserve leadership, with a strong local presence, and the acumen to overcome both the sporting and the non-sporting challenges that we face. It's obvious to everyone that Michele is a perfect choice to lead OL, and I am thrilled for our community that she has accepted the job."He continued, "On a personal level, I am truly looking forward to the reduction of my day-to-day management responsibilities in Europe, so I can focus on markets where we have the full freedom to run our football clubs…to invest, innovate, grow and compete. OL in great hands with Michele, and I will focus on Botafogo, Daring Brussels and our next club in England."About Eagle Football Holdings LimitedINSPIRED BY FOOTBALL, DRIVEN BY FOOTBALL…MUCH MORE THAN FOOTBALLEagle Football is a sports, entertainment and technology company that engages with a global audience through its portfolio of interests in iconic football clubs and related assets around the world. Eagle Football is the leading shareholder of SAF Botafogo (reigning champion of Brazil and South America), Olympique Lyonnais (historic multi-year champion of France), Crystal Palace Football Club (2025 FA Cup Champion), and Daring Brussels.Fueled by our portfolio of iconic football clubs, our passionate, global audience, and our position as a preferred destination for players-our goal is to build the leading football-related enterprise on Earth. We operate on the belief that the audience of a club is always more valuable than the club, and our scalable entertainment and technology strategies are designed to maximize our total addressable market opportunity, far beyond the reach of typical football clubs. Our mission is to create value for our shareholders by being a champion for our players, our clubs, our fans and our communities, and the magnificent game of football.Inquiries:Eagle Football Holdings Limitedwww.EagleFootball.compress@eaglefootball.comSOURCE: Eagle Football Holdings Limited Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Osaka and Kawasaki, Japan – June 30, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Diversity and Community Engagement Research Center at the Graduate School of Humanities (DERC) of the University of Osaka and Fujitsu Japan Limited today announced a joint research project focused on leveraging generative AI to provide tailored education for culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) children. The four-month project, running from June 2025 to September 2025, will explore the use of AI to assist in creating individualized education plans for elementary, junior high, and high school students, and is the first project of its kind in Japan.This joint research will utilize DERC’s extensive expertise in supporting CLD children combined with Fujitsu Japan's AI capabilities. The project aims to develop an AI model for educational support that generates baseline individualized education programs trained on DERC’s practical knowledge and the "Matrix of Language Development and Acquisition for CLD Students," (1) a new assessment framework published by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) in April 2025. The project will then validate the effectiveness of this AI model.Moving forward, DERC and Fujitsu Japan plan to collaborate with Osaka Prefecture to validate the effectiveness of the AI model for educational support by the end of fiscal year 2025. The collaboration aims to accelerate the development of an inclusive educational environment where CLD children in Japan can learn with confidence, ultimately contributing to improved educational quality and equity.Illustrative diagram of the joint research project and AI model for educational supportSupporting Japan's growing population of multicultural learners: A new approach to personalized educationWith the number of CLD children in Japan rapidly increasing, the need for personalized learning support is more critical than ever. Currently, over 480,000 children with foreign nationality aged 5-19 reside in Japan, with approximately 130,000 attending public elementary, middle, and high schools nationwide. Effective support requires understanding the individual proficiency and cultural/linguistic backgrounds of each student to provide tailored instruction. Teacher shortages and workload challenges represent an ongoing challenge in Japan.To better understand how individual language development impacts academic learning, and to improve learning guidance and the educational environment , MEXT released the Matrix of Language Development and Acquisition for CLD Students in April 2025 to better assess language proficiency and provide targeted support, also revising the "Dialogic Language Assessment (DLA)" (2). Associate Professor Chiho Sakurai of the University of Osaka DERC played a key role in developing these tools and guiding schools nationwide. Leveraging this expertise and Fujitsu Japan's experience in educational technology, the joint research project aims to enhance teacher expertise in supporting CLD children and fostering improved learning environments.Joint research detailsPeriod: June 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025Contents:This joint research will focus on developing and implementing an AI model for educational support that serves as a foundation for teachers, providing advice that leads to teacher awareness regarding teaching methods and attitudes toward CLD children, as well as presenting draft individualized education plans.Step 1: Data Analysis and issue extraction:Collection and analysis of data regarding the factors that impact children's language developmentAnalysis of correlations between factors like the Matrix of Language Development and Acquisition for CLD Students, age, length of stay in Japan, and native language proficiencyExtraction of key issues in creating individualized education plansStep 2: AI model development and demonstration trials:Fujitsu Japan develops the AI model and verifies its usefulness using data from Step 1DERC provides advice on AI-generated individualized education plans and participates in discussions to address educational support challengesEffectiveness is verified in real-world educational settings with local government cooperationRoles and responsibilitiesDERC:Provides expertise in language proficiency assessment and educational support for CLD children, as well as knowledge of various cultures and languagesProvides data related to the creation of individualized education plansExamines demonstration content and solutions to challenges aimed at practical application in educational settingsFujitsu Japan:Conducts technical studies and develops prototypes of an AI model for educational supportConducts verification aimed at social implementation in educational settingsFuture plansBased on the results of this joint research, DERC will continuously evaluate the new AI model for educational support for CLD children to improve its accuracy and usability. Through support for the initiatives of local communities, local governments, and schools, the center will continue to play a role as a mediator between languages, cultures, and people, aiming to solve social issues.Fujitsu Japan aims to provide services based on the results of this joint research by March 2028. By providing services to Japanese local governments and schools facing challenges in educational support for CLD children, the company will contribute to realizing learning where no one is left behind.Associate Professor Chiho Sakurai, The University of Osaka, comments:“We are excited to be part of this vital project to create a truly equitable educational environment for CLD children in Japan. By re-examining their language and cognitive development within their environment, we're getting to the heart of what education should be. I'm confident that this AI technology will democratize expertise, ensuring more reliable support for every child and paving the way for inclusive learning for all. We're also looking forward to explore how this collaborative model can transform public education and inspire future policies."NotesMatrix of Language Development and Acquisition for CLD Students:The "Matrix of Language Development and Acquisition for CLD Students " is a comprehensive assessment framework published by Japan’s MEXT in 2025 to comprehensively assess the language proficiency of CLD children. It aims to grasp the actual situation of children by referring to information obtained through daily observations and "Dialogic Language Assessment (DLA)" to this framework, and to indicate the direction of guidance and support accordingly.Dialogic Language Assessment (DLA):An assessment tool published by Japan’s MEXT in 2014 to assess the language proficiency of CLD children. It aims to understand the strengths of children that are difficult to capture with paper tests through one-on-one dialogue. The official name is "Dialogic Language Assessment (DLA) for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students," and the 2025 revision enables assessment in nine languages including Japanese: Portuguese, Chinese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Spanish, English, Nepali, and Russian.Related URLsCenter for Multilingual Multicultural Education and Research, Graduate School of Humanities, Osaka University: https://derc.hmt.osaka-u.ac.jp/ (in Japanese)Fujitsu Japan - Education website: https://www.fujitsu.com/jp/solutions/industry/education/school/ai/ (in Japanese)About DERCLeveraging the expertise and experience of faculty and students specializing in 25 languages, cultures, and area studies, DERC engages in support activities and educational research initiatives for CLD children. We are committed to fostering a society where multilingual and multicultural coexistence is taken for granted.About FujitsuFujitsu’s purpose is to make the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation. As the digital transformation partner of choice for customers around the globe, our 113,000 employees work to resolve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Our range of services and solutions draw on five key technologies: AI, Computing, Networks, Data & Security, and Converging Technologies, which we bring together to deliver sustainability transformation. Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702) reported consolidated revenues of 3.6 trillion yen (US$23 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 and remains the top digital services company in Japan by market share. Find out more: global.fujitsu.Press ContactsDiversity and Community Engagement Research Center at the Graduate School of Humanities (DERC)E-mail：derc-res@ml.office.osaka-u.ac.jpFujitsu LimitedPublic and Investor Relations DivisionInquiries Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
TOKYO, June 30, 2025 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - JCB Co., Ltd., a major global payment brand and the only international payment brand based in Japan, is pleased to announce that JCB cardholders can now use their contactless cards to ride the subway systems in both Shanghai and Beijing without purchasing tickets in advance.With this new service, JCB cardmembers can simply tap their contactless payment cards at the subway gates or designated readers to pay for fares quickly and conveniently.This user-friendly service is now available for overseas travelers and can be used on all underground lines in both cities. In Shanghai, the service covers all 21 subway lines and 517 stations; in Beijing, it is available on all 29 subway lines and 523 stations. Airport routes are also included, making the service even more accessible and beneficial for international tourists.This initiative marks the first time that contactless subway payment services have been made available to international cardholders in mainland China, further enhancing the travel experience and promoting the adoption of digital payments.About JCBJCB is a major global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB launched its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding worldwide in 1981. Its acceptance network includes about 56 million merchants around the world. JCB Cards are now issued mainly in Asian countries and territories, with more than 169 million cardmembers. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions globally to increase its merchant coverage and cardmember base. As a comprehensive payment solution provider, JCB commits to providing responsive and high-quality service and products to all customers worldwide. For more information, please visit: www.global.jcb/en/ContactAnna TakedaCorporate CommunicationsTel: +81-3-5778-8353Email: jcb-pr@info.jcb.co.jp Copyright 2025 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
HONG KONG, Jun 30, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - As the freshly made tea industry faces increasing competition, Chagee is strategically launching a value-driven upgrade in tea culture. Official data shows its new flagship line, “CHAGEE NOW”, focused on freshly brewed teas, has expanded to 11 stores in Shanghai. Unlike traditional milk teas, CHAGEE NOW features Chinese-style teas and tea lattes, signaling what analysts believe could be a shift in how Chagee anchors its brand value.Not Just Tea — Chagee Enters Coffee’s LaneData shows that the growth of China’s new-style tea market slowed to 6% in 2024 and is projected to decline further to just 1.5% by 2028. While brands like Heytea and Nayuki remain focused on the premium segment, and Gu Ming (Good Me) and Cha Bai Dao (ChaPanda) compete fiercely within the 10–20 RMB price range, Chagee is carving out a new track, aiming not for milk tea consumers’ spare change, but for the daily routines where coffee dominates.This reflects the core strategy outlined by Chagee founder Zhang Junjie: “a meticulous benchmarking of Starbucks”. It also underscores the brand’s unique value proposition in the capital market—blending distinctive Eastern tea offerings with Starbucks-level scalability to position itself as the world’s next everyday beverage, alongside coffee.From a data perspective, Chagee has a solid foundation for its strategy. Not only is its product widely welcomed, but the supply chain also provides strong support for operational efficiency. According to its Q1 2025 financial report, even under the pressure of increased store density, Chagee’s average monthly GMV per store in Greater China reached RMB 432,000, significantly exceeding the industry average for tea brands. The brand’s supply chain efficiency further reinforces its position. With a focused product strategy and high level of standardization, its inventory turnover cycle is just 5.3 days, whereas many other tea brands take over 50 days.Chagee’s strong store-level performance and efficient supply chain continue to power its rapid expansion, consistently outperforming industry peers. As of March 31, 2025, Chagee had grown to 6,681 stores worldwide. While short-term fluctuations in per-store GMV are expected as store density increases, the long-term growth trend remains firmly upward, particularly in mature markets, where same-store sales are still rising at a 20% pace. This pattern echoes Starbucks’ own trajectory: during its 2013–2015 densification phase, GMV also wavered, but the brand soon returned to stable double-digit growth.The “Eastern Starbucks” Takes Shape: Chagee’s Global Ambitions Gain MomentumMarket analysts suggest that once Chagee successfully repositions itself as a high-frequency, essential alternative to daily coffee consumption, its global growth potential could expand significantly. Notably, Chagee began its globalization journey as early as 2019 and has already achieved impressive results.Data shows that Chagee’s business model and product offering have been successfully validated in Southeast Asia. In Singapore, the brand’s average monthly GMV per store has reached RMB 1.8 million, well above its domestic performance. Its first store in Jakarta, Indonesia, sold over 11,000 cups in just the first three days. Meanwhile, in Malaysia, Chagee plans to open 300 new stores over the next three years.Meanwhile, Chagee’s North American debut is drawing strong anticipation. Its first Los Angeles store opened in April 2025, introducing “tea lattes” tailored to local coffee culture—and sold over 5,000 cups on opening day.As of March 31, 2025, Chagee had 169 overseas stores, generating a total GMV of RMB 178 million in international markets for the first quarter, an impressive year-over-year surge of 85.3%. Overseas growth is becoming a key indicator for capital markets evaluating Chagee, prompting a shift in how the company is being valued. For reference, when Starbucks saw over 30% of its revenue generated from international markets, its price-to-earnings (PE) ratio increased from 20x to 35x. In comparison, Chagee’s current PE ratio of 15x highlights a considerable valuation gap given its global growth potential.The capital market’s perception of Chagee’s valuation is still evolving—“It can no longer be seen as just a milk tea brand”. Market projections indicate that transitioning from a leisure beverage to a daily coffee alternative could unlock more than tenfold growth in user potential.As Chagee steadily advances its global expansion, its dual-track valuation story—rooted in its positioning as a coffee alternative and its ambition to achieve Starbucks-level scale—is gaining growing recognition across the market. Amid a broader pullback in traditional freshly made tea valuations, Chagee is just beginning to lead a new wave of value redefinition in the tea industry. Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Anson Resources and POSCO Holdings have signed a non-binding MoU to develop a large scale DLE Demonstration Plant at Green River.POSCO Holdings plans to construct a Demonstration Plant to test DLE technology and has initiated a review of Anson's Green River Lithium Project.POSCO Holdings plans to fully fund the plant, invest in all required infrastructure and operating costs, including a site lease fee, for the scaled demonstration testing.NEWPORT BEACH, CA, June 30, 2025 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Anson Resources Limited (ASX:ASN) ("Anson" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has executed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding ("MoU") with POSCO Holdings Inc. (KRX: 005490, NYSE: PKX) to collaborate on the construction of a demonstration plant at the Green River Lithium Project ("Project") in the Paradox Basin, southern Utah, USA. The parties will also explore future partnership opportunities at the Project.POSCO Holdings will make an investment decision on the demonstration plant at the Green River Lithium Project through the finalisation of its due diligence and internal review, expected to be completed by December 2025.The two companies will also explore potential business cooperation opportunities, including joint investment in the Project, contingent on positive feasibility outcomes.The Green River Lithium Project, owned by Anson Resources's subsidiary, Blackstone Minerals NV LLC, offers compelling advantages, including low forecast production costs, ready access to existing infrastructure and a skilled local workforce. The Project sits in a strategic location within the United States to support the growing demand for domestically sourced EV battery materials.POSCO Holdings has been conducting long-term R&D and investment reviews on next-generation lithium resources such as brine and geothermal brine for several years, utilising its comprehensive experience in lithium extraction and operational know-how, paired with its deep experience in chemicals trading and distribution.The demonstration plant is a scaled-up version of a pilot plant designed to validate a new industrial process at a larger, commercially relevant scale before full-scale construction. The Demonstration Plant will operate on a continuous process basis to closely resemble that of the anticipated future commercial plant as well as generating significant quantities of product.Executive CommentaryExecutive Chairman & CEO, Mr. Bruce Richardson commented:"This MoU agreement with POSCO Holdings represents another significant milestone in our commercialisation strategy and underscores the progress Anson has made in de-risking the Green River Lithium Project. The Project's ongoing progress continues to attract additional top-tier partners who are contributing to the establishment of Green River as a globally attractive asset.POSCO Holdings is a world-class chemicals producer with deep operational experience, and their interest further validates the quality and strategic potential of the Project.As the global supply chain for lithium shifts toward secure, domestic sources, Anson is uniquely positioned to support this demand from within the U.S., offering low-cost, high-purity lithium production.With forecast-leading production costs, strong local infrastructure, and a highly skilled workforce, the Green River Lithium Project is emerging as one of North America's most compelling lithium development opportunities."POSCO Holdings spokesperson commented:"This collaboration with Anson Resources represents a strategic opportunity for POSCO Holdings to strengthen our position in the North American lithium market. Through collaboration on the Green River Lithium project, we will verify the commercialization potential of DLE technology and its business feasibility in the United States. We believe our operational know-how, commercial expertise, combined with Anson's high-quality asset, can create significant value for both companies and contribute meaningfully to the US supply chain and manufacturing."About POSCO HoldingsPOSCO Holdings Inc. (KRX: 005490) is a leading South Korean industrial group with strategic investments across steel, energy, and battery materials. POSCO Group is developing a global supply chain to support the transition EV and has invested in a total of 93,000 tonnes of lithium production annually in Argentina and South Korea. The company has made significant investments in both brine and hard-rock lithium resources across South America and Australia and is advancing proprietary Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technologies to accelerate low-carbon lithium production.This announcement has been authorized for release by the Executive Chairman and POSCO Holdings.About Anson Resources LtdAnson Resources (ASX: ASN) is an ASX-listed mineral resources company with a portfolio of minerals projects in key demand-driven commodities. Its core assets are the Green River and Paradox Lithium Project in Utah, in the USA. Anson is focused on developing these assets into a significant lithium producing operations. The Company's goal is to create long-term shareholder value through the discovery, acquisition and development of natural resources that meet the demand of tomorrow's new energy and technology markets.For further information please contact:Bruce RichardsonExecutive Chairman and CEOE: info@Ansonresources.comPh: +61 7 3132 7990Will MazeHead of Investor RelationsE: investors@Ansonresources.comPh: +61 7 3132 7990SOURCE: Anson Resources Copyright 2025 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
