Latest Japan News

icetana AI has landed a US$176,450 SaaS contract through SoftBank Robotics for Japan Reliance Service Corporation, adding around 10% to its annual recurring revenue and highlighting growing demand for AI security in Japan.

Yancoal Australia is set to acquire an 80% stake in the Kestrel Coal Mine for US$1.85 billion upfront plus up to US$550 million in contingent payments, significantly boosting its metallurgical coal portfolio and production scale in Queensland.

Audeara Ltd has posted its second straight quarter of positive operating cash flow, driven by a record Australian wholesale order and expanding technology licensing deals. The company’s cash balance rose to $1.05 million as it advances global market expansions.

The Koala Company Limited has issued corrected Appendix 3X notices for directors Daniel Milham and Michael Gordon, clarifying escrow status and relevant interests in securities. This update follows a prior announcement on substantial holder notices and aims to ensure regulatory compliance.

Ardea Resources’ Kalgoorlie Nickel Project has been selected for the Australian Government’s Investor Front Door pilot, providing enhanced regulatory support and access to government financing to advance the project’s development.

SPC Global Holdings Limited reported continued improvement in Q3 FY26, with net sales revenue and normalised EBITDA on track to meet full-year guidance. The company is progressing with its Mill Park facility closure and expanding its international footprint, particularly in Asia.

The Savana US Small Caps Active ETF (ASX:SVNP) posted a 1.28% gain in March 2026, outperforming the S&P 600 benchmark by 1.46%, supported by USD/AUD currency appreciation despite a modest portfolio decline amid geopolitical tensions.

Memphasys Limited (ASX: MEM) announced an investor webinar and released an updated presentation detailing its transition from early-stage commercialisation to scaling global revenues, highlighting multi-market sales, recurring cartridge revenue, and regulatory progress.

Telix Pharmaceuticals posted an 11% increase in Q1 2026 revenue to US$230 million, reaffirmed full-year guidance, and reported progress in multiple clinical trials including its lead prostate cancer therapy TLX591-Tx.

Arovella Therapeutics has demonstrated that its novel CLDN18.2-targeting CAR incorporated into iNKT cells effectively eliminates pancreatic and gastric cancer cells in vitro, with IL-12-TM armouring enhancing potency and durability.

Japan Fluorite Corporation has completed its second $5 million tranche investment in the Speewah Fluorite Project, advancing the feasibility study for Australia's first acidgrade fluorspar operation.

NH3 Clean Energy has appointed Linde Engineering to lead the Front End Engineering and Design for its WAH2 clean ammonia project, while exploring innovative project delivery options to optimise capital and operational risk.