Univa Paycast (UPC) has started offering the "Easy Link Payment" plan that supports Alipay+ and WeChat Pay. Also, we have released the “UnivaPay Official Blog” aimed at EX and store operators. we have released the "UnivaPay Official Blog" aimed at EC and store operators. On our official blog, we will share the latest information for customers considering implementing UnivaPay, Q&A for partners and merchants who have already implemented it, and know-how related to cross-border e-commerce. We will continue to strive to provide services that satisfy more customers in the future.

Univa Paycast (UPC) made a donation through the corporate version of the hometown tax system to support the "Creating New People Flow" initiative promoted by Horokanai Town, Hokkaido. At the appreciation certificate presentation ceremony held at the Horokanai Town Office on February 6, a certificate of appreciation was presented by the town mayor. We will continue to provide support in various forms, considering it our important mission to contribute to the development of the local community.

From February 13th to 16th, Naturally Plus Malaysia (NPMY) held an employee general meeting and company trip in Bangkok. Although unfortunately they did not reach the previous term's sales target, the profit target was achieved, which made this trip possible. At the general employee meeting, managers from each department reflected on the achievements of the previous term and announced goals for the next term. After receiving a video message from Chairman Inaba, all employees were motivated to achieve their goals. During the company trip, employees deepened their team bonds while enjoying the beautiful scenery and culture of Bangkok. It became a good opportunity for each person to refresh themselves and recharge their energy to apply to future work.

An article about UNIVA Paycast (UPC) was published in "Cross Border," an information magazine issued by LICHT Consulting Co., Ltd. The theme is "The Latest Situation of QR Code Payments in Asian Countries". This article explains the current situation of increasing foreign tourists and the implementation status of payment methods to accommodate them. If you have the opportunity to take a look, please do so.

UNIVA America (UAI) supported a booth exhibition at the NGA (National Grocery Associations Show) held in Las Vegas as part of the sales promotion in the United States for the "Gosanyaki Castella" product from Suzakiya, a long-established castella shop in Nagasaki Prefecture. NGA is a large-scale exhibition where buyers and owners of various grocery stores from across the United States gather. This time, instead of a typical exhibition booth, UAI proposed and implemented an exhibit using a tasting kiosk to efficiently allow participants to sample the products. The kiosk was thronged with participants, who savored the deliciousness and delicate flavors of the Castella sponge cake baked in the Gosanyaki style. UAI will continue follow-up sales aiming for sales to grocery stores in the United States.

UNIVA Paycast (UPC) held a corporate networking event at the Tokyo office cafe space as part of the Government DX Promotion Council's (GDX) efforts to spread the wave of digital transformation (DX) throughout local communities. The exchange meeting was realized with the aim of introducing "Koko Furu," a local consumption-type hometown tax donation system, to GDX members, while also expanding GDX's digital transformation (DX) to the entire region. We will continue to deepen our interactions with GDX and supporting members, creating opportunities for mutual growth.

On February 22-23, UNIVA Healthcare Vietnam (UNPHC) held a Kick-off Seminar 2025 "KHAI NIEN DAI CAT" (meaning in English: Great Fortune for the New Year) with a total of 90 distributors in attendance. The purpose of the event was to boost participants' motivation and clarify annual goals. The announcement of changes to the agency policy starting from 2025, product briefings, and interactive workshops were held, where all participants actively exchanged opinions. Each agency strengthened their bonds, reaffirmed their commitment to advancing towards new goals, and was able to start the new year in a positive way.

UNP Taiwan (UNPTW) organized a "Badminton Super Cup" to commemorate the 20th anniversary of its Taichung branch, its second base. The reason for planning a sports event instead of the annual anniversary dinner was to return to the philosophy of "leading the entire planet to health." On that day, through sports, colleagues and friends both old and new shared an enjoyable time together, creating a new sense of unity that transcended company and membership boundaries. We hope to eliminate prejudice against network businesses, deepen the social impression of UNPTW as a company that provides "health," and build a Win-Win-Win relationship.

The Shining Stars for UNIVA AWARDS 2024 were recently announced via email. Let's give a big round of applause to all the winners once again! The Shining Stars will compete for the grand prize at the FINAL CONTEST to be held on April 8th.Let's look forward to their wonderful presentations.