JCB card usage by Taiwanese tourists in Japan increased by 15% year-on-year, reaching a record high. To enhance communication and awareness of benefits, JCB Taiwan launched a new travel app, "MyJapan+", and a Taiwanese Instagram account.
日本國際支付品牌JCB宣布推出專為赴日旅客打造的旅遊App「MyJapan+ by JCB」，台灣為全球首發市場，APP預計6月下旬上線，並提供eSIM半價及最高10%現金回饋等優惠。
Union minister Piyush Goyal stated that global investors have strong confidence in India's future, viewing it as the world's fastest-growing economy for over two decades. He highlighted successful foreign investments like Hyundai and JCB as examples of India's manufacturing strengths and growth potential.
An X user posted photos of what appear to be internal JCB documents and an employee ID on Instagram. JCB is investigating the incident, stating they are aware of the content and are carefully examining the facts, including the veracity of the claims.
iPhone's "Express Card" feature allows contactless payment without unlocking, but JCB's terms state users are liable for unauthorized transactions if the device is lost. While the risk is limited for transit payments, users must weigh convenience against potential loss and implement measures like "Find My" to mitigate smartphone loss.
Reform UK received a £200,000 donation from JCB in November 2025, after party figures including Nigel Farage repeatedly promoted the company's PotHole Pro machine. Farage entered a rally on the vehicle last year, calling it a symbol of 'broken Britain.' Liberal Democrats have complained to the Electoral Commission, questioning whether public contracts are being traded for political patronage. Two Reform-run councils have adopted the machines through proper procurement, though a 2021 trial in Lincolnshire initially found the machine ineffective.
Reform UK’s leading figures repeatedly promoted JCB’s pothole-fixing machine before the company donated £200,000 to the party. Nigel Farage, Lee Anderson, Robert Jenrick, Zia Yusuf and Richard Tice all praised the PotHole Pro, with Farage entering a rally on one of the vehicles. JCB made the £200,000 donation in November 2025 after years of funding the Conservatives. Two Reform-run councils have adopted the machines, while the Liberal Democrats have complained to the Electoral Commission questioning whether public contracts are being traded for political patronage.
Reform UK politicians have frequently promoted JCB's 'PotHole Pro' machine, raising questions after the company donated £200,000 to the party. The Liberal Democrats have requested an investigation into potential political patronage.
