Kokopelli Inc. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, CEO Shigeru Kondo, hereinafter "Kokopelli") is pleased to announce that the Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry Credit Union (Osaka City, Osaka, Director Ryuichi Taga) began using the overseas business matching platform "BIG ADVANCE GLOBAL" on July 1, 2026. "BIG ADVANCE GLOBAL" is a platform that enables Japanese and overseas small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to expand their sales channels and develop business partners beyond national and linguistic barriers. Background of Introduction In recent years in Japan, against the backdrop of a shrinking domestic market and the weak yen, an increasing number of SMEs are interested in expanding their sales channels through overseas development. On the other hand, many companies are hesitant to venture overseas due to concerns about selecting business partners, language barriers, and the need for specialized knowledge in trade practices and logistics. To solve these challenges and support companies that want to take on overseas development or further expand their existing overseas transactions, the decision was made to introduce "BIG ADVANCE GLOBAL." Comment from Osaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry Credit Union Our credit union has been working to revitalize the regional economy together with our client SMEs by utilizing Big Advance. We are greatly encouraged by the new growth opportunities for our clients' overseas expansion that will be fostered by the deployment of BIG ADVANCE GLOBAL. We will support our clients who challenge themselves from the region to the world as a united credit union. Functions and Features of "BIG ADVANCE GLOBAL" This platform not only facilitates sales channel expansion and the development of new suppliers but also fosters innovation among SMEs, building a foundation for domestic and international SMEs to achieve sustainable growth in the global market. Furthermore, it promotes international trade for SMEs between Japan and ASEAN, aiming to become a