AI News 180m Report

2026-04-23 06:00–09:00 JST

212 received, 212 listed, 3 sources ・ Page 2 of 3

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 164 items from 2 sources; Japan, 48 items from 1 source.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所 (continued)(159)

【新代】Announcement that the company acquired right-of-use assets from a related party

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

新代 leased an office in Tainan City (19.4 ping) from its subsidiary 正鉑雷射 and acquired right-of-use assets worth approximately NT$1.85 million.

Companies mentioned:新代、正鉑雷射股份有限公司

【亞光】The board meeting to review 亞光’s first-quarter 115 financial report is expected to be held on 115年04月30日

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

亞光 will hold a board meeting on April 30, 115, to approve its financial report for the first quarter of 115.

【德淵】The company’s securities have met the criteria for publication of trading information on the centralized market, so relevant material financial and business information is disclosed to help investors distinguish and understand it.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

徳淵 (Tex Year) disclosed its latest financial information after meeting the exchange’s trading warning criteria due to share price fluctuations and other factors. March revenue was NT$384 million, up 25% from a year earlier.

Companies mentioned:德淵(Tex Year)

【立積】Announcement that the board meeting to review the company’s first-quarter 115 consolidated financial report is expected to be held on 115年4月30日

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

立積 will hold a board meeting on April 30, 115, to approve its consolidated financial statements for the first quarter of 115.

【燿華】The company’s securities have met the criteria for publication of trading information on the centralized exchange market, so relevant material financial and business information is disclosed to help investors distinguish and understand it.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

燿華 (Unitech) disclosed its latest financial information in response to a notice from the Taiwan Stock Exchange. Revenue in March 115 was NT$1.31 billion, down 15% year on year, and EPS was -NT$0.19.

Companies mentioned:臺灣證券交易所股份有限公司

【台達電】The company’s subsidiary 乾坤科技股份有限公司 announces the record date for the 114 ex-dividend distribution

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

Original台達電は、100%子会社の乾坤科技の114年度配当に関する日程と金額(現金配当23.1億元+資本準備金18.5億元)を発表しました。

Companies mentioned:乾坤科技股份有限公司

【承業醫】The company’s board resolves to conduct a private placement of common shares

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

承業醫’s board approved a private placement, capped at 20 million shares and targeting strategic investors, to secure operating funds and support long-term business development.

【富邦金】富邦金控 announces that its subsidiary 台北富邦銀行 has amended its articles of incorporation

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

台北富邦銀行, a subsidiary of 富邦金控, had a proposed amendment to its articles of incorporation approved at its annual shareholders’ meeting on April 22, 115.

Companies mentioned:台北富邦銀行、富邦金控

【遠東銀】Subsidiary 遠銀資產管理股份有限公司 announces acquisition of a debt claim

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

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Companies mentioned:遠銀資產管理股份有限公司、上海商業儲蓄銀行

【台亞】The company’s securities have met the criteria for publication of trading information on the centralized exchange market, so relevant material financial and business information is disclosed to help investors distinguish and understand it.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

台亞 disclosed its financial position for March 115 after being placed under a trading watch. Revenue fell 10.24% year on year, and it posted a loss, with EPS of -NT$0.06.

Companies mentioned:臺灣證券交易所

【富邦金】富邦金控 announces that the board of its subsidiary 台北富邦銀行 resolved to capitalize retained earnings by issuing new shares

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

台北富邦銀行, a subsidiary of 富邦金控, decided to raise its capital by approximately NT$346 million through a new share issue funded from retained earnings.

Companies mentioned:台北富邦銀行、富邦金控

【承業醫】Announcement of the board’s resolution to convene the company’s 115 annual general meeting (additional agenda item)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

承業生医 (承業醫) will hold an in-person annual shareholders’ meeting on June 4, 115. An item concerning a private placement has been newly added to the agenda.

【大東電】The company’s securities have met the criteria for publication of trading information on the centralized exchange market, so relevant material financial and business information is disclosed to help investors distinguish and understand it

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

大東電, which was placed under a trading watch, released preliminary self-prepared results for March 115. Revenue rose 8% and net profit increased 35%.

Companies mentioned:臺灣證券交易所

【宇瞻】The company’s securities have met the criteria for publication of trading information on the centralized exchange market, so relevant material financial and business information is disclosed to help investors distinguish and understand it.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

宇瞻, which was placed under a trading watch, released preliminary self-prepared results for March 115. Revenue surged 293% year on year, and EPS was NT$6.37.

Companies mentioned:臺灣證券交易所

【景碩】The company’s securities reached the threshold for the release of trading alert information on the centralized exchange market. It is therefore disclosing relevant financial and business information to help investors distinguish and understand the situation.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

景碩 disclosed its self-prepared financial information for March 115 after being placed under a trading watch. Revenue rose 25% and net profit increased 85%.

Companies mentioned:臺灣證券交易所

【富邦金】富邦金控 announces that the board of its subsidiary 台北富邦商業銀行 resolved on dividend distribution

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

富邦金控 announced that its subsidiary 台北富邦商業銀行 will pay a cash dividend of approximately NT$25.78 billion and a stock dividend of approximately NT$340 million.

Companies mentioned:台北富邦商業銀行

【世紀風電】Announcement of the board meeting date for the company’s first-quarter 115 consolidated financial report

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

Taiwan’s 世紀風電 announced that it will hold a board meeting on April 30, 2026, to approve its consolidated financial report for the first quarter of 2026.

Companies mentioned:世紀風電

【仲琦】Announcement that the board meeting to review the company’s first-quarter 115 consolidated financial report is expected to be held on 115年4月30日

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

仲琦 (Hitron) announced that it will hold a board meeting on April 30 to approve its consolidated financial report for the first quarter of 115.

【嘉雨思-創】The company’s securities have met the criteria for publication of trading information on the centralized exchange market, so relevant material financial and business information is disclosed to help investors distinguish and understand it.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

嘉雨思-創 (Just-In-Time) disclosed its financial information for March 115 after its securities were placed under a trading watch. EPS for the month was NT$0.02.

Companies mentioned:臺灣證券交易所股份有限公司

【台玻】Subsidiary 台玻咸陽玻璃有限公司 announces acquisition of wealth management products

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

台玻咸陽玻璃, a Chinese subsidiary of Taiwan Glass (台玻), acquired a wealth management product from 成都銀行 worth approximately RMB80 million for cash management purposes, the company announced.

Companies mentioned:成都銀行股份有限公司、台玻咸陽玻璃有限公司

【國光生】Announcement of the board’s resolution to convene the company’s 115 shareholders’ meeting (additional report item)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

國光生 (Adimmune) announced that it will hold an in-person shareholders’ meeting on June 4, 115, and add to the reports section an explanation of why a shareholder proposal was not included as an agenda item.

【國光生】Announcement of a change in the head of internal audit

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

國光生 (Adimmune) announced that 石斐孟 had been replaced by 陳麗娟 as head of internal audit.

【映泰】The company’s securities have met the criteria for publication of trading information on the centralized exchange market, so relevant material financial and business information is disclosed to help investors distinguish and understand it.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

映泰 (Biostar) disclosed its financial information for March 115 after its share price met the Taiwan Stock Exchange’s warning threshold. EPS for the month was NT$0.38.

Companies mentioned:臺灣證券交易所股份有限公司

【精誠】Announcement of the company’s disposal of securities

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

精誠資訊, a major information services company, sold approximately 23.45 million common shares it held in the Taiwan Futures Exchange (期交所) for approximately NT$1.88 billion.

Companies mentioned:精誠資訊、臺灣期貨交易所、中華民國期貨業商業同業公會、臺灣證券交易所、臺灣集中保管結算所、財團法人中華民國證券櫃檯買賣中心

【AMAX-KY】Announcement of the board’s resolution to issue restricted employee rights shares (correction to the resolution dated 115/3/11)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

AMAX-KY resolved to issue 200,000 restricted stock awards (RSAs) at no cost to attract and retain talent and boost employee motivation.

【AMAX-KY】Material subsidiary 蘇州超集信息科技有限公司 announces cancellation of an endorsement guarantee

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

AMAX-KY’s material subsidiary 蘇州超集信息科技 resolved to cancel a US$1 million guarantee for its affiliate 鑫麥斯國際貿易.

Companies mentioned:蘇州超集信息科技有限公司、鑫麥斯國際貿易(香港)有限公司

【AMAX-KY】Material subsidiary 蘇州超集信息科技有限公司 announces a change in its general manager

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

AMAX-KY announced the appointment of 廖治國 as general manager of its material subsidiary, 蘇州超集信息科技有限公司.

Companies mentioned:蘇州超集信息科技有限公司

【敦陽科】Announcement that the board meeting to review the company’s first-quarter 115 consolidated financial report is expected to be held on 115年4月30日

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

敦陽科 (Advanced Tek) announced that it will hold a board meeting on April 30, 2026, to approve its consolidated financial report for the first quarter of 2026 (ROC year 115).

Companies mentioned:敦陽科

【國巨*】Subsidiary 奇力新電子股份有限公司 announces a capital increase in its subsidiary 奇力新控股(香港)有限公司

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

奇力新電子, a subsidiary of 國巨 (Yageo), announced a US$35 million capital increase in its Hong Kong subsidiary 奇力新控股 for long-term investment purposes.

Companies mentioned:國巨、奇力新電子股份有限公司、奇力新控股(香港)有限公司

【國巨*】Subsidiary 奇力新控股(香港)有限公司 announces a capital increase in its subsidiary 奇力新電子(越南)有限公司

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

國巨 (Yageo) announced a US$35 million capital increase in its subsidiary 奇力新電子(ベトナム) for working capital and long-term investment.

Companies mentioned:奇力新控股(香港)有限公司、奇力新電子(越南)有限公司

【國巨*】Subsidiary 奇力新控股(香港)有限公司 announces the board’s resolution on a cash capital increase

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

國巨 (Yageo) announced that its subsidiary 奇力新電子 will make a US$35 million capital increase in its Hong Kong subsidiary 奇力新控股(香港) for operating funds and long-term investment.

Companies mentioned:國巨、奇力新控股(香港)有限公司、奇力新電子

【國巨*】Subsidiary 奇力新電子(越南)有限公司 announces the board’s resolution on a cash capital increase

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

The board of 奇力新電子(ベトナム), a subsidiary of 國巨 (Yageo), approved a US$35 million cash capital increase to secure working capital and fund long-term investment.

Companies mentioned:奇力新電子(越南)有限公司

【興富發】Board resolution on dividend distribution

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

Original興富發(Highwealth)の取締役会は、2025年度(民国114年度)の利益処分案を決議し、1株当たり4.0台湾ドルの現金配当(総額約86.1億台湾ドル)を発表しました。

【晶豪科】The board meeting to review the first-quarter 115 financial report is expected to be held on 115年4月30日

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

晶豪科 (ESMT) announced that it will hold a board meeting on April 30, 2026, to approve its financial report for the first quarter of 2026.

Companies mentioned:晶豪科

【豐達科】Announcement of the date for submission of the company’s first-quarter 115 consolidated financial report to the board

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

豐達科 (NAFCO) announced that it will hold a board meeting on April 30, 2026, to approve its consolidated financial report for the first quarter of 2026.

【川湖】Announcement that the board meeting to review the company’s first-quarter 115 financial report is expected to be held on 115年5月6日.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

川湖 (King Slide) announced that it will hold a board meeting on May 6, 2026, to approve its financial report for the first quarter of 2026.

Companies mentioned:川湖

【緯穎】(Supplementary announcement) The company’s board resolved to build its headquarters in Tanmei Section, Neihu District, Taipei City — signing of the electromechanical engineering contract

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

緯穎 issued a supplementary announcement saying it had signed a contract worth approximately NT$980 million with 台灣動力工程 for mechanical and electrical work on its new headquarters building in Taipei’s Neihu District.

Companies mentioned:緯穎、台灣動力工程股份有限公司

【鈺齊-KY】Announcement of the company’s unaudited consolidated profit and loss for the first quarter of 2026

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

鈺齊-KY (Fulgent Sun) reported self-prepared results for the first quarter of 2026, with revenue of approximately NT$3.67 billion and net profit of NT$179 million (EPS NT$0.89), down from a year earlier.

【奇鋐】Correction to the name of the company providing the funds in the company’s March 115 loan-of-funds details

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

奇鋐 (AVC) issued a correction notice changing the name of the borrower in its March 2026 loan details from 武漢 to 成都.

Companies mentioned:奇鋐科技股份有限公司、奇宏光電(武漢)有限公司、奇宏電子(成都)有限公司

【全漢】Announcement that the board meeting to review the company’s first-quarter 115 financial report is expected to be held on 115年04月30日

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

全漢 (FSP) announced that it will hold a board meeting on April 30, 2026, to approve its consolidated financial report for the first quarter of 2026.

Companies mentioned:全漢

【全漢】(Correction) Announcement of matters related to the board’s resolution to convene the 一一五 annual general meeting (revision to the order of the reasons for convening)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

全漢 (FSP) issued a notice revising the order of agenda items for its annual shareholders’ meeting on June 11, 2026, to comply with the format requirements of the electronic voting system.

【全新】Announcement that the board meeting to review the company’s first-quarter 115 financial report is expected to be held on 115年4月30日

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

VPEC announced that it will hold a board meeting on April 30, 2026, to approve its financial report for the first quarter of 2026.

【大東】The company is changing its accountant in accordance with the accounting firm’s internal rotation.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

大東(Tah Tong) changed its engagement accountant from 林雅慧 to 胡智華 following an internal rotation at PwC(資誠聯合會計師事務所).

Companies mentioned:大東、資誠聯合會計師事務所

【大東】Revision to the number of director seats to be elected in 115

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

At its board meeting on April 22, 2026, 大東紡織 resolved to revise the number of director seats up for election at the next board election from 8 to 7, including 4 independent directors.

【創意】The company will convene a board meeting on 115/04/30 to approve the first-quarter 115 financial report

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

GUC announced that it will hold a board meeting on April 30, 2026, to approve its financial report for the first quarter of 2026.

【高林】Quality Craft Ltd. announces the board’s resolution on dividend distribution

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

The board of Quality Craft Ltd., a key subsidiary of Kao Lin, resolved to pay a cash dividend of C$2.9 million.

Companies mentioned:Quality Craft Ltd.

【南茂】Clarification regarding media reports

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

Original南茂(ChipMOS)は、工商時報が報じた「今年の年間売上高が2桁成長に挑戦する」との記事について、財務予測を開示していないとし、公開情報を参照するようメディア報道を明確にしました。

Companies mentioned:工商時報

【長廣】Clarification of media reports

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

長廣精機(CG) denied a 工商時報 report that it expects double-digit growth in 2026 amid rising demand for high-end ABF substrates, clarifying that it has not issued a financial forecast.

Companies mentioned:長廣精機股份有限公司、長廣

【臻鼎-KY】Clarification of media reports (Correction)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

Original臻鼎-KY(Zhen Ding Tech)は、今年から売上高が「百億倍数(100億元単位)」で成長するという経済日報の報道を憶測であると否定し、更正公告を出しました。

Companies mentioned:臻鼎科技控股股份有限公司、臻鼎集團

【牧德】Announces the date of the board meeting to review the company's consolidated financial statements for Q1 115

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

Original牧德科技(Machvision)は、2026年第1四半期の連結財務報告を承認するための取締役会を2026年4月30日に開催すると発表しました。

Companies mentioned:牧德

【臻鼎-KY】Clarification of media reports

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

Original臻鼎-KY(Zhen Ding Tech)は、工商時報の「売上が百億元単位で成長する」との報道を憶測であると否定する澄清公告を発表しました。

Companies mentioned:臻鼎科技控股股份有限公司、臻鼎集團

【精誠】Clarification of media reports

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

精誠資訊 issued a clarification (correction) regarding an Economic Daily News article reporting that AI business revenue was surging and would reach NT$100 billion within 4 years, calling it “pure speculation.”

Companies mentioned:精誠資訊

【台端】The company's board of directors to convene the 115 annual shareholders' meeting

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

P-Two Industries announced that it will hold its 2026 annual shareholders’ meeting on June 23.

【中華資安】Date of the board meeting to review the company's first-quarter 115 financial report

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

中華資安 announced that it will hold a board meeting on April 29 to approve its financial report for the first quarter of year 115 (2026).

【凌航】Correction: The company's convertible corporate bond 凌航一 (code: 31351) has recently met the criteria for announcing information warranting attention regarding trading. The related information is announced to help investors distinguish and understand it (correction to the current month's outstanding issuance balance in the material information dated April 1, 115)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

After 凌航’s convertible bond “凌航一” met the criteria for a watch-listed security, the company disclosed information and corrected the outstanding unconverted balance as of April 1 to 360 million yuan.

Companies mentioned:櫃買中心

【昶和】Announces the board resolution to convene the 115 annual shareholders' meeting and related matters (correction to the electronic voting format)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

Chang Ho issued a notice revising the proposal format for its annual shareholders’ meeting, to be held on June 15, 2026, to comply with the electronic voting system’s format requirements.

【凌航】Correction: The company's convertible corporate bond 凌航一 (code: 31351) has recently met the criteria for announcing information warranting attention regarding trading. The related information is announced to help investors distinguish and understand it (correction to the current month's outstanding issuance balance in the material information dated March 23, 115)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

After memory maker 凌航’s convertible bond(凌航一) was designated a watch-listed security, the company issued a correction notice regarding details including the outstanding unconverted issuance balance as of March 23, 2026 (approximately NT$430 million).

Companies mentioned:凌航

【日成-KY】(Correction) Announces the board resolution to convene the 115 annual shareholders' meeting (fifth item under matters to be reported)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

Regal Jewelry announced, with some corrections, the resolutions concerning its annual shareholders’ meeting, to be held on May 26, 2026.

Companies mentioned:Regal Plating Co., Ltd.、Regal Jewelry ManufactureCo., Ltd.

【三晃】Matters concerning 三晃 Company's 115 annual shareholders' meeting (Correction)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

Chemical maker 三晃 issued a correction notice stating that it will hold its annual shareholders’ meeting in Taichung City on June 16, 2026.

Companies mentioned:三晃股份有限公司

Japan | PR TIMES(48)

ProConnect Engineer won “Bronze” at the Freelance Agent AWARD 2026.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

ProConnect Engineer, an IT engineer project platform operated by 株式会社WorkX, won “BRONZE” at the Freelance Agent AWARD 2026.

Companies mentioned:株式会社WorkX、INSTANTROOM株式会社、FreelanceBoard

[Taiwan News] Taiwan’s electronics and semiconductor equipment industries are booming amid expanded TSMC investment, surging 20%<Wise Machinery Industry Journal, April 2026, Week 4 issue>

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Wise Consulting has published its Taiwan Machinery Industry Journal, reporting that Taiwan’s semiconductor manufacturing equipment industry is surging, with AI demand driving 20% year-on-year growth amid expanded TSMC investment.

Companies mentioned:TSMC(台湾積体電路製造)、ASEテクノロジー・ホールディング(ASEH)、倍利科技(V5テクノロジーズ)、牧徳科技(マッハビジョン)、政美応用、弘塑科技(グランド・プロセス・テクノロジー)

“We can’t keep up with customer support”: Launch of a calling service that handles everything from telemarketing calls to customer follow-ups

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Valtec Corporation, provider of the cloud PBX “MOT/TEL,” has launched a calling service that handles everything from telemarketing calls to post-contract follow-ups. It aims to prevent lost opportunities caused by a shortage of sales resources.

AgenticSec joins the LayerX Group, accelerating hiring to establish a new standard for software security in the AI era

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

AgenticSec, which develops AI penetration testing solutions, has joined the LayerX Group. It aims to establish a new standard for software security through automated vulnerability testing using AI technology.

Companies mentioned:株式会社LayerX、株式会社AgenticSec

Beta version of “Hakoma Property Proposal Assistant” released

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

リアラブル株式会社 has released the beta version of “Hakoma Property Proposal Assistant,” software specializing in real estate operations. It improves sales efficiency by automating customer-property matching and property registration from property listing sheets.

Companies mentioned:リアラブル株式会社

ai& strengthens its global AI platform through the acquisition of Build.io

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Global AI company ai& has acquired PaaS provider Build.io and will begin offering a full-stack AI platform integrating everything from infrastructure to the application layer.

Companies mentioned:Build.io、Cisco、Rapid7

Town Life Vacant Home Solutions launches a special feature on land sale assessments

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Town Life Co., Ltd. officially launched “Town Life Vacant Home Solutions: Land Sale Feature” in January 2026. It aims to meet strong demand for land sales amid the recent increase in vacant homes.

abt selects 4 projects for its 2026 grants program addressing neonicotinoid pesticide issues—exploring the future of food and ecosystems through collaboration between science and citizens

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Act Beyond Trust has selected 4 projects for its 2026 grants program addressing neonicotinoid pesticide issues. Amid Japan’s opaque regulatory environment, it will support collaboration between science and citizens to explore the future of food and ecosystems.

Companies mentioned:公益社団法人アクト・ビヨンド・トラスト、EU、農林水産省、食品安全委員会、環境省、日本弁護士連合会、特定非営利活動法人 地球と未来の環境基金、摂南大学、農民連食品分析センター、秋田の環境を考える県民の会

abt selects projects for its 2026 East Asia Eco & Peace Program—supporting civic solidarity through environmental initiatives in an increasingly divided East Asia

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Act Beyond Trust(abt) has selected Team SPOON’s children’s exchange project centered on migratory birds for its 2026 East Asia Eco & Peace Program and will provide a grant of 1 million yen.

Companies mentioned:Team SPOON、公益財団法人 リタ市民アセット財団、大阪大学

[abt 2026 Grants] Energy Shift Program selects projects for support

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Act Beyond Trust(abt) has selected 2 recipients for grants under its 2026 Energy Shift Program. It will support the review and proposals of locally driven renewable energy and nuclear power policies, providing a total of 109万7千 yen in grants.

Companies mentioned:泊原発立地4町村住民連絡協議会、鶴岡持続可能社会研究所

abt selects 4 projects for its 2026 organic school lunch program grants. Supporting initiatives from 4 prefectures that focus on food “quality” beyond free school lunches

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公益社団法人アクト・ビヨンド・トラスト has selected 4 projects for its 2026 Organic School Lunch Promotion Program and will provide a total of 1.2 million yen in grants. It will support local initiatives seeking to shift the focus from the quantity of school lunches to their quality.

Companies mentioned:公益社団法人アクト・ビヨンド・トラスト、農林水産省、東京都品川区、NPO法人CPP JAPAN、一般社団法人 日本有機加工食品コンソーシアム、NPO法人 むかいしまseeds、くまもとのタネと食を守る会

[Up to 72% off] Save on baby carriers, hip seats and baby clothes! Konny’s Appreciation Festival starts at 12 noon on Thursday, April 23! An in-person event will also be held.

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Parenting lifestyle brand Konny will hold its Appreciation Festival starting April 23, with discounts of up to 72%. The event will feature the launch of a new Marine Collection and the in-person event “KONNY FES.”

Companies mentioned:Konny、emo's store、airluv.、生活の木、テレビ東京

Original【宮城・泉区】「体が不調の日ほど行きたくなるジム」顧客満足度最上級の泉東口店が贈る!「え?本当にジム...!?」アットホームな安心感×プロのメンテナンス体験。5月限定!”痛み改善ストレッチ”が話題。

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Personal gym “リアルボディ泉東口店” is running a limited-time campaign from May 2026, offering a “pain-relief stretching” session in addition to its regular free trial. Its welcoming atmosphere and professional body-care techniques have made it popular with women who are new to exercise or experiencing physical discomfort.

Companies mentioned:株式会社リアルボディRグループ、リアルボディ

Original【青森・八戸】「ダイエットが続かない」とお悩みの方必見!思わず続けたくなるジム、リアルボディ八戸店が5月限定で”育児応援&再挑戦キャンペーン”を開始。「最近の私、ちょっと好きかも...」を全力応援!

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Originalパーソナルジム「リアルボディ八戸店」が、育児中の母親や過去にダイエットで挫折した人向けに、5月限定で「育児応援&再挑戦キャンペーン」を実施します。お子様同伴サポートや入会金無料、ストレッチコース無料提供など、継続しやすい環境を提供し、リバウンドしない身体作りを支援します。

Companies mentioned:株式会社リアルボディRグループ

【Yachiyo, Chiba Prefecture】3x3 professional basketball team YACHIYO FLAGs signs sponsorship agreement with 興真乳業株式会社 — Creating the future with businesses as a community-based professional team

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YACHIYO FLAGs, a 3x3 professional basketball team based in Yachiyo, Chiba Prefecture, has signed a sponsorship agreement with 興真乳業株式会社 for the 26-27 season. The partnership brings together a community-based sports team and a local business to revitalize the community through sports and foster the next generation.

Companies mentioned:YACHIYO FLAGs、興真乳業株式会社、株式会社KoKoKaRa

Case study published on IPO support for サイバーソリューションズ社, whose founder has experience with a 550億円 exit — Behind the scenes of IFRS adoption and building a management structure that prevents overreliance on individuals

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ブリッジコンサルティンググループ(BCG) has published a case study on its support for IPO preparations at サイバーソリューションズ社, whose founder has experience with a 550億円 exit. The case study focuses on IFRS adoption and building a management structure that prevents overreliance on individuals, with a listing targeted on the shortest possible schedule.

Companies mentioned:ブリッジコンサルティンググループ株式会社、サイバーソリューションズ株式会社、インターネットセキュリティシステムズ株式会社、IBM、大和証券、太陽監査法人

From Hiroshima Prefecture | Care work is no longer “3K”!

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株式会社TRAPE supported productivity improvements at 3 model care facilities as a business adviser to 広島県介護生産性向上総合相談センター. Using the free online tool 生産性向上くん® and the hands-on support service Sociwell, it is helping advance digital transformation and improve job satisfaction in care settings.

Companies mentioned:株式会社TRAPE、広島県介護生産性向上総合相談センター、社会福祉法人広島県社会福祉協議会“介サポひろしま”、社会福祉法人石川福祉会、医療法人明和会、株式会社松広

AI support system “ヘルプドッグ” launches favicon settings to build brand trust and prevent users from missing support information

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noco株式会社 has added a favicon settings feature to its AI support system “ヘルプドッグ,” allowing brand logos to appear on FAQ sites and forms. This makes it easier for customers to identify official information, improving trust in support information and the rate of issues resolved independently.

Companies mentioned:noco株式会社

5/2 (Sat.) seminar on how to get started in vacation rentals. The smart move is to buy an already-profitable vacation rental instead of opening one! Tax savings available. Presented by a former banker behind “Profitable Vacation Rental YouTube,” with more than 4,500 subscribers and numerous vacation rental investors trained.

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株式会社ファイナンスアイ will hold a vacation rental investment seminar on May 2, 2026, recommending the purchase of already-profitable vacation rentals. The seminar will present a new investment approach that avoids the risks of starting from scratch and aims to achieve FIRE in as little as 3 years.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ファイナンスアイ、観光庁、JNTO(日本政府観光局)、楽待、airbnb

Fuji TV obtains IAS CTV certification for TVer and FOD, advancing transparency in Japan’s connected TV ecosystem

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Fuji TV has obtained IAS CTV certification through Publica for CTV ad inventory on TVer and FOD, creating a more transparent advertising environment.

Companies mentioned:株式会社フジテレビジョン、Publica by IAS、IAS

— For the future of our planet, what we can do now — Increased collection of used food trays boosts the annual CO₂ emissions reduction effect by approximately 14% year on year!

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株式会社アオキスーパー announced that increased food tray collection and awareness-raising activities are expected to boost the annual CO2 emissions reduction effect by approximately 14% year on year.

Companies mentioned:株式会社エフピコ

Free webinar “Business Growth Through Higher LTV: E-Commerce Know-How for Sustained Sales Growth” to be held online May 15 / エニキャリ and others

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Original株式会社エニキャリなど4社が、EC事業の売上成長とLTV向上をテーマにした無料オンラインセミナーを2026年5月15日に共催する。マーケティング、CRM、顧客対応、物流の観点からノウハウを提供する。

Companies mentioned:GIVE&GIVE株式会社、株式会社ファブリカコミュニケーションズ、マーケティングアソシエーション株式会社

【Target annual yield: 14.0%】TECROWD96号ファンド opens subscriptions to invest in domestic capital-gains fund “OME Data Center 05 (Takinoue-cho, Ome City)”

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TECRA株式会社 will open subscriptions on April 23, 2026, for TECROWD96号ファンド, which targets the development of an AI edge data center in Ome, Tokyo, and has a target annual yield of 14.0%.

Companies mentioned:東京電力

Hello! Project selected members pay tribute to “LOVEマシーン”! “アップトゥボーイ Vol.362” goes on sale today

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The cover of “アップトゥボーイ Vol.362” features 10 selected Hello! Project members paying tribute to the classic song “LOVEマシーン.” The issue also features なつみ安倍’s first appearance in 20 years and a feature exploring Hello! Project’s “traditions.”

Companies mentioned:ワニブックス

LayerX brings AgenticSec into its group and enters the security field in the AI era. It will continue to step up M&A.

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LayerX has brought AgenticSec, which specializes in AI-powered penetration testing, into its group and made a full-scale entry into the security field. This is the company’s first M&A deal and will support the secure operation of software in the AI era.

Companies mentioned:株式会社LayerX、株式会社AgenticSec

【ABC-MART】Kaela Kimura takes on a barefoot-light feel. “NIKE AIR RIFT BREEZE” campaign launches to set summer style free

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ABC-MART launched a campaign for NIKE “AIR RIFT BREEZE” on April 23, 2026. Artist Kaela Kimura features in the campaign, showcasing the shoe’s appeal.

Companies mentioned:株式会社エービーシー・マート、NIKE

Original【BS日テレ】なおみ農園~旬のものを旬に食べる!2種の高菜を漬物とサラダで、タラの芽は天ぷらで…~4月23日(木)よる10時放送~

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The BS Nippon TV program “Naomi’s Farm” will show the harvesting and preparation of spring delicacies, including takana and tara shoots, as well as the launch of a project to grow native Oita varieties, on Thursday, April 23, at 10 p.m.

【Wood Design Park Okazaki】A room-only plan with no meals is here‼️ — Enjoy an original BBQ with your favorite ingredients

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Wood Design Park Okazaki in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, has launched a “room-only BBQ plan” that allows guests to bring their own ingredients.

<New movie program on nationwide free BS channel BS10> “LiLiCo’s Lovin’Movies: HAPPY LIFE WITH CINEMA” premieres May 3 at 2:15 p.m.!

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A new movie program hosted by LiLiCo will begin airing on May 3 on BS10, operated by ジャパネットブロードキャスティング.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ジャパネットブロードキャスティング

A “cheki-style sticker” bonus commemorating the blockbuster success of the film “名探偵コナン ハイウェイの堕天使,” plus a gravure feature and poster of Kento Nakajima and a black-suit gravure feature of Yusei Yagi!

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Issue 15 of the magazine “女性セブン” includes a cheki-style sticker celebrating the blockbuster success of the film “名探偵コナン ハイウェイの堕天使.” It also features gravure spreads of Kento Nakajima and Yusei Yagi.

Companies mentioned:小学館、NHK、東宝

【59 shops taking part】The 5th Morishita-Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Bakers’ Marche! Specialty shops selling baked goods and bread gather for 1 day only. The “Bakers’ Rogaining: Exploring Baked Goods and Bread” event will also be held! 【4/29 (Wed., holiday)】

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The 5th Bakers’ Marche will be held in the Morishita-Kiyosumi-Shirakawa area on April 29. A total of 59 specialty shops selling baked goods and bread will gather, alongside the “Bakers’ Rogaining” stamp rally around the neighborhood, promoting community revitalization and cultural exchange through food.

SUZUKI KATANA-style “Pizza Cutter-na” on sale for a limited time at ノーティアムイオンモール白山店!

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A pizza cutter called “Pizza Cutter-na,” inspired by Suzuki’s classic KATANA, will be on sale for a limited time at Aeon Mall Hakusan from April 2026.

Companies mentioned:スズキ株式会社、株式会社フェイス、ノーティアム

“Don’t let the transition to independence at 18 become the beginning of isolation” — 2025 fiscal year Kotoba Camp® implementation report released; campaign to recruit 100 founding monthly supporters begins April 23

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NPO JAM Network has released an implementation report on “Kotoba Camp” for children in residential care facilities and launched a campaign to recruit 100 monthly supporters.

Companies mentioned:ロート子どもの夢基金、東急子ども応援プログラム

Originalクラブフロア宿泊者専用ラウンジ「The Club」にて、ヴーヴ・クリコのフリーフローを楽しむ「グランド・シャンパンアワー」を開催

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Originalセンタラグランドホテル大阪が、ゴールデンウィーク限定でクラブフロア宿泊者向けにヴーヴ・クリコをフリーフローで楽しめる「グランド・シャンパンアワー」を開催します。

Companies mentioned:センタラ ホテルズ&リゾーツ、ヴーヴ・クリコ、花郷

As efforts worldwide focus on making systems usable, Asukoe Partners to share Japan’s implementation expertise at OpenFisca Conference 2026

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A director of Asukoe Partners spoke at the international conference “OpenFisca Conference 2026,” presenting Japan’s implementation expertise in structuring administrative service information and “Rules as Code.”

Companies mentioned:デジタル庁、IPA(独立行政法人 情報処理推進機構)、京都大学大学院法学研究科法政策共同研究センター(KILAP)

Launching 5 types of simulated dating experiences, including “No-Nonsense Simulated Date®” and “Date by Request®.” A new service begins with the aim of making Japan a place where people can enjoy romance.

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Original大阪府のステップシュート(西山慎太郎)が、婚活疲れ解消を目指し「マジレス模擬デート」「指名模擬デート」など5種類の模擬デートサービスを開始した。

Companies mentioned:ステップシュート

FRACTAL Inc., headed by voice actor Yuki Kaji, raises funds from Fuji Television. The company will accelerate growth in its voice AI business and recruit “founding members” to build the future of expression together.

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FRACTAL Inc., headed by voice actor Yuki Kaji, conducted a third-party allotment of shares with Fuji Television as the recipient. The company aims to foster collaboration between AI and creators and strengthen its voice AI business.

Companies mentioned:株式会社フジテレビジョン

Not letting a global shortage of materials get in the way! Unable to make bags, the company will sell its new Kishu Nanko plum mayonnaise rice crackers in plain clear bags, and will also run a packaging project where customers can create a one-of-a-kind design.

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Due to a shortage of packaging materials, Comfort Co., Ltd. is running an emergency campaign to sell its new “Kishu Nanko Plum Mayo Rice Crackers” in plain clear bags. The company is turning adversity into entertainment with a participatory event where customers draw on the bags themselves.

Companies mentioned:とれとれ市場南紀白浜

April 23 is Saint George’s Day, when books and flowers are given as gifts. Hanacupid joins Kodansha’s “Saint George’s Day Campaign 2026”

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JFTD Hanacupid is partnering with Kodansha’s “Saint George’s Day Campaign 2026.” Starting April 18, participating stores nationwide will display collaborative posters to promote the tradition of giving books and flowers.

Companies mentioned:株式会社講談社

To celebrate the release of the 9th installment in the Open House TV commercial series “My Home Man,” an X campaign is launching, offering a chance to win non-sale merchandise recreating the world of the commercials and digital gifts!

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Open House Group has launched a giveaway campaign on X (formerly Twitter) to mark the release of the 9th installment in its “My Home Man” TV commercial series, starring Masato Sakai.

Outlook for fiscal 2026: 23.9% expect higher revenue and profit, down for the 3rd consecutive year; concerns over the Middle East situation drive a sharp rise in “crude oil and materials price trends” as a downside risk

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In a survey of business outlook for fiscal 2026 conducted by Teikoku Databank among 23,349 companies, 23.9% expected both revenue and profit to rise, marking a decline for the 3rd consecutive year. The Middle East situation and price trends are viewed as downside risks.

Companies mentioned:株式会社帝国データバンク、TSMC、ラピダス

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