Original【晶華國際酒店股份有限公司】2026年Q1 EPS 5.73元
Original晶華國際酒店股份有限公司は2026年第1四半期の決算を発表し、基本EPSは5.73元、営業収入は19.46億元、税後純利益は7.33億元となりました。同社の観光餐旅業における好調な財務状況が示されています。
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Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所 (continued)（1331）
【慧洋海運股份有限公司】2026 Q1 EPS 1.60 yuan
Original慧洋海運股份有限公司は2026年第1四半期にEPS1.60元、売上高43.38億元、税後純利益11.95億元を計上しました。これは同社の堅調な業績を示しており、海運業界の動向に注目が集まります。
Companies mentioned：慧洋海運股份有限公司
【中國航運股份有限公司】2026 Q1 EPS 1.24 yuan
Original中國航運股份有限公司は2026年第1四半期の決算を発表し、1株あたり利益（EPS）が1.24元、営業収入が12.40億元、税後純利益が2.44億元を計上しました。これは同社の堅調な業績を示しています。
Companies mentioned：中國航運股份有限公司
【太平洋建設股份有限公司】2026 Q1 EPS 0.13 yuan
Original太平洋建設は2026年第1四半期にEPS0.13元、営業収益3.24億元、税後純利益0.53億元を報告しました。建設業界の動向を示す情報です。
Companies mentioned：太平洋建設股份有限公司
Original【普安科技股份有限公司】2026年Q1 EPS 0.33元
Original普安科技股份有限公司は2026年第1四半期にEPS0.33元、売上高3.70億、純利益0.90億を発表しました。
【瑞軒科技股份有限公司】2026 Q1 EPS 0.15 yuan
Original瑞軒科技股份有限公司は2026年第1四半期にEPS 0.15元、営業収益58.15億元、税後純利益0.96億元を報告しました。これは同社の堅実な財務状況を示しています。
Companies mentioned：瑞軒科技股份有限公司
Original【麗臺科技股份有限公司】2026年Q1 EPS 1.15元
Original麗臺科技股份有限公司は2026年第1四半期に、基本EPSが1.15元、営業収入が15.69億元、税後純利益が1.08億元を記録したと発表しました。これは同社のコンピュータ及び周辺機器事業における好調な財務実績を示しています。
【京元電子股份有限公司】2026 Q1 EPS 1.87 yuan
Original京元電子股份有限公司は2026年第1四半期の決算を発表し、1株当たり利益（EPS）は1.87元、営業収入は101.92億元、税後純利益は22.87億元を記録しました。これは半導体業界における同社の極めて好調な業績を示しており、市場の注目を集めるでしょう。
Companies mentioned：京元電子股份有限公司
Original【偉詮電子股份有限公司】2026年Q1 EPS 0.70元
Original偉詮電子股份有限公司は2026年第1四半期決算を発表し、EPS0.70元、営業収益10.48億元、税後純利益1.37億元を記録しました。同社は半導体業に属し、堅調な業績を示しています。
【聯昌電子企業股份有限公司】2026 Q1 EPS -0.20 yuan
Original聯昌電子企業股份有限公司が2026年第1四半期の決算を発表し、1株あたり利益（EPS）が-0.20元、営業収入が0.63億元、税後純利益が-0.22億元となりました。これは同社の最新の財務状況を示しています。
Companies mentioned：聯昌電子企業股份有限公司
Original【中華電信股份有限公司】2026年Q1 EPS 1.30元
Original中華電信股份有限公司は、2026年第1四半期の財務報告を発表し、基本EPSが1.30元、営業収入が599.88億元、税後純利益が106.08億元を達成したことを報告しました。これは通信ネットワーク業界における同社の強固な市場地位を裏付けています。
Original【群光電子股份有限公司】2026年Q1 EPS 2.00元
Original群光電子股份有限公司は2026年第1四半期決算を発表し、EPS2.00元、営業収益228.71億元、税後純利益16.58億元を記録しました。同社は電子零組件業に属し、好調な業績を示しています。
【為升電裝工業股份有限公司】2026 Q1 EPS 0.40 yuan
Original為升電裝工業股份有限公司は2026年第1四半期の決算を発表し、EPSは0.40元、営業収益は7.60億元、税後純利益は0.17億元でした。自動車産業における同社の業績は堅調と見られます。
Companies mentioned：為升電裝工業股份有限公司
【台灣國際造船股份有限公司】2026 Q1 EPS 0.07 yuan
Original台湾国際造船は2026年第1四半期にEPS0.07元、営業収益47.32億元、税後純利益0.86億元を計上しました。これは航運業の状況を反映しています。
Companies mentioned：台灣國際造船股份有限公司
Original【南帝化學工業股份有限公司】2026年Q1 EPS 0.34元
Original南帝化學工業股份有限公司は2026年第1四半期決算を発表し、EPS0.34元、営業収益25.96億元、税後純利益2.79億元を記録しました。同社は橡膠工業に属し、堅実な業績を示しています。
【運錩鋼鐵股份有限公司】2026 Q1 EPS 0.64 yuan
Original運錩鋼鐵股份有限公司は2026年第1四半期の決算を発表し、1株当たり利益（EPS）は0.64元、営業収入は23.03億元、税後純利益は1.06億元を記録しました。これは鋼鐵工業における同社の業績を示しており、市場の動向と合わせて評価されるでしょう。
Companies mentioned：運錩鋼鐵股份有限公司
Original【盛餘股份有限公司】2026年Q1 EPS 0.42元
Original盛餘股份有限公司 (2029) は、2026年第1四半期の決算を発表し、EPS 0.42元、売上高31.12億元を報告しました。この財務更新は、鉄鋼業界における同社の業績を示しています。
Original【高興昌鋼鐵股份有限公司】2026年Q1 EPS 0.13元
Original高興昌鋼鐵股份有限公司は、2026年第1四半期の決算を発表し、EPSは0.13元でした。売上高は3.5億元、税後純利益は0.24億元でした。
【榮成紙業股份有限公司】2026 Q1 EPS -0.02 yuan
榮成紙業股份有限公司's 2026 first-quarter financial report showed revenue of 10.76 billion yuan, but a net loss of 30 million yuan, resulting in earnings per share (EPS) of -0.02 yuan.
Companies mentioned：榮成紙業股份有限公司
Original【寶徠建設股份有限公司】2026年Q1 EPS 0.14元
寶徠建設股份有限公司 announced its Q1 2026 financial results, reporting an EPS of 0.14 yuan and revenue of 104 million yuan. This indicates the company's financial performance for the first quarter of 2026 in the construction materials sector.
【五鼎生物技術股份有限公司】2026 Q1 EPS 0.81 yuan
五鼎生物技術股份有限公司 announced its 2026 first-quarter financial results, reporting earnings per share (EPS) of 0.81 yuan, operating revenue of 520 million yuan, and after-tax net profit of 81 million yuan, reflecting steady growth in the biotechnology and healthcare industry.
Companies mentioned：五鼎生物技術股份有限公司
Original【宏泰電工股份有限公司】2026年Q1 EPS 0.82元
Hongtai Electric Engineering Co., Ltd. reported its Q1 2026 financial results, showing an EPS of 0.82 units, revenue of 1.919 billion units, and net profit of 0.261 billion units.
Original【耿鼎企業股份有限公司】2026年Q1 EPS 0.53元
耿鼎企業股份有限公司 announced its 2026 first-quarter financial results, reporting EPS of 0.53 yuan, operating revenue of 562 million yuan, and after-tax net profit of 87 million yuan, reflecting steady operations in the automotive industry.
Original【台南企業股份有限公司】2026年Q1 EPS 0.69元
Tainan Enterprises Co., Ltd. announced its Q1 2026 financial results, reporting an EPS of 0.69 units and revenue of 1.959 billion units, with a net profit of 0.1 billion units.
【聚隆纖維股份有限公司】2026 Q1 EPS 0.17 yuan
聚隆纖維股份有限公司 announced its 2026 first-quarter financial results, reporting earnings per share (EPS) of 0.17 yuan, reflecting the company's financial performance in the textile fiber industry. Operating revenue was 548 million yuan, and after-tax net profit was 21 million yuan.
Companies mentioned：聚隆纖維股份有限公司
Original【立益物流開發股份有限公司】2026年Q1 EPS 0.52元
立益物流開發股份有限公司 announced its Q1 2026 financial results, reporting an EPS of 0.52 yuan and revenue of 225 million yuan. This indicates the company's financial performance for the first quarter of 2026.
Original【臺南紡織股份有限公司】2026年Q1 EPS -0.05元
臺南紡織股份有限公司 announced its 2026 first-quarter financial results, reporting EPS of -0.05 yuan, revenue of 3.373 billion yuan, and a net loss of 74 million yuan, reflecting challenges facing the textile fiber industry.
【勤益投資控股股份有限公司】2026 Q1 EPS 0.68 yuan
Original勤益投資控股股份有限公司は2026年第1四半期にEPS 0.68元、営業収益1.74億元、税後純利益1.38億元を報告しました。これは同社の堅実な財務状況を示しています。
Companies mentioned：勤益投資控股股份有限公司
Original【富林塑膠工業(開曼)控股(股)公司】2026年Q1 EPS 1.62元
Fu Lin Plastic Industry (Cayman) Holdings reported its Q1 2026 results, with EPS of 1.62 NTD, revenue of 681 million NTD, and net profit of 86 million NTD, reflecting performance in the plastics industry.
【宏亞食品股份有限公司】2026 Q1 EPS 0.23 yuan
Original宏亞食品股份有限公司は2026年第1四半期のEPSを0.23元と発表しました。同期間の売上高は5.45億元、税後純利益は0.20億元でした。
Companies mentioned：宏亞食品股份有限公司
【黑松股份有限公司】2026 Q1 EPS 0.29 yuan
黑松股份有限公司's 2026 first-quarter financial report showed revenue of 2.328 billion yuan, net profit of 116 million yuan, and earnings per share (EPS) of 0.29 yuan.
Companies mentioned：黑松股份有限公司
Japan | PR TIMES（62）
A consultant from 船井総研サプライチェーンコンサルティング will speak at the May 28 (Thursday) seminar, “How the Two Trucking Regulations Are Changing Personnel Strategies at Transport Companies” (hosted by GOジョブ株式会社).
船井総研サプライチェーンコンサルティング announced that one of its consultants will speak at an online seminar hosted by GOジョブ株式会社 on May 28, 2026. The seminar, titled “How the Two Trucking Regulations Are Changing Personnel Strategies at Transport Companies,” is aimed at executives and human resources managers at transport and logistics companies.
Companies mentioned：GOジョブ株式会社
“Did changing your mattress change your snoring?” About 6割 of people said their snoring improved after replacing their mattress.
Original根據「鼾聲呼吸暫停改善協會」調查，約 6 成民眾更換「較硬」床墊後感受到鼾聲改善，顯示床墊硬度對維持氣道流暢至關重要。
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人 いびき無呼吸改善協会、ムーンムーン株式会社
[LENDEX] April 2026 Operating Report: Total repayments came to 1.25154 billion yen, while total funds raised amounted to 1.12887 billion yen.
OriginalLENDEX 公佈 2026 年 4 月營運報告，償還總額達 12.5 億日圓，募集總額為 11.2 億日圓，展現穩健營運能力。
Companies mentioned：株式会社LENDEX
[Archive Now Available Through June 30] Japan HP and Jichitai Tsushin co-hosted seminar: “The Future of Regional Management Envisioned by Project PLATEAU: Practical Digital Twin Cases and the Technologies Behind Implementation”
Japan HP and イシン株式會社 announced that an archived version of the seminar “Project PLATEAU: Envisioning the Future of Regional Management” will be available for a limited time. The seminar explores practical applications of digital twin technology in smart cities and urban planning.
Companies mentioned：イシン株式会社、株式会社 日本HP、インテル株式会社、大成建設株式会社、岡崎市、国土交通省
AI analyzes the latest MSCI assessment process. New “MSCI Score Prediction” feature simulates ESG rating changes in advance.
株式会社estoma has launched the “MSCI Score Prediction” feature, which uses AI to simulate changes in MSCI ESG ratings in advance. This enables companies to identify risks before ratings are finalized and take strategic action.
Companies mentioned：MSCI、株式会社estoma
[Cut management rule amendment work by up to 80% with AI] Reduce around 100 hours of rule amendment work to the 20-hour range: AI-powered rule amendment support service “REGナビ” begins full-scale rollout at R社.
DAY1 Inc.’s AI-powered rule amendment support service “REGナビ” has been officially adopted by R company, reducing apartment management rule revisions from around 100 hours to 20–30 hours, an efficiency gain of up to 80%.
Companies mentioned：株式会社DAY1、R社
Nihon Electro-Sensory Devices (NED) conducts a field test of its high-resolution deployable camera “SPIS” for sewer inspections in a large stormwater pipe in Chiba Prefecture.
Nihon Electro-Sensory Devices (NED) successfully tested its SPIS high-resolution deployable camera in a large-diameter 2,000-mm stormwater pipe in Chiba Prefecture, demonstrating its high accuracy and ability to navigate the pipe.
Companies mentioned：日本エレクトロセンサリデバイス株式会社、株式会社センエー
The 3rd edition of the FT Nikkei UK Ekiden, the only full-scale university ekiden race held outside Japan, will take place in the UK on June 12—the first edition since “Ekiden” was added to the Oxford English Dictionary.
The 3rd FT Nikkei UK Ekiden will be held in the UK on June 12, 2026, with leading universities and companies from Japan and the UK taking part. The event will also work with Ishikawa Prefecture to support recovery from the Noto earthquake.
Companies mentioned：Ekiden Group Ltd.、日本経済新聞社、フィナンシャル・タイムズ (Financial Times)、アシックス、石川県、LINLEY (リンリー)、England Athletics
A display stand born in the forests of Komoro, Nagano Prefecture: Store displays made from thinned timber from self-managed forestry will go on display at KEEN stores starting Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
Nagano-based Diverse Line has partnered with outdoor brand KEEN to make store display stands from thinned timber produced through self-managed forestry in Komoro. The displays will be featured at directly operated stores, including those in Harajuku, starting in April 2026.
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人ディバースライン、キーン・ジャパン合同会社
Original【重版決定】発売1ヶ月で1万部突破！YouTube22万人超・桑名正典の新刊『やってよかった！習慣事典』が紀伊國屋書店新宿本店など大手書店で軒並みランクイン
The new book “やってよかった！習慣事典” by Masanori Kuwana, published by 株式会社パーソンズリンク, sold over 10,000 copies in 1 month, prompting a reprint. It has resonated with younger readers and business professionals and is being prominently displayed at major bookstores.
Companies mentioned：すばる舎、紀伊國屋書店、有隣堂、蔦屋書店、三省堂書店
“Intelligence in the hands of organizations.” Launch of “TAYURA Nexus,” a self-directed local LLM platform optimized for Apple Silicon.
Provemind has launched “TAYURA Nexus,” an on-premises LLM platform optimized for Apple Silicon. It provides physical data isolation and high-performance computing to protect corporate secrets.
Companies mentioned：株式会社プルーブマインド
Promoting brands to audiences with a strong interest in beauty, health and lifestyle.
合同会社IRIE OFFICE successfully held a beach yoga event during the Zushi Film Festival as part of its “SHONAN BEACH YOGA” marketing initiative, helping companies reach health-conscious audiences and increase brand exposure.
Companies mentioned：合同会社IRIE OFFICE、SHONAN BEACH YOGA、逗子映画祭、星野リゾート トマム、ヒルトンニセコビレッジ、NPO法人湘南ビジョン研究所
アンソニー・リンダー＆カコマノリス法律事務所 launches “ALC Lawcast: Finance in Focus” to support global access to U.S. capital markets.
アンソニー・リンダー＆カコマノリス法律事務所 (ALC) has launched “ALC Lawcast: Finance in Focus,” a podcast series offering C-suite executives and overseas issuers analysis of the regulatory environment and complexities of U.S. capital markets. As financial firms increasingly move to Florida, the series aims to elevate the state’s role in international finance and provide guidance on cross-border securities law.
Companies mentioned：アンソニー・リンダー＆カコマノリス法律事務所、ALC
Conditioning brand TENTIAL adopts “Google Analytics 360” to enhance customer experiences through data. E-Agency supports the development of its measurement infrastructure as a strategic partner.
Conditioning brand TENTIAL has adopted “Google Analytics 360” to improve customer experiences and accelerate data-driven decision-making. E-Agency is supporting the development of its measurement infrastructure as a strategic partner, with the aim of creating an advanced marketing platform that integrates online and offline data.
Companies mentioned：株式会社イー・エージェンシー、Google
[Event] What kind of engineers are needed in the age of AI agents? Two sessions will be held on May 26 (Tue.) and May 30 (Sat.).
OriginalAI INNOVATION 將於 5 月底舉辦兩場「AI Agent 時代工程師生存條件」活動，探討 AI 工具如何改變開發市場及工程師的核心價值轉型。
Companies mentioned：株式会社AI INNOVATION
New wearable thermo device kit “REON POCKET 6” features a compact dual thermo module, lowering the temperature at the cooling and warming sections by up to 2°C compared with the previous model (1).
Sony Thermo Technology will launch the wearable temperature-control device REON POCKET 6 on May 12. It features a compact dual thermoelectric module, offers 2°C greater cooling performance than its predecessor, and has an optimized neckband design and physical buttons.
Companies mentioned：ソニーサーモテクノロジー株式会社
abt announces its new concept, “beyond ecology,” following 15 years of grant-making, 236 projects and 276 million yen in grants.
Original公益社團法人 Act Beyond Trust (abt) 慶祝環境助成活動 15 週年，宣佈 2026 年度新理念「Beyond Ecology」，並揭示累計撥款達 2.76 億日圓。
Companies mentioned：公益社団法人アクト・ビヨンド・トラスト
Reiwa PR supports 株式会社リィ’s “360-degree Lii” strategy, updating recruitment and organizational practices through the podcast “Exercise Is 100%.”
Reiwa PR supported Lii’s launch of the “Exercise Is Everything” podcast, using audio to strengthen brand visibility, improve recruitment efficiency and build internal cohesion.
Companies mentioned：株式会社令和PR、株式会社リィ
[USIMO] Aiming to reduce heat stress in horses while enhancing their competitive performance, a new contact-cooling neck wrap, “モーっとクール,” adds Phiten’s relaxation and recovery benefits. For heatstroke prevention and horse health.
USIMO, a brand under OOTSUKI Inc., has launched a new contact-cooling neck wrap for horses in collaboration with Phiten. It combines physical cooling with relaxation and recovery technology to address heatstroke risks for horses in extreme heat.
Companies mentioned：株式会社オオツキ、ファイテン株式会社、日本中央競馬会（JRA）
[Case study] CPA Excellent Partners integrates an ID platform serving around 800,000 learners in about 5 months, creating a secure, scalable digital ecosystem with “Tactna” and “Auth0.”
OriginalTC3 協助 CPA Excellent Partners 導入 Tactna 與 Auth0，僅耗時 5 個月即完成 80 萬名學員的 ID 基盤整合。
Companies mentioned：TC3株式会社、CPAエクセレントパートナーズ株式会社、Okta Japan株式会社
At the forefront of AI agents: Launch of next-generation AI tools featuring a “Mail Agent” and an “SEO Article Generation Agent.”
TinyBetter株式会社 has launched “Mail AI Agent” and “SEO Article Generation Agent,” tools that use AI agent technology to improve business efficiency. They support more efficient email handling and strategic content marketing, promoting the practical use of AI at work.
Companies mentioned：TinyBetter株式会社
Ocean obtains ISO/IEC 27001 certification, establishing an information security framework that meets international standards.
株式会社Ocean announced that it has obtained the international ISO/IEC 27001 information security certification, establishing a security framework that meets international standards and providing safeguards for Japan’s 2026 tax-free system transition.
Companies mentioned：株式会社Ocean
Business leader 梛木春幸, whose company's bankruptcy was reported in national news, will speak at a study session on July 7 (Tue.) about the realities of making a comeback.
The business community 「參謀」 will hold a seminar on July 7, inviting 梛木春幸, who experienced bankruptcy and made national headlines, to share the true story of his comeback from despair.
Companies mentioned：株式会社経営参謀、株式会社樹楽、株式会社クラフト・ティー、白潟総合研究所株式会社
Sharing the “realities on the ground” of AI image and video generation! A study session on the latest developments in creative AI applications will be held on May 20 (Wed.).
株式会社經營參謀 will hold a generative AI image production session in Tokyo on May 20, 2026, exploring the practical use and trends of tools such as Midjourney and Sora.
Companies mentioned：株式会社 経営参謀、ダイア株式会社、株式会社クラフト・ティー
AeyeScan now supports the latest standard, “OWASP Top 10:2025.” ASVS 5.0 compliance speeds up vulnerability mitigation decisions.
AI vulnerability assessment tool AeyeScan announced support for the latest OWASP Top 10:2025 standard and the ASVS 5.0 verification criteria, helping developers make remediation decisions faster.
Companies mentioned：株式会社エーアイセキュリティラボ
About 55% of corporate IT departments use generative AI for work, while 42% are considering a complete migration to cloud storage.
株式会社ダイレクトクラウド has released the results of a survey on cloud storage and generative AI use, conducted among 956 employees in information systems-related departments. The survey found that about 55% use generative AI for work and 42% are considering a complete migration to cloud storage.
Starting a vacation rental business? A seminar on profitable vacation rentals and how to get started the right way. With Batonz’s listing, vacation rental M&A opportunities are expanding to individuals. Experts—a former banker, a vacation rental investment specialist, and a specialist whose profitable vacation rental YouTube channel has 4,600 subscribers—share their insights.
株式会社ファイナンスアイ will hold a practical vacation rental M&A seminar on May 16, 2026. Former banker 田中琢郎 will explain how acquiring an already profitable vacation rental business can help avoid the risks of starting one from scratch and build a stable income-generating asset.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ファイナンスアイ、株式会社バトンズ、トランビ
A ranking of the Top 5 travel bags has been released to mark “Travel Day” on 5/16!
Luxury bag rental service Laxus has released its “Travel Bag Ranking,” with the LV Keepall taking the top spot, reflecting travelers’ shift from ownership to shared experiences.
Companies mentioned：ラクサス・テクノロジーズ株式会社
Docker Field CTO to speak! Excel Soft will participate as a Silver Sponsor in “AI Engineering Summit Tokyo,” taking place June 8 (Mon.) and 9 (Tue.).
Original軟體經銷商 Excelsoft 將贊助 2026 年 6 月東京 AI 工程峰會，並邀請 Docker 首席技術長演講，探討透過隔離技術確保 AI 代理程式的安全運行。
Companies mentioned：エクセルソフト株式会社、Docker Inc.
助太刀 launches business partnership with 福岡中央銀行, aiming to work together to address labor shortages in Fukuoka Prefecture’s construction industry.
Construction talent-matching platform 「助太刀」 and 福岡中央銀行 have signed a business partnership agreement to provide construction companies in Fukuoka Prefecture with recruitment and partner-matching services, aiming to address local labor shortages.
Companies mentioned：株式会社助太刀、株式会社福岡中央銀行、株式会社ふくおかフィナンシャルグループ
Father’s Day falls on June 21, 2026. There are 39 days until Father’s Day! Father’s Day.jp, a media outlet specializing in Father’s Day gifts that help people express their gratitude to their fathers, launches its 2026 edition on May 12, 2026.
Groov Inc. launched the 2026 edition of 「父の日.jp」, a media outlet specializing in Father’s Day gifts, on May 12, 2026. It offers the latest trends, rankings and shopping guides for Father’s Day on June 21.
Companies mentioned：Groov株式会社
No outlet needed, and even hard-to-reach areas are easy to clean! Commercial window-cleaning robot “RACLEBO win” now on sale.
艾グッズ株式会社 has launched the professional-grade window-cleaning robot “RACLEBO win,” featuring 5 automatic cleaning modes and edge brushes. Its dedicated charger removes the need for an outlet when cleaning at height.
Companies mentioned：アイグッズ株式会社
Originalクラウド会計100%運用のSoNiC会計事務所が、税理士法人スピカの「freee × TaxSys（タクシス）活用定着支援」実証プロジェクトを開始
SoNiC Accounting Office and 稅理士法人Spica have launched a proof-of-concept project to turn cloud accounting and AI-OCR technology into a replicable model for improving productivity.
Companies mentioned：株式会社SoLabo、SoNiC会計事務所、税理士法人スピカ
[STARTUP DB] Survey results: Startup fundraising rankings (April 2026).
OriginalFor Startups 公佈 2026 年 4 月日本新創融資排行榜，核融合新創 Helical Fusion 以 37 億日圓位居首位。
Companies mentioned：フォースタートアップス株式会社、Helical Fusion、トグルホールディングス、Brave group
Making the reasons consumers choose a product visible in the age of AI product recommendations: Reviews and Q&A posts at ZETA clients surpass 17 million.
OriginalZETA 宣布其「ZETA VOICE」評論與問答引擎累計投稿突破 1,700 萬件，強化生成 AI 時代下的 UGC 數據應用，為 AI 購物建議提供信賴依據。
Companies mentioned：ZETA株式会社、OpenAI
The 2nd installment of the “Japanet 40th Anniversary Corporate Commercial” starring Masaki Aiba is now available — a new ad where Aiba’s narration and videos submitted by the public come together under the message “Make every day more special.”
ジャパネットホールディングス will begin airing the 2nd installment of its “ジャパネット40周年企業CM,” featuring and narrated by Masaki Aiba, nationwide from May 12. Of the 672 videos submitted by the public, 36 were selected to depict “special” moments with family and friends and convey the message, “Make every day more special.”
Companies mentioned：MOON、WARNER MUSIC JAPAN
[Teishoku restaurant 宮本むなし] “Pork belly miso-yaki” available for a limited time from 5/13!
Teishoku chain 宮本むなし will offer limited-time pork belly Saikyo-yaki and spicy miso-yaki set meals from May 13, along with app promotions and an X giveaway.
Companies mentioned：M&Sフードサービス株式会社、SRSホールディングス株式会社
Original【玉子焼・お出汁ひまわり】5/13(水)～「牛タンフェア」を開催
Japanese restaurant chain 「玉子燒・出汁向日葵」 will hold its “Beef Tongue Fair” from May 13, 2026, featuring several early-summer limited-time set meals, including its signature rolled omelet and beef tongue rice. An X giveaway will also be held.
Companies mentioned：SRSホールディングス株式会社、M&Sフードサービス株式会社
[A book to protect children from danger] At the sea, in the mountains, by the river, at home or in town… What should you do? The new book “What Should I Do in This Situation!? An Encyclopedia” teaches through quizzes and helps children develop both the ability to think and the ability to act.
主婦と生活社 has released a new book on child safety education, using quizzes to teach children how to respond to danger during outdoor activities, natural disasters and everyday life.
Companies mentioned：株式会社主婦と生活社
Carnation’s Yoshida, whose “tightening” comedy has drawn attention, will appear on J-WAVE’s “GURU GURU!” for 4 consecutive days! Special feature “Yoshida Every Day” to air.
The special feature “Yoshida Every Day,” with Yui Yoshida of comedy duo カーネーション appearing for 4 consecutive days, will air on J-WAVE’s radio program “GURU GURU!” Her “tightening” comedy has been attracting attention.
Companies mentioned：J-WAVE
中央光学出版 to hold a workshop for the patent search competition using PatSnap Analytics.
中央光学出版 will hold a workshop for patent search competition participants at the Hibiya Library & Museum on June 5, 2026, with support from PatSnap. A free trial of PatSnap Analytics will also be available, offering participants a chance to learn practical search techniques.
Companies mentioned：PatSnap
Will more than 50% be paid upfront? Initial costs for grid-scale battery storage set to rise.
BESS NEWS, a website covering grid-scale battery storage, has published an analysis saying that new OCCTO rules will raise the deposit to 10% starting in April 2026, with more than 50% of construction costs due in the first payment.
Companies mentioned：株式会社テクノロジーズ、電力広域的運営推進機関（OCCTO）、WATT-TUNE株式会社、株式会社エコ革
[May 12 is Nurses Day] Lessons from “いしずえ壱岐,” a home-visit nursing service on remote Iki Island: measures to address medical staff shortages and respite support for children requiring medical care (to ease caregivers’ burden).
eWeLL explains how its iBow electronic medical record system supports home-visit nursing on remote Iki Island, particularly respite care for children with complex medical needs, easing caregivers’ stress and improving quality of life.
Companies mentioned：株式会社eWeLL、特定非営利活動法人 精神医療サポートセンター、訪問看護ステーションいしずえ
[Muscles × Festival] Get ready to be soaked! The muscle gentleman group ALLOUT is joining Yugawara Onsen’s “Yukake Festival” again this year! The muscular performers will liven things up with muscle-themed Bon dancing and water splashing! They’ll also bring energy to hot-spring water-splashing and water-splashing events and festivals nationwide.
Muscle gentleman group “ALLOUT” will once again take part in the “Yukake Festival” at Yugawara Onsen in Kanagawa on May 23, bringing energy to the traditional festival with muscle-themed Bon dancing and a princess-carry photo session.
Companies mentioned：株式会社スマイルアカデミー
[JOSHU RYDEEN] Announcement of 福田幹也’s appointment as head coach.
Original3人制プロバスケットボールチーム「JOSHU RYDEEN 3x3」は、元プロバスケットボール選手の福田幹也氏がヘッドコーチに就任したことを発表しました。福田氏は国内外での豊富な実戦経験と指導経験を持ち、チームの競技力向上と地域貢献を目指します。
Companies mentioned：富山グラウジーズ、ライジング福岡、東京八王子ビートレインズ、横浜ビー・コルセアーズ、Nippon Challengers
【AI × Relocation】Title: Sumumachi, a regional matching platform supporting relocation and settlement, achieves 2.3 times as many consultations in a pilot project in 湯河原町. Exhibiting at the Regional Revitalization Expo starting May 13.
During a pilot project in 湯河原町, the Sumumachi platform increased relocation consultations by 2.3 times. It will exhibit at the Regional Revitalization Expo on May 13, showcasing a municipal SaaS system with no initial costs and AI matching features.
Companies mentioned：すむまち株式会社、湯河原町
A tax accountant explains! 【Tax savings × Social contribution】How tax deductions work for donations to certified NPOs — Decide how your company’s taxes are used! A practical seminar.
認定NPO法人ブリッジフォースマイル will hold a free seminar for small and medium-sized business owners on “tax savings × social contribution,” led by a professional tax accountant. The seminar will explain how tax deductions work for donations to certified NPOs and support financial strategies that combine business benefits with enhanced brand value.
Companies mentioned：認定NPO法人ブリッジフォースマイル、ビジネスサクセション株式会社、マネーコンシェルジュ税理士法人
【Japan’s first digital securities offering backed by leased land】Invest in the land beneath the large commercial complex Aeon Omiya Store from 100,000 yen. Dividends plus WAON POINT benefits.
Mitsui Digital Asset Management has launched Japan’s first digital security backed by leased land, with the land beneath Aeon Omiya Store as the investment target. Investments start at 100,000 yen, with an annualized return of 3.4% and WAON points benefits.
Companies mentioned：三井物産デジタル・アセットマネジメント株式会社、イオンリテール株式会社、三井物産株式会社、オルタナ信託株式会社、イオンマーケティング株式会社
Okinawa International Sign Language Festival to be held on September 19, sharing sign language with the world from Okinawa.
The Japan Sign Language Culture Association announced that it will hold the Okinawa International Sign Language Festival at the Okinawa Convention Center on September 19, 2026. Connecting an in-person venue with online participants, the event aims to set a world record based on the number of participants in a sign language song lesson. Ticket sales begin today, May 12. The event brings people together from around the world through sign language.
【Tendon and Tempura Restaurant San Ten】“Kinmedai and Firefly Squid Fair” starts May 14 (Thu.)!
Tendon and Tempura Restaurant San Ten will hold its “Kinmedai and Firefly Squid Fair” starting May 14, 2026, offering a range of limited-time tendon bowls and soba dishes featuring seasonal early-summer ingredients.
Companies mentioned：SRSホールディングス株式会社、サトフードサービス株式会社
【Tendon and Tempura Restaurant San Ten】Topping Festival starts May 14 (Thu.)!
Original天丼・天ぷら本舗 さん天は、2026年5月14日から24日まで「トッピング祭」を開催します。人気、旬、肉の3種類のトッピングセットが、通常価格510円～610円のところ、期間限定で1商品につき310円（税込）で提供されます。モバイルオーダー利用でさらにお得になるキャンペーンも実施。
Companies mentioned：サトフードサービス株式会社、SRSホールディングス株式会社
Original“持ち帰れる源泉十割”へ
Original大分県別府市の「ひょうたん温泉」は、加水・加温なしの源泉かけ流しを象徴する「源泉十割タオル」のデザインを刷新し販売を開始しました。温泉体験を日常に持ち帰るというコンセプトを強化し、国内外の観光客向けに土産としての魅力を高めることが目的です。
【Pilates Tsukishima】株式会社ユーモ celebrates its 5th anniversary! More than 500 members to date! Our heartfelt thanks to everyone in the community for your continued support.
Tokyo Tsukishima Pilates studio YUMO is celebrating its 5th anniversary. It now has 4 locations in Chuo Ward, with more than 500 members to date and a high repeat-customer rate of 96%.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ユーモ
invox Issued Invoices launches “File Conversion AI Agent” to streamline the import of invoice data needed to issue invoices.
invox has launched the “File Conversion AI Agent,” which uses natural-language instructions to automatically convert CSV invoice data formats, eliminate manual Excel processing and improve invoice-issuance efficiency.
Companies mentioned：株式会社invox
The climax of a miscommunication romance that won the Gold Prize at the Isekai Manga Original Story Awards! Now on sale: “When I Said, ‘I’ll Find You the Ideal Bride and Make Her Happy,’ My Indifferent Fiancé Started Getting Involved for Some Reason, but I’m Doing My Best as a Matchmaker 2.”
キルタイムコミュニケーション will release Volume 2 of the manga adaptation “When I Said, ‘I’ll Find You the Ideal Bride and Make Her Happy’” on May 14. The title won the Gold Prize at the Isekai Manga Original Story Awards, and its miscommunication romance reaches its climax.
Companies mentioned：キルタイムコミュニケーション
The first volume of a calculated love story about a devoted countess who dotes on her pitiful husband! ブリーゼコミックス releases “My Cute, Pitiful Husband 1.”
キルタイムコミュニケーション will release “My Cute, Pitiful Husband 1,” a ブリーゼコミックス manga adaptation of a popular novel from Shosetsuka ni Naro, on May 14, 2026. The first volume tells a calculated love story about a countess who dotes on her unfortunate husband. The original novel is also available to read.
Companies mentioned：キルタイムコミュニケーション、ブリーゼコミックス、ピナノベルス、キミコミ
Beyond the onigiri boom: A rice specialty shop known for its queues in Hommachi will open a new brand in Umeda Chayamachi on Tuesday, May 19, putting the moment freshly cooked rice is ready at center stage!
Kome to Mitsu, a popular rice specialty shop in Osaka’s Hommachi district, will launch a new brand in Umeda on May 19, focusing on the sensory experience of freshly cooked rice and aiming to redefine the value of rice dishes.
Companies mentioned：米と蜜
【kintone × AI】Plugin update adds automatic field placement on PDF forms and natural-language data operations such as “extract companies in Kanto.”
エムザス has upgraded its kintone plugin with generative AI, adding automatic PDF field alignment, natural-language searches and JavaScript code analysis. The update can cut maintenance and operations work by up to 90%.
Companies mentioned：エムザス株式会社
Synspective and SkyFi enter strategic partnership
Synspective and SkyFi have entered a strategic partnership to democratize access to high-resolution SAR data. The partnership will streamline SAR data procurement, offer a variety of observation modes and expand academic access, promoting the use of Earth observation data.
Companies mentioned：Synspective、SkyFi
Media Links expands its sales channels and support infrastructure in South Korea through partnership with GOUP.
Media Links has signed a partnership agreement with South Korea’s GOUP to strengthen sales and technical support for IP media transport solutions in the Korean market.
Companies mentioned：株式会社メディアリンクス、GOUP Co., Ltd.
【Tsukuda and Harumi】Personal Gym YUMO celebrates its 5th anniversary! More than 500 members to date! Our heartfelt thanks to everyone in the community for your continued support. Copy
Personal Gym YUMO, located in Tokyo’s Chuo Ward, is celebrating its 5th anniversary. It has expanded to 4 locations, with more than 500 members to date and a high renewal rate of 96%.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ユーモ
【Kachidoki and Harumi】Personal Gym YUMO celebrates its 5th anniversary! More than 500 members to date! Our heartfelt thanks to everyone in the community for your continued support. Copy
Personal Gym YUMO in Tokyo’s Chuo Ward is celebrating its 5th anniversary. With a 96% retention rate and more than 500 members, it has expanded to 4 locations and is offering anniversary promotions.
Companies mentioned：株式会社ユーモ
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Brazil establishes a day of remembrance for COVID-19 victims; Lula criticizes former president's pandemic response failures
Brazilian President Lula signed a decree on the 11th designating March 12 each year as the “National Day of Remembrance for COVID-19 Victims.” According to Health Ministry statistics, more than 716,000 people had died of COVID-19 in Brazil by August 2025. Lula criticized the previous Bolsonaro administration’s pandemic response. The day is intended to institutionalize collective remembrance and prevent a repeat of the tragedy.
Passengers evacuated from cruise ship amid hantavirus outbreak; EU coordinates support from member states
A hantavirus outbreak has occurred aboard the luxury cruise ship Hondius, and the European Commission is coordinating passenger evacuations and medical support with countries. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control says the risk to the general public is extremely low.
UK Labour suffers crushing defeat in local elections; 70 lawmakers urge Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign
The UK Labour Party suffered a major defeat in local elections, prompting 70 lawmakers to call for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to resign. Facing pressure from within his party, Starmer has warned that a leadership contest would cause turmoil and promised bolder action.
Companies mentioned：英国工党、保守党、中央社、路透社、英国放送協会 (BBC)
Investors shrug off Middle East impasse as U.S. stocks close higher
Investors shrugged off the United States’ rejection of Iran’s conditions for ending the Middle East war, and Wall Street’s major stock indexes—the S&P, Nasdaq and Philadelphia Semiconductor Index—closed at record highs.
Companies mentioned：中央社
U.S. sanctions 3 individuals and 9 companies for helping transport Iranian oil to China
米国財政部 imposed sanctions on 3 individuals and 9 companies based in Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates and Oman for helping transport Iranian oil to China. The move aims to cut off a source of funding for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Companies mentioned：米国財政部、ロイター通信、中央社
Trump says U.S.-Iran ceasefire is on the brink of collapse; international oil prices rise
International oil prices rose after U.S. President Donald Trump said the ceasefire between the United States and Iran was at risk, raising the prospect of continued disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Companies mentioned：中央社