The University Space Engineering Consortium, a nonprofit organization (UNISEC), will hold the space-industry-focused recruitment event “UNISEC SPACE Job Fair” on May 23, 2026. It is inviting participants ranging from students to working professionals to foster interaction between the industry and job seekers.
Coupa accelerates end-to-end autonomous spend management through acquisition of Rossum (abridged version)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Coupa announced its acquisition of Rossum, a leader in intelligent document processing (IDP), integrating its AI technology into the platform to automate spend management and significantly reduce costs.
COROS launches collaboration model with Jakob Ingebrigtsen
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
COROS announced the launch of a limited-edition PACE 4 GPS sports watch and heart rate sensor created in collaboration with two-time Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen.
New “LOUISE” line joins CAMPER’s women’s shoe collection
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Spanish footwear brand CAMPER has launched “LOUISE,” a new women’s line for the Spring/Summer 2026 season. The line features 3 sandals with distinctive wedge soles, offering a new option in the summer footwear market.
Following last year’s program, 新潟日報社 will hold “Open Innovation Program 2026.” Using Creww’s platform, it is seeking partner companies to co-create new businesses that help address regional challenges. Selected companies will receive 1 million yen in development funding.
May 27 event | 90% of AI results depend on “what you feed it” — Practical guide to “sales AI adoption” from Corporate DB Pro
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
FUTUREWOODS Inc. will hold a free webinar on May 27. Focusing on how the quality of information fed into AI sales tools accounts for 90% of results, the company will share practical techniques using its corporate database, “SalesRadar.”
Hitachi High-Tech refreshes AI and informatics solutions to advance R&D and mass-production design under “PROACCELA”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Hitachi High-Tech has refreshed “PROACCELA,” its brand of digital transformation solutions for materials development using AI and informatics. The solutions provide integrated support from research and development through mass production, accelerating the advancement of manufacturing.
A champagne free-flow plan to enjoy alongside Tokyo Bay’s night views
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
InterContinental Tokyo Bay has launched a summer terrace package featuring free-flow champagne and draft beer, spectacular night views and a chef’s special meal.
Stop employees from quitting! Building organizations that plug the “holes in the bucket” — What sets organizations where people keep leaving apart from those where they stay?
A landmark essay by a leading macroeconomist! “Japan—Decline or Renewal: Zeitgeist and Animal Spirits” goes on sale May 21!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
新潮社 will publish “Japan—Decline or Renewal,” a new book by leading macroeconomist Hiroshi Yoshikawa, on May 21. The ambitious work examines the root causes of Japan’s prolonged economic stagnation through changes in the “zeitgeist” of its people.
The family outing information site “Ikoyo” is running a giveaway as part of a project supporting family memory-making, offering free admission tickets to 名阪アドベンチャーパーク in Mie Prefecture to 15 groups, with 30 people in total receiving tickets.
[Cocolive × Lib Work Group] Strategic business partnership to accelerate sales DX in the housing industry — Turning person-dependent home sales into a “repeatable closing model for anyone” and supporting sales DX for homebuilders and construction companies
[First event in Japan] How did Amazon and デルタ航空 achieve success? “TOC Global Conference,” bringing together the world’s top leaders, to be held in Kyoto on July 21 and 22
The drive song sung by Navikuru, the official character of the car appraisal and purchase website “Navikuru,” is now available on subscription streaming services!
On sale May 15! ‘The True Nature of Life’s Hardships: How to Break the “Curse” That Eats Away at Your Life’ (Shogakukan) is generating a buzz with a reprint before its release! Popular VTuber Kanae-sensei of the Crime Studies Classroom declared, “I can’t write a better book than this!”
“NUVIELLE,” a Japan-born luxury towel brand pursuing exceptional quality for everyday life, launches!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社Nuvielle has launched “NUVIELLE,” a Japan-born luxury towel brand. Sales begin on its official e-commerce site on January 28, 2026, offering premium towels designed to elevate everyday life.
Trump warns he is running out of patience with Iran and urges swift deal
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. President Donald Trump said he was running out of patience with Iran, urged a swift deal and sought China’s help in keeping the Strait of Hormuz open.
TPCA launches PCB GPT knowledge platform, supporting AI applications in Chinese, English and Thai
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台灣電路板協會 launched the PCB GPT intelligent knowledge platform in Chinese, English and Thai to accelerate AI applications and talent development in the PCB industry.
Typhoon preparations begin; 12 search-and-rescue teams formed in Indigenous areas
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
內政部 announced the start of typhoon preparations and officially formed 12 search-and-rescue teams in Indigenous areas to enhance independent rescue capabilities in mountainous regions.
信昌電 aims to begin mass production at new Tainan plant in Q3 next year, targeting high-end passive component materials
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
信昌電 held a topping-out ceremony for its new plant in Liujia, Tainan, and expects to begin mass production of high-end passive component materials in Q3 2027.
Slope debris flow prompts precautionary closure of Suhua Highway section from Heren to Chongde starting at noon
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Due to thunderstorms and debris flows, the Heren-to-Chongde section of the Suhua Highway will be closed as a precaution starting at 12:15 p.m. on the 15th.
Mail delays: Wang Kwo-tsai urges staff to turn crisis into opportunity
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Amid delays to mail deliveries following the opening of the Northern Taiwan Postal Operations Center, Chunghwa Post Chairman Wang Kuo-tsai sent employees a letter encouraging them to turn the crisis into an opportunity.
Taitung’s New Year’s Eve food area is eerily quiet; councilor quips people only realized the new year had begun when they saw the fireworks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
At a New Year’s Eve event hosted by Taitung County late last year, sound in the food area cut out more than 10 times. The fact that there was no sound even at the moment of the New Year’s countdown was criticized in the county council, with concerns raised that it would undermine tourists’ confidence.
Strong convective cloud development; heavy or very heavy rain possible in Yilan, Hualien and Taitung
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Central Weather Administration is urging caution, saying active convective clouds could bring heavy or torrential rain to mountainous areas of Hualien County, and heavy rain to Yilan County, Hualien County and Taitung County.
2026 Kaohsiung International Travel Fair opens with nearly 430 booths offering deals to attract business
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The “2026 Kaohsiung International Travel Fair” opened in Kaohsiung. About 430 booths from domestic and overseas tourism organizations and travel agencies are taking part, hoping to capitalize on business opportunities with limited-time discounts ahead of the summer travel season.
Chen Ting-fei and Hsieh Lung-chieh join forces to promote Tainan fresh oysters and support domestic production
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Legislators from across party lines, including DPP lawmaker Chen Ting-fei and KMT lawmaker Hsieh Lung-chieh, gathered at an event in Taipei to promote Tainan oysters. As competition from foreign products intensifies, they highlighted the quality of domestic oysters and the need to establish a national brand.
Instagram introduces stricter browsing limits for teen accounts; restrictions to extend to Facebook in Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Meta announced that it will extend the “Restricted Content” setting used on Instagram teen accounts to Facebook in Taiwan within the next few months. The feature offers additional parental controls for those seeking a stricter viewing experience.
All boats at Hualien’s Liyu Lake undergo inspections; county says operations could resume as early as June
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Following a fatal capsizing accident at Liyu Lake in Hualien County, the county conducted safety inspections of all 143 tour boats on the water. They are expected to resume operations as early as June once inspections are complete.
Solomon Islands opposition leader elected prime minister; expert says China policy will become more transparent
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Opposition leader Matthew Wale was elected the new prime minister of the Solomon Islands. Experts say transparency on China policy could increase under Wale, who criticized the previous administration’s security pact with China.
Legislative Yuan invites Cabinet to give special arms procurement briefing on 519; special defense budget bill expected to be referred to committee on the 20th