“Just solve the puzzles to see where your company will be in 5 years”—Kyoto to host experiential event exclusively for executives in their 60s
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The Kyoto Prefecture Business Succession and Handover Support Center will hold a puzzle-based business succession event for executives aged 60 and older in June 2026.
[Kufu Ietate Survey] Rankings released for “areas people want to live in, by household income” in Osaka Prefecture’s Naka-Kawachi, Minami-Kawachi and Sakai areas. Yao, Matsubara and Higashiosaka rank highly regardless of household income
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Kufu Sumai released a survey of preferred areas for newly built detached homes in the Osaka Minami-Kawachi and Sakai areas. Yao ranked No. 1, and the findings showed that major cities with convenient transportation are popular regardless of income.
蘇生会総合病院 in Kyoto City introduced a new team, hotline and SCU in neurosurgery, bolstering 24-hour acute stroke care with a team of 8 full-time physicians.
STAGEON launches “CREATOR VENTURES with STAGEON,” co-creating businesses with creators from the ground up
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STAGEON, which provides YouTube marketing support, has launched a new initiative to co-create businesses with creators. Its first release was a collaborative sauce with a popular creator and a long-established brewery, which sold out immediately.
More than a home, less than a restaurant: “リノスぺkitchen秋葉原リヨン,” a rental kitchen where you can quickly launch a food business, opens in Akihabara, Chiyoda Ward
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リノスぺ株式会社 has opened リノスぺkitchen秋葉原リヨン, a rental kitchen in Akihabara, Tokyo, that already has permits for restaurant operations and other uses. It targets individuals seeking to launch a food business while keeping startup costs down, as well as users hosting a variety of events.
Tax-focused AI “Zeims (Zeims),” launches 2-week free trial
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合同会社雲孫 has launched a 2-week free trial of its tax-focused AI, “Zeims.” The service provides instant answers with links to supporting sources, aiming to significantly reduce the time required for tax research.
株式会社NINAITE will hold a “Specified Skilled Worker Recruitment Seminar” with 札幌市 on June 3. Key figures in the care sector and Japanese-language education will speak, supporting employers hiring foreign workers for the first time
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株式会社NINAITE is partnering with 札幌市 to hold a seminar on recruiting foreign workers on June 3. The event will support local small and midsize businesses facing labor shortages as they hire foreign workers for the first time, through a program that subsidizes up to 2/3 of recruitment costs.
[Redefining the norms of homebuilding contractors] “Stop trying harder and change the structure.” THE BASE, a new-era home sales model that works even with a 15% gross margin, gets fully underway
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株式会社LIFE QUARTET, which serves the housing industry, has announced THE BASE, a new sales model designed to make businesses viable even with a 15% gross margin. It aims to transform the business model of homebuilding contractors struggling with long hours and high costs.
Professional ballet dancer Sayuri Kubota announces the first Tokyo POP UP STORE in 3 years for [stina]
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株式会社stina will hold its first Tokyo pop-up store in 3 years in May 2026. The store will showcase advance sales of the 2026 spring/summer collection and a new wellness line.
Children’s cafeteria at a repurposed stigmatized property to host food education month event; journalist Gonzales Maruyama to attend, with popular ramen served free
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A children’s cafeteria run by an Osaka-based special cleaning company will host a food education month event. The event, at a site redeveloped from a stigmatized property, will welcome journalist Maruyama Gonzalez and offer popular ramen free of charge.
Hideyuki Okawa, executive officer and marketing head at the Digital Service Model Development Hub of MISUMI Group Inc., joins the advisory board of the “BtoB Marketing Study Group” run by Saikuru
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Hanae Okawa of MISUMI Group Inc. has joined the advisory board of the “BtoB Marketing Study Group,” run by 株式会社才流. The group aims to increase value for member companies by drawing on her expertise.
[Simmons survey] “Time spent in bed” influences satisfaction with life. 75% feel that how they spend time in bed improves their life satisfaction
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Simmons released the results of a survey on “how people spend time in bed.” The findings showed that more people are spending time in bed on activities other than sleeping, and that this time contributes to improved QOL. In response, the company is recommending its latest power bed, “iD Motion.”
The 2026 Mala Grand Prix for malatang is decided! “中華房 麻辣燙” and “海底撈麻辣燙の素” win awards
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The results of the “5th Mala Grand Prix 2026: Malatang Category” have been announced, with products from Ishoku Dogen.com and 頤海日本株式会社 winning the grand prix. The results highlight the growing popularity of malatang, particularly among young people.
Beat the heat early! Expert-recommended “Bathing for Heat Acclimatization Action” launches nationwide
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The Japan Design Association has launched the “Bathing for Heat Acclimatization Action” through a public-private partnership. The initiative promotes early heatstroke prevention through accessible bathing nationwide and aims to raise public health awareness.
ALGO ARTIS begins official sales of a DX package for bus industry planning operations—exhibiting at the “2026 Bus Tech Forum”
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ALGO ARTIS has begun selling an AI-powered package that automatically creates driver shifts, addressing labor shortages and complex regulations in the bus industry.
Mieharu to throw the ceremonial first pitch! Disease awareness event “Rakuten Medical Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Day” to be held at the Rakuten Eagles sponsored game on May 23
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Rakuten Medical will hold a head and neck cancer awareness event at a Rakuten Eagles game on May 23, 2026. TV personality Mieharu, a cancer survivor, will throw the ceremonial first pitch and highlight the importance of early detection.
[Improving productivity] Eliminate “lost” messages to clients. “つながる家づくり plantable,” a communication app for homebuilding contractors, adds topic-title feature to improve task visibility
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The app “plantable” for homebuilding contractors has added a new feature that lets users title conversation threads, making it easier to organize information. The feature aims to prevent communication errors between contractors and clients and improve operational efficiency.
[May 19 (Wed.)-20 (Fri.) @ Port Messe Nagoya] SecureMemo to exhibit at “Back Office DXPO Nagoya '26”
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Nishika株式会社 will showcase its AI transcription services “SecureMemo” and “SecureMemoCloud” at “Back Office DXPO Nagoya '26,” taking place May 19-20, 2026. The company will highlight its high-accuracy, high-security solutions.
What concerns do people have when choosing a real estate agent to sell property in an urbanization control area? [Survey results released]
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株式会社ドリームプランニング released the results of a survey on choosing an agent when selling property in an urbanization control area. The findings showed that more than 6割 of respondents are seriously concerned about the price, including whether their property will be bought for too little.
[Pre-release] Unveiling next-generation AI technologies, including image recognition AI, OCR, physical AI and GPU infrastructure | “AI Market ExCon 2026” Exhibitor Spotlight #2
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BizTech株式会社 has unveiled solutions from 6 exhibitors offering next-generation AI technologies, including image recognition, physical AI and GPUs, ahead of the AI Market ExCon 2026 exhibition on June 2, 2026.
Companies mentioned:BizTech株式会社、Superb AI Japan合同会社、株式会社ミライのゲンバ、株式会社アウトバーン、株式会社APTO、データ・タング株式会社、株式会社ハイレゾ
“eve auto” vehicle to take part in Takanawa Gateway City’s “FESTIVAL PARADE”
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eve autonomy’s autonomous guided vehicle “eve auto” took part in an event at Takanawa Gateway City. In its first use outside logistics, it traveled in a parade, demonstrating new possibilities.
[Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026 YOKOHAMA] Solutions on display for comfortable, safe vehicle interiors, including “Emotion Recognition AI Software” and a “Wind Tunnel Acoustic Measurement System”
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コーンズテクノロジー will exhibit at the Automotive Engineering Exposition 2026, showcasing comfort and safety technologies for next-generation vehicles, including emotion-recognition AI and acoustic measurement systems.
エニキャリ begins supporting delivery services for 札幌海鮮丸 at select locations
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Logistics DX company エニキャリ has partnered with sushi delivery chain 札幌海鮮丸. Starting in April 2026, it will support delivery operations at select locations in Hokkaido facing significant delivery challenges and test a new operating model.
[キャディ manufacturing industry survey] 70% of executives feel a cost crisis, compared with 40% of frontline workers—the Middle East situation exposes “information silos” in Japanese manufacturers
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A キャディ survey found that “information silos” and “slow decision-making” are obstacles to Japanese manufacturers’ responses to geopolitical risks. There is a 30-point gap between executives and frontline workers in concern about rising costs, making organizational reform urgent.
[Survey] 78% of people who have received treatment for dark spots regret not starting sooner | A survey of 300 people thoroughly examines how to distinguish melasma from dark spots and how to choose the right treatment
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アイシークリニック has released findings from a survey of 300 people on treatment for dark spots and melasma. It is raising awareness of the risk of worsening symptoms due to misdiagnosed melasma and the importance of accurate diagnosis by a specialist and early treatment.
シネジック, maker of screws for the Expo Grand Ring, advances inventory optimization with Shippio
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Wood-structure screw manufacturer シネジック has adopted Shippio’s digital forwarding service and trade management cloud platform. The systems have improved the accuracy of optimal inventory control and increased operational efficiency.
[First public showing] “Emma Quick,” a knowledge-base AI writing tool, to make its debut at “THE JSSA TOKYO Meetup Vol.63,” a pitch and exhibition event for startups.
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株式会社EXIDEA will unveil its knowledge-base AI writing tool “Emma Quick” for the first time at “THE JSSA TOKYO Meetup Vol.63” on May 21, 2026. The tool is designed to address the homogenization of content generated by AI.
Sprocket adds “virtual persona review” feature to its data analysis agent
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Sprocket has added a “virtual persona review” feature to its AI data analysis tool. Marketers can use it to interact with AI-generated personas based on their own company data and evaluate initiatives from the customer’s perspective.
Turning equipment maintenance and inspection expertise into a service: launch of “RECOMOTI™,” a daily inspection support app for plants
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旭化成エンジニアリング has launched “RECOMOTI,” a daily inspection app for plants. Drawing on 50 years of expertise, it standardizes and moves inspection work to the cloud to support stable operations and cost optimization.
Talent Palette launches a “multilingual subtitle generation” feature for video content to accelerate knowledge sharing in increasingly multinational organizations
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プラスアルファ・コンサルティング has launched a “multilingual subtitle generation” feature for videos on タレントパレット. Supporting 12 languages, it streamlines training and knowledge sharing at companies with multinational workforces.
ChatSense Cowork plans to add access management features for administrators
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株式会社ナレッジセンス plans to add access management features for administrators to its corporate AI agent “Cowork,” responding to companies’ needs to strengthen security and compliance.
Kermit from the beloved “The Muppets” is back from イーカムグループ! Plush merchandise that has been a hit on social media is set for a re-release in response to strong fan demand.
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イーカムグループ will re-release its plush keychain featuring popular character Kermit in early June. The move follows the item’s popularity on social media and requests from fans.
ウィステリア製薬, maker of children’s toothpaste that has gained attention on social media and continued to win fans, opens its first brick-and-mortar store at 有明ガーデン
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ウィステリア製薬, which found success in e-commerce, has opened its first experiential brick-and-mortar store at 有明ガーデン in Tokyo to deepen engagement with customers. Supporting parents and children is central to the concept.
How a tilted, non-rebuildable row house was converted to cash in 5 days
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株式会社SA converted a difficult-to-sell property that could not be rebuilt and was tilted into cash in 5 days. A proposal to repurpose it as a warehouse led to the sale, and a case briefing will be held on May 26.
ENHYPEN’s JUNGWON and Tomohisa Yamashita to perform their collaborative song for the first time on “CDTV ライブ!ライブ!”
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ENHYPEN’s JUNGWON and Tomohisa Yamashita gave the first performance of “Koe,” an insert song for the film “正直不動産,” on “CDTV ライブ!ライブ!”. The global collaboration is drawing attention.
[Roppongi, Tokyo] Special course to mark the relocation and reopening of modern Chinese restaurant “虎峰” launches May 28 (Thursday)
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Roppongi modern Chinese restaurant “虎峰” will relocate and reopen on May 28, 2026, and offer a special commemorative course. The restaurant is known for its small-plate, multi-course meals and pairings, combining Chinese cuisine with techniques from Japanese cuisine and other traditions.
ニラックス has introduced all-you-can-eat ハーゲンダッツ at 2 of its buffet locations, available with select courses. House-made fried chicken has also returned, and the menus have been expanded.
[Even more to enjoy at the all-you-can-eat buffet‼] Popular “house-made fried chicken” returns to デリシュー イオンモール水戸内原! The dessert menu has also been enhanced with all-you-can-eat Häagen-Dazs ice cream and limited-time pancakes!
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ニラックス株式会社 is expanding the buffet offerings at “デリシュー イオンモール水戸内原,” including the return of popular fried chicken and the introduction of all-you-can-eat ハーゲンダッツ, to attract more customers.
Beauty brand “bobe” launches “Face Wash,” a mild exfoliating foaming cleanser that awakens bare skin!
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株式会社HYBES’s beauty brand “bobe” will launch “Face Wash,” a mild foaming cleanser made primarily with fermented rose honey, on June 12, 2026. It combines moisturizing and exfoliating care and offers a time-saving skincare routine.
TAC Co., Ltd. will hold a free online seminar on May 27, 2026, for people seeking to obtain the Real Estate Transaction Specialist qualification. A popular instructor will explain the exam outline and course, with the aim of attracting future students.
Japan’s top upbeat crew (according to ViVi) — THE JET BOY BANGERZ — make a ViVi debut with poses showcasing their outstanding athletic ability!
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THE JET BOY BANGERZ, a 10-member boy group affiliated with LDH, will be featured in ViVi’s combined 7・8 issue, on sale May 22. The issue will include numerous original features delving into their true personalities and appeal.
The value of “making things by hand” in the AI era. Embroidery works from across Japan come together at the “Embroidery Art Festival 2026”
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株式会社ブーケ will hold the “Embroidery Art Festival 2026” in Shinjuku. Focusing on the value of handcraft as a counterpoint to the AI era, the festival will bring together more than 130 works from across Japan and hold a contest and sales event.
Speaking at the TMIP Lunch Community on the theme “Beyond ‘AI that answers’: ushering in the era of Autopilot, where work moves forward autonomously”
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Sho Suwa, president and representative director of 樹林AI, will speak at a TMIP event on May 29, 2026. He will discuss the company’s AI agent concept under the theme of evolving from “AI that answers” to “Autopilot,” which autonomously carries out work.
【Patent granted】New retention structure developed for the construction “KB Joint AR Type,” enabling “one-touch fastening” with a spring mechanism that requires no bolts
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日本仮設 has obtained a patent for a new retention structure for the construction “KB Joint AR Type,” which can be fastened with one touch and requires no bolts. The structure is expected to help address labor shortages and declining construction efficiency in the construction industry.
【For the construction industry】Methods and management for building a candidate pool: How to find the best recruitment channels for your company — Release announcement
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Delight Co., Ltd. has released recruitment materials for the construction industry. Based on case studies from companies using RecUp, the materials explain ways to improve the efficiency and quality of candidate-pool development and management through AI.
<Put your worries about an assignment in the UK to rest!>The latest information needed for business success and life abroad, organized across 5 areas — E-learning specializing in global talent development
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Insight Academy has released “Country Profiles: The UK,” an e-learning course explaining information needed for business and life in the UK across 5 fields. Aimed at employees assigned overseas and companies considering overseas expansion, it supports success in global business.
Misa Shigemitsu and Li Yichu’s two-person exhibition, “I’ll go buy some because we’re out of eggs,” to be held at COPYCENTER GALLERY. Capturing traces of “absence” and “memory” that drift through everyday life
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A two-person exhibition by Misa Shigemitsu and Li Yichu will be held in May 2026 at COPYCENTER GALLERY in Itabashi, Tokyo. The exhibition will feature installations using sound and video, with “absence” and “memory” as its themes.
Geocode’s sales support tool “Next SFA/CRM” to exhibit at Eight EXPO’s “Sales DX Comparison and Implementation Expo” on June 3 and 4 at Tokyo International Forum
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GeoCode Inc. will exhibit at Eight EXPO, which will be held in June 2026. The company plans to showcase its sales support tool “Next SFA/CRM” to businesses pursuing sales DX.
“Granty Agent,” supporting PMs seeking to lead business initiatives, launches May 19 — a first for the industry※, with current PM mentors providing support through 6 months after hiring
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Granty Co., Ltd. has launched “Granty Agent,” a career-change support service specializing in PMs. Its distinguishing feature is guidance from a current PM for 6 months after joining a company.
【Bringing manufacturing’s paper-based processes directly into the DX era】General availability begins for “Inspection Sheet OCR,” which reads handwriting, check marks and seals and fully automates checks against reference values
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AN Lab has launched “Inspection Sheet OCR” for the manufacturing industry, a service that reads handwriting and seals and automates checks against reference values. It supports greater operational efficiency and improved quality.
Bright Data launches “e-commerce data infrastructure” for next-generation AI agents
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Bright Data has announced e-commerce data infrastructure for AI agents. Designed in line with IBM’s watsonx vision, it enables AI to act autonomously based on real-time data.
【20th anniversary project】The long-awaited water exclusively for pets is here from “Myu Vanadis,” a mineral water containing zinc and silicon. Crowdfunding is now underway to spread a new habit for protecting cats’ health!
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As part of its 20th anniversary, Glory International has developed “Myu Vanadis Cat,” the first pet-only line from its mineral water brand “Myu Vanadis.” Preorders have begun on CAMPFIRE, addressing pets’ health needs and demand for emergency supplies.
日東ホルカム is proposing its own disassembly equipment to address the problem of bulk disposal of GIGA School devices. It supports bidders in tackling their challenges through safe disassembly, data erasure and support for employment of people with disabilities.
Notice on progress of the PCT application for “technology to maximize intervention effects using a psychological-state digital twin powered by generative AI”
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株式会社地域新聞社 has received a positive international search report from 特許庁 for its PCT application covering psychological-state digital twin technology using generative AI. This marks an important milestone toward global deployment of the technology and the development of licensing and other businesses.
Bid and public tender notices totaled 84,000 in April 2026, rebounding at the start of the new fiscal year【入札王】
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According to Zuno’s 入札王, the number of bids and public tender notices in April 2026 recovered to 84,000, or 109.5% of the previous month’s level. The number of scheduled bid notices also rose sharply to 844.5% of the previous month’s level as the new fiscal year began.
unerry and Payke launch partnership to strengthen inbound marketing
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unerry and Payke have partnered to strengthen inbound marketing. By integrating location technology into the Payke app, which has 5.5 million downloads, the partnership will enable highly accurate behavior analysis, push notifications and measurement of store-visit impact.
Eliminate waste on the shop floor with automation systems and automated warehouses! Practical webinar on using “automation solutions” and “labor-saving subsidies”
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Subsidy Portal and Kanaden will co-host a webinar for manufacturers and logistics companies facing labor shortages. It will explain how to use labor-saving subsidies and how to introduce automation solutions such as AGVs and automated warehouses.
Planned and supervised by Yasuko Kamikawa, professor emerita at the University of Toyama, who has spent 50 years researching “physical and mental health and sleep.” A new board game from エムール睡眠・生活研究所 lets parents and children learn about “sleep” while having fun!
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Emoor has launched “Go to Bed Now!,” a new board game designed to teach children about sleep. Supervised by experts, it helps children develop healthy sleep habits through play.
transcosmos drives business transformation by implementing SmartDB — cutting approximately 6,300 hours of work annually and optimizing costs
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transcosmos has implemented “SmartDB,” provided by DreamArts. The system has enabled annual work-hour reductions of approximately 6,300 hours and frontline-led business improvements using no-code tools.
exaBase IR Assistant, adopted by more than 150 companies, launches institutional investor database management feature
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Exa Enterprise AI, a group company of ExaWizards, has added an institutional investor database management feature to “exaBase IR Assistant,” which has been adopted by more than 150 companies. The feature supports the accumulation of IR knowledge and the strengthening of relationships.
Companies mentioned:株式会社エクサウィザーズ、株式会社Exa Enterprise AI
【TAC Information Processing】“Analysis of the Information Processing Security Support Specialist Exam, Trends and Preparation” Online Seminar to Be Held on May 23 (Sat)!
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TAC will hold a free online seminar on May 23, 2026, on the Information Processing Security Support Specialist exam for beginners aiming to pass in the first half of 2026. Instructor 根岸 will explain the latest trends and study methods.
【Hankyu Umeda Main Store】“Winnie-the-Pooh: 100th Anniversary of the Original Story’s Debut” Exhibition to Open at Hankyu Umeda Main Store in Osaka on May 27, 2026 (Wed)!
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Hankyu Umeda Main Store will hold an exhibition from May 27, 2026, to mark the 100th anniversary of the debut of the original “Winnie-the-Pooh” story. The event is also set to feature sales of limited-edition merchandise.
【Rare Even Nationwide】Dentistry and Cosmetic Dermatology Under One Roof! 覚王山通・池下フローレン歯科 Opens a Cosmetic Dermatology Clinic in Nagoya’s Chikusa Ward Under the Supervision of Physician 髙見薫
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医療法人社団いなせ会 has opened a clinic in Nagoya that combines dentistry and cosmetic dermatology. It provides advanced cosmetic medical care under the supervision of specialists.
Red Falcon II rocket evolves again, overcoming blast heat and pressure to develop indoor-launch version
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology successfully developed a Red Falcon II anti-armor rocket that can be fired indoors, significantly enhancing infantry soldiers’ tactical flexibility and survivability in asymmetric urban warfare.
Outdoor version of Red Falcon II rocket unveiled; tests show armor penetration depth of 67 centimeters
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology developed the Red Falcon II rocket, with armor penetration capability of 67 centimeters, bolstering Taiwan’s asymmetric warfare capabilities.
Lu Shiow-yen urges President Lai to sincerely safeguard the Republic of China
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen publicly urged President Lai Ching-te to explain to the international community, in the interest of Taiwan’s security, that Taiwan is not independent, and suggested he remove the pro-independence plank as Democratic Progressive Party chair.
High-speed rail to add 92 services over Dragon Boat Festival holiday; bookings open 5/21
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
To meet heavy travel demand over the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, 台灣高鐵 announced 92 additional train services during the June 18 to 22 travel period, with bookings opening on May 21.
Iran allows more ships through; oil tanker traffic in Strait of Hormuz edges up
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz rebounded last week to near wartime average levels after the U.S.-Iran conflict, but Iran warned that traffic conditions would not return to their prewar state, indicating that geopolitical risks remain high.
U.S. approves $4.2 billion arms sale to South Korea, including Apache helicopter upgrades
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The U.S. State Department approved arms sales to South Korea worth a total of $4.2 billion, including 24 MH-60R Seahawk multi-mission helicopters and an Apache attack helicopter upgrade program, to strengthen South Korea’s ability to counter threats.
WHO declares public health emergency as rare Ebola outbreak has 40% fatality rate
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a rare Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda an international public health emergency, with a fatality rate of up to 40%.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will make a state visit to China from the 19th to the 20th and meet Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss the most important and sensitive issues in bilateral relations.
U.S. Justice Department sets up $50 billion fund to compensate allies prosecuted under Biden
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A report bearing a future date claims that the U.S. Trump administration’s Justice Department announced a $1.7 billion fund to compensate political allies prosecuted during the Biden administration.
First in the Republic of China’s constitutional history: lawmakers begin voting on presidential impeachment motion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
立法院 held its first impeachment vote against incumbent President Lai Ching-te, underscoring intensifying political polarization between Taiwan’s governing and opposition camps.
Political persecution survivor sentenced to 4 years in first trial for laundering money through resale of stolen Zhang Daqian painting
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Liu Chen-tan, a survivor of political persecution, was sentenced to 4 years in prison by 台北地方法院 for money laundering after reselling “Spring Mountain and Cloud Waterfall,” a stolen painting by master artist Zhang Daqian. The court also ordered the confiscation of 130 million yuan in illicit proceeds.
U.S. extends waiver of sanctions on Russian oil by another 30 days, seeking to ease global price surge
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
To address a surge in global oil prices caused by the Iran war, 美國財政部 again extended the sanctions waiver for Russian oil shipments already in transit by 30 days, seeking to stabilize global energy markets.
Suspected hantavirus case in Keelung; Hsieh Kuo-liang says citywide cleaning and disinfection to be stepped up
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A suspected hantavirus case was reported in Keelung, and Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang said the city had stepped up cleaning and disinfection and urged residents to report rat sightings.
群聯 completes first overseas convertible bond issue, raising $800 million to develop AI storage platforms
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Memory controller chipmaker 群聯 successfully completed its first overseas convertible bond offering, raising $800 million to develop AI storage platforms and related solutions.
Taiwan stocks fluctuate in morning trade as 台積電 weakens; 大立光 hits limit up, PCB shares rebound
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks fluctuated in morning trading, with 台積電 falling while 大立光 hit the limit-up price, reflecting divergent performance among semiconductor and optical component stocks.
Wall Street Journal: Google and Blackstone Group to establish new AI cloud company
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Google and Blackstone Group plan to form an AI cloud company, using Google’s in-house TPU chips to challenge NVIDIA’s dominance in the AI computing market.
Shih Chung-liang and Liao Chih-hsien write in Brazilian media, urging support for Taiwan’s participation in WHA
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan Health and Welfare Minister Shih Chung-liang and Taiwan’s representative in Brazil, Liao Chih-hsien, wrote in Brazilian media to promote Taiwan’s achievements in digital health care and AI applications and seek international support for Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Assembly (WHA).
U.S. suspends participation in U.S.-Canada defense board, criticizing Canada for not meeting defense spending commitments
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The United States announced it was suspending participation in the more than 80-year-old U.S.-Canada Permanent Joint Board on Defense, citing Canada’s failure to meet its defense spending commitments, further straining ties between the two countries.
President Lai will deliver remarks at a press conference marking the second anniversary of his inauguration, outlining his vision for future governance in areas including deepening democracy, national security, the economy and social welfare.
Indefinite troop deployment, veto power over foreign investment: NYT reveals Trump’s demands for Greenland
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
紐約時報 reports that the U.S. Trump administration is seeking an indefinite military presence in Greenland and demanding veto power over foreign investment, raising concerns in Greenland about violations of its sovereignty.
Putin to make state visit to China, says he hopes for closer bilateral ties
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China, emphasizing the deepening of the Russia-China partnership to safeguard global security and stability.
The New Taiwan Dollar depreciated by 2.5 cents, opening at 31.57 against the US dollar in the Taipei foreign exchange market, with a trading range of 31.53 to 31.585.
IPAC founder watches “大濛,” urges Taiwan to convey a clear position internationally
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
IPAC founder Luke de Pulford urged Taiwan, after watching the Taiwanese film “大濛,” to seize the moment of international attention and communicate its position to the world more actively and clearly.
U.S.-Cuba tensions rise; Cuban president warns U.S. military action could have bloody consequences
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Cuba’s president warned that U.S. military action would lead to bloody consequences, while the United States imposed new sanctions on Cuban intelligence agencies and senior officials, further escalating tensions between the two countries.
Brazil announces World Cup squad; star Neymar returns to national team
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Brazilian soccer superstar Neymar has returned to the national team after nearly three years away, earning a place on the 26-player World Cup roster with the goal of helping Brazil claim its sixth title.