Results of the call for proposals for the FY Reiwa 8 demonstration project to develop collection and processing systems for lithium-ion batteries, etc.
Published ・ Source Japan | 環境省
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In the “Demonstration Project to Develop Collection Systems in Collaboration with Manufacturers, Sellers, etc. of Lithium-Ion Batteries, etc.,” 2 projects
In the “Demonstration Project to Develop Tools for Providing Information to Residents to Help Increase the Collection of Lithium-Ion Batteries, etc.,” 1 project
阿波羅's 247.5 billion acquisition of budget airline defeats rival, takes control of 易捷航空.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The U.S. private equity firm 阿波羅 (Apollo) has reached an acquisition agreement for £5.7 billion (about NT$247.5 billion).
U.S. investment group Castlelake said it had no intention of making a higher offer; it had previously proposed an acquisition worth slightly more than £5 billion.
易捷航空's pretax profit plunged 70% from the same period last year to £85 million.
Deploying disaster-response container toilets to roadside stations and disaster-hit areas (Report 3) ~ Additional deployment to areas affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake ~
Water is a limited resource. Please conserve water! ~ We will establish a “Drought Information Liaison Office” and strengthen our information-gathering and communication systems ~
Supporting the rapid recovery of roads, rivers and other infrastructure damaged by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake ~ Applying measures to streamline (simplify) damage assessments and advance rules for large-scale disasters ~
First selection for the FY Reiwa 8 regional transportation DX promotion category (2nd call for applications) of the “Project for the Comprehensive Rollout of Redesign Measures to Eliminate ‘Transportation Deserts,’ etc.” ~ Eliminating “transportation deserts” is an investment in growth ~
Published ・ Source Japan | 国土交通省
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5 projects nationwide have been selected for support
The application deadline has been extended to September 4, Reiwa 8
We are releasing information on inspections, referrals for prosecution and other actions taken in Reiwa 7 by labor standards inspection offices and other agencies against workplaces employing motor vehicle drivers
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
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4,123 workplaces were inspected
Violations of labor standards laws and regulations were found at 3,346 workplaces (81.2%)
The main violations of labor standards laws and regulations were: (1) working hours (39.3%)
Designated courses for specified general education and training announced (designation effective October 1, Reiwa 8)
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
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A total of 151 courses, including specified medical procedure training and care manager training, have been newly designated.
90 online courses ※2
52 evening courses
52 weekend courses
Including courses designated to date, there will be 1,532 courses eligible for the specified general education and training benefits as of October 1, Reiwa 8.
丸正醸造 “Rich, Rich Sesame Dressing 200ml”—for sesame fans who secretly added too much sesame without telling the boss (sold at mass retailers and home improvement stores in Nagano Prefecture and some other prefectures) - Refund/Recall
Hedge funds suffer huge losses and liquidate! JPMorgan: Tech stocks will rely more on retail investors, and volatility may intensify.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
According to 摩根大通 analysis, technology-focused hedge funds suffered average losses of more than 10% in July, raising the risk of forced liquidations. Trading in technology stocks is increasingly likely to depend on individual investors, and market volatility is expected to rise.
Is Musk's star power losing its value? Tesla and SpaceX shed $1.4 trillion in market value.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The combined market capitalization of Elon Musk-led Tesla and SpaceX has evaporated by $1.4 trillion, as investors have begun to tire of his future-oriented narrative.
AI's scientific dream runs into a $205 billion bill! Why Google is rushing to change Hassabis's role.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Google moved DeepMind co-founder Hassabis from CEO to chairman. The move is intended to balance scientific ideals with commercial realities, against the backdrop of pressure to invest $205 billion annually in AI.
Is U.S. inflation about to be “cooled”? Democratic senators ask Trump administration to explain its formula.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Elizabeth Warren, a senator from the Democratic Party in the United States, asked the Trump administration to explain its change to the method for calculating inflation statistics. The change could affect policy decisions by 連邦準備制度(Fed), amid concerns about the neutrality of the statistics.
[New TV commercial for the “with” dating app] Rino Sashihara finds her match through the “fateful pink thread,” bringing people together through shared values! The new “with” TV commercial, “Fall in Love, with with,” begins airing Friday, August 7
株式会社プエンテ: LoFi/Chill vocalist “Mellow” to hold “Mellow 2nd LIVE” in Shibuya on Oct. 21 ── An admission-free entertainment networking event with ONE×ONE and ALLES
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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The YouTube channel has reached about 1.8 million subscribers
To be held at Shibuya TAKE OFF 7 on Oct. 21, 2026 (Wed.)
[Factory fire] [A fire broke out at the 昱奕科技股份有限公司 factory on Baodong Road in Guanmiao District, Tainan City, at 00:23 on the 6th. It was extinguished by 06:16, with no casualties] Final report.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 內政部消防署
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Report received at 00:23.
Arrived at the scene at 00:32.
Fire brought under control at 05:59.
Fire extinguished at 06:16.
The fire department dispatched 48 vehicles, 107 personnel, 2 drones (道通), 1 firefighting robot and 2 pieces of heavy equipment (大鋼牙機具).
The fire covered an area of about 4,000 square meters.
Handover of vice president and secretary-general of Academia Sinica's Division of Mathematics and Physical Sciences marks a new chapter in its tradition of academic excellence.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央研究院
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Elected an Academia Sinica academician in 2014.
Has served as vice president of the Division of Mathematics and Physical Sciences since 2016.
Has served as the institute's deputy secretary-general since 2023.
Elected an academician of the institute this year (2026).
Returned to Taiwan and joined the institute in 2018.