“Reiwa no Tora Management School” holds its 2nd session since relaunch. Koji Noguchi, representative of CBT Solutions, speaks: “Effort alone is not enough to win. Business leaders must design a ‘business model that can win.’”
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The practical management workshop “Reiwa no Tora Management School” was held on Saturday, July 25, 2026
The next “Reiwa no Tora Management School” session is scheduled as follows. Start: Sunday, August 23, 2026, 17:00–19:00
Hakata-style izakaya “あいらしか” opens its first Miyagi Prefecture location! Grand opening at 仙台トラストシティ on August 18, 2026
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On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, we will hold the grand opening of “あいらしか 仙台トラストシティ店,” a Hakata-style izakaya with private rooms, at 仙台トラストシティ in Ichibancho, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture.
Hakata chicken skin skewers (99 yen / 109 yen including tax)
“All-you-can-drink for 2 hours, including draft beer! 100 yen including tax” — limited to 3 days
[Minato Ward, September-only campaign] Collect party supplies such as wine cellars, glassware sets and hot plates together｜Save up to 1,000 yen on cleanup after summer gatherings｜まるっと本舗 junk removal
From “selling” mystery packs to “measuring” them. Underscore株式会社 officially launches ORIP/AI（オリパイ）, a data analytics service that measures the payout rates of online mystery packs
“The venue is the office we built ourselves” — Office interior design company Building Design launches its business networking event “BD Salon” in Osaka and Tokyo
“Shimin-kyo Leaders Training 2026 in Fujisawa” to be held! Learn about the 10th Long-Term Care Insurance Business Plan and build the strength to take on 2040 in 2 days—a practical training program bringing together welfare leaders from across Japan, featuring special discussions, site visits, interactive radio projects and more
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September 16 (Wednesday) and 17 (Thursday), 2026
Participation fee: 10,000 yen
Certificate of completion: ¥1,000 per person per day
Designated accommodation: Smile Hotel Shonan Fujisawa (1 night with breakfast, ¥9,400
[ロージーローザ] Launching August 12! A new shape featuring a pointed tip and an arch is coming to the “Multi Foundation Puff,” a makeup puff compatible with all foundations*!
“A seminar on the ‘next-generation’ HR systems small and medium-sized businesses need to accelerate results in ‘recruitment, retention and development’” to be held in Tokyo on September 15 [limited to 50 participants]
Launch of a support service for compound disaster (multi-hazard) training—Practical multi-hazard exercises based on cascading crises such as earthquakes and floods, to help participants survive “extreme events”
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Capital: 30,000,000 yen (as of the end of December 2025)
Has a track record of supporting approximately 2,300 organizations, including private companies, government agencies, local public bodies and national university corporations
Announcing the results! What are your picks for “the best sweet potato sweets and foods of this summer”!? Results are out for the popular vote across 5 categories, including a new category, at “Summer Sweet Potato Expo 2026”! The next event has also been confirmed!
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Welcomed approximately 28,000 sweet potato fans from across Japan
The popular vote covered “207 items” entered in the contest
[キャンメイク] This summer, a “station where you can discover cute things!” is coming to LOFT♡ The experiential POPUP STORE “CANMAKE STATION” is opening! New releases and popular items recommended for summer makeup will fill a fictional station space!
[Inter-High 2026 | Weightlifting] 本田愛季那, an ambassador for 堺整骨院, takes 3rd place nationally and wins bronze after overcoming injuries and the effects of an earthquake
ME-Q to launch its "Custom Protein Shaker OEM Production Support Plan" for businesses on August 5, 2026, supporting sales merchandise and promotional item production for スポーツジム, 健康食品メーカー and companies
EC × AI: How are successful shops using it? Events on "customer acquisition (LLMO)," "data utilization" and "customer touchpoints" to be held on 8/19 (Wed), 8/21 (Fri) and 8/26 (Wed)
Webinar to be held on August 31, 2026 (Mon): "A New Dimension of Visual Expression Forged by Live-Action Filming × AI Generation: Behind the Hybrid Production and Practical Insights from MV Case Studies"
株式会社Cygames to hold "2025 World Series Ohtani Ring Presented by Cygames," a game featuring giveaway commemorative merchandise for MLB ロサンゼルス・ドジャース player Shohei Ohtani
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Date and time: September 2, 2026 (Wed); game starts at 19:10 (local time)
The world is made of "rotation"! The definitive popular science book revealing how everything from the cosmos, weather and the Industrial Revolution to sports works through "rotation," "The Science of Rotation: The Cosmos, Weather, Engines and the Human Body," goes on sale August 12
British mavericks Adult DVD, who wowed Glastonbury, announce new song "Rolling Face" from their debut album "Adult DVD," due for release on September 25, and release a visualizer
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In 2026, they also performed at The Great Escape and SXSW, held in Austin, Texas, in the United States.
Then, this April, they held their much-anticipated tour of Japan.
Debut album "Adult DVD," due for release on September 25
The 6 members are led by Harry Hanson (Vo.) and Greg Lonsdale (Synth), joined by Danny Blackburn (Gt./Synth), Jake Williams (Synth), Jonathan Newell (Dr.) and George Manson (Ba.).
A 6-member dance-punk band from Leeds, England, formed in 2021.
They released their debut EP "Fountain of Youth" in 2023.
They performed at Glastonbury Festival in 2025 and announced a deal with Fat Possum Records in 2026.
Headquartered in New York, the company provides multifaceted support to help artists thrive globally and reach their full potential in more than 45 markets worldwide.
Companies mentioned：Adult DVD、Fat Possum Records、The Orchard Japan、BBC 6 Music、BBC Radio 1、The Great Escape、SXSW、Glastonbury Festival、Green Man Festival、End of the Road Festival
niko and ... to release a second collaboration collection celebrating the 25th anniversary of the film "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone," with fan-favorite items also featuring "Fantastic Beasts," starting August 21 (Fri)
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25th anniversary of the release of the film "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone"
Campaign with prizes for 10 winners
Wall clock Price: 3,960 yen (tax included)
Fleece robe Price: 11,000 yen (tax included)
Apron Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
Trunk case Price: 24,200 yen (tax included)
Blind lenticular keychain Price: 880 yen (tax included)
Assorted knit cardigan Price: 8,000 yen (tax included)
Assorted fleece pullover Price: 7,000 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：niko and ...、株式会社アダストリア、アンドエスティHDグループ、ワーナーブラザース・ディスカバリー、ワーナー・ブラザース・ディスカバリー・グローバル・コンシューマープロダクツ、ワーナー・ブラザース・コンシューマープロダクツ、ワーナー ブラザース スタジオツアー東京
Celebrating the release of The 1st Japan Single "ICONIC HEART"! A listening party featuring Hearts2Hearts, with exclusive voice messages also airing, to be held at AWA Lounge!
おそうじ革命 launches the "Help Clean Your Parents' Home" campaign on its official LINE account! Apply for a chance to receive free professional cleaning for family members living far away (at their parents' home).
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3 people chosen by lottery
House cleaning for 1 location from the eligible services
[AI is advancing, but companies can't keep up?] The startling finding that “85% have no AI strategy or person in charge.” A free release of "AI × Data Weekly Insight," a report reviewing the latest developments from the second half of July 2026
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70% of teams are using AI in production operations
88% of outputs require manual revisions before publication
Just 21% of organizations have mature governance frameworks for autonomous AI agents
52% cite “data quality” as the biggest barrier to adoption
Just 15% have a roadmap backed by a clear strategy and a person in charge
[An autumn in Kanazawa that delights the five senses] Tart made with Gorojima Kintoki sweet potatoes and muscat mousse adorned with gold leaf! A luxurious afternoon tea by Japanese and Western pastry artisans
エクサウィザーズ signs an agreement with テクノプロ・ホールディングス, which provides Japan's largest-scale technology staffing services, toward a strategic partnership to develop AX talent
Indonesian ferry catches fire off Bali; all 131 people aboard rescued
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
On the morning of the 12th, the ferry Princess Yasmin caught fire while traveling from Bali to Lombok. Indonesian authorities mobilized more than 200 people for the evacuation. All 131 people aboard were rescued, with no casualties.
Facts
A ferry caught fire in waters near Lombok while traveling from Bali to Lombok.
The ferry Princess Yasmin was carrying 114 passengers and 17 crew members.
Gemini, Google's fastest-growing product, surpasses 1 billion monthly active users
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Google CEO Pichai announced that AI assistant Gemini has surpassed 1 billion monthly active users. Despite internal personnel changes and delays to a new model, it remains Google's fastest-growing product.
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Google AI assistant Gemini now has more than 1 billion monthly active users.
Gemini is the fastest-growing product in Google's history.
Gemini is Google's 14th product to reach the 1 billion-user milestone.
The latest flagship model, Gemini 3.5 Pro, was originally scheduled for release in June but has yet to launch.
Southwesterly winds bring heavy rain alert south of Chiayi
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Central Weather Administration issued a heavy rain advisory for areas south of Chiayi. Under the influence of southwesterly winds, people across the region should be alert for short-duration heavy rain, lightning and rapidly rising stream levels.
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The heavy rain advisory was issued due to southwesterly winds.
The affected areas are south of Chiayi and the Hengchun Peninsula.
14 Chinese military aircraft and vessels operate around Taiwan Strait; military maintains close surveillance and responds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
On day 8 of the Han Kuang 42 exercise, the Ministry of National Defense detected 6 sorties by Chinese military aircraft and 8 Chinese military vessels continuing to operate around Taiwan. Of the aircraft sorties, 4 crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait.
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The live-fire phase of the Han Kuang 42 exercise entered day 8.
4 sorties by Chinese military aircraft crossed the median line and entered central and southwestern airspace.
Penghu launches integrated mobile screening for 6 cancers, expects to screen 2,500 people
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Penghu County launched an integrated mobile screening service for 6 cancers, running through the end of August and offering 6 free cancer screenings. It expects to serve 2,500 people.
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The Penghu County Health Bureau is conducting integrated mobile screening for 6 cancers: breast, cervical, colorectal, oral, lung and stomach cancers.
In an interview with Time, Cheng Li-wun says major changes in cross-strait relations must respect the wishes of the people of Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun stressed in an interview that Taiwan should strengthen its self-defense and engage in dialogue with mainland China to avoid war in the Taiwan Strait, and called for major changes to respect the wishes of the people of Taiwan.
Facts
Cheng Li-wun led a delegation to mainland China in April and met with Chinese Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping.
Cheng Li-wun led a delegation on a visit to the United States in June.
Cheng Li-wun advocates building sustainable, institutionalized cross-strait peaceful relations on the basis of the 九二共識.
Will Hsu Chun-ying's residency status be revoked? Liu Shih-fang: Paperwork under review
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hsu Chun-ying was sentenced to 7 years in prison for offenses including violations of the Anti-Infiltration Act. Interior Minister Liu Shih-fang said the ministry is processing paperwork to assess whether to revoke her residency status, adding that if the ruling is upheld by the Supreme Court, she will serve her sentence in Taiwan.
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The New Taipei District Court sentenced Hsu Chun-ying to 7 years in prison.
The Interior Ministry is processing paperwork related to revoking Hsu Chun-ying's residency status.
Thailand plans to use military cooperation as leverage to seek lower U.S. tariffs
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Thailand plans to use military cooperation as leverage in trade negotiations with the United States to guard against economic damage from high tariffs.
台積電 rises NT$10 as Taiwan stocks gain more than 300 points, breaking 45,400
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Buoyed by gains on Wall Street, Taiwan stocks surged more than 300 points in early trading, breaking 45,400. A sharp rise in 台積電 shares lifted heavyweight electronics stocks.
Blending Eastern and Western elements, Taiwan 8 Line band heads to Brazil jazz festival for cultural exchange
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan's Taiwan 8 Line band was invited to perform at an international music festival in Brazil, showcasing cross-cultural artistic exchange between Taiwan and Brazil. The performance blended traditional Chinese instruments with a Brazilian Choro ensemble and won praise from local audiences.
Facts
Taiwan 8 Line band was invited to the International Piracicaba Gypsy Jazz Festival in Brazil.
Taiwan 8 Line band is the festival's only Asian representative this year.
The members of Taiwan 8 Line band are Peng Shu-yu, Chen Chung-ching, Tsai Wei-ching and Shih Meng-hang.
The band's repertoire blends Brazilian folk music with Hakka songs.
Accompanied by Hsieh Ju-hsin, the band paid a visit to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in São Paulo on the 10th.
Total solar eclipse brings Spain business opportunities, but crowds raise concerns
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Continental Europe will see its first total solar eclipse since 2006 on the 12th, with Spain offering the best viewing spots. An estimated 440,000 visitors are expected, generating €347 million in economic activity.
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Continental Europe to see its first total solar eclipse since 2006
The solar eclipse is expected to make a net contribution of €347 million to Spain's economy
More than 446,000 visitors are expected to flock to key areas
Temperatures are expected to exceed 35 degrees Celsius across most of mainland Spain
An estimated 1.5 million additional car trips will be made to the path of totality
Another shake-up at OpenAI as Lightcap plans to leave and launch new venture
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
OpenAI senior executive Lightcap announced he is leaving to launch a new venture, marking a change in the company's senior leadership. As OpenAI prepares for an IPO, it emphasized that the personnel change would have limited impact on day-to-day management.
Facts
OpenAI senior executive Lightcap will leave the company to launch a new venture.
OpenAI is actively preparing for an initial public offering (IPO).
Lightcap moved from chief operating officer to a role leading special projects in April this year.
The executive in charge of AGI deployment, Simo, will step down from her full-time role and continue as a part-time adviser.
4 counties and cities warned of temperatures reaching 36 degrees; Wu Te-jung: Beware of strong afternoon convection from the 16th
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Central Weather Administration issued a high-temperature advisory, warning 4 counties and cities to prepare for temperatures of 36 degrees. An expert said the atmosphere will be unstable through the 15th, then a low-pressure zone will bring frequent strong afternoon convection.
Taitung County Government Secretary-General Lu Hsieh-chang, Public Works Department Deputy Director Ma Chih-an and a former staff member surnamed Wu were questioned by investigators as witnesses
Investigators are probing a suspected profiteering case involving the widening of a farm road in Jianhe Indigenous community, Taitung City
Agriculture Department Director Hsu Chia-hao and former section chief Tsai Ming-han were detained and held incommunicado in connection with the case
Taiwan index futures rise overnight; institutions say Taiwan stocks may test 45,200
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台積電 has approved a major capital budget and a joint venture plan with Sony as it deepens its investment in advanced AI processes and packaging; supply chain companies including 工業富聯, Zhen Ding and SPIL are also continuing to expand AI-related capacity.
Facts
台積電's board approved a cash dividend of NT$7 per share for the 2nd quarter of 2026.
台積電 approved a capital budget of US$29.4425 billion, or about NT$950.3 billion.
台積電 and Sony established a joint venture, Advanced Vision Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation, with mass production targeted for 2029.
工業富聯 reported first-half profit attributable to owners of the parent of 23.74 billion yuan, up 96% year over year.
矽品精密 is investing 千億元 to build a new plant in Douliu, which is expected to adopt the CoWoS process.
Cristiano Ronaldo ties the knot after 10-year romance, with his 5 children witnessing the ceremony
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and Rodriguez, his partner of 10 years, married in Portugal. Their children attended as witnesses, and the ceremony was intimate and low-key.
Facts
Cristiano Ronaldo and Rodriguez married in Cascais, Portugal
The couple's 5 children attended the wedding
The two met in 2016
Cristiano Ronaldo currently plays for Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr
Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 19th period (2025/05/13–2026/05/12)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
ニッセイアセットマネジメント filed its securities report for the 19th period concerning beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts. The period covered is 2025/05/13 to 2026/05/12.
Securities Report (Beneficiary Securities of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 13th fiscal year (2025/05/13–2026/05/12)
Published ・ Source Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
ニッセイアセットマネジメント filed its securities report for the 13th period concerning beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts. The period covered is 2025/05/13 to 2026/05/12.