2026-08-20 12:00–15:00 JST

Ending the notion that “healthy snacks don’t last”: Chiba farm launches 2 varieties of gluten-free granola, “NAGASHIMA FAMILY FARM”

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Japan’s gluten-free food and beverage market was worth approximately US$870 million in 2025
• It is expected to reach approximately US$1.54 billion by 2034
• Growing at an average annual rate of 6.52%

Companies mentioned：株式会社NTOコンサルティング、NAGASHIMA FAMILY FARM、IMARC Group、Amazon.co.jp

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New installation of the state-of-the-art digital press “Revoria Press PC2120,” dramatically enhancing the expressive capabilities and productivity of specialty printing

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Prints 120 pages per minute in both color and monochrome on A4 paper
• Since its founding in 1978
• Incorporated in 1985
• Marked its 40th anniversary in October 2025
• Capital: 11 million yen
• Number of employees: 48

Companies mentioned：株式会社新晃社、富士フイルムビジネスイノベーション

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[ISS] Publishes “A Glossary of Security Terms You Should Know to Use the Internet Safely”

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• “Security Days Fall 2026 -Tokyo-”

Companies mentioned：Internet Secure Services株式会社、IPA

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Offering on-site motorcycle training by a former motorcycle police officer ahead of the autumn touring season

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Standard rate: ¥66,000 for 1 day (4 hours) + travel expenses

Companies mentioned：株式会社チャレンジャー、フレスタ安全運転教習所

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KAISER ENTERPRISE, operator of “アンジュール東京,” dubbed “Roppongi’s No. 1 cabaret club,” to exhibit at “Growth Job Fair DXPO ‘26 Summer,” a career fair attracting many growth companies

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• To be held at Tokyo Big Sight on August 22, 2026 (Sat.)
• 11：00～18：00
• Market survey of cabaret clubs in the Roppongi area for the fiscal year ending February 2026
• Survey period: January 5, 2026–February 3, 2026
• Individual interviews with 13 major companies (company research)
• Established: November 8, 2012

Companies mentioned：KAISER ENTERPRISE、アンジュール東京、UNJOUR TOKYO、Baron六本木、ブティックス㈱、日本マーケティングリサーチ機構

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More than 10,000 dishes from across Japan reach Kumamoto, as “dish support” for disaster-hit restaurants creates a new network of assistance

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• More than 10,000 dishes have been donated from across Japan

Companies mentioned：NPO法人居酒屋甲子園

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Why does a man who climbed the Himalayas keep making detergent? Masahiro Kimura, developer of “zero-rinse” detergent “Umi e…®,” to release his first book on August 28.

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Founded: August 5, 1992
• 35th anniversary
• List price: 1,760 yen
• 四六判 / softcover / 192 pages

Companies mentioned：有限会社がんこ本舗、株式会社扶桑社、TBS、中川政七商店、dochaku

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Original歴史音声コンテンツマップを運営する株式会社ぐるり、サービス名を 「GURURI」から「YUISYO」へ変更し、インパクトモデルを策定

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• 4th anniversary of its founding
• August 2, 2022

Companies mentioned：株式会社ぐるり、YUISYO、GURURI、横浜国立大学

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Home rice polishing machine “Takumi Mai (YE-RC52)” to go on sale August 20 (Thursday)

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Cumulative shipments of more than 1.2 million units*
• Manufacturer’s suggested retail price: 22,000 yen (tax included)
• Approx. 3.1 kg
• Up to 5 cups (approx. 825 g)
• Power consumption: 300 W

Companies mentioned：山本電気株式会社

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OriginalLYNXS、厚生労働省「令和8年度介護テクノロジー等による生産性向上の取組に関する調査及び効果測定事業」に採択

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• The project will begin with a preliminary survey in August 2026
• The demonstration is scheduled to continue through a hearing survey in January 2027
• Date established: May 17, 2024

Companies mentioned：株式会社LYNXS、厚生労働省、株式会社三菱総合研究所

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[7th location in Latin America] Japanese food brand “GOEN” opens at the Casa inn hotel in Irapuato, Guanajuato, Mexico

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Irapuato, Guanajuato, is a mid-sized city with a population of around 350,000
• The number of employees working in Japan, Mexico and Colombia has exceeded 150
• The total number of stores operated in Mexico and Colombia is now 7

Companies mentioned：Encounter Japan、HOTELERA SIGLO XXI, S.A DE C.V、Casa Inn、広島県 盛川酒造、榎酒造、株式会社ますやみそ、マツダ

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VITURE to launch its 5th-anniversary model, “VITURE Pro 2 XR Glasses,” on August 20. At 63 g, they feature the thinnest frame in the brand’s history, redefining wearing comfort

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Device weight: 63 g
• Price: 49,880 yen (tax included)
• Price: 16,800 yen (tax included)
• “USB-C XR Charging Adapter Ultra” (15,800 yen, tax included)
• “Lens Frame for VITURE Pro 2” (3,980 yen, tax included)
• The highest brightness in VITURE’s history, reaching up to 1,600 nits
• Field of view (FOV): 50°
• 10,000 mAh battery

Companies mentioned：VITURE Inc.、Nintendo Switch 2、Nintendo Switch、Amazon、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング、ヨドバシカメラ、ビックカメラ、ヤマダデンキ、ジョーシン、エディオン、SoftBank SELECTION

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“For just 21 days, become Japan’s biggest gin-drinking city.” 21 locations in Osaka Kita take on the challenge of serving 21,000 drinks at “Kansai Gin Rally LAB 2026”

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• 21 days
• 21,000 drinks
• 21 stores
• 56 locations nationwide
• 4 distilleries
• Approximately 300 flowers

Companies mentioned：andground合同会社、森の京都蒸溜所、Natural Spirits株式会社、洋酒千雅、株式会社千雅

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Additional investment in Letara, a Hokkaido University-born JAXA partner startup developing hybrid chemical propulsion systems for spacecraft

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Raises 2.6 billion yen in a pre-Series A round

Companies mentioned：Frontier Innovations株式会社、Frontier Innovations 1号投資事業有限責任組合、Letara株式会社、JAXA、NEDO

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Original東筑軒と公立大学法人北九州市立大学の学生とが挑む、新しい“学びのカフェ”

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• 36 students participating
• Grand opening at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 7, 2026
• Business hours: 7:00–19:00

Companies mentioned：株式会社東筑軒、公立大学法人北九州市立大学、TCK café

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Spanish footwear brand POPA makes its Japan debut. The brand, available in more than 20 countries worldwide, will unveil its 2027SS collection for the first time at TRANOÏ TOKYO

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• More than 20 countries worldwide
• More than 700 sales locations
• Approximately 325,000 followers
• POPA in 2015
• September 2026

Companies mentioned：POPA、TOSTO株式会社、VOGUE、ELLE、TRANOÏ TOKYO

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Wieden+Kennedy Tokyo to host “THE KENNEDYS 2026,” a creative internship program for students.

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• 모집人数: approximately 5–10 people
• Program period: Monday, October 19–Friday, October 30, 2026

Companies mentioned：Wieden+Kennedy Tokyo、Wieden＋Kennedy、W+K、ワイデン・アンド・ケネディ・ジャパン・エル・エル・シー、NIKE、McDonald’s、Old Spice、Amazon、IKEA、MLB、Spotify、Tinder

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Be Healthy offers free “YouTube/SNS patient acquisition funnel assessments” for clinics

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Cumulative social media management support for more than 200 companies
• More than 10,000 videos produced to date
• Support for more than 10 publicly listed companies

Companies mentioned：株式会社ビーヘルシー

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Kamakura’s Yuigahama beach house “BBQ SEASIDE LOUNGE” introduces a limited-time coupon to make after 6 even more enjoyable while avoiding the scorching daytime heat! Groups of 8 or more receive 1 bottle of sparkling wine, and groups of 16 or more receive 2 bottles

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Groups of 8 or more
• Groups of 16 or more
• 1 bottle of sparkling wine
• 2 bottles of sparkling wine
• Through Monday, August 31, 2026
• Total seating capacity: 300

Companies mentioned：合同会社シーサイドラウンジ、BBQ SEASIDE LOUNGE、食べログ

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“Beauty and wellness from within.” FLOWER CAFE BLOOMY'S × Flory refreshes its main menu

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Capital: 100 million yen

Companies mentioned：サイカンシステム株式会社、FLOWER CAFE BLOOMY'S × Flory、SAKURA SKY PALACE

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“Book as usual in Outlook. Check nearby on a digital sign.” Japan Maritime Bank publishes a case study on its use of “KI Sign”

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Book as usual in Outlook. Check nearby on a digital sign.

Companies mentioned：株式会社カテナス、日本マリタイムバンク株式会社

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The 2nd collaboration with Sanrio Characters! Ichiroku Honpo launches “クルミーユ ポムポムプリン”!

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Original一六タルト ハローキティ（柚子味）1個：税込172円
• クルミーユ ポムポムプリン, 1 piece: 162 yen including tax
• クルミーユ ポムポムプリン, 5-piece pack: 1,188 yen including tax
• Sales target: 300,000 pieces (loose-piece equivalent)

Companies mentioned：株式会社一六、株式会社サンリオ、ポムポムプリン、ハローキティ、クルミーユ

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Letara accelerates development of low-cost next-generation rocket engines, raising 2.6 billion yen in a pre-Series A round

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Raised approximately 2.6 billion yen in a pre-Series A funding round

Companies mentioned：Letara株式会社、Headline Asia、JICベンチャー・グロース・インベストメンツ株式会社、Incubate Fund株式会社、あおぞら企業投資株式会社、SMBCベンチャーキャピタル株式会社、NES株式会社、ごうぎんキャピタル株式会社、豊田合成株式会社、BIG Impact株式会社、Frontier Innovations株式会社、三井住友海上キャピタル株式会社、三菱UFJキャピタル株式会社、株式会社mint、北海道大学、NEDO、JAXA

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Smart Style Complex and U'eyes Design form a business partnership to diagnose websites by combining AI search optimization with human-centered design

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• August 20, 2026
• Sept. 16, 2026
• 14:00〜15:00
• 35 items
• 2001
• August 2013
• October 2011
• 20 human-centered design specialists
• 6 human-centered design specialists

Companies mentioned：スマートスタイル・コンプレックス株式会社、株式会社U'eyes Design、ChatGPT、Gemini、Perplexity

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“エージェントハブ,” a system for recruitment agencies, adds a feature that automatically registers job seeker information from resume and work history data

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Established: January 2024

Companies mentioned：株式会社Lumos、エージェントハブ

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Create your own original Caramel Corn package at “Ｇｏ Ｇｏ！ ＣａｒａｍｅｌＣｏｒｎ Ｆａｃｔｏｒｙ (Caramel Corn Factory),” opening in Harajuku for a limited 3-day run!

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• 2026
• September
• 4th
• ６th
• An astonishing approximately １１万 possible combinations
• １０：００
• １１：００
• １９：００
• １８：４５
• 55th anniversary of Caramel Corn

Companies mentioned：株式会社東ハト、ＷＩＴＨ ＨＡＲＡＪＵＫＵ

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Exeo Digital Solutions to exhibit at the OutSystems event “OutSystems World Tour Japan 2026”

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• September 3, 2026 (Thursday), 10:00–18:00

Companies mentioned：エクシオ・デジタルソリューションズ株式会社、OutSystems

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E-book “Kimono Casts a ‘Spell’ on You” by kimono instructor and 和美行(WABIGYO) founder Miyuki Ishii ranks No. 1 in 4 Amazon categories

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Price: 1,000 yen, tax included

Companies mentioned：トキツカゼ出版株式会社、Amazon、和美行(WABIGYO)

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【MOTON】Mini hand cream with a ribbon charm launches! Available in limited quantities at LOFT and PLAZA.

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• 20g, 990 yen (tax included)
• Sales begin sequentially from Thursday, August 20, 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社lalalajapan、MOTON、LOFT、PLAZA

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Lifestyle shop from パリ 【キャトル・セゾン仙台 reopens】

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Reopening: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
• An “original mini tote bag” will be given to the first 200 customers who spend 5,000 yen or more (tax included)!
• Size: W300×H210×D100 mm (excluding handles)

Companies mentioned：キャトル・セゾン、キャトル・セゾン仙台、amidonnée、ヴェロニク・ダマール、FRANCESCA AMAM LABEL、Chapeaugraphy、coffee Kajita、パリ、自由が丘、仙台パルコ、パリのENSCI – Les Ateliers、国立デザイン研究所、クリスチャン・ラクロワ、イザベル・マラン、アフマダーバード

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Create your own AI company. Put it to work. Win contracts. Then take the company you’ve nurtured into M&A. “SoLoCo” officially launches September 1! A campaign will be held to mark the official launch!

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• First AI company: monthly fee of 19,800 yen (excluding tax)
• Limited to the first 100 companies: first company, monthly fee of 9,800 yen (excluding tax) ※For 12 months
• Capital: 17 million yen (including capital reserves)

Companies mentioned：droptip株式会社、SoLoCo

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Returning recruitment costs to people ready to take on a challenge—株式会社スパイクスタジオ introduces a new program providing 1 million yen to those hired through direct applications via its recruitment website

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• 1 million yen
• Aug. 17, 2026
• For 6 months after joining the company
• Average attendance rate of 80% or higher each month
• Capital: 257,692,600 yen
• Number of employees: 74

Companies mentioned：株式会社スパイクスタジオ

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【Introducing キャトル・セゾン’s 2026AW launch, from a Paris-born lifestyle shop】

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Size: 18 cm in diameter
• Price: ¥1,650
• Opening diameter: approx. 7 cm
• Base diameter: approx. 8 cm
• Height: approx. 8 cm
• Size: 121 cm long
• Price: ¥5,280
• Size: 52×30 cm
• Gusset: 10 cm
• Price: ¥2,090
• Size: 40×37×8 cm

Companies mentioned：キャトル・セゾン、ココットキュイジーヌ、BRIGITTE TANAKA、amidonnée、OPJET PARIS、山口一郎

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パテント・インテグレーション to exhibit at the “2026 Intellectual Property and Information Fair & Conference”

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Adopted by more than 150 companies
• Capacity: 150 people

Companies mentioned：パテント・インテグレーション株式会社、株式会社知財デザイン、きのか特許事務所、リコーテクノリサーチ株式会社、弁理士法人レクシード・テック、りそな中小企業振興財団、日刊工業新聞社、中小企業基盤整備機構、経済産業省中小企業庁、特許庁

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Korea’s No. 1*¹ skincare brand Sulwhasoo（ソルファス） to make its full-scale debut in Japan this fall

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Guided by 60 years of ginseng research
• More than 30 brands developed by Amorepacific
• More than 600 stores across 15 markets worldwide
• 【潤燥（ユンジョ） First Care Active Serum VI】30mL, ¥5,720 including tax
• 【滋陰生（ジャウムセン） Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Cream / Cream Rich】30mL, ¥17,050 including tax
• More than 520,000 people have repurchased 10 or more bottles

Companies mentioned：アモーレパシフィックジャパン株式会社、Sulwhasoo（ソルファス）、伊勢丹新宿店、BEAUTÉ RESEARCH、Qoo10、Amazon、@cosme shopping

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【Introducing the 2026AW launch from “私の部屋,” a lifestyle shop offering ideas for a beautiful, fulfilling life in Japan】

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Tablecloth size: 100×100 cm

Companies mentioned：私の部屋、Uwatercolor、ヘアドレッサ34、リンネル、WAX DESIGN、Solesino、アクセサリーミュージアム

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Visualizing the “trends” and “unexpected outcomes” of brands selected by AI and presenting measures to take—BringFlower and リテラ significantly update LLMO Compass and file patent applications for related technologies

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Now receiving 300 inquiries every month
• Lite plan: 450 yen/month
• Standard plan: 2,700 yen/month
• Pro plan: 8,100 yen/month
• Enterprise plan: 27,000 yen/month

Companies mentioned：BringFlower、リテラ、Google、ChatGPT、Gemini、Claude、Perplexity、イノベイティア、RCリサーチデータ

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Original【群馬県みなかみ町】ベジチェック®で野菜摂取量を″見える化"×毎月の伴走で目指す「プラス1皿」

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Original1日の野菜摂取目標量は「350g以上（小鉢5〜6皿分）」
• 28% meet the target (vegetable intake level of 7 or higher)
• Original厚生労働省が推奨する1日の野菜摂取目標量「350g」を達成している状態が「レベル7.0〜8.0」（目標値）
• “Health Promotion Points: 100pt” as a gift

Companies mentioned：群馬県みなかみ町、ベジチェック®、MINAKAMI HEART Pay

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Developed a life-size, 3-dimensional, interactive “AI Matsuo Basho Prototype” to bring haiku master Matsuo Basho back to life in the modern era

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Recreating historical figures with typical android robots is said to require development costs of tens of millions of yen, but this prototype achieves that at approximately 1/8 the cost.
• Despite its slim 5.2 cm display, depth-rich video creates a three-dimensional effect that makes Matsuo Basho appear to be standing right there.
• Combining real-time conversational technology with an average response time of approximately 2 seconds delivers a natural communication experience.
• ■ Period: October 1–October 15

Companies mentioned：ヒビノグラフィックス株式会社、サムスン電子、Klleon社、TRC-ADEAC株式会社、サムスン電子ジャパン株式会社

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An 85.29% marriage rate without a dedicated planner. A video takes an in-depth look at the full picture of ナレソメ予備校’s “self-directed matchmaking plan”

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Cumulative marriage rate of 85.29% from April to July 2026 (within IBJ)
• Initial fee: 225,500 yen (tax included)
• Monthly fee: 14,300 yen (tax included)
• Matchmaking meeting fee: 2,200 yen per meeting
• Marriage fee: 187,000 yen (tax included)
• Initial fee: 170,500 yen (tax included)
• Matchmaking meeting fee: 1,650 yen per meeting
• Marriage fee: 198,000 yen (tax included)
• Marriage rate: 82.4%

Companies mentioned：株式会社ナレソメ、ナレソメ予備校

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【Independent survey】“Implementation, production and operation” is the largest segment in Japan’s AI robotics industry—industry structure analysis report released - 株式会社Lister

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• 443 companies related to AI robotics
• 408 products
• Implementation, production and operation: 162 companies
• Manufacturing: 120 companies
• Handling: 59 companies
• Robust recognition and situational understanding: 121 companies
• 312 products, counting broadly defined commercialized products
• 75 startups
• Among non-startups, 155 companies are in implementation, production and operation

Companies mentioned：株式会社Lister、経済産業省

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It began with meeting one rescued cat. The “Cat Charity Sale,” now in its 6th year, will be held again this year. More than 3.66 million yen donated to date; this year, supporting rescued cats and Kumamoto

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Original猫バッグは1点ご購入につき500円を寄付

Companies mentioned：株式会社Alyo、ネコリパブリック、東京大学、AIM医学研究所、NPO法人犬と猫のためのライフボート、石川県能登半島地震動物対策本部

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Original東京メトロ「Find my Tokyo.」イメージキャラクターの有村架純さんによる新CM「赤坂_ツウな人生のはじまり」篇が8月21日（金）より公開

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• More than 300 challenges
• Available in more than 190 countries worldwide

Companies mentioned：東京地下鉄株式会社、東京メトロ、Find my Tokyo.、有村架純、あいみょん、赤坂青野、Akasaka Zen Space、The Mixology、風とロック、株式会社博報堂、東北新社

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Exhibitor announcement: AI Expo Summer 2026 | 株式会社Athena Technologies

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Original2026年8月26日（水）〜27日（木）
• 10:00～18:00
• Original27日のみ17:00まで

Companies mentioned：株式会社Athena Technologies、松尾研発スタートアップ、NVIDIA

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Prevent customer-service mistakes and strengthen compliance. 一般社団法人Ayumi launches an "accompanied mystery shopping service" offering a disability-informed perspective for lodging facilities and stores.

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Average satisfaction rating: 96%
• 100,000 monthly page views

Companies mentioned：一般社団法人Ayumi、観光庁、ふらっと。

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A new venture by a funeral-supplies manufacturer addressing the loss of the 1 million pets that die each year: the grief-care app Konokoto

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• The estimated number of dogs and cats kept nationwide in 2025 totaled approximately 15.67 million.
• Original1年間に亡くなる犬・猫は約100万頭に相当すると推計されます
• Given that approximately 1.59 million Japanese people died that same year
• Dogs: 15 years
• Cats: 16 years
• Price: ¥980 (tax included) per month
• Of the approximately 10 million pet owners in Japan
• The goal is to expand usage to 1 million people, equivalent to 10%.
• wemo, a wristband that can be used as a memo pad for signature works, has become a major hit, with more than 1 million sold.

Companies mentioned：三和物産株式会社、株式会社kenma、一般社団法人ペットフード協会、厚生労働省、安井建築設計事務所、日本IBM、電通コンサルティング、コクヨ、伊勢茶ボトルレンタルサービス「朝ボトル」、祥伝社、テレビ東京、IAUD国際デザイン賞、フェーズフリーアワード

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The bounty of the mountains and the beauty of handmade craftsmanship

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

• ¥194,920 (tax included)
• ¥134,310 (tax included)

Companies mentioned：長野県、マウンテンクラフト社、minä perhonen（ミナ ペルホネン）、銀座NAGANO

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Original韓国オリーブヤング メイクアップカテゴリー1位を獲得※1した「3CE」#三角ティント に新色が登場！“きらっと”ティントで、表情輝く。クリアなオイルの膜が、ラメまで密着ロック

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

• Price: ¥1,760 (tax included)
• Original2026年8月25日(火)ロフト先行発売
• Nationwide release on Sept. 12, 2026 (Sat.)

Companies mentioned：3CE、オリーブヤング、ロフト、プラザ、アットコスメ、アインズ＆トルぺ、イオンスタイル、マツモトキヨシ、ココカラファイン、ハンズ、Qoo10、Amazon、楽天、ZOZOTOWN、STYLENANDA

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Original博多芸妓衆が総出演 「第三十二回博多をどり」開催 受け継がれる博多の伝統芸能を博多座で披露

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

• There are currently 16 members, including 3 half-tama geisha.
• SS seats: ¥11,000
• S seats: ¥8,800
• A seats: ¥5,500
• B seats: ¥3,300
• A-seat ticket with a lunch buffet at CAMELLIA: ¥9,000
• A-seat ticket with a dinner buffet at CAMELLIA: ¥12,000
• Pair seat (2 seats): ¥15,400

Companies mentioned：福岡商工会議所、博多伝統芸能振興会、博多芸妓衆、博多券番、ローソンチケット、カンフェティ、ホテルオークラ福岡

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A new option in an era of soaring whey protein prices: "Non-Fat Milk Protein," made with domestically produced skim milk powder less affected by overseas raw material prices and currency fluctuations, now available on Amazon and Rakuten Ichiba.

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

• ¥2,480, tax included
• Original1食当たり約10gのたんぱく質
• 79,460 tons
• Up 24.5%
• $0.9963
• $1.8475
• Approximately 85% increase
• Protein: 10.5 g
• Calcium: 363 mg

Companies mentioned：株式会社Real Style、ビーレジェンド、JA全農、米国農務省（USDA）、一般社団法人Jミルク

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Original西和賀町が「THE いわてDAY 2026」出展、8月30日に東京で開催

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

• It is a town with a population of approximately 4,400.
• August 30, 2026

Companies mentioned：西和賀町、岩手県

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A 4-day pop-up offering an immersive experience of Kurokirishima, "Hodokeru Kurokiri Sakaba: A Kurokiri Fullness Moment," opens at Toranomon Hills!

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

• The "Fullness Clock," an hourglass that measures approximately 960 seconds
• A 3.5 m-tall Kurokirishima balloon
• 960 bottles in total
• 25 winners selected by lottery
• 36-degree, 700 ml bottle
• Sales: ¥53.0379 billion
• Employee count: 624 people

Companies mentioned：霧島酒造株式会社、OISSY株式会社

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株式会社アート expands its lineup by more than 30 types of security camera-related equipment and confirms its participation in "危機管理産業展2026"

Published 2026-08-20 10:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

• "危機管理産業展2026"
• Since its founding in 1976
• Capital: 42,360,000 yen
• Number of employees: 174

Companies mentioned：株式会社アート、危機管理産業展2026

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Original侯友宜談朝野僵局：行政立法都須依法執行權責

Published 2026-08-20 14:48 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

• The 116-year central government general budget

Companies mentioned：行政院、立法院、中央社

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Cross-strait relations seminar opens in Wuhan; Taiwan media not invited to cover it

Published 2026-08-20 14:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

• About 160 cross-strait scholars take part

Companies mentioned：海峽兩岸關係研究中心、湖北省海峽兩岸交流促進會、中共中央台辦、國務院台辦

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Taiwan stocks swing more than 700 points, ending up 214 points at 44,933

Published 2026-08-20 14:45 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taiwan stocks closed up 214.39 points at 44,933.74 on the 20th after fluctuating. Trading was brisk, with heavyweight shares mixed.

Facts

• Up 214.39 points
• Closed at 44,933.74
• Up 0.48%
• Trading value of NT$792.962 billion
• 台積電 rose NT$25
• Closed at NT$2,375
• Up 1.06%
• 鴻海 rose NT$1.5
• Closed at NT$246.5
• 聯發科 fell NT$145
• Closed at NT$3,700
• 台達電 fell NT$20
• Closed at NT$1,745
• Electronics subindex higher

Companies mentioned：台積電、鴻海、聯發科、台達電

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民進黨 rejects claims that countersignature authority amounts to a legislative veto, urges opposition not to distort the facts

Published 2026-08-20 14:41 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：民進黨、行政院、立法院

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Original軟網女將江旻育拚名古屋亞運 被看好奪牌熱門

Published 2026-08-20 14:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

• Only 22 years old
• 3 silver medals
• 2 bronze medals

Companies mentioned：台湾軟式網球代表隊、名古屋亞運、杭州亞運

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Original學生涉違反兒少法 警專：依校規調查嚴懲最重開除

Published 2026-08-20 14:39 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

• Ordered released on NT$50,000 bail

Companies mentioned：台灣警察專科學校、台北市警察局中正第二分局、高雄地檢署、高雄市警察局、高雄市婦幼隊

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日本 posts trade deficit for third consecutive month as Middle East tensions push up crude oil costs

Published 2026-08-20 14:35 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

• 634.5 billion yen deficit
• Expanded to 4 times
• Imports surged 27.8%
• Reached 12.1463 trillion yen
• Crude oil import volume grew 5.5%
• Surged 87.8%
• Reached 1.4089 trillion yen
• 78% higher per kiloliter than the same period last year
• Fell 32.8%
• Increased about 9 times
• Decreased 23.2%
• Increased 23.2%
• Reached 11.5118 trillion yen
• Depreciated 11.2%

Companies mentioned：日本、讀賣新聞、日本政府

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萬鋼, known as the father of 中國新能源汽車, discusses cutthroat industry competition: beyond anxiety, workers need to catch up on their studies

Published 2026-08-20 14:35 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

• China's vehicle production and sales rose from 26 million in 2021
• to 34 million in 2025
• Renewable energy currently accounts for 38% of China's electricity generation
• The share of non-fossil energy in electricity generation is expected to exceed 50% by 2030
• The market share of pure electric and plug-in (including range-extended) hybrid vehicles is expected to be roughly 65% to 35%
• or 70% to 30%

Companies mentioned：中國新能源汽車、奧迪（Audi）、中國科協、新華社

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Retrial in case involving driver on zombie vape killing police officer focuses on dangerous driving

Published 2026-08-20 14:30 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

• First trial sentenced Huang Guowei to 18 years and 6 months in prison
• Huang Guowei's detention expires on Sept. 1
• Prosecutors and attorneys representing Huang Weizhen's widow must file by Sept. 10
• After reviewing the case file, defense attorneys must submit their opinions in writing by Sept. 24
• Court hearing for arguments on Oct. 1

Companies mentioned：台灣高等法院、新北地方法院、最高法院、中央社

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Taichung kindergarten suspected of mistreating children; councilor calls on Education Bureau to investigate

Published 2026-08-20 14:30 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

• On the 17th, bruises were found on multiple parts of the body while changing clothes after returning home

Companies mentioned：台中市教育局、台中市教保服務機構不適任人員認定委員會

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Zhuo Boyuan criticizes Wei Pingzheng over lack of campaign resources, says party headquarters bullied Wang Hui-mei with its nomination

Published 2026-08-20 14:29 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

• 3 people have declared their candidacies
• Wei Pingzheng has received virtually NT$0 in political donations so far

Companies mentioned：國民黨、民進黨

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五角大廈 updates US-Iran war casualty figures, with more than 750 US service members wounded

Published 2026-08-20 14:25 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

• 757 people wounded
• 18 service members killed
• More than 50 additional service members wounded

Companies mentioned：五角大廈、美國有線電視新聞網（CNN）、The Defense Casualty Analysis System、Operation Epic Fury、川普

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Two Taichung officers lightly injured and taken to hospital after being struck by a falling tree while clearing a broken branch; no serious injuries

Published 2026-08-20 14:16 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

• 2 officers from 台中市警局's Special Police Corps
• A little after 10 p.m. on the 19th

Companies mentioned：台中市警局、台中市政府、市警局保安警察大隊、保大第一中隊、建設局

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Cho Jung-tai: Extensive freezes to this year's budget amount to cuts; will push to have funds unfrozen

Published 2026-08-20 14:12 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

• A total of NT$48 billion was cut
• NT$34.8 billion of the general budget was frozen
• NT$16.7 billion more than the average cuts to budgets for 112 to 114 after supplementary budgets
• NT$20.8 billion more than the average amount frozen in budgets for 111 to 113
• NT$12.9 billion can be unfrozen only after special reports are submitted
• A total of NT$1.004 billion was cut from funding for 文化部's international digital communications development and donations to 公視基金會, among other items

Companies mentioned：行政院、立法院、國家通訊傳播委員會、文化部、公視基金會

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Taiwan ranks joint third in Muslim travel ratings; president vows to continue building a welcoming environment

Published 2026-08-20 14:12 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taiwan ranked third among non-Islamic destinations in the 2026 Global Muslim Travel Index. President Lai pledged to continue strengthening the Muslim-friendly environment.

Facts

• Taiwan ranked joint third with the United Kingdom among destinations in non-Islamic Cooperation Organization countries
• More than 350 restaurants nationwide have obtained halal-related certification

Companies mentioned：自由之家

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Elderly person speeds along road in hospital wheelchair in Kaohsiung; Kaohsiung Chang Gung says it is for use only inside the hospital

Published 2026-08-20 14:10 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A member of the public filmed an elderly person speeding along the road in a hospital wheelchair and uploaded the video. Chang Gung Hospital said the wheelchair is for use only inside the hospital and urged people not to take it off the premises.

Companies mentioned：高雄長庚醫院

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KMT urges Cho Jung-tai to countersign in accordance with the law; DPP says the Legislative Yuan should respect constitutional order

Published 2026-08-20 14:08 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

• The Constitution explicitly stipulates that after the 立法院 passes a bill, it is sent to the president and the 行政院, and the president "shall" promulgate it within 10 days of receiving it.

Companies mentioned：立法院、行政院、總統府、國民黨、民進黨

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First-instance verdicts handed down in multiple cases involving 中國恆大集團; Xu Jiayin sentenced to life in prison

Published 2026-08-20 14:05 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

• Fined RMB 8.82 billion
• 恒大地產 fined RMB 7 billion
• About NT$41.5 billion

Companies mentioned：中國恆大集團、恆大地產集團、恆大集團有限公司、恆大地產集團有限公司

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No need to unsend after a typo: LINE opens free trial of new message editing feature

Published 2026-08-20 14:05 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

• Messages in one-on-one and group chats can be edited within 15 minutes
• Keep Notes can be edited within 6 days

Companies mentioned：LINE、LINE Premium

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Chen Ying says Taitung is the gateway to the world; Wu Xiuhua establishes women's support group

Published 2026-08-20 14:04 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

• 3 new billboard designs
• 3:30 p.m.

Companies mentioned：民進黨、國民黨、台東縣政府

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Original巨大2025年永續報告書出爐 碳排大減4成創最高年度減量

Published 2026-08-20 14:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

• Renewable energy accounted for 19.6% of the group's total electricity use
• Annual emissions reduced by 4,571.51 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent
• Annual recycled water volume reached 319 million liters
• Annual use of recycled aluminum alloy reached 2,240 metric tons
• A total of 47 types of recycled ocean materials have been incorporated into tire products
• Cumulative production reached 1.37 million units
• Giant台灣 used-car sales reached 1666 units
• Giant's certified used-car program in Taiwan generated NT$20.34 million in revenue

Companies mentioned：巨大機械、Giant台灣、Giant

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Original國道三義段3車追撞特斯拉女駕駛不治 3死3傷

Published 2026-08-20 14:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

• A 36-year-old woman surnamed Li
• A 45-year-old man surnamed Jiang
• A 51-year-old woman surnamed Lin
• A 62-year-old female passenger from the Philippines
• A 67-year-old woman from the Philippines
• Original特斯拉女乘客（17歲）

Companies mentioned：特斯拉

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116 budget tops NT$3.9 trillion in both revenue and spending; defense exceeds 3% of GDP

Published 2026-08-20 14:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

• Original明年度歲入與歲出皆編列新台幣3兆9266億元
• Original明年度整體國防預算也達1兆1225億元
• Defense spending as a share of GDP is 3.93% based on the 115 budget-year calculation (GDP of NT$28.6 trillion announced in August 114)
• Based on projected GDP of NT$37.3 trillion for 116, released in August 115, the figure is 3.01%
• NT$235.7 billion budgeted for cash handouts to all
• NT$39.2 billion budgeted for pay raises for military personnel, civil servants and public-school teachers
• Original社會福利經費編列1兆1889億元
• NT$329.5 billion budgeted for the “Taiwan Population Strategy: Family Support”
• NT$171 billion budgeted for allowances for elderly farmers, the National Pension and 6 major social welfare subsidies
• NT$130 billion budgeted to shore up the labor insurance fund
• NT$60 billion budgeted to shore up the National Health Insurance fund

Companies mentioned：行政院、主計總處、國防部、退輔會、海巡署、文化部、運動部

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Original瓊斯盃台灣藍隊保送晉級惹議 籃協：確保4強賽有地主

Published 2026-08-20 13:59 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

• Original第45屆威廉瓊斯盃籃球賽
• Suffers 4 straight losses

Companies mentioned：威廉瓊斯盃、中華籃協、中華民國籃球協會、台灣藍隊、菲律賓SGA隊

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Widespread identity fraud in Egyptian phone number registrations; 5 million people rush to use identity-checking service in 7 days

Published 2026-08-20 13:59 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

• As many as 5 million people logged into the phone number identity-checking service within 7 days
• The number of mobile phone subscribers currently stands at 126 million
• Compared with Egypt's current population of about 110 million
• Sentenced by a court to a harsh 25-year prison term

Companies mentioned：Orange、Vodafone、e& Egypt Etisalat、WE、埃及國家電信監管局、金字塔報

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President Lai donates NT$200,000 to buy products from sheltered workshops, urges public and businesses to join in

Published 2026-08-20 13:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

• President Lai will donate NT$200,000 to buy products from sheltered workshops
• Originally planned purchases from 37 sheltered workshops and charitable organizations
• NT$10 million cut from the Presidential Office's special state affairs fund
• Information on 62 organizations that have partnered over the years released
• The Presidential Office's special state affairs fund was budgeted at NT$30 million annually for the 11 years from 2014 to 2024
• Still purchased about NT$4.8 million worth of products from social welfare organizations

Companies mentioned：總統府、小草關懷協會、聾啞福利協進會、唐氏症基金會

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KMT says distributing NT$20,000 to all would not require borrowing; DPP says budgeting is not market haggling and must not violate the Budget Act

Published 2026-08-20 13:54 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

• A universal handout of NT$20,000
• First NT$10,000 payment to be made at the end of this year
• Another NT$10,000 to be paid next year
• Give all military personnel, civil servants and public-school teachers a 4% pay raise
• An additional NT$4,000 per month
• A 3% pay raise
• One pay raise

Companies mentioned：國民黨、民進黨、行政院、立法院

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South Korea to make first test voyage on Arctic route to Europe; need to cooperate with Russia raises concerns among Western allies

Published 2026-08-20 13:53 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

• The entire trip is expected to take 40 to 45 days
• Could shorten the voyage by up to 35%
• Last year, 88 vessels made 103 voyages via the Northern Sea Route
• Higher than the 97 voyages in 2024

Companies mentioned：泛星海運集團、PanStar、PanStar Acro、海杰航运、Sea Legend Shipping

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National Taiwan Normal University takes labs into Indigenous communities to encourage children to study science

Published 2026-08-20 13:53 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

• About 50 Tsou schoolchildren
• 600 disadvantaged elementary and junior high school students across Taiwan
• August 10 to 21

Companies mentioned：台灣師範大學、教育部

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Monet's Garden at the Taipei Dome to begin trial operations on Aug. 22; Taipei Metro to boost crowd management and have trains skip stations when necessary

Published 2026-08-20 13:52 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

• Covers about 30,000 ping
• More than 560 brands onboard
• Nearly 200 brands opening their first stores in Taiwan

Companies mentioned：台北捷運公司、遠東SOGO

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Original南投男毒駕市區狂飆 員警及時攔停送辦

Published 2026-08-20 13:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

• 2 packets of heroin weighing 4.36 grams in total
• 1 packet containing 2.69 grams of amphetamine

Companies mentioned：南投縣警察局、草屯分局、中正派出所、南投地方檢察署

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Who is Natalie, Trump's close aide? Media recount stories about her

Published 2026-08-20 13:39 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

• Could contend for the presidency in 2028

Companies mentioned：法新社、北大西洋公約組織、民主黨、卡達、紐約時報、美國有線電視新聞網、CNN、MAGA

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Israel will not investigate deaths of Australian aid workers; Australian foreign minister expresses anger

Published 2026-08-20 13:39 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

• 7 workers killed

Companies mentioned：World Central Kitchen、Hamas

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Original產險公會：經濟產業共同成長 今年簽單保費有機會拚3千億

Published 2026-08-20 13:38 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

• Premiums written by non-life insurers reached NT$285.6 billion last year
• Could exceed NT$300 billion for the full year
• Premiums written in the first 7 months of this year rose 6.26% from the same period last year
• If full-year growth exceeds 5%
• Original截至今年5月底已有31家銀行加入

Companies mentioned：產險公會、金管會、金管會保險局、王麗惠、陳萬祥

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Original議員指夏莉絲幼兒園案處置仍須改進 蔣萬安重申從重從速處理

Published 2026-08-20 13:37 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

• There have been 48 group lawsuits over consumer disputes in this case

Companies mentioned：夏莉絲幼兒園、台北市議會、民進黨、中央社

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Original日本東武日光線列車撞人 4名除草人員傷重不治

Published 2026-08-20 13:36 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

• The limited express train departed Tobu-Nikko Station at 10:20 a.m. today
• Original東武日光線今天上午10時46分左右開始

Companies mentioned：東武日光線、東武鐵道公司、TBS電視台、日本放送協會、富士新聞網

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Drug-manufacturing and packaging site uncovered in Tainan; bubble tea shop used as cover for illegal operation

Published 2026-08-20 13:36 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

• 408 grams of mixed drug ingredients
• 607.2 grams of ingredients for Category 3 drugs
• 9.04 grams of the Category 3 drug ketamine
• 3 magazines for modified pistols
• 15 pistol rounds

Companies mentioned：台南市警察局、台南地檢署、台南地方法院、刑事局、中央社

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Original13縣市大雨特報 新北注意山區暴雨

Published 2026-08-20 13:29 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：中央社、中央氣象署

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Original警專生涉違反兒少法 雄檢諭令5萬元交保

Published 2026-08-20 13:26 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

• Ordered released on NT$50,000 bail

Companies mentioned：台北市政府警察局、中正第二分局

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Original糖尿病救命藥升糖素恐短缺 食藥署啟動徵求專案

Published 2026-08-20 13:22 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

• Use of the glucagon “Glucagon injection” formulation totaled 4548 vials in 2025
• Original今年1月至5月則使用1663支

Companies mentioned：食藥署、衛生福利部食品藥物管理署、台北市中山醫院

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Nine-in-one elections combined with 3 referendums; You Ying-lung estimates counting will continue until early morning

Published 2026-08-20 13:21 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

• 3 referendum questions
• About 1200 people
• 22 election commissions
• 8 commissioners
• 11:40 p.m.

Companies mentioned：中央選舉委員會、中選會、最高檢、國安單位、數位發展部、立法院、刑事局、網路平台業者

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安徽同鄉會 official sentenced to 4 years and 6 months for organizing China trip to interfere in election

Published 2026-08-20 13:17 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Facts

• Li sentenced to 4 years and 6 months in prison
• Deprivation of civil rights for 3 years
• The 16th presidential and vice presidential election
• Voting took place on January 13, ROC year 113
• In 112, Li and a woman surnamed Song acted on instructions from “Miao Jian,” director of the 安徽省台辦
• Original招攬國民黨萬華區黨部幹部、北市南港區某里長、萬華區某里長等24人
• Self-paid round-trip airfare and accommodation for the first day of the trip: NT$16,830
• Other expenses, including food, accommodation and transportation, totaled more than NT$33,000
• From the 29th to Nov. 5

Companies mentioned：安徽同鄉會、安徽省台辦、國民黨、台北市安徽同鄉會

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Bookings for controlled offshore island routes during the Retrocession Day holiday open at 9 a.m. on Aug. 24

Published 2026-08-20 13:16 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A total of 1072 flights and more than 87,000 seats will be offered on offshore island routes during the Retrocession Day holiday. Bookings open on Aug. 24; passengers are reminded of refund rules and usage restrictions.

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• 1072 flights
• More than 87,000 seats
• 3-day holiday
• Oct. 24 to Oct. 26
• Oct. 23 to Oct. 27
• 458 flights on the Penghu routes
• 33,116 seats
• 480 flights on the Kinmen routes
• 45,072 seats
• 134 flights on the Matsu routes
• 9,080 seats
• 87,268 seats
• 10%
• 20%
• 30%

Companies mentioned：交通部民用航空局

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Defense expert: Taiwan should accelerate development of drone capabilities amid Chinese harassment and military exercises

Published 2026-08-20 13:15 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Facts

• Since U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan in 2022

Companies mentioned：國防創新小組（DIO）

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Control Yuan nominee Hsu Kuang-jung: Nuclear safety must be upheld; restarting nuclear power within 2 years will be difficult

Published 2026-08-20 13:13 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Facts

• The government plans to bring Nuclear Plant No. 3 back online by the end of 2027
• Nuclear Plant No. 2 will complete its restart in 2028

Companies mentioned：台灣人權促進會、台灣環境保護

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Weng Hsiao-ling says president should buy mooncakes with personal funds; Pan Men-an: It is like an arsonist questioning firefighters

Published 2026-08-20 13:12 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Facts

• 37 sheltered workshops and public-interest groups

Companies mentioned：國民黨、台灣民眾黨

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Original全台首份原鄉能源調查 逾5成原民家戶陷能源貧窮

Published 2026-08-20 13:04 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Facts

• The share of households in Indigenous areas spending more than 10% on energy was 52.2%
• As many as 57.3% of households had paid their electricity bills late because of financial hardship
• Among them, 2.9% of households had faced the life-threatening crisis of having their electricity forcibly cut off
• Among surveyed households with air conditioning, 32.4% said summer electricity bills were "barely affordable" or even "unaffordable"
• 37% could not afford appliance repairs due to financial hardship
• 42.0% of households said they were "completely unaware of subsidy information"
• Even among those aware of subsidies, 10.2% of households gave up applying because they could not afford the out-of-pocket difference
• As many as 65.1% said they were unwilling to accept electricity price hikes to support the energy transition
• Even among those willing, 29.6% could accept only the smallest increase
• The median electricity bill for surveyed households jumped from NT$1960 in ordinary months to NT$2492 in summer

Companies mentioned：台灣大學風險社會與政策研究中心、台灣世界展望會、歐盟

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