# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-25 03:00–06:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 87 items from 10 sources; Japan, 82 items from 11 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Cancellation of the tie-in with the film “Even If Mom Is No Longer in This World: My Diary of Life”

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:18:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/houdou/tie-up_00001.html
- anchor: #n2216885
- Companies mentioned: Adobe

Facts:
- A guide to systems supporting cancer treatment and daily life for people diagnosed with cancer between the ages of 15 and their 30s

## Minutes of the 13th Food Sanitation Monitoring Subcommittee, Health Sciences Council

- Published: 2026-08-24T15:18:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/shingi/2024giji_00018.html
- anchor: #n2216884

Facts:
- 13th Food Sanitation Monitoring Subcommittee, Health Sciences Council
- 平成30年食品衛生法改正

## Notice of the 397th meeting of the Labor Supply and Demand Systems Working Group, Employment Security Subcommittee, Labor Policy Council

- Published: 2026-08-24T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_75307.html
- anchor: #n2216889

Facts:
- Approximately 20 observers
- Applications must be received by 18:00 on Tuesday, August 25
- Those who secure an observer seat will be notified by 15:00 on Wednesday, August 26.

## Concerning the holding of the Working Group on Refresher Training (Skills Training), 41st Study Group on the Career Consultant Registration System, etc.

- Published: 2026-08-24T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_75341.html
- anchor: #n2216888

Facts:
- Date and time: 13:00–17:00, Tuesday, August 25, Reiwa 8

## Notice of the 47th meeting of the Clinical Research Subcommittee, Health Sciences Council

- Published: 2026-08-24T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_75571.html
- anchor: #n2216887
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オーエムシー

Facts:
- Thursday, August 27, Reiwa 8
- 10:00～12:00
- Webinar number: 2518 563 9569
- Webinar password: FCzDRdG793k
- Telephone: 03-6810-1073
- Must arrive by 17:00

## The 69th meeting of the Council on Unapproved Drugs and Off-Label Drugs with High Medical Needs (online meeting) will be held

- Published: 2026-08-24T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_75717.html
- anchor: #n2216886

Facts:
- 69th meeting
- Friday, September 4, Reiwa 8
- 15：00～17：00
- (Main telephone) 03-5253-1111
- (Direct telephone) 03-3595-2431

## 47th Study Group on the Future of Cancer Screening (minutes)

- Published: 2026-08-24T13:05:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_75750.html
- anchor: #n2216890
- Companies mentioned: 日本乳癌検診学会、日本乳癌学会、日本乳がん検診精度管理中央機構、国立研究開発法人国立がん研究センター、東北公済病院

Facts:
- 277 municipalities that responded that they notify screening participants of breast density as determined by mammography
- 38% of municipalities provide screening participants with materials explaining breast density

## Recruitment for the Director-General for Human Resources Development

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/kouseiroudoushou/saiyou/hijoukin/hj-jinzaikaihatsutoukatsukan03.html
- anchor: #n2216891
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省、ハローワーク

Facts:
- Number of positions: 1
- 11,190 yen–14,390 yen
- September 7, Reiwa 8

## Recruitment for a Specialist Officer for Promoting the Digitalization of Clinical Research, etc.

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/kouseiroudoushou/saiyou/ninkituki/ninki-rinsyokenkyutoujouhoukasuisinsenmonkan.html
- anchor: #n2216892
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省

Facts:
- 1 Specialist Officer for Promoting the Digitalization of Clinical Research, etc.
- 2 years from the date of appointment
- May be extended up to a maximum of 5 years

## Concerning the holding of the 46th Expert Committee on the Provision of Anonymous Medical Information, etc.

- Published: 2026-08-21T10:29:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_75719.html
- anchor: #n2216900
- Companies mentioned: 社会保険診療報酬支払基金

Facts:
- １３時００分～１７時００分
- Participation is limited to 1 person per 1 company.

## 4th Study Group on the Stable Training and Securing of Healthcare Professionals: Materials

- Published: 2026-08-14T15:15:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_75535.html
- anchor: #n2216923

Facts:
- Agenda [73KB]
- Terms of Reference [164KB]
- List of members [117KB]
- List of ministry attendees [105KB]
- Material 1: Overview of the “Basic Policy on Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform 2026” and the “Japan Growth Strategy” [528KB]
- Material 2: Main opinions received at the 129th Medical Care Subcommittee meeting [459KB]
- Material 3: Training programs that make it easier for diverse talent to enter the field [1.7MB]
- Material 4: The ideal system for training and securing healthcare professionals [3.1MB]
- Material 5: Discussion draft (updated based on the 3rd meeting) [361KB]
- Material 6: Reference materials (main opinions received at the 1st–3rd meetings) [522KB]

## Registry statistics, general, real estate, and other matters — Number and count of registrations concerning building rights, by Legal Affairs Bureau and District Legal Affairs Bureau jurisdiction and type

- Published: 2026-07-27T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/dbview?sid=0003268964
- anchor: #n2217176
- Companies mentioned: 法務省

Facts:
- Total data records: 582625

## Registry statistics, general, real estate, and other matters — Number and count of registrations concerning land rights, by Legal Affairs Bureau and District Legal Affairs Bureau jurisdiction and type

- Published: 2026-07-27T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/dbview?sid=0003268963
- anchor: #n2217175
- Companies mentioned: 法務省

Facts:
- Total data records: 700035

## Registry statistics, general, real estate, and other matters — Number and count of registrations concerning building descriptions, by Legal Affairs Bureau and District Legal Affairs Bureau jurisdiction and type

- Published: 2026-07-27T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/dbview?sid=0003268746
- anchor: #n2217174
- Companies mentioned: 法務省

Facts:
- Total data records: 295944

## Registry statistics, general, real estate, and other matters — Number and count of registrations concerning land descriptions, by Legal Affairs Bureau and District Legal Affairs Bureau jurisdiction and type

- Published: 2026-07-27T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/dbview?sid=0003268745
- anchor: #n2217173
- Companies mentioned: 法務省

Facts:
- Total data records: 271282

## Registry statistics, general, real estate, and other matters — Number and count of real estate registrations, by Legal Affairs Bureau and District Legal Affairs Bureau jurisdiction

- Published: 2026-07-27T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/dbview?sid=0003268744
- anchor: #n2217172
- Companies mentioned: 法務省

Facts:
- Total data records: 123310

## Registry statistics, general, real estate, and other matters — Number of registration procedures handled, by Legal Affairs Bureau and District Legal Affairs Bureau jurisdiction

- Published: 2026-07-27T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/dbview?sid=0003268743
- anchor: #n2217171
- Companies mentioned: 法務省

Facts:
- Total data records: 432765

## Registry statistics, commercial and corporate matters — Number and amount of changes in company capital, by type of registration and capital tier

- Published: 2026-07-27T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/dbview?sid=0003268298
- anchor: #n2217170

Facts:
- Total data records: 400320

## Registry statistics, commercial and corporate matters — Number of company registrations, by company and type of registration

- Published: 2026-07-27T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/dbview?sid=0003268297
- anchor: #n2217169
- Companies mentioned: 法務省

Facts:
- Total data records: 100710

## Registry statistics, registration and license tax and registration fees — Number and amount of registration fee payments, by type

- Published: 2026-05-29T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/dbview?sid=0003270264
- anchor: #n2217179

Facts:
- Total data records: 384
- 平成19年度から平成29年度まで

## Registry statistics, registration and license tax and registration fees — Number of exemptions from registration and license tax under the Act on Special Measures Concerning Taxation, by provision

- Published: 2025-09-30T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/dbview?sid=0003270263
- anchor: #n2217178
- Companies mentioned: 法務省

Facts:
- Total data records: 19

## Registry statistics, registration and license tax and registration fees — Number and amount of reductions in registration and license tax under the Act on Special Measures Concerning Taxation, by provision

- Published: 2025-09-30T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/dbview?sid=0003270262
- anchor: #n2217177
- Companies mentioned: 法務省

Facts:
- Total data records: 38

## Regarding projects selected in the 2nd call for applications for the Reiwa 8 fiscal year subsidy for projects to promote measures to curb carbon dioxide emissions (the “Decokatsu” initiative to create a new, prosperous lifestyle that contributes to decarbonization)

- Published: 2026-08-24T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05435.html
- anchor: #n2217095
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人地域循環共生社会連携協会

Facts:
- 1 project was selected
- There were 4 applications.
- 1 wide-area-scale project was selected.

## 30by30 Roadmap Future Dialogue (1st session)

- Published: 2026-08-24T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05443.html
- anchor: #n2217094
- Companies mentioned: ビジョンセンター東京虎ノ門、環境省

Facts:
- Effectively conserve at least 30% of terrestrial and marine areas as healthy ecosystems
- To be held on Monday, August 31, 2026
- Monday, August 31, 2026, 15:00–18:00
- 報道関係者の方におかれましては、現地で取材が可能です。取材を御希望の方は、８月28日（金）17:00までにお申し込みください。

## Status of wastewater treatment coverage at the end of Reiwa 7

- Published: 2026-08-24T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05421.html
- anchor: #n2217093
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、農林水産省、環境省

Facts:
- Wastewater treatment population coverage rate: 94.0%
- The population served by wastewater treatment facilities nationwide is 116.02 million.
- 未だに約740万人が汚水処理施設を利用できない状況です
- The wastewater treatment population coverage rate in municipalities with populations under 50,000 is 85.1%.
- 101.41 million people are served by sewerage.
- Coverage rate as a proportion of the total population: 82.2%
- 2.76 million people are served by agricultural community wastewater treatment facilities and other systems.
- Same: 2.2%
- 11.71 million people are served by septic tanks.
- Same: 9.5%
- 140,000 people are served by community plants.
- Same: 0.1%

## Call for proposals for the FY Reiwa 8 Recycled Material Supply Chain Development Support Project (Demonstration Project for the Stable Supply of Recycled Materials in Quality and Quantity)

- Published: 2026-08-24T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05454.html
- anchor: #n2217092
- Companies mentioned: 環境省

Facts:
- １件あたり上限３億円（税込）

## Results of the 1st call for proposals for the FY Reiwa 8 Project to Promote the Development of Decarbonized Circular Economy Systems (Demonstration Project for the Development of Resource Circulation Systems for Plastics, etc.) (indirect subsidy project)

- Published: 2026-08-24T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05476.html
- anchor: #n2217091
- Companies mentioned: 王子ホールディングス株式会社、カンボウプラス株式会社、栗田工業株式会社、住ベシート防水株式会社、三井化学株式会社、ENEOS株式会社、一般社団法人日本有機資源協会

Facts:
- The following 6 projects were selected: 1 plastic alternative materials project, 4 plastic recycling projects, and 1 alternative jet fuel, etc. project.
- The call was held from Monday, May 18, Reiwa 8, through Monday, June 15 of the same year.

## Call for proposals for the FY Reiwa 8 Project to Support the Introduction of Zero-Emission Vessels and Other Technologies

- Published: 2026-08-24T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05481.html
- anchor: #n2217090
- Companies mentioned: 一般財団法人日本船舶技術研究協会

Facts:
- Subsidy rate of 1/2 or up to 1/3, etc.

## Administrative Request Research Themes for New Research Projects under the FY Reiwa 9 Environment Research and Technology Development Fund

- Published: 2026-08-24T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05482.html
- anchor: #n2217089
- Companies mentioned: 環境省、独立行政法人環境再生保全機構

Facts:
- Reiwa 9
- Around September 4
- 10：30～18：00
- September 11

## Business Forum on Climate Change Adaptation Practices

- Published: 2026-08-24T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05486.html
- anchor: #n2217088
- Companies mentioned: りそなアセットマネジメント株式会社、株式会社クォンタムフラワーズ＆フーズ、能美防災株式会社、文化シヤッター株式会社、合同会社デロイト トーマツ

Facts:
- 令和８年９月14日（月）13時00分～14時00分（予定）
- Application deadline: Friday, September 4, Reiwa 8, 17:00

## Results of the selection of host-city exhibits for the 31st Conference of the Parties to the 国連気候変動枠組条約 (COP31) Japan Pavilion

- Published: 2026-08-24T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05442.html
- anchor: #n2217087
- Companies mentioned: 国連気候変動枠組条約、トルコ共和国、アンタルヤ、環境省

Facts:
- 15 projects were selected.
- 2026
- November
- 20
- 13th

## Fourth call for proposals for the FY Reiwa 8 Subsidy for Projects to Reduce Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Other Measures (Project to Promote the Development of Regional Circular and Ecological Spheres Centered on Waste Treatment Facilities)

- Published: 2026-08-24T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05451.html
- anchor: #n2217086
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人廃棄物処理施設技術管理協会、環境省

Facts:
- Fixed-amount subsidy (up to 15 million yen)

## Selection results for indirect subsidy recipients under the FY Reiwa 8 Project to Support Business Development by Startups

- Published: 2026-08-24T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05483.html
- anchor: #n2217085
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人静岡県環境資源協会

Facts:
- Number selected: 6 projects

## 生活の木 “Jujube Snacks: Jujube Chips, 40g and 100g” – Refund/recall

- Published: 2026-08-24T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035728&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n2216684
- Companies mentioned: 生活の木

Facts:
- Jujube Snacks: Jujube Chips, 40g
- August 24, 2026

## マルエツ “Frozen Squid Steak (Green Onion Salt), (Stamina)” – Refund/recall

- Published: 2026-08-21T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035729&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n2216685
- Companies mentioned: マルエツ

Facts:
- Response start date: August 21, 2026

## 信明商事 “Potato Snacks (Salt, Seaweed and Salt, Black Pepper)” – Refund/recall

- Published: 2026-08-20T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035727&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n2216683
- Companies mentioned: 信明商事

Facts:
- Response start date: 2026/08/20

## まるじょう “Bonito Flakes Made from Honkarebushi, 16g” (sold at ハローズ, 満点市場, 天満屋, and スマイルキッチン多治米店) – Exchange/recall

- Published: 2026-08-20T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035726&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n2216682
- Companies mentioned: まるじょう、ハローズ、満点市場、天満屋、スマイルキッチン多治米店

Facts:
- Bonito Flakes Made from Honkarebushi, 16g
- August 20, 2026

## ロイヤル “Royal Host Deli Beef Java Curry” – Refund/recall

- Published: 2026-08-19T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035721&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n2216677
- Companies mentioned: ロイヤル

Facts:
- Response start date: August 19, 2026

## 再生ファーマ “Health food: M-Lollies (Emu Rorizu)” – Recall

- Published: 2026-08-18T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035725&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n2216681
- Companies mentioned: 再生ファーマ

Facts:
- Response start date: August 18, 2026

## 再生ファーマ “Health food: MAF CAPSULES (Maf Capsules)” – Recall

- Published: 2026-08-18T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035724&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n2216680
- Companies mentioned: 再生ファーマ

Facts:
- Response start date: August 18, 2026

## 再生ファーマ “Health food: M-Powder (Emu Powder)/MAF-Powder” – Recall

- Published: 2026-08-18T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035723&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n2216679
- Companies mentioned: 再生ファーマ

Facts:
- Response start date: August 18, 2026

## 再生ファーマ “Health food: MAF CAPSULES TRIPLE (MAF Triple)” – Recall

- Published: 2026-08-18T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035722&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n2216678
- Companies mentioned: 再生ファーマ

Facts:
- Response start date: August 18, 2026

## FY Reiwa 8 (70th) Seafarers’ Occupational Safety and Health Month begins!

- Published: 2026-08-24T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/kaiji04_hh_000395.html
- anchor: #n2216948
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、水産庁、船員災害防止協会、地方船員労働安全衛生協議会、佐渡汽船株式会社、鳥羽フェリー、日本海員掖済会、船員保険会、地域医療機能推進機構、日本船主責任相互保険組合

Facts:
- The 70th year of the event
- September is designated each year as “Seafarers’ Occupational Safety and Health Month.”
- September 1, Reiwa 8
- – September 30

## Supporting orders for zero-emission vessels and other technologies – Call for proposals opens for the FY Reiwa 8 Project to Support the Introduction of Zero-Emission Vessels and Other Technologies

- Published: 2026-08-24T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/kaiji07_hh_000403.html
- anchor: #n2216947
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、環境省、JSTRA

Facts:
- [FY Reiwa 8 budget: 1,200 million yen (new)]
- Government liability commitment totaling 15,100 million yen over 5 years
- Ships account for the second-largest share after automobiles (5.5%).

## Telephone consultations on repairs to disaster-damaged homes, etc. – Consultation service opens for repairs to homes damaged in the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake

- Published: 2026-08-24T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/house04_hh_001355.html
- anchor: #n2216946
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人 住宅リフォーム・紛争処理支援センター、熊本県住宅リフォーム推進協議会、国土交通省、総務省

Facts:
- “Consultation Hotline for Repairs to Homes Damaged by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake”
- [Phone] 050-8882-5924 (call charges apply)
- Hours: 10:00–17:00
- Hours: 9:00–12:00, 13:00–16:00

## Status of wastewater treatment population coverage at the end of Reiwa 7

- Published: 2026-08-24T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/mizukokudo13_hh_000756.html
- anchor: #n2216945
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、農林水産省、環境省

Facts:
- The wastewater treatment population coverage rate nationwide is 94.0%.
- Up 0.3 percentage points from last year’s survey
- The population served by wastewater treatment facilities nationwide is 116.02 million.
- 約740万人が汚水処理施設を利用できない状況
- Communi

## Interim report of the committee on promoting remote and automated construction in erosion-control projects released – Promoting remote and automated construction in normal times

- Published: 2026-08-24T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/sabo02_hh_000182.html
- anchor: #n2216944
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省

Facts:
- Target of increasing productivity by 1.5 times
- Target of increasing productivity by 1.5 times by FY 2040

## September 1–10 is Outdoor Advertising Properization Period! – Good signs that brighten life in this town

- Published: 2026-08-24T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/toshi10_hh_000604.html
- anchor: #n2216943
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、北海道、宮城県、秋田市、山形県、山形市、札幌市、一般社団法人北海道民連携屋外広告業団体連合会、協同組合札幌広告美術協会、一般社団法人日本屋外広告業団体連合会、秋田市屋外広告美術協同組合、山形県屋外広告美術協同組合

Facts:
- Number of cases in which corrective action was ordered for outdoor advertisements: approximately 3,050
- Posters and other materials removed: approximately 7,500 sheets
- Volunteers who took part in safety inspection patrols and other activities: approximately 2,600 people (total)

## Deepen your understanding of amendments to the Enforcement Regulations for the Act on Specified Joint Real Estate Ventures and practical responses — Webinar for specified joint real estate venture operators nationwide and those interested in getting involved

- Published: 2026-08-24T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/tochi_fudousan_kensetsugyo05_hh_000001_00271.html
- anchor: #n2216942
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、一般社団法人不動産特定共同事業者協議会、一般社団法人不動産クラウドファンディング協会、有限責任監査法人トーマツ、牛島総合法律事務所

Facts:
- Since the system was established in 1995
- 2026 1 Regulations for Enforcement of the Act on Specified Joint Real Estate Ventures, etc.

## 經濟部 Minister Gong inspects 經濟部 emergency response team, instructs it to fully support local needs

- Published: 2026-08-24T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 經濟部水利署
- Original: https://www.wra.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=6431&s=295165
- anchor: #n2217232
- Companies mentioned: 經濟部、水利署、台水公司、林保署

Facts:
- Flooding reports total 395 cases
- 37 large pumps in total across Taiwan

## Premier Cho inspects 中央災害應變中心 for flood response; central and local governments coordinate to prepare fully for heavy rain and typhoons

- Published: 2026-08-24T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 經濟部水利署
- Original: https://www.wra.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=6431&s=295173
- anchor: #n2217231
- Companies mentioned: 中央災害應變中心、行政院、水利署

Facts:
- Level two activation
- Raised to Level two activation at 12
- Convened at 2:30 p.m.

## Heavy rain continues to affect Taiwan; Central Response Center: use the preparation period before the typhoon arrives to strengthen disaster readiness

- Published: 2026-08-24T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 經濟部水利署
- Original: https://www.wra.gov.tw/News_Content.aspx?n=6431&s=295174
- anchor: #n2217230
- Companies mentioned: 中央災害應變中心、中央氣象署、水利署

Facts:
- Heavy-rain-level or greater rainfall is still expected in southern and eastern areas over the next 24 hours
- 中央災害應變中心 held its second working meeting today (24) at 19

## 日本銀行's holdings of government securities by issue

- Published: 2026-08-24T17:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 日本銀行
- Original: https://www.boj.or.jp/statistics/boj/other/mei/release/2026/mei260820.xlsx
- anchor: #n2217005
- Companies mentioned: 日本銀行、Bank of Japan

Facts:
- 2-year bonds 464 14875
- 5-year bonds 149 66733
- 10-year bonds 344 80279
- 20-year bonds 90 10443
- 30-year bonds 1 166
- 40-year bonds 1 4371
- 5-year Climate Transition Bonds 1 3210
- 10-year Climate Transition Bonds 1 3366
- Inflation-indexed bonds 22 9279

## 営業毎旬報告（令和8年8月20日現在）

- Published: 2026-08-24T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 日本銀行
- Original: https://www.boj.or.jp/statistics/boj/other/acmai/release/2026/ac260820.htm
- anchor: #n2217006
- Companies mentioned: 日本銀行

Facts:
- Gold bullion
- Cash 1
- Government securities
- Corporate bonds 2
- Money trusts (exchange-traded funds linked to trust asset indices) 3
- Money trusts (real estate investment trusts held in trust) 4
- Loans
- Foreign exchange 5
- Agency accounts 6
- Miscellaneous accounts
- Total
- Banknotes issued
- Current account balances
- Other deposits 7
- Government deposits

## 美擴大施壓 貝森特：助伊朗洗錢實體將踢出美元體系

- Published: 2026-08-25T05:13:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608250004.aspx
- anchor: #n2216599
- Companies mentioned: 貝森特、伊斯蘭革命衛隊、川普、阿拉伯聯合大公國

Facts:
- 5 key economic lifelines

## Ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, U.S. considers imposing 7.5% capacity-glut tariffs on China

- Published: 2026-08-25T03:23:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608253001.aspx
- anchor: #n2216213
- Companies mentioned: 彭博、Bloomberg News、川普、拜登、白宮、美國貿易代表署、中國商務部

Facts:
- 川普第2任期內對中國關稅稅率恢復至20%左右
- Beijing and Washington are also seeking to extend the trade truce set to expire on November 10
- U.S. officials hope to announce the results of the overcapacity investigation before the Trump-Xi meeting on September 24

## Iran’s “economic D-Day” officially begins! Bessent hints China is no exception

- Published: 2026-08-25T03:31:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6585710
- anchor: #n2216298

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent announced an “economic exclusion operation” against Iran, suggesting that Chinese banks could also be targeted by sanctions. It will have a major impact on the global economy.

## Almost the same car, but a different fate! The U.S. blocks Polestar—why allow Volvo?

- Published: 2026-08-25T03:00:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6585689
- anchor: #n2216093
- Companies mentioned: Polestar、Volvo Cars、浙江吉利控股、WSJ、米国商務省

Chinese-owned Polestar was banned from selling its vehicles in the U.S. and was treated differently from Volvo, which has the same parent company. The reason is unclear, and this will have a major impact on corporate strategy and U.S. policy.

## Damage caused by the Reiwa 8 August Chiba torrential rain and response by fire departments and other agencies (Report 16; updated R8.8.23)

- Published: 2026-08-13T07:06:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消防庁
- Original: https://www.fdma.go.jp/disaster/info/items/20260813chibagouu16.pdf
- anchor: #n2193831
- Companies mentioned: 千葉市、市川市、船橋市、松戸市、佐倉市、習志野市、柏市、市原市、八千代市、鎌ヶ谷市、四街道市、白井市、我孫子市、印西市、東金市、八街市、茂原市、大網白里市、長柄町、白子町、山武市、九十九里町、いすみ市、千葉県

Facts:
- Deaths
- of which
- Disaster-related deaths
- Injured
- Damage to homes

## Damage caused by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake and response by fire departments and other agencies (Report 60; updated R8.8.23)

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:27:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消防庁
- Original: https://www.fdma.go.jp/disaster/info/items/20260728kumamotojishin60.pdf
- anchor: #n2193834
- Companies mentioned: 消防庁、気象庁、熊本県、福岡県、大分県、鹿児島県、長崎県、佐賀県、宮崎県、岡山県、広島県、山口県、八代市、宇城市、嘉島町、甲佐町、氷川町、上天草市、天草市、美里町、芦北町

Facts:
- The prefectural support team numbers about 30 people

## Announcement of the 57th General Meeting of the Financial System Council and the 45th Joint Meeting of the Financial Division

- Published: 2026-08-24T17:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 金融庁
- Original: https://www.fsa.go.jp/news/r8/singi/20260831.html
- anchor: #n2216492
- Companies mentioned: 金融庁

Facts:
- 日時：令和８年８月31日 (月曜) 13時00分～15時00分
- Phone: ０５７０－０１６８１１ (from IP phones: ０３－５２５１－６８１１)

## Publication of the results of the public comment process and other information on the partial revisions (draft) to the Comprehensive Guidelines for Supervision of Small and Regional Financial Institutions, etc. (Notices on the Capital Adequacy Ratio Regulations (Pillar 1 and Pillar 3))

- Published: 2026-08-24T17:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 金融庁
- Original: https://www.fsa.go.jp/news/r8/ginkou/20260824.html
- anchor: #n2216491
- Companies mentioned: 金融庁、銀行、信用金庫、農林中央金庫、株式会社商工組合中央金庫、信用協同組合、労働金庫、農業協同組合、漁業協同組合、最終指定親会社

Facts:
- A 100 percent risk weight
- A total of 3 comments were received
- Effective from Reiwa 9 March 31

## Initiative to coordinate cabbage advertising and in-store promotions using forecasts based on satellite data to launch sequentially at about 50 mass retailers in the Tokyo metropolitan area and Kansai from August 24 — Helping consumers find the best time to buy delicious seasonal cabbage based on satellite-tracked changes in shipments. Aiming to boost cabbage consumption and reduce food waste.

- Published: 2026-08-24T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 宇宙航空研究開発機構
- Original: https://www.jaxa.jp/press/2026/08/20260824-1_j.html
- anchor: #n2216932
- Companies mentioned: 宇宙航空研究開発機構、JAXA、株式会社電通、嬬恋村農業協同組合、JA嬬恋村、株式会社両毛システムズ、株式会社電通デジタル、味の素株式会社、一般財団法人リモート・センシング技術センター、全国農業協同組合連合会群馬県本部、JA全農ぐんま

Facts:
- Forecast results as of 8 weeks earlier

## 信音 (6126): 信音電子(中國)股份有限公司 announces that its board has approved a proposal for profit distribution for the first half of 2026

- Published: 2026-08-25T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公開資訊觀測站
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=otc&co_id=6126&year=115&month=8&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=455&spoke_date=20260825
- anchor: #n2216692
- Companies mentioned: 信音、信音電子(中國)股份有限公司

## [Shop fire] [Fire at incense shop on Daming Road, Dali District, Taichung, at 09:49 on the 23rd; extinguished, no casualties] Initial/final report

- Published: 2026-08-24T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 內政部消防署
- Original: https://www.nfa.gov.tw/cht/index.php?code=list&flag=detail&ids=22&article_id=21800
- anchor: #n2217052
- Companies mentioned: 消防局、環境部大氣環境司

Facts:
- Fire burned an area of about 50 square meters on the 3rd floor of the building where it started
- Spread to 2 neighboring buildings, affecting about 50 square meters on the 3rd floor of each
- Total area of about 150 square meters
- 消防局 dispatched 22 vehicles, 57 personnel and 1 drone (Skydio X10)

## 2026 Executive Yuan Biotechnology Industry Strategy Advisory Committee (BTC) meeting opens, linking technology with biotech to build new momentum in medicine, health and agriculture

- Published: 2026-08-24T19:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家科學及技術委員會
- Original: https://www.nstc.gov.tw/folksonomy/detail/232ab2a5-7360-46c3-aec1-6dabfc619746?l=CH
- anchor: #n2216793
- Companies mentioned: 臺灣健康網路平台公司、藥華醫藥

Facts:
- More than 200 domestic and international committee members invited
- 10-year, NT$10 billion Taiwan Biomedical Industry Development Fund

## [NPO Corporation 二枚目の名刺] Launch of the social issues program “Support Project” on the employee benefits service ベネフィット・ステーション

- Published: 2026-08-25T05:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000024608.html
- anchor: #n2217240
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人 二枚目の名刺、ベネフィット・ステーション

Facts:
- Launched in August 2026
- Over a period of about 3–4 months

## Online claim that “6 Taipei police officers died by suicide in 4 months” is false, reusing 2024 news to mislead the public

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:34:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心
- Original: https://tfc-taiwan.org.tw/fact-check-reports/taipei-police-suicides-2024
- anchor: #n2217185
- Companies mentioned: 鏡週刊、中央社、中時電子報、自由時報、太報、First H.E.L.P.、監察院、警政署

Facts:
- There have been 6 police officer suicides in 4 months
- From January to August this year, Taipei saw a case of a police officer dying by suicide
- A total of 52 police officers across Taiwan died by suicide between 2014 and 2023
- The proportion of police officers seeking insomnia and anxiety medication from psychosomatic medicine (psychiatry) departments rose from 8.59% to 13.22%
- The psychological counseling budget has increased from NT$3.7 million in 2022
- to NT$5 million in 2026

## With heavy rain recently, the public is urged to clean up their homes and take preventive measures, including wearing masks. Seek medical attention promptly if you have suspected symptoms of melioidosis or leptospirosis

- Published: 2026-08-24T16:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 衛福部疾病管制署
- Original: https://www.cdc.gov.tw/Bulletin/Detail/M7P_YHo3UICIUSFJ0Hakcg?typeId=9
- anchor: #n2216773
- Companies mentioned: 疾病管制署

Facts:
- There are currently 159,556 bottles of disinfectant available for household sanitation (137,832 bottles of bleach and 21,724 bottles of phenolic disinfectant)