“That Yoguret” gets an adult makeover with larger pieces! About 1.5 times the satisfying bite, with bifidobacteria and calcium unchanged: announcement of the new Yoguret BIG
Autumn indulgence featuring seasonal fish and Wagyu. A dinner course showcasing Japanese techniques × French cuisine, “奏 KANADE,” launches its autumn menu on Tuesday, September 1
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Price: 7,000 yen (tax included)
To change the main course to “Wagyu loin steak,” an additional 1,500 yen (tax included) applies
Starting September 1, 2026 (Tuesday)
Seating: 95 / private rooms available (for up to 16 people)
Construction business licenses have increased for 3 consecutive years; lapses without renewal are 2.1 times the previous fiscal year’s figure; free release of data by 47 prefectures
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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As of the end of March, 令和8年, there were 483,823 construction business license holders
9,725 businesses lost their licenses by not completing renewal procedures
Up 111.6% year over year (about 2.1 times)
18,121 businesses newly obtained construction business licenses
17,998 businesses lost their licenses
65,733 individual proprietors hold construction business licenses
1,043 bankruptcies (liabilities of 10 million yen or more; legal proceedings)
[Shiga, Omihachiman] Yokohama-style ramen shop “一魂家” opens on Tuesday, September 8! Special senjafuda offering “free toppings forever” for the first 2,000 customers
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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First 2,000 people
Special ramen: 1,110 yen
Companies mentioned：石原産業株式会社、一魂家、龍鱗、BABY FACE PLANET'S、爆豚
[No. 1 for 2 consecutive weeks] The book “How to Build a Self-Driving New Business” ranks No. 1 in the weekly business book ranking at TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE Shibuya Sakura Stage
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Ranked No. 1 for 2 consecutive weeks
More than 300 business development teams
About 70% of companies working on new business development
Special Anti-Crime Supporter Natsuko Godai called for measures to prevent special fraud at Kochi Prefecture’s “22nd Tsuno Town Summer Festival”; support was provided for installing a crime prevention app at the SOS47 booth
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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More than 100 local residents received support with crime prevention measures
[2026 New Graduate Training Review Survey] The most cited area for improvement in new graduate training was “connection to work after assignment” (42.3%); the top priority for next year was “introducing skills diagnostics and assessments” at 46.8%
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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42.3% said, “We should have paid more attention to connecting training with work after assignment”
Valid responses: 111 HR representatives at companies involved in planning or operating this year’s (2026) new graduate training
The 2016 revival continues into autumn! Napoleon jackets, studs, mint, yellow..... This autumn, colors and materials get even richer. SPINNS styles for this fall reinterpret trends from around 2016 for today.
“Cold Storage Mobile” has been certified as a product that can be used effectively in disaster prevention and contributes to safety, functionality and convenience
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Certification date: August 2026
Operates on portable generators rated at 1.8kVA or higher
Hundreds of fake “GTA 6” sites target fans ahead of the official release
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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More than 210 domains related to “GTA 6” have been registered
Approximately 1 in 4 were identified as malicious sites targeting fans eagerly awaiting the release, through fake preorder sites, cryptocurrency scams, malware and other methods
The number of “GTA 6”-related domains could exceed 750 by the release date
These keywords were searched by more than 7,500 people last month alone
【The next challenge for Community 2.0】株式会社AI Docks, advocate of “Community 2.0,” draws on more than 50 consultations to release a framework for overcoming the “30-person barrier” and “100-person barrier.”
Akita and Gunma small and midsize businesses team up on logistics DX, aiming to cut annual administrative workload by 1,512 hours with specialized AI-OCR
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Economic benefits of approximately ¥9.3 million annually
Japan YEG, with approximately 32,000 members nationwide
【SW・Temmabashi】See the world’s largest Hercules beetle! Hands-on insect event “Sugoi zo Kabukuwa-ten” for families to be held at 京阪シティモール from September 18
Popular harem fantasy “I Thought I Was Playing a Game, but Before I Knew It, I Was in Another World 1” gets a third reprint soon after last month’s edition! Reprint commemorative campaign also underway to popular acclaim!
100 delicious-looking “snacks”! A playful word-game picture book that’s fun just to look at: “Shiritori Restaurant: Lots of Snacks!” by Asano Masumi, illustrated by Iwasaki Mayuko, set for release November 6! Booksellers wanted to read the advance proof!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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An amazing 100 kinds of delicious-looking “snacks”!
Price: ¥1,540 (base price ¥1,400 + 10% tax)
“Okaasan wa ne,” which has sold more than 1.5 million copies worldwide
Enjoy a foot bath and take in Tokyo’s night view all to yourself. A “boarding experience” aboard “えびす,” a luxury yakatabune reserved for VIPs, is now available
Generative AI adoption rate is lowest in the construction industry among all sectors, at 26.4%※ Construction-focused ERP “Gulliver X” enables AI use simply by speaking, with its conversational AI agent feature
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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The figure for the construction industry stands at just 26.4%
The average across all industries for companies using generative AI in their operations is 34.5
Starring Koji Yakusho x Screenplay by Kankuro Kudo x Planned and produced by Akira Isoyama: Netflix series “Did You Say Something About Me?” to stream exclusively worldwide from October 22 (Thu.)!
AI agent for e-commerce businesses “ECPRO BRAIN” to launch in October 2026 with new pricing plans based on the number of registered stores! Available starting at ¥10,000 per month
Special evening seminar and networking event on “Why Management Training Doesn’t Change Organizations” to be held at a bar in Shinjuku on September 14 (Mon.)!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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First 20 people
Venue: ¥5,000
Sept. 14, 2026
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人プロティアン・キャリア協会、株式会社CREA LIFE PARTNERS、合同会社ブリディレクション、4designs株式会社
“An Illustrated Introduction to Business: The Latest Basics of Procurement and Purchasing and How to Cut Costs [3rd Edition]” on sale September 2, 2026! An essential guide for buyers facing pressure to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
Naoki Prize-winning author Akane Chihaya’s latest food essay, “Shiro to Kuro no Hen’ai,” goes on sale September 3 (Thursday)! A special talk event featuring confectionery researcher Rika Fukuda is also set for September 11 (Friday)
[From Otaru, Hokkaido!] A new flavor joins LeTAO’s hugely popular langue de chat cookies! “Otaru Iro-naidori Fromage Smoke Cheese & Camembert” goes on sale September 1 (Tuesday).
Taiwan Market Pre-Market Brief: Trading Volume Ebbs, Retail Investor Confidence Cools, Quarterly Moving Average Broken as Foreign Investors Turn Net Sellers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwan stocks fell below the quarterly moving average and the 4万5千-point level, while foreign investors were net sellers of 15.7 billion yen. Retail investors’ securities account balances also declined, underscoring a clear market chill. Meanwhile, 力積電 topped the list of foreign investors’ net purchases.
Precious Metals Close: US Buyback of Long-Term Bonds Sends Gold Above $4,600; Focus Turns to CPI and Jackson Hole
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. Treasury’s buyback of long-term bonds triggered a weaker dollar, sending gold above $4,680 to a 3-month high. Investor interest is rising ahead of the CPI report and the Jackson Hole meeting.
Dollar Rout and Asset Sell-Off Could「Come One After Another」? BofA Warns Bessent Must Hold Down Long-Term Yields
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent has fallen short of his “3-3-3” economic goals, and Hartnett of a U.S. bank warns that fiscal intervention to curb long-term interest rates is unavoidable given debt exceeding $40 trillion and demand for AI lending.
Trump's SpaceX Stock Holdings Revealed! He Entered in June, Investing Up to $50,000
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
President Trump bought between $15,000 and $50,000 worth of SpaceX shares in June. Investments in companies with close ties to the government are drawing attention.
Nvidia Raises Prices While Pouring Money Into Rivals: Is This Really a Smart Move?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Nvidia invested in AI startups Poolside and Perplexity while also raising server prices. The move could boost demand for hardware but risk irritating customers, reflecting its strategy to dominate the ecosystem.
「Congressional Stock-Picking Queen」Makes Another Move! Pelosi Bets Big on 2 AI Stocks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The family of former U.S. House Speaker Pelosi invested $13.5 million in Intel and Bloom Energy in areas related to AI infrastructure. The investments reveal a strategic position spanning both AI computing and power supply.
輝達 announced its Q2 results for fiscal 2027. The market is focused on the effectiveness of AI investment and mass production of Rubin chips. The results could affect AI-related stocks across the board.
23-State Barrier Temporarily Falls! Supreme Court Clears the Way, Giving Trump's Mail-In Voting Restrictions a Key Win
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily lifted some restrictions imposed by the Trump administration on voting by mail, allowing it in 23 states and Washington, D.C. Legal disputes over the electoral system continue.
Economists: US and UK Central Banks Likely to Hold Rates Steady This Year, While European and Japanese Central Banks Expected to Raise Rates
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Experts say the U.S. and British central banks are likely to keep interest rates unchanged for the rest of this year, while Europe and Japan have room to raise rates. The outlook reflects slowing inflation and modest economic growth.
New York Currency Market: Dollar Strengthens After Falling Nearly 1% in a Week; Canadian Dollar Slips on Trade Tensions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The dollar rebounded from a sharp decline the previous week, while the Canadian dollar fell amid U.S.-Canada trade tensions. Rising U.S. Treasury yields are in focus.
Energy Close: Has the Market Grown Indifferent to a Half-Year US-Iran Conflict? US Steps Up Iran Sanctions, but Oil Prices Plunge 2%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The United States tightened economic sanctions on Iran, but international oil prices fell. Profit-taking by investors and measures that were in line with market expectations weighed on prices. With restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz continuing, supply risks and oil price trends remain in focus.
US cuts off Iran’s access to financial flows! Bessent: Those who help launder money will be kicked out of the dollar system; rial plunges to a record low
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The United States tightened economic sanctions on Iran and launched an “economic expulsion campaign” to exclude it from the dollar system. Treasury Secretary Bessent warned that those helping Iran launder money would be expelled from the dollar system. The rial has fallen to a historic low. 中国 could be the biggest wild card.
〈US stocks after hours〉Nvidia heads for a seventh straight losing session ahead of earnings; memory stocks plunge; Philadelphia Semiconductor Index closes down 2.7%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. stocks fell on the 24th as semiconductor shares were sold ahead of NVIDIA’s earnings announcement, with the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index down 2.7%. Memory stocks also plunged as the market grew wary of AI demand and geopolitical risks.
【Yuan Zhifeng column】Short selling ratio in Hong Kong stocks exceeds 20%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Alibaba’s share placement to raise funds sent its stock price plunging, while the Hang Seng Index pulled back and the short selling ratio climbed to 20.8%. Southbound funds turned to net buying, and Cai Chongxin and Wu Yongming took the opportunity to increase their holdings. This is an important signal of a market correction.
China makes another breakthrough in missile technology, able to attack military aircraft thousands of kilometers away
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
China has successfully developed an air-to-air weapon using a hypersonic glide vehicle that can attack military aircraft thousands of kilometers away. The weapon poses a serious threat to U.S. support aircraft and could affect the military balance.
Gongsun Ce column: Are the US and Canada, neighbors for 200 years, turning into enemies?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Trade talks between the United States and Canada broke down, escalating into a cycle of retaliation with both sides imposing steep tariffs. More than 200 years of peaceful relations between the neighboring countries are at risk.
Jing Yuanzhou’s view: Cross-strait combat-oriented training—a contest of “speed” and “resilience”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Military exercises on both sides of the Taiwan Strait emphasize “combat readiness,” but the People’s Liberation Army prioritizes “speed,” while Taiwan’s military prioritizes “resilience.” This difference reflects their differing operational objectives; the real competition is over who controls the timeline of a war.
Chang Chi-lu and Huang Bing-hsi’s view: When “countersignature” becomes a second veto—the failure of legislative checks and balances and the unchecked executive power
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The premier refused to countersign a bill passed by the Legislative Yuan, deepening the constitutional confrontation. The crisis facing the separation of powers has come into sharp focus.
Military and economic pressure in tandem: US defense chief rejects the claim that the US will not strike if economic sanctions are imposed, says US military may launch attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and here
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The U.S. defense chief said military action against Iran had not been ruled out. Washington is applying economic sanctions and military pressure simultaneously and has hinted at attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
Liu Yili’s view: After losing the reconsideration vote, can the premier still refuse to countersign? Is the premier’s countersignature power really a “second veto”?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan’s Executive Yuan refused to countersign a bill passed by the Legislative Yuan, making the question of whether the countersignature power amounts to a “second veto” a key issue. Disputes over constitutional interpretation are deepening.
He Qisheng’s view: Is Han Kuo-yu reforming the Kuomintang, or has the Kuomintang’s “nature” tamed Han Kuo-yu?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Han Kuo-yu lashed out at Fu Kun-chi for repeatedly missing budget negotiations and failing to authorize a representative, accusing him of “ruling from behind the scenes” and sparking discussion of party reform. The two made peace with a handshake ten days later, but the key question is whether the system will genuinely change rather than merely present a united front.
Revealing his hand! Bessent: Do business with Iran and you’ll be expelled from the dollar system; “economic isolation operation” uses secondary sanctions to shut down gray areas
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent warned foreign companies doing business with Iran that they could be barred from the U.S. dollar payment system. Washington is stepping up secondary sanctions targeting five major economic sectors and pushing for Iran’s international economic isolation.
Li Zhongqian column: Seoul today, Taipei tomorrow? Why Trump’s cancellation of US-South Korea military exercises makes Taiwan more vulnerable
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
President Trump’s major reduction of U.S.-South Korean joint military exercises has shaken confidence in the alliance and left Taiwan’s security in a more precarious position. The move is a significant sign of U.S. strategic uncertainty.
Opinion submission: The premier’s unconstitutional refusal to countersign leaves ordinary people powerless to change things!
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Legislator Wu Tsung-hsien reported Premier Cho Jung-tai to the Control Yuan for refusing to countersign legislation, but the Control Yuan declined to open a case, prompting questions about a constitutional crisis in Taiwan. The move highlights executive power overriding legislative authority and democratic checks and balances on the brink of collapse.
Opinion submission: Fighting tomorrow’s war with yesterday’s drones?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan is rapidly developing its drone industry but faces new threats such as quantum sensing and spectrum warfare. China has taken the lead in related technologies, and Taiwan needs to rethink its drone development strategy.
Liao Yuan-hao, an associate professor at National Chengchi University, reflects on the nature of freedom. He says people are always enslaved to something, so what they choose to obey matters.
Wang Chi’s view: NCC nominees should state their position on the party, government and military clause and shed their own deep-green label
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Executive Yuan rejected amendments to the party, government and military provisions passed by the Legislative Yuan. As the political neutrality of new National Communications Commission members comes under scrutiny, regulation of the media and telecommunications industries is drawing attention.
Opinion submission: A letter to “Mayor” Chang Chi-kai
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A letter urges support for 張啓楷 for mayor, calling for him to carry on Mayor 黃敏惠’s cultural policies and promote Chiayi City’s international development and education reform.
Opinion submission: Taiwan-style democracy is like drinking poison to quench thirst—when politics is reduced to “handing out money to make people feel the benefits”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Cash handouts have become commonplace in Taiwan’s electoral politics, obstructing long-term institutional reform. This is a case of “quenching thirst with poison” that erodes the quality of democracy and risks passing the burden on to the next generation.
Opinion submission: Rather than arguing over whether the premier can refuse to countersign, complete the constitutional process
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
On the premier’s refusal to countersign, a proposal argues that urgently building a procedural framework is more important than treating the issue as a constitutional dispute. Institutional arrangements are essential to democratic stability.
Waiting for the sunshine, holding on for you: Excerpt from The Rain Has Fallen into the Past (2)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A first-person account describes a wife being worn down by depression while her husband is overwhelmed with work. It highlights the lack of understanding of mental illness and the importance of early intervention.
Good morning, World》Kaohsiung’s cumulative rainfall over 3 days breaks the historical record; Severe Typhoon Soudelor comes closest to Taiwan on the 27th and 28th
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The Nanzi weather station recorded cumulative rainfall of 567 millimeters over 24 hours
913 mm of accumulated rainfall in 3 days
The Legislative Yuan cuts 9 tenths of the Executive Yuan’s “policy promotion and coordination expenses”
Approximately more than NT$5.53 million
Unemployment rate rises to 3.39%
Labor force participation rate: 59.66%
台積電’s total annual employee salary and benefits expenses rose from about NT$194.6 billion to about NT$396.1 billion
Annual per-employee salary and benefits expenses rose from NT$2.53 million to NT$4.33 million
By year 119, 60% of the electricity used at 台積電’s production and operations sites worldwide is projected to come from renewable energy
Loan demand related to the AI and semiconductor industries rose by about 2 to 3 tenths year on year in the first half of the year