“Cooked Rice Seasoning” made with “almost real” “ほぼうなぎ®” launches!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Suggested retail price: ¥700 (before tax)
- Net content: 150 g
- Shelf life: 365 days
Companies mentioned：株式会社PLUSワン、カネテツデリカフーズ株式会社
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Original松本日本医師会長が「令和８年８月千葉豪雨」の被災地を視察
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Floodwater reached approximately 7 cm above floor level
- Floodwater reached approximately 50 cm above floor level
- More than 120 hospitalized patients
Companies mentioned：日本医師会、千葉県医師会、千葉市医師会、榎本医院、みつわ台クリニック、山王病院、DMAT
Originalスマホの「利用規約」読まずに同意してない？NPO法人支エールが行政書士と連携し、自立に向かう若者へ「騙されないための予防教育講座」を開催
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人支エール、行政書士
[Shizuoka and Hamamatsu locations] A huge campaign brings all-you-can-drink, including draft beer, down to an astonishing “300 yen (330 yen including tax)!”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- All-you-can-drink, including draft beer: 300 yen (330 yen including tax)
- For September 2026 only
Companies mentioned：株式会社double、餃子のかっちゃん
Is that dozing off being dismissed as “just age”? A survey on awareness of elderly parents’ snoring and daytime sleepiness finds 50.5% attribute it to age
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Respondents said, “I think it’s natural at this age”
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人 いびき無呼吸改善協会、ムーンムーン株式会社
“A two-story home despite being a single-story house?” A “single-story-style home” designed for comfortable family living opens for a limited time in Ama, Aichi Prefecture
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Total floor area: 109.93㎡
- Total floor area: 109.93㎡ (33.3 tsubo)
- Removes 97% of fine particles measuring 2.0㎛ or larger
- Number of employees: 300 (as of April 2026)
Companies mentioned：株式会社sumarch、HOLIDAYS、マーベックス
Real estate and housing service center ハウスボカン opens its first location in Gifu Prefecture: Gifu location to open Saturday, September 5
Summary not yet available
Facts
- ハウスボカン will open its Gifu location in Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture, on Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Business hours: 10:00–18:00
Companies mentioned：株式会社sumarch、ハウスボカン、HOLIDAYS、KULABO
Capture the atmosphere all around you in a wide frame. Thypoch’s Simera-C adds an ultra-wide-angle 16mm T1.9 lens, with a 6-lens set spanning 16–75mm also going on sale
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Manufacturer’s suggested retail price (tax included)
- Launch date
Companies mentioned：Thypoch、焦点工房
ROXNOW, an independent information media outlet specializing in HYROX, launches
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Launch date: August 26, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社mirakuru、HYROX World GmbH
The practical knowledge site for GTM engineering, revenue-x.ai, launches.
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Facts
- OriginalBtoB企業のマーケティング・営業担当者400名
- Correlation coefficient: 0.71
- Original大手BtoB企業100社超
Companies mentioned：ワンマーケティング株式会社、Clay
クリエーションライン welcomes 2 newly certified professionals in Anthropic社’s official Claude Certified Architect — Foundations program
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：クリエーションライン株式会社、Anthropic社
[1st anniversary] リライトキャンパス浜松駅南, a vocational transition support center, to hold an open house event
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 1st anniversary
- 3-day “1st Anniversary Event”
- Sept. 1, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社rewrite、リライトキャンパス浜松駅南
[On the path to becoming a ¥10 billion company] 株式会社NEXIA holds its management policy meeting for fiscal 2026
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Sales of ¥10 billion
- Sales: ¥3.6 billion
- An organization and management team of around 200 people
- Originalおたからや14店舗
Companies mentioned：株式会社NEXIA、群馬テレビ
The sight of your dog sleeping is a daily delight. MofuRoom（モフルーム）, an online specialty store for dog beds selected for their “cuteness”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Price range: from 1,490 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社Lifcre、MofuRoom（モフルーム）
iVEXL’s popular online exhibition, the “Pharmaceutical Manufacturing DX Expo,” relaunches today
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 26,000 members (as of July 26年)
Companies mentioned：株式会社シーエムプラス、iVEXL、GMP Platform、pharmo.AI、CORRESSA
61.2% of respondents had no history of personal bankruptcy or debt restructuring; the figure was 51.9% for those with 1 year or less of service
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 1 year or less of service
- Original現在の借入先が銀行・ノンバンクとも0件
Companies mentioned：株式会社AOZORA COMPANY、オーシャンデザイン
Creating giant visuals and digital content! “ムー Psychic Lab” [C&], a digital art production company
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Event period: 11 days in total, from Tuesday, August 18, 2026, to Friday, August 28
Companies mentioned：ムー、SUPERNOVA KAWASAKI、ニッポン放送、ワン・パブリッシング、ピントクル、川崎アゼリア、C& Inc.、チームラボ
[Survey] A look at companies recommended by generative AI: companies featured in 6 or more comparison articles were more likely to be recommended
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A total of 525 companies: 512 companies plus 13 named only by generative AI
- Companies named by generative AI were featured in an average of about 2–3 times as many articles as companies it did not name
- Among companies featured in 1–3 comparison articles, 7.4% were selected by AI
- The correlation between being “selected by AI” and the number of articles featuring a company was 0.50
- Listing fee: 30,000 yen per month
- Listings in multiple articles: from 50,000 yen per month
- A team of 7 has supported more than 1,300 companies to date
Companies mentioned：株式会社Cone、Gemini、Google AIモード、ChatGPT、Perplexity、KING OF TIME、ジョブカン勤怠管理、アイランド・ブレイン、slide lib
[White paper released] Why doesn’t introducing AMRs make work “as much easier as expected”?
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Release date: August 2026
- Specializing in the logistics field for more than 25 years
Companies mentioned：シーオス株式会社、シーオス
Synspective USA signs new reseller agreements with 4 geospatial companies in South America
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：Synspective USA Inc.、DreamGIS SAS、Globalgeo Geotecnologias Ltda、Linkapsis Geodesia E Ingeniería SpA、Servicios en Tecnología de la Información IMAGINE-IT LTDA、株式会社Synspective
[August 27 and 28] How to attract Gen Z students! Trends in recruitment videos: Video professionals explain successful examples and key points
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Produced and distributed a cumulative total of 88,000 interactive videos
- Total views exceed 90 million
Companies mentioned：MIL株式会社、HRクラウド株式会社
株式会社クロスワン plans to hold the 4th networking event for FCチャンネル’s “Ikebukuro” FC on September 24; Haruhiko Yoshida is scheduled to attend the 3rd networking event on August 28
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The 3rd networking event is set for Friday, August 28, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社クロスワン、FCチャンネル、株式会社A.ver、株式会社とみや教育企画
[Online seminar: Should a company own or lease its office? Decision-making criteria for headquarters strategy, based on corporate examples and case studies] 三菱地所リアルエステートサービス to hold a seminar for corporate CRE professionals
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Held over a total of 5 days
- Sept. 14, 2026
- December 20, 1972
Companies mentioned：三菱地所リアルエステートサービス株式会社、三菱地所
Freshness you can taste. “Omi beef fresh offal,” delivered straight from the Shiga Meat Center, for 390 yen! Chikusan Sudaku launches a new menu packed with meat sashimi on September 1
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Fresh offal (590 yen / 390 yen for LINE members)
- Omi beef white omasum sashimi (990 yen)
- Omi beef marbled meat sashimi (1,690 yen)
- Fresh offal yukhoe (1 serving: 1,990 yen / 2 servings: 2,490 yen)
Companies mentioned：株式会社総合近江牛商社、近江牛ホルモン畜産すだく
Stayway, operator of the Subsidy Cloud service, begins a business partnership with Hyakugo Bank to support the use of subsidies
Summary not yet available
Facts
- There are more than 9,000 subsidy programs solicited by the national and local governments
Companies mentioned：株式会社Stayway、株式会社百五銀行、帝国データバンク、金融庁、日経新聞
HoYoverse announces Noduskfall, a mythological multiplayer action game!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Held on August 25, 2026
- The Opening Night Live event at “gamescom 2026”
Companies mentioned：HoYoverse、COGNOSPHERE
HoYoverse’s first slow-life game, Petit Planet, set for worldwide release this winter!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026
Companies mentioned：HoYoverse、COGNOSPHERE
株式会社LANY releases an event report on its LLMO conference, which drew more than 1,000 registrants. From “exposure” to “being named”: What brands chosen in AI search are doing
Summary not yet available
Facts
- All 8 companies provided in-depth explanations
- As many as 87.4% have declined to apply or turned down a job offer because of an AI response
- A survey covering approximately 75,000 brands
Companies mentioned：株式会社LANY、株式会社TechFabric、株式会社NexGen、株式会社ベイジ、株式会社オプト、株式会社IDEATECH、株式会社PR TIMES、Ahrefs Pte. Ltd.
ZETA sponsors the AI hackathon “ProjectDENT Season3 Masters”; a video recapping the event is now available
Summary not yet available
Facts
- ZETA sponsored the event and awarded the 100,000-yen prize
Companies mentioned：ZETA株式会社、LAMBDA株式会社、チーム『ゲームデベロッパーズ』
[67th Exam] (January 2026) Exam Pass Target | Meteorologist Exam Written Test Prep Curriculum Now Available!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The final pass rate surges dramatically to 20–40%
- Capital: 35,000,000 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社アガルート、アガルートアカデミー、株式会社ファンオブライフ、アガルートキャリア、Education Career、株式会社シナプス、株式会社 新社会システム総合研究所、株式会社エーアイアカデミー、株式会社メディアグロース、株式会社クエリマーケティング、買取バリュー、株式会社あそびラボ、株式会社ワクコンサルティング、アガルート法律会計事務所
At 42, he hit rock bottom; at 43, he started using social media. Author いれぶん, who rebuilt his life, offers 365 words of wisdom. “This is seriously true.” The book “Lessons in Organizing Your Time, Money and Mind: 365 Words” goes on sale today, Aug. 26 (Wed.)!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than 180,000 total social media followers
- More than 3,000 participants in total
- Cumulative sales have reached ¥200 million
- Shiroku-ban softcover, 472 pages
Companies mentioned：株式会社徳間書店、Amazon、楽天ブックス、KADOKAWA、鴨ブックス、イースト・プレス、ダイヤモンド社、株式会社C-パブリッシングサービス
Translated into 23 languages! “Raising a Wild Rabbit,” a story of how an encounter with a small wild animal can change your life, to be published by Kobunsha on Sept. 25 (Fri.)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Sept. 25, 2026
- Number of pages: 296
- List price: ¥2,530
- Can run at a speed of 80 kilometers per hour
- Can jump 3 meters in a single leap
Companies mentioned：株式会社光文社、Amazon
[South Korea's NC] New information on “AION2,” “CINDER CITY” and “Like or Die” unveiled at “gamescom Opening Night Live 2026”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Global official service set to begin on Oct. 5 (Mon.)
- Original「Launch Scale Test（事前テスト）」を、9月17日22時から19日10時までの間に合計12時間実施
- “CINDER CITY” will hold a 3-day “Pre-Alpha PlayTest” for U.S. players from Aug. 14 to 16 (local time)
Companies mentioned：NC Corporation、Steam、PURPLE
Originalインパクト抜群の幼児絵本『どんぐりず ぎゅっ』の作者はフォロワー数2.3万人の大人気イラストレーター！ 講談社絵本新人賞受賞作第２弾！
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Price: ¥1,320 each (price plus tax)
Companies mentioned：講談社、つむじかぜ社、河出書房新社
3 Hokkaido wines win gold for the first time at the Berliner Wine Trophy, one of the world's largest international wine competitions
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 3 of the wines won gold medals
- Medals are awarded to entries in the top 30% of all submissions
- Scale of entries: more than 4,500 wines from 38 countries worldwide
- More than 14,000 entries are submitted annually (winter and summer combined)
- More than 50 member countries
Companies mentioned：北海道ワイン株式会社、OIV、UIOE、DWM、Deutsche Wein Marketing GmbH、国際ブドウ・ワイン機構、国際醸造家連合
[First event in Osaka Prefecture] Your “wishes for the future” can be the first step toward changing your town. The fortune-slip-style workshop “まち未来じ” to be held near Semboku Station in Sakai City
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Population: approximately 107,000
- Aging rate: 38%
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人TOGU、株式会社THREE OAK、帝塚山学院大学、株式会社日本総合研究所
[Fall limited edition] “Chestnut Warabi Mochi” and “Drinkable Warabi Mochi: Hojicha Marron,” featuring chunky chestnut pieces, launch on Sept. 1!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Chestnut Warabi Mochi, 1 box: ¥750 (tax included)
- Drinkable Warabi Mochi, Hojicha Marron, 1 serving: ¥780 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：とろり天使のわらびもち株式会社
Original主演 岩橋玄樹×相馬理 ドラマ『恋愛ルビの正しいふりかた シーズン2』10月29日(木)21:25から放送開始！
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Airing every Thursday from 21:25 to 21:54 starting Oct. 29, 2026
- An advance screening of Episode 1, ahead of the broadcast, has also been confirmed for Oct. 26, 2026 (Mon.)
- Premieres Oct. 29, 2026 (6 episodes in total)
Companies mentioned：TOKYO MX、東京メトロポリタンテレビジョン株式会社、新書館、FOD、TVer
“Protean Career Dock,” winner of the HR Award for Excellence: Latest seminar [Video now available]
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than 200 companies, primarily publicly listed firms, over the past 4 years
- Provided to a total of 300,000 people
- Leads the hiring of 50–300 engineers annually
Companies mentioned：一般社団法人プロティアン・キャリア協会、4designs株式会社、パナソニック インダストリー株式会社、住友商事株式会社、森永製菓株式会社、株式会社ポーラ、株式会社電通デジタル、出光興産株式会社、株式会社インテージ、株式会社エクサ
[New studio opening Sept. 13, 2026] “zen place pilates Ningyocho,” a zen place Pilates and yoga studio, opens as the brand reaches 150 locations across Japan!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than 1,000 instructors learning world-standard Pilates and yoga
- Capital: 50 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社ZEN PLACE、Balanced Body®
ごちとん-style ginger pork miso soup is back, more satisfying than ever! “Edo-Style Sweet Miso Ginger Pork Miso Soup Set” now available for a limited time at ごちとん!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The ginger pork is back at about 1.5 times the size!
- ■ Edo-Style Sweet Miso Ginger Pork Miso Soup Set: ¥990 (¥1,089 including tax)
- From fried chicken specialty restaurant からやま and Thai restaurant マンゴツリー to everyday dining and special occasions, the company operates 807 locations in Japan and overseas (as of the end of December 2025).
- Founded: March 2, 1993
- Capital: 1,932 million yen
Companies mentioned：アークランドサービスホールディングス株式会社、フィルドテーブル株式会社、ごちとん、かつや、からやま、マンゴツリー
Advasa Holdings, Inc. completes direct listing on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol “ADBT”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Aug. 26, 2026
- It received a declaration of effectiveness from the SEC on Aug. 11, 2026
Companies mentioned：Advasa Holdings, Inc.、ADVASA Co., Ltd.、WestPark Capital, Inc.、Anthony, Linder & Cacomanolis, PLLC、ウィブル証券株式会社、株式会社SBI証券、マネックス証券株式会社、moomoo証券株式会社、楽天証券株式会社
[From Shiga] A giant cardboard dinosaur standing 180 cm tall is coming!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A large cardboard dinosaur standing 180 cm tall
- On display free of charge for about 1 month
- 4 products in total
- A life-size 5-meter puzzle learning tool
Companies mentioned：八幡木材株式会社、Qumu、コラボしが21、福井県立大学恐竜学部、福井放送、福井テレビ、中日新聞、福井新聞ONLINE
“I thought it was a wooden box, but it’s cardboard!?” New cardboard boxes ideal for store displays and event decorations (cardboard online store)
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Interior dimensions: 570×285×285mm
- Exterior dimensions: 581×296×304mm
- Weight: 530g
- Official online store price: from ¥348 per unit (tax included)
- 73 years in business
- More than 4,000 types of corrugated cardboard available
Companies mentioned：株式会社アースダンボール
Is “emotion” the reason you procrastinate!? A must-read for anyone who has tried everything but still can't get started! A book by an EQ expert on overcoming procrastination by developing the ability to manage emotions: “Release Your Emotional Brakes and Transform Yourself into Someone Who Gets Things Done” now on sale
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Has coached more than 1,000 clients in “emotional management”
- Has advised tech team organizations at a total of 100 companies
- More than 1,000 people have taken part to date
- The first 5 applicants will receive a private, in-person lesson with the author
- List price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社秀和システム新社、株式会社グロースウェル、AppBank株式会社、日本実業出版社、フォレスト出版、NewsPicks
[大丸梅田店] Bringing you the allure of vivid green! Tokyo's popular pistachio sweets specialty shop “PISTA ＆ TOKYO” to open for a limited time starting Sept. 2 (Wed.).
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Pop-up period: Sept. 2 (Wed.)–Sept. 15 (Tue.), 2026
- Hours: 10:00–20:00
- [Price] 5 pieces: 1,350 yen (tax included)
- [Price] 5 pieces: 1,350 yen (tax included)
- [Price] 10 pieces: 2,484 yen (tax included)
- [Price] 1,728 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：PISTA&TOKYO、株式会社ケイシイシイ、大丸梅田店
Blues joins the battle! The latest trailer for “Mega Man: Dual Override” is finally here!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Scheduled for release in 2027
- More than 130 works have been produced
- The latest installment marks the 40th anniversary
Companies mentioned：カプコン、Epic Games Store
Taiwan | 風傳媒（17）
Jiang Minqin’s view: Trump 2.0’s tallest structure—the mountain of debt
Originalトランプ政権2.0が推進するホワイトハウス園区改造計画（9.27億ドル）と40兆ドル超の米国連邦債務が、同じ「先に支出、後で支払い」の財政構造を共有している。これは制度的信用の劣化を示す。
Companies mentioned：Public Citizen
Zhou Yuping’s view: As hackers target water and power plants, public infrastructure and the technology industry cannot rely on firewalls alone
周宇平 pointed to the importance of OT security in Taiwan’s infrastructure and technology industry following cyberattacks on hydropower facilities. He said firewalls alone are insufficient and recommended physical one-way isolation.
Wang Fengsheng’s view: Too much water from typhoons and heavy rain—and political mudslinging only makes things worse
Kaohsiung repeatedly suspended work and classes because of typhoon-related heavy rain, reigniting debate over flood control. Author Wang Fengsheng says cities cannot be completely flood-free amid extreme weather and should focus on the actual effectiveness of disaster prevention rather than political sparring.
Lin Teng-yao’s view: Premier Cho Jung-tai is infringing on the people’s sovereignty
Premier Cho Jung-tai took power without being directly elected by the people or approved by the Legislative Yuan, and has repeatedly refused to countersign bills passed by the legislature. This has sparked controversy over infringements on popular sovereignty and a constitutional crisis, with implications for the foundations of Taiwan’s democracy.
Why is there a “raised dot” on McDonald’s takeaway drink lids? It’s not decoration—the dots have an important use when staff press them
The raised dots on McDonald’s takeaway cup lids are a practical design that helps staff identify drinks. They are not decorative and contribute to operational efficiency.
Companies mentioned：Dart Container、Dopaco
Chen Shichang’s view: The Achilles’ heel of Taiwan’s “bluebird” movement
Veteran media figure Chen Shichang criticized Taiwan’s “bluebird” movement for double standards and aggressive rhetoric. Though it is a force for the pan-green camp online, he said, it is inherently fragile, like an Achilles’ heel, and will eventually collapse.
Lü Shaowei column: Is “flexing muscle” ineffective? From the yen, U.S. Treasuries and tariffs to sanctions, challenges to U.S. hegemony
The United States tried to project “strength” through currency, Treasury bonds and tariffs, but with limited effect as Canada and China resisted. The limits of U.S. hegemony have been exposed, and the success or failure of an economic blockade against Iran is the next test.
Companies mentioned：HSBC、みずほ、ロイター
Opinion submission: Cutting the budget and taking it out on disadvantaged groups? How much conscience does the Lai government have left?
The Legislative Yuan cut the Presidential Office’s national affairs expenses in the 2026 budget, leading to the cancellation of a mooncake order from a sheltered workshop. The government and opposition are engaged in political maneuvering, turning support for the disadvantaged into a political tool.
Luo Yunxi in Till the End of the Moon isn’t the most tormented! TOP10 most tragic male leads in Chinese dramas: the champion could save the world but not himself, leaving viewers trembling with heartbreak
An analysis ranking the TOP10 most tragic male leads in Chinese dramas, based on factors including how they died, the loss of loved ones and the extent to which their lives were destroyed. The characters include Tantai Jin, played by Luo Yunxi in Till the End of the Moon, and Li Xiaoyao, played by Hu Ge in Chinese Paladin. The article examines their tragic fates and audience reactions.
Opinion submission: In the end, money is still spent on elections rather than where it is most needed
The Taiwan government’s plan to distribute a cash payment of ten thousand dollars to everyone has been criticized as electioneering that ignores fiscal discipline and structural economic problems, prompting debate over the proper use of public funds.
Zhou Zhibang’s view: Can Taiwan’s AI dividend last?
Taiwan’s GDP grew 12.9% year on year in Q2, mainly driven by semiconductor exports fueled by investment in data centers by U.S. technology giants. But rising interest rates, oil prices and construction costs have cast doubt on whether growth can continue.
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、Anthropic、Alphabet、Meta
Chang Jing’s view: From cash cow to hot potato—the arrogance and cost of nationalizing British Steel
The British government nationalized British Steel, which is owned by China’s Jingye Group, triggering an economic dispute between China and the UK. Arbitration is underway over suspected violations of an investment protection agreement.
Companies mentioned：敬業集團、British Steel Limited
Opinion submission: The institutional tragedy that led Japan toward the Pacific War, viewed through the Meiji Constitution
An essay analyzes the view that institutional flaws in the Meiji Constitution paved the way for the Pacific War, focusing on the role of Ito Hirobumi.
Opinion submission: “Tzu Chi belongs to everyone”
Tzu Chi is a public-benefit organization sustained by goodwill in society, and its assets have a public character. Balancing transparent governance with public support is important.
Opinion submission: Protect migrant workers’ reproductive rights, but also recognize the costs borne by employers
A letter to the editor questions policy fairness from the perspectives of migrant workers’ childbirth rights and employers’ burdens. It emphasizes the need for continuity in elder care and institutional support.
Opinion submission: As Yilan joins the capital region, development must mean more than making trips to Taipei more convenient
Premier Cho Jung-tai proposed establishing a startup hub in Beishike to promote development in the Taipei-New Taipei-Keelung-Yilan metropolitan area. A Yilan representative questioned whether better transportation alone could narrow employment and wage gaps, stressing that high-paying industries and investment must also be brought in.
The wounds the years brushed past: Excerpt from Rain Has Fallen into the Past (3)
A working woman recounts her personal struggle to balance her career with her husband’s family’s traditional religious rituals. A generational divide in values has caused conflict within the family.
Taiwan | 鉅亨網（13）
Precious metals settle: Gold hovers near a key resistance level, holding above $4,600
Gold held above $4,600 as it approached the key resistance level of $4,700. Markets are awaiting U.S. PCE inflation data and remarks from the Fed chair to assess the direction of monetary policy.
Companies mentioned：道明證券、美國財政部、聯準會
Yen depreciation pressure persists; odds of a BOJ rate hike in September surge to 57%, with most economists betting on a move to 1.25%
The probability that the Bank of Japan will raise its policy rate to 1.25% in September has risen to 57%. The Middle East situation, a weaker yen and domestic inflationary pressure are behind the change. Markets are watching the pace of rate hikes and the terminal rate.
SpaceX to spend $100 billion building a spaceport; Musk says the facility “exists only in science fiction”
SpaceX will invest $100 billion in Louisiana to build the world’s largest spaceport and achieve mass Starship launches by 2029. This is a strategic project that will change the conventions of space transportation.
No need to panic over surging Treasury yields? Experts bullish on Jackson Hole: U.S. stocks could rally if Fed’s Waller sends a signal
Amid market anxiety over rising U.S. Treasury yields, Professor Siegel is focused on Chair Warsh’s remarks at the Jackson Hole meeting. Policy transparency could spur a stock market rally, drawing heightened market attention.
80% green power every hour! AI computing demand strains the power grid; Spain plans its strictest new rules on water, electricity and cybersecurity
The Spanish government is tightening regulations on AI data centers, requiring 80% hourly use of renewable energy and data sovereignty to promote sustainable development.
Companies mentioned：Amazon、Telefónica、ACS、Banco Santander、Multiverse Computing
DRAM prices set to rise more than 50% this quarter; will Micron’s long-term contracts become a sweet burden?
Rising AI demand has pushed DRAM prices up more than 50% this quarter. However, long-term contracts have placed a cap on prices for Micron, limiting the full extent of its profit growth. This could also serve as a hedge against future risks.
Companies mentioned：Susquehanna、Gartner、William Blair
NVIDIA earnings countdown! Yet options market sees its most subdued outlook in five years, betting on just 5.4% volatility
NVIDIA is about to report earnings, and the options market expects the stock to move just 5.4%, the lowest level in five years. Analysts say the market is overly pessimistic and remain optimistic about the long-term outlook.
Companies mentioned：Cerebras Systems、Raymond James、Cantor Fitzgerald、Bespoke Investment Group
AMD rises nearly 5% as analysts see it beating Intel and NVIDIA in the data center CPU market
AMD shares rose nearly 5%. Analysts upgraded the stock to “Strong Buy,” citing its competitive advantage in the server CPU market amid AI demand.
Companies mentioned：Advanced Micro Devices、Arm Holdings、Intel、Nvidia
New York currency markets: Dollar weakens as bond market rebounds; investors await PCE data and the Jackson Hole meeting
The dollar weakened following a rebound in the bond market. Markets are watching PCE data and the Jackson Hole meeting. The Canadian dollar rebounded after retaliatory tariff measures.
Companies mentioned：Macquarie
After-hours U.S. stocks: NVIDIA ends 7-day losing streak; demand for Treasuries returns; all four major indexes finish higher
U.S. stocks rose on the 25th, with NVIDIA rebounding for the first time in 7 days and major indexes advancing. Falling oil prices and lower U.S. Treasury yields boosted investor confidence.
Companies mentioned：Meta、Apple、Alphabet、Microsoft、Amazon、AMD、Broadcom、NVIDIA、Applied Materials、Qualcomm、Micron、Western Digital、SanDisk、Seagate、SK Hynix、TSMC、ASE、UMC、China Telecom、Moderna、Merck、Dick's Sporting Goods、Foot Locker、Target
Trump threatens to rename Lake Ontario “American Lake” as U.S.-Canada trade war escalates
Originalトランプ米大統領がオンタリオ湖の改名を提案し、カナダとの貿易摩擦を激化。関税引き上げと報復措置で両国対立が深まる。
Original〈台股盤前要聞〉4萬5突圍、千金股升降單位擬縮至1元、大立光2個月內四度購地
Original台股突破4萬5千點，高價股交易單位將縮至1元，永豐金前7月利潤超去年全年，大立光持續購地擴產，顯示市場樂觀與企業積極擴張。
Companies mentioned：台積電、永豐金控、穩懋、大立光、巨虹、禾碩康、東擎科技、百略醫學、國喬、AWI、宏廣新技
Energy markets after hours: Oil market bets on return to talks despite U.S. sanctions on Iran; crude falls more than 3%, Brent sinks below $89
Oil prices fell more than 3% as markets saw the possibility of a diplomatic solution, despite the United States tightening sanctions on Iran. Brent fell below $89 as easing geopolitical risks weighed on prices.
Companies mentioned：Saxo Bank、Ritterbusch and Associates、KCM、Saudi Aramco、IEA
Taiwan | 中央社 CNA（8）
Good morning, World: Gwangju Biennale allowed to use “Taiwan Pavilion” name after Culture Ministry protest; organizers reverse course after agreeing to restore it
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Facts
- July industrial production index
- July wholesale sales
- Wholesale sales accumulated in the first 7 months of this year
Companies mentioned：國立台灣美術館、光州雙年展基金會、國立亞洲文化殿堂、經濟部、金管會、財政部國庫署、疾病管制署、彭博、美國財政部外國資產管理辦公室、Axios新聞網、中央氣象署、桃園機場、樂桃、華航、長榮、星宇、泰國獅子航空、台糖公司
3 semi-trailer trucks collide on the Hukou section of National Highway 1; all lanes temporarily closed, traffic now restored
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Facts
- 3 semi-trailer trucks
- 2 injured
- At the 75-kilometer mark
Companies mentioned：國道公路警察局、第二公路警察大隊、中央社
Heatwave and water restrictions in France drive up fruit and vegetable prices; residents sigh: “They’re expensive, but we have to eat—there’s no choice”
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Facts
- 79 departments across France have reached the “crisis” level for water restrictions
- Agricultural water use is almost completely prohibited in about 8 tenths of the country’s departments
- Prices of traditionally farmed vegetables rise 10%
Companies mentioned：VigiEau、Confédération Paysanne、France 24、Familles Rurales
華爾街日報: Anthropic estimates potential revenue of more than $30 trillion
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Facts
- More than $30 trillion
- $28.5 trillion
- $190 billion to $200 billion
Companies mentioned：Anthropic、SpaceX、華爾街日報、路透社
Markets weigh Middle East situation; U.S. stocks close higher across the board
All four major U.S. stock indexes finished higher. Market confidence recovered after U.S. sanctions on Iran proved less severe than expected and the two sides resumed diplomatic talks.
Facts
- 道瓊工業指數 rose 160.24 points, or 0.30%
- Closed at 53577.40 points
- 標普500指數 edged up 24.42 points, or 0.32%
- Closed at 7677.28 points
- 那斯達克指數 gained 171.11 points, or 0.66%
- Closed at 26151.30 points
- 費城半導體指數 rose 164.87 points, or 1.44%
- Closed at 11588.04 points
Companies mentioned：道瓊工業指數、標普500指數、那斯達克指數、費城半導體指數
Country music superstar Dolly Parton dies at 80; Trump orders flags flown at half-staff
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Facts
- Dolly Parton’s music career spanned 60 years
- She wrote about 3000 songs
- She released 49 studio albums
Companies mentioned：Dolly Parton、Whitney Houston、Donald Trump、Truth Social、Las Vegas
Markets see lower risk of further U.S. military strikes on 伊朗; international oil prices close lower
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Facts
- West Texas Intermediate crude for October delivery fell $2.65, or 3.12%
- Settled at $82.36 a barrel
- 倫敦北海布倫特 crude for October delivery fell $3.59, or 3.89%
- Closed at $88.58 a barrel
Companies mentioned：美國、伊朗、德黑蘭、紐約商品交易所、倫敦北海布倫特
Unpacking old photos: Taitung’s golden age of pineapples
An old photograph of the pineapple factory at the Taitung Sugar Factory (Tangfeng), dating to the 1960s and displayed at the 2026 Taitung Expo, has drawn attention. Established with U.S. aid, the factory is being remembered for the prosperity it brought to the region and the jobs it supported.
Facts
- Nearly 4000 workers entered and left 台糖公司 every day in day and night shifts
- The canning machine roared along at a high speed of 130 cans per minute
- Set a remarkable record of 850,000 cases shipped in a year
Companies mentioned：台糖公司、中央社
Japan | m3.com（3）
“Adequate compensation” is an absolute requirement for working in a regional post [Regional Quota Survey 9]
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Facts
- 3,158 doctors
A question for the digital age: The most effective ways to attract patients to a clinic
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Facts
- Valuable survey results gathered from more than 1,000 practicing physicians who opened their own clinics
[Manga] Young doctor: “Director, weren't you supposed to be on summer vacation…?”
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