Industry-first: a single panel stops flooding across a 4m-wide opening. Developed an easy-to-install, one-touch flood barrier made of CFRP with a magnetic attachment system
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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More than 5,000 panels delivered cumulatively and more than 150 case studies featured on the website
[Monthly AI Search Report] “Zero-click searches” account for 47% of all Google searches. Explaining the shift away from the era when “ranking first in search meant getting read” and the new metrics companies need
New-build apartment investment from Fukuoka: “LEGENDE (レゲンデ)” secures new development land in Kanda, Kyoto District | From rental market, industry and bank financing assessments to development | セイコー・エステート＆ディベロップメント
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Kanda's population was 37,439 as of the end of July 2026.
The number of households is 19,294.
Under Kanda's Fifth Comprehensive Plan and latter-stage Basic Plan, which began in fiscal 2026, the number of manufacturing industry employees in fiscal 2024 was 15,504.
Original製造品出荷額等を2兆4,697億円
日産車体九州 Co., Ltd. also has its head office and factory there, and had 1,220 employees as of March 31, 2026.
As of August 24, 2026, SUUMO's search for Kanda listings showed a total of 1,023 properties.
Celebrating an award at the highest level of the Contemporary Swordsmith Exhibition! Masterpieces of blade engraving, including “Nihongo utsushi,” on display together. Special exhibition “Exquisite Blade Engravings” opens at 名古屋刀剣博物館
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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The special exhibition “Exquisite Blade Engravings” will run from October 1, 2026 (Thursday) to January 17, 2027 (Sunday).
● General: 1,200 yen
● University and high school students: 500 yen
● Junior high and elementary school students: 300 yen
“It would be a shame to say ‘I don't understand design’—” A groundbreaking comprehensive history reading the path of Japanese society through design, “A Cultural History of Japanese Design,” goes on sale August 27!
Episode 8 airs tonight! Yurika Nakamura and Reo Sano co-star in “My Husband Asked Me to Have an Affair”: Hanae (Yurika Nakamura) has a sanctioned affair with Ryohei (Shono Hayama) every Saturday… Meanwhile, Hiroki (Reo Sano) meets secretly with Hina (Sumire Yokono) along with his daughter!?
Broadcast begins in September ２０２６! Check out the latest information before the broadcast starts. Packed with information on popular Kamen Riders from across the years! “仮面ライダーマイス＆全仮面ライダー ひみつ大図鑑” goes on sale Monday, August 31!
“Nagoya's charismatic horse-racing tipster” Ito Uhyo (いとう・うひょ) predicts the top-two finishers in the GⅠ races and graded stakes in the second half of 2026! “Link Betting Method: Ultra Signs!” published September 10!
Wang Yi-hsiung's view: Japan's new militarism is a dead end from which there is no return
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Japanese political leaders have faced strong backlash from Asian countries including China and South Korea for visiting Yasukuni Shrine. The shrine also honors war criminals, bringing historical disputes back to the fore.
Wu Fang-ming's view: When the Treasury Department takes on the bond market—Bessent's battle to defend U.S. Treasuries is reshaping confidence in the dollar
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Bessent, the U.S. アメリカ財政部 secretary, intervened in the U.S. Treasury market and took measures including raising the buyback cap for long-term bonds. The moves are intended to ease market concerns over high interest rates and the fiscal deficit, but may not provide a long-term solution.
Zheng Zhaoxi's view: When democracy can only elect arrogant incompetents—from Trump to Taiwan, global two-party politics is sliding into an abyss of cognitive decline
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Zheng Zhaoxi analyzed the crisis of democracy, citing Trump and the political situation in 台湾 as examples, and warned of a tendency to elect incompetent leaders. Zheng pointed to the rise of populism under the influence of online culture and said democratic institutions were malfunctioning.
Hou Yongfu's view: The life of the law lies not in logic but in experience—the executive and legislative branches must have mechanisms for mutual checks and balances
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
侯永福 says that after the 1997 constitutional amendments lowered the threshold for reconsideration, it became difficult for the executive branch to effectively check the legislature. The system faces a risk of institutional power imbalance and urgently needs a review of its constitutional mechanisms.
A ranking of Korean dramas released on Netflix from January to August 2026 has been announced. Kim Seon-ho and Go Youn-jung's Can This Love Be Translated? ranked first with a high rating of 8.3. The shows have strong viewer support and include a host of talked-about titles.
Li Hua-chiu's view: No talk of the 九合一 elections, no attacks on Lai Ching-te—the subtle shift in mainland China's stance toward Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
李華球 attended a cross-strait forum in Nanchong, Sichuan, and observed that mainland China's strategy toward Taiwan has become more low-key, with less political criticism and fewer references to elections. The focus on the 十五五 plan and peaceful exchanges reflects a pragmatic shift in cross-strait interactions.
Wu Dian-rong's column: Is Weng Hsiao-ling really causing trouble for Lai Ching-te?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
KMT legislator 翁曉玲 froze the presidential office's budget for confidential state affairs, triggering a strong backlash from the pan-green camp. The dispute appears to concern the purchase of mooncakes for disadvantaged groups, but in reality reflects tensions over expanding executive power and an imbalance in legislative oversight.
Opinion: Money for campaigning, but none for disaster inspections—is the AI Cabinet down to a single phone?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
During severe rain damage in southern Taiwan, Premier 卓榮泰 said he could only contact disaster-hit areas by phone because the Legislative Yuan had cut the budget by 553萬元. This prompted questions about the governing ability of the “AI Cabinet” and highlighted the conflict between political accountability and budget use.
Why do Taiwanese funeral rites burn paper houses and cars? It is not superstition—the paper offerings embody a millennia-old view of life and death
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The burning of paper houses, cars and other paper offerings in traditional Taiwanese funerals reflects the millennia-old belief that “one should serve the dead as one served them in life.” It is an expression of culture and emotion, not mere superstition.
Opinion: When algorithms start handing out money—is an election about choosing policies or candy?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Ahead of Taiwan's 九合一 elections in 2026, candidates are using algorithms to spread short videos centered on cash handouts. Concerns have been raised that the quality of democracy could be reduced to the distribution of “candy.”
Opinion: Breaking the gray-zone impasse—a review of frontline military measures against drones on outlying islands
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The military faces difficulties responding to gray-zone incursions by small drones from China into Taiwan's outlying islands and key facilities because of legal and equipment constraints. Reform proposals have been put forward.
阿將伊崮喜瀾's view: Chips can calculate, but a nation may not know how to think—from a small app in an Indigenous community to Taiwan's future battle for AI
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Although Taiwan leads the world in chip manufacturing, its AI development remains constrained by shortcomings in models, data and the ecosystem. Chinese AI models such as DeepSeek, Kimi K3 and Seedance are making advances in efficiency, task execution and multimedia generation, underscoring Taiwan's need to build an independent AI system.
Opinion: For the KMT to regain power, it must strengthen its foundations before expanding
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
韓國瑜 publicly criticized 傅崐萁 during cross-party negotiations, invoking the Analects to stress the importance of “strengthening the foundations.” But the move instead exposed the KMT's long-term strategic failures and internal discord, potentially affecting its chances of a change of government in 2028.
Opinion: What Kaohsiung's heavy rain reveals about the public value of urban land readjustment—not just land development, but urban disaster prevention
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Heavy rain in Kaohsiung exposed the limits of its drainage system. Citing the Bao Ye Li detention pond as an example, the author stresses the importance of reserving public space through urban land readjustment to prevent disasters and calls on the government to promote a fairer, more transparent readjustment system.
Bai Lu and Tian Xiwei both lose out! The top 10 actresses in Chinese drama fight scenes, with her taking the crown: fluid movements and the ultimate star of period-drama action
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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Top 10 actresses in Chinese dramas for fight scenes
Opinion: If the Hsinchu County magistrate race is lost, can 陳見賢 still shift the blame?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Ahead of the Hsinchu County magistrate election, Kuomintang candidate Hsu Hsin-ying holds a narrow lead, but party unity has not advanced. Chen Chien-hsien, who lost in the primary, has refused to cooperate, raising the risk of a split vote. Some say he should bear responsibility for a defeat.
Opinion: Championships are the result, culture is the cause—the foundations of American sports
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan education officials observed sports culture in the United States and highlighted the importance of its cultural foundations rather than competition results. They said sports being rooted in everyday life is the source of strength.
If Taiwanese people won't listen, tell the whole world: Excerpt from 《中國，在世界中形成》 (1)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The book 『中國，在世界中形成』 is an academic work on Chinese history based on a podcast. It calls for a reconsideration of the nation-state view of history and discusses China's formation through the “Tianxia system.”
Why is a paper sleeve wrapped around takeaway coffee cups? It does more than prevent burns—and the design is only 30 years old
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The takeaway coffee sleeve “Java Jacket” was invented by American inventor Jay Sorensen in 1991 to address heat and improve grip. The design is only 30 years old, yet has become a global coffee-culture icon and earned recognition from MoMA.
U.S. PCE inflation came in above expectations, raising expectations of a Fed rate hike and pushing gold prices below $4600. Investors are watching the Fed chair's remarks at the Jackson Hole meeting.
Nvidia delivers stunning long-term outlook; U.S. stock futures rise across the board
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
NVIDIA's earnings report and its impact on the market, as well as the outlook for the AI industry. The report beat expectations, and Nasdaq 100 futures rose. Investment in AI infrastructure will be key to future growth.
Amazon's AWS is procuring 2 million GPUs from NVIDIA to strengthen its AI infrastructure. This signals continued massive investment by cloud companies and could have a major impact across the industry.
Nvidia earnings top expectations; 2028 fiscal-year revenue projected to grow 70%; shares briefly rise 5% after hours
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
AI chip giant NVIDIA reported its second-quarter fiscal 2027 results, with revenue and profit exceeding market expectations. Its forecast for 70% revenue growth in fiscal 2028 was well received, and its stock rose 5% after hours.
When will Iran return to the negotiating table? Trump: No timeline at all
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. President Trump signaled that he would set no deadline for resuming negotiations with Iran and would continue economic sanctions and military pressure. Iran's economy is deteriorating severely, and the country is becoming increasingly isolated diplomatically.
New York FX: Dollar rises as economic data bolster chances Fed will hold rates steady
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. dollar rose as strong U.S. economic data signaled that the Federal Reserve would hold off on raising rates. The foreign exchange market is focused on future monetary policy.
World's best-selling phone revealed! iPhone 17 retains top spot; Apple takes top 3
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The iPhone 17 was named the world's best-selling smartphone in the second quarter of 2026, with Apple taking all 3 top spots in unit sales. Its strength in the high-end market stood out, while the overall market contracted 11%.
Companies mentioned：Apple、Samsung、Counterpoint Research
After-hours U.S. stocks: Sticky U.S. inflation sends all 3 major indexes lower; Nvidia earnings revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. inflation in July exceeded expectations, and major indexes edged lower amid concerns about a Fed rate hike. NVIDIA, meanwhile, reported strong earnings, with revenue up 106% year over year, and its stock rebounded on its long-term growth outlook.
Taiwan's stock market rose 663 points to close at 45,832. Powertech Technology is advancing preparations for mass production of CPO and FOPLP, while LandMark Optoelectronics is investing NT$2.27 billion to meet AI demand. The developments point to important technological progress and a strong market.
Energy after-hours: Oil market tug-of-war begins; Hormuz talks offer hope, but crude closes lower amid lower-than-expected U.S. inventories
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
International oil prices fell on expectations that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz would resume and amid a smaller-than-expected increase in U.S. inventories. However, geopolitical risks have not been fully resolved, and market tensions remain.
Yuen Chi-fung column: Brokerage stocks outperform the broader market
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Yuen Chi-fung's column recommends 華潤電力, with a target price of HK$20.5 and a stop-loss price of HK$18. Hong Kong stocks are consolidating in the short term, brokerage earnings are outperforming the broader market, and several companies have announced interim results.