Materials for the 1st Safety and Technology Investigation Committee meeting of Reiwa 8, Pharmaceutical Affairs and Food Sanitation Council Blood Products Division
Published ・ Source Japan | 厚生労働省
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Committee member list [48KB]
List of expert witnesses [29KB]
Safety and Technology Investigation Committee establishment guidelines [89KB]
[Document 1] Infection Control System Development Project (Reiwa 7 fiscal year) Performance Report [975KB]
[Document 2] NAT Control Survey Program FY2025 Results Report [1.5MB]
[Document 3] Hemovigilance 2025 at 日本赤十字社 [2.6MB]
[Document 4-1] Issues concerning blood donation restrictions related to transfusion history (summary of issues) [351KB]
[Document 4-2] Blood donation restrictions related to transfusion history (materials prepared by 日本赤十字社) [1.2MB]
[Reference Document 4-1] (Regarding the submission of the report on the safety of blood products for transfusion, dated June 12, Heisei 7, Pharmaceutical Planning Nos. 47 and 48) [359KB]
[Reference Document 4-2] (Health Examination Notice; dated August 27, Reiwa 2, Pharmaceutical and Living Sanitation Bureau Notice Nos. 0827-7 and 8, and last amended by Pharmaceutical and Living Sanitation Bureau Notice Nos. 1031-3 and 4, dated October 31, Reiwa 4) [829KB
Labour Force Survey, Basic Tabulation, all prefectures, nationwide, monthly — Number of people wishing to change jobs and wishing to take on additional work, by agriculture/forestry and non-agriculture/non-forestry, employment status, and working hours during the last 1 week of the month (3 categories) (January 1985–December 2012)
Labour Force Survey, Basic Tabulation, all prefectures, nationwide, monthly — Number of employed persons by occupation and employment status (January 1985–December 2010)
Labour Force Survey, Basic Tabulation, all prefectures, nationwide, monthly — Number of employed persons by age group and industry (January 1985–December 2009), based on the 10th and 11th revisions to the industrial classification
Labour Force Survey, Basic Tabulation, all prefectures, nationwide, monthly — Number of employed persons by agriculture/forestry and non-agriculture/non-forestry, employment status, and working hours during the last 1 week of the month (10 categories) (January 2000–December 2010)
Labour Force Survey, Basic Tabulation, all prefectures, nationwide, monthly — Average weekly hours worked and total weekly hours worked by agriculture/forestry and non-agriculture/non-forestry and employment status (January 1985–December 2010)
Labour Force Survey, Basic Tabulation, all prefectures, nationwide, monthly — Number of employees by industry and establishment size (January 1985–December 2009), based on the 10th and 11th revisions to the industrial classification
Labour Force Survey, Basic Tabulation, all prefectures, nationwide, monthly — Number of employed persons by industry and employment status (January 1985–December 2009), based on the 10th and 11th revisions to the industrial classification
G20 technology meeting: US urges countries to minimize intervention in AI rules
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
At the G20 technology meeting, the United States promoted the “Carolina Principles,” calling on countries to take a light-touch approach to AI regulation to encourage industrial innovation and business opportunities.
Flooding on Nepal border leaves more than 2.4 million tons of debris, UN estimates
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Severe flooding along the China-Nepal border has killed more than 1,000 people and generated more than 2.4 million tons of waste, according to an initial UN estimate, underscoring the immense challenges of post-disaster cleanup and reconstruction.
Companies mentioned：United Nations Development Programme、CNN
Trump's promise to lower gas prices may fall short! Venezuela's oil infrastructure is in disrepair; boosting output will take at least 5 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Trump announced oil talks with Venezuela, but experts say aging infrastructure means gasoline prices will not fall in the short term. Increasing production is expected to take more than 5 years.
What is happening to global bond markets? Oil prices, AI and US debt of $40 trillion are all setting off alarms
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Government bond yields in major countries around the world have reached their highest levels in decades. Factors include rising oil prices, increased bond issuance by AI-related companies and U.S. debt exceeding $40 trillion. Market anxiety is growing.
Ternus takes over Apple and makes a bold announcement! On his first day, he calls next week's event “spectacular”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
On his first day as Apple’s new CEO, John Ternus previewed a “spectacular” major event on September 10. He also hinted at a new iPhone, a foldable device, and future development of smart glasses and home robots, emphasizing continuity in the company’s product strategy.
Chinese goods flood global markets! US wants G20 to join forces to raise trade barriers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The United States is calling for stronger trade barriers at the G20 to counter China’s export-dependent economy. This is part of an effort to address global trade imbalances, with tensions rising particularly in the electric vehicle and semiconductor sectors.
Bessent pressures Kazuo Ueda in person! Urges Japan to adopt steady policies and avoid sharp exchange-rate fluctuations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent met with Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda and called for stable monetary policy to avoid sharp exchange-rate fluctuations. China’s trade imbalance is a focus at the G20, where reaching consensus has been difficult.
US military launches fierce airstrikes on Iran! Trump warns: “More devastating attacks are still to come”; oil prices surge more than 4%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. military launched airstrikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, and President Trump warned of further attacks. Rising geopolitical tensions sent oil prices surging more than 4%.
《Video of Yuzuru Hanyu filming his memory book released for the first time!》A gentle moment with Pooh, showing a side different from the expressions he displays on the ice
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Price: 22,000 yen (tax included)
40 pages of text
Reservation period: through October 20, 2026 (Tuesday)
Expected to arrive at bookstores on or after May 27, 2027 (Thursday)
Fashion eyewear brand “RIM BY JINS” launches the second installment of its ambassador campaign “RIM loves MISAMO,” with the concept film unveiled today!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
RIM BY JINS will launch its second collaboration campaign with MISAMO on September 2, 2026. The campaign will feature the release of a concept film and a sales promotion with limited-edition stickers, highlighting the appeal of fashion eyewear.
Kiyoshi Hikawa’s Misora Hibari cover album out today and available to stream! He will perform the classic “Kawa no Nagare no Yō ni” live on 日本テレビ’s “DayDay.”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Featuring all 13 tracks
Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)
Following Kiyoshi Hikawa’s activities as he races through 2026 at a furious pace
2026 Crystal Chain Summit》AI does not bring a new cycle! Hsu Hsiu-lan is bullish on rising silicon wafer volumes and prices, with healthy negotiations over long-term contract price adjustments
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
環球晶圓 Chairman 徐秀蘭 said at the 2026 Crystal Chain Summit that AI is driving structural change in the semiconductor industry, not a short-term cycle. She expects both silicon wafer prices and volume to rise over the next 2 years, and said negotiations to adjust long-term contract prices are progressing healthily.
GlobalWafers compares power conditions across 9 countries! 徐秀蘭: Taiwan faces greater pressure, with power supply, space and costs still to be addressed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
環球晶圓 Chairwoman 徐秀蘭 said Taiwan faces pressure over power, space and costs in developing AI. Taiwan may lag in the short term, but remains a key enabler of the global AI supply chain.
Cross-strait semiconductor division of labor becoming increasingly difficult! 徐秀蘭: Taiwan's greatest advantage remains being “trusted”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
環球晶圓 Chairwoman 徐秀蘭 said geopolitics is making the cross-strait division of labor in semiconductors increasingly difficult. Taiwan's greatest advantage is being “trusted,” she said, emphasizing the importance of ecosystem resilience and materials alliances.
[Residential fire] [A residential fire in Xīwèi Village, Magong City, Penghu County, at 12:21 on the 31st was extinguished; 1 man was rescued with no signs of life and taken to hospital] Initial (final) report
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 內政部消防署
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1 man rescued with no signs of life and taken to hospital
The scene was a 4-story reinforced-concrete building
11 rented studio apartments on each floor, 44 in total
The Fire Department deployed 8 vehicles and 18 personnel
[Factory fire] [A fire at the 竹洲工業股份有限公司 factory on Nangang 3rd Road, Nantou City, Nantou County, at 17:39 on the 31st was extinguished, with no casualties] Final report
1 new domestic case of severe enterovirus infection reported; enterovirus transmission risk rises during the back-to-school season. Parents and childcare and education facilities urged to monitor children's health and maintain hand hygiene and environmental cleanliness
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 衛福部疾病管制署
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1 new domestic case of severe enterovirus infection reported
Enterovirus visits in week 34 (August 23 to August 29) totaled 7,058 outpatient and emergency department visits
Up 5.5% from the previous week (6,690 visits)
A cumulative 7 confirmed cases of severe enterovirus infection so far this year (2026)
Chlorine bleach solution at a concentration of 500 ppm
華南商業銀行 was found to have deficiencies in its anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism operations, raising concerns about sound business operations. It is hereby ordered to rectify the deficiencies pursuant to Article 61-1, Paragraph 1 of the Banking Act.