[Only 8.4% of data entrusted to AI is “fit for production”] Metadata is what will determine winners and losers in the agent era. “AI × Data Weekly Insight” now available for free
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Only 8.4% of companies said the data they feed into AI is “reliable enough for production use”
Enterprise AI is said to have entered a “two-speed race,” in which only companies with a well-prepared data foundation are achieving results.
The biggest barriers to production deployment cited were “data quality and trust (75.9%)” and “lack of context and lineage (63.5%).”
Companies mentioned：株式会社パタンナー、McKinsey、イー・エージェンシー、イルグルム「アドエビス」、baserCMS、The Modern Data Company
Looks like a classic dress shoe, but offers a barefoot feel with a wide toe box and zero drop: “Birchbury Brenston (バーチベリーブレンストン),” a barefoot dress shoe, to launch in Japan through a campaign on Makuake
Held alongside one of Indonesia’s largest pop culture events: ACG industry B2B matchmaking event “Jakarta Futura Connectiva 2026” to take place in Jakarta on Oct. 3 and 4
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Indonesia has more than 150 million active gamers
The population is more than 280 million
Expected to be released between 2028 and 2029
Companies mentioned：インドネシアン・コミックス協会、Asosiasi Komik Indonesia、AKSI、Culture Weaver合同会社、Panorama Media
[For high school teachers] Student essays: “What should you look for, and how should you advise?” How to assess and teach essays that earn recognition at leading national, public and private universities
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Since its founding, 98% of students who completed the curriculum have been accepted to their preferred schools through holistic admissions or recommendation-based admissions
The acceptance rate at students’ preferred schools was 100% in the 2022 academic year
“International cooperation supported by 120 kg of used postage stamps each year”: Online event marking International Charity Day to be held on Sept. 8
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
NGO Share will hold an online event on Sept. 8 to mark International Charity Day and introduce how used postage stamps support international cooperation. The event will highlight the connection between work on the ground in Timor-Leste and support from Japan.
Our service, which makes it easy to screen for 16 types of drugs simply by “wiping with gauze,” has now been adopted at 335 business locations
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The simple drug screening service provided by 株式会社ネクストリンク has now been adopted at 335 business locations. It has been taken up across a wide range of industries, particularly transportation, and is attracting attention as a workplace safety measure.
A surprise drone show to celebrate BTS member JUNG KOOK’s birthday! センイルJAPAN and Drone Show Japan join forces to launch the new fan promotion “Oshikatsu Drone Show”
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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A display celebrating a birthday with 1,000 drones lit up the night sky
On Aug. 30, 2026, a surprise birthday drone show was held to celebrate Jungkook’s birthday (Sept. 1)
Starting Sept. 1, 2026, sales will begin for the new fan promotion (birthday/support advertising), “Oshikatsu Drone Show,” which uses drones to display messages and motifs dedicated to fans’ favorite artists in the night sky
[Hankyu Delica frozen foods] Easy to prepare in the microwave! A satisfying one-dish meal from a prepared-food maker: Introducing the fall 2026 lineup of One Dish Deli!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Hankyu Delica announced 12 frozen food products for fall 2026 under its “One Dish Deli” brand, including 2 new products and 1 revamped product. The lineup draws on the strengths of a prepared-food maker to offer convenient, nutritionally balanced meals.
New leather bags and charms inspired by endangered species from the popular animal series
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Motherhouse has launched new additions to its animal series inspired by endangered species. The collection combines artisans’ skills with a social message, strengthening the brand’s sustainable values.
Stayway, operator of Subsidy Cloud, establishes Gifu City branch to strengthen business support for companies in Gifu Prefecture
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Stayway, operator of the subsidy-support DX service “Subsidy Cloud,” has opened a branch in Gifu City to strengthen support for small and medium-sized businesses in Gifu Prefecture. The strategic expansion will broaden support for subsidy use through collaboration with local financial institutions and municipalities.
“My Strange World,” presented for Space Month in September: 5 short films invite viewers into a moving miniature world, an imagined universe and inner disquiet, and into strange, fantastical dimensions. Streaming begins on BSSTO on Sept. 2
“Scalp D Electro Shot Pro,” a professional scalp-care device developed with a clinic-inspired approach, to launch a presale project on Makuake starting Monday, Sept. 7
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Weight: approx. 256 g
Price: ¥35,200 (tax included)
EMS and vibration deliver approximately 7,650 or more vibrations per minute
m'sbraque's signature Side Seamless Jacket is back for the first time in roughly 10-plus years. It arrives as an exclusive made-to-order set-up for Nano Universe.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Nano Universe has brought back m'sbraque's Side Seamless Jacket for the first time in about 10 years, and will sell it at an exclusive event. Rare deadstock ties will also be offered, drawing attention.
Former Japanese national gymnastics team member Kenzo Shirai and former professional soccer player Yuto Takeoka appear in The Authority Match, a special interview series for the Knee Joint Pain Relief Guide
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Users can easily search approximately 10,000 orthopedic clinics nationwide, among other features
Medmain launches PidPort Personal Plan, a cloud service for personal use to store pathology images, and offers a 3-month free campaign
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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The plan, normally priced at ¥3,980 per month and offering 50GB of storage, is available free for 3 months from the start of use
Customers who sign up for plans with 100GB or 250GB of storage can also use the coupon code below to receive a ¥3,980 discount on their monthly fee for 3 months from the start of use.
A book offering perspectives to consider before asking a designer or AI for help—something never published before—is now on sale: “Products Sell Through Design! 6 Perspectives on Creating Products That Sell for Product Planners”!
The office romance story Okaeri, Hatsukoi, with cumulative sales topping ¥400 million, will be adapted into a live-action drama in MBS's Drama Fill slot starting October 8 (Thursday)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Approximately 300,000 followers in total
Ranked 16th in the Web Manga category of the “Next Manga Award 2025”
What happens if you invest ¥30,000 a month for 25 years? A book based on the true story of a woman who built ¥90 million in retirement savings from ¥3 million in savings is now on sale
脱・税理士スガワラくん to appear at a special interview seminar celebrating the publication of restaurant management consultant Kenichi Yoshitome's first book, “The New Rules Known Only to Thriving Restaurants,” on September 8, 2026 (Tuesday)
徐勉生's view: Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar is actually saving Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar commented on the issue of unification with Taiwan by force, prompting a backlash from Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. His remarks could be interpreted as a warning to Taiwan and reflect a shared understanding in the international community.
陳朝平's view: How can a summer insect talk about ice? A dissenting letter to 李文忠 on “Mainlanders”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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Mr. 李 divides Taiwan's modern history into the period of rule by the two Chiangs and the period of democratic development, using 1949 and 1990 as dividing points.
From the 2000 change of governing party through the 民進黨 administration that began in 2016 and continues to this day, what achievements has Taiwan had in culture, the arts, film and television, academia, and technology on the international stage that are worth celebrating?
張瑞雄's view: In ancient times, sick wards provided emergency care; today, hospital beds are hard to come by
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A patient awaiting a hospital bed in the emergency department of National Taiwan University Hospital died after 12 days, prompting discussion of healthcare system reform. Citing the sick wards of the Song dynasty, author 張瑞雄 called for greater attention to genuinely available medical resources.
2026 EU Investment Forum: Taiwanese investment in Europe up 650% in a decade! 賴清德 urges signing agreements to avoid double taxation and protect investment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwanese investment in the EU grew 650% over the past decade, reflecting a trend toward supply-chain clustering. President 賴清德 urged the signing of an agreement to avoid double taxation and an investment protection agreement to deepen Taiwan-EU industrial cooperation.
Humanoid robots contain about US$500 worth of semiconductors per unit! 英飛凌: More than 40 joints and just 2 hours of battery life; safety and energy efficiency are key
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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The semiconductor value in each humanoid robot is about US$500
曲兆祥's view: Will the Zhubei mayoral race undermine the foundation of KMT-TPP cooperation?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Zhubei mayoral election has triggered a crisis in cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Taiwan People's Party. 吳旭智's insistence on running has derailed coordination and could affect the Hsinchu County magistrate race, heightening political tensions.
台積電 backs European chip startups on 3 fronts! Its teaching materials have reached 80 universities, it has partnered with 150 professors, and 1,200 students have completed training
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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80 universities in Europe
150 professors
1,200 students
2,000 design personnel specializing in radio-frequency and analog technologies
Opinion: From patching the gaps in Zhubei to New Taipei's “New Chuan-Flow”—how will 李四川 and the blue-white camp respond?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
An analysis of candidate Lee Sichuan’s campaign strategy in the New Taipei City mayoral election and the developments in blue-white cooperation. The focus is on how Lee Sichuan’s administrative experience and engineering capabilities shape his campaign strategy, as well as the Kuomintang’s response.
2026 EU Investment Forum: 台積電's German plant is on track! 侯永清: Subsidies can only lower the barrier to building a plant; without long-term demand, it cannot be sustained
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
台積電 Senior Vice President 侯永清 said at the 2026 EU Investment Forum that subsidies can only lower the barrier to building a plant and cannot solve long-term operational challenges. The German plant is on track because it is supported by demand from automotive customers.
Opinion: Looking from Tainan to Yilan—brainwashing billboards: Where is the money coming from?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Campaign signs have been installed in excessive numbers in Tainan and Yilan, drawing criticism as “brainwashing propaganda.” The unclear sources of funding and illegal placement on farmland have raised concerns, putting political fairness in question.
羅天一's view: A different way of thinking about banking, insurance, trusts and blood donation centers—a long-term care mutual aid concept that moves from “barter” to “service exchange”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
To address the shortage of care workers in a super-aged society, a mutual-aid model called “service-for-service exchange” is proposed, combining systems for blood donation, banking, insurance and trusts. The aim is to provide sustainable support through social capital and institutional design.
胡又天's column: The mainland Chinese AI video craze—“paradigm reconstruction” or a “second Cultural Revolution”?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
On the Chinese internet, a new narrative of legitimacy around “the people versus privilege” and “the state versus bureaucrats” is taking shape through AI videos and historical content. Also called the “Huaxia Literary Renaissance” or the “Second Cultural Revolution,” it has become a powerful grassroots trend.
Opinion: 高市早苗 at 300 days—has Japan found another strong prime minister after 安倍?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In October 2025, Sanae Takaichi took office as Japan’s first female prime minister and governed for more than 300 days. In the 2026 House of Representatives election, the Liberal Democratic Party won 316 seats, establishing a strong political base. The government is promoting an industrial policy centered on national strategy.
Bai Lu and Dilraba lose out! Online voters name their top 10 post-90s Chinese drama goddesses, with the crown going to her: a household name in China who rose from child star to a reputation powerhouse
Opinion: Is Taipei Metro removing poles and seats just to cram more people into train cars?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The removal of poles and seats from Taipei Metro cars has sparked controversy, with members of the public questioning whether the move is solely intended to increase passenger capacity at the expense of comfort and safety. The author criticizes the policy as reflecting the government’s disregard for human-centered design, leaving residents feeling almost like refugees under totalitarian rule.
Opinion: How the reappointment of a school principal with a doctorate shows the deep roots of food and farming education and character education in Tainan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Chen Ching-lin, principal of Guantian Elementary School in Tainan, has been reappointed. He pursued a doctorate while working and promoted food and farming education and character education, setting an example of lifelong learning with far-reaching significance for education in Taiwan.
Japan’s first prime minister to skillfully use social media as a strategy: Excerpt from “Sanae Takaichi’s Offensive” (1)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In 2025, Sanae Takaichi became Japan’s first female prime minister and used social media to communicate information, promoting political transparency. Breaking away from the traditional media system, she opened a new era of direct dialogue with the public.
Earnings: Palo Alto revenue surges 34% as AI security demand heats up, with acquisitions continuing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Against a backdrop of rising demand for AI security, Palo Alto Networks’ fourth-quarter revenue rose 34%, beating market expectations. This signals long-term growth and shows that businesses are accelerating investment in AI defense.
Google reportedly set to launch Gemini 3.8 Flash as soon as Wednesday, seeking to narrow AI coding gap
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Google DeepMind is developing a new AI model, Gemini 3.8 Flash, which is scheduled to be announced on Wednesday. It will strengthen programming capabilities and differentiate the company in its competition with OpenAI and Anthropic. Its small size enables rapid development, and the company aims to strengthen its position in the enterprise AI market.
高盛 CEO bullish on US economic outlook! AI to bring “unprecedented” productivity growth
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
高盛 CEO David Solomon said the spread of AI would drive “extraordinary” productivity growth and expressed optimism about the U.S. economy and markets. While acknowledging geopolitical risks and the impact of elections, he maintained an overall positive outlook.
US House overwhelmingly passes stopgap funding bill to avert government shutdown before midterm elections
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a stopgap spending bill, averting a government shutdown. With the midterm elections approaching, the two parties cooperated. This is important for maintaining political stability.
Trump again moves to restrict birthright citizenship; US may require proof of identity from parents applying for children’s passports
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
To restrict birthright citizenship, the Trump administration is considering a new rule requiring the U.S. State Department to demand parents’ identification when children apply for passports. The move could lead to constitutional disputes and lawsuits.
Precious metals close: Treasury yields and dollar both rise, sending gold to a 2-week low
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Gold prices fell more than 2% to a 2-week low amid rising U.S. Treasury yields and a stronger dollar. Technical selling also weighed on the market, spreading losses across precious metals.
Putin says Russian forces will defeat Ukrainian troops, adding that Moscow will not negotiate with “terrorists”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Russian President Vladimir Putin called Ukrainian forces “terrorists” and declared that their military collapse was “inevitable.” At the same time, he offered some indication that a diplomatic solution was possible.
Global bond selloff sends yields on US, Japanese, German, British and Australian debt to multiyear highs
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Government bond yields in the United States, Japan, Germany, the United Kingdom and Australia reached multi-year highs. Inflation concerns and expectations of tighter monetary policy are behind the move, as investors’ risk appetite shifts.
US stocks after the close: US military strikes Iran again, oil surges, global bonds sell off; Dow falls more than 400 points, Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunges more than 2%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. military attacked Iran again, sending oil prices sharply higher amid shipping risks in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. stocks fell across the board as inflation concerns and expectations of interest rate hikes mounted, with the Dow dropping more than 400 points. Geopolitical tensions have had a serious impact on financial markets.
Bessent: Strait of Hormuz to be “bypassed” within 2 years, becoming “worthless” to the oil industry
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said the Strait of Hormuz would be “bypassed” for oil transportation within 2 years as Middle Eastern countries build land pipelines, rendering it “industrially worthless.” His outlook suggests a diversification of geopolitical risks and U.S. energy independence.
Too many AI data centers being built? Prominent investor pushes back: Not enough is the problem! $50 billion in computing power can pay for itself in 10 months
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Noted investor Gavin Baker said the problem is a shortage of computing power, not overbuilding AI data centers. He said an investment of $50 billion could be recouped in 10 months, emphasizing the importance of growing demand.
Companies mentioned：Atreides Management、a16z、Nebius、CoreWeave、NVIDIA、Blackstone、KKR、Apollo Global Management、OpenAI、Anthropic、Meta Platforms、Alphabet、Microsoft
US expands airstrikes on Iran; Mojtaba vows to teach US an “unforgettable lesson,” Trump warns against retaliation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. military carried out airstrikes in response to threats by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian leaders vowed retaliation, and President Trump warned of further attacks. Rising tensions in the Middle East are affecting oil markets.
Energy close: US-Iran fighting flares up again! Crude surges more than 5%, Brent hits 5-week high, WTI back above $90
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A renewed military clash between the United States and Iran sent oil prices temporarily soaring more than 5%. Brent and WTI hit 5-week highs. Risks to supply from the Middle East have resurfaced, affecting the energy market as a whole.
Companies mentioned：Marathon Petroleum、Chevron、Valero Energy
Taiwan stocks surged nearly 820 points on the first trading day of September, nearing 47,000. 台積電 and AMD unveiled next-generation liquid-cooling technology to address heat from AI’s high power consumption, while major developments also emerged in the financial and manufacturing sectors.
三星電子 has secured 70% of its high-bandwidth memory capacity through long-term contracts extending to 2031, as AI demand surges, leaving spot prices 4–5 times higher than contract prices. The move is changing the cyclical nature of the memory market and underscoring tight supply.
Yuan Zhifeng column: Short-selling ratio in Hong Kong stocks remains high
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Hong Kong stock short-selling ratio rose to 22.2%, with market volatility intensifying. 吉利汽車 was recommended on the back of sales growth, 蔚來 returned to profitability, but major technology stocks broadly fell.