# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-04 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 2 of 4

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 161 items from 4 sources; Japan, 154 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## New merchandise, including an Archer/Gilgamesh acrylic art stand from Fate/Grand Order, is coming from 二次元コスパ! Some items will be available in advance at Tokyo Game Show 2026 [株式会社コスパ]

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001640.000099047.html
- anchor: #n2488455
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コスパ、二次元コスパ、COSPA inc.、TYPE-MOON、FGO PROJECT

Facts:
- 2,420 yen each (tax included)
- 1,650 yen each (tax included)
- 6,930 yen (tax included)
- More than 2,500 items annually

## The long-awaited second wave of merchandise for the Hetalia 20th Anniversary Original Artwork Exhibition WorldFesta has been revealed! Popular Nekotalia merchandise is also coming

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008894.000016756.html
- anchor: #n2488454
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フロンティアワークス、アニメイトグループ、集英社、イープラス

Facts:
- Random Square Metal Can Badge (13 types): 990 yen each (tax included)
- Random Square Metal Can Badge (Complete Box): 12,870 yen (tax included)
- A4 Clear File: 550 yen (tax included)
- Acrylic Hair Clip (8 types): 880 yen each (tax included)
- Speech Bubble Memo Pad (8 designs): 880 yen (tax included)
- Plush Tape Measure: 1,650 yen (tax included)
- Random Fluffy Badge (Nekotalia) (8 types): 770 yen each (tax included)
- Random Mini Acrylic Block Magnet (Nekotalia) (8 types): 880 yen each (tax included)
- T-shirt (Nekotalia): 3,850 yen (tax included)
- Advance admission ticket: 2,300 yen (tax included)
- Advance admission ticket + passport case with bonus: 4,300 yen (tax included)

## Nonverbal theater production GEAR reaches 5,500 performances

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000162406.html
- anchor: #n2488440
- Companies mentioned: リッジクリエイティブ株式会社、ART COMPLEXグループ、IBDB（Internet Broadway Database）、Tripadvisor

Facts:
- 5,500 performances to date
- More than 370,000 visitors to date
- Visitors from more than 80 countries
- 1,463 Google reviews
- Rating: 4.8
- 535 Tripadvisor reviews
- Premium: 7,800 yen
- Standard: 5,800 yen
- Economy: 3,800 yen
- Premium: 5,800 yen
- Standard: 4,800 yen
- Economy: 2,800 yen
- Premium: 1,800 yen
- Standard: 1,300 yen

## ロックスライフ launches AI Search Report Card, a service that scores out of 100 how companies appear in AI results

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000176171.html
- anchor: #n2488439
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ロックスライフ、ChatGPT、Gemini、Google AI Mode

Facts:
- Visualized on a 100-point scale
- More than 20 billion yen in fundraising support to date
- Investor membership of around 40,000

## Contribution to the October 2026 issue of the monthly journal Corporate Accounting

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000087491.html
- anchor: #n2488438
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社中央経済社ホールディングス、株式会社IR Agents

## 【CHPT.⁹】累計販売数39万本突破！今大注目のチャプトナインから”カプセル弾ける”美容爆弾クリームが新発売！

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000170007.html
- anchor: #n2488437
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スマートコスメ、CHPT.⁹、Amazon、楽天市場、Qoo10、TikTokShop

Facts:
- Official website exclusive price: ¥2,970 (tax included)

## The Sumikko Gurashi the Movie: The Sky Kingdom and the Two of Us Nagoya Dai Nagoya Building Quest Rally is coming

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000128943.html
- anchor: #n2488436
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イマーシブ・ラボ、日本すみっコぐらし協会映画部

Facts:
- Quest Rally Kit: 1,200 yen (before tax)
- Approximately 40 minutes
- Approximately 70 minutes

## A radio drama about keirin, starring voice actor Sumire Uesaka, airs on interfm. The Toyama story of Sayonara☆Keirin Uncle begins Saturday, September 5! Naomi Ohzora joins the third installment as an office worker in search of “winning meals”!

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000184876.html
- anchor: #n2488435
- Companies mentioned: InterFM897、JKA、JFN Pods、Spotify、Amazon Music、Apple Podcast、radiko podcast、ラジオクラウド、青二プロダクション、立命館大学、FM愛媛

Facts:
- Broadcast starts at 24:20
- A 32-episode serial drama
- Tokyo: 89.7 MHz
- Yokohama: 76.5 MHz
- September 5, 2026
- February–March 2027

## Hakuba Happo-One Ski Resort in Nagano Prefecture kicks off the 2026–2027 winter season! Discounted advance lift tickets go on sale October 1

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000150565.html
- anchor: #n2488434
- Companies mentioned: 八方尾根開発株式会社、白馬観光開発株式会社、POW JAPAN、サステナブル・リゾート・アライアンス（SRA）

Facts:
- Elevation difference: 1,071 m
- Total length: 23,000 m
- Longest run: approximately 8,000 m
- A total of 21 lifts serve the ski area
- 通常9,800円の1日券が最大39%OFF
- Up to 39% off
- A package deal that adds a 1,500-yen lunch voucher to a 1-day pass
- 30% off a 2-day pass
- Add 1,000 yen to any ticket type to choose a POW ticket

## Produced by JAEJOONG! New-generation boy group VAYONN to hold its first fan meeting in Japan on Sunday, November 8!

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000145112.html
- anchor: #n2488433
- Companies mentioned: JAEJOONG、VAYONN、iNKODE Entertainment

Facts:
- Reserved seating: 9,500 yen (tax included)
- VAYONN is a 6-member boy group consisting of MASATO, SEN, AYANG, JINYU, TERU and MANO.

## [Fan meetings resume] The third fan meeting by ブリアナ・ギガンテ will be held in Akita! Applications for the ticket lottery are open for a limited time until 23:59 on Monday, September 7, 2026!

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000117319.html
- anchor: #n2488432
- Companies mentioned: 有限会社ぬまくら、ichinosai、ブリアナ・ギガンテ

Facts:
- YouTube channel surpasses 500,000 subscribers
- The YouTube channel has grown to more than 580,000 subscribers
- [Price] 9,900 yen (tax included)
- Capital: ¥3,000,000

## [Joint anniversary event] Emi Nitta vs. Riho Iida!? An outdoor sports day where fans compete alongside them will be held at 東武動物公園 on October 12 [Sports Day]

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000063.000018914.html
- anchor: #n2488431
- Companies mentioned: vivit株式会社、新田恵海ファンクラブ「EmiRing◎」、飯田里穂ファンクラブ「Rippi-ohana」、東武動物公園、キャンプ・アウトドアWebマガジン「hinata」

Facts:
- October 12, 2026
- 13:00開場
- 14:00開演予定
- 25th anniversary of Riho Iida's debut
- 45th anniversary of 東武動物公園's opening

## A POP UP STORE featuring newly drawn illustrations from the TV anime Tokyo Ghoul is coming!

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000180393.html
- anchor: #n2488430
- Companies mentioned: 円谷フィールズホールディングス株式会社、株式会社デジタル・フロンティア、集英社、東京喰種製作委員会

Facts:
- Event period: Friday, Sept. 18, 2026–Sunday, Sept. 27
- During the event, customers who spend 3,000 yen or more, including tax, at the venue

## Which Ottocast AI Box should you choose during the 楽天 Super Sale? A guide to the features and selection of the OttoAibox P3 Pro, OttoAibox E2 and Play2Video Ultra

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000085.000102847.html
- anchor: #n2488429
- Companies mentioned: Ottocast、楽天、Google、YouTube、Netflix、Amazon、X、Instagram

Facts:
- 8GB RAM
- 128GB storage
- 4GB RAM
- 64GB storage
- Up to 5 apps
- 15% OFF
- 2026/09/04 20:00
- 2026/09/11 01:59
- 03-6899-5571
- 8:00
- 16:00

## Meitetsu World Travel will exhibit at Tourism EXPO Japan 2026

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000088.000095094.html
- anchor: #n2488428
- Companies mentioned: 名鉄観光サービス株式会社、公益社団法人日本観光振興協会、一般社団法人日本旅行業協会（JATA）、日本政府観光局（JNTO）

Facts:
- September 24 (Thursday)–27 (Sunday), 2026

## Great for apparel and festivals! オリジナルプリント.jp launches 2 classic 5.6 oz T-shirts

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000148.000085001.html
- anchor: #n2488427
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イメージ・マジック、オリジナルプリント.jp、D-FACTORY、United Athle

Facts:
- More than 2,500 types of items
- Starting Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026
- Price: from 770 yen
- Minimum order: 1 item
- Capital: ¥347.96 million

## 大人気イラストレーターねむりねむ先生の『隣の席の女の子』オンラインくじが登場！新規描き下ろしイラストのグッズが9月5日(土)10:00より販売開始！

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000154.000121219.html
- anchor: #n2488426
- Companies mentioned: ねむりねむ、株式会社サトクリフ、くじクリフ、トゥーヴァージンズパブリッシンググループ

Facts:
- On sale from 10:00 on Saturday, September 5, 2026
- 販売価格：1回 770円(税込)
- Sales period: Saturday, 2026年9月5日, 10:00–Monday, 10月5日, 17:59

## Labor shortages, aging facilities and intensifying competition: How will Japan’s manufacturing industry drive change? Special feature “IMPROVE 2026” to be held at Manufacturing DX EXPO

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000250.000078233.html
- anchor: #n2488425
- Companies mentioned: エバーリッジ株式会社、Tebiki株式会社、株式会社ブーステック、株式会社スプラム、イハツ工業株式会社、三菱電機、日産自動車、ダイハツ

Facts:
- 3 days, from September 30 (Wednesday) to October 2 (Friday), 2026
- 10:00–17:00 each day

## STARGLOW unveils artist visuals and jacket artwork for 1st album “Aurora”

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000264.000118793.html
- anchor: #n2488424
- Companies mentioned: STARGLOW、BMSG、NME、オリコン、Billboard JAPAN、MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN

Facts:
- To be released on Wednesday, 2026年11月18日
- オリコン週間デジタルシングルランキング1位
- No. 2 on the Billboard JAPAN Hot 100

## 【AMBER GAMES×KENEI DESIGN】New game announced: “HEIMA (ヘイマ),” an immersive spatial puzzle-action game about searching for a brother who vanished into a parallel world; set to appear at Tokyo Game Show ２０２６

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000266.000112870.html
- anchor: #n2488423
- Companies mentioned: AMBER GAMES、KENEI DESIGN、BS朝日、PHINEX、Bandai Namco Studios Inc.、Phoenixx Inc.

Facts:
- Release date: ２０２８年
- Indie Game Corner: 09-C64

## Yuki Amami says, “I approached it as if I were a detective or police officer”; appears at press conference for “Yuki Amami’s Art Mystery”: “Join me on a journey to explore Vermeer!”

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000267.000112870.html
- anchor: #n2488422
- Companies mentioned: BS朝日、テレビ朝日、テレビマンユニオン、大阪中之島美術館、マウリッツハイス美術館、ハーグ国立古文書館、アムステルダム国立美術館

Facts:
- Commemorating BS朝日’s 25th anniversary
- Vermeer, who died exactly 350 years ago
- Only 三十数点 works survive
- He left behind fewer than 五十 works over his lifetime
- 6 Vermeer works
- 21 years after Vermeer’s death
- 二十一点
- Sunday, September 6, 9 p.m.–11 p.m.

## “神セール”がスタート！ 夏のダメージ髪をいたわるアレティのヘアアイロンが100本限定で半額

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000363.000008638.html
- anchor: #n2488421
- Companies mentioned: Areti.、アレティ、楽天

Facts:
- Limited to 100 pieces
- 50% OFF
- Regular price: ¥8,990
- Limited to 100 units: ¥4,490
- From 80℃
- Up to 200℃
- In increments of 5℃
- 20mm wide

## “Jura,” a hugely popular creator on Young Magazine Web, spins a captivating tale of forbidden desire: TV anime “Her Friend”【完全デレギュラ版】 to stream exclusively on AnimeFesta!

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000438.000015126.html
- anchor: #n2488420
- Companies mentioned: AnimeFesta、ウェイブ、講談社、Quad、デレギュラ、ComicFesta、Coolmic、OceanVeil

Facts:
- From 01:05 on Monday, 2026年10月5日
- Monday, May 10, 2021
- Capital: 73 million yen

## Perfume inspired by the “oshi-katsu” producing “voice youth” rom-com TV anime “Midnight Heart Tune”!

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000548.000045988.html
- anchor: #n2488419
- Companies mentioned: フェアリーテイル株式会社、講談社、関西テレビ、フジテレビ、BS朝日、AT-X

Facts:
- Size: 50 ml
- Perfume: ¥5,500 each (tax included)

## 【おうちにプロ】Survey on air conditioner cleaning among households with allergies

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000599.000117030.html
- anchor: #n2488418
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ゼロアクセル、おうちにプロ、クラウドワークス、株式会社ゼロアド、株式会社BimoRa、株式会社ワンプレート、株式会社ザ・建物

Facts:
- 84% of respondents feel that allergy-related coughing, sneezing, runny noses and itching among family members (including themselves) occur or worsen
- Number of survey respondents: 100
- 4000 or more registered contractors nationwide
- Established April 2020

## 【First TV anime theme song announced!】Naptime girl unit “Suupeas” to perform the ending theme for TV anime “Starting a Different World Conquest with the Goddess of Zero Believers,” airing and streaming from October 11 (Sunday) (˘ω˘) zzz

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000964.000025517.html
- anchor: #n2488417
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TWIN PLANET、株式会社インクストゥエンター、Suupeas、BS朝日、TOKYO MX、AT-X、dアニメストア、U-NEXT、アニメ放題、BEEEEM、SHIBUYA XXI、ビナウォーク、代官山SPACE ODD、日本プロ麻雀連盟、ヒプノシスマイク、デートウォーズ

Facts:
- Broadcasting and streaming will begin sequentially from October 11 (Sunday)
- 10月9日(金)0時
- TikTok has more than 330,000 followers
- Age: 27
- Age: 24

## REAL AKIBA BOYZ to release “Akiba Saikō!,” theme song for “Akiba 3150” at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, via streaming

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001007.000060459.html
- anchor: #n2488416
- Companies mentioned: REAL AKIBA BOYZ、二人目のジャイアン、らっぷびと、アリレム、METEORA st.、株式会社リアルアキバ・コミュニケーションズ

Facts:
- Live event “Akiba 3150,” to be held at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Saturday, 2026年9月19日
- 2026年9月7日（月）0:00より配信リリースします
- Overindulgence seats: 110,000 yen
- VIP seats: 33,000 yen
- A seats: 8,800 yen
- B seats: 6,600 yen
- UNDER18 (B seats): 3,300 yen
- More than 100 players joined

## Post-event mail-order sales begin for “from RED 6th Anniversary Collaboration Cafe by THEキャラCAFE”!

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001073.000069812.html
- anchor: #n2488415
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コンテンツシード、THEキャラCAFE、THEキャラ

Facts:
- Price: ¥550 (tax included)
- Set: ¥5,500 (tax included)
- Price: ¥440 (tax included)
- Set: ¥4,400 (tax included)
- Price: 770 yen each (tax included)
- Price: 880 yen each (tax included)
- Price: 1,320 yen each (tax included)
- Price: 2,200 yen each (tax included)
- Price: 1,980 yen each (tax included)
- Price: ¥19,800 each (tax included)

## 歩くと首からずれる冷感タオルの“小さな不便”に着目。ベルモンドからループ付き新タイプが3枚セット1,898円で登場

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001151.000079792.html
- anchor: #n2488414
- Companies mentioned: Fun Standard株式会社、ベルモンド、Amazon、楽天市場

Facts:
- The regular price of the loop-attached type is ¥1,898 for a 3-piece set (tax included)
- Approx. 100cm × approx. 30cm
- UV protection rate of up to approximately 98% confirmed

## 【9/26(土)】Shogo Yamazaki 10th ANNIVERSARY LIVE TOUR2026 “Midnight Drift” [Tokyo opening show] (2 parts): archive to stream exclusively on ニコニコ生放送

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001392.000056982.html
- anchor: #n2488413
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ドワンゴ、ドワンゴジェイピー、ニコニコ生放送、ニコニコプレミアム、エンタステージ

Facts:
- Price: ¥3,500 (tax included) + service fee of ¥350 (tax included)
- Shogo Yamazaki 10th ANNIVERSARY LIVE TOUR2026 “Midnight Drift”
- Broadcast date and time: Saturday, 2026年9月26日; Part 1 at 19:00, Part 2 at 21:00
- Time-shift (archive) viewing available through 23:59 on Saturday, 22026年10月17日

## “Nijitaun 8-chōme” arrives from にじさんじ! Sales begin at 18:00 on Monday, 2026年9月7日!

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001626.000030865.html
- anchor: #n2488412
- Companies mentioned: にじさんじ、ANYCOLOR株式会社

Facts:
- ・Price: 2,000 yen each, tax included
- ・Types: 11 in total
- Sales of “Nijitaun 8-chōme” begin at 18:00 on Monday, 2026年9月7日!
- Currently, approximately 150 affiliated streamers make the most of their individuality as they work on video streaming platforms such as YouTube.

## Audio drama “Until I Fall for Poyo” from “Tokimeki no Kyōten” released. Tells “their story,” which was not depicted in the short anime

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001784.000007785.html
- anchor: #n2488411
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イマジカインフォス、ムームー・ペカ団、YouTube、Spotify、Apple Podcasts、Amazon Music、声優グランプリ

Facts:
- Starting Friday, September 4, 2026
- On YouTube on Monday, 2026年8月3日
- Friday, 2026年9月4日 through Sunday, 9月27日, 23:59

## A look at the alluring outfits of “AION2”! Lookbook “ATREIA COLLECTION” released, along with a campaign to win an “Ultimate Founders Pack” by lottery!

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003053.000001868.html
- anchor: #n2488410
- Companies mentioned: NC Corporation、NC、AION2

Facts:
- All 10 types are scheduled to be revealed
- “Ultimate Founders Pack” (worth ¥15,500)
- 10 winners

## A new regular AWA Lounge program hosted by charismatic business leader and artist “Yutori-kun”! “Yutori-kun Wants to Live It Up Tonight” starts at 21:00 on Tuesday, 9/8!

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003652.000022425.html
- anchor: #n2488409
- Companies mentioned: AWA株式会社、サイバーエージェント、エイベックス・エンタテインメント株式会社、ZOZOグループ、Forbes

Facts:
- 200 million songs available for streaming
- Approximately 17 million playlists created by celebrities and users
- 980 yen per month (tax included)
- 1,080 yen (tax included)
- 480 yen per month (tax included)
- 270 yen per month (tax included)
- May 27, 2015
- December 1, 2014

## 「1話だけ」のつもりが朝まで…！？古家正亨が“一気見必至”の韓ドラを紹介『30だけど17です』『輝く星のターミナル』の魅力を熱弁 ～「古家のABEMA韓流TIMES」公開～

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003924.000064643.html
- anchor: #n2488408
- Companies mentioned: ABEMA、SBS

Facts:
- More than 1000 titles available for streaming
- Limited time through September 9 (Wednesday)

## Voice actor Kazuomi Yamamoto set to appear at “PRISMation ATELIER,” the first fan event for ABEMA’s “Project PRISMation,” to be held in Shibuya on Saturday, September 19

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003930.000064643.html
- anchor: #n2488407
- Companies mentioned: ABEMA、株式会社AbemaTV、コミックシーモア、うぐいす工房

Facts:
- Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Ticket price: ¥2,600 per show (tax included)
- Includes ¥600 for 1 drink

## 「浦井が一人」初の2公演＆初の男性ブランコファンクラブイベントがなかのZEROにて開催決定！

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005322.000029501.html
- anchor: #n2488406
- Companies mentioned: 男性ブランコ、吉本興業株式会社

Facts:
- After 3 years
- First 2-show event
- Wednesday, November 4 and Thursday, 5
- Thursday, Nov. 5
- Saturday, Sept. 5, 10:00
- Advance and same-day tickets: 3,500 yen
- Advance tickets: 5,000 yen
- ¥5,500 on the day

## “Crave Saga: Guide of the Divine Bond” launches new raid event “Resounding Chrono Battle: Excalibur”! A limited-time campaign celebrating 1,300 days since launch also offers lavish rewards!

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006474.000032953.html
- anchor: #n2488405
- Companies mentioned: 合同会社EXNOA、DMM GAMES、EXNOA LLC

Facts:
- Campaign celebrating 1,300 days since launch
- 3,000 paid Genesis Crystals

## “‘Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World’ POP UP STREET in Okuyama Omairi-machi and Asakusa Nishisando Shopping Street” confirmed!

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009484.000016064.html
- anchor: #n2488404
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アルマビアンカ、AMNIBUS、livepocket、株式会社KADOKAWA、Re:ゼロから始める異世界生活4製作委員会

Facts:
- Event period: Oct. 2–Oct. 25, 2026
- ・Sales hours: 11:00–18:00
- ・Distribution page goes live and web ticket reservations open: Sept. 18 at 18:00

## Synopsis and preview stills released for Episode 10 of the TV anime “BLACK TORCH,” airing Sept. 5 at 22:00!

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009717.000014827.html
- anchor: #n2488403
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブシロードムーブ、ランブリング・レコーズ、Soundtrack Music Associates、Crunchyroll、WIT STUDIO、NETFLIX、集英社、100studio、SiM、I Don't Like Mondays.

Facts:
- Episode 10 of the TV anime “BLACK TORCH,” airing from Sept. 5, 2026
- A major hit with box-office revenue of about 5.5 billion yen
- Related YouTube videos have been viewed more than 70 million times in total

## A live-streamed program will air to mark the announcement of the release date for the new rhythm game “BanG Dream! Our Notes”!

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009722.000014827.html
- anchor: #n2488402
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブシロード、BanG Dream! Project、FROMTOKYO、Bushiroad

Facts:
- “BanG Dream!” marked the project’s 11th anniversary on Feb. 28, 2026. Its mini-anime “Ganso! Bandori-chan” is currently streaming across 52 episodes over the course of 1 year.
- The new film “BanG Dream! Ave Mujica prima aurora,” a sequel to the TV anime “BanG Dream! It’s MyGO!!!!!” and “BanG Dream! Ave Mujica,” is scheduled to open on Oct. 16, 2026, followed by a sequel TV anime in January 2027.
- “BanG Dream! Our Notes” is currently open for pre-registration on the App Store and Google Play. Title: BanG Dream! Our Notes (Our Notes) Genre: Shooting Rhythm × Adventure Launch: 2026 Distribution: App Store, Google Play Price: Free to play, with in-app purchases

## NECレッドロケッツ川崎 to hold “~LIFT OFF Launch Ceremony~” on Oct. 3 (Saturday) ahead of the 2026-27 season!

- Published: 2026-09-04T17:58:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000111.000051247.html
- anchor: #n2488310
- Companies mentioned: NECレッドロケッツ川崎、日本電気株式会社、大同生命、ヴィクトリーナ姫路、東急ドレッセ

Facts:
- Oct. 3, 2026, from 15:00
- 2026年10月17日（土）・18日（日）
- Application deadline: Sept. 25, 2026

## Toward AI that can create reports through natural-language conversations: Kurashiteku significantly upgrades report-writing features for its home nursing AI agent “SHISHIホウカン”

- Published: 2026-09-04T17:57:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000160988.html
- anchor: #n2488311
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クラシテク、SHISHIホウカン、カイポケ、iBow

## QommonsAI training held in Hitachinaka, Ibaraki Prefecture — More than 100 people attend open training for neighboring municipalities as organizers seek to “extend the opportunity to more staff”; a day that lowered psychological barriers

- Published: 2026-09-04T17:54:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000753.000088829.html
- anchor: #n2488312
- Companies mentioned: Polimill株式会社、QommonsAI、Surfvote

Facts:
- Morning session: 35 people in total
- Afternoon session: 34 people in total from Hitachinaka City and 3 neighboring municipalities
- About 80 people attended the open training
- Approximately 1,000 municipalities nationwide
- Approximately 500,000 users

## QommonsAI training held in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture — 111 management-level staff participate, putting generative AI into practical use starting with council work

- Published: 2026-09-04T17:53:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000755.000088829.html
- anchor: #n2488313
- Companies mentioned: Polimill株式会社、QommonsAI、Surfvote

Facts:
- Number of participants: 111 (management-level staff at section-chief level or above in each morning and afternoon session)
- As of July 2026, used by approximately 1,000 municipalities and approximately 500,000 people nationwide

## Digital signage-equipped gachapon machines provided at the Saitama City booth｜Experiential promotion showcasing the region’s appeal at “Saisuta Fireworks JOHN WILLIAMS FIREWORKS 2026”

- Published: 2026-09-04T17:50:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000093.000166888.html
- anchor: #n2488314
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ゼロプレイス、埼スタ花火 JOHN WILLIAMS FIREWORKS 2026 実行委員会

Facts:
- 4 gachapon machines with digital signage
- Sept. 5, 2026

## ≪下関港発着≫ 2026年新羅の古都秋の慶州世界遺産 特別企画 関釜フェリーで行く、彩の季節に訪れる慶州 日没時間以降ライトアップも楽しむ 善徳女王にまつわるツアー 販売開始ついて

- Published: 2026-09-04T17:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000961.000076572.html
- anchor: #n2488315
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヴィーナストラベル、関釜フェリー、韓国観光公社

Facts:
- Tour price: 36,800 yen
- Tour price: 39,800 yen
- Tour price: 35,800 yen

## The new cruise ship “MITSUI OCEAN SAKURA” makes its debut on Sept. 19 (Saturday)! A launch commemorative event will be held!

- Published: 2026-09-04T17:49:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001989.000013670.html
- anchor: #n2488316
- Companies mentioned: 横浜市、商船三井クルーズ株式会社、MITSUI OCEAN SAKURA、三井オーシャンサクラ

Facts:
- Length overall: 198.19 m
- Capacity: 458 passengers
- 229 cabins
- Sept. 19
- From 16:30
- 4 locations in total
- Aug. 22
- Sept. 14

## A pod of dolphins swimming in the sea glows. SPINNAKER launches its latest collaboration watch with the international dolphin conservation organization “ドルフィン・プロジェクト”.

- Published: 2026-09-04T17:41:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001998.000025284.html
- anchor: #n2488387
- Companies mentioned: スピニーカー、ドルフィン・プロジェクト、株式会社ウエニ貿易、TIMEX、FURLA、VERSACE、ZEPPELIN、adidas Originals、HENRY LONDON、Angel Heart、ANGEL CLOVER、PELLE MORBIDA

Facts:
- Reservations open: Sept. 4, 2026
- Release date: Sept. 18, 2026
- SP-5177-11 | Aqua Play (vivid blue evoking the open sea) | Limited to 500 pieces
- SP-5177-22 | Dolphin Cave (deep green reflecting an underwater habitat) | Limited to 425 pieces
- SP-5177-33 | Sunrise Splash (orange capturing the glow on the sea at dawn) | Limited to 425 pieces
- 77,000 yen (tax included)
- 70,000 yen (tax excluded)

## Announcement of captain for the 2026-27 season

- Published: 2026-09-04T17:35:48+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000455.000037407.html
- anchor: #n2488381
- Companies mentioned: 茨城ロボッツ、青森ワッツ、秋田ノーザンハピネッツ、早稲田大学

Facts:
- Uniform number: 3
- Height/weight: 175 cm/75 kg
- Date of birth: Dec. 21, 1996

## Tatsuya Yamakawa, chairperson of 医療法人みそら, to appear on a radio program

- Published: 2026-09-04T17:33:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000189173.html
- anchor: #n2488382
- Companies mentioned: 医療法人みそら、みそら株式会社、やまかわ訪問クリニック、みそら訪問クリニック、箕面市立病院、倉敷中央病院、島根県立中央病院、静岡市立静岡病院、OBCラジオ大阪、オキシテック、radiko

Facts:
- Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026
- 4 times in total
- Morning, 7:00–7:45

## “ALL IN,” Triumph’s first-ever motorsports documentary series, is now available‼

- Published: 2026-09-04T17:32:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000551.000031383.html
- anchor: #n2488383
- Companies mentioned: トライアンフモーターサイクルズジャパン株式会社、Triumph、OSET

Facts:
- Sold a record 141,683 units in fiscal 2025 (July 2024–June 2025)
- Currently has about 3,000 employees worldwide
- Operates through a sales network of 950 stores in 68 countries

## “ふるなび” begins accepting donations for 2 municipalities to support disaster recovery following the torrential rains of August and September in Reiwa 8

- Published: 2026-09-04T17:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001728.000007821.html
- anchor: #n2488317
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイモバイル、ふるなび

## Latest GALA Summer Park information for September at GALA Yuzawa‼

- Published: 2026-09-04T16:58:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000115189.html
- anchor: #n2488318
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ガーラ湯沢、GALA YUZAWA MOUNTAIN FIELD、GALAサマーパーク、パノラマコースター、パノラマシーソー

Facts:
- A special 23 days
- Adults: 3,000 yen → 1,500 yen
- Elementary school students: 1,500 yen → 700 yen
- Adults: 2,000 yen → 1,000 yen
- Elementary school students: 1,500 yen → 1,000 yen
- Flat rate of 1,000 yen starting with the first activity ticket purchase
- Approximately 1,030 m above sea level
- About 2,000 people since launch
- 15 minutes / 1,000 yen

## Second Trump-Xi meeting: Scholars say both sides have domestic needs and will focus on trade and economic issues

- Published: 2026-09-04T20:43:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609040297.aspx
- anchor: #n2488921
- Companies mentioned: 波音

Facts:
- Xi Jinping to visit the United States on Sept. 24
- 5月川習會晤談台灣

## Min Aung Hlaing visits Vietnam hoping to break diplomatic isolation; Vietnam reaffirms ASEAN Five-Point Consensus on peace

- Published: 2026-09-04T20:39:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609040296.aspx
- anchor: #n2488912
- Companies mentioned: 越南電信、國防和汽車公司

Facts:
- Bilateral trade reaches $336 million
- Up 26% from the same period in 2025
- 107 active investment projects in Myanmar
- Total registered capital exceeds $1.4 billion

## World’s first SEMI E187 certification mark unveiled; first certifications expected by year-end

- Published: 2026-09-04T20:36:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609040295.aspx
- anchor: #n2488913
- Companies mentioned: SEMI國際半導體產業協會、日月光、台灣電子設備協會（TEEIA）、台灣電路板協會（TPCA）、台灣資安大聯盟（TWDDC）

Facts:
- By year-end

## Nangang Station B3 parking lot floods; 台鐵: Frequent heavy rain overwhelms drainage capacity

- Published: 2026-09-04T20:35:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609040294.aspx
- anchor: #n2488907
- Companies mentioned: 台鐵、正好停股份有限公司

Facts:
- B3 parking lot

## 八王子．台灣友好交流協會 deepens Taiwan-Japan people-to-people exchanges

- Published: 2026-09-04T20:33:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609040293.aspx
- anchor: #n2488908
- Companies mentioned: 八王子．台灣友好交流協會、澎湖縣政府

Facts:
- Has personally visited Taiwan about 90 times

## Registration closes for nine-in-one elections; 6 candidates vie for Taipei mayor

- Published: 2026-09-04T20:30:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609040292.aspx
- anchor: #n2488909
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、民進黨、台灣麻將最大黨、臺灣SoR無法黨、三勢團結促進聯盟

Facts:
- A total of 6 candidates vie for mayor
- A total of 98 people registered to run
- Competing for 61 seats

## Controversy over self-funded participation in canoe polo world championships; 運動部 calls for a full explanation to protect athletes’ rights

- Published: 2026-09-04T20:28:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609040291.aspx
- anchor: #n2488910
- Companies mentioned: 中華民國輕艇協會、運動部、國際輕艇總會（ICF）

Facts:
- Expected to form 4 teams
- A total of 45 people travel to Germany to compete

## Taiwan People's Party's Miaoli team rallies, fielding 2 council candidates and 3 township and city representative candidates to build local support

- Published: 2026-09-04T20:16:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609040290.aspx
- anchor: #n2488900
- Companies mentioned: 民众党、台湾民众党、苗栗队

Facts:
- 2 county council candidates
- 3 township and city representative candidates
- All 5 seats won

## Breast cancer prevention cannot rely on screening alone; medical community urges focus on medication for mid- and late-stage disease

- Published: 2026-09-04T20:13:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609040289.aspx
- anchor: #n2488897
- Companies mentioned: 中華民國乳癌病友協會、台灣乳房醫學會、中國醫藥大學附設醫院、健保

Facts:
- 78-year-old patient “Auntie Zhang”
- After getting through 23 years following early treatment
- Taiwan's breast cancer screening volume has exceeded 1 million in recent years
- Government subsidies for women aged 40 to 74

## He Limei says she failed accounting in college but has no regrets, urges young people to explore themselves

- Published: 2026-09-04T20:09:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609040288.aspx
- anchor: #n2488898
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、台積電文教基金會

台積電前財務長何麗梅分享大學時期探索自我經歷，鼓勵年輕人參加台積電築夢計畫。

Facts:
- 第11屆「台積電青年築夢計畫互動展《What if____?!》」
- Expected to hold 10 “Life Chatroom: Life Choices Workshop” sessions

## Government proposes 3-stage AI cybersecurity strategy; procurement and supplier management included in mid-term protections

- Published: 2026-09-04T20:09:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609040287.aspx
- anchor: #n2488899
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、數位發展部、資安署、資通安全署

數位發展部 issues an AI cybersecurity risk policy and will implement protective measures in stages to strengthen supply chains and international cooperation.

## Foreign investors net buy more than NT$56.2 billion, buying electronics stocks and trimming the two leading panel makers

- Published: 2026-09-04T20:05:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609040286.aspx
- anchor: #n2488885
- Companies mentioned: 仁寶、聯電、鴻海、緯創、國巨、台企銀、群創、力積電、友達、強茂、長榮、臻鼎-KY、彰銀、南亞、台泥

Facts:
- Foreign investors net buy more than NT$56.2 billion
- Taiwan stocks rose 693.47 points today
- Closed at 46,551.13 points
- Trading value: NT$825.626 billion
- Three major institutional investors net buy a total of NT$62.872 billion
- Foreign investors lead with net purchases of more than 69,000 lots
- Active Taiwan Uni-President Upgrade 50 and 聯電 rank No. 2 and No. 3, respectively, with about 33,000 lots
- About 33,000 lots and 26,000 lots, respectively
- 台企銀 leads with more than 19,000 lots

## Ferry capsizes off Cyprus, death toll rises to 12; 16 still missing

- Published: 2026-09-04T20:04:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609040285.aspx
- anchor: #n2488886
- Companies mentioned: FiloJet、北賽普勒斯土耳其共和國、基里尼亞港、基里尼亞法院

Facts:
- Death toll rises to 12
- 16 people remain missing
- There were 267 people on board
- Rescue workers save 239 people
- 8 people killed
- 20 people missing

## 中租控股: Supporting AI computing centers and supply-chain investment and financing in the United States, Taiwan and elsewhere

- Published: 2026-09-04T20:04:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609040284.aspx
- anchor: #n2488884
- Companies mentioned: 中租控股、輝達（NVIDIA）、Google、OpenAI、Baseload Capital、Gunhill Infrastructure、三菱日聯銀行（MUFG Bank）

Facts:
- Owns 4,813 project sites
- Total generating capacity reaches 1.6 GW

## 2026 Nine-in-One Elections: Candidate lists for leaders of 22 counties and cities at a glance

- Published: 2026-09-04T20:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609045002.aspx
- anchor: #n2488896
- Companies mentioned: 台灣麻將最大黨、台灣SoR無法黨、三勢團結促進聯盟、司法正義黨、司法改革黨、台灣工黨、台灣團結聯盟

Facts:
- Voting and ballot counting for the 2026 local elections will take place on Nov. 28
- Candidate registration to take place from Aug. 31 to Sept. 4

## “Senior Little Mo” Mario visits Taiwan, thanks Taiwanese fans for more than 10 years of support

- Published: 2026-09-04T19:55:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609040283.aspx
- anchor: #n2488823
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- Only 18 years old

## Ministry of Agriculture: Innovative uses for residual materials expected to generate NT$150 million in output

- Published: 2026-09-04T19:51:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609040282.aspx
- anchor: #n2488755
- Companies mentioned: 仙湖休閒農場

The Ministry of Agriculture held an “Agricultural Net Zero” forum showcasing how agricultural waste can be turned into circular materials, with output estimated at NT$150 million. Diverse technologies are helping create a new agricultural industry model.

## 印尼 forest-fire haze blankets Malaysia; 砂拉越's 西連 area enters a state of emergency

- Published: 2026-09-04T19:49:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609040281.aspx
- anchor: #n2488756
- Companies mentioned: 印尼、馬來西亞、砂拉越、西連、蘇丹依布拉欣、安華、阿邦佐哈里

Facts:
- 西連's API reaches 519 today
- 馬來西亞 authorities classify an air pollution index (API) above 300 as hazardous
- A reading of 500 is the threshold for declaring a state of emergency
- Authorities will close 647 local schools starting on the 7th

## New Taiwan dollar surges as central bank intervenes; August foreign exchange reserves return to the $600 billion threshold

- Published: 2026-09-04T19:48:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609040280.aspx
- anchor: #n2488757
- Companies mentioned: 台積電

Fueled by hot money inflows and central bank foreign exchange purchases, the New Taiwan dollar strengthened and August foreign exchange reserves returned to the $600 billion threshold, marking the biggest monthly increase in more than a year.

## 板橋高中 signs MOU to deepen talent-development cooperation; Fu Jen president donates NT$1 million to support school affairs

- Published: 2026-09-04T19:47:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609040279.aspx
- anchor: #n2488758
- Companies mentioned: 板橋高中、輔仁大學

板橋高中 and 輔仁大學 signed a strategic alliance MOU to deepen talent cultivation and faculty exchanges. Fu Jen President Lan Yi-chen donated NT$1 million to support school affairs, hoping to help students explore their life paths.

Facts:
- Fu Jen President Lan Yi-chen donates NT$1 million to support affairs at Banqiao Senior High School
- Cooperation includes talent cultivation, faculty exchanges and curriculum exploration

## Musk political action committee injects funds to help Republicans in midterm elections

- Published: 2026-09-04T19:43:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609040278.aspx
- anchor: #n2488753
- Companies mentioned: SpaceX、America PAC

Facts:
- Contributed more than $800,000
- Has $50 million in campaign funds contributed by him
- Received $247,595
- Received $170,224
- Valued at $105,675

## Cross-county drunk-driving prevention initiative marks its 10th anniversary; 8 counties and cities in central Taiwan take part

- Published: 2026-09-04T19:43:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609040277.aspx
- anchor: #n2488754
- Companies mentioned: 台灣酒與社會責任促進會

## On talent competitiveness in the AI era, 信驊's Lin Hongming says young people have greater opportunities

- Published: 2026-09-04T19:37:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609040276.aspx
- anchor: #n2488744
- Companies mentioned: 信驊、英特爾、國際半導體產業協會、群聯電子、英特格

Facts:
- Professional knowledge that may have taken 5 years to learn in the past
- New hires might now learn it in 1 year

## Taiwanese Canadian youth in Vancouver explore Taiwan's landscape and seek identity amid cross-cultural backgrounds

- Published: 2026-09-04T19:36:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609040275.aspx
- anchor: #n2488745
- Companies mentioned: FASCA、卑詩大學口腔健康醫學院、卑詩省台灣商會、中央社

Facts:
- A record 61 young people of Taiwanese descent take part this year
- A 10-day Taiwan tour is planned
- Piece together Taiwan's natural landscapes and local culture with 500 puzzle pieces

## Xu Xiangsheng starts for the farm team, throws 6 innings at up to 153 kph; Chen Muheng also reaches that speed

- Published: 2026-09-04T19:36:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609040274.aspx
- anchor: #n2488746
- Companies mentioned: 歐力士猛牛、東京養樂多燕子隊

Facts:
- Reaches 152 kph

## Public encouraged to catch African giant snails; Lienchiang County offers a NT$10-per-kilogram reward

- Published: 2026-09-04T19:32:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609040273.aspx
- anchor: #n2488739
- Companies mentioned: 連江縣政府、中央社、中央研究院生物多樣性研究中心

Facts:
- A reward of NT$10 per kilogram
- Expected to take effect starting on the 7th

## Registration for nine-in-one elections ends; 7 candidates register to vie for Kinmen County magistrate

- Published: 2026-09-04T19:31:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609040272.aspx
- anchor: #n2488740
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨

Facts:
- 7 people complete registration for Kinmen County magistrate election
- 115 Local Public Officials Election
- Voting and vote counting for the 115 Local Public Officials Election will take place on Nov. 28
- Has been registered in Taiwan for more than 10 years

## Taiwan's 3x3 men's basketball team uses competition as training, takes on international powerhouses ahead of the Asian Games

- Published: 2026-09-04T19:30:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609040271.aspx
- anchor: #n2488741
- Companies mentioned: 新加坡U25男籃、塞爾維亞Crvena Zvezda隊、克羅埃西亞Cibona Ph Classic隊、高雄健生活旺寶3X3籃球隊、中華民國籃球協會、社團法人中華民國3X3籃球協會

Facts:
- The men's 3x3 basketball competition at the Nagoya Asian Games opens on Sept. 21

## Rainbow Pudu at the Minxiong Lord Dashi Festival welcomes all: gender-friendly hot springs and gyms join in

- Published: 2026-09-04T19:28:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609040270.aspx
- anchor: #n2488742
- Companies mentioned: 諸羅部屋、嘉義民雄青年壯遊點、鄧百百

Facts:
- 12 main themes

## No one registers for the Taitung 民眾黨; 2 independents join the blue-green battle for county magistrate

- Published: 2026-09-04T19:25:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609040269.aspx
- anchor: #n2488698
- Companies mentioned: 民眾黨、民進黨、國民黨、台東釋迦合作社

Registration for Taitung's local elections closed, with no 民眾黨 candidates. The county magistrate race pits the blue and green camps against each other, with 2 independent candidates also taking part.

Facts:
- No one registers to run for Taitung's 民眾黨
- 民進黨 nominates incumbent legislator Chen Ying, who represents the lowland Indigenous people, to run for Taitung County magistrate
- 國民黨 nominates Taitung County Council Speaker Wu Xiuhua to run for Taitung County magistrate
- 無黨籍李吳穎智與台東釋迦合作社理事主席王志偉參選台東縣長
- Taitung City Mayor Chen Mingfeng seeks re-election, while his son Chen Jianting registers to run for city representative

## New Taipei councilors call for ride-hailing options to be added to the pregnancy transport service; Social Affairs Department plans launch in early 116

- Published: 2026-09-04T19:23:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609040268.aspx
- anchor: #n2488647
- Companies mentioned: Uber、LINE GO

New Taipei City Councilor Liu Meifang called for improvements to the “Pregnancy Transport Service” and the addition of multiple ride-hailing platforms. The New Taipei City Social Affairs Department said it has planned services with Uber and LINE GO, expected to launch in early 116.

## Asian Men's Volleyball Championship: 台灣男排 loses to 韓國 in its opening preliminary-round match

- Published: 2026-09-04T19:20:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609040267.aspx
- anchor: #n2488648
- Companies mentioned: 台灣男排、韓國、卡達、泰國

Facts:
- By 27 to 29
- 25 to 19
- 15 to 25
- 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 6

## Taiwan dollar surges 1.25 jiao; 央行 says U.S. CPI next week is key to interest rate decisions

- Published: 2026-09-04T19:19:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609040266.aspx
- anchor: #n2488645
- Companies mentioned: 美國聯準會、聯準會、美國聯邦準備理事會、Fed、華勒、聯準會主席華許、蔡烱民、央行、央行外匯局局長

Facts:
- The Taiwan dollar closed at 31.63 per U.S. dollar, surging 1.25 jiao
- Taiwan stocks opened higher and fluctuated today, ending up 693.47 points
- Closed at 46,551.13 points
- 三大法人今天同步站在買方，合計買超金額為628.72億元
- 外資回補562.13億元
- The Taiwan dollar rose as high as 31.627
- Trading in the Taipei and Yuanta foreign exchange markets totaled US$2.5925 billion
- Down a slight 0.2 fen for the week

## 香港保安局 personnel attend national conditions training at 延安幹部學院

- Published: 2026-09-04T19:17:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609040265.aspx
- anchor: #n2488646
- Companies mentioned: 香港保安局、延安幹部學院、北京國家行政學院、中共中央黨校、全球公共安全合作論壇、中共中央組織部、中共陝西省委、中國國家行政學院

Facts:
- Tang Po-keung spent 2 days in Yan'an
- Hong Kong's 6 disciplined (enforcement) forces
- 全球公共安全合作論壇 (Lianyungang) 2026 annual conference

## 83-year-old Egyptian woman earns president's praise for overcoming child marriage, highlighting challenges of child labor and disrupted education

- Published: 2026-09-04T19:16:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609040261.aspx
- anchor: #n2488644
- Companies mentioned: 埃及總統、阿瑪爾、莫尼爾、曼蘇拉大學、金字塔報、埃及中央公共動員與統計局、聯合國兒童基金會、國際勞工組織、埃及衛生與人口部

An 83-year-old Egyptian woman overcame the hardships of child marriage to earn a doctoral degree and receive the president's praise, prompting discussion about interrupted education in remote areas and women's equality.

Facts:
- Illiteracy rate remains close to 17%
- The illiteracy rate among women is even higher, at 21%
- The proportion of child laborers ages 5 to 17 is 5%
- About 1.3 million people
- The proportion of women married before age 18 is 15.8%

## 饗賓's listing application passes exchange review; earnings per share reached NT$9.04 in the first half

- Published: 2026-09-04T19:12:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609040264.aspx
- anchor: #n2488641
- Companies mentioned: 饗賓、饗賓餐旅、饗食天堂、饗饗、旭集、果然匯、台灣證券交易所

Facts:
- Capital for the listing application is about NT$609 million
- 2023年至2025年稅前盈餘分別為1.24億元
- Pre-tax earnings reached NT$686 million in the first half of this year
- 2023年至2025年每股稅後純益分別為2.76元
- Earnings per share reached NT$9.04 in the first half of this year

## More than 2,500 volumes, including 自由時代, available on open shelves as Academia Historica recreates Cheng Nan-jung archives

- Published: 2026-09-04T19:11:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609040263.aspx
- anchor: #n2488642
- Companies mentioned: 国史馆、鄭南榕基金會、自由時代、美麗島、新潮流、民進

Facts:
- More than 2,500 books and periodicals are now available on open shelves at the Taipei reading room
- The 自由時代 series was published in a total of 302 issues

## 脫歐後靠攏歐盟是「問題所在」 川普貿易代表警告倫敦

- Published: 2026-09-04T19:10:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609040262.aspx
- anchor: #n2488643
- Companies mentioned: 美國貿易代表、英國、倫敦、歐盟、布魯塞爾、美國、金融時報、Financial Times、法新社、新任英國首相柏南、Andy Burnham、前首相施凱爾、Keir Starmer、歐洲聯盟、法國總統馬克宏、Emmanuel Macron、巴黎、川普、美國總統川普政府

Facts:
- Left the EU in early 2020
- 去年5月

## Electronic exchange of Taiwan-U.S. patent priority documents begins, simplifying cross-border application procedures

- Published: 2026-09-04T19:07:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609040260.aspx
- anchor: #n2488617
- Companies mentioned: 經濟部智慧財產局、美國專利商標局

Facts:
- About 20,000 applications each year
- U.S. applicants file about 7,000 patent applications in Taiwan each year

## Foreign investors' net inflows exceeded US$90 billion in the first 8 months of this year, a record for the period

- Published: 2026-09-04T19:04:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609040259.aspx
- anchor: #n2488618
- Companies mentioned: 金管會

Facts:
- Cumulative net inflows reached US$90.52 billion through the end of August this year
- Foreign and mainland Chinese investors swung to net inflows of US$16.665 billion in August
- Foreign and mainland Chinese investors recorded net outflows of US$2.926 billion in July
- Foreign and mainland Chinese investors made net purchases of NT$222.235 billion in listed and over-the-counter stocks in August
- Through the end of August this year, foreign investors had cumulative net sales of NT$1.26626 trillion

## Batting averages fell for 6 teams at the Taipei Dome; Tseng Hao-chu says fielding percentage is key

- Published: 2026-09-04T19:04:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609040258.aspx
- anchor: #n2488619
- Companies mentioned: 樂天桃猿、富邦悍將、威克

Facts:
- Team batting average: 2 cheng 47
- At the Taipei Dome, however, the team batting average was just 1 cheng 89
- Team batting average: 2 cheng 40
- Team batting average at the Taipei Dome: 2 cheng 34
- Exit velocity reached 170 kilometers per hour

## Fed officials' remarks ease rate-hike concerns; most Asian stocks close higher

- Published: 2026-09-04T19:01:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609040257.aspx
- anchor: #n2488614
- Companies mentioned: 美國聯邦準備理事會、聯準會、紐約聯邦準備銀行、聯邦公開市場委員會、道瓊工業指數、那斯達克指數

Facts:
- 美國貨幣市場預期聯準會本月升息機率降至56%
- Below the previous level of nearly 70%
- U.S. stocks all rose at yesterday's close, with the 道瓊工業指數 and 那斯達克指數 gaining more than 1%

## Lawmakers criticize son’s U.S. exchange trip for not submitting a checklist; Chiang Wan-an says it was disclosed

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:58:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609040256.aspx
- anchor: #n2488548
- Companies mentioned: 台北市議會、民進黨、教育局、政風處

Facts:
- All civil servants are required to submit one

## Breaking Italy's “short-lived government” curse, Prime Minister Meloni sets record with 1413 days in office

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:58:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609040255.aspx
- anchor: #n2488549
- Companies mentioned: 臉書、義大利兄弟黨、聯盟黨、義大利力量黨、國家未來、義大利晚郵報

Facts:
- Support for Vannacci's 國家未來 party once topped 7.5%
- His former party, the 聯盟黨 (5.7%)
- Surpassing 義大利力量黨 (7.1%)

## Former JKF model adopts 16-character name “整頓霸凌者佀廣洋” and registers to run for Taoyuan council

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:56:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609040254.aspx
- anchor: #n2488550
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、中央社、JKF

佀廣洋, son of 國民黨 legislator Wan Mei-ling, and Wang Fei, a candidate who adopted a new name at the suggestion of influencer Xiao Shangren, have both completed registration to run for Taoyuan City Council. The moves reflect political clashes during the election.

## Students go to Japan to learn about long-term care and reflect on the value of nursing work

- Published: 2026-09-04T18:55:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609040253.aspx
- anchor: #n2488551
- Companies mentioned: 新生醫護管理專科學校、水里長照老人保健機構、淡江大學、橫濱國立大學、台中科技大學

The Ministry of Education held a sharing session for its Study Abroad Program, showcasing students' overseas internship and study experiences. Li Yingshan, Lu Xuanyin and Lin Pinyu shared what they learned in Japan and Thailand, highlighting the importance of international experience for career development and reflecting on values.

Facts:
- More than 65,000 students have received grants
- Went to 92 countries for academic study or internships at companies and institutions