# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-08 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 8 of 10

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 757 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 158 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Taiwanese café 春水堂（チュンスイタン） launches seasonal items starting 9/15 (Tuesday): “Roasted Sweet Potato Tapioca Milk Tea,” “Roasted Sweet Potato Latte,” “Tomato Hot and Sour Soup Noodles” and “Hot and Sour Soup Noodles”

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000087.000090525.html
- anchor: #n2577658
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オアシスティーラウンジ、春水堂（チュンスイタン）

Facts:
- “Roasted Sweet Potato Tapioca Milk Tea” (iced, dine-in: 990 yen
- “Roasted Sweet Potato Tapioca Milk Tea” (iced, dine-in: 990 yen; takeout: 864 yen)
- “Roasted Sweet Potato Latte” (iced, dine-in: 880 yen
- “Roasted Sweet Potato Latte” (iced, dine-in: 880 yen; takeout: 765 yen)
- “Tomato Hot and Sour Soup Noodles” (1,320 yen)
- “Hot and Sour Soup Noodles” (1,265 yen)
- A hugely popular café chain with more than 60 locations across Taiwan
- Currently operates 13 locations nationwide, including in Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka

## [Aichi-Nagoya 2026 official ambassador Ken Matsudaira teams up with “Honohon,” the mascot of the 20th Asian Games, to launch official licensed merchandise for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Games]

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000174790.html
- anchor: #n2577583
- Companies mentioned: 愛知・名古屋2026マーケティング代理店業務共同事業体ライセンシング事務局、山勝染工株式会社、株式会社アドバンスジェイ、株式会社FOX

Facts:
- ・Price: 2,420 yen (tax included)
- ・Price: 500 yen (tax included)
- ・Price: 1,500 yen (tax included)
- ・Price: 700 yen (tax included)
- ・Price: 4,980 yen (tax included)

## 山陰合同銀行, NTTデータ and Securitize Japan begin in-depth consideration of using digital securities in the region to enable new fundraising opportunities

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000043307.html
- anchor: #n2577582
- Companies mentioned: 山陰合同銀行、NTTデータ、Securitize Japan、Securitize

## 白寿生科学研究所 supports the 10th Avispa Fukuoka Academy Cup U-13 Tournament

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000078951.html
- anchor: #n2577581
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社白寿生科学研究所、アビスパ福岡株式会社、株式会社グローバルアリーナ、MINDS BUDDIES、ヨネックス株式会社、サガン鳥栖唐津、鹿児島ユナイテッドFC、ガイナーレ鳥取、住吉大社SC、小倉南FC、筑後FC、長崎南山中学校、油山カメリアFC、C.A Fukuocana、ブレイズ熊本、FCグローバル、サンフレッチェ広島工大高、Dongtan FC、Gyungsu FC、Shanghai Port FC

Facts:
- 300 mg of calcium per 1 bottle (200 ml)
- A total of 32 cases donated

## ＜インフレ時代における貯蓄意識・行動調査＞ 依然続く“預貯金主義”傾向。資産の大半(7割以上)を銀行に預ける人が65.4%過半数が預貯金放置の「インフレ負け」リスクに無自覚

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000093571.html
- anchor: #n2577580
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Habitto、貯蓄の窓口 by Habitto、マイエフピー、家計再生コンサルタント

Facts:
- 金融資産の7割以上を一般の銀行預貯金として保有している実態が浮き彫り
- Prices are higher than before
- Feel that continuing to save money in an ordinary bank account is risky
- Would like to grow assets, even a little, if possible while keeping risks down (protecting and growing assets)

## Leafea partners with 長崎銀行 to launch regional economic development initiatives through “Nagasaki Fukuritto,” a locally focused employee benefits program

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000105190.html
- anchor: #n2577579
- Companies mentioned: Leafea、長崎銀行

Facts:
- More than 100,000 partner locations nationwide

## Magic Moment refreshes its integration app in the HubSpot Marketplace

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000072978.html
- anchor: #n2577578
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Magic Moment、HubSpot、HubSpot, Inc.、Google、freee

Facts:
- Limited to the first 30 companies

## ジブリパーク「秋のどんどこ祭り」を10月30日（金）より開催

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000094737.html
- anchor: #n2577577
- Companies mentioned: ジブリパーク、スタジオジブリ、ZIP-FM、愛知県都市整備協会、長久手市、長久手市観光交流協会、Boo-Wooチケット

Facts:
- A range of events offering more opportunities to enjoy ジブリパーク and スタジオジブリ works will be held from Oct. 30 (Friday) to Nov. 22 (Sunday).
- An “Outdoor Screening and Concert” will be held on Nov. 1 (Sunday), the opening day of ジブリパーク.
- The film to be screened is Porco Rosso (released in 1992; original story, screenplay and direction by Hayao Miyazaki).
- Participation in the “Outdoor Screening and Concert” is free, with advance registration required (Sept. 20 (Sunday), 10:00 to 28 (Monday), 23:59).
- <Date> Oct. 30 (Friday)
- 魔女の谷では10月30日(金)に「ウィンターイルミネーション」を開始し、初日は19:00まで営業時間を延長します。
- <Date> Oct. 31 (Saturday)
- <Date> Nov. 1 (Sunday)
- <Date> Nov. 7 (Saturday) and 8 (Sunday)
- <Event date> Nov. 8 (Sunday)

## [Survey data] Ahead of Animal Welfare Week starting Sept. 20, the “2026 National White Paper on Dog and Cat Rescue Activities” is released (survey of 120 organizations nationwide)

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000041812.html
- anchor: #n2577576
- Companies mentioned: 犬猫生活株式会社

Facts:
- Organizations involved in dog and cat rescue activities nationwide
- The 120 organizations rescued a total of 8,718 animals for the first time in the past year
- The median stay before adoption was 6 months
- 1頭あたりの保護費用（レスキュー時発生分、初期飼育費除く）は平均21,245円
- 犬・猫1頭を保護してから譲渡するまでの費用（人件費除く）は、平均値9.6万円
- Capital: 1,117.04 million yen (including capital reserve)

## Notice of a book club meeting for DOPESICK: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company That Addicted America, by Beth Macy, translated and annotated by Tetsuo Jimbo

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000183816.html
- anchor: #n2577575
- Companies mentioned: AIマネー大学株式会社、HOYA株式会社、投資ブラザーズ合同会社、少数株ドットコム株式会社、男女産み分けドットコム、CapitalJusticeLab、ハイアス・アンド・カンパニー、くふう住まいコンサルティング、株式会社河野メリクロン、日本ハムファイターズ、NVIDIA、ブロードコム、TSMC、モンスター・ビバレッジ、ノボノルディスク、みずほFG、MUFG、りそなHD、保谷硝子、ハーバード大学法科大学院、AP通信、ビデオニュース・ドットコム、コロンビア大学、ロンドン・スクール・オブ・エコノミクス、東京大学

Facts:
- Just over 45 percent in favor
- 4,000 characters
- More than 1,000 publicly listed companies worldwide
- More than 200 privately held companies

## 彦根キャンパスに「知るカフェ滋賀大学店」オープン

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000060.000039334.html
- anchor: #n2577574
- Companies mentioned: 滋賀大学、株式会社エンリッション

Facts:
- An opening ceremony will be held.
- 「知るカフェ滋賀大学（彦根）店」新規オープン記者発表会

## ディグル株式会社 to hold “CONX EXPRESS,” a mobile conference aboard a chartered Tokaido Shinkansen Car No. 16 departing Shin-Osaka, on Oct. 28

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000061.000025957.html
- anchor: #n2577573
- Companies mentioned: ディグル株式会社、Diggle

Facts:
- 新大阪から東京までの約2時間半
- About 560 km between Shin-Osaka and Tokyo
- Capacity: 75 people
- Capacity: 900 people

## 株式会社サリバテック gives a business presentation during 滋賀経済同友会’s inspection tour of Tsuruoka Science Park

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000061.000085491.html
- anchor: #n2577572
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サリバテック、慶應義塾大学先端生命科学研究所、滋賀経済同友会、立命館大学

Facts:
- Thursday, September 3, 2026
- About 25 members of 滋賀経済同友会 (business executives and others from Shiga Prefecture)
- It has been used by more than 110,000 people in total to date

## Exhibiting at 群馬県トラック協会’s “Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year Truck Transport Business DX Equipment Exhibition Fair,” to be held Sept. 14 and 15

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000062.000116125.html
- anchor: #n2577571
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ナブアシスト、群馬県トラック協会、富士通

Facts:
- The event will be held at the Gunma Transportation Hall on Sept. 14 (Monday) and 15 (Tuesday).
- 10：00～16：00

## “Let’s Make a Kids’ Driver’s License!” event at Coop Sapporo Hiraoka store: Families can try “Todock Vehicle Inspection” while having fun, with rewards of up to 10,000 points

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000063.000066010.html
- anchor: #n2577570
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ナルネットコミュニケーションズ、生活協同組合コープさっぽろ、ユニオンエタニティ株式会社、株式会社エネコープ

Facts:
- Up to 10,000 points
- September 12 (Saturday) and 13 (Sunday), 2026
- A nationwide network of about 13,000 partner auto repair shops

## ムラコHD and miraii launch 2 free collaborative games! Children can play and learn about local businesses through games modified based on their ideas

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000065.000048575.html
- anchor: #n2577569
- Companies mentioned: ムラコホールディングス株式会社、miraii、株式会社村上工業、有限会社グリム

Facts:
- 2 games
- About 10 elementary school students from the local area and beyond
- A 50-year story

## The October 2026 issue of Fine offers an in-depth look at the “Avengers” and explores the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe!

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000065.000056546.html
- anchor: #n2577568
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日之出出版、株式会社マガジンハウス、Apple Music、GENERATIONS、埼玉西武ライオンズ、BE:FIRST、見取り図、マーベルストア

Facts:
- A volume exploring the appeal of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) over more than 18 years.
- The history of the MCU’s 39 films and the battles to come
- ■ Special price: 980 yen (tax included)

## Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and Forest Adventure sign a comprehensive partnership agreement

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000065322.html
- anchor: #n2577567
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フォレストアドベンチャー、アルタス社

Facts:
- Announced that it will open in March 2027
- It currently operates distinctive parks tailored to the forests of each location at more than 40 sites nationwide. (45 sites as of August 2026)

## Horror writer 雨穴’s first large-scale exhibition, “雨穴の変な世界展。” to open at Terada Warehouse G1 Building in Tennozu, Tokyo, on Friday, October 23, 2026

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000025254.html
- anchor: #n2577566
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社闇、株式会社バーグハンバーグバーグ、ぴあ株式会社、寺田倉庫株式会社、TOKYO FM

Facts:
- The series has surpassed approximately 8.5 million copies in cumulative circulation
- Box office revenue of approximately 5 billion yen
- Approximately 2 million YouTube channel subscribers
- Cumulative attendance has surpassed 450,000

## Sato Pharmaceutical supports sumo! Signs official sponsorship agreement with 日本相撲協会

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000068.000035541.html
- anchor: #n2577565
- Companies mentioned: 佐藤製薬株式会社、日本相撲協会

Facts:
- The September Grand Sumo Tournament, beginning Sunday, September 13, 2026

## [Survey on the Use of New Electricity Providers] 51.8% are satisfied that “electricity bills have gone down”

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000068.000134692.html
- anchor: #n2577564
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社EXLY、電気ガス電話帳

Facts:
- 62.7% said they “wanted to lower their electricity bills”
- In a survey on whether respondents still use a new electricity provider, 61.8% said they do.
- In a survey on satisfaction with new electricity providers, 46.4% gave a rating of “4” out of 5
- Combined with the 34.5% who said “I would like to use one,” 80.9% gave a positive response about using a new electricity provider in the future.

## [Free to attend・Tama City] Engage with children not as an expert, but “as an ordinary citizen.” A series of courses completed by more than approximately 650 people nationwide begins on 11/21

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000070.000020278.html
- anchor: #n2577563
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人PIECES、NPO法人場作りネット、NPO法人ハンズオン埼玉、西武信金、日本財団、三菱食品

Facts:
- A program for citizens completed by more than 650 people nationwide
- A 4-session series of courses for citizens

## A “Crunchy, Roaring Cocoa Cookie” that rings out in your mouth!? New release

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000072.000042781.html
- anchor: #n2577562
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社正栄デリシィ

Facts:
- Net weight: 37g
- Release date: Monday, September 14, 2026

## Sleep-restfulness ratings rose from 59% to 63.9%. 三菱ふそうトラック・バス to present its “sleep initiatives that don’t end after a single effort” at a joint seminar

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000074.000020114.html
- anchor: #n2577561
- Companies mentioned: 三菱ふそうトラック・バス、株式会社ニューロスペース

Facts:
- Approximately 9,000 employees
- Responses from approximately 900 people
- More than 2,500 responses

## Payment terminal “アルファポータブル” begins integration with “TreasureBox2,” a customer management system for salons

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000074.000041697.html
- anchor: #n2577560
- Companies mentioned: アルファノート株式会社、株式会社プロ・フィールド、TreasureBox2、アルファポータブル

Facts:
- More than 40,000 stores have adopted the service
- 100 million yen
- July 2004

## [First-ever event] Spend Silver Week at Umekoji Park in Kyoto! “ドワーフ（dwarf）” × Kyoto Monozukuri Daisakusen to hold a special 5-day workshop themed around “making animation”

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000075.000120632.html
- anchor: #n2577559
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人文化・芸術・スポーツ振興会、ドワーフ（dwarf）、合同会社 JOIN US JAPAN、一般社団法人 餃子屋連盟會、京都市、京都市交通局、KBS京都、京都美観保存会、うまいもん空海、夏目家、唐揚げ専門店ふくどり、双龍天、猪天餃子、餃子専門店 龍神家、宇都宮餃子 はちまん餃子、七福、博多八助、廣久、京都のクラフトビール、KYOTO NUDE BREWERY、Kyoto Beer Lab、ALDEA YAMASHIRO BEERS、ASOBI BEER

Facts:
- A special workshop limited to 5 days
- Sept. 19 to Sept. 23, 2026
- 11:00～20:00
- 最終日は19:00終了
- 一部コンテンツは18:00終了
- 60 years in business

## [Enhanced security] Add an extra factor to multi-factor authentication for even greater security! [コンビーズメール]

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000076.000001631.html
- anchor: #n2577558
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コンビーズ、Combeez Inc.、コンビーズメール、コンビーズメールプラス

Facts:
- Aug. 9, 2026

## A Portuguese ship and an airplane intersect across eras on a carpet | Core Po’s solo exhibition “Points of Entry” to be held at KOTARO NUKAGA (Roppongi)

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000076.000071871.html
- anchor: #n2577557
- Companies mentioned: KOTARO NUKAGA、Forbes、オーティス・カレッジ・オブ・アート・アンド・デザイン、Aga Khan Museum、Gallery 1957、Kavi Gupta Gallery、オレンジ・カウンティ美術館

Facts:
- Exhibition period: Saturday, September 26, 2026 – Saturday, November 7
- Gallery hours: 11:30–18:00 (Tue.–Sat.)
- Opening reception: Saturday, September 26, 2026, 16:00 – 18:00
- Po, born in Exeter, England, in 1987,
- Graduated from オーティス・カレッジ・オブ・アート・アンド・デザイン in 2010
- Since encountering the Ardabil Carpet of the Safavid dynasty in 2009
- 2015 and 201

## [Reiwa 8 Fiscal Year Certified Property Manager Examination] Applications surpassed １万 applicants within 2 weeks of opening

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000080.000021294.html
- anchor: #n2577556
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人賃貸不動産経営管理士協議会

Facts:
- The examination will be held on Sunday, November 15
- Postal applications: Thursday, September 24
- WEB applications: Wednesday, September 30
- 41 regions nationwide
- Examination fee: 12,000 yen
- Reiwa 7 examination applicants: 36,360
- Reiwa 6 examination applicants: 33,949
- Reiwa 5 examination applicants: 31,547

## プルーフポイント、OpenAIのGPT Cyberモデルをセキュリティ運用に活用し、脅威調査を迅速化

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000081.000073972.html
- anchor: #n2577555
- Companies mentioned: プルーフポイント、OpenAI、Daybreak Defense Network

Facts:
- Already, 54% of organizations use AI-enhanced capabilities for alert triage and investigations
- More than 80 Fortune 100 companies
- More than 14,000 large companies

## The professional edition of “ひらがじゃん,” a hiragana × mahjong board game, goes on general sale on Amazon from 0:00 on September 19, 2026

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000054796.html
- anchor: #n2577554
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NEXT、Amazon、Makuake、岡田紗佳

Facts:
- Sales begin at 0:00 on Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Professional edition: 14,800 yen (tax included)
- Additional tile set: 3,800 yen (tax included)
- For ages 7 and up

## Featuring “AcuSeek,” a next-generation AI search that identifies targets in seconds! DeepinMind Pro P Series NVRs now available for full-scale deployment

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000086913.html
- anchor: #n2577553
- Companies mentioned: HIKVISION JAPAN株式会社、Hikvision

Facts:
- Simultaneous smart search across up to 64 channels
- JPG/JPEG/PNG/BMP formats of 4MB or less

## October 8 designated as “Merry’s Mille-Feuille Day”; marking its 15th anniversary and surpassing 2億5千万 units shipped cumulatively, the company will promote the appeal of mille-feuille.

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000166726.html
- anchor: #n2577552
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メリーチョコレートカムパニー、⼀般社団法⼈ ⽇本記念⽇協会

Facts:
- Cumulative shipments surpassed 2億5千万 units
- 15th anniversary of its launch

## Highlighting the importance of CRE strategy on the business video media platform PIVOT

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000085.000056059.html
- anchor: #n2577551
- Companies mentioned: ククレブ・アドバイザーズ株式会社、PIVOT、早稲田大学ビジネススクール

Facts:
- TSE Growth Market: Securities code 276A
- Date established: July 4, 2019

## Mothers’ wedding attire: black tomesode most common at 37.8%, followed by formal dresses at 24.4%

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000089.000163515.html
- anchor: #n2577550
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LIN、マイセレクト

Facts:
- Black tomesode: 37.8%
- Formal dress: 24.4%
- Suit: 17.1%
- Don’t remember / don’t know: 15.9%
- Western-style dress: 9.8%
- Colored tomesode: 8.5%
- Other: 3.7%
- Houmongi: 2.4%

## バブアー堀江店２周年を記念し、ヒートプリントカスタマイズイベントを開催！

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000092.000105943.html
- anchor: #n2577549
- Companies mentioned: バブアー、Kurry

Facts:
- 5 designs featuring colors distinctive to Kurry
- バブアーオリジナルデザイン13種類
- More than 130 years of history

## [Discard or store?] Turning “unneeded fixtures” taking up backroom space in apparel stores into “assets.” Case study on solving 株式会社アンドエスティ’s challenges now available

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000093.000037527.html
- anchor: #n2577548
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アンドエスティ、株式会社日本パープル、and ST TOKYO

Facts:
- The service has now been adopted by more than 1,500 companies cumulatively.
- 1箱あたり実質約140円

## 株式会社welzo and 株式会社CULTA sign a basic agreement on a business partnership

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000096.000072201.html
- anchor: #n2577547
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社welzo、株式会社CULTA

Facts:
- Having worked in agriculture for more than 100 years
- Developing next-generation varieties that adapt to climate change at 5 times the speed of conventional methods through a proprietary AI variety-development process
- Revenue: ¥48,805 million (fiscal year ending December 2025)

## シーベース publishes seminar report themed around “moving away from an organization where only managers bear the burden”; leadership shifts from “leading alone” to “sharing responsibility as a team”

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000099.000035636.html
- anchor: #n2577546
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シーベース、CBASE 360°

Facts:
- Adopted by more than 1,000 companies, primarily major corporations
- 95% repeat rate
- Approximately 800,000 or more respondents annually

## Creating an environment where people can learn regardless of employment status; strengthening the learning environment for dispatched engineers

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000102.000124595.html
- anchor: #n2577545
- Companies mentioned: パーソルクロステクノロジー株式会社、パーソルグループ、Udemy, Inc.、株式会社ベネッセコーポレーション、独立行政法人情報処理推進機構（IPA）

Facts:
- Survey of 1,454 digital talent professionals
- “I don’t know what I should learn or what skills I need” (49.4%)
- “I don’t have time for self-directed learning” (29.8%)
- Expertise and technical capabilities of more than 10,000 engineers

## Among Generation Z, 97.6% know about MBTI and 82.2% use it for self-understanding. MBTI is a tool for starting conversations, not providing answers. Z-SOZOKEN（Z世代創造性研究所）publishes Chapter 8 insight summary on Generation Z’s MBTI assessments.

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000104.000104461.html
- anchor: #n2577544
- Companies mentioned: Fiom合同会社、Z-SOZOKEN（Z世代創造性研究所）、16Personalities

Facts:
- 97.6% of Gen Z recognize MBTI
- 82.2% say MBTI helps them understand themselves
- 52.6% view MBTI as a starting point for conversations and relationships
- 78.4% passively encounter MBTI content on social media
- A survey was conducted among 500 Gen Z respondents nationwide

## “Hotel Mikazuki Special DAY” to be held in celebration of Tokyo Residents’ Day on October 1; special day-trip spa prices of ¥1,500 for adults and ¥1,000 for children

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000105.000043793.html
- anchor: #n2577543
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ホテル三日月、龍宮城スパホテル三日月

Facts:
- ¥1,500 for adults
- ¥1,000 for children
- October 1, ２０２６

## TRUSTART introduces its real estate data service at GRAND株式会社, operator of elevator media

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000106.000079172.html
- anchor: #n2577542
- Companies mentioned: TRUSTART株式会社、GRAND株式会社、TRUSTART、GRAND

Facts:
- More than 1,200 sales outreach leads per month
- 1件あたり3〜4分の作業時間
- Completed in about 1 minute after introducing R.E.DATA
- Monthly cost savings of about ¥180,000
- About 200 units deployed through outbound sales

## Our AI面接 launches an “assessment log” feature that records how far applicants have progressed, phase by phase; identifies job seekers who have not taken the assessment or dropped out midway, enabling follow-up

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000109.000010333.html
- anchor: #n2577541
- Companies mentioned: JetB株式会社、Our AI面接

Facts:
- Recorded information: time reached for each phase, current phase, and status. Displayed for: assessment takers who have consented to the handling of personal information. Display format: list screen/detail screen (list data can be downloaded). Retention period: 30 days

## [New product] “Yawa Mochi Chestnut,” capturing the flavors of autumn in the “Yawa Mochi” available exclusively at さっぽろ東急店, launches for a limited time from Thursday, September 10

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000113.000110140.html
- anchor: #n2577540
- Companies mentioned: 北海道コンフェクトグループ株式会社、千秋庵製菓株式会社、さっぽろ東急店

Facts:
- 1個 170円（税込）
- On sale from Thursday, September 10, 2026

## <Holiday exclusive> “holiday gift 2026 ～Layers of Light～,” a soothing natural aroma that evokes winter light through fragrance, launches Friday, October 30, 2026

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000118.000002024.html
- anchor: #n2577539
- Companies mentioned: アットアロマ株式会社

Facts:
- 3 fragrances
- ¥7,590 (tax included)
- 6,600 yen (tax included)
- 4,950 yen (tax included)
- 2,970 yen each (tax included)
- 10 ml each
- 9 ml
- More than 6,000 locations worldwide

## Smart Bank launches “One Bank Invoice Card Payment” through a business partnership with Orient Corporation

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000119.000080496.html
- anchor: #n2577538
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スマートバンク、株式会社オリエントコーポレーション、全国銀行協会

Facts:
- 1.9% of the transfer amount (excluding tax; 2.09% including tax)
- 1回のお申し込みにつき3万円から
- Cumulative downloads have reached 2 million
- Capital: ¥150 billion

## カオピーズ to hold free webinar explaining “AI-SDLC,” an autonomous development model powered by AI

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000131.000071489.html
- anchor: #n2577518
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社カオピーズ、カオピーズ

Facts:
- Cuts man-hours from requirements definition through design by 30–50%,
- and test-design man-hours by up to 60%
- Number of employees: 810

## Survey: “How long do you think you’ll work? Predictions of post-retirement employment among working-age people” — About 80% expect to work beyond age 60, with “covering living expenses and securing retirement funds” the most common reason

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000141.000002438.html
- anchor: #n2577517
- Companies mentioned: リスクモンスター株式会社

Facts:
- About 80% said they “expect to work” (79.4% of responses).
- “Covering living expenses and securing retirement funds” was the most common response (46.9%).
- “Ages 61–65” was the most common response (32.0%),
- “Ages 66–70” (31.0%),
- “As long as I’m able to work” (26.8%)
- The survey covered 800 businesspeople aged 40–59.
- The group had 15,064 members as of the end of June 2026

## Confirmed that the proportion of periodontal disease-causing bacteria※1 in the oral cavity increases with age

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000146.000015042.html
- anchor: #n2577516
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サイキンソー、ライオン株式会社

Facts:
- Data held by サイキンソー covers a broad age range, from 20 to 97
- Data from 669 people who used “Mykinso Oral（マイキンソー オーラル）,” a consumer oral microbiome testing service offered by サイキンソー

## How to intentionally develop in-house talent to address the shortage of next-generation leaders. Joint webinar by アクティブ アンド カンパニー, PHP研究所 and コードタクト to be held on September 29

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000161.000025975.html
- anchor: #n2577359
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コードタクト、株式会社アクティブ アンド カンパニー、株式会社PHP研究所、スカイライトコンサルティング株式会社

Facts:
- On Tuesday, September 29, 2026
- 13:00～14:00
- Wednesday, September 30, 11:00–12:00 and 13:00–14:00
- Thursday, October 1, 11:00–12:00 and 13:00–14:00

## Ranks No. 1 in the outdoor category of the Koshinetsu and Hokuriku block in the “じゃらん遊び・体験ランキング2025” for 3 consecutive years! Special-value plans on sale from 9/25 to 10/9 to celebrate the “じゃらんアワード” award!

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000176.000137984.html
- anchor: #n2577358
- Companies mentioned: 富士観光開発株式会社、富士すばるランド、株式会社リクルート、じゃらんnet、浪合パーク、湯沢高原ロープウェイ、ロッテアライリゾート、THE HIGHEST PEAK

Facts:
- 3rd consecutive year
- 2025
- Sept. 25
- October 9
- ¥500 discount
- ¥3,700⇒¥3,200
- ¥3,100⇒¥2,600
- ¥2,000⇒¥1,500
- Elevation 1,000 m

## Support for areas affected by the “Reiwa 8 August Chiba torrential rains”

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000293.000060129.html
- anchor: #n2577357
- Companies mentioned: 三菱食品株式会社、三菱食品 これからの100年基金

Facts:
- 3 million yen

## Inaba Foods launches 2 new varieties of “Ajillo Cans” with generous chunks and authentic flavor!

- Published: 2026-09-08T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000418.000058165.html
- anchor: #n2577356
- Companies mentioned: いなば食品株式会社

Facts:
- Net weight: 75 g

## 【なでしこリーグ】【岡山湯郷Ｂｅｌｌｅ】第17節9月13日(日)＠ＪＦＥ晴れの国スタジアム（岡山県）「集客注力試合」を開催

- Published: 2026-09-08T09:55:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000178755.html
- anchor: #n2578265
- Companies mentioned: なでしこリーグ、岡山湯郷ベル、ASハリマアルビオン、DOWAグループ、うんこドリル、岡山県eスポーツ連合、BELLESTARS

Facts:
- First 500 people
- First 1,500 people

## boshu株式会社 releases the full version of its comparison and recommendation support feature in “boshuAssist,” an AI assistant service for insurance agencies

- Published: 2026-09-08T09:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000168875.html
- anchor: #n2578196
- Companies mentioned: boshu株式会社、日新火災海上保険、東京海上日動、損保ジャパン、三井住友海上、あいおいニッセイ同和損保、AIG損保、共栄火災、Chubb損害保険、セコム損害保険

Facts:
- Now supports 7 insurance companies.
- More than 1,500 users

## [Case study] Cosmos Initia introduces “Re:lation” for shared-office operations, achieving monthly work-efficiency gains equivalent to about 225 hours

- Published: 2026-09-08T09:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000334.000029485.html
- anchor: #n2578195
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社インゲージ、株式会社コスモスイニシア、Re:lation

Facts:
- Monthly work-efficiency gains equivalent to about 225 hours
- Up to 2,000 inquiries per month
- Adopted by 6,000 companies

## China's exports, denominated in U.S. dollars, rose 25% year on year in August; exports to the U.S. rose 34%.

- Published: 2026-09-08T14:47:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609080125.aspx
- anchor: #n2578447

China Customs released August foreign trade data, showing strong export performance, with exports to the U.S. rising by more than 3 tenths year on year, indicating robust demand in specific industries.

## Taiwan stocks closed down 220 points at 47105 points; 台積電 closed at NT$2470.

- Published: 2026-09-08T14:47:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609080124.aspx
- anchor: #n2578448
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、鴻海、聯發科、緯創、廣達

Facts:
- The weighted index closed at 47105.78 points.
- It fell 220.49 points.
- The decline was 0.47%.
- Trading value fell to NT$876.662 billion.

## Taiwan stocks fell 220.49 points.

- Published: 2026-09-08T14:45:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609080123.aspx
- anchor: #n2578449
- Companies mentioned: 友達、華邦電、聯電、群創、力積電、穎崴、恩德、慧友、華安、國慶科技、永擎、沛爾生醫、川湖、台虹、聯鈞

Facts:
- The market closed down 220.49 points at 47105.78 points.
- The decline was 0.47%.
- Trading value was NT$876.662 billion.
- The weighted index opened at 47335.24 points.
- It reached an intraday high of 47578.24 points.
- The low was 47023.73 points.
- The index excluding financial stocks stood at 41986.81 points.
- It fell 261.2 points.
- Cement and ceramics stocks fell 0.33%.
- Food stocks rose 1.19%.
- Petrochemical stocks rose 0.58%.
- Textile stocks

## Would you take a DNA test? 蔣萬安: We shouldn't have to discuss DNA at every election.

- Published: 2026-09-08T14:41:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609080122.aspx
- anchor: #n2578445
- Companies mentioned: 蔣萬安、郭貽熹、法務部廉政署、蔣得立、吳滄俯、民主進步黨、沈伯洋、台北市政府、工務局大地工程處

Facts:
- The city has spent more than 3 years building accessible trails.

## How can pet owners enter the 「毛孩登入計畫」 draw for NT$300 pet vouchers? Eligibility and how to use them, explained.

- Published: 2026-09-08T14:35:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609085003.aspx
- anchor: #n2578414
- Companies mentioned: 農業部、動物保護資訊網、寵物登記管理資訊網、毛孩登入計畫

Facts:
- A pet health checkup gift package worth up to NT$3000.
- 30,000 NT$300 「寵物券」 vouchers.
- A pet health checkup gift package worth up to NT$3000 for 100 people.
- By Dec. 10.
- By Sept. 30.
- October 2

## Nantou's 東華醫院 uses AI to aid rehabilitation; elderly farmer who grows vegetables hopes to compete for the championship again.

- Published: 2026-09-08T14:32:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609080121.aspx
- anchor: #n2578415
- Companies mentioned: 東華醫院

Facts:
- 74-year-old farmer Chen Fufu.
- He walked from the rehabilitation center on the 2nd floor to the 8th floor and back.
- He and his wife have grown cauliflower for more than 30 years.

## Pingtung strengthens its bean protection project; green iguana removal area expands to 7 townships.

- Published: 2026-09-08T14:27:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609080120.aspx
- anchor: #n2578416
- Companies mentioned: 屏東縣政府、農業處、專業廠商

Facts:
- Green iguana removal area expands to 7 townships and cities.
- 802 green iguanas removed.
- Report sightings by calling 08-7320415, extensions 3764 or 3765.

## Kaohsiung woman whose infant daughter starved to death after 7 days without food sentenced to 13 years and 6 months; appeal court upholds ruling.

- Published: 2026-09-08T14:27:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609080119.aspx
- anchor: #n2578417
- Companies mentioned: 高雄高分院、橋頭地檢署、台灣高等法院高雄分院

Facts:
- Infant went 7 days without food.
- Sentenced to 13 years and 6 months.
- 4-month-old infant girl.

## Ministry of Economic Affairs releases draft floating offshore wind power plan, aims to complete developer selection in the 3rd quarter of 2027.

- Published: 2026-09-08T14:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609080118.aspx
- anchor: #n2578418
- Companies mentioned: 能源署、環境部、經濟部

Facts:
- Select 2 pilot wind farms, each with a capacity of 100 to 200 MW.
- Target of 40 to 55 GW of installed offshore wind capacity by 2050.
- Projects must be completed and connected to the grid by the end of 2032.
- At least 6 projects have completed relevant environmental impact assessment planning.

## 新纖 targets the low-altitude economy, bringing in Swiss medical logistics drones.

- Published: 2026-09-08T14:24:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609080117.aspx
- anchor: #n2578419
- Companies mentioned: 新纖、極現科技、JEDSY、新光幼獅園區InnovHUB

Facts:
- In 2022, 新纖 won the bid and signed a contract for the 「幼獅青年創業村暨智慧製造園區」 project, planned in cooperation with the Taoyuan City Government and the National Property Administration, obtaining land-use rights for 50 years.
- Construction of the first phase is underway and is expected to be completed in May 2027.

## Asthma cases rise 2 tenths amid haze in Malaysia; doctors advise wearing N95 masks in severely affected areas.

- Published: 2026-09-08T14:15:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609080116.aspx
- anchor: #n2578368
- Companies mentioned: 馬來西亞環境局、馬華公會青年團

Facts:
- Asthma cases rose by about 2 tenths.
- Sibu's air pollution index briefly surged to 519 for 4 consecutive days.
- Sibu's air pollution index rose to 303 again at 6 a.m. today.
- It was still at 302 at 9 a.m.
- The index edged down to 282.
- An Air Pollution Index (API) reading of 201 to 300 is considered 「very unhealthy」.

## KMT unhappy over central government cuts to New Taipei MRT subsidies; Su's office says there is no need for distortion or mudslinging.

- Published: 2026-09-08T14:13:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609080115.aspx
- anchor: #n2578369
- Companies mentioned: 新北市議會、國民黨、蘇巧慧競辦、李四川競辦、民進黨

Facts:
- The central government cut NT$5.41 billion from next year's subsidies for New Taipei City's MRT construction.
- The Ministry of Transportation and Communications allocated NT$49.9 billion in 116 for local MRT construction subsidies.
- NT$9 billion was allocated in 115.

## 蔚華科 launches rapid microcrack scanning system, targets TGV inspection opportunities.

- Published: 2026-09-08T14:12:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609080114.aspx
- anchor: #n2578370
- Companies mentioned: 康寧、大日本印刷

蔚華科 has launched the SP7000G TGV rapid microcrack scanning system to tap into the advanced packaging inspection market. The equipment can effectively address inspection bottlenecks and improve yields, and the company is optimistic about its performance next year.

Facts:
- 蔚華科 launches the SP7000G TGV rapid microcrack scanning system.
- The SP7000G can scan an entire 510mmｘ515mm glass substrate in 20 minutes.
- 蔚華科 Chairman Qin Jiaqi said the company's current operational focus is developing its own equipment.
- 蔚華科 expects its performance next year to surpass this year's.

## Strong afternoon convection brings heavy rain advisories for Taitung and Pingtung.

- Published: 2026-09-08T14:11:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609080113.aspx
- anchor: #n2578371
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署、中央社

中央氣象署 issued a heavy rain advisory, warning of intense rainfall in Taitung and the Hengchun Peninsula.

Facts:
- (Editor: Li Hengshan) 1150908

## Water pipe bursts on Shengli Road in Tainan's East District; repairs scheduled to be completed before 12 p.m.

- Published: 2026-09-08T14:09:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609080112.aspx
- anchor: #n2578372
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司、國立成功大學

Facts:
- The pipe is about 52 years old.
- Repairs scheduled to be completed before 12 p.m.

## Taiwan Smart Agriculture and Fisheries Week opens, with industry representatives from 69 countries focusing on technology and sustainable cooperation.

- Published: 2026-09-08T14:04:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609080111.aspx
- anchor: #n2578266
- Companies mentioned: 貿有展覽有限公司

Facts:
- 12th
- 2026 Taiwan Smart Agriculture and Fisheries Week.
- Industry representatives from 69 countries took part.

## 南部四檢攜手戴資穎反賄選 橋檢反賄LINE帳號上線一鍵檢舉

- Published: 2026-09-08T14:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609080110.aspx
- anchor: #n2578267
- Companies mentioned: 南部四檢、橋檢、雄檢、屏檢、澎檢、法務部、最高檢察署、橋頭地檢署、中央社、一手新聞

Facts:
- 115 Local Public Officials Election

## Two major cultural and exhibition events to be held in Kaohsiung; Chen Chi-mai encourages public participation.

- Published: 2026-09-08T14:00:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609080109.aspx
- anchor: #n2578197
- Companies mentioned: 文化部、高雄市政府、高雄展覽館、喜樂時代影城、駁二藝術特區

Facts:
- The Children and Youth Carnival will take place from Sept. 23 to 27.
- TTXC will run from Oct. 9 to 26.
- Free admission for people under 18.

## Aiming for year-end elections, 民進黨 announces launch of youth volunteer campaign support team.

- Published: 2026-09-08T13:55:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609080108.aspx
- anchor: #n2578198
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、台北市長

Facts:
- Bringing together 150 youth volunteers.
- Holding 60 campaign support events.
- Increased to 2 bottles per week.
- The redemption rate among disadvantaged people is only 5 tenths.

## 軍備局 to build M1A2T ammunition production line, with a target of 160 rounds in 6 hours.

- Published: 2026-09-08T13:52:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609080107.aspx
- anchor: #n2578199
- Companies mentioned: 軍備局、國軍、陸軍、國防部、中央社

Facts:
- Investing NT$911.3 million.
- Complete assembly of 160 rounds within 6 hours.
- Purchase 108 M1A2T tanks from the U.S.
- NT$40.52415 billion allocated.

## Registration for domestic travel subsidy birthday vouchers closes on the 8th; 12,000 spots up for grabs.

- Published: 2026-09-08T13:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609080106.aspx
- anchor: #n2578200
- Companies mentioned: 交通部觀光署

Facts:
- About 2.6 million people have registered.
- 12,000 lucky winners.
- Weekday lodging discount of up to NT$2,000
- NT$1,200 birthday lodging credit
- Up to NT$800 off the first night.
- NT$1,200 for the second night
- NT$1,000 for Night 1
- NT$1,500 for the second night

## China's Ministry of State Security advises on TV drama 「交鋒」, which tells a cross-strait espionage story.

- Published: 2026-09-08T13:47:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609080105.aspx
- anchor: #n2578105
- Companies mentioned: 中国国家安全部、中央社、北京日报、长安街知事、新加坡联合早报

Facts:
- 「交鋒」 has 40 episodes.
- It ranks 1st in viewership.

## President Lai presents the flag to the Asian Games team, sets no medal target and urges athletes to believe in themselves and compete with confidence

- Published: 2026-09-08T13:46:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609080104.aspx
- anchor: #n2578106
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中華奧會、霹靂舞、羽球

Facts:
- This year, headquarters staff increased from about 40 to 53
- The Japan relay station also increased from about 13 to 42 staff
- A NT$300,000 meal allowance was also awarded

## KMT revokes party membership of 2 people who defied party rules to run for Taichung City Council

- Published: 2026-09-08T13:43:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609080103.aspx
- anchor: #n2578107
- Companies mentioned: 中國國民黨、民主進步黨、Facebook

Facts:
- The party revoked the memberships of Zhang Shuhua and Zhou Qiyang, who registered to run for Taichung City Council in defiance of party rules
- The local party branch nominated 34 people and submitted the list to party headquarters for approval

## 調查局 cracks down on illegal financial flows totaling NT$62.8 billion, moves to prevent overseas funds from influencing elections

- Published: 2026-09-08T13:42:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609080102.aspx
- anchor: #n2578108
- Companies mentioned: 調查局、台灣高等檢察署、蝦皮、賓士、保時捷、BMW

Facts:
- Authorities uncovered more than NT$62.8 billion in illicit financial flows, including underground remittances and money laundering
- Mobilized 24 field offices nationwide
- Investigated 54 cases
- Searched 202 locations
- Questioned 559 people
- Underground remittances totaled NT$11.18629 billion
- Money-laundering operations totaled NT$42.3656 billion
- Money laundering involving the illegal collection of various types of accounts totaled NT$4.2418 billion
- Money laundering related to tax evasion totaled NT$5.06332 billion
- Authorities seized NT$115.31 million in cash
- Bank funds totaling NT$590.89 million
- 2,184 Tether (USDT) tokens
- 查扣賓士、保時捷及BMW等名車12輛

## 行政立法陷僵局 綠：憲法法庭癱瘓、在野倒閣無行動

- Published: 2026-09-08T13:42:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609080101.aspx
- anchor: #n2578109
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、民進黨、行政院、立法院、憲法法庭

Facts:
- 8 bills not countersigned
- 23rd Government Records Management Gold Award and Gold Quality Award ceremony

## 外交部: 緬甸's new law allows the death penalty for online scams; do not break the law

- Published: 2026-09-08T13:38:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609080097.aspx
- anchor: #n2578053
- Companies mentioned: 外交部、緬甸、泰國

Facts:
- 緬甸 enacted its Anti-Online Fraud Law on July 31 this year to step up its crackdown on online scam crimes
- 泰國 recently announced measures to tighten controls on foreign nationals' entry, exit and immigration; the first, the 2026 Prime Minister's Office Regulation on Deportation, takes effect on August 28 this year
- Citing domestic security concerns, 泰國's government has announced that from September 15 this year, it will reduce the visa-free stay for visitors from 60 countries, including Taiwan, from 60 days to 30 days
- 外交部 recently received reports that 3 Taiwanese nationals were arrested and charged by 緬甸 law enforcement agencies on suspicion of carrying out online scam crimes in 緬甸
- Illegal entry or work by foreign nationals is punishable by prison terms of 5 years or more

## Cautious consumer spending: China's credit card numbers fall by 10 million in a quarter

- Published: 2026-09-08T13:38:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609080100.aspx
- anchor: #n2578050
- Companies mentioned: 中國人民銀行、微信、支付寶、花唄、白條、月付

Facts:
- Credit card numbers fell by 10 million from the first quarter
- China had 677 million credit cards and combined credit-and-debit cards
- A cumulative decline of 130 million from the peak
- At the end of the first quarter this year, there were 687 million credit cards
- The figure was 807 million at the end of the third quarter of 2022
- RMB 5,000 per year

## 中國海警擾金門 海巡：適切應處破除認知作戰企圖

- Published: 2026-09-08T13:38:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609080099.aspx
- anchor: #n2578051
- Companies mentioned: 中國海警、海巡署、海洋委員會、金馬澎分署

Facts:
- 4 中國海警 vessels
- Around 8 a.m.
- 9 a.m.
- 11:09 a.m.

## Survey: Taiwan's net employment outlook for the fourth quarter is 26%; communications and media companies hiring actively

- Published: 2026-09-08T13:33:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609080098.aspx
- anchor: #n2578052
- Companies mentioned: 萬寶華

Facts:
- Taiwan's net employment outlook for the fourth quarter is 26%
- Communications and media: 42%
- Construction and real estate: 41%
- Trade and logistics: 35%
- Technology and IT services, and financial and insurance services: 33% each
- 37% of employers expect to increase staffing
- 10% expect to reduce staffing
- 52% expect staffing to remain unchanged
- 1% said they were unsure
- India's net employment outlook: 54%
- United Arab Emirates: 41%
- Vietnam: 36%
- Japan ranked last at 7%

## 壽山動物園 reopens renovated education center, with black bear Xiaoshan's skeleton on display in inaugural exhibition

- Published: 2026-09-08T13:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609080096.aspx
- anchor: #n2578054
- Companies mentioned: 壽山動物園、高雄市觀光局、中央社

Facts:
- Kaohsiung's 壽山動物園 education center has undergone several months of renovation

## Tokyo Haneda Airport imposes strict controls on private planes; those failing to follow instructions 3 times will be banned from flying

- Published: 2026-09-08T13:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609080095.aspx
- anchor: #n2578055
- Companies mentioned: 日本航空、全日空、朝日新聞

Facts:
- The ban will last 3 years
- Over 1 year
- 12,921 times
- 23,650 times
- An increase of about 1.8 times
- 5 incidents in which private planes at Haneda Airport failed to follow air traffic controllers' instructions

## E-cigarette recycling begins Sept. 8; guide to 431 locations nationwide and key information

- Published: 2026-09-08T13:26:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609085002.aspx
- anchor: #n2577974
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、立法院、衛生福利部、國民健康署、中央社

Facts:
- 431 collection points established across Taiwan
- Possession or use of e-cigarettes is punishable by a fine of NT$30,000 to NT$100,000

## At Seoul Defense Dialogue, Philippine defense chief says defense cooperation will be strengthened to counter aggression

- Published: 2026-09-08T13:22:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609080094.aspx
- anchor: #n2577975

At the Seoul Defense Dialogue, Philippine Defense Secretary Teodoro reaffirmed his country's commitment to sovereignty and territorial integrity, and stressed that deeper defense cooperation with like-minded countries would counter aggression and uphold international law.

Facts:
- Philippine Defense Secretary Teodoro delivers a speech at the plenary session of the Seoul Defense Dialogue.
- The Philippine Department of National Defense has purchased FA-50 light combat aircraft and frigates from South Korea.
- Teodoro held bilateral talks with South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back.

## Suspected water-main rupture on Shengli Road in Tainan's East District; bus trapped in sinkhole as water surges into National Cheng Kung University campus

- Published: 2026-09-08T13:14:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609080093.aspx
- anchor: #n2577912
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自水來公司、中央社

Facts:
- Floodwater on the road was more than 10 centimeters deep at its deepest point

## Chinese scholar calls population a valuable strategic resource and urges more births; critics question the claim and say it amounts to moral coercion

- Published: 2026-09-08T13:10:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609080091.aspx
- anchor: #n2577914
- Companies mentioned: 金燦荣

Facts:
- 跟整個西方大約10億人競爭
- 不只是跟美國那3億多人競爭

## 人力銀行報告：半導體操作技術維修職缺 今年6成不限科系

- Published: 2026-09-08T13:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609080092.aspx
- anchor: #n2577913
- Companies mentioned: 104人力銀行

Facts:
- The semiconductor industry is recruiting 47,000 people per month this year
- 年增逾2成
- Monthly demand exceeds 10,000 people
- On average, each person can choose from 12.5 job openings
- The monthly average exceeded 10,000
- Growth of 67% in 5 years
- A full 60% of openings do not require a specific major

## People with the same name mistaken for someone else and attacked; DPP lawmaker Lee Po-yi: Check the brand before criticizing

- Published: 2026-09-08T13:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609080089.aspx
- anchor: #n2577916
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、國民黨、Threads、Google Maps

Facts:
- There is more than one Po-yi in politics

## KMT questions whether Lin Guozhang's state-owned enterprise post is political patronage; DPP says it fully complies with regulations

- Published: 2026-09-08T13:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609080090.aspx
- anchor: #n2577915
- Companies mentioned: 中油、國光電力、環能海運、華航

Facts:
- Conservative estimates put the annual salary at NT$2 million

## The New Taiwan dollar rose 4.4 cents at midday to a provisional close of NT$31.508

- Published: 2026-09-08T13:04:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609080088.aspx
- anchor: #n2577809

Facts:
- Provisionally closed at NT$31.508
- Rose 4.4 cents
- Trading volume totaled US$1.064 billion
- Opened at NT$31.53
- High: NT$31.456
- Low: NT$31.56

## France and South Korea invest 1 billion euros to support film industries amid AI and streaming challenges

- Published: 2026-09-08T13:03:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609080087.aspx
- anchor: #n2577810
- Companies mentioned: 索尼影業、迪士尼、Netflix、TikTok、Meta、YouTube、Instagram、法國國家投資銀行、法國國家電影與動畫中心

Facts:
- The 2 countries will invest 1 billion euros
- Establish an organization with a budget of 30 million euros

## 3 students die by suicide in Hong Kong since schools reopened in September, renewing public concern

- Published: 2026-09-08T12:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609080086.aspx
- anchor: #n2577811
- Companies mentioned: 撒瑪利亞防止自殺會、城市大學

Facts:
- At least 7 student suicide cases
- 3 were killed
- The local suicide rate was 13.57 last year
- 35 cases in 2024
- 47 cases in 2025
- 141 cases
- Secondary school students account for 90%

## 3-day truce expires; Russia strikes Kyiv again, damaging multiple sites and injuring 6

- Published: 2026-09-08T12:58:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609080085.aspx
- anchor: #n2577676
- Companies mentioned: 法新社、烏克蘭空軍、基輔市軍事行政機構

Facts:
- Leaving 6 people injured
- A 5-story apartment building in the Solomianskyi district