Acrobatics school athletes make strides at gymnastics competition. MIRAIE体操クラブ wins the vault and places 2nd in the all-around, among multiple podium finishes
A completely new game of “inheritance” and “evolution” for all JRPG fans: ETERNAL ANIMA launches Thursday, March 4, 2027; conversation video featuring director Katsuhisa Higuchi and Hironobu Sakaguchi released
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Scheduled for release Thursday, March 4, 2027
¥7,678, tax included (physical edition/download)
¥8,778, tax included
Original2027年3月5日(金)AM3:00発売予定
Companies mentioned:株式会社マーベラス、ミストウォーカー、任天堂、株式会社ソニー・インタラクティブエンタテインメント、Valve Corporation、Marvelous USA
Anytime, anywhere, let’s go on a hunt! Monster Hunter Wilds is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on Friday, December 4! Pre-orders now open on the Nintendo eShop!
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カプコン announced that Monster Hunter Wilds will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on Dec. 4, 2026. Pre-orders have opened on the Nintendo eShop, with an early-purchase bonus also available.
Global digital credential management market projected to grow to US$7.5 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 12.7%
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According to a study by Stratistics MRC, the digital credential management market will reach US$7.5 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 12.7%. The main driver is the digitization of credential management in education and business.
Mega Man: Dual Override launches in spring 2027! Gameplay footage featuring Proto Man also revealed!
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カプコン announced that Mega Man: Dual Override will launch in spring 2027, and revealed gameplay footage featuring Proto Man, amiibo, and a playable demo at Tokyo Game Show 2026. The long-awaited new title brings popular characters from the series back with new combat styles.
[DMM Books] Enjoy classics at great prices this fall! Featured titles will earn 70% points back on a rotating daily basis! The “DMM Books Classics Sale” starts Thursday, Sept. 10
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DMM Books will hold its “Classics Sale” for one week starting Sept. 10, 2026. The promotion will offer 70% points back on popular titles and discount coupons, boosting sales ahead of the fall increase in reading demand.
A 30th-anniversary title for Hoshin Engi: Roguelite action game Hoshin Engi: Gyakumei Shōten, featuring a protagonist drawn by Ryu Fujisaki, set for release in 2027!
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集英社ゲームズ announced that it will release Hoshin Engi: Gyakumei Shōten in 2027 to mark the 30th anniversary of the Hoshin Engi manga. The roguelite action game features a new protagonist drawn by Ryu Fujisaki. The eagerly awaited new title carries forward the world of the original while taking it in a new direction.
Credit cards have no visible numbers, so why is it okay for My Number cards to show everything? Made in Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture: a pure titanium “My Number Card Case” that shields personal information, now available for presale on Makuake!
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GENSEI has launched FORTRESS TITAN, a pure titanium My Number card case made in Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture, on Makuake. Its key feature is a full-shield design focused on protecting personal information.
[Reprinted immediately after launch!] “The middle-aged adventurer who devoted himself to supporting his companions so they could grow stronger was banished and built the ultimate guild of his own ~With the [Sharing] skill, he can control his stats as he pleases! It’s too late to realize the benefits now!~ 1”
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Kill Time Communication’s isekai manga “The middle-aged adventurer who devoted himself to supporting his companions…” has been approved for reprinting immediately after its release, reflecting strong reader interest.
写真工房ぱれっと/Palette+puls launches new prices! A new studio experience unlike any before
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写真工房ぱれっと has introduced new prices and plans across all photography categories. It aims to meet the needs of the social media generation with a high-quality, flexible experience.
The journey leading to the latest installment in the series: 3 titles, Resident Evil RE:2, Resident Evil RE:3, and Resident Evil RE:4, are coming to Nintendo Switch 2!
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カプコン announced that the remakes Resident Evil RE:2, RE:3, and RE:4 will be released for Nintendo Switch 2 sequentially starting in 2026. The titles offer high-quality re-creations powered by RE ENGINE and deluxe editions, bringing together the experience of the entire series.
[New visuals unveiled] Free-spirited, powerful Shichi-Go-San location photography set against blue skies and greenery | Palette+plus Sapporo Nishioka
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写真工房ぱれっと札幌西岡店 has announced a new Shichi-Go-San location photography experience set at Gokoku Shrine in summer. It offers a free-spirited, photogenic experience for families of the social media generation.
Essential’s new commercial, “So Silky-Smooth! Essential! (Everyday, Kachūsha),” to premiere on Sept. 10
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Kao’s haircare brand Essential has announced a new commercial and product refresh to mark its 50th anniversary. The move aims to strengthen its appeal to Gen Z.
Ensemble Stars!!: UNDEAD’s new song “RAMBLING MOON” and Subaru Akehoshi’s “熱視線DAZZLING☆” to be released worldwide simultaneously starting Thursday, Sept. 10!
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Frontier Works will begin worldwide simultaneous streaming of new songs by UNDEAD and Subaru Akehoshi from “Ensemble Stars!!” on September 10, 2026. The music release is attracting attention as an expansion of the popular franchise.
Global advanced thermal protection systems market projected to grow to US$12.8 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 7.8%
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According to a study by Stratistics MRC, the advanced thermal protection systems market will reach US$12.8 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 7.8%. This growth is driven by rising demand for reusable spacecraft and hypersonic technologies, making the market important to the aerospace and defense industries.
“Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves” coming to Nintendo Switch 2! Mai Shiranui’s alternate costume will be offered as a preorder bonus!
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SNK will release “Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves” for Nintendo Switch™ 2 in 2026. A limited costume for popular character Mai Shiranui will be offered as a preorder bonus, helping the series reach an even wider audience.
Tokyo Revengers joins “Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves”! Collaboration teaser trailer released
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SNK will add Mikey and Draken from the popular anime “Tokyo Revengers” as DLC characters in the fighting game “Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves” in 2026. The long-awaited collaboration is generating considerable buzz among fans.
“The future of deodorization lies in sealing walls”: New technology “Sealing Liquid,” developed at specialized cleaning sites, enters full-scale rollout
The legendary adventure game “The Portopia Serial Murder Case” is reborn! “The Sequel to The Portopia Serial Murder Case: Burial of Oblivion,” based on an original story by Yuji Horii, who also serves as executive producer, set for release in 2027!
[Kinki District Council] “Voter Forum” featuring Hiroshige Seko, Kosei Ozora, Hisatoshi Furuichi and high school students to be held on September 13: Turning young people’s passion into a force for social change
Will Chinese-language viewing still be available at Apple's 2026 launch event? It begins at 1 a.m. in Taiwan: 5 major rumors about the iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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Prices could also top $2,000.
U.S. time: Sept. 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (PT)
Taiwan time: Sept. 10, 2026, at 1:00 a.m.
Companies mentioned:蘋果、Apple、Macworld、YouTube、Apple TV
Could the Fed be forced to raise rates in September? Expert says “2 major currencies are appreciating in tandem,” putting immense pressure on U.S. finances.
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Original升息機率50%左右一半一半
Economic growth rate: 0.8%.
PPI (Producer Price Index): 7.2.
Original德國要借款8800億歐元
Oil prices rise to $100.
The yield on 30-year U.S. bonds is around 4% or higher.
承億酒店's Papillon ventures into a new collaboration! SISLEY French aesthetics meet Kaohsiung's late-night small plates, with 2 kinds of nights served at a sky-high Fine Dining venue.
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Limited to 30 sets.
Packages start at NT$9,999.
Total value of about NT$5,347.
Dining experience: NT$3,280 per person plus a 10% service charge.
The stronger AI gets, the less you can outsource your thinking: Chang Gung president 湯明哲 tells new students, “Your answers must be better than ChatGPT's.”
Helping county residents care for their health: Changhua County launches the nation's largest community education service for 3625 continuous glucose monitoring.
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The nation's largest 3625 continuous glucose monitoring program.
Program involves 64 primary care clinics
About NT$2,500 out of pocket.
A total of 3,600 medical institutions across Taiwan have joined.
More than 8,600 doctors provide professional services.
The cumulative number of people enrolled across Taiwan is 670,000.
About 53,000 people with diabetes have been enrolled.
CGM equipment worth about NT$2,000 to NT$2,500.
About 1,600 people have completed installation and health education services.
Bringing new momentum to agricultural production and business: Taichung farmers visit “Taiwan Smart Agriweek” to see how technology is shaping smart agriculture's latest trends.
US Treasury spends $6 billion buying back long-term bonds, but yields rise instead of falling
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The US Treasury announced a $6 billion bond buyback to bolster Treasury prices, but the market reaction was muted and yields climbed. The move is the latest intervention by Treasury Secretary Bessent to try to calm the sell-off in US government debt.
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The US Treasury announced it would buy back $6 billion in US Treasuries.
The 10-year Treasury yield rose to 4.85%.
The buyback was smaller than analysts had expected.
US-Iran conflict flares up again, sending European stocks lower and oil prices higher
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
US-Iran tensions in the Middle East flared up again, pushing oil above $100 a barrel and sending European stocks broadly lower. Geopolitical risks fueled market concerns about inflation and interest rate hikes, prompting investors to turn cautious.
Youth Volleyball Invitational: Dongshan High School and Fengyuan Commercial High School get off to winning starts
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 2026 Summit Youth Volleyball Invitational got underway in Taipei, with top high school teams from Taiwan and abroad competing. Hosts Dongshan and Fengyuan Commercial High School both won on the opening day.
AI actress Tilly Norwood speaks to US media, says improvisation remains difficult
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
AI actress Tilly Norwood spoke with CNN about Hollywood’s concerns over AI actors. She acknowledged that improvisation is difficult but stressed that she is meant to be an assistive tool, not a replacement for human actors.
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Tilly Norwood is an AI-generated “actress” created by Particle6 studio.
Tilly Norwood admitted in an interview with CNN that she struggles with improvisation.
Israeli foreign minister: No plans to expel any Gaza residents
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Israeli Foreign Minister Saar said in Slovenia on the 9th that Israel had no intention of expelling Gaza residents. The statement reflects Israel’s diplomatic position, while Slovenia is also adjusting its policy by establishing an embassy.
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Israeli Foreign Minister Saar said Israel has no plans to expel or deport anyone from the Gaza Strip.
Israel established an embassy in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia.
Hsu Chiao-hsin leads 7 KMT lawmakers on US visit to convey opposition’s policy positions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
8 Kuomintang lawmakers, led by Hsu Chiao-hsin, departed for a 12-day visit to the United States, where they will visit 4 major cities on the East and West coasts. The trip aims to promote parliamentary diplomacy and communication with the US, as well as hold campaign events among overseas Taiwanese communities.
Cho Jung-tai: Policy implementation relies on coordination between the Presidential Office and the Executive Yuan; grateful for the president’s trust and support
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Taiwan’s economic growth rate is forecast to reach 11.05% this year.
The minimum wage could also exceed NT$30,000 next year.
AI is starting to translate into real money! 標普500 earnings forecast to surge 32% this year as Wall Street turns bullish again
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
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Earnings for 標普500 constituents are set to grow 32% this year.
巴克萊 also raised its year-end index target from 7,800 to 7,950.
86% outperformed analysts’ expectations.
Earnings estimates for the communications services sector saw the biggest upward revision of any industry, with projected growth this year raised sharply to 51% from 26% at the start of the second quarter.
亞馬遜 earnings reached 3 times market expectations.
That still leaves about 3.6% upside from the most recent closing price.
The Iran war drove up oil prices, adding about $3.7 billion in profit for 埃克森美孚.
Orders for industrial and energy technologies doubled from a year earlier, setting a record of $7.1 billion.
OpenAI deepens strategic partnership with Samsung, targeting next-generation chips and enterprise AI services
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OpenAI and 三星電子 are deepening their strategic partnership in next-generation semiconductor development and enterprise AI services. 三星電子 is also drawing attention as a major adopter of ChatGPT, with adoption expanding rapidly in the South Korean market.
摩根士丹利 sees a turnaround in software stocks? AI investment shifts to “cash flow,” and “this company” leads in free cash flow yield
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S&P 500 software stocks have fallen a cumulative 19.6%, weighed down by concerns that AI could replace some software products.
Over the same period, the S&P 500, including reinvested dividends, rose 10.2%.
Over the same period, the S&P 500 rose 3.2%.
For example, analysts surveyed by FactSet estimate that 微軟 will generate $5.56 in free cash flow per share over the next 12 months.
For example, analysts surveyed by FactSet estimate that 微軟 will generate $5.56 in free cash flow per share over the next 12 months, based on its closing price of $499.70 last Friday (the 4th).
Companies mentioned:摩根士丹利、微軟、甲骨文、Adobe、Crowdstrike、Palantir、雷多斯控股、富達全國資訊服務、數位世代、Intuit、天寶導航、Salesforce、歐特克、參數科技、交易台、Roper科技、Applovin、F5公司、ServiceNow公司、Veeva系統、新思科技、Jack Henry & Associates公司、Cadence設計系統、自動資料處理、Take-Two互動軟體、Palo Alto Networks Inc、數據狗
AI fundamentals and macroeconomic warning signs pull in opposite directions, leaving U.S. tech giants caught in a rare “bull-bear contradiction”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. technology stocks are being pulled in opposite directions by strong AI demand, a positive factor, and macroeconomic headwinds including rising interest rates, a stronger yen and expanding credit risks. They are in an unusual state of “bull-bear conflict.” This dilemma is increasing the risk of a market repricing, with volatility in particular having fallen to dangerous levels.
Global gold ETFs attract $18 billion in August, the second-largest monthly inflow on record
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In August, global gold ETFs attracted $18 billion, the second-largest monthly inflow on record, driven mainly by investors in North America and Europe and reflecting increased demand for hedges against macroeconomic risks.