AI News 180m Report

2026-09-13 15:00–18:00 JST

90 received, 90 listed, 5 sources

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 68 items from 4 sources; Japan, 22 items from 1 source.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Taiwan | 中央社 CNA(43)

Original俄無人機再襲烏克蘭港市敖德薩 住宅區受損至少5傷

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2 people died
  • 26 injured

Companies mentioned:俄羅斯、烏克蘭、敖德薩市、Telegram

Original張國龍攝影個展台中登場 捕捉北海道雪境之美

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 27 works are on display
  • Valued at NT$20,000

Companies mentioned:張國龍、台中市攝影學會、中友時尚藝廊、中友百貨、台中榮總、財團法人台中市私立弗傳慈心社會福利慈善事業基金會

U18 Asian Championship: Chuan Yung-le excels at bat and in the field,builds pressure-handling skills ahead of pro career

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original打擊率4成38
  • His top speed can reach 157 kilometers per hour
  • More than 7,000 spectators attend

Companies mentioned:富邦悍将

Taiwan takes third place at U18 Asian Championship;coach says emotionally,‘This group of players is already the best in my heart’

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Wins 13-0 in 5 innings
  • Ticket to the 2027 U18世界盃棒球賽

Companies mentioned:U18アジア青棒錦標賽、台湾隊、フィリピン、日本、楊孝承、U18世界盃棒球賽

Original亞運台灣男籃闖8強 隊長陳盈駿喊話保持想贏的心

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original以91比69擊敗卡達
  • Wins by 22 points
  • Chen Ying-chun scores 8 points in the game
  • Chen Ying-chun scores 8 points and dishes out 9 assists in the game
  • Tseng Hsiang-chun,who was seriously fouled,has been diagnosed with fractures in 3 fingers

Companies mentioned:台灣男籃、卡達、伊朗、中央社

Hsu Jo-hsi makes first appearance since surgery,throws 1 inning in relief in the minors and hits 158 kph

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Top speed reaches 158 kph
  • Throws 1 inning in relief
  • Allowed 1 run
  • 25-year-old Hsu Jo-hsi

Companies mentioned:福岡軟銀鷹隊、廣島鯉魚隊

Liver Disease Prevention & Treatment Research Foundation recognized with Dharma Drum Mountain’s Great Vow Award after 32 years of reaching communities

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:肝病防治學術基金會、法鼓山人文社會基金會

Howard says he enjoyed his time playing in Taiwan and recommends players everywhere experience it for themselves

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The children are all preparing to enter high school or have just graduated from high school

Companies mentioned:NBA、TPBL、新北國王

Iranian merchant ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz;local authorities report 1 dead and 4 injured

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 1 dead
  • 4 people injured

Companies mentioned:伊朗國營電視台、伊朗通訊社、英國海事貿易行動辦公室、美聯社、美國軍方

Man who took people hostage with a knife at Taoyuan airport faces charges including assault and criminal intimidation;prosecutors seek detention without visitation

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • At around 5:25 p.m.
  • At around 1 p.m. today

Companies mentioned:國泰航空

Original蔡英文帶愛犬幫蘇巧慧造勢 李四川重申五大醫療政策

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Reiterates commitment to implementing five major healthcare policies

Companies mentioned:蔡英文、苏巧慧、李四川、苏贞昌、国际狮子会、恩主公医院

China Airlines’ new A321neo enters service in southern Taiwan,making its maiden domestic flight

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Fleet reaches 13 aircraft
  • Will gradually take delivery of two A321neo aircraft
  • Expected to begin in the second half of 2027

Companies mentioned:華航集團、華信航空、A321neo、ATR72-600

Indonesian ferry goes missing in severe weather;140 people still awaiting rescue

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original1艘載有243名乘客及船員的渡輪
  • A total of 103 people have been evacuated so far
  • One person has died
  • Another 140 people remain missing
  • About 150 kilometers from its destination

Companies mentioned:Virgo Transport、Basarnas

Beijing tightens drone controls again,banning flights,storage and transport throughout the city starting 11/15

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The new rules take effect on November 15
  • Equipment already stored in Beijing must be moved outside the city before the rules take effect on November 15,2026
  • Original機上駕駛1人死亡
  • 13 people were injured at the scene

Companies mentioned:北京日報、中信大廈、中國尊

‘The Beast’ Dwight Howard moved to tears on return to Taiwan,jokes that he ate his favorite chicken butts

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Played in Taiwan’s professional basketball league in 2022

Companies mentioned:新北國王、台灣職業籃球大聯盟TPBL

Xi-Modi meeting at BRICS summit:Indian think tank says India-China rivalry is temporarily on hold,but a thaw remains elusive

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The disputed border between India and China stretches nearly 3,500 kilometers

Companies mentioned:金磚國家、中國分析及策略中心、中央社

Wei Chuan Dragons prioritize pitchers on playoff roster;manager Yeh says Tseng Jen-ho may not be ready in time

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The playoff roster can now include 32 players
  • The team expects to take only 2 catchers

Companies mentioned:中華職棒、味全龍隊、中央社

Fire breaks out at junkyard on Chang’an Street in Qidu,Keelung;thick smoke billows as firefighters respond

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Behind Lane 233,Chang’an Street
  • 1:54 p.m.

Companies mentioned:基隆市消防局、新北市消防局

Pingtung Fermentation Festival brings the flavors of Taiwanese,Japanese and Korean fermented cuisine to Zhutian

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Links 6 Hakka restaurants in Zhutian,Linluo,Wanluan and Neipu

Companies mentioned:屏東六堆「耕心好食好物」、日本「樋口飯糰おら家」、韓國料理人劉晉睿、惜緣亭米販部、竹夢田圓、珍味餐廳、好朋友客家菜、老霸子客家餐館、竹軒複合式餐廳

U.S. Federal Reserve to hold rate meeting;Warsh’s credibility faces test

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Annual growth remained unchanged at 3.4%
  • The Federal Reserve’s long-term target of 2%
  • A 1-notch rate hike(0.25 percentage points)
  • The Fed’s current interest rate range is 3.50% to 3.75%
  • Probability exceeds 85%

Companies mentioned:美國聯邦準備理事會、法新社、芝加哥商品交易所集團、布魯金斯研究所

Man who took people hostage with a knife at Taoyuan airport sent to prosecutors on unlawful restraint and assault charges;aviation police collect samples to determine whether he used drugs

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • At around 5:25 p.m. yesterday
  • At around 1 p.m. today

Companies mentioned:國泰航空、桃園地方檢察署、中央社

Original遭除名參選人疑冒用黨徽 民進黨北市黨部蒐證調查

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original本次呈報中央黨部名單共5人
  • The 21st Central Evaluation Committee’s 5th meeting resolves to expel the member

Companies mentioned:民進黨、中央黨部、台北市黨部

Taiwan’s U18 team takes third place with strong pitching and hitting,secures ticket to 2027 World Cup

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Taiwan’s team uses strong pitching and hitting to win 13-0
  • Taiwan’s team uses strong pitching and hitting to defeat the Philippines 13-0 in 5 innings
  • Secures a berth in the 2027 U18世界盃棒球賽

Companies mentioned:台湾、フィリピン、中国、日本、韓国

Okinawa gubernatorial election voting and counting take place today;Denny Tamaki seeks reelection,Genta Kosei calls for change

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A record 6 candidates are running
  • Polling stations in 41 Okinawa municipalities
  • 11 p.m. Japan time
  • 10 Taiwan time
  • Has continued for 3 terms,12 years
  • 42-year-old Genta Kosei
  • 66-year-old Denny Tamaki
  • 347,169 people voted early
  • 29.51% of 1,176,321 people
  • 48-year-old Shun Kaneshima
  • 73-year-old Masahiro Sueyoshi
  • 49-year-old Takashi Higa
  • 74-year-old Chosuke Yara
  • 313 polling stations
  • Morning

Companies mentioned:琉球新報、全沖繩、自民黨、日本維新會、國民民主黨、參政黨、保守黨、公明黨

Debate over failure to evacuate area during Taoyuan airport knife incident;aviation police say they followed standard procedures

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • At around 5:25 p.m.
  • Less than 10 meters away

Companies mentioned:國泰航空、桃園地檢署、中央社

Bribery scandal at Hebei hospital in China;more than 860 million in bribes accepted over 11 years

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Total amount involved reached RMB 184 million(about NT$860 million)
  • More than 30 pharmaceutical companies regularly bribed hospital staff
  • The scheme lasted 11 years
  • Total amount involved was RMB 184 million
  • Hospital staff accepted commercial bribes 46 times
  • The largest amount involved in a single instance was RMB 16.58 million
  • A total of RMB 20.64 million was paid in bribes to staff
  • Total bribes amounted to about RMB 174 million
  • Total bribes amounted to about RMB 10 million

Companies mentioned:河北祥恩醫療器械貿易有限公司、北京金凱惠醫療器械有限責任公司、河北明視醫療器械貿易有限公司、河北醫科大學第二醫院

Double recall petition signature fraud case: Hsu Shang-hsien sentenced to 2 years, receives suspended sentence; Chu Lei acquitted

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 5-year suspended sentence
  • Sentenced to 5 months
  • Pay NT$300,000 to the Treasury
  • Forged a list of 111 proposers
  • Forged information for 262 people

Companies mentioned:民進黨、高雄市國民黨

Legislative aides worry about outsourcing value judgments to AI; scholars warn about Chinese content

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:台灣安保協會

Original法國就聯合國外交齟齬向美致歉 駐美大使任命仍卡關

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original法國常駐日內瓦聯合國代表團7月發文批評
  • France issued an apology statement on the 11th
  • He was originally scheduled to travel to the U.S. in September
  • Original7月24日聯合國大會表決

Companies mentioned:聯合國、美國、法國

Heat warning expands to 10 counties and cities; temperatures in Dapu, Chiayi, reach 37.4 degrees in the afternoon

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Dapu Township, Chiayi County, records the highest temperature at 37.4 degrees
  • Xihu Township, Changhua County, reaches 36.7 degrees
  • Nanxi District, Tainan, reaches 36.5 degrees

Companies mentioned:中央社、中央氣象署

Obama warns of AI risks and urges Democrats to develop policies to address them

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Midterm elections on Nov. 3
  • 2028 presidential election

Companies mentioned:Anthropic、OpenAI、xAI

Japan's opposition Centrist Reform Alliance temporarily retains a seat to keep its subsidy; criticized for double standards

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About 1.1 billion yen in political party subsidies
  • Original中道改革聯合今年可獲得的政黨補助金約為23億3800萬日圓
  • Expected to receive a combined total of about 1.169 billion yen in October and December
  • About 2 billion yen will be paid as political party subsidies
  • More than 1 billion yen in funds remains unpaid
  • The remaining political party subsidies of about 800 million yen

Companies mentioned:中道改革聯合、立憲民主黨、公明黨、眾人之黨

AI enters Parliament: aides say AI hallucinations must be avoided and worry performance-driven practices will intensify

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Original馬太鞍溪堰塞湖防救災逾年 空勤總隊直升機水位計布放寫歷史

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 66 Black Hawk helicopter sorties were deployed
  • Successfully rescued 18 people
  • From Sept. 9 to 11 this year

Companies mentioned:空勤總隊、農業部林業及自然保育署、內政部空中勤務總隊、林保署、消防署特種搜救人員、降壩工程團隊

Penghu County election heats up; Chen Shih-chung crosses the sea to join Wu Shu-chin in street canvassing

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The first joint street canvassing event for public office candidates

Companies mentioned:行政院、民進黨、國民黨、台聯黨

Original亞運男籃林庭謙砍21分 台灣宰卡達連3屆闖8強

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Won 91-69 at the final buzzer
  • Lin Ting-chien finds his shooting touch again, scoring a game-high 21 points
  • Including 5 three-pointers
  • They poured in 17 three-pointers
  • Won by 22 points at the final buzzer
  • Racked up 26 points in a single quarter
  • Went into halftime with a 19-point lead
  • At one point led by 28 points
  • Made 8 of 15 shots and scored 21 points
  • Scored 21 points
  • Including 5 three-pointers
  • Another scorer, Lu Chun-hsiang, contributed 17 points
  • Chen Ying-chun added 8 points and 9 assists

Companies mentioned:台灣男籃、卡達隊

Formosa Petrochemical: Gasoline prices to rise NT$0.7 per liter and diesel NT$0.6 starting at 1 a.m. on the 14th

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Wholesale gasoline prices to rise NT$0.7 per liter
  • Wholesale diesel prices to rise NT$0.6 per liter
  • 92-octane unleaded gasoline at 31.2 yuan per liter
  • 95+ unleaded gasoline at NT$32.7 per liter
  • 98-octane unleaded gasoline at 34.7 yuan per liter
  • Super diesel at NT$29.7 per liter

Companies mentioned:台塑石化

U18 Asian Baseball Championship crucial for pursuing overseas careers; Tsai Chen-lung disappointed he could not face Japan or South Korea

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Warming up in the bullpen from the 1st and 2nd innings

Companies mentioned:中央社、平鎮高中、中職、日本隊、韓國

Online post seeks workers for Taipei International Travel Fair at NT$2,800 a day; tourism association says it's a scam

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • NT$2,800 a day

Companies mentioned:台北国际旅展、台湾观光协会、ITF台湾国际旅展

Suspected fraud-ring couriers flee into bushes after being stopped; Chiayi City police flush out 2 suspects by warning that snakes are nearby

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • NT$260,000
  • 30 years old
  • 19 years old

Companies mentioned:嘉義市警察局、北鎮派出所、嘉義地檢署、中央社

SUV suspected of crashing on National Freeway 5 Suao interchange ramp; driver falls to the ground and dies

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The 49-year-old driver, surnamed Chiu
  • National Freeway 5

Companies mentioned:國道公路警察局、第9公路警察大隊、羅東警分局、冬山鄉公所

Original前鎮漁港船員會館遭指高級澡堂 漁業署:與事實有落差

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original入住率僅2成
  • The seafarers' center has 40 shower rooms

Companies mentioned:前鎮漁港船員會館、漁業署、漁會、統包廠商

Sweden votes today; whether the far-right party will enter government for the first time draws attention

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Parliamentary election on Sept. 13

Companies mentioned:瑞典民主黨、社會民主黨

Japan | PR TIMES(22)

Wildlife damage reports through a single point of contact. Bears, deer, wild boars, monkeys, and more. Municipalities are invited to participate in a pilot of まちまもり starting in September. Use is free during the pilot, and municipalities can start partway through the fiscal year.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original野生の鳥や獣による農作物の被害は、令和6年度(2024年度)、全国で188億円でした。
  • That was an increase of 2.4 billion yen from the previous fiscal year.
  • Deer accounted for ¥7.9 billion
  • Wild boar accounted for ¥4.5 billion
  • Originalクマによる人身被害は、令和7年度(2025年度)に死者13人を数え
  • Originalそれまでの最多は令和5年度(2023年度)の6人です
  • ・Population under 10,000: 240,000 yen (264,000 yen including tax)
  • ・Population of 10,000 or more but under 50,000: 360,000 yen (396,000 yen including tax)
  • ・Population of 50,000 or more but under 200,000: 600,000 yen (660,000 yen including tax)
  • ・Population of 200,000 or more (excluding designated cities): 840,000 yen (924,000 yen including tax)
  • ・Designated cities: 1.32 million yen (1.452 million yen including tax)
  • ・Prefectures: 1.8 million yen (including tax: 198

Companies mentioned:まちまもり、合同会社まちまもり、福井県あわら市、農林水産省、環境省、AWS

[Okayama University] Special seminar for the Global Talent Development Special Course at ジェトロ岡山: “Take Okayama Products to the World! Global Expansion Workshop”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 7 students enrolled in the course participated.

Companies mentioned:国立大学法人岡山大学、日本貿易振興機構、ジェトロ岡山、岡山県商工会議所連合会

[Up to 200 million yen; subsidy rate of up to 4/5] Support for capital investment in all industries! Individual consultations to be held at 2 venues (first come, first served)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Maximum subsidy limit of 200 million yen
  • Subsidy rate of up to 4/5
  • Subsidies from 1 million yen to a maximum of 200 million yen
  • Subsidy rate of up to 3/4
  • Original1基50万円(税抜)以上のものに限ります。

Companies mentioned:公益財団法人 東京都中小企業振興公社

Original【岡山大学】「おかやまSDGsフェア2026」に、岡山大学および本学学生団体が参加しました!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About 100 organizations exhibited at booths.
  • About 200 groups of members of the public

Companies mentioned:岡山大学、国立大学法人岡山大学、Nature

Original【岡山大学】岡山大学・米国務省「重要言語奨学金(CLS)プログラム」2026年度閉講式を挙行

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 24 U.S. undergraduate and graduate students participated.
  • Over a period of about 8 weeks

Companies mentioned:国立大学法人岡山大学、米国務省、ハーバード大学

Curatorz Academy, an e-learning program for corporate AI talent development originating in Okinawa, featured on QAB’s “Garage Sale’s Hero Conference”; free consultation service for businesses opens to coincide with the broadcast

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original1IDあたり月額7,000円
  • Flat-rate plan at 250,000 yen per month for 36–500 IDs

Companies mentioned:株式会社HENZA、QAB琉球朝日放送、Curatorz Academy

Original秋の全国交通安全運動 [官民連携] 大阪オールトヨタと大阪府が企画おおさかこども安全・安心ハンドブックを配布

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • All first- and second-grade elementary school students in the prefecture (about 150,000)
  • Autumn National Traffic Safety Campaign period (September 21–30, 2026)

Companies mentioned:大阪オールトヨタ、大阪府、大阪府教育庁、トヨタ

Omotenashi Stage『18TRIP』 -Day2 & L4mps- Full details revealed!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Ticket price: 12,500 yen (reserved seating/tax included)
  • [HAMA performance (Kanagawa)] January 9 (Sat)–January 17 (Sun), 2027, KAAT Kanagawa Arts Theatre
  • [KOBE performance (Hyogo)] January 23 (Sat)–January 31 (Sun), 2027, AiiA 2.5 Theater Kobe
  • <Advance sales for app users> September 17 (Thu), 2026, 18:00 – October 4 (Sun), 23:59
  • <General sale date> December 6 (Sun), 2026, 10:00

Companies mentioned:Omotenashi Stage『18TRIP』、18TRIP PROJECT、Omotenashi Stage『18TRIP』製作委員会、YK FACTORY LLC、日本2.5次元ミュージカル協会、セブン-イレブン・ジャパン、ぴあ、ネルケプランニング、HAMAツアーズ

ノジマTリーグ 2026-2027 season official match, held September 13: 日本生命レッドエルフ vs 京都カグヤライズ — Match result

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 3-1

Companies mentioned:ノジマTリーグ、日本生命レッドエルフ、京都カグヤライズ

2026 Level 2 Architect Design and Drafting Examination: “Review of the Assignment” to be held; sample answer plans and reference answers offered free, with a session explaining key points

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • FY2026
  • September 13, 2026 (Sun.)
  • September 14, 2026 (Mon), 10:00–
  • September 16, 2026 (Wed), 19:00–

Companies mentioned:株式会社建築資料研究社、日建学院

Tokyo-based KURAMAE CANNELÉ, a specialty shop for freshly baked canelés in Kuramae, to open for a limited time at ルミネ横浜 from September 17 (Thu) to September 30 (Wed)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Kuramae Canelé 356 yen
  • Yasashi-yaki 356 yen [limited quantity]
  • Marron Financier 388 yen [limited quantity]
  • Kuramae Canelé for dogs 1,485 yen / 5 pieces [limited quantity]
  • Original blended tea tin 982 yen
  • Original gift bag 638 yen

Companies mentioned:KURAMAE CANNELÉ、CLASSIC INC.、ルミネ横浜

World Local Mascot Grand Prix “In-Person Support Voting Event”: Nyaga (Nagasaki Prefecture) takes 1st place in the first event!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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  • Nyaga (Nagasaki Prefecture) 115600 points
  • Yuru Nakin (Izumisano City, Osaka Prefecture) 104200 points
  • Hokkun (Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture) 96900 points
  • Nyaga (Nagasaki Prefecture) 160123 points
  • Chiryuppi (Chiryu City, Aichi Prefecture) 159447 points
  • Yuru Nakin (Izumisano City, Osaka Prefecture) 145182 points
  • 384 mascots have entered.

Companies mentioned:株式会社パンクチュアル、一般社団法人日本ご当地キャラクター協会、(株)デンソーウェーブ

[Okayama University] Exploring the secrets of “lightweight, strong bridges” through experiments and structural analysis! 3D printer applications course held at 岡山県立岡山芳泉高等学校 — students provide ongoing support, guiding participants through the entire process from data analysis to presentations

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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  • The first session (fundamentals) was held on June 20.
  • Released by Okayama University on August 25, 2026.

Companies mentioned:国立大学法人岡山大学、MOSAdemy、岡山県立岡山芳泉高等学校、Autodesk

STU48 holds an event at ららぽーと豊洲 to celebrate the release of its 14th single, “冬服に着替えたら”! Title track performed for the first time by all 16 selected members

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  • 16 selected members
  • Price: ¥1,900 (pre-tax price ¥1,727)
  • Price: ¥1,250 (pre-tax price ¥1,136)

Companies mentioned:STU48、ららぽーと豊洲、高松festhalle、アリオ倉敷、阪急西宮ガーデンズ、ららぽーと福岡

“Okayama University J-PEAKS MONTHLY DIGEST” Vol.26 published — monthly updates on Okayama University’s social transformation initiatives related to the “Program for Strengthening Research Universities as Regional Core and Distinctive Universities (J-PEAKS)” and more!

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  • Original1件あたり約5年間で55億円
  • To date, 13 people (8 doctoral students and 5 master’s students) have been certified.
  • Starting this spring, 3 administrative staff members have enrolled in doctoral programs at both the master’s and doctoral levels.

Companies mentioned:国立大学法人岡山大学、日本学術振興会、新見市、島根大学、熊本大学、愛媛大学、文部科学省、経済産業省、AMED

[Breaking News! ②] New information announced at the [afternoon performance] of the “Otomate Party 2026” event on September 13 (Sun)!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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  • 3 new titles were announced (including 1 ported title).
  • Next year marks the 20th anniversary of the “Otomate” brand, which launched its first title, “Hisui no Shizuku: Hiiro no Kakera 2,” in 2007.
  • Since 2018, the company has focused on releasing titles for Nintendo Switch™, with 94 titles already released (as of September 13, 2026).

Companies mentioned:アイディアファクトリー株式会社、株式会社ワタナベエンターテインメント、DESIGN FACTORY、WATANABE ENTERTAINMENT

[Soccer / J1 / Avispa Fukuoka] Yoichiro Kakitani to attend the Hiroshima match on 9/19 (Sat)!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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  • 2026
  • September
  • The 19th
  • 18:00

Companies mentioned:アビスパ福岡株式会社、KMバイオロジクス株式会社、Meiji Seika ファルマグループ、サンフレッチェ広島

“青鬼VR: Blueberry Mass Production Plan” set to take place at Tokyo Dome City Attractions!

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  • The series has surpassed 34 million cumulative downloads
  • With 25 years of expertise in the “location-based entertainment” business

Companies mentioned:株式会社ダイナモアミューズメント、ベリーブルーボトラーズ社、青鬼VR

Send a passionate cheer from Fukuoka to 福岡ソフトバンクホークス!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Companies mentioned:あしプロダクション、福岡ソフトバンクホークス

[Handball] Notice of changes to the participants in the 2nd training camp for the Japan women's national team, “Orihime Japan”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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  • Height: 165 cm
  • Age: 25

Companies mentioned:公益財団法人日本ハンドボール協会、ハニービー石川、熊本ビューストピンディーズ、味の素ナショナルトレーニングセンター

Visited the international division of ガジャマダ大学 and exchanged views on waste recycling

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  • Original全国2,820の病院と9,884の保健センターから1日あたり約290トンの医療廃棄物が発生
  • The combined processing capacity of 10 licensed waste processors (approximately 170 tons per day) and 87 hospitals with incinerators (approximately 60 tons per day) is limited to approximately 220 tons
  • This means approximately 70 tons remain untreated every day
  • Medical waste incinerator with a processing capacity of 150 kg per hour
  • The WHO standard for secondary combustion chambers: “1200°C or higher and a residence time of at least 2 seconds”
  • It was found that the initial design had an average residence time of just 0.198 seconds, failing to meet the standard
  • A design change involving the addition of flow-straightening plates is proposed to improve the residence time to 3.74 seconds

Companies mentioned:スペースシードホールディングス株式会社、AAI株式会社、PT Adil Makmur Sentosa、PT AWINA SINERGI INTERNATIONAL、ガジャマダ大学

AMNIBUS to exhibit at the IAGF International Anime Merchandise Exhibition! A wide range of NU: カーニバル products will be on sale!

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  • October 1, 2026 (Thursday) to October 18 (Sunday)
  • Oct. 2, 2026 (Fri.) to Oct. 5 (Mon.)

Companies mentioned:AMNIBUS、株式会社アルマビアンカ、株式会社arma bianca、NU: カーニバル、PINKCORE

Taiwan | 風傳媒(14)

A warning sign for tech stocks? Altman and Musk issue rare warnings about AI overheating; expert says raising cash levels is a safe bet

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

AI industry heavyweights Altman, Musk and Amodei warned that AI development is overheating and advocated slowing its pace. With concerns about the impact on markets, they recommended strengthening cash positions.

Companies mentioned:Anthropic、OpenAI、Tesla

Even the people who built them are starting to fear them: Anthropic researcher resigns in despair, saying, “If AI development doesn't hit the brakes, we may all die”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

A former Anthropic researcher resigned after warning of the risk of AI running amok. The company’s president also advocated curbing the pace of development, sending ripples through the industry. Deep concerns about humanity’s survival are being shared.

Companies mentioned:Anthropic、OpenAI、Hugging Face、NVIDIA、Google DeepMind

Is keeping your mobile number longer a better deal? Insiders reveal the best approach and a host of hidden discounts many people don't know about

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

The longer you keep a mobile phone contract, the greater the discounts you can receive, making it a better deal. An expert explains a hidden discount program that many people don’t know about.

Companies mentioned:NTTドコモ、au、ソフトバンク

Never wear these 3 types of clothing on a plane! Veteran flight attendants reveal a disgusting truth many Taiwanese don't know

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

A veteran flight attendant warned travelers to avoid 3 types of clothing when flying. They pose health risks, but many Taiwanese people are unaware of them.

Could the Strait of Hormuz reopen? Iran's president sets condition for ending the blockade: U.S. must halt military operations

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Iran’s president suggested reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but conditioned it on the United States halting military action and lifting its blockade. The strait is a key route for 20% of the world’s energy shipments, and any easing of geopolitical tensions is drawing attention.

Will Taiwan and U.S. stocks plunge again on Monday? The “AI 三 giants” all call for slower AI development; Juan Mu-hua breaks it down: this is sentiment-driven market talk

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

The heads of Anthropic, OpenAI and Tesla called for slowing AI development, unsettling markets. Financial expert Ruan Mu-hua described it as “sentiment-driven market calls,” emphasizing the risk of valuation adjustments rather than an impact on the real economy.

Companies mentioned:Anthropic、Tesla、OpenAI、輝達、博通、AMD、微軟、Alphabet、甲骨文、台積電

Original快去加油!中油、台塑宣布這天起「汽油大調漲0.7元」,最新汽柴油價格曝光

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Original台湾の主要石油会社・中油と台塑がガソリン価格を1リットル0.7元引き上げ。国際原油価格上昇が要因で、消費者や業界に影響が出る。

Companies mentioned:中国石油、台塑

LINE announces major cuts to 4 useful features! Nationwide service ends tomorrow, 9/14; “data will be deleted if you don't notice”—free alternatives revealed

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

LINE is gradually discontinuing key functions of Notes and VOOM for users in Taiwan. New posts will be restricted from September 14, and data will be deleted on October 7, so users need to back up their data as soon as possible.

Has AI taken your job? The Economist: Artificial intelligence is swallowing 二十萬 white-collar jobs while also creating 上百萬 new positions

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

AI development has eliminated about 200,000 white-collar jobs, but more than 1 million new jobs have been created across the United States. Demand for data center construction and AI infrastructure in particular is driving employment growth.

Companies mentioned:Microsoft、Meta、Block、Intuit、Goldman Sachs、NEMA

Global top 10 IC design companies ranked by revenue: Nvidia holds the top spot, while “this Taiwanese giant” ranks 5th

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

A TrendForce survey found that revenue for the global top 10 fabless IC design companies reached $141.45 billion in Q2 2026, up 73% year over year. Expanding AI demand kept NVIDIA in the top spot, while MediaTek ranked fifth and is expanding its data center business.

Companies mentioned:NVIDIA、MediaTek、Broadcom、AMD、Qualcomm、Marvell、TSMC、Intel、Google、OpenAI、Anthropic、CXMT

Kim Soo-hyun wins lawsuit! Brand drops appeal over 13 million claim; he will appear in Taiwan at AAA at year-end

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Korean star Kim Soo-hyun was sued by a brand for NT$13 million over a relationship controversy. The court ruled that the contract termination was invalid, and his first-instance victory is final. He will travel to Taiwan at year-end to attend the AAA awards ceremony, marking progress in his return to the entertainment industry.

Companies mentioned:美度 (MIDO)

Don’t be a traditional furniture retailer! How did Mr. Living reach more than 4 billion in revenue in 10 years, using crowdfunding for market research and making even storage cabinets a runaway hit?

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Taiwanese furniture brand 居家先生 surpassed 4 billion yen in sales in 10 years. It validated the market through crowdfunding and achieved growth with an ODM supply chain and physical stores.

Companies mentioned:鳴周科技、AVA天使投資、行政院國發基金、飛躍拓展有限合夥基金、urCFO

Breakthrough Forum》Have special budgets become a government “slush fund”? Chen Fengxin reveals the disorder behind them: Where is the money actually going?

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

長風基金會 held a forum to discuss the impact of the normalization of special budgets on Taiwan’s public finances. Chen Fengxin questioned whether budgets were being used as a government slush fund and called for greater transparency. Experts and scholars discussed possible responses.

Companies mentioned:長風基金會、風傳媒

Breakthrough Forum》Are special budgets becoming the norm? Legislative Yuan Budget Center director reveals 5 concerns: Amend the Budget Act to address the root of excessive spending

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Chen Yuqing, director of the Legislative Yuan Budget Center, said at the “Breakthrough Forum” that the normalization of special budgets has pushed potential debt above 2.5 trillion, primarily because of abuse of Article 83, Paragraph 4 of the Budget Act. He called for amendments to stop excessive spending. The issue is critical to Taiwan’s fiscal sustainability.

Taiwan | 鉅亨網(6)

Nestlé faces cost pressures and announces price hikes! CEO: Raise prices and phase out products consumers are unwilling to pay more for

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Swiss food giant Nestlé announced price increases and a review of its product lineup to address rising costs. Products will be discontinued if consumers are unwilling to pay higher prices for them.

〈Hot Stocks〉萊德光電-KY benefits from the dual drivers of satellites and fiber optics; shares rise 15% for the week, climbing back above NT$500

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Optical fiber component maker 萊德光電-KY posted a sharp increase in August sales amid growing demand for low-Earth-orbit satellites and optical fiber, and its stock rose 15%. Its technological development is drawing market attention.

Companies mentioned:SpaceX、SPCX-US

Does AI development need to “slow down”? Anthropic says it is “too dangerous” and urges a slowdown in cutting-edge model development; OpenAI and Elon Musk voice support

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Anthropic’s CEO advocated slowing AI development, winning support from OpenAI and Musk. Industry coordination is needed to ensure safety.

Companies mentioned:Anthropic、OpenAI、Google DeepMind、Hugging Face、SpaceX

〈Taiwan Stock Market Barometer〉The Taiwan dollar will be key to the staying power of investment funds; watch for expectations of an “interest-rate hike cycle” to take hold

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Original台湾股市上周下跌但守住关键支撑位,市场关注美联储升息预期和新台币汇率变化,同时台积电除息和央行利率决策也成为焦点。

Companies mentioned:台积电、美联储、台湾央行

imec pushes the limits of High-NA EUV; photoresist materials set to carry through to the angstrom era

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Belgium’s imec worked with ASML to successfully pattern 22nm-pitch lines in a single exposure using High-NA EUV and chemically amplified resist (CAR). The technology could be applied to next-generation A-scale processes, with expectations of reducing manufacturing costs and complexity.

Companies mentioned:ASML

Escalating conflict in Yemen threatens global shipping! A Houthi expansion of control could disrupt Red Sea transport

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Yemen’s Houthi movement has expanded its military influence, and senior U.S. military officials held talks in Saudi Arabia. This could affect the security of Red Sea shipping routes and the geopolitical balance.

Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所(5)

[Tai Duan] Filed pursuant to Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation letter No. 1121801204, code Tai-Zheng-Shang-Yi

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

台端興業 announced that the fair value of all 4 funds it holds had fallen to 0 yen. Uncollected redemption proceeds have also emerged, deepening its financial risks.

Companies mentioned:Ayers Alliance Financial Group Ltd.、STI PF Limited、City Credit Investment Bank Limited、City Credit Asset Management Nominee Co., Ltd.、CCAM Co., Ltd.

【First Financial】2026-08 monthly revenue: 7.582 billion (up +13.9% year on year)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

Original第一金公布 2026-08 月營收 7582281 千元(75.82億),去年同月增減 +13.9%。

Companies mentioned:第一金(2892)

【Hua Nan Financial】2026-08 monthly revenue: 7.109 billion (up +11.9% year on year)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

Original華南金公布 2026-08 月營收 7109220 千元(71.09億),去年同月增減 +11.9%。

Companies mentioned:華南金(2880)

【First Insurance】2026-08 monthly revenue: 832 million (up +2.4% year on year)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

Original第一保公布 2026-08 月營收 831513 千元(8.32億),去年同月增減 +2.4%。

Companies mentioned:第一保(2852)

【Taiwan Fire & Marine Insurance】2026-08 monthly revenue: 927 million (up +11.7% year on year)

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

Original台產公布 2026-08 月營收 927048 千元(9.27億),去年同月增減 +11.7%。

Companies mentioned:台產(2832)

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