[Promoting Corporate Use of Generative AI] P-UP signs partnership agreement with AI training provider Digirise, launching generative AI training and implementation support for businesses
[Comprehensive Survey Report] Appraisal prices differed by more than 430,000 yen. Findings from a mystery-shopping survey of 24 precious metal buyers reveal how purchase prices vary by region
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Largest price difference between local stores
Appraisal prices differed by as much as 434,000 yen
Price differences of more than 450,000 yen
Appraisal price difference of approximately 170,000 yen
Offered a low price of 83,000 yen, saying, “It’s old, and we can’t guarantee its quality”
Raised the offer by hundreds of thousands of yen, saying, “Would you sell it for 300,000 yen?”
Aggressive attempts to stop customers from leaving were observed
Newly built apartment planned from the ground up in Tosu, Saga Prefecture, completed and fully occupied. Moving on to the next regional development project—福岡発・不動産投資で地域経済を活性化させる地方創生へ～セイコー・エステート＆ディベロップメントの挑戦
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Tosu had a population of 74,137 as of the end of June 2026
The fastest journey from Shin-Tosu Station to Hakata Station takes 12 minutes on the Kyushu Shinkansen
[Media Advisory] The front line of sex education being reshaped by local governments and communities amid concerns over maintaining the “hadome” restrictions
“Mirai Kaigi FEA2000” brings together more than 2,000 women entrepreneurs and companies for networking and discussions on new partnerships and business creation
Making waves on note! A 40-year-old author who became unable to bathe due to depression sets off alone to travel around China—the journey through all 33 provincial-level administrative regions is now a book
[A tub full of “thank you” gifts for Respect for the Aged Day] “Thank You Bath” event entrusts children’s gratitude to bathwood at おふろcafeりんねの湯, awarded No. 1 in eastern Japan, from Sept. 17 (Thu.) to 25 (Fri.)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Original実施期間：2026年9月17日(木)〜9月25日(金)
Parking: 725 spaces, including 45 reserved for hotel guests
[Supports TikTok and Instagram ads] Athlete Japan launches an “athlete appearances and short-video production option” starting at 300,000 yen per month! Boosts recruitment and PR among Gen Z and young people with vertical videos
Ani-lience® Dog Oral Health Check Kit launches for corporate customers, turning oral health check results into home-care recommendations and preventive care education
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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It reports that some signs of periodontal disease are found in 80–90% of dogs over 3 years old
Usability verified with approximately 200 dogs
Companies mentioned：株式会社Ani-lience、Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
[2027 popularity rankings by industry for graduates] 日本生命保険 leads in finance, 伊藤忠商事 in trading companies and 博報堂 in media, matching last year’s rankings. 吉野家 tops the restaurant category.
The number of registrants for the corporate employee benefits service “SOKUYAKUベネフィット” has grown to more than 200% of the previous year’s level, as corporate adoption expands in response to demand for employee health management
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Grew to more than 200% of the previous year’s level
ライフイズテック partners with the Tanaka Lab in 法政大学’s Faculty of Lifelong Learning and Career Studies. Professor Kensuke Tanaka, an expert in career research and human capital management, becomes an adviser to the job-hunting app “JRNY”
[Yachiyo City only] October-only campaign collects empty planters and seedling racks left over from downsizing home gardens | Unwanted-item collection by まるっと本舗
An introductory book explaining the fundamentals of civil engineering construction management, presenting essential knowledge for construction managers in an accessible format with extensive illustrations, is published!
Yue Jianyong’s view: Is “grand unification” a liability or an asset for China? State capacity, a unified market and China’s modernization
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Yue Jianyong analyzes the role of “great unity” in China’s modernization. Political unity can become an asset that builds state capacity and a unified market, but without institutional constraints it can also become a liability.
Okinawa no longer says “no” to the U.S. military! 42-year-old Genta Koja defeats “anti-base veteran” Denny Tamaki as conservatives regain control of the prefectural government after 12 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In the Okinawa gubernatorial election, 42-year-old newcomer Genta Koja defeated incumbent Danny Tamaki, bringing the prefecture under conservative control for the first time in 12 years. Economic measures and a shift in policy on U.S. military bases are key issues.
Li Woteng column: Where is Dr. Lin Zhiyun’s logic flawed?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
After Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s eldest son was selected for a publicly funded exchange program, physician Lin Chih-yun cited his own father’s experience of preventing a student from gaining admission through a recommendation, and argued against conflicts of interest. However, the comparison misses the mark because the power structures and institutional contexts are different.
Li Qize’s view: A response to Liang Wen-chieh—put the terms in writing first, then say the CCP cannot be trusted
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Li Qize, an associate professor at National Changhua University of Education, responds to Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Liang Wen-chieh’s criticism of the “One Country, Two Systems” proposal for Taiwan. He argues that slogans should be turned into concrete terms to test the CCP’s sincerity, stressing the importance of mechanisms that make it costly to renege.
Du Zichen’s view: When a salary can’t buy an iPhone
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Du Zichen points out that more than half of Taiwan’s salaried workers cannot afford an iPhone on a month’s pay, reflecting wage stagnation and unequal wealth distribution—problems on a national security scale.
Zhang Junkai column: In tribute to a chapter of Taiwan’s history forgotten for 80 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In 1946, Taiwanese gentry formed the Taiwan Restoration Tribute Delegation and traveled to mainland China to pay their respects at the Mausoleum of the Yellow Emperor and the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, declaring that Taiwan had returned to the motherland. The act symbolized Taiwanese people’s identification with their national identity, yet it has been forgotten by today’s mainstream narrative.
Opinion: Don’t let “gray tourism” become the norm—a “group tour ban” with no winners
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwanese travel operators warned that a ban on group tours to China has led to the proliferation of gray-market tours, putting both consumers and businesses at risk. They are calling for a review of the policy.
Education Matters: Move beyond “Japanese rule” or “colonial nostalgia” and let historical inquiry and learning confront the truth
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The debate over what to call the “Japanese colonial period” in Taiwan’s history education has drawn attention to textbook wording and the political context behind it.
Xu Zuosheng’s view: Global tech competition returns to basic research—what Taiwan’s higher education has lost is not students, but strategy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan’s higher education system faces declining birthrates and advances in AI for Science. The lack of basic science capacity and a talent strategy threatens the country’s technological competitiveness, while government-led management is undermining research autonomy.
Wu Tongxiong’s view: The greatest general in history—Reagan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
An article in which Wu Tongxiong praises Reagan as “the greatest general in history,” citing economic policy and improvements in living standards as factors behind the collapse of the Soviet Union, and drawing lessons for Taiwan’s future.
Opinion: Missiles guard the nation’s gates, promissory notes break down defenses—how did loan sharks infiltrate the military?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A Taiwanese Air Force senior airman in his 20s was killed over a debt dispute, exposing financial risks within the armed forces and the spread of underground lending. The case highlights structural problems that cannot be solved by pay raises alone.
Opinion: Military, civil-service and public-school salaries rise, and the minimum wage goes up every year—how much longer will the cap on private junior high school miscellaneous fees remain frozen?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
行政院 has decided to raise military, civil-service and public-school salaries by 4% next year, but private junior high schools face a frozen cap on miscellaneous fees, creating pressure from both rising personnel costs and restrictions on charges. This could affect teacher recruitment and schools’ long-term viability.
Opinion: Autonomy defines combat capability—from field testing in Pingtung to how Taiwan’s unmanned systems can achieve sovereign autonomy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Shield AI is partnering with Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology and 雷虎科技 to deploy its autonomous AI software “Hivemind” on unmanned aircraft and boats. The effort aims to advance autonomous defense systems capable of coordinated operations even when communications are cut off, strengthening Taiwan’s ability to defend its sovereignty.
At a security dialogue in South Korea, the Philippine defense minister publicly rebutted China’s note, exposing Beijing’s diplomatic unease. The episode points to systemic problems behind China’s hard-line diplomacy.
Opinion: China’s coast guard again enters Kinmen waters, repeated incursions become the new normal in the Taiwan Strait
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Repeated entries by Chinese coast guard vessels into Kinmen’s restricted waters test Taiwan’s response capabilities and reflect the normalization of gray-zone conflict in the Taiwan Strait, challenging Taiwan’s maritime sovereignty.
Stories from the darkness beyond the reach of the law: Excerpt from Back to Ancient Times as a Gang Boss (1)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A story about a high-ranking official who visits a slum at night to arrange an assassination. The secret pact made in a world beyond the reach of the law reflects the social structure of ancient China.
First among Asia’s major exchanges! South Korean stocks to extend trading hours starting Monday, with after-hours trading in 2,400 stocks running until 8 p.m.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Korea Exchange (KRX) will extend trading hours until 8 p.m. starting April 14, covering about 2,400 stocks. The move aims to boost market liquidity and align with international markets, making the exchange more attractive to foreign and retail investors.
Treasury yields near 5% still not a “stock-market killer”? Economist: It’s not because the economy is overheating
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. Treasury yields have risen to 4.96%, but economists at TS Lombard say the increase is not driven by an overheating economy and is therefore not fatal for the stock market. Continued AI investment is supporting the market.
AI’s 3 giants all call for a “slowdown” in developing advanced models! Analysts: “This group” could be first to fall on Monday, but the long-term impact is limited
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The CEOs of Anthropic, OpenAI and xAI have successively called for a slower pace of development of cutting-edge AI models. Markets are cautious in the short term, but experts say the foundations of long-term AI investment remain unchanged.
Companies mentioned：Anthropic、OpenAI、xAI、Allspring Global Investments、Global X Management
The “AI stock god” makes a comeback! Situational Awareness loads up on “these stocks,” placing $315 million in bullish options
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Situational Awareness, a fund known for its AI trades, invested $315 million in AI-related stocks again after suffering heavy losses in July. It strengthened risk management by using options that require full payment upfront.
Taiwan’s stock market has pulled back amid concerns about interest rate hikes and geopolitical risks. ASE purchased inspection equipment from 牧德, raising expectations for edge AI. Securities transaction tax revenue also rose sharply as market activity remained brisk.
Keeping up pressure on the Fed to cut rates! Trump: The U.S. should have the lowest interest rates in the world
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Former U.S. President Trump is demanding that the Federal Reserve keep interest rates low, intensifying political pressure. With August CPI exceeding expectations and pressure for rate hikes mounting, concerns about the Fed’s policy independence are spreading.
Inside China: 29,700 elementary schools closed in 5 years; schools in many parts of China turned into nursing homes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
China has lost 29,700 elementary schools in 5 years, with vacant school buildings being converted into facilities such as nursing homes. Urbanization and declining birthrates are behind the trend, as social infrastructure is repurposed.
How can clinic owners overcome the challenges of too few applicants and difficulty spotting the right candidates? Selection strategies for private practitioners
【沛爾生醫*-創】Announcement that the company’s share par value is changing from “NT$10” to “NT$0.5”；announcement period：115年 August 06 to 115年 November 05.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
Pell Bio-Medical（6949）completed a change in its par value per share, from NT$10 to NT$0.5. The new shares began trading on 115年9月7日, and the reference share price was adjusted proportionally.