# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-14 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 2 of 4

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 152 items from 5 sources; Japan, 150 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## YouTube’s new “Station” feature arrives on the YouTube channels of にじさんじ’s ChroNoiR and VOLTACTION!

- Published: 2026-09-14T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001635.000030865.html
- anchor: #n2729945
- Companies mentioned: ANYCOLOR株式会社、にじさんじ、ChroNoiR、VOLTACTION、YouTube

Facts:
- The YouTube channel has more than 1 million subscribers.
- There are currently about 150 affiliated livers, each making the most of their individuality

## The opening theme for Season 3 of the TV anime “Ranma 1/2” will be performed by Fumino, and the ending theme by “Yuika”! A third PV featuring the opening and ending themes has also been released!

- Published: 2026-09-14T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002006.000002610.html
- anchor: #n2729944
- Companies mentioned: 小学館集英社プロダクション、ウィル・アイズナー漫画業界賞、週刊少年サンデー、日本テレビ、Netflix、NO LABEL ARTISTS、UNIVERSAL MUSIC、Virgin Music、BMSG、ちゃんみな、TikTok、Billboard JAPAN、Spotify、豊洲PIT、Zepp、東京国際フォーラムホールA、YouTube

Facts:
- As of August 2024, worldwide cumulative circulation of Takahashi-sensei’s works had exceeded 230 million copies.
- The debut song “favorite song” reached No. 9 on Billboard JAPAN’s “JAPAN Hot 100.”
- A 21-year-old female singer-songwriter from Nara.

## Former 2-division world boxing champion Hiroto Kyoguchi shares “overwhelming habits” and a “steady mindset” for believing in yourself! His book “Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way: How to Believe in Your Weak Self” goes on sale today, Sept. 14!

- Published: 2026-09-14T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002828.000048095.html
- anchor: #n2729943
- Companies mentioned: マイクロマガジン社、LivePocket、書泉グランデ、Amazon

Facts:
- Price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
- [3-book ticket] [Limited to 50 tickets]

## “You can experience vicarious satisfaction”: Masayuki Furuya discusses “Taxi Driver 3,” starring Sho Kasamatsu and Naoto Takenaka! All episodes of every season are available to stream for free on ABEMA! A revenge-and-romance drama channel has also opened for a limited time.

- Published: 2026-09-14T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003972.000064643.html
- anchor: #n2729942
- Companies mentioned: ABEMA、SBS、ムジゲ運輸、Shall We ダンス？

Facts:
- More than 1000 titles available for streaming
- Streaming begins on ABEMA on Monday, Sept. 14.
- 10月13日（火）23時59分まで全話無料配信中

## SUMMER SONIC 2026 放送&配信アーティストを公開！WOWOWで9月27日（日）午後0:00（正午）～放送&配信！

- Published: 2026-09-14T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008925.000001355.html
- anchor: #n2729941
- Companies mentioned: SUMMER SONIC、WOWOW、ZOZOマリンスタジアム、幕張メッセ、THE STROKES、Ado、L'Arc-en-Ciel、ALEX WARREN、BABYMETAL、BE:FIRST、BINI、CARÍN LEÓN、CRYSTAL WATERS、ELMIENE、.ENDRECHERI.、FKA TWIGS、HANA、羊文学、JADE、JAMES FAUNTLEROY、JAMIROQUAI、JENNIE、KASABIAN、KESHI、LE SSERAFIM、MAN WITH A MISSION、中島健人、サカナクション、STEVE LACY、Suchmos、Travis Japan、WEST.、告五人 Accusefive、アイナ・ジ・エンド、AUDREY NUNA、BABYMONSTER、CARDINALS、CHLOE QISHA、DEAN & TABBER、DERMOT KENNEDY、eill、Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas、FLORENCE ROAD、HANRORO、HOLLY HUMBERSTONE、Hyojoo、indigo la End、女王蜂、Novel Core、PassCode、PiXXiE、The RH Factor reunion tribute to Roy Hargrove、STUTS、WISP、ZEBRAHEAD、阿部真央、板歯目、Cornelius、電気グルーヴ、DESTIN CONRAD、FATHER OF PEACE、GENERATIONS、GOOD NEIGHBOURS、THE GUEST LIST、花冷え。、HUMBE、JON SPENCER、MAZZEL、mgk、MIDNIGHT TIL MORNING、紫 今、のん & the tears of knight、Paledusk、PRETTY BLEAK、Saucy Dog、SB19、SIRUP、SUEDE、VIAGRA BOYS、AKMU、amazarashi、Ave Mujica、Ayumu Imazu、BAND-MAID、BOY SODA、Chilli Beans.、DECEMBER 10、キタニタツヤ

## [Yaizu City × JR Central] Yaizu City and JR Central are teaming up to implement the “Furusato Resident Registration System Model Project,” aiming to create ties with the city through field research in Yaizu.

- Published: 2026-09-14T17:59:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000085.000160429.html
- anchor: #n2730091
- Companies mentioned: 東海旅客鉄道株式会社、株式会社JR東海エージェンシー、conomichi、TOKAI STATION POINT

Facts:
- Earn 1,100 TOKAI STATION POINT points for each one-way trip.
- A maximum of 6,600 points for 3 round trips (6 one-way trips).
- Accommodation rates 20% off
- The subsidy is 5,000 yen (tax included).

## Mini doughnuts “Strawberry Milk Doughnuts,” made with jam containing 100% “Tochiaika®” strawberries grown in Tochigi City, launch for a limited time.

- Published: 2026-09-14T17:56:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000096795.html
- anchor: #n2729964
- Companies mentioned: 東京カリント株式会社、JAしもつけ

Facts:
- Net weight: 125 g (including individual packaging).
- Suggested retail price: around 475 yen (tax included).
- The company celebrated its 80th anniversary in September 2026.
- Even now, 68 years after its launch, this long-selling product remains popular across the country.

## Compare flavors with karinto! A limited-time launch of “3-Color Sweet Potato Karinto,” packed with sweet potatoes and offering three delicious tastes in one bag.

- Published: 2026-09-14T17:56:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000096795.html
- anchor: #n2730179
- Companies mentioned: 東京カリント株式会社、蔵屋久兵衛オンラインショップ

Facts:
- Net weight: 75g
- Suggested retail price: around 302 yen (tax included).

## The 33rd Railway Day event will be held!

- Published: 2026-09-14T17:54:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001354.000037933.html
- anchor: #n2729852
- Companies mentioned: JR九州

Facts:
- October 2026
- January 2027

## [B.L.U.E. NOVA] Co-op bullet-hell shooter “B.L.U.E. NOVA” coming to Steam® in 2027!

- Published: 2026-09-14T17:50:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002165.000025063.html
- anchor: #n2729853
- Companies mentioned: ガンホー・オンライン・エンターテイメント株式会社、Steam®、SNIVPA、東京ゲームショウ2026

Facts:
- A tower raid for up to 30 players.
- “Earth’s impending demise in the year 2200”
- Activities suddenly began on Friday, July 31, 2026.
- From Thursday, September 17, 2026

## Notice of 秋赤音’s solo exhibition “Shouseki,” Sept. 25 (Fri.)–Oct. 11 (Sun). AKIAKANE Solo Exhibition “Shouseki” Venue: KOMIYAMA TOKYO G

- Published: 2026-09-14T17:50:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000057.000011601.html
- anchor: #n2729854
- Companies mentioned: 秋赤音、KOMIYAMA TOKYO G、DoKomi、Japan Expo

Facts:
- 2026年9月25日（金）～10月11日（日）
- Monday–Saturday 12:00–18:30.
- Sunday 12:00–17:30.
- Has been invited to locations around the world for more than 10 years.

## “Spa Resort Hawaiians Licca,” dressed in the costume of a Hawaiians solo dancer, launches in a limited quantity.

- Published: 2026-09-14T17:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000348.000018649.html
- anchor: #n2730295
- Companies mentioned: 常磐興産株式会社、株式会社タカラトミー、リトルファクトリー株式会社

Facts:
- 9,800 yen (tax included)
- Limited to 2,000 dolls.

## [モクシー大阪梅田] Halloween Starts at Moxy. Enjoy the ultimate Halloween night!

- Published: 2026-09-14T17:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002856.000011305.html
- anchor: #n2729959
- Companies mentioned: モクシー大阪梅田、モクシー・ホテル、マリオット・インターナショナル、The Network、DropTop、Swissôtel、Giraffe Japan

Facts:
- Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, 20:00–23:00.
- 5 DJs.
- General admission: 3,500 yen (includes 1 drink).
- Hotel guests: 2,500 yen (includes 1 drink).

## Yoshio Itoi, the “superhuman” of Japanese professional baseball, appointed the first international exchange ambassador for the 2026 National Games in Taoyuan, Taiwan.

- Published: 2026-09-14T17:47:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000183254.html
- anchor: #n2729855
- Companies mentioned: Netflix、桃園市政府

Facts:
- “2026 National Games”
- Oct. 17–22, 2026.
- 58-degree kaoliang liquor.

## 【レペット】「エスプリ・ドゥ・ラ・ダンス」インタビュー公開｜パリ・オペラ座の芸術を受け継ぐふたりが語る、ダンスと人生

- Published: 2026-09-14T17:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001037.000095084.html
- anchor: #n2730162
- Companies mentioned: レペット、株式会社ルック、パリ・オペラ座バレエ団、パリ国立高等音楽・舞踊学校、ナンシー・バレエ団

Facts:
- 1947年、ローズ・レペットによって創設されたメゾン レペット

## [Vaccinations begin Sept. 24] Influenza vaccinations to be administered ahead of schedule.

- Published: 2026-09-14T17:38:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000106.000165139.html
- anchor: #n2730092
- Companies mentioned: 豊島区

Facts:
- Vaccinations begin at participating medical institutions in the ward on Thursday, Sept. 24.
- Was scheduled to begin Thursday, Oct. 1, Reiwa 8.
- People aged 65 or older
- People aged 60 to 64 with an impairment in any of the following: heart, kidney or respiratory function, or immune function due to human immunodeficiency virus.
- Out-of-pocket cost: 2,500 yen.
- HA vaccine (subcutaneous injection): 2,000 yen per dose for children aged 6 months to under 13 years.
- Flumist nasal spray (intranasal administration): 4,000 yen for ages 2–15 (third-year junior high school students).

## Following Tenjin Big Bang, WeWork Japan holds an opening ceremony for “WeWork Hakata” in the Hakata Connected district.

- Published: 2026-09-14T17:35:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000089.000045221.html
- anchor: #n2730279
- Companies mentioned: WeWork Japan、WWJ株式会社、西日本シティ銀行、福岡地所株式会社、ルルレモンアスレティカJP合同会社、3XN Architects、ウェルカム、DAISHIZEN、AB InBev Japan合同会社、東京建物株式会社、ブルーボトルコーヒー

Facts:
- One of Fukuoka’s largest flexible offices, with approximately 980 desks.

## KONAMI麻雀格闘倶楽部 to compete in the “M League 2026-27 season.”

- Published: 2026-09-14T17:34:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000102.000169916.html
- anchor: #n2729993
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コナミアーケードゲームス、KONAMI麻雀格闘倶楽部、株式会社竹下運送、株式会社テンガイ、株式会社イノセントワークス、株式会社ゼウスコーポレーション、有限会社 佐賀東部青果、株式会社ワイプロ、日本プロ麻雀連盟

Facts:
- “M League 2026-27 season”
- Signed sponsorship agreements with 6 companies.
- By Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
- Has been held since 2018.

## [A much-anticipated new color arrives] Professional care at home. Care for even the smallest areas of the face with a unique 2-way design.

- Published: 2026-09-14T17:33:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000501.000075529.html
- anchor: #n2729994
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ニーズ、株式会社サンファミリー

Facts:
- “Cellsh Kassa Stick Pink Gold” 3,278 yen (tax included).

## 日本テレビ系列『ZIP!』でハピタスが紹介されました

- Published: 2026-09-14T17:30:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000117614.html
- anchor: #n2730159
- Companies mentioned: ハピタス、アプリブ、株式会社オズビジョン、日本テレビ

Facts:
- A survey of 300 people.
- Ranked No. 2
- A purchase of 3,000 yen.
- 30 yen worth of regular points.
- ハピタスポイント24円分

## The long-awaited BD-BOX of the popular TV anime “Iron Wok Jan!” is confirmed for release! Store bonuses and campaign details have also been announced!

- Published: 2026-09-14T17:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008970.000016756.html
- anchor: #n2729987
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フロンティアワークス、アニメイト、Amazon.co.jp、楽天ブックス、ソフマップ・アニメガ、ゲーマーズ、あみあみ、メロンブックス、タワーレコード、Neowing、Getchu.com、Onburt Entertainment、紀伊國屋書店、HMV,HMV＆BOOKS online、赤い熊さん

Facts:
- Price: 24,800 yen (tax included) / 22,545 yen (before tax).
- Price: 28,650 yen (tax included) / 26,045 yen (before tax).

## [With Takeru finally able to drink after retiring!] Matsui Shuzo’s new commercial begins airing in the San'in region on Sept. 15! His wife, Aoi Kawaguchi, joins him for their first appearance together as a married couple!

- Published: 2026-09-14T17:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000106.000045998.html
- anchor: #n2729857
- Companies mentioned: 松井酒造合名会社、マツイビール、マツイウイスキー

Facts:
- September 15, 2026
- 15 seconds / 30 seconds.

## 「ふるなび」が、令和8年8月豪雨の災害支援として東京都品川区を通じ、福井県坂井市の代理寄附受付を開始 ※2026/9/14受付自治体追加

- Published: 2026-09-14T17:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001733.000007821.html
- anchor: #n2729856
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイモバイル、ふるなび

## A practical guide tackling more than 40,000 “untouched unlisted strategic shareholdings,” “Good Strategic Shareholdings, Bad Strategic Shareholdings,” will be published on Friday, Oct. 2.

- Published: 2026-09-14T17:25:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000454.000158730.html
- anchor: #n2729787
- Companies mentioned: 少数株ドットコム株式会社、株式会社クロスメディア・パブリッシング、インプレス、三菱UFJ、モルガン・スタンレー、ソフトバンク、ヤフー、アリババ、キリン、アムジェン、オリックス、コモディティーズ・コーポレーション、セガ、エヌビディア、凸版印刷、リクルート、京セラ、KDDI、ソニー、エムスリー、日本生命、スペースX、プルデンシャル、TBS、東京エレクトロン、三井物産、IHH、デンソー、HOYA、キオクシア、ユニバーサルエンターテインメント、ウィン・リゾーツ、トヨタ自動車、テスラ、住友銀行、ゴールドマン・サックス、ネスレ、アルコン、フィリップス、TSMC、ネスパーズ、テンセント、メタ、リライアンス・ジオ、エピック・ゲームズ、バークシャー・ハサウェイ、コカ・コーラ、モンスター・ビバレッジ、ダイムラー、KKR、ワイルド・フレーバーズ、ルノー、日産自動車、ウーバー

Facts:
- “Unlisted strategic shareholdings (a total of 42,558 issues)”
- “Approximately 42,000 unlisted policy-held shareholdings”

## Organic brand IMYOON, rooted in the science of skin, launches at Daimaru Matsuzakaya’s beauty store DEPACO Launches at 10:00 on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 / Main line available

- Published: 2026-09-14T17:19:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000183042.html
- anchor: #n2730296
- Companies mentioned: IMYOON、大丸松坂屋百貨店、DEPACO、合同会社ワタシノチカラ、ホリスティックビューティロジーアカデミー

Facts:
- Starting at 10:00 on Tuesday, September 15, 2026
- 80 g / ¥3,960
- 20 g / ¥1,210
- 30 ml / ¥3,410
- 30 ml / ¥3,630
- 30 ml / ¥3,740
- 20 g × ２ / ¥3,740
- 100 g / ¥6,160

## Innovative Technology Research Association: “Environmental Technology Seminar for the Manufacturing Industry”—from regulatory compliance to practical implementation examples

- Published: 2026-09-14T17:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000148.000150171.html
- anchor: #n2729928
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人名古屋産業振興公社、名古屋工業大学、名古屋市

Facts:
- Deadline: Friday, September 25

## Calvin Klein Collection by Veronica Leoni Spring 2027 Runway Show

- Published: 2026-09-14T17:08:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000127594.html
- anchor: #n2730003
- Companies mentioned: Calvin Klein、Veronica Leoni、George B. Mallory、Walter De Maria、Kid Harpoon、Laurie Anderson、Solange、ROSALÍA、Teyana Taylor、Tate McRae、Sadie Sink、3house、Kemio、Ling Ling Kwong、Emily Ratajkowski、Pamela Anderson、Gemma Chan、Lila Moss

Facts:
- Spring 2027 Collection
- September 11, 2026

## About 15% of people have “abandoned an inquiry or application” after visiting a company website. The top reason is “not enough information to understand what the company is really like.”

- Published: 2026-09-14T17:05:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003103.000044800.html
- anchor: #n2729924
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NEXER、株式会社TSSソフトウェア、株式会社NEXER Group

Facts:
- Have “abandoned an inquiry or application” because of a company website
- Reason for abandoning: “There was too little information to understand what the company was really like”
- The factor that inspires trust is “ease of making an inquiry”
- Have found a company website “difficult to use” on a smartphone

## [受付 begins September 24] Apology and voluntary recall program for the EcoFlow portable power station “RIVER Pro”

- Published: 2026-09-14T17:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000244.000050601.html
- anchor: #n2730094
- Companies mentioned: EcoFlow Technology Japan株式会社、EcoFlow

Facts:
- Gift card worth ¥40,000
- Gift card worth ¥10,000
- From February 5, 2026
- Production ended in 2023
- From September 24
- More than 6 million users
- More than 140 countries and regions worldwide

## xxx Project(ばつぷろじぇくと) releases artist photos!

- Published: 2026-09-14T17:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001016.000060459.html
- anchor: #n2730093
- Companies mentioned: xxx Project、ばつぷろじぇくと、株式会社リアルアキバ・コミュニケーションズ、METEORA st.

Facts:
- More than 100 players joined
- Just 3 years after its founding

## We change because our feelings remain the same. “大阪焼肉・ホルモン ふたご” unveils a new façade, becoming “a new, yet unchanged Futago.”

- Published: 2026-09-14T17:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000242.000019564.html
- anchor: #n2730014
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社FTG Company、大阪焼肉・ホルモン ふたご

Facts:
- 130 locations across 11 brands in Japan and overseas
- Opens on Monday, September 14, 2026

## Topre to exhibit at Tokyo Game Show 2026

- Published: 2026-09-14T17:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000087.000030248.html
- anchor: #n2729990
- Companies mentioned: 東プレ株式会社、REALFORCE、ポケットモンスター、ホロライブ、STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT、カバー株式会社、株式会社ビサイド、株式会社サードウェーブ、GALLERIA、holo Indie、CCMC Corp.、BeXide

Facts:
- 2026年9月17日（木）から21日（月）までの日程で開催される
- At Makuhari Messe, Exhibition Hall 2 (Booth No. 02-N09)
- Thursday, September 17, 14:00–14:30
- Thursday, September 17, 15:00–15:30
- 東プレ株式会社 developed input devices equipped with electrostatic capacitive, non-contact switches for use as business terminals in 1983
- Developed PC keyboards and launched them for personal use under the name “REALFORCE” in 2001
- 東プレ株式会社 has been in business since its founding in 1935
- Listed on the Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange; securities code: 5975

## 【GoQSystem】Launches a filter panel customization feature! Show only the fields you need for smoother searches

- Published: 2026-09-14T17:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000323.000062228.html
- anchor: #n2729989
- Companies mentioned: GoQSystem、株式会社GoQSystem

## DMM GAMES’ “FLOWER KNIGHT GIRL” receives an update on September 14! New event “Remembering the Scent of Summer” launches!

- Published: 2026-09-14T17:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006494.000032953.html
- anchor: #n2729988
- Companies mentioned: DMM GAMES、合同会社EXNOA、App Store、Google Play

Facts:
- Event period: After maintenance on September 14, 2026
- Through the start of maintenance on September 28, 2026

## 【Online learning from home】Vocational training in Excel and programming: “Learn from the Basics! IT Talent Development Course for the AI Era (e-Learning A)” begins 11/13】

- Published: 2026-09-14T17:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001166.000001346.html
- anchor: #n2729952
- Companies mentioned: ワークキャリア株式会社、ジョブトレ山梨校、Microsoft

Facts:
- Capacity
- Microsoft 365 Personal monthly plan
- Microsoft 365 Personal monthly plan ¥2,130 × 6 months
- Microsoft 365 Personal monthly plan ¥2,130 × 6 months = ¥12,780

## A new character, “Yukine (Bunny),” arrives in DMM GAMES’ “テクロノス”! Plus, the second half of the “Party with Bunnies♥” event is underway!

- Published: 2026-09-14T17:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006493.000032953.html
- anchor: #n2729951
- Companies mentioned: DMM GAMES、合同会社EXNOA、株式会社テクロス、テクロノス

Facts:
- Paid 5,500 + free 3,000
- Paid 11,000 + free 6,000

## Register large numbers of business cards at once by filming them: AI business card management feature “ibisContacts” launches

- Published: 2026-09-14T17:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000085.000015594.html
- anchor: #n2729858
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイビス、ibisWorks、ibisStorage、ibisScribe、ibisAccount、ibisPaint

Facts:
- Monthly fee
- Up to 3,600 cards/month
- Up to 6,000 cards/month
- Up to 120 cards/month
- Business card AI-OCR
- Business card recognition from video
- AI meeting transcription (with speaker recognition)
- AI meeting transcription (without speaker recognition)
- Electronic document AI-OCR

## 株式会社ナカトミ set to launch “GSMJ (GLOBAL SME Japan Market Enter Project),” a new initiative supporting Korean companies and products entering the Japanese market

- Published: 2026-09-14T16:58:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000160755.html
- anchor: #n2730280
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ナカトミ、株式会社SleepWave、DreamLadders

Facts:
- AI wellness device “For me buds”

## Volunteers wanted for “BRAZIL QUEST in Koiwa 2026”!

- Published: 2026-09-14T16:58:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000109918.html
- anchor: #n2729859
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人 光JSみらい、BRAZIL QUEST 実行委員会

Facts:
- September 27, 2026
- 10 a.m.
- 17:30

## 【A special chance to discover yourself in Gifu】Local Tokai food and handicrafts, with fortune-tellers from across Japan! The adult-focused, hands-on and interactive “MONBAN Festival 2026” will be held at ぎふメディアコスモス on Sunday, November 29

- Published: 2026-09-14T16:52:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000189463.html
- anchor: #n2730180
- Companies mentioned: 合同会社WEBRIGHT、ぎふメディアコスモス、伊東豊雄建築設計事務所

Facts:
- Approximately 80 stores in total will be exhibiting
- Sunday, Nov. 29, 2026

## “Hereditary” added as a rhythm game track in “Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat. Hatsune Miku”!

- Published: 2026-09-14T16:30:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007665.000005397.html
- anchor: #n2730095
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セガ、Colorful Palette、クリプトン・フューチャー・メディア株式会社

Facts:
- Starting Monday, September 14, 2026
- After the event ends, an after-show, “Drive to Dream! After Live,” will be held as a Virtual Live.
- Event period: Monday, September 14, 2026, 12:00–Tuesday, September 22, 11:59
- Live performance duration: approximately 8 minutes 56 seconds
- Crystals x 300

## Official fan community “DAISO の輪” to hold its first event, planned by fans for fans: Registration open for “Enjoy English with Your Child! HALLOWEEN Kids Party”

- Published: 2026-09-14T16:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000358.000039955.html
- anchor: #n2729860
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社大創産業、DAISO、Standard Products、THREEPPY

Facts:
- 10 parent-child pairs with children in grades 1–4
- Approximately 58,000 products
- 5,891 stores
- 771 billion yen
- 698.3 billion yen

## 倉吉市立西郷小学校とＳｋｙ株式会社が校務スマート化支援アプリ「SKYMENU Mobile」実証研究を開始

- Published: 2026-09-14T16:14:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001368.000001552.html
- anchor: #n2729953
- Companies mentioned: Ｓｋｙ株式会社、倉吉市立西郷小学校

Facts:
- Implementation period: September 7, 2026–March 31, 2028
- 21 faculty and staff members (as of September 14, 2026)

## Kochia Light-Up 2026 coming soon (国営ひたち海浜公園)

- Published: 2026-09-14T16:08:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000872.000032901.html
- anchor: #n2730004
- Companies mentioned: 国営ひたち海浜公園、一般財団法人 公園財団、フラ ハーラウ エリー、しゃぼん男爵、茨城県牛久高等学校、茨城工業高等専門学校、茨城県警察本部

Facts:
- About 40,000 kochia plants
- Glow-in-the-dark fan-making: 500 yen
- Make a glowing shaker keychain with phosphorescent stones: 1,000 yen

## 4v4 and ヴァンフォーレスポーツクラブ will co-host the “4v4 VENTFORET CUP 2026” on Saturday, Oct. 3, in Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture. All participating players will receive a ticket to that day’s home game!

- Published: 2026-09-14T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000169.000073947.html
- anchor: #n2729861
- Companies mentioned: Now Do株式会社、ヴァンフォーレスポーツクラブ、ヴァンフォーレ甲府、カターレ富山、JITリサイクルインク

Facts:
- Number of teams sought: 12 teams in each category
- Registration opens at 10:30
- Opening ceremony at 11:00
- Matches begin at 11:30
- Closing ceremony at 13:45
- The entry period begins on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026
- and ends at 23:59 on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
- To be held from 16:00 on the day of the tournament at JITリサイクルインク Stadium

## Inunekoseikatsu to introduce shareholder benefits program

- Published: 2026-09-14T15:57:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000041812.html
- anchor: #n2729925
- Companies mentioned: 犬猫生活株式会社、再春館製薬所

Facts:
- Cumulative sales of 120 million meals
- Continues donating 20% of profits

## ＜ヴィス＞ Announces New Shareholder Benefits Program

- Published: 2026-09-14T15:42:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000288.000058162.html
- anchor: #n2729960
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヴィス、Amazon、楽天Edy、イオン株式会社、三井住友カード株式会社、Vポイントマーケティング株式会社、株式会社NTTカードソリューション、株式会社クオカード、株式会社セブン・カードサービス、株式会社ウィルズ

Facts:
- Shareholders who own at least 2 trading units (200 shares)

## [Event Report] くらき永田保育園’s “Kodomo Mannaka Terrace”

- Published: 2026-09-14T15:27:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000036.000110697.html
- anchor: #n2729862
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アダチ音研、くらき永田保育園

Facts:
- September 12, 2026 (Saturday)

## Help carry Hirosaki’s treasured cultural assets into the future. Crowdfunding-style hometown tax donations are now being accepted for the “Hirosaki Important Cultural Property Buildings Repair Project”

- Published: 2026-09-14T15:19:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000183298.html
- anchor: #n2729788
- Companies mentioned: 弘前市、岩木山神社、高照神社、ふるさとチョイス

Facts:
- The target amount is 18,364,000 yen
- The campaign began on July 1, 2026
- through December 28, 2026

## のぞみエナジー achieves financial close for a 196MWh-scale battery storage project in Usuki, Oita Prefecture

- Published: 2026-09-14T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000190411.html
- anchor: #n2729995
- Companies mentioned: のぞみエナジー、アクティス、株式会社あおぞら銀行、General Atlantic

Facts:
- A 50MW/196MWh battery energy storage system project
- A 1.1GW portfolio
- A portfolio of about 900MW
- Projects with 521MW in operation
- Operational solar power projects totaling about 110MWdc
- About US$130 billion in total

## 郭禮伯之子籲驗DNA 蔣萬安：4年前已經回答過

- Published: 2026-09-14T20:30:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609140253.aspx
- anchor: #n2730459
- Companies mentioned: 郭禮伯、郭貽熹、蔣萬安、蔣經國、信民協會、黃清龍、黃澎孝、洪三雄、雙清文教基金會、章亞若、王繼春、章孝嚴、章孝慈、沈伯洋、中央社

## Councilor criticizes failure to protect children after shooting near school; Taipei City Government: Immediate notification and response

- Published: 2026-09-14T20:27:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609140252.aspx
- anchor: #n2730456

A Taipei city councilor criticized the city government for failing to protect students immediately after a shooting near a school. The city government stressed that it had activated its response mechanism and confirmed that everyone was safe. The incident highlights the importance of school safety notification mechanisms.

## Kelly Lin portrays a villain in “The Black and White Janitor”; her husband says she is playing herself

- Published: 2026-09-14T20:19:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609140251.aspx
- anchor: #n2730445
- Companies mentioned: Netflix

Facts:
- Taipei, 14th

## 臻鼎-KY’s Thai subsidiary acquires machinery and equipment worth nearly 1.2 billion

- Published: 2026-09-14T20:06:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609143005.aspx
- anchor: #n2730434
- Companies mentioned: 臻鼎-KY、PENG SHEN TECHNOLOGY (THAILAND) CO., LTD.、TAKEWIN INTERNATIONAL (HK) LIMITED

臻鼎-KY’s Thai subsidiary, 鵬晟科技, spent about NT$1.189 billion on equipment. The move is aimed at expanding production capacity to meet strong growth in demand for AI applications.

## 2 students at 中山女高 report feeling unwell after eating fried tempura; Taipei City Government finds 2 hygiene violations at the school cafeteria

- Published: 2026-09-14T20:03:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609140250.aspx
- anchor: #n2730432
- Companies mentioned: 中山女高、台北市衛生局

Facts:
- 2 hygiene violations found
- A fine of NT$60,000 to NT$200 million will be imposed for violations of the Food Safety Act
- Test results are expected in about 10 to 14 days

## 金居 plans to expand its overseas footprint by establishing a Southeast Asian subsidiary

- Published: 2026-09-14T20:00:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609143004.aspx
- anchor: #n2730431
- Companies mentioned: 金居

Facts:
- 金居’s August revenue was NT$1.056 billion
- Up 59.71% year over year
- Revenue for the first 8 months was NT$7.402 billion
- Up 46.82% year over year

## Nikkei tests 比亞迪’s RACCO; impressive range challenges Japan’s domestic auto market

- Published: 2026-09-14T20:00:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202609140249.aspx
- anchor: #n2730433
- Companies mentioned: 比亞迪、日本經濟新聞、中央社

Facts:
- About 1,500 orders received in 1 month since launch
- Boasts the longest range among current compact electric vehicles, at 320 kilometers
- Test-driven for about 1,000 kilometers
- 一般充電最高可使用6千瓦輸入功率
- 快速充電最高可使用49千瓦
- Charged for 23 minutes on the outbound trip
- Charged for 18 minutes on the return trip
- Aims to receive 10,000 orders by the end of the year

## 川普 says the U.S. can afford to distribute $5,000 to everyone; House speaker says congressional approval is required

- Published: 2026-09-14T19:58:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609140248.aspx
- anchor: #n2730368
- Companies mentioned: 川普、共和黨、眾院議長強生、路透社、CNN

Facts:
- Give $5,000 to every adult nationwide
- Trillions of dollars are flowing into the United States

## 環球晶：義大利諾瓦拉廠部分復工 申請理賠中

- Published: 2026-09-14T19:56:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609140247.aspx
- anchor: #n2730369
- Companies mentioned: 環球晶、諾瓦拉

Facts:
- 義大利諾瓦拉（Novara）廠8吋產線
- A production network spanning 9 countries and 18 operating sites worldwide

## 信驊 signs 2-year procurement contract with ASE to ensure stable capacity supply

- Published: 2026-09-14T19:56:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609140246.aspx
- anchor: #n2730370
- Companies mentioned: 信驊、日月光半導體

Facts:
- A procurement contract lasting 2 years
- Effective Jan. 1, 2027
- Dec. 31, 2028
- August revenue reached NT$1.626 billion

## Hsu Shu-hua angrily asks why the paralysis of child protection has not provoked outrage; 蔣萬安 vows a review

- Published: 2026-09-14T19:52:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609140245.aspx
- anchor: #n2730301
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、台北市議會、台北市長、審計部、社會局、北市公私立教保服務機構、都更業務、住宅、社宅、都發局

Facts:
- A predatory teacher sexually abused 41 children
- 1 contract employee who had received no gender equality training and had studied business administration
- Delayed by 228 days, or 7 months
- Must be completed within 60 days at most
- Investigations remain incomplete in 303 child protection cases in Taipei
- 268 cases closed
- 88% closure rate
- 224 staff positions
- Currently, only 126 people
- 1年至少招募5、6次

## Taiwan helps Malaysia advance smart agriculture, combining AI and machinery to boost efficiency

- Published: 2026-09-14T19:50:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609140244.aspx
- anchor: #n2730302
- Companies mentioned: 國家稻米公司 (BERNAS)

Taiwanese farm machinery companies are integrating AI and semiconductor technology to help Malaysia address labor shortages and improve efficiency in agriculture. The move not only strengthens local food security but also demonstrates the international competitiveness of Taiwan’s smart agriculture industry.

## 達運與美奧克拉荷馬州採購團簽約 拓無人載具市場

- Published: 2026-09-14T19:46:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609140242.aspx
- anchor: #n2730297
- Companies mentioned: 達運光電、奧克拉荷馬州採購團

Facts:
- First-person-view drone
- Various types of unmanned vehicles
- Mobile security vehicle

## League of Legends team aims for medal at Asian Games; mid-jungle duo praised as Taiwan’s treasure

- Published: 2026-09-14T19:46:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609140243.aspx
- anchor: #n2730303
- Companies mentioned: 中信飛牡蠣 (CFO)、Team Secret Whales

Taiwan’s League of Legends team is aiming for a medal at the Nagoya Asian Games. Head coach Chen Ju-chih praised the mid-jungle duo as a core treasure and vowed to surpass the goal of winning silver.

## South Korea’s new post-market trading rules take effect, extending trading until 8 p.m. and introducing real-time transactions

- Published: 2026-09-14T19:45:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609140241.aspx
- anchor: #n2730298
- Companies mentioned: 韓國交易所 (KRX)、Nextrade (NXT)、紐約證券交易所 (NYSE)、那斯達克 (NASDAQ)

The Korea Exchange is extending post-market trading until 8 p.m., covering most KOSPI and KOSDAQ stocks. The measure is intended to align with international trends and is expected to make investing more convenient for foreign investors, but will also intensify competition with alternative trading systems.

## Second Trump-Xi meeting set to take place; Shen You-chung says US-China competition remains unchanged, with limited scope for breakthroughs

- Published: 2026-09-14T19:44:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609140240.aspx
- anchor: #n2730299
- Companies mentioned: 波音

The 2nd Trump-Xi meeting will be held in Washington on Sept. 24, with experts saying the underlying nature of their structural competition remains unchanged. Although China has increased purchases of US agricultural products as a goodwill gesture, disagreements over technology controls and geopolitics remain severe.

Facts:
- This year’s 2nd Trump-Xi meeting is expected to take place in Washington on Sept. 24
- Shen You-chung says differences between the US and China over technology, regional security and Taiwan are difficult to resolve
- The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently imposed restrictions targeting Chinese-made routers and data centers
- China’s economic performance in the first 7 months of this year was its worst since pandemic restrictions were lifted

## AI boom drives July overtime in electronics components industry to a 47-year high for the same month

- Published: 2026-09-14T19:42:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609140239.aspx
- anchor: #n2730292

The AI boom has filled orders for Taiwan’s electronics supply chain, pushing overtime hours in electronics component manufacturing to a 47-year high for the same month. The industry outlook is mixed, with strong demand in the technology sector and relatively weak performance in traditional industries.

## Reuters: China tightens grip on rare-earth metal yttrium, which could become a key bargaining chip at Trump-Xi meeting

- Published: 2026-09-14T19:42:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609140238.aspx
- anchor: #n2730293
- Companies mentioned: 路透社、美國地質調查所、白宮、歐盟

Facts:
- Global yttrium mine production last year is estimated at between 10,000 and 15,000 metric tons
- China exported as much as 600,000 metric tons of yttrium oxide to the US in March this year
- Exports totaled just 29 metric tons in July

## Lin Tzu-hung’s new drama sees him tempted by drugs; his private life is affected: “I have no future”

- Published: 2026-09-14T19:37:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609140237.aspx
- anchor: #n2730286
- Companies mentioned: 郵票與舒芙蕾

Facts:
- Lost 8 kilograms in 2 months

## Report: Anthropic chooses Nasdaq for IPO, with listing as soon as October

- Published: 2026-09-14T19:36:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609143003.aspx
- anchor: #n2730285
- Companies mentioned: Anthropic、SpaceX、SK Hynix Inc.、OpenAI、Business Insider、Fortune、Nasdaq

Facts:
- SpaceX’s record-breaking $86.3 billion listing in June
- South Korea’s SK Hynix Inc. subsequently raised $26.5 billion through an American depositary receipt (ADR) offering on Nasdaq in July
- AI race drives IPO market recovery; US listings have raised $160.6 billion so far this year

## Reuters: ASML continues to lead chip equipment market as customers adopt High NA

- Published: 2026-09-14T19:34:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609140236.aspx
- anchor: #n2730281
- Companies mentioned: ASML、台積電、三星、SK海力士、英特爾、蘋果、輝達、摩根大通、尼康、佳能、晨星

Facts:
- Existing extreme ultraviolet lithography machines, each costing $200 million
- High numerical aperture machines, each costing $400 million
- ASML held a 94% share of the global lithography equipment market in 2025

## Foreign fund outflows send Taiwan dollar down more than 1.4 jiao intraday; central bank intervention sees it close at 31.688

- Published: 2026-09-14T19:29:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609140235.aspx
- anchor: #n2730282
- Companies mentioned: 美國聯準會、台灣央行

Facts:
- The Taiwan dollar at one point plunged 1.41 jiao against the U.S. dollar intraday
- It closed at 31.688 yuan
- Total trading volume in the Taipei and Yuanta foreign exchange markets was US$2.2755 billion
- The weighted index fell 322.33 points
- to close at 45,862.52 points
- Trading value contracted to NT$630.917 billion
- Net selling totaled NT$49.703 billion
- Foreign and mainland Chinese investors sold a net NT$36.964 billion
- The US dollar index rose 0.44%
- The euro fell 0.53%
- The Taiwan dollar fell 0.16%
- The Japanese yen fell 0.11%
- The won depreciated 0.04%.
- Renminbi

## Drone testing laboratory to be established in Taichung, expected to be completed and operational in 118.

- Published: 2026-09-14T19:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609140234.aspx
- anchor: #n2730283
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、經濟部標準檢驗局、產業發展署、技術司、台中市政府、中部無人機產業

Facts:
- The drone testing laboratory covers approximately 1197 square meters.
- For drones weighing less than 25 kilograms
- To be completed and operational in 118 (ROC calendar).

## Major general at 馬防部 accused of sexual harassment; Army says he has been removed from his post pending investigation and will be severely punished.

- Published: 2026-09-14T19:24:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609140233.aspx
- anchor: #n2730284
- Companies mentioned: 馬防部、陸軍司令部、中時新聞網、中央社

Facts:
- 陸軍司令部 responded today that it received a complaint from military personnel on the 11th.

## 好市多 food court to require membership card scans for orders starting in October, except at the Nantun store.

- Published: 2026-09-14T19:18:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609140232.aspx
- anchor: #n2730175
- Companies mentioned: 好市多、Costco

Facts:
- Starting October 1

## 林伯翰, head of Shin Kong International Investment, detained in alleged Chengxin Green Energy loan fraud case.

- Published: 2026-09-14T19:17:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609140231.aspx
- anchor: #n2730176
- Companies mentioned: 誠新集團、新光國際投資公司、聯貸銀行團、新光集團

Facts:
- Loans totaling nearly NT$4.7 billion were approved and disbursed.
- Each bank suffered losses of at least NT$100 million.

## Real total wages rose 2.33% year on year in the first 7 months, the largest increase for the same period in 11 years.

- Published: 2026-09-14T19:16:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609140230.aspx
- anchor: #n2730177

Facts:
- Average real regular wages rose 1.12% year on year.
- Average regular wages for all employees in July were NT$49,491.
- Up 3.32% year on year.
- Non-regular wages, including bonuses and overtime pay, totaled NT$21,674.
- The average total wage, including these items, was NT$71,165.
- Up 8.25% year on year.
- The median regular wage in July was NT$39,629.
- Up 3.47% year on year.
- The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by an average of 1.8%.
- CPI inflation began to exceed 2%.

## 主計總處: About 1.26 million people fell below the OECD low-wage threshold in 113.

- Published: 2026-09-14T19:14:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609140229.aspx
- anchor: #n2730171
- Companies mentioned: 主計總處、經濟合作暨發展組織（OECD）

Facts:
- About 1.26 million people nationwide fell below the OECD low-wage threshold.
- Annual wages below NT$390,000.
- Approximately 16.8%.
- 首次突破7成大關，升抵70.03%
- An estimated nearly 6 million people.
- The median total annual wage for full-time local workers was NT$585,000.
- The median regular monthly wage for full-time local employees in July was NT$41,397.
- The 2/3 threshold was NT$27,598.
- Below the minimum wage of NT$29,500.

## Taipei float makes its debut at Shanghai Tourism Festival, with grand parades during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays.

- Published: 2026-09-14T19:12:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609140228.aspx
- anchor: #n2730172
- Companies mentioned: 台北大巨蛋、台北101大樓、西門紅樓、迪化街

Facts:
- The Taipei float will parade in Shanghai for 25 days.
- The 37th Shanghai Tourism Festival.
- 21 newly built themed floats.
- 10 districts in Shanghai.
- 20 museums and cultural venues in Shanghai.

## Tech giants call for slowing AI development; 環球時報 says it is a Cold War playbook.

- Published: 2026-09-14T19:08:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609140227.aspx
- anchor: #n2730173
- Companies mentioned: Anthropic、環球時報、金融時報、路透社、澎湃新聞、中央社、中國外交部

## 香港第2季GDP上升6.9%

- Published: 2026-09-14T19:00:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609140226.aspx
- anchor: #n2730160
- Companies mentioned: 香港

Facts:
- Up 6.9% from a year earlier.
- A real increase of 4.3%.
- Up 7.9% from the same period last year.
- The increase was 5.3% after accounting for price changes.
- Q2 GNI income exceeded GDP by NT$123.7 billion.

## The flame for the 115 National Games makes its first stop in Penghu.

- Published: 2026-09-14T18:59:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609140225.aspx
- anchor: #n2730096
- Companies mentioned: 澎湖縣政府、桃園市菓林國小、馬公城隍廟

Facts:
- The 115 National Games.
- October 17 to 22.
- The county team has 134 athletes and team staff.

## 4 steps to take if you encounter a bear: Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency warns against climbing trees or pretending to be dead.

- Published: 2026-09-14T18:58:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609140224.aspx
- anchor: #n2730097
- Companies mentioned: 林業及自然保育署

Facts:
- The Taiwan black bear's range has expanded from 17 townships to 27.
- Recorded locations above 1200 meters increased from 219 to 1224.
- Those below 1200 meters increased from 78 to 513.
- The Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency's black bear hotline is 0800-000-930.
- If a bear approaches within 10 meters, spray toward its face immediately.

## Foreign media report Taiwan will open an office in Cebu; Foreign Ministry says it is open to external cooperation.

- Published: 2026-09-14T18:52:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609140223.aspx
- anchor: #n2730021
- Companies mentioned: 日經亞洲、中央社

Facts:
- 台灣目前已在馬尼拉設有「駐菲律賓台北經濟文化辦事處」
- Taiwan will establish its 2nd quasi-diplomatic representative office in the Philippines.

## 國泰金 raises its Taiwan economic growth forecast for this year to 11.6%; expects central bank to hold rates.

- Published: 2026-09-14T18:50:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609140222.aspx
- anchor: #n2730017
- Companies mentioned: 國泰金、國泰台大、美國聯準會、台灣央行、主計總處

Facts:
- Raised to 11.6%.
- Forecast at 5.1% in 2027.
- 升息機率約7成至8成
- Capital formation growth exceeded 16%.
- Quarter-on-quarter growth could reach 1.5%.
- Reached US$82.4 billion.
- Economic growth in the second half could reach 9%.
- The 8% forecast by 主計總處.
- Economic growth in the first half reached 14%.
- CPI growth will reach 2.1%.
- The 2.07% forecast by 主計總處.
- Forecast at 1.9%.

## Report: Choosing a successor does not ensure a family business will be passed on; succession planning for special assets is key.

- Published: 2026-09-14T18:50:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609140221.aspx
- anchor: #n2730018
- Companies mentioned: 中信銀行、政治大學、台灣董事學會、香港中文大學

Facts:
- The CTBC Bank family office currently has more than 30 client groups.
- 上市公司中超過7成屬於家族企業
- 非上市企業比例更超過9成
- 台灣大概超過9成都是家族企業
- The threshold is at least NT$500 million.

## 日經亞洲：傳台灣將在菲律賓宿霧設新辦事處

- Published: 2026-09-14T18:49:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609140210.aspx
- anchor: #n2730019
- Companies mentioned: 日経アジア、日経亞洲、Nikkei Asia、中央社、中國戰略風險研究所、CSRI、安德魯．葉、Andrew Yeh、東南亞國家協會、ASEAN、台灣、菲律賓、美國、日本、巴布亞紐幾內亞、巴紐、莫士比港、Port Moresby、台北經濟辦事處、駐菲律賓台北經濟文化辦事處、倫敦、馬尼拉、群島、新德里、清奈、孟買、外交部、林佳龍、布魯塞爾、馬騰斯中心、Martens Centre、馮儒莎、Zsuzsa Anna Ferenczy

Facts:
- 台灣將在菲律賓設立第2個準外交代表機構
- According to 3 Asian and Western officials who requested anonymity.
- 可能在菲律賓11月中主辦東南亞國家協會（ASEAN）峰會之後
- 台灣上一次在亞洲開設新代表機構是在2024年10月
- 當時台灣在印度設立第3個據點

## 大眾電腦 joins forces with 台灣大 to build Taiwan's first 5G AI smart geothermal power plant.

- Published: 2026-09-14T18:45:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609140208.aspx
- anchor: #n2730020
- Companies mentioned: 大眾電腦、台灣大、結元能源、將捷集團、大眾控

Facts:
- Inspection efficiency increased by more than 20%.
- Summer power generation efficiency increased by more than 5%.

## 華航 adds 40% sustainable aviation fuel to a long-haul flight for the first time; flight to the Netherlands cuts emissions equivalent to those of 40 cars.

- Published: 2026-09-14T18:44:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609140207.aspx
- anchor: #n2730015
- Companies mentioned: 華航、天合聯盟、中國信託銀行、台塑、中油、鴻海、新加坡航空

Facts:
- For the first time, 40% sustainable aviation fuel was added to a long-haul flight to Amsterdam.
- About 36.3 metric tons of sustainable aviation fuel were used this time.
- An estimated 93.2 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions will be avoided.
- Weight reduced by 30%.

## City God cultural festival blends Keelung特色, featuring a cowboy fashion show and Xiaosan food.

- Published: 2026-09-14T18:42:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609140206.aspx
- anchor: #n2730016
- Companies mentioned: 城隍廟

Facts:
- On the evenings of the 19th and 20th.

## New Taipei prosecutors arrest 3 in election betting case, secure detention orders to curb improper election interference.

- Published: 2026-09-14T18:36:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609140205.aspx
- anchor: #n2730005
- Companies mentioned: 新北地檢署、新北市警察局新莊分局、台北市警察局刑事警察大隊

Facts:
- County and city heads in 115.

## 華航波音787-9新機 可望年底交付2架

- Published: 2026-09-14T18:36:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609140201.aspx
- anchor: #n2729999
- Companies mentioned: 華航、波音、天合聯盟SkyTeam

Facts:
- 2 aircraft can be delivered by the end of this year
- Another 12 will be delivered next year
- Fuel consumption can be reduced by 20%
- Noise can also be reduced by 30%
- The 787 fleet will reach 24 aircraft
- Monthly cargo revenue can also reach the high level of NT$7 billion to NT$8 billion

## Moisture will increase north of Taoyuan and in eastern Taiwan from the evening of the 14th, bringing noticeably more rain; Tropical Depression Dujuan could form as soon as the 15th

- Published: 2026-09-14T18:35:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609140200.aspx
- anchor: #n2730000
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、氣象署、中央氣象署

Facts:
- About 3,500 kilometers from Taiwan
- Highs in northern and eastern Taiwan will be around 29 to 30 degrees Celsius
- Around 32 to 33 degrees in the south
- Around 23 to 25 degrees north of central Taiwan
- 26 degrees in the south

## 仁寶 teams up with Exascale to build next-generation GPU validation platform in the U.S.

- Published: 2026-09-14T18:35:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609140204.aspx
- anchor: #n2729996
- Companies mentioned: 仁寶、Exascale Labs, Inc.、Exascale

## Tamsui-Kavalan Bridge to open to electric-assist bicycles; proposed stricter closure standard for pedestrian and bicycle paths, lowering threshold to level 7 winds

- Published: 2026-09-14T18:34:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609140203.aspx
- anchor: #n2729997
- Companies mentioned: YouBike

Facts:
- Lowered from level 8 winds to level 7
- The bridge has a shared pedestrian and bicycle path 5 meters wide on each side
- The speed limit on motorcycle lanes will be lowered from 40 kilometers per hour to 30 kilometers per hour

## SPIL's Arizona plans reportedly nearing finalization as Taiwan firms' advanced packaging and testing in the U.S. draw attention

- Published: 2026-09-14T18:29:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609140202.aspx
- anchor: #n2729998
- Companies mentioned: 矽品精密、日月光投控、輝達、超微、台積電

Facts:
- Capital spending for this year raised by another US$2 billion
- Total capital spending will reach US$10.5 billion
- About US$4 billion will go toward new plants and facilities
- US$6.5 billion will be spent on equipment
- Total investment in plant expansion over nearly 2 years reached NT$200 billion
- More than 8,000 employees added across Taiwan
- Will invest an additional US$100 billion in Arizona
- 台積電's total investment in the U.S. has already reached US$165 billion

## Monthly spending bills of female university students spark debate: Is NT$14,000 in living expenses a lot?

- Published: 2026-09-14T18:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609140199.aspx
- anchor: #n2730001
- Companies mentioned: 麥可思研究院、艾媒諮詢

Facts:
- Spending more than 3,000 yuan a month, or about NT$14,000
- Students interviewed reported average monthly living expenses of 1,744 yuan
- 1,212 yuan in 2016
- An increase of 532 yuan over 10 years
- An increase of about 43.9%
- Nearly half (45.83%) of university students have average monthly living expenses of 1,501 to 2,000 yuan
- Another 34.65% spend between 1,001 and 1,500 yuan
- University students in first-tier cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen spend an average of about 2,500 to 3,500 yuan a month
- In emerging first-tier cities such as Chengdu, Hangzhou, Chongqing and Wuhan, the figure is between 1,500 and 2,500 yuan
- In second- and third-tier cities, it is generally between 1,000 and 1,800 yuan

## 一卡通 extends capital increase subscription deadline to 12/15 after shareholders oversubscribe

- Published: 2026-09-14T18:24:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609140198.aspx
- anchor: #n2729991
- Companies mentioned: 一卡通票證公司、一卡通

Facts:
- Completed a cash capital increase of NT$300 million
- 一卡通 iPASS MONEY has surpassed 7.25 million users
- The deadline for paying into the capital increase will be extended to Dec. 15

## Japan's Mount Fuji may charge for rescues during closure period: 1,600 yen for 5 minutes

- Published: 2026-09-14T18:23:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609140197.aspx
- anchor: #n2729965
- Companies mentioned: 日本放送協會（NHK）、山梨縣政府、埼玉縣政府

Facts:
- 8,000 yen for 5 minutes
- About NT$1,600
- 21 incidents
- 4 people killed.
- The average fee charged per rescue is about 110,000 yen
- About NT$22,000
- The number of paid rescue cases has fallen from 52 to 34

## Kaohsiung city government rejects claims of surge in Cianjhen Fishing Port improvement costs, says different project periods are being conflated to deliberately mislead

- Published: 2026-09-14T18:22:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609140196.aspx
- anchor: #n2729966
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市海洋局、高雄區漁會、漁業署

Facts:
- The original NT$30 million figure referred to maintenance of old facilities and routine dredging
- Cianjhen Fishing Port improvement costs rose from NT$30 million to NT$8.1 billion
- In ROC year 108, the Ocean Affairs Bureau reported port construction costs of NT$1.3 billion to 漁業署
- During Han Kuo-yu's tenure as Kaohsiung mayor in year 109, the Cianjhen Fishing Port improvement budget had expanded to NT$4 billion