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[Targeting success in 2027] Civil service exam [general education + specialized subjects] accelerated curriculum for local government, national general service and specialist positions (university graduates) released!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Learn in approximately 200 hours or less! An ultra-efficient design tailored for those studying over a short period!
Practice visualization with more than 80 recreated interview reports!
The latest isometric puzzle-action game, packed with tributes to classic British retro games of the 80s and 90s! The PS5 and Nintendo Switch physical editions of “Lumo 2” go on sale Dec. 17!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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100 rooms to explore
3 minigames to master
25 cassette tapes to find
Collectible ducks
Suggested retail price: 4,500 yen (before tax)
Companies mentioned:Triple Eh? Ltd.、Numskull Games Ltd.、Soft Source Pte Ltd
SAKURA FUNABASHI reaches the top 4 in China tournament
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Scheduled to be held at LaLaport Koshien on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026
The match is scheduled to begin
The semifinal is at 15:20
The final is at 16:30
The awards ceremony is scheduled for 16:55
On Aug. 23 and 24, 2025, SAKURA FUNABASHI competed in an event held in Luliang, Yunnan Province, China
A tournament featuring a total of 16 teams, including 4 from China
They went 2-1 in the preliminary round
In the quarterfinals, they defeated Taiwan’s FOOTER 20-19
Companies mentioned:SAKURA FUNABASHI、KOBE DPRO、DIOREX TOKYO、FOOTER、WOLF UNITED、DEHONG DEKONG、HIU ZeroRockets.EXE、相模原プロセス、Yunnan TV Group、International Exchange Centre of Yunnan Province Sport Bureau
A limited-edition gift obi featuring an original illustration by SAKAE is now available for the popular “Ghost Cake Shop” picture-book series, a hit on social media! Buy one at a participating bookstore and receive a super-cute sticker!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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List price: 1,430 yen (1,300 yen before tax + 10% tax)
“Okaasan wa ne,” which has sold more than 1.5 million copies worldwide
A rice-planting experience was held in local rice fields in May 2026.
It will be held on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
Rain and snow that fall on the forests of Kaminodaira seep into the earth over the course of approximately 50 years, becoming high-quality soft water that brings many blessings to the village.
High school students and older: 3,000 yen per person
Those who took part in rice planting will receive 2kg of rice.
Those who take part in both rice planting and harvesting will receive 5kg of rice.
Firmly chewy texture × rich jelly! Juicy flavor that gets more addictive the more you chew! Kanro “Kandemina Gummy Juicy Wave” launches nationwide on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Annual brand sales exceed 3 billion yen
Estimated retail price: around 225 yen including tax
Net weight: 66 g
Goes on sale nationwide starting Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026
2026 First-Half White Paper Analyzing the Latest Cases: “How Did Leading Companies Overcome the Skills-Based Hurdle, and What Did They Gain?” Drawing on pilots and deployments at 6 companies in manufacturing, IT and finance, it uncovers the “real cause” of labor shortages and how to overcome them
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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3 Challenges Faced by Central Case Study Company A社
“4 Positive Discoveries” Revealed by the Pilot
“90-Day Design” and “10 Questions”
5 Things to Check Before Choosing a “One Platform” Solution
World Premiere Confirmed at Tokyo Game Show!! New Samurai Pizza Cats Game: Comments Brimming with “Teyandee Love” from Satoru Akahori and the Voice Cast!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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“Tokyo Game Show 2026” (Location: Makuhari Messe, dates: September 17–21, 2026)
Combined total views of both versions on YouTube exceed 1 million
Companies mentioned:株式会社タツノコプロ、Blast Zero、Red Dunes Games
An introductory book has been published for those aiming to earn the Class II electrician qualification or wanting to review the basics from scratch. It clearly explains the fundamentals of indoor wiring diagrams, equipment and basic rules with illustrations!
Wu Zailin column: The Long Season—Is the Zhu Rongji era really worth remembering?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
An analysis of the economic reforms during Zhu Rongji’s tenure and their impact. Beyond figures such as GDP and foreign exchange reserves, the article examines the bright and dark sides of the reforms from multiple angles through changes in the lives of laid-off factory workers.
Du Zhenhua’s view: Luckin’s collapse has derailed the CPTPP path
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
瑞幸咖啡 was unable to enter the market through Taiwanese business agents because of the Taiwanese Ministry of Economic Affairs’ policy reversals. The deal fell through, seriously damaging Taiwan’s credibility in its CPTPP application.
Yang Zhijie’s view: The president and premier invent an absolute veto power—comparing constitutional disputes in Nepal, India and Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A comparative analysis of disputes over constitutional authority to promulgate laws, examining cases in Nepal, India and Taiwan. In Taiwan in particular, a problem has persisted since the end of 2025, with the president not promulgating laws passed by the Legislative Yuan, escalating into a constitutional crisis.
Wang Bohui’s view: South Korean nuclear technology meets U.S. politics, creating a typhoon-level impact on global energy—what about Taiwan?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
South Korea, drawing on its highly efficient nuclear power technology, plans to build 8 nuclear power plants in partnership with the United States, with investment exceeding 千億 US dollars, reshaping the global energy landscape. Taiwan, by contrast, faces an electricity crisis as its non-nuclear policy has led to technological stagnation.
Lee Chung-chien column: Does Hillary really want Taiwan to give up resistance? Behind the latest wave of anti-U.S. influence operations, the “withdrawal from the Second Island Chain” argument merits closer attention
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made remarks suggesting China is putting pressure on Taiwan, drawing attention to arguments that the United States is strategically retreating.
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Diesel in the United States has soared to NT$50 per liter
An US$11 billion arms sale to Taiwan
An US$14 billion arms sale
A war 9,500 miles away
About 18,000 Marines at the Okinawa base
A 70% reduction in fighter aircraft stationed in East Asia
Opinion: Lai Ching-te’s Israel model—Does he want Taiwan to be superhuman, the last man, or forever living in the end times?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan faces challenges to its security and identity, and whether the Israeli model applies has become a central question. Drawing on Fukuyama’s theory of the end of history and an analysis of Taiwan’s political psychology, the article considers whether Taiwan should become superhuman, the last man, or live in the end times.
《蘭香如故》 isn’t the only great show! Liu Xueyi’s best Chinese drama TOP 10 pick is the champion: rated higher than 《琉璃》 and 《青雲志》, a classic masterpiece that is hard to surpass
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A TOP 10 ranking of actor Liu Xueyi’s dramas by their Douban ratings. “The Blood of Youth” took first place with a score of 8.3. He has drawn renewed attention with the broadcast of “The Prisoner of Beauty.”
Opinion: 10 repeat offenders released without bail, emboldened by dinosaur judges
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
During a trial of a drug-smuggling group at the Taipei District Court, a judge released 10 defendants without bail, and 2 of them fled. The incident has highlighted fundamental problems in the judicial system, including the high burden of proof for the crime of perverting the course of justice and the hollowing out of the judicial evaluation system.
Chu Shu-chuan column: Can the Erlin Precision Machinery project still be reviewed after 6 years of supplemental filings? Environmental impact assessment procedures questioned
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The environmental review process for the Changhua Erlin Precision Machinery Park has been delayed for 6 years, and the use of outdated materials to supplement the application has drawn criticism, raising questions about procedural justice. 農業部 has rejected the need for the development, and criticism has mounted over 環境部’s response.
Kung Sun-tse column: How many years will it take to adapt to AI?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
While leaders in the AI industry are calling for a slower pace of development, Jensen Huang has expressed doubts. Drawing a parallel with the Northern Wei dynasty’s policy of sinicization, the article asks how much time society needs to adapt to AI.
Wang Qi’s view: With AI here, will there be a digital media 2.0?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan’s media industry is facing the twin pressures of AI and smartphones. Several media organizations have laid off staff, but some media workers remain optimistic about the industry’s future, suggesting a new media model similar to 风传媒 2.0 could emerge.
Opinion: Did Zhubei drive a wedge between the blue and white camps? Emotions shape the election
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Taiwan People’s Party over the Zhubei mayoral election has collapsed. As supporters grow dissatisfied and it becomes difficult to field a unified opposition candidate, the Democratic Progressive Party may benefit.
Opinion: Who pushed away those who love teaching? Institutional challenges facing uncredentialed substitute teachers and adjunct university instructors
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In Taiwan’s education system, unlicensed substitute teachers and part-time university lecturers have contributed for years, yet institutional discrimination and unstable employment are driving talent away. This is a structural problem that threatens the quality of education.
Guo Jie and Sima Qian—finding hope and redemption in the youxia: Excerpt from 《回到古代當角頭》 (2)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The book focuses on Guo Jie, a prominent figure in ancient Chinese underworld society, analyzing his life and Sima Qian’s assessment of him in 《史記》, and exploring the meaning of youxia spirit and redemption in its historical context.
Anthropic and OpenAI executives call for a slowdown in AI development; AI concept stocks plunge while cybersecurity stocks surge
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Amid concerns over the pace of AI development, AI-related stocks fell sharply. Network security stocks, meanwhile, surged on risks associated with AI’s evolution. The CEO of Anthropic called for a slowdown in development, affecting the market.
〈Precious Metals After Hours〉 Oil prices surge + Fed may raise rates this week; gold falls to a more than one-month low
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
International gold prices fell to their lowest level in more than 1 month. Higher oil prices and expectations of interest rate hikes following U.S. inflation data dampened investment demand for gold, a non-yielding asset.
Companies mentioned:American Gold Exchange、Federal Reserve (Fed)、U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)、CME Group、Bank of Japan (BOJ)
Trump makes a surprise call to Huang Renxun, teaming up to dismantle the “AI doomsday theory”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. President Trump called Jensen Huang, NVIDIA’s CEO, during an AI summit and criticized claims that AI could cause humanity’s extinction as a “fraud.” Huang expressed a focus on safety while rejecting excessive alarmism. Markets were thrown into turmoil, with semiconductor stocks falling and security stocks rising.
BofA warns of fall stagflation! Diesel, 30-year Treasury yields and AI productivity create “triple” pressure
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Michael Hartnett of a U.S. bank warned that the combined pressure of diesel prices, long-term interest rates and AI investment could trigger stagflation in the fall. This could have a serious impact on the market as a whole.
Apple’s Siri gets a major AI overhaul as iOS 27 officially launches
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Apple officially released iOS 27, introducing an AI-enhanced Siri and Apple Intelligence. The new features enable searches of personal data and actions across apps, underscoring the company’s determination to take on rival AI companies.
War, $100 oil and soaring Treasury yields: emerging markets weather all 3 headwinds, fund manager says they can withstand Fed rate hikes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Emerging markets have shown resilience despite 3 headwinds: war, high oil prices and rising U.S. Treasury yields. Fund managers say stronger policy credibility and corporate earnings mean the markets can withstand Fed rate hikes, an important consideration for investment decisions.
台積電, 三星 and SK海力士 all climb aboard as ASML uses High NA to cement semiconductor dominance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
ASML is accelerating orders for High NA EUV systems in response to AI demand. 台積電, 三星 and SK海力士 have confirmed their adoption, cementing the technology’s market leadership through 2030.
Diesel prices hit a record high; U.S. government considers banning oil exports to bring prices down, but interior secretary warns it could backfire
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said that banning fuel exports would have no effect on domestic prices, as energy prices soar due to the war with Iran. The government is exploring ways to expand refining capacity.
AI giants all call for “slowing down”; Nvidia and Micron lead chip stocks in a rout as cybersecurity ETF posts biggest gain ever
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Shares in semiconductor and cloud-related companies plunged after Anthropic, OpenAI and xAI advocated slowing AI development. Cybersecurity stocks, meanwhile, surged as the market reassessed AI safety risks and changes in the structure of demand.
Companies mentioned:Anthropic、OpenAI、xAI、Micron、Marvell、NVIDIA、Nebius、CoreWeave、CrowdStrike、Palo Alto Networks、JPMorgan、Jefferies、Bernstein、Global X
Memory stocks enter bear market! DRAM ETF sees outflows for 14 straight days, with nearly $2 billion in funds pulled
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Roundhill Memory ETF (DRAM-US) has seen outflows for 14 consecutive trading days, totaling more than $1.97 billion. Shares of major memory companies have also fallen sharply from their highs, but earnings remain solid thanks to AI demand and long-term contracts, putting the gap with fundamentals in focus.
〈U.S. stocks after hours〉AI giants all call for “hitting the brakes”; stocks and bonds sell off, Philadelphia semiconductor index plunges nearly 6%, 台積電 ADR falls 3.5%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
After leaders of AI companies called for a slowdown in the development of advanced models, the market grew concerned about slower AI capital spending, triggering a sharp sell-off led by semiconductor stocks. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index and 台積電 ADR fell particularly sharply.
〈Taiwan stocks: key premarket news〉AI slowdown talk rattles Philadelphia Semiconductor Index; 台積電 ADR also tumbles, 信驊 locks in 2 years of capacity at 日月光
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwanese stocks fell sharply amid concerns over a slowdown in AI development, and 台積電 ADR also declined. 信驊 signed a 2-year packaging and testing contract with 日月光, heightening concerns about tight supply and demand.
〈Energy after hours〉Saudi energy facilities attacked; oil settles up more than 1%, with Brent above $105
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Energy facilities in Saudi Arabia were attacked by the Houthis, sending oil prices up more than 1%. Risks to Middle East supply have resurfaced, heightening market anxiety.
【Yuan Zhifeng column】China’s new loans in August fall short of expectations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
China’s new renminbi loans in August totaled just 60 billion yuan, far below the expected 400 billion yuan, drawing market attention. Hong Kong stocks rebounded on shrinking turnover, while southbound funds continued to flow in. Healthcare and electric vehicle stocks rose, while AI and chip stocks fell.