# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-15 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 9 of 11

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 855 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 167 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## “Mican Summer Festival POP UP in Ariake Garden” ends to great acclaim! Mican tops the “What Comes to Mind When You Think of Ehime?” poll with 1,192 votes

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000154610.html
- anchor: #n2748725
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エースクリエイティブ、株式会社SUPER MARKIT

Facts:
- A total of 1,192 votes were cast over 3 days
- Ehime Prefecture’s image-up character “Mican” took 1st place, winning 372 votes, about 31% of the total 1,192
- 2nd place went to mandarin oranges, synonymous with Ehime, with 221 votes
- Dogo Onsen, known as one of Japan’s oldest hot springs with a history of about 3,000 years, ranked 3rd with 154 votes

## Quaras develops “shukuzu.ai (tentative name),” a marketing simulator that visualizes consumer reactions using 125,000 AI personas

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000035.000057228.html
- anchor: #n2748724
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クオラス、フジ・メディア・ホールディングス

Facts:
- 125,000 AI personas

## Middle school students, American high school students and local residents create a “Kids’ Guernica” work together! Giant 3.5m × 7.8m artwork completed; everyone’s hopes for peace on one canvas.

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000044.000129901.html
- anchor: #n2748723
- Companies mentioned: 韮崎市、フェアフィールド市、東京エレクトロン、山梨県民信用組合、韮崎市教育委員会、韮崎市国際交流実行委員会、韮崎市中央公民館、アートピースジャパン

## Barbour’s 2026 Fall/Winter men’s collection arrives at 大丸京都店!

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000094.000105943.html
- anchor: #n2748722
- Companies mentioned: Barbour、株式会社Barbour partners Japan、大丸京都店

Facts:
- Ursula Wax ¥95,700 (tax included)
- Northumbria Wax ¥79,200 (tax included)
- Customers who purchase ¥25,000 (tax included) or more

## Recruitment through “チャボナビ,” which supports hiring at social care facilities such as children’s homes facing ongoing staff shortages, is growing

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000093578.html
- anchor: #n2748560
- Companies mentioned: チャイボラ、チャボナビ、こども家庭庁、Forbes Japan

Facts:
- Annual hires reached 586, or 158% of the previous fiscal year’s figure
- 198 facilities have hired staff through チャボナビ
- Increased to 143.4% of the previous fiscal year
- 551 registered facilities
- 458 facilities responded
- 83% response rate
- About 38% of social care facilities nationwide
- The listing rate for children’s homes exceeded 50% last fiscal year
- 739 job seekers
- 129 facilities
- 177 job seekers
- 203% of last year’s figure

## 西和賀町 令和９年度着任「地域おこし協力隊」４職種の募集を開始

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000136246.html
- anchor: #n2748559
- Companies mentioned: 西和賀町、一般社団法人いわて圏

Facts:
- It is a town with a population of approximately 4,400.
- Forests cover about 90% of the town’s area
- Capacity: approximately 10 people

## S&J launches “CSIRT-Pro,” a Japan-developed security data lake with generative AI capabilities, built from SOC operations

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000047.000062785.html
- anchor: #n2748558
- Companies mentioned: Ｓ＆Ｊ株式会社、ClickHouse, Inc.、ClickHouse

Facts:
- Highly efficient compression, at approximately 9.3x
- 主要クラウド型SIEMの約3分の1の価格
- Monthly fee: ¥40,000 (5GB/day)
- Tuesday, September 15, 2026

## Renovation of the rental apartment building Frensia Gaien Nishi

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000048.000117353.html
- anchor: #n2748557
- Companies mentioned: 相互住宅株式会社、第一ライフ丸紅リアルエステート

Facts:
- The property comprises 105 units, ranging from 1R to 2LDK (in the 29 m² to 100 m² range)

## AI factoring service “PAYTODAY,” offering same-day transfers, surpasses ¥35 billion in cumulative purchase applications!!

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000072244.html
- anchor: #n2748556
- Companies mentioned: Dual Life Partners株式会社、PAYTODAY

Facts:
- Cumulative purchase applications surpassed ¥35 billion
- Established in April 2016

## 【ロッテアライリゾート Hotel】 Rice dried on ski lifts in a one-of-a-kind “hasakake” method. The hotel’s original “Hoshizora Mai” rice-harvesting experience tour will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2026

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000154803.html
- anchor: #n2748555
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 LOTTE Hotel Arai、ロッテアライリゾート、ロッテアライ農園、両善寺地区

Facts:
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- ¥500 per person (tax included)
- Capacity: 50 people
- A vast site spanning 1 million tsubo
- Hotel rooms across 4 buildings, totaling 257 rooms
- A ski resort with 14 courses
- Zip tour stretching up to 1,501m

## 34% of gift card and digital gift purchasers have bought one before, and 67.6% of those purchasers chose an Amazon Gift Card [Survey of 100 smartphone users]

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000052.000080834.html
- anchor: #n2748554
- Companies mentioned: Amazon、Google Play、Apple、株式会社サイトクリエーション、ランサーズ

Facts:
- 34 people (34.0%) said they had made a purchase
- 23 people (67.6%) said they had made a purchase
- 6 people (17.6%)
- 5 people (14.7%)
- 19 people (52.8%) said they had previously purchased a gift card or digital gift
- 15 people (23.4%) said they had made a purchase
- 22 people (43.1%)
- 12 people (24.5%)

## フライドポテトに求めるもの1位は「カリカリ・サクサク」、“食感重視”が新潮流に やみつきになる“ギルティ食感”の新カテゴリ「衣系ポテト」 オレアイダ「サクサククランチ」が9月上旬より新発売

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000065368.html
- anchor: #n2748553
- Companies mentioned: ハインツ日本株式会社、オレアイダ、クラフト・ハインツ社

Facts:
- “Texture (the crispiness and crunchiness of the coating or surface)” ranked 1st at 37.9%
- Reached 77.8%
- 35.3％が月に1回以上
- Volume: 250g
- Shelf life: 15 months
- Employees: 180

## Landit opens its Kyushu branch at FIL.Tenjin, a deep-tech collaboration hub in Tenjin Business Center II

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000081526.html
- anchor: #n2748552
- Companies mentioned: ランディット株式会社、福岡地所株式会社、九大OIP、TOPPAN

Facts:
- A large mixed-use building with 18 floors above ground and 2 below
- Opened on September 1, 2026
- October 1, 2026 (scheduled)
- 15 fields, including transportation, real estate and infrastructure

## 株式会社リモートロックジャパン joins 全国空き家対策コンソーシアム

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000096978.html
- anchor: #n2748551
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リモートロックジャパン、全国空き家対策コンソーシアム、株式会社クラッソーネ、株式会社デンソーウェーブ

Facts:
- There are 9 million vacant homes nationwide
- The vacant house rate is 13.8%

## —Sharing new attractions of Tsukuba Station— Special Exhibition No. 6: National Institute for Environmental Studies

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000179531.html
- anchor: #n2748550
- Companies mentioned: 首都圏新都市鉄道株式会社、国立研究開発法人国立環境研究所、一般財団法人 茨城県科学技術振興財団、大学共同利用機関法人 高エネルギー加速器研究機構、国立研究開発法人 農業・食品産業技術総合研究機構、国立研究開発法人 宇宙航空研究開発機構（JAXA）、国立研究開発法人 物質・材料研究機構（NIMS）、独立行政法人国際協力機構筑波センター

Facts:
- Exhibition period: September 10, 2026 (Thursday)
- Around mid-December 2026
- Azuma 2-128

## 三越伊勢丹の食品宅配「ISETAN DOOR」が実践する、休眠顧客を動かすSMS活用術を公開

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000062.000085735.html
- anchor: #n2748549
- Companies mentioned: 三越伊勢丹、ISETAN DOOR、エンバーポイント、MailPublisher、EngageCros、AppPublisher

Facts:
- Its main users are women, primarily aged 55–65

## NTTマーケティングアクトProCX unveils 2 new contact center case studies

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000065.000041216.html
- anchor: #n2748548
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NTTマーケティングアクトProCX、神戸市、ナブコシステム株式会社

Facts:
- 年間40～50万件の電話問い合わせ

## Notice: Book club to discuss “The Reiwa Rice Crisis: Why Did the Food Supply Defeat Happen?” by 鈴木宣弘

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000183816.html
- anchor: #n2748547
- Companies mentioned: AIマネー大学株式会社、HOYA株式会社、投資ブラザーズ合同会社、少数株ドットコム株式会社、株式会社河野メリクロン、文春新書

Facts:
- Published by 文春新書 in October 2025
- Just over 45 percent in favor
- 4,000 characters
- Support in the 40% range

## A “Konatsu version” trailer capturing moments with the heroine of the film “We Are Aliens” is unveiled! An exhibition, “We Are Aliens: The Journey to Completion,” is also set to take place

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000072.000132499.html
- anchor: #n2748546
- Companies mentioned: NOTHING NEW、MIYU PRODUCTIONS、櫻坂46、ViVi

Facts:
- Theatrical release in 2026
- September 25, the film’s opening day
- September 25 (Friday) to October 4 (Sunday), 2026
- “We Are Aliens” English Logo T-Shirt ¥4,000
- “We Are Aliens” Dinosaur T-Shirt ¥4,000
- “We Are Aliens” Akitaro T-Shirt ¥4,000
- “We Are Aliens” Logo T-Shirt ¥4,500
- “We Are Aliens” Embroidered T-Shirt ¥4,500
- “We Are Aliens” Artwork Tote Bag ¥4,500
- “We Are Aliens” Dinosaur Tote Bag ¥2,000
- “We Are Aliens” English Logo Tote Bag ¥2,000
- “We Are Aliens” B5 Sticker Sheet ¥800

## 【Agri Media × Tannbo】Integrated support ranging from farmland exchanges and consolidation to securing farmers

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000081.000015144.html
- anchor: #n2748545
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アグリメディア、一般社団法人Tannbo、AgriScope、農地コネクト

Facts:
- Capital: ¥832.77 million (including capital reserve)

## 【UGREEN】Thinking together and creating together with you—the new future of “people and data” envisioned by the AI NAS iDX 6011 Series

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000105.000081071.html
- anchor: #n2748544
- Companies mentioned: UGREEN、ビックカメラ、ヨドバシカメラ、ジョーシン、Amazon、楽天、フロスト&サリバン

Facts:
- Brand available in more than 180 countries and regions
- Loved by more than 300 million people
- 20% OFF campaign

## 【Silver Week early-morning event】The spectacular “Sheep Grazing Extravaganza” will be held for 5 days only! マザー牧場 announces special Silver Week hours!

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000107.000124171.html
- anchor: #n2748543
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 マザー牧場、マザー牧場

Facts:
- About 200 sheep
- Silver Week period (September 19–September 27, 2026)
- 7：30
- 8：00
- 1名500円
- 4 plants for ¥1,000
- ¥1,250
- 1,100 yen

## Grameen Japan helped organize “Cow Brand Soap presents Everyone’s Energetic Day,” held at キッザニア東京

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000113.000062687.html
- anchor: #n2748542
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人グラミン日本、石鹸共進社株式会社、キッザニア東京

Facts:
- Wednesday, September 2, 2026

## なかよし学園 carries out its “Nakayoshi Hair Design: Hairdressers Without Borders Project” in Cambodia, using Japanese beauty techniques to expand future opportunities

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000144.000166170.html
- anchor: #n2748541
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人なかよし学園プロジェクト、株式会社ネオ・ゼロ、美容室Saku

Facts:
- Forecasting economic growth of 3.9% in 2026

## Free release of materials on “Understand the Whole Picture in 10 Minutes! Why New Employees Struggle with Ho-Ren-So and How to Improve” | 株式会社LDcube

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000215.000131307.html
- anchor: #n2748540
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LDcube、株式会社ビジネスコンサルタント

Facts:
- Capital: 30 million yen

## 【Tackling the serious bus driver shortage】亀岡市 and local bus operator 京阪京都交通 begin recruiting drivers for a “bus-based public rideshare” service!

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000222.000052338.html
- anchor: #n2748539
- Companies mentioned: 亀岡市、京阪京都交通株式会社

Facts:
- 10-passenger van
- 40 hours of work per week
- Daily wage: ¥10,400
- At least 20 but less than 40 hours of work per week
- Hourly wage: ¥1,300
- Less than 20 hours per week
- Capacity: 30 people

## “What’s life in Kameoka really like?” In conjunction with the greenery fair, a specialized digital map lets visitors “meet” the people behind 27 unique shops run by newcomers to the area

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000223.000052338.html
- anchor: #n2748538
- Companies mentioned: 亀岡市、京都府、JR亀岡駅、ガレリアかめおか、KIRI no KO、サンガスタジアムby KYOCERA

Facts:
- 27 shops run by owners who have moved to the city
- About 20 minutes by rapid train from Kyoto Station
- 5,000 paper maps will be distributed at the fair venue, tourist information centers and other locations

## All stores of the 3 cooperatives in Kyoto, Nara and Shiga—京都生活協同組合, 市民生活協同組合ならコープ and 生活協同組合コープしが—will begin offering the service on September 15 (Tuesday)!

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000350.000032053.html
- anchor: #n2748537
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クオカード、京都生活協同組合、市民生活協同組合ならコープ、生活協同組合コープしが

Facts:
- 90.8% awareness among general consumers
- Approximately 1 billion cards/codes in total

## Sleep experts and circulation-improvement experts jointly develop a garment focused on “recovery during sleep” 【New product】Sleep brand “NELL” teams up with “ピップ” for the first time! “SOON,” a recovery garment for fatigue relief classified as a general medical device

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000516.000034803.html
- anchor: #n2748536
- Companies mentioned: ピップ株式会社、NELL、株式会社Morght、一般社団法人日本医療機器工業会

Facts:
- About 70% say they “still feel tired after sleeping”
- ・Top-and-bottom set: ¥26,500 (tax included)
- ・Top only: ¥12,500 (tax included)
- The flagship “NELL Mattress” has surpassed 220,000 units sold cumulatively
- Regarding far-infrared radiation properties, even after 300 washes
- Dries in about 4 hours after spin-drying
- Dries about 2.7 times faster than ordinary pajamas
- Valid responses: 1,000 people
- Valid responses: 2,000 people
- Of those, 1,666 wear sleepwear
- 直近1年以内のリカバリーウェア購入者131名

## “楽天カード” is the most common credit card among unemployed people, at 77.5%. Just under 40% have been denied【Survey of 80 people】

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000614.000117030.html
- anchor: #n2748535
- Companies mentioned: 楽天カード、三井住友カード、イオンカード、ココモーラ、株式会社ゼロアクセル、株式会社BimoRa、株式会社ワンプレート、株式会社ザ・建物

Facts:
- “楽天カード” leads at 77.5%
- “三井住友カード (NL)” at 35%
- “イオンカード” at 31.25%
- “No annual fee” leads at 90%
- 38.75% said they had “been denied”
- “Applied for a different credit card” was the most common response at 70.97%
- A notable number, 32.26%, said they used debit or prepaid cards instead
- Valid responses: 80 people

## “Fonte HaluTone,” in Korean-inspired colors, launches on September 15 (Tuesday), 2026, from the skeleton fountain pen series with cumulative sales exceeding 330,000 units

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000781.000023227.html
- anchor: #n2748534
- Companies mentioned: 日本出版販売株式会社、Fonte、Fonte HaluTone

Facts:
- Cumulative sales exceed 330,000 units
- Price: ¥1,848 (base price ¥1,680 plus tax)

## Notice of investment in Ocean, a startup developing a next-generation refund-based tax-free shopping platform, as the first investment by the ONE-JAPAN Tourism Fund

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001378.000005110.html
- anchor: #n2748533
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エイチ・アイ・エス、ZUU Funders株式会社、日本アジア投資株式会社、ONE-JAPAN観光ファンド投資事業有限責任組合、株式会社Ocean、デライト・ベンチャーズ、Z Venture Capital、みずほキャピタル、マイクロアドベンチャーズ、Shizen Capital、Bluefin Partners

Facts:
- Capital: ¥138 million (including capital reserve) (as of August 2026)

## 【Qualified for the Olympics!】Reprint confirmed for “To the Promised Stage,” featuring 11 members of Japan’s men’s national team, including 石川祐希, 髙橋藍 and 西田有志—from the disappointment in Paris to securing their Olympic berth

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002441.000009728.html
- anchor: #n2748532
- Companies mentioned: 世界文化社、株式会社世界文化ホールディングス

Facts:
- Collected in 11 chapters across 240 pages
- List price: 1,980 yen (tax included)

## 【JAF島根】幻想的な夜の園内で花と鳥を観察しながらクイズに挑戦！JAFデーin松江フォーゲルパーク「謎解きナイトツアー」を開催

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007611.000010088.html
- anchor: #n2748531
- Companies mentioned: JAF、一般社団法人日本自動車連盟、JAF島根、松江フォーゲルパーク

Facts:
- 17:30～18:30
- Adults: 1,300 yen
- Children (elementary and junior high school students): ¥600
- Capacity: 15 people
- Minimum number of participants: 5
- Oct. 20, 2026

## メディコムジャパン adds 2 products to its “SafeOne” cleaning agent line for dental practices, with a phased launch starting September 15

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000099.000079090.html
- anchor: #n2748037
- Companies mentioned: メディコムジャパン、A.R.メディコム・インク・アジア・リミテッド、メディコムグループ

Facts:
- September 15, 2026
- Mid-Oct. 2026
- 5 L
- 1L
- 500mL
- More than approximately 100 countries
- June 24, 2003

## The 2nd cohort of “HFX,” which builds businesses with startups from around the world in Hokkaido, will host “HFX Kickoff Week,” welcoming 8 selected startups. Activities include local site visits and meetings with companies.

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000107.000015315.html
- anchor: #n2748036
- Companies mentioned: Scrum Ventures LLC、スクラムスタジオ株式会社、北海道ボールパークFビレッジ、Pontosense、ThermoShade、Lumana、IXON、STARTUP HOKKAIDO、JETRO北海道、株式会社ファイターズ スポーツ＆エンターテイメント

Facts:
- 245 companies applied for the 2nd cohort
- 8 selected startups
- 20 university and graduate students from Hokkaido
- A total of 510 companies from around the world have applied

## 【日本蓄電池株式会社】Grid-scale energy storage facility “NC Sakata City Hamanaka Battery Storage Facility” in Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture, enters the balancing market

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000107.000161802.html
- anchor: #n2748035
- Companies mentioned: 日本蓄電池株式会社、デジタルグリッド株式会社、TMEIC、CATL、JEPX

Facts:
- Rated output and capacity of battery storage system: 1,999 kW / 8,146 kWh

## Comprehensive overview of security threats involving 121 types of AI agents: “AI Agent Attack Methods and Countermeasures List (September 2026 Edition)” released

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000110.000037237.html
- anchor: #n2748034
- Companies mentioned: コーレ株式会社、IrukaDark

Facts:
- 252 pages in total
- Released on September 15, 2026

## 【Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City】24-hour fitness gym “ECOFIT24 Hiroshima Yahata” to open on September 29｜68th location nationwide

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000129.000095989.html
- anchor: #n2748033
- Companies mentioned: エーイーシー株式会社、ECOFIT24、TRESUL

Facts:
- 68th location nationwide
- 6th location in Hiroshima City
- More than 40 professional-grade machines
- Save up to approximately 9,000 yen on initial costs
- 2,980 yen per month
- 3,278 yen including tax

## The latest version of “Goddess of Victory: NIKKE,” “COIN RUSH SHOWDOWN,” is coming soon! Battle royale at the three major corporations’ expo! What will become of the fierce battle alongside “Plan C Squad”?

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000138.000145037.html
- anchor: #n2748032
- Companies mentioned: Level Infinite、SHIFT UP、Proxima Beta Pte. Ltd.

Facts:
- We are pleased to announce its implementation on Thursday, September 17, 2026
- From after maintenance ends on Thursday, September 17, 2026, through 4:59:59 on Thursday, October 8, 2026
- From 5:00:00 on Thursday, September 24, 2026, through 4:59:59 on Thursday, October 15, 2026
- From 00:00:00 on Thursday, October 1, 2026, through 23:59:59 on Saturday, October 15, 2026

## Enjoy fragrant seared golden-eye snapper, which becomes richer in autumn. Coil and TILE in Kanazawa introduce a fall-limited “Seared Golden-Eye Snapper Sashimi with Noto Salt”

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000166.000060496.html
- anchor: #n2748031
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SU-BEE、Coil、TILE

Facts:
- Available from Friday, Sept. 18, 2026
- October 31 (Saturday)
- 1,100 yen (tax included)
- +300 yen (tax included)

## Autumn fashion Q&A: How to wear autumn colors, brighten your complexion and create a slimming look【Oshare Walker】

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000219.000048053.html
- anchor: #n2748030
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社mighty、n'OrLABEL、somari imagination、kOhAKU、MDR、OUKA SELECT、osharewalker

Facts:
- Around 3,000 items available year-round
- ¥5,980
- ¥3,960
- ¥2,990
- ¥1,980
- ¥1,790
- ¥4,980
- ¥5,490

## Media Link to speak at “AI×Contact Center Academia 2026 Autumn,” an online conference hosted by 株式会社Helpfeel!

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000226.000072025.html
- anchor: #n2748029
- Companies mentioned: メディアリンク株式会社、株式会社Helpfeel

Facts:
- Date and time: Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 10:00–15:30

## EcoFlow to exhibit at the “Office Disaster Preparedness EXPO”

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000246.000050601.html
- anchor: #n2748028
- Companies mentioned: EcoFlow Technology Japan株式会社、RX Japan合同会社

Facts:
- DELTA 3 Max Plus (rated output: 3,000W)
- DELTA Pro 3 (rated output: 3,600W)
- 220W lightweight bifacial solar panel
- Operations in more than 140 countries and regions worldwide
- More than 6 million users

## Sharing service for “Slomobi” compact mobility vehicles launches in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000280.000113324.html
- anchor: #n2748027
- Companies mentioned: OpenStreet株式会社、豊田鉄工株式会社、HELLO CYCLING

Facts:
- Top speed: 6 km/h
- Up to 12 hours
- 5,000 yen late fee (vehicle recovery charge)

## 【Kimuraya Sohonten】＜New product＞Pumpkin Cream Bread made with Hokkaido pumpkin launches October 1! Available for a limited time at supermarkets in the greater Kanto area

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000365.000110949.html
- anchor: #n2748026
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社木村屋總本店

Facts:
- Price: 172 yen (tax included)
- Established: Meiji 2 (1869)

## 【WILLER ACROSS × Sendai City × Sega】A trip around Sendai and Akiu Onsen featuring the globally renowned IP “Sonic the Hedgehog”

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000456.000027749.html
- anchor: #n2748025
- Companies mentioned: WILLER ACROSS株式会社、株式会社セガ、エントワデザイン株式会社、仙台国際ホテル、WILLER TRAVEL、Wander Japan

Facts:
- The series has sold more than 1.77 billion copies in total
- Celebrated its 35th anniversary on June 23, 2026

## 【Shinjuku, Tokyo】How can companies prevent engineer turnover and communicate their principles? Fast-growing 株式会社フトゥーロ takes on health-focused management and organizational revitalization

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000500.000039303.html
- anchor: #n2748024
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フトゥーロ、一般財団法人日本次世代企業普及機構、ホワイト財団

Facts:
- A total of 700 companies have received this certification
- A rigorous review criteria covering no fewer than 70 items
- Established: November 2019

## athletia＜アスレティア＞ to hold a pop-up at 阪急うめだ本店 from 9/16 (Wednesday). Fall skincare recommendations centered on a new high-performance lotion*1.

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000521.000014787.html
- anchor: #n2748023
- Companies mentioned: athletia、アスレティア、株式会社エキップ、阪急うめだ本店

Facts:
- 2026年9月16日（水）～ 9月22日（火）
- 8,800 yen (tax included)
- ¥14,300 (tax included)

## Don’t aim for perfection—just get it out at 60 points! “Hey, Just Get It Done for Now” goes on sale September 15

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000575.000045710.html
- anchor: #n2748022
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ダイヤモンド社、株式会社スリーシェイク

Facts:
- Has drawn a cumulative 6 million page views on Hatena Blog
- Gained 15,000 followers on X
- Monthly page views exceeded 200,000
- List price: 1,870 yen (tax included)
- Shiroku-format paperback, 248 pages

## 【The popular series with over 7 million copies sold finally reaches its conclusion】The final chapter of “The Dangers in My Heart” released today!

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000904.000040601.html
- anchor: #n2748021
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社秋田書店、チャンピオンクロス、ヤンチャンWeb、宝島社

Facts:
- Serialized for about 8 years
- Final volume 14
- Nov. 6, 2026

## Former ME:I member Kokoro Kato reveals the title of her first-ever style book and releases the 2nd preview image!《On sale Friday, October 30》Event information available

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001312.000072639.html
- anchor: #n2748020
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社主婦と生活社、ME:I、HMVエソラ池袋、MARUZEN＆ジュンク堂書店 梅田店、ジュンク堂書店 名古屋店、Amazon、楽天ブックス

Facts:
- List price: 3,850 yen (base price 3,500 yen + 10% tax)
- Page count: 96 pages

## The first-ever product authorized as a FOSHU gum for gum care! “Xylitol Oratect Gum ＜Clear Mint＞” and “Xylitol Oratect Gum ＜Citrus Mint＞”

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002720.000002360.html
- anchor: #n2748019
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ロッテ

Facts:
- Estimated retail price: around 216 yen (tax included)
- Estimated retail price: around 928 yen (tax included)
- Estimated retail price: around 324 yen (tax included)

## 【Survey of 500 men and women】Most popular ways to eat and cook Wagyu!

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003223.000044800.html
- anchor: #n2748018
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NEXER、株式会社NEXER Group、高橋畜産食肉株式会社、高橋畜産グループ

Facts:
- Targeting 500 men and women nationwide
- Yakiniku 170 votes
- Steak 143 votes
- Sukiyaki 87 votes
- Gyudon 18 votes
- Shabu-shabu 17 votes
- Hamburg steak 14 votes
- Beef stew / beef curry 14 votes
- Roast beef 13 votes
- Japanese-style simmered dishes such as nikujaga and suki-ni 12 votes
- Wagyu sushi 4 votes

## 【Survey of 1,000 men and women】Celebrities people would like to renovate their ideal home with!

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003336.000044800.html
- anchor: #n2748017
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NEXER、株式会社NEXER Group、株式会社テシオ、リノデュース、メイプル超合金

Facts:
- Survey of 1,000 men and women nationwide
- Hiromi 468 votes
- George Tokoro 115 votes
- Izumi Mori 33 votes
- Tamori 31 votes
- Takuya Kimura 21 votes
- Masaki Aiba 18 votes
- Hiroshi 17 votes
- Satomi Ishihara 16 votes
- Haruka Ayase 16 votes
- Sanma Akashiya 14 votes
- Shigeru Joshima 14 votes
- Mio Imada 14 votes
- Kazlaser (メイプル超合金) 14 votes

## Kaohsiung’s Dashe District urban plan change involving 96 hectares of zone expropriation approved by 內政部

- Published: 2026-09-15T14:40:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609150134.aspx
- anchor: #n2748933
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市都發局、內政部、內政部都市計畫委員會

Facts:
- 96 hectares of zone expropriation
- Approximately 15 hectares of parkland
- Flood storage capacity of 255,000 tons
- 39 hectares of public facilities land
- Approximately 56 hectares of residential land
- 1 hectare of agricultural land

## 莊昕諺 hit in the face by a hard-hit ball; suffers facial fractures and broken teeth, surgery scheduled

- Published: 2026-09-15T14:36:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609150132.aspx
- anchor: #n2748935
- Companies mentioned: 楽天モンキーズ、台鋼雄鷹隊

Facts:
- 莊昕諺 takes over on the mound in the bottom of the 8th inning

## Monthly minimum wage could top NT$30,000 next year; economics minister says helping small, medium-sized and micro enterprises is an unquestionable responsibility

- Published: 2026-09-15T14:36:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609150133.aspx
- anchor: #n2748934
- Companies mentioned: 經濟部、勞動部、中小企業總會

Facts:
- Monthly wage surpasses NT$30,000
- The current minimum wage is NT$2萬9500 per month
- Hourly wage: NT$196
- Minimum wage increase expected to reach 4%

## Marketing company suspected of helping fraud ring place ads; prosecutors and police initially uncover more than NT$80 million in profits

- Published: 2026-09-15T14:31:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609150131.aspx
- anchor: #n2748899
- Companies mentioned: 数位行銷科技公司、台南地檢署、刑事警察局偵查第八大隊、台南市刑大

Facts:
- Illicit gains initially estimated at more than NT$80 million
- Illicit gains initially estimated at nearly NT$83 million

## Taiwan’s Asian Games badminton team departs on the 16th; Lin Chun-yi receiving intensive treatment for left leg injury

- Published: 2026-09-15T14:29:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609150130.aspx
- anchor: #n2748900
- Companies mentioned: 世界羽球總會（BWF）

Facts:
- Men’s singles No. 13
- World No. 4
- 6-8 weeks

## Former chief prosecutor disciplined for switching to lawyer without recusing himself; 吳文城 says he will consider whether to apply for review

- Published: 2026-09-15T14:29:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609150129.aspx
- anchor: #n2748901
- Companies mentioned: 吳文城、律師懲戒委員會、雲林地檢署、金門地檢署、口湖鄉長林哲凌

Facts:
- Also required to complete 6 hours of legal ethics training at his own expense within 6 months from the date the resolution becomes final

## President Lai: Develop a traditional Chinese medicine model with Taiwanese characteristics and share it with the world

- Published: 2026-09-15T14:22:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609150128.aspx
- anchor: #n2748823
- Companies mentioned: 全球中醫藥醫學會聯合會、中央社

Facts:
- In 2006, it was NT$17.79 billion
- This fiscal year, it has reached 36.429 billion
- The average annual growth rate is 3.66%
- The growth rate over the past 3 years was even higher, reaching 5.5%
- Exports to more than 50 countries have helped combat the pandemic

## Some genes among Taiwanese have gradually declined across generations, possibly in connection with malaria

- Published: 2026-09-15T14:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609150127.aspx
- anchor: #n2748824
- Companies mentioned: 陽明交大、日本綜合研究大學院大學

Facts:
- A total of 159 genes have gradually declined or disappeared across generations
- Of these, 149 are genetic variations related to red blood cells
- Researchers analyzed genetic data from 72,635 Taiwanese Han people
- This may be related to Taiwan remaining a malaria-endemic area until about 60 years ago

## EU moves to protect children, proposes ban on social media and AI chatbots for under-15s

- Published: 2026-09-15T14:18:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609150126.aspx
- anchor: #n2748825
- Companies mentioned: Meta、Facebook、Instagram、TikTok、谷歌、Google、YouTube、ChatGPT

Facts:
- Children under 15 would be barred from using social media, video-sharing platforms, artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots and online games
- Those aged 13 to 14 could ask their parents to help set up starter accounts on social media and video-sharing platforms under parental controls
- Accounts for children aged 3 to 12 would be fully controlled by their parents

## Nantou woman nearly scammed while shopping online for purple sweet potatoes after being told payment service had not been activated

- Published: 2026-09-15T14:14:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609150125.aspx
- anchor: #n2748806
- Companies mentioned: 臉書、Facebook、LINE、黑貓宅急便、ATM、郵局

Facts:
- Withdraw NT$30,000

## Second phase of Lukang Health Center building opens, integrating long-term care and health and welfare services for all ages

- Published: 2026-09-15T14:10:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609150124.aspx
- anchor: #n2748807
- Companies mentioned: 彰化縣鹿港衛生所、彰化縣、衛生福利部、鹿港鎮

Facts:
- The building has a floor area of 535 ping
- 大樓總經費約為新台幣1億1700多萬元
- 全縣已布建52處長照衛福據點
- A total of 41 projects have been completed
- The county government is actively promoting long-term care and health and welfare buildings, with 18 projects planned across the county

## Heated tobacco contains carcinogenic benzo[a]pyrene; Health Promotion Administration: It is not a smoking-cessation tool and harms health

- Published: 2026-09-15T14:10:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609150123.aspx
- anchor: #n2748808
- Companies mentioned: 国健署、卫生福利部

## Delegation from 日中友好議員聯盟 meets Chinese officials, hopes to promote dialogue

- Published: 2026-09-15T14:08:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609150122.aspx
- anchor: #n2748809
- Companies mentioned: 日中友好議員聯盟、中國人民對外友好協會、每日新聞、朝日電視台、自民黨、日本維新會、中道改革聯合、國民民主黨、日本共產黨、日本共同社

Facts:
- An 8-member group of Japanese cross-party lawmakers, 日中友好議員聯盟, recently visited China
- On the 14th, Liu Bin, an assistant foreign minister of China, and Yang Wanming, president of the 中國人民對外友好協會, held separate meetings in Beijing.
- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made remarks related to a “Taiwan contingency” in the Diet last November.

## 台中順仁兄弟會購庇護工場月餅 分贈5社福單位

- Published: 2026-09-15T13:53:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609150121.aspx
- anchor: #n2748561
- Companies mentioned: 台中順仁兄弟會、伊甸社會福利基金會、沐風關懷協會、張秀菊社會福利慈善事業基金會、慈光社福慈善事業基金會、台中光音育幼院、台灣肯納自閉症基金會

Facts:
- Purchased 360 boxes of mooncake gift sets from a sheltered workshop run by the 伊甸社會福利基金會.
- Donated them to 5 social welfare organizations.
- The association has more than 200 households.

## Taipei man rides a bicycle while transporting a sofa in violation of regulations; police step up patrols.

- Published: 2026-09-15T13:52:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609150120.aspx
- anchor: #n2748562
- Companies mentioned: 台北市警察局、大安分局、中央社、臉書

Facts:
- The driver faces a fine of NT$300 to NT$600.

## Japan’s centenarian population tops 100,000 for the first time, setting a record for the 56th consecutive year.

- Published: 2026-09-15T13:50:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609150119.aspx
- anchor: #n2748563
- Companies mentioned: 厚生勞動省、富士新聞網、讀賣新聞

Facts:
- Japan’s population aged 100 and older reached 107,677.
- An increase of 7,914 from the previous year.
- Women accounted for 94,298.
- Men accounted for 13,379.
- There were only 153 when statistics began in 1963.
- Fuyo Kishimoto (provisional translation) looks forward every day to dining with other residents of her care facility.
- The oldest man in the country is 112-year-old Hikaru Kato of Kumamoto City.
- The national average number of centenarians per 100,000 people in Japan is 87.51.
- Shimane Prefecture ranked first with 186.65 for the 14th consecutive year.
- Kochi Prefecture had 169.52.
- Tottori Prefecture had 152.48.
- Saitama Prefecture had just 51.27.
- Aichi Prefecture had 57.79.
- Osaka Prefecture had 60.06.

## Kaohsiung police destroy drugs in an interagency operation; drug-laced coffee packets make up the largest share.

- Published: 2026-09-15T13:50:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609150118.aspx
- anchor: #n2748564
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市警察局、高雄市政府環境保護局、中區資源回收廠、鳳山清潔隊、鼎金焚化爐

Kaohsiung police solved 2763 drug cases in the first half of this year and destroyed 960 kilograms of drugs in mid-July. Drug-laced coffee packets made up the largest share, as authorities seek to protect young people.

Facts:
- A total of 2763 criminal drug cases were solved.
- A total of 2763 criminal drug cases were solved, involving 2705 people.
- An increase of 327 cases from the same period last year.
- An increase of 327 cases and 415 people from the same period last year.
- A total of 49 boxes of seized drugs.
- Weighing about 960 kilograms.
- 1721 packets of drug-laced coffee.
- 1307 packets (bottles) of ketamine.
- 130 tablets of Yili Mian or FM2 and other drugs.
- 592 K-cigarettes.
- 1391 drug-use devices.

## President Lai hopes to deepen cooperation with 吐瓦魯 to address the challenges of climate change.

- Published: 2026-09-15T13:47:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609150117.aspx
- anchor: #n2748565
- Companies mentioned: 吐瓦魯、台灣

President Lai Ching-te met with the foreign minister of 吐瓦魯, stressing cooperation between 台灣 and 吐瓦魯 to jointly address climate change and authoritarian expansion. He also thanked the country for its longstanding support for 台灣’s participation in international affairs.

Facts:
- The diplomatic relationship between 台灣 and 吐瓦魯 will mark its 47th anniversary.

## Seaweed gets stuck in 65-year-old man’s esophagus during a meal; doctor urges older adults to take extra care when swallowing.

- Published: 2026-09-15T13:44:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609150116.aspx
- anchor: #n2748566
- Companies mentioned: 阮綜合醫院

Facts:
- 65 years old
- 2 centimeters
- 8 centimeters
- 10 minutes

## Oil palm ganoderma disease in Malaysia is hard to prevent; Taiwan plant health experts provide consultations remotely.

- Published: 2026-09-15T13:41:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609150115.aspx
- anchor: #n2748510
- Companies mentioned: 屏東科技大學、馬來西亞棕櫚油局

Facts:
- The national oil palm planting area was about 5.7 million hectares in 2025.
- Crude palm oil production reached 20.28 million metric tons.
- The total export value of palm oil and palm oil products exceeded RM112.5 billion.
- About NT$900 billion
- He runs an oil palm plantation of about 5 hectares

## Fire breaks out on basement 1 of 遠雄廣場’s Hsinchu store; entire complex evacuated, no injuries

- Published: 2026-09-15T13:38:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609150114.aspx
- anchor: #n2748511
- Companies mentioned: 遠雄廣場、iFG遠雄廣場新竹店

Facts:
- 12 fire engines and 30 firefighters were immediately dispatched to tackle the blaze

## China’s new yuan loans in August far below expectations; analysts say people are reluctant to borrow and spend

- Published: 2026-09-15T13:38:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609150113.aspx
- anchor: #n2748512
- Companies mentioned: 中國人民銀行、路透社、凱投宏觀、Capital Economics

Facts:
- Yuan loans increased by 10.44 trillion yuan in the first 8 months of this year
- Yuan loans increased by 10.44 trillion yuan in the first 8 months of this year (about NT$49.52 trillion)
- New yuan loans totaled 60 billion yuan in August
- But the figure was still far below the market’s expectation of 400 billion yuan
- Below the 13.46 trillion yuan recorded in the same period last year
- The balance of yuan loans at the end of August rose 4.9% year on year
- Slowing from 5.1% in July
- Household loans, including mortgages, fell by 202.9 billion yuan in August
- They fell by 460.3 billion yuan in July
- Corporate loans increased by 260 billion yuan in August
- They fell by 130 billion yuan in July
- Broad money (M2) stood at 356.81 trillion yuan at the end of August
- Up 7.5% year on year

## 首爾公車工會 announces strike for the 16th; labor and management hold final talks

- Published: 2026-09-15T13:36:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609150104.aspx
- anchor: #n2748494
- Companies mentioned: 首爾公車工會、首爾市公車運輸事業組合、東亞運輸、首爾市

Facts:
- Up to 1,500 free shuttle buses
- The increase is about 6% to 7%
- An overall pay raise proposal of about 10.32%
- Baseline working hours set at 209 hours
- Baseline working hours set at 176 hours
- Hourly wages to rise by another 7.85%
- Increase in ordinary wages (16.44%)

## 微軟 releases AI code of conduct, stresses AI must remain under human control

- Published: 2026-09-15T13:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202609150111.aspx
- anchor: #n2748514
- Companies mentioned: 微軟、Microsoft、OpenAI、Anthropic、Hugging Face

Facts:
- The code of conduct took more than 5 months to draft
- The public will have 6 weeks to submit feedback

## 台法文化獎 laureate Lu Song stresses that “Taiwan is the subject of its own history”

- Published: 2026-09-15T13:35:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202609150112.aspx
- anchor: #n2748513
- Companies mentioned: 台法文化獎、巴黎索邦大學

Facts:
- The 29th 台法文化獎
- The transitional period in 1945
- The 228 Incident

## U.S. Treasury yields retreat after topping 5%; markets await Fed decision

- Published: 2026-09-15T13:34:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609150109.aspx
- anchor: #n2748517
- Companies mentioned: 美國聯邦準備理事會、CNBC、芝加哥商品交易所集團、自由資本市場公司

Facts:
- Touched 5.014% at one point during trading
- Was at 4.987%
- Was at 4.658%
- Was at 5.353%
- One basis point equals 0.01 percentage points
- The Fed’s 2% inflation target
- Markets currently put the chance of a 1-notch Fed rate hike at this policy meeting at 92.3%

## Peng Chi-ming pushes Taiwan-style ETS to help cut carbon; cap-and-trade system estimated to begin trial run in 2028

- Published: 2026-09-15T13:34:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609150110.aspx
- anchor: #n2748515
- Companies mentioned: 環境部、碳交所、台灣碳權交易所

Facts:
- Initially, about 20 companies among the biggest carbon emitters will be included
- 約占碳費收費對象總排碳量的8成
- The cost of reducing emissions by 1 ton could be NT$3,000
- Hopes to begin a trial run in 2028
- A trial of Taiwan’s ETS trading platform is expected to begin by the end of November this year
- Plans call for the carbon fee and ETS to operate in parallel after 2030

## Assistant to 高金素梅, 張俊傑, absconds; Taipei prosecutors issue wanted notice and revoke his passport

- Published: 2026-09-15T13:33:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609150107.aspx
- anchor: #n2748491
- Companies mentioned: 高金素梅、張俊傑、陳姓被告、台北地檢署、外交部領事事務局

Facts:
- Investigators have carried out 6 waves of searches in the case so far
- A total of 7 people and 9 locations were targeted
- Prosecutors sought detention for 2 people, and the court approved the requests
- Prosecutors have sought detention for another 1 person

## Japan-China ties deteriorate; Tokyo film festival’s “China Film Week” canceled

- Published: 2026-09-15T13:33:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609150108.aspx
- anchor: #n2748516
- Companies mentioned: 日中映画祭実行委員会、東京国際映画祭、北京国際影展、上海国際影展

Facts:
- The 2026 “Tokyo China Film Week”
- “Tokyo China Film Week” launched in 2006
- It entered its 20th edition in October 2025
- The Beijing International Film Festival held in April this year
- The Shanghai International Film Festival held in June
- Delivered by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during parliamentary questioning in November 2025

## China expands purchases from the U.S. ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, signs 20-year LNG contract

- Published: 2026-09-15T13:30:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609150106.aspx
- anchor: #n2748492
- Companies mentioned: 中國燃氣、維吉公司、Venture Global

Facts:
- Will purchase 500,000 tons of U.S. liquefied natural gas annually
- 中國燃氣’s long-term LNG purchase arrangements with the company currently total 2.5 million tons annually
- Imported LNG worth as much as US$6.2 billion in 2021
- China’s LNG imports fell to 68.43 million tons in 2025
- China has suspended the additional 24% tariffs on U.S. goods for 1 year
- The LNG tariff rate is 15%

## Monk repeatedly targeted by scams over more than 2 months; Tainan police stretched thin trying to prevent fraud

- Published: 2026-09-15T13:30:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609150105.aspx
- anchor: #n2748493
- Companies mentioned: 台南市警局第四分局、高雄某家銀行、台南某家銀行

Facts:
- Was scammed out of NT$850,000
- Borrowed NT$3 million
- Paid a “consulting fee” of NT$360,000

## Vice president allegedly surveilled by Chinese personnel during speech in Italy; DPP: Taiwan will not back down

- Published: 2026-09-15T13:26:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609150103.aspx
- anchor: #n2748495
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、歐盟、美國國務院

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim was allegedly surveilled by Chinese personnel disguised as cleaners during her visit to Italy. The 民進黨 caucus responded that Taiwan’s diplomacy will not be halted by Chinese interference.

Facts:
- The 2nd “Ventotene European Forum on Freedom and Democracy”
- 3 hours before the speech began

## Applications open on the 16th for scholarships for children of farmers and fishers

- Published: 2026-09-15T13:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609150102.aspx
- anchor: #n2748496
- Companies mentioned: 農業部、教育部

Facts:
- Students can receive NT$4,000 to NT$13,000 per semester
- The combined income from all categories reported on the student’s parents’ income tax returns for year 114 must not exceed NT$1.2 million
- The year 114 “Scholarships for Children of Farmers and Fishers” program has provided aid to about 56,000 students

## 沈伯洋拋市長選舉辯論1週1場 可辦10場

- Published: 2026-09-15T13:20:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609150101.aspx
- anchor: #n2748312
- Companies mentioned: 民主進步黨、中央社

Facts:
- Could hold about 10 debates
- 1週1場

## 無人機國際學院 trains drone pilots; trainees from 3 diplomatic allies could arrive in Taiwan by year-end

- Published: 2026-09-15T13:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609150100.aspx
- anchor: #n2748313
- Companies mentioned: 無人機國際學院、Global UAV Academy、GUAVA、外交部、行政院

Facts:
- Up to 30 trainees can be trained in Taiwan at the same time

## Is it really the apocalypse or a deeper calculation? A look at why U.S. tech giants are calling for a slowdown in AI

- Published: 2026-09-15T13:17:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609150099.aspx
- anchor: #n2748314
- Companies mentioned: Anthropic、OpenAI、xAI、Google DeepMind、Hugging Face、RubyGems、蓋洛普、真實社群、Reflexivity、B. Riley Wealth

Facts:
- AI systems could end humanity as soon as before 2030
- Using this time to get AI back on track could greatly reduce the risks

## 蔡宗翰 discusses Cathay Financial’s digital transformation and 2 key areas for future growth

- Published: 2026-09-15T13:16:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609150098.aspx
- anchor: #n2748315
- Companies mentioned: 國泰金控、國泰世華銀行、KOKO、CUBE

Facts:
- 花費新台幣90多億元
- More than 6 million CUBE cards in circulation
- Cathay was issuing about 18 or 19 credit cards at the same time

## 台法文化獎 ceremony; Lee Yuan: Taiwan and the world share the values of freedom and humanism

- Published: 2026-09-15T13:14:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202609150097.aspx
- anchor: #n2748300
- Companies mentioned: 淡江大學、巴黎索邦大學、台法文化基金會、小宛然劇團、國際布克獎

Facts:
- 第29屆台法文化獎
- 台法文化基金會 was established in 1996
- Since Taiwan lifted martial law in 1987

## Wu Hsi-te honored with 台法文化獎 for 40 years of promoting French translation

- Published: 2026-09-15T13:14:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202609150096.aspx
- anchor: #n2748301
- Companies mentioned: 淡江大學、中央社、法蘭西學院、英國國際布克獎

Facts:
- Wu Hsi-te has devoted 40 years to promoting French translation
- Training nearly 3,000 French-language professionals
- Went from Taipei to Paris to study 45 years ago
- Translator Jin Ling deserves more than 50% of the credit

## Japanese actress Kaho announces marriage to multitalented artist Sora Fumimoto

- Published: 2026-09-15T13:13:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609150095.aspx
- anchor: #n2748302
- Companies mentioned: 星塵傳播、TBS、Bialystocks

Facts:
- 35-year-old Kaho
- 34-year-old Sora Fumimoto

## 街口支付 posts profits for 3 consecutive months for the first time, moving toward breaking even for the year

- Published: 2026-09-15T13:11:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609150094.aspx
- anchor: #n2748303
- Companies mentioned: 街口支付

Facts:
- Posts profits for 3 consecutive months
- Overall operating performance in the first half exceeded expectations by more than 3成
- More than 7.3 million users

## Chinese man angers public by spearfishing sea turtles in Indonesia and cooking them; stopped before boarding flight to leave

- Published: 2026-09-15T13:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609150093.aspx
- anchor: #n2748304
- Companies mentioned: AIDA International、CNN Indonesia

Facts:
- The Raja Ampat Islands comprise more than 1,500 small islands
- 6 species of sea turtles

## Online testing to become mandatory starting in 116年 for 3 skills certification categories, including Level B employment services

- Published: 2026-09-15T13:07:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609150091.aspx
- anchor: #n2748306
- Companies mentioned: 勞動部勞動力發展署技能檢定中心

Facts:
- An average of about 6,898 people per year
- About 2,782 people
- About 114 people

## Taiwan dollar plunges 1.38 jiao at midday to temporarily close at 31.826 yuan

- Published: 2026-09-15T13:07:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609150092.aspx
- anchor: #n2748305

Facts:
- Temporarily closes at 31.826 yuan
- Plunges 1.38 jiao
- Trading volume totaled US$1.064 billion
- Opens at 31.71 yuan
- High of 31.71 yuan
- Low of 31.836 yuan

## Equipment failure at 台電 causes manhole cover to shift in Kaohsiung's Fengshan District; no injuries reported

- Published: 2026-09-15T13:06:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609150089.aspx
- anchor: #n2748308
- Companies mentioned: 台電、台灣電力公司

Facts:
- A total of 1,180 households affected
- Power outage lasts about 1 minute