# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-15 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 2 of 4

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 197 items from 4 sources; Japan, 157 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Preorders have opened for the thumbnail glitter sticker set from the TV anime “葬送のフリーレン”!

- Published: 2026-09-15T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000792.000080345.html
- anchor: #n2754789
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アズメーカー、きゃらON！、小学館、「葬送のフリーレン」製作委員会

Facts:
- ■Set of 3
- ■Size: approx. 80mm
- Approx. 5,000 types of anime merchandise

## Preorders have opened for character rubber mats and mugs from the TV anime “幼女戦記Ⅱ”!

- Published: 2026-09-15T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000817.000080345.html
- anchor: #n2754788
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アズメーカー、きゃらON！、カルロ・ゼン、KADOKAWA、幼女戦記2製作委員会

Facts:
- ■ Price: ¥3,520 (tax included)
- ■Size: Approx. 600 × 350 × 2 mm
- ■Price: ¥1,650 (tax included)
- ■Size: H95 mm
- ■Capacity: 350ml
- We carry approximately 5,000 types of anime merchandise, from products for men to products for women.

## The hugely popular “Anpanman Peropero Chocolate” is now available as an adorable mascot charm!

- Published: 2026-09-15T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001005.000055569.html
- anchor: #n2754787
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バンダイ、株式会社不二家、フレーベル館、TMS、NTV

Facts:
- ¥858 each, including tax
- 4 types in total
- Around 10 a.m. on Sept. 18, 2026

## “Nojiru Yokocho” is coming to the East Exit area’s Naka-Ikebukuro Park at the urban culture festival TOSHIMA STREET FES 2026!

- Published: 2026-09-15T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001015.000060459.html
- anchor: #n2754786
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リアルアキバ・コミュニケーションズ、MURAL CAMP、株式会社MoveX、株式会社FNMD、ISARIBI株式会社、株式会社Xcountry

Facts:
- 3 days
- 1口1,000円
- 2026

## Silver Week limited event: Ride the route buses and collect “ride certificates” stickers!

- Published: 2026-09-15T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001021.000017692.html
- anchor: #n2754785
- Companies mentioned: 西鉄バス大牟田㈱、西鉄バス

Facts:
- 5 days
- ¥50 for elementary school students and younger

## New Onsen Musume merchandise launching Sept. 19! SPRiNGS and VUCCA cheer-version group face towels

- Published: 2026-09-15T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001022.000071317.html
- anchor: #n2754784
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社報知新聞社、SPRiNGS、VUCCA、報知エンターテインメントマーケット

Facts:
- “SPRiNGS All-Members Face Towel” (¥2,600)
- “VUCCA All-Members Face Towel” (¥2,600)

## Post-event online sales begin for Ultra Heroes Expo 2026 Summer Festival!

- Published: 2026-09-15T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001085.000069812.html
- anchor: #n2754783
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コンテンツシード、円谷プロ、THEキャラ

Facts:
- Price: ¥605 (tax included)
- Set: ¥4,840 (tax included)
- Price: ¥880 (tax included)
- Set: ¥7,040 (tax included)
- Price: 1,540 yen each (tax included)
- Price: ¥1,650 each (tax included)
- Price: 4,400 yen each (tax included)

## ASUS launches the PRIME B550M-K ARGB-CSM, a MicroATX motherboard featuring an AMD B550 chipset and extensive connectivity

- Published: 2026-09-15T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001156.000032645.html
- anchor: #n2754782
- Companies mentioned: ASUS、シー・エフ・デー販売株式会社、ジョーシン、ドスパラ

Facts:
- Estimated retail price: approximately ¥7,480 (tax included)
- Scheduled for release on Sept. 17, 2026

## “『ガールクラッシュ』POP UP SHOP -marine look-” to open starting Oct. 6 (Tue.)!

- Published: 2026-09-15T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002873.000031422.html
- anchor: #n2754781
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ハピネット、株式会社ハピネット・メディアマーケティング、HMV&BOOKS、新潮社

Facts:
- For every ¥3,300 spent on products

## Fortune teller, luck researcher, and psychology instructor うさとこWHITE to appear as instructor at “wakku-luck” event No. 7, where attendees can learn alongside actors

- Published: 2026-09-15T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003901.000013972.html
- anchor: #n2754780
- Companies mentioned: 和奏AGENCY、ロングランプランニング株式会社、占い館ルナタロ、カンフェティ

Facts:
- Unreserved seating: ¥5,500
- Nov. 22, 2026 (Sun.)

## 4th Asia Wealth Management Forum to be held in Toranomon, Tokyo

- Published: 2026-09-15T17:52:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000181526.html
- anchor: #n2754752
- Companies mentioned: the3%、株式会社ASIAN STAR、復旦大学国際金融学院、株式会社トレードイノベーション、CLSA（中信里昂証券）、JS暁宅株式会社、Creatrix Solutions、ARK Wealth、Asian Star Hong Kong Limited、Hash Global、FinGroup株式会社

Facts:
- The application page received 2,300 views
- 450 people registered in advance
- A total of 220 people attended
- 99% of attendees were Chinese nationals or people of Chinese descent with experience living in Japan
- Average length of residence in Japan was about 10 years
- The forum ran for more than 5 hours
- 9 presentations
- 1 roundtable

## 「宇宙を、中四国の次の産業へ。」中四国宇宙産業コンソーシアム設立へ―若田光一氏らを迎え10月16日、広島でSPACE FORUM 2026開催

- Published: 2026-09-15T17:50:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000190427.html
- anchor: #n2754859
- Companies mentioned: 中四国宇宙産業コンソーシアム、株式会社スペース・バイオ・ラボラトリーズ、NASAケネディ宇宙センター

Facts:
- SPACE FORUM 2026 will be held on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, at the Hiroshima City Cultural Exchange Hall.
- 講演会： 13:00〜17:00
- 懇親会： 18:00〜20:00

## ヒュンメル’s Nordic-style new 2026 AW sneakers now on sale

- Published: 2026-09-15T17:49:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001005.000051499.html
- anchor: #n2754809
- Companies mentioned: hummel、ヒュンメル、株式会社エスエスケイ

Facts:
- ¥14,300 (tax included)
- ¥12,100 (tax included)
- ¥10,890 (tax included)
- ¥9,790 (tax included)
- ¥7,590 (tax included)
- Size: 22.5–30.0 cm

## An environmental special program jointly presented by NHK and 6 commercial broadcasters

- Published: 2026-09-15T17:48:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000096.000160617.html
- anchor: #n2754753
- Companies mentioned: NHK、日本テレビ、テレビ朝日、TBSテレビ、テレビ東京、フジテレビ、国連、BBC、東京大学未来ビジョン研究センター

Facts:
- A 1.5°C rise
- Maximum instantaneous wind speeds of 100 meters per second
- 1時間３００ミリの豪雨
- The weather forecast for 2050

## A limited-time bar opens where you can savor pairings of Comté cheese and wine!

- Published: 2026-09-15T17:47:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000081283.html
- anchor: #n2754754
- Companies mentioned: コンテチーズ生産者協会、エノテカ株式会社、日本橋三越本店

Facts:
- Comté cheese aged for 30 months: 330 yen (tax included)
- Comté cheese tasting set: 550 yen (tax included)

## 【とりでん】9/16(水）～ とりでんの『お月見』フェア！期間限定で開催します。

- Published: 2026-09-15T17:40:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000489.000063326.html
- anchor: #n2754766
- Companies mentioned: とりでん、アスラポート株式会社

Facts:
- 2,200 yen (2,420 yen including tax)
- 700 yen (770 yen including tax)
- 350 yen (385 yen including tax)
- 750 yen (825 yen including tax)

## Former flight attendant returns to her career while raising a child with Down syndrome. A manager who is No. 2 at a Tourette syndrome organization aims for an annual salary of 10 million yen next season—a welfare company takes on diversity hiring

- Published: 2026-09-15T17:38:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000158202.html
- anchor: #n2755012
- Companies mentioned: マツノケアグループ、株式会社マツノケアグループ

Facts:
- Aims for an annual salary of 10 million yen next season

## Original merchandise brimming with love for games, including “Bayonetta 2,” “TEKKEN 8” and “Culdcept Begins,” comes together at TGS 2026!

- Published: 2026-09-15T17:36:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000137668.html
- anchor: #n2755127
- Companies mentioned: 11JAN Limited、SEGA、Nintendo、Omiya Soft、Neos Corporation、SANDLOT、D3PUBLISHER、Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.、SNK CORPORATION

Facts:
- “Tokyo Game Show 2026 (hereafter, TGS2026),” taking place at Makuhari Messe from September 17, 2026 (Thursday)
- More than 30 varieties are planned

## After the “click” in online advertising, “store visits” become the measure of success. “Kamunavi,” a visit-based rewards platform, launches

- Published: 2026-09-15T17:36:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000035302.html
- anchor: #n2754996
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Second Order、Google、Meta、Yahoo!、LINE、Amazon、PayPay、dポイント、au PAY

Facts:
- 473 Mamedocho

## 3 years after the attack on Gaza, NGO joint event “Don’t Forget Palestine” to be held on October 3, featuring on-the-ground reports, a live performance by Miu Sakamoto and an olive action

- Published: 2026-09-15T17:33:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000185.000030680.html
- anchor: #n2754860
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人日本国際ボランティアセンター、APLA、アーユス仏教国際協力ネットワーク、オルター・トレード・ジャパン、国境なき子どもたち、日本YWCA、日本YMCA同盟、パルシック、ピースボート、ヒューマンライツ・ナウ

Facts:
- More than 73,000 people have been killed
- More than 170,000 people have been injured
- More than 1,300 Palestinians have been killed
- Including 300 children
- 41,000 people have been driven from their homes
- 47 villages and communities
- More than 200 times each month

## Deliberately limited to children. An opportunity for children to think and act through their own sensibilities and learn to value animals and life. A kitten-naming campaign is underway in Chiba

- Published: 2026-09-15T17:31:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000116479.html
- anchor: #n2755272
- Companies mentioned: 和心村、株式会社和心村

Facts:
- Starting Sept. 9, 2026
- Through December 31, 2026
- Scheduled to open in January 2027

## Notice Regarding the Acquisition of Shares in クラウドプロ株式会社 (Making It a Subsidiary)

- Published: 2026-09-15T17:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000114.000091454.html
- anchor: #n2754829
- Companies mentioned: クラウドプロ株式会社、株式会社ハイブリッドテクノロジーズ

Facts:
- Number of shares acquired: 300 shares
- (Voting rights ownership ratio: 100.0%)

## 株式会社ロイヤリティマーケティング to sponsor “Moshiusa’s Prank Calls 2026,” hosted by プロeスポーツチーム「SCARZ」

- Published: 2026-09-15T17:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000221.000066484.html
- anchor: #n2754828
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社XENOZ、プロeスポーツチーム「SCARZ」、株式会社ロイヤリティマーケティング、J. フロントリテイリンググループ

Facts:
- SS seats ¥12,000 (tax included)
- Upgrade seats ¥8,500 (tax included)
- General admission ¥5,500 (tax included)

## アフィリコード・システム launches “AI Report Studio Orbilly,” which generates original analytical reports through conversations with AI

- Published: 2026-09-15T17:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000157469.html
- anchor: #n2754755
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リーフワークス、アフィリコード・システム

Facts:
- More than 1,500 companies have adopted the series to date
- Capital: ¥10,000,000

## [New product] KAYOU＋ launches “Flicta Standard,” a 4-color ballpoint pen and mechanical pencil focused on material feel and usability

- Published: 2026-09-15T17:25:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000158242.html
- anchor: #n2754994
- Companies mentioned: KAYOU株式会社、KAYOU＋、Flicta Standard、Flicta Basic、Flictaシリーズ

Facts:
- Nationwide launch from October 2026
- Prelaunch at Loft from August 29, 2026 (Saturday)
- Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
- Ballpoint tip: 0.5 mm
- Mechanical pencil lead: 0.5 mm
- Size: φ12.8 mm × H148.0 mm
- Weight: 27 g
- Oil-based ballpoint pen refill, 0.5 mm / 220 yen (tax included)

## HitPaw’s autumn sale is on! Up to 50% off popular AI tools

- Published: 2026-09-15T17:23:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000114.000092733.html
- anchor: #n2754621
- Companies mentioned: HitPaw、HitPaw VikPea、HitPaw FotorPea、HitPaw Univd、Seedance 2.5、Kling、ChatGPT Images、Nano Banana

Facts:
- Up to 50% off
- Perpetual license for 47,693 yen
- 25,682 yen off the regular price
- Annual plan for 13,812 yen
- 3,188 yen off the regular price
- 800 credits
- 500 credits
- Annual plan for 10886 yen
- Perpetual license for 15761 yen
- Annual plan for 3502 yen
- Perpetual license for 6142 yen

## From “Creating is fun” to cultivating spaces for learning and creativity: STEAM Mentor development program “STEAM MTP” newly organized into a structured curriculum

- Published: 2026-09-15T17:21:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000096.000134299.html
- anchor: #n2754622
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社steAm、N-E.X.T.ハイスクール

Facts:
- The core program lasts 6 days
- All 58 high school students responded to the survey, and 100% said they thought they could “use it in their future school life and inquiry-based learning” or “use it to some extent”
- Overall seminar satisfaction was 96.6%
- Understanding of and familiarity with the term and content of “STEAM” rose from an average rating of 2.72 to 3.79 on a 5-point scale
- Positive responses (4 and 5) increased approximately 2 times, from 34.5% to 69.0%

## [Ako, Hyogo] A “1st Anniversary Commemorative Gacha” offering 50% off stays and a chance to win branded oysters! Winter hot pot options and 2 major autumn sales also available at 赤穂シーサイドパークグランピング, located in one of western Japan’s largest parks

- Published: 2026-09-15T17:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000786.000052784.html
- anchor: #n2754845
- Companies mentioned: 赤穂シーサイドパークグランピング、株式会社ブッキングリゾート、リゾートグランピングドットコム、いぬやど、くいどうらく

Facts:
- 10% off accommodation coupon
- 2 branded “Natsumi” fresh oysters
- 1名あたり贅沢に150g
- 20% off accommodation
- About 18 times the area of Koshien Stadium
- A private dog run of about 100㎡

## Contemporary artist 大野浩志’s “Ways of Being, Ways of Appearing” now on view

- Published: 2026-09-15T17:07:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000147340.html
- anchor: #n2754846
- Companies mentioned: 大野浩志、ギャラリー白川、イブ・クライン、舟越桂、ジョン・ケージ

Facts:
- In this exhibition, 21 works are on display, including new techniques such as applying oil paint over dye stains and using lines as a form of expression.
- Some works are created by layering oil paint over a period of 30 years.
- Period: September 11 (Friday)–September 27 (Sunday)
- Hours: 12:00–18:00

## The leader’s handwritten message is displayed at 栃木県庁?! Video and stamp rally spots in the central area for the 3rd installment of “ラプラス・ダークネス’s Conquest Tour of 栃木県!!” to be revealed on September 18!

- Published: 2026-09-15T17:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000088655.html
- anchor: #n2754833
- Companies mentioned: 栃木県、ラプラス・ダークネス、ホロライブプロダクション、栃木県庁、那須千本松牧場、那須とりっくあーとぴあ、山の駅たかはら、東武ワールドスクウェア、揚げゆばまんじゅう、日光さかえや、道の駅日光 日光街道ニコニコ本陣、かなめ屋

Facts:
- A digital stamp rally visiting 25 locations across the prefecture
- 5 winners will be selected by lottery from among those who collect stamps at all 25 locations
- Approximately 1.58 million YouTube subscribers
- Approximately 1.31 million followers on X
- About 50 minutes from Tokyo Station by Tohoku Shinkansen
- It can also be reached in about 2 hours by conventional rail

## Noto and Hokkaido connect through the power of seafood. 杉野屋与作 × マルサ笹谷商店 develop their first collaborative product; new product announcement event to be held on October 6

- Published: 2026-09-15T17:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000085219.html
- anchor: #n2754832
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スギヨ、杉野屋与作、株式会社マルサ笹谷商店、笹谷商店

Facts:
- Large-size Pacific saury (150g or more)
- October 6, 2026

## Notice: “D-Rockers Themed Dialogue Session” and “Club D-Rockers Networking Event”

- Published: 2026-09-15T17:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000195.000118173.html
- anchor: #n2754831
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NTT Sports X、浦安D-Rocks、D-Rocks Cheerleaders

Facts:
- On Friday, Sept. 25, 2026
- 3,500 yen (tax included)
- 2026年9月17日(木) 23:59まで

## Aiming to achieve zero business-related CO₂ emissions by 2027: Monthly results released for members’ reuse, recycling and food-mileage initiatives

- Published: 2026-09-15T17:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000300.000123722.html
- anchor: #n2754830
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人グリーンコープ共同体、グリーンコープ生活協同組合連合会、社会福祉法人グリーンコープ、労働協同組合

Facts:
- Reduced CO₂ emissions by approximately 837 tons
- Total use of reusable containers: approximately 1,230,000 bottles and packs
- Total amount of recycled materials collected: approximately 337 tons
- CO₂ emissions reduced through the use of domestically produced products: approximately 715 tons
- Contributions corresponding to reductions: approximately 43 million yen in total

## Come to the Otani district to buy an Otani gacha! “OHTANI CHARM” (Otani Charm), commonly known as “Otani Gacha,” is the latest challenge from a school serving 5 elementary and junior high school students in an area affected by the Noto Peninsula earthquake—its 3rd edition

- Published: 2026-09-15T17:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000155199.html
- anchor: #n2754758
- Companies mentioned: 珠洲市立大谷小中学校、株式会社アドビジョン銀座、一般社団法人2025PROJECT

Facts:
- 4 types in total
- 500 yen each

## 3D-printed shoes “STARAY” now available at Nagasaki select shop “COLDBECK” [APPLE TREE株式会社]

- Published: 2026-09-15T17:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000264.000030909.html
- anchor: #n2754757
- Companies mentioned: APPLE TREE株式会社、STARAY、COLDBECK

Facts:
- 3 series: “FLOW,” “WAVE” and “FLANE”
- Black, EU40–44

## 9/15(火)17時オープン【八王子焼肉 タマちゃん】ちょい飲み派もガッツリ派も楽しめる町焼肉～小学生以下のお子様はキッズドリンク無料～

- Published: 2026-09-15T17:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000701.000004635.html
- anchor: #n2754756
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エー・ピーホールディングス、平澤商店、うすなが牧場、塚田農場、四十八漁場、芝浦食肉

Facts:
- Number of seats: 24 (2 box seats for 4 people each)
- Average spend per customer: 7,000 yen
- 必食⁉タマちゃん盛り”8” （1,980円/1人前）

## 8 finalists selected for FASHION FRONTIER PROGRAM 2026

- Published: 2026-09-15T16:59:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000141455.html
- anchor: #n2754834
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社YUIMA NAKAZATO LABORATORY、一般社団法人unisteps、FASHION FRONTIER PROGRAM実行委員、環境省、株式会社ゴールドウイン、セイコーエプソン株式会社、株式会社大丸松坂屋百貨店、YKK株式会社、MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives

Facts:
- 16 semifinalists
- 8 finalists
- Saturday, December 12
- About 3 months

## Children from “Nukunuku,” a children’s cafeteria open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, invited! A “social studies field trip” to a massive logistics and port facility held with the cooperation of Suzue Corporation

- Published: 2026-09-15T16:56:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000160342.html
- anchor: #n2754835
- Companies mentioned: 川商フーズ株式会社、鈴江コーポレーション株式会社、NPO法人らいおんはーと

Facts:
- “Nukunuku,” a children’s cafeteria open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- Visit to “TOKYO MINATO LIE” from 100m above ground
- A container terminal spanning the equivalent of 3 Tokyo Domes

## “3rd Chao Chao Bowling Tournament” to be held in Shinagawa on Oct. 2 and 3

- Published: 2026-09-15T16:47:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000128540.html
- anchor: #n2754623
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ナミキ、公益社団法人日本プロボウリング協会（JPBA）、株式会社アクシス、日本ボウラーズ連盟

Facts:
- Total prize pool of 8 million yen
- Winner’s prize: 2.5 million yen
- 117 professional women bowlers
- 3 amateur women bowlers
- 120 people in total
- A total of 16 games, including qualifying and semifinals, will be played on the first day
- A total of 12 games will be played: an 11-game round-robin and 1 position-match game, with opponents determined by ranking
- Perfect-game prize for the championship stepladder: 1 million yen
- Qualifying and semifinals: 6,000 yen
- Championship round robin and championship stepladder: 4,000 yen

## [New service] “にゃんこハンズBPO,” a BPO service for acquiring new customers that leverages the company’s marketing expertise, launches today, Sept. 15

- Published: 2026-09-15T16:46:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000182544.html
- anchor: #n2754810
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社にゃんこカンパニー、にゃんこハンズBPO

Facts:
- Available starting with a trial plan costing 100,000 yen per month (excluding tax)
- Aiming to build a team of around 100 people at an early stage

## We received a corporate hometown tax donation from 株式会社ハヤカワコーポレーション！

- Published: 2026-09-15T16:44:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000327.000085339.html
- anchor: #n2754861
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ハヤカワコーポレーション、都城市

Facts:
- ¥10 million donation
- Up to approximately ¥9 million in corporate taxes reduced

## Solves the problem, “I want to stock up, but I have nowhere to put it.” New 2-sheet pack of “Proguard Rice Keep®,” which preserves rice for long-term storage

- Published: 2026-09-15T16:40:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000179325.html
- anchor: #n2754767
- Companies mentioned: ジェイケミカル株式会社、一般社団法人フェーズフリー協会

Facts:
- On sale starting September 1, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Keeps rice fresh and at the moisture level of newly harvested rice for 3 years at room temperature
- Suggested retail price: 1,800 yen (excluding tax)

## おうちの買い方相談室 Nakatsu Desk opens

- Published: 2026-09-15T16:18:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000057383.html
- anchor: #n2754624
- Companies mentioned: GOEN株式会社、おうちの買い方相談室、第一印刷(株)

Facts:
- Operates 58 locations nationwide
- Amazon gift card worth 10,000 yen
- Amazon gift card worth 5,000 yen
- Time required: approximately 90 minutes

## T5 and Logizard make a joint investment in OrbiFlow株式会社

- Published: 2026-09-15T16:16:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000160394.html
- anchor: #n2754862
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社T5、ロジザード株式会社、OrbiFlow株式会社

Facts:
- Cloud-based WMS “Logizard ZERO,” used at approximately 2,000 logistics sites

## [Native Camp Study Abroad] Year-end and New Year special promotion at language school “CG Academy”

- Published: 2026-09-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001224.000012419.html
- anchor: #n2754997
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ネイティブキャンプ、CG Academy

Facts:
- Discounts of up to approximately 31,000 yen
- 対象期間1週間あたり約15,500円を割引
- Regular price: 317,000 yen
- Price after promotion: 301,500 yen

## 74% are concerned about climate change, with worries over increases in “heavy rain and sudden torrential downpours” and “typhoons,” as well as the loss of the four seasons

- Published: 2026-09-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000822.000004729.html
- anchor: #n2754836
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クロス・マーケティング、農林水産省

Facts:
- Regarding current climate change, 30% are “concerned” and 43% are “somewhat concerned,” bringing the total who feel concerned to 74%.
- Regarding climate change over the next 10 years, 41% are “worried” and 35% are “somewhat worried,” meaning a total of 76% are concerned about climate change 10 years from now.
- Concerns about natural disasters caused by climate change and their effects on the body include “an increase in heavy rain and sudden torrential downpours” at 64%.
- Among concerns about effects on the environment and ecosystems, “Japan’s four seasons disappearing” ranked at 51%.
- 農林水産省発表の“2025年度の日本の食

## Book by the head of Fast Doctor, “Thinking That Creates a New ‘Normal,’” to be released on Sept. 19

- Published: 2026-09-15T16:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000124.000031533.html
- anchor: #n2754759
- Companies mentioned: ファストドクター株式会社、株式会社ディスカヴァー・トゥエンティワン

Facts:
- Set for release on Friday, Sept. 19, 2026
- The 10-year journey since Fast Doctor was founded
- Paperback / 192 pages
- https://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/4799333453/

## トラベルコ、シルバーウィーク「日帰りバスツアー人気ランキング」を発表！検索数が前年比2倍超に拡大 1位は東京発「河口湖」、大阪発「鳥取」

- Published: 2026-09-15T15:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000264.000006357.html
- anchor: #n2754998
- Companies mentioned: トラベルコ、株式会社オープンドア

Facts:
- Departures from Tokyo: 220% of the previous year’s level
- Departures from Osaka: 278% of the previous year’s level
- More than 1,500 booking sites listed

## Nara University of Education’s ESD/SDGs Center, the National Federation of UNESCO Associations in Japan, and AXA Life Insurance collaborate to publish the book “A New Proposal for Disaster Risk Reduction Education to Overcome Disasters” on Oct. 5

- Published: 2026-09-15T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000171294.html
- anchor: #n2754837
- Companies mentioned: アクサ生命保険株式会社、アクサ・ホールディングス・ジャパン株式会社、公益社団法人日本ユネスコ協会連盟、教育出版

Facts:
- The “AXA-UNESCO Association Disaster Risk Reduction Education Program,” which has continued for 12 years
- 395 teachers from all 47 prefectures participated in the training program
- Disaster risk reduction education in collaboration with local communities implemented at 307 schools
- 114,040 students, parents and community residents experienced the learning
- 2,500 yen plus tax
- B5 size, 224 pages

## The “Act Stainless Pot,” a high-vacuum stainless steel thermos bottle launched in 1978, has been registered as a “Historical Materials of Science and Technology” item for fiscal 2026

- Published: 2026-09-15T15:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000341.000053758.html
- anchor: #n2754760
- Companies mentioned: サーモス株式会社、日本酸素株式会社、日本酸素ホールディングス株式会社、国立科学博物館

Facts:
- Launched in 1978
- FY2026
- Sept. 29 (Tue.), 2026
- Sunday, October 18
- General admission / university students: 630 yen

## “NIKKEI KAI” launches “Public Relations and Media Analysis Agent” to support public relations and PR operations with generative AI

- Published: 2026-09-15T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000660.000011115.html
- anchor: #n2754761
- Companies mentioned: 日本経済新聞社、株式会社電通PRコンサルティング、日本ファクトチェックセンター、BuzzFeed Japan、Google News Lab、PRSJ

Facts:
- Event date: September 28, 2026

## A sake brewery owner takes to the NYFW runway alongside a four-to barrel. 阿武の鶴酒造’s sixth-generation owner, 三好隆太郎, brings Japanese sake culture to New York

- Published: 2026-09-15T13:45:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000077120.html
- anchor: #n2754863
- Companies mentioned: 阿武の鶴酒造、Kentaro Kameyama、La BOMBANCE、岡元 信、OUWN Creative studio、IPSCISS、TOBI SHOP、OMA、CyberAgent

Facts:
- 125 years since founding
- Revival of the sake brewery after 34 years
- April 2026

## Red-meat wagyu specialty butcher shop 赤市 opens e-commerce site in Fukasawa, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo!

- Published: 2026-09-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000190378.html
- anchor: #n2754838
- Companies mentioned: 赤市、CRAFT BEEF株式会社

Facts:
- Opened in spring 2026 in Fukasawa, Setagaya Ward, Tokyo
- A 19-minute walk from Todoroki Station on the Tokyu Oimachi Line

## Former IBM U.S. headquarters HR director discusses how to develop talent that can prevail in global markets | Held Dec. 11 (Thu.) at 10:30

- Published: 2025-11-28T10:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000488.000077877.html
- anchor: #n2755143
- Companies mentioned: インサイトアカデミー株式会社、IBM、米国IBM Corporation、パナソニックグループ、Sprint International、関西エアーポート、PHC、日産自動車

Facts:
- Event date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
- Time: 10:30–11:45
- Capital: 95 million yen

## [Former IBM U.S. headquarters HR director discusses] How to develop talent that can prevail in global markets | Held June 25 (Tue.) at 11:00

- Published: 2024-06-11T09:20:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000331.000077877.html
- anchor: #n2755139
- Companies mentioned: インサイトアカデミー株式会社、IBM、パナソニック、Sprint International、関西エアーポート、PHC、日産自動車

Facts:
- Event date: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
- Event time: 11:00-12:15
- Capital: 95 million yen

## [Former IBM U.S. headquarters HR executive speaks on Oct. 26] How to develop talent that can prevail in global markets 《Free web seminar for HR departments》

- Published: 2023-10-17T09:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000251.000077877.html
- anchor: #n2755308
- Companies mentioned: インサイトアカデミー株式会社、IBM、IBM Corporation、米国IBM Corporation、パナソニック、北米パナソニックグループ、Sprint International、関西エアーポート、旧パナソニックヘルスケア、PHC、日産自動車

Facts:
- Event schedule: October 26, 2023 (Thu.) 11:00-12:15
- Capital: 95 million yen

## [Former IBM U.S. headquarters HR executive speaks] How to develop talent that can prevail in global markets 《Free seminar for HR and overseas business departments》 Held July 11

- Published: 2023-06-19T09:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000214.000077877.html
- anchor: #n2755284
- Companies mentioned: インサイトアカデミー株式会社、IBM、IBM Corporation、INSIGHT ACADEMY

Facts:
- Event schedule: Tuesday, July 11, 2023, 18:00-20:00
- Capital: 95 million yen

## Taipei First Girls High School's Chang Xunwen sinks game-winning three-pointer, opening the Dengfeng Zaoji Youth Basketball Tournament with a win

- Published: 2026-09-15T20:49:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609150320.aspx
- anchor: #n2755309
- Companies mentioned: 北一女中、中國濟源一中、韓國三一高中、松山高中、南湖高中、日本東稜高校、NBA拓荒者、波特蘭拓荒者

Facts:
- Defeated its opponent 61-60
- Lost 68-94
- Defeated its opponent 82-76
- Scored 26 points
- 16 rebounds

## “Shovel heroes” have disaster relief coverage; new group insurance mechanism enables quick enrollment by scanning a QR code

- Published: 2026-09-15T20:48:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609150319.aspx
- anchor: #n2755310
- Companies mentioned: 壽險公會、產險公會、凱基人壽、全球人壽、三商美邦人壽、新光人壽、富邦人壽、國泰人壽、台灣人壽、南山人壽、和泰產險、明台產險、泰安產險、新光產險、國泰產險、華南產險、中央再保

Facts:
- NT$1 million in coverage each for accidental death and disability
- A total of 27,000 person-times have been insured
- A total of 8 life insurers
- 7 non-life insurers
- 1 reinsurance company

## RMB deposits rose for the third straight month in August; central bank monitoring impact of escalating conflict

- Published: 2026-09-15T20:35:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609150318.aspx
- anchor: #n2755298
- Companies mentioned: 永豐銀行、中信銀行、陽信銀行

Facts:
- RMB deposits totaled RMB 109.989 billion in August
- Up by RMB 3.445 billion month on month
- DBU deposits increased by RMB 2.131 billion
- Rising to RMB 80.473 billion
- OBU deposits also rose, to RMB 29.516 billion
- For a one-month term, 永豐銀行 offered the best rate at 2.55%
- For a three-month term, 中信銀行 offered 1.3%
- For a six-month term, 永豐銀行 offered 1.3%
- For a one-year term, 陽信銀行 offered 1.2%
- Escalating US-Iran hostilities in September pushed international oil prices above $100 a barrel

## President Lai: Actively advance the new ten major AI initiatives and build an artificial intelligence island

- Published: 2026-09-15T20:30:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609150317.aspx
- anchor: #n2755299

Facts:
- At least 500,000 AI application professionals
- Taiwan's economic growth rate was 8.76%
- Reached 14.15% in the first half of this year
- Full-year economic growth is forecast to exceed 11%
- NT$100 billion fund for the transformation and upgrading of small and micro enterprises

## 台灣運彩挺亞運選手摘金 每奪1面加碼抽10萬元現金

- Published: 2026-09-15T20:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609150316.aspx
- anchor: #n2755300
- Companies mentioned: 台灣運彩

Facts:
- For every 1 gold medal won, an additional NT$100,000 cash drawing will be held
- NT$30,000 for a silver medal
- NT$20,000 for a bronze medal
- Taiwan's delegation has 482 athletes
- Competing in 34 sports
- Spend at least NT$200 and register online
- Spending 400 yuan earns 2 entries

## Hu Gua gets emotional over nomination for a return to traditional variety shows; Chen Ya-lan: “We still have a legacy”

- Published: 2026-09-15T20:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609150315.aspx
- anchor: #n2755301
- Companies mentioned: 週末最強大、金鐘獎、中央社

Facts:
- 61st 金鐘獎
- Entering its 43rd year

## Cheng Li-wen: I took on the party chairmanship hoping to avert war and create peace

- Published: 2026-09-15T20:21:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609150313.aspx
- anchor: #n2755303
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、周大觀文教基金會、華興高中、婦聯會

## Dutch museum to exhibit 88 paintings by 梵谷 together for the first time in 42 years

- Published: 2026-09-15T20:21:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609150314.aspx
- anchor: #n2755302
- Companies mentioned: 庫勒穆勒美術館、梵谷

Facts:
- 88 paintings by master painter 梵谷
- Shown together for the first time since 1984
- The 1885 world-famous masterpiece depicting peasant life, The Potato Eaters
- The 1888 work Café Terrace at Night
- The 1884 work The Old Tower at Nuenen
- Purchased between 1908 and 1930
- Died at the age of 37
- Created about 900 paintings during a short career

## Former Google researcher also speaks out, warning AI could wipe out all of humanity

- Published: 2026-09-15T20:20:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202609150312.aspx
- anchor: #n2755285
- Companies mentioned: Google、Google DeepMind、Anthropic、SpaceX、OpenAI

Facts:
- AI could wipe us all out before the end of the 2020s

## 台灣書畫百人大展 書法家張炳煌作品將展出

- Published: 2026-09-15T20:20:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202609150311.aspx
- anchor: #n2755286
- Companies mentioned: 台灣書畫百人大展、國立台灣藝術大學、長春書畫學會、台虹文化企業有限公司、國立中正紀念堂

Facts:
- Entering its 6th edition
- Starting on the 17th
- The 28th
- Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of China

## Drone suspected of entering Lithuania from Belarus; officials investigate its origin and launch consultations

- Published: 2026-09-15T20:16:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609150310.aspx
- anchor: #n2755287
- Companies mentioned: 立陶宛國家廣播電視台、LRT、北大西洋公約組織、白俄羅斯、俄羅斯、烏克蘭、歐盟、北約

Facts:
- Stayed for about 30 minutes
- About 96 kilometers west of the capital, Vilnius (Vilnius)
- Takeoffs and landings suspended for about 30 minutes

## iPhone18 Pro series goes on sale 9/18; pricing plans from Taiwan's three major telecom operators announced

- Published: 2026-09-15T20:08:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609150309.aspx
- anchor: #n2755282
- Companies mentioned: 蘋果、遠傳、台灣大哥大、中華電信、Apple

Facts:
- Monthly fee of NT$2,699
- 48-month contract
- iPhone18 Pro 256GB
- Starting at NT$26,300
- NT$31,300
- Starting at NT$56,300
- Monthly fee of NT$1,399
- 36-month contract
- Get it with a contract for NT$20,800
- Discount of up to NT$5,000
- Discounts of up to NT$38,500
- Extra 1,500 mo coins

## Japan's large unmanned reconnaissance drone loses contact over the sea; Self-Defense Forces believe it has crashed

- Published: 2026-09-15T20:07:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609150308.aspx
- anchor: #n2755283
- Companies mentioned: 日本自衛隊、航空自衛隊、海上保安廳、日本共同社、朝日電視台、中央社

Facts:
- A 日本自衛隊 RQ-4 Global Hawk
- At around 1 p.m. Japan time today
- After 5 p.m.
- At around half past 7 p.m.

## 8 suspects arrested over alleged break-in at Keelung's abandoned Eighteen Arhats Cave and destruction of statues

- Published: 2026-09-15T20:00:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609150307.aspx
- anchor: #n2755273
- Companies mentioned: 基隆市警察局、基隆地檢署、金紙店

Facts:
- A 27-year-old man surnamed Chen
- A 29-year-old man surnamed Tseng

## 渣打 targets Taiwan wealth management market with invite-only credit card for high-net-worth clients

- Published: 2026-09-15T20:00:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609150306.aspx
- anchor: #n2755274
- Companies mentioned: 渣打銀行、萬事達卡

Facts:
- Assets held with the bank totaling more than NT$30 million
- 渣打銀優先私人理財客戶數年增逾4成
- 管理資產規模成長近7成
- The Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics forecasts Taiwan's full-year economic growth at 11.05% this year
- This year, the number of new high-end private banking clients at 渣打銀 grew by more than 1 times from the same period last year
- Priority private banking clients holding the 渣打Beyond世界之極卡 have average assets under management of about 2 times those of clients without the card
- Average cross-border spending per card among wealthy clients is 3 times that of general consumers

## Peng Qiming: Promote biochar carbon credits, targeting 1 million tons of carbon removal by 2030

- Published: 2026-09-15T19:59:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609150305.aspx
- anchor: #n2755275
- Companies mentioned: 環境部、農業部、氣候變遷署、資源循環署

Facts:
- Targeting 1 million tons of carbon removal by 2030
- Taiwan's carbon fee is set at NT$300 per metric ton
- Reaching NT$3,000 or even NT$10,000 per ton

## Taoyuan Aerotropolis plans advanced IC substrate zone; site preparation could begin as early as year 117

- Published: 2026-09-15T19:57:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609150304.aspx
- anchor: #n2755276
- Companies mentioned: 台灣電路板協會、欣興電子、景碩科技

Facts:
- A 40-hectare advanced IC substrate zone is planned for the first phase of the Aerotropolis Industrial Zone 3
- Could enter the site with companies for land preparation in ROC year 117
- Special project assistance for companies applying to Taipower for 161kV extra-high-voltage power

## 7位鑰匙人齊聚才能開 捷克王冠珠寶揭500年王室面紗

- Published: 2026-09-15T19:56:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609150303.aspx
- anchor: #n2755277
- Companies mentioned: 捷克、哈布斯堡王朝、布拉格城堡、聖維特大教堂、中央社

Facts:
- All 7 “keyholders” must gather to retrieve them
- 捷克 Crown Jewels — 500 years of 哈布斯堡王朝
- The gold crown is set with 91 gems
- The royal orb and scepter are both made of 18-karat gold

## KALAI postpones signing after vocal cord surgery, reveals Eason Chan is patiently waiting without applying pressure

- Published: 2026-09-15T19:55:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609150302.aspx
- anchor: #n2755144
- Companies mentioned: EAS Music

## Taiwan stocks rebound in August and dividends come in as 6 major life insurers earn nearly NT$40 billion in a month

- Published: 2026-09-15T19:49:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609150301.aspx
- anchor: #n2755145
- Companies mentioned: 富邦人壽、國泰人壽、南山人壽、新光人壽、台灣人壽、凱基人壽

Facts:
- Profits at 6 major life insurers expand to NT$39.92 billion in August
- Up NT$33.797 billion month on month
- Profits total NT$220.721 billion in the first 8 months
- 富邦人壽8月稅後淨利172.5億元
- Net profit after tax totals NT$65.17 billion in the first 8 months
- Up 79% year on year
- Self-reported net worth ratio exceeded 16% at the end of August
- Foreign exchange valuation reserve balance reached NT$159 billion at the end of August
- 國泰人壽8月稅後淨利67.4億元
- Net profit after tax totals NT$58.41 billion
- Up 105% year on year
- Cathay Life’s self-reported net worth rose to NT$986.4 billion in August
- Net worth ratio exceeded 12%

## Taitung farm road widening project implicated in profiteering case; Deputy Speaker Lin Conghan named as defendant and released on NT$1 million bail

- Published: 2026-09-15T19:47:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609150300.aspx
- anchor: #n2755140
- Companies mentioned: 台東縣議會、台東縣政府、台灣台東地檢署、台東縣調查站、台東縣政府農業處

Facts:
- Released on NT$1 million bail
- A rural road just 3 meters wide
- More than 9 meters wide

## Huang Yusheng gains confidence from good result against Mo Ying, adds a slider to seek an edge in the matchup

- Published: 2026-09-15T19:46:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609150299.aspx
- anchor: #n2755141
- Companies mentioned: 富邦悍將、台鋼雄鷹隊

Facts:
- Reliever allowed 1 earned run in 1 inning
- Pitched 1 scoreless inning

## 聯發科推出旗艦晶片天璣9600 Pro 台積電2奈米打造

- Published: 2026-09-15T19:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609150298.aspx
- anchor: #n2755142
- Companies mentioned: 聯發科、台積電

Facts:
- 2 C2-Ultra super cores clocked at up to 4.55GHz
- 3 C2-Pro performance cores clocked at 4.35GHz
- 3 C2-Pro performance cores clocked at 3.1GHz
- 34.5MB cache memory architecture
- Single-core performance improves 17% over the previous generation
- Multi-core performance improves 15%
- Multi-core power consumption is 61% lower than the previous generation

## 會計師法修法上路 可兼公營事業董監事但不得領酬

- Published: 2026-09-15T19:37:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609150297.aspx
- anchor: #n2755128
- Companies mentioned: 金融監督管理委員會、中華民國會計師公會全國聯合會

Facts:
- Amendments to the Certified Public Accountant Act were promulgated and took effect on August 5
- At professional association members’ meetings, the number of proxy attendees may not exceed 1/3 of the number attending in person

## Overseas travel booms during summer vacation as 5 major card issuers record NT$316.3 billion in August spending

- Published: 2026-09-15T19:36:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609150296.aspx
- anchor: #n2755129
- Companies mentioned: 中信銀、國泰世華銀、北富銀、玉山銀、台新銀、中國信託、LINE Pay

Facts:
- Total card spending reached NT$316.3 billion
- Up 19% from the same period last year
- 中信銀單月刷卡金額逾859億元
- Credit card spending reached NT$85.9 billion in August, up 28% year on year
- Credit card spending totaled NT$731.7 billion in the first 8 months
- Up 26% from the same period last year
- 國泰世華銀8月信用卡簽帳金額逾766億元
- Up 17% year on year
- Spending totaled NT$649.2 billion in the first 8 months
- Credit card business continued to grow steadily in August, with monthly spending of NT$54.4 billion
- Up 14% year over year
- Taipei Fubon Bank’s credit card spending reached about NT$51.3 billion in August
- Up 8% from the same period last year

## Shi Nansun honored with an award named after her at “Capture Taipei”; Lin Hwai-min praises her as a remarkable woman in cinema

- Published: 2026-09-15T19:34:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609150295.aspx
- anchor: #n2755130
- Companies mentioned: 雲門舞集、電影工作室、寰亞綜藝集團

Facts:
- The 18th “Capture Taipei”
- They have known each other for more than 50 years
- A total of 267 scripts were received
- She was 75

## 陳玉勳「熱帶魚」拍攝遇5颱風 笑喊重拍成本恐破億

- Published: 2026-09-15T19:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609150293.aspx
- anchor: #n2755132
- Companies mentioned: 陳玉勳、國家電影及視聽文化中心、伍佰、潘客印、黃珮琪、高雄電影節

Facts:
- Encountered 5 typhoons
- The film was released 31 years ago
- 高雄電影節將於10月9日至26日舉行

## 米玉傑談台積電人才特質：敢扛責任、追根究柢與重溝通

- Published: 2026-09-15T19:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609150294.aspx
- anchor: #n2755131
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、台灣大學、台積電文教基金會、聯合報

## 海洋邊界調解會各吹各調 泰指控柬埔寨扮演受害者

- Published: 2026-09-15T19:27:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609150292.aspx
- anchor: #n2755133
- Companies mentioned: 聯合國、泰國、柬埔寨、新加坡、庫德島

Facts:
- The Thailand-Cambodia maritime boundary mediation process is expected to take about 12 months

## 張俊傑棄保潛逃疑變裝換車躲追緝 警提供100萬元檢舉獎金

- Published: 2026-09-15T19:26:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609150291.aspx
- anchor: #n2755112
- Companies mentioned: 高金素梅、張俊傑、台北地檢署、台北地方法院、新北市警察局、新店分局、刑事警察局

Facts:
- Released on NT$10 million bail
- 7 suspected accomplices or associates taken in for questioning

## Specialty electronic gas supplier Zhaojie could list on the Innovation Board as early as year-end

- Published: 2026-09-15T19:21:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609150290.aspx
- anchor: #n2755113
- Companies mentioned: 兆捷科技國際、富邦證券

Facts:
- Capital of NT$390 million
- Consolidated revenue totaled NT$480 million from January to August 2026

## 旅行社組考察團赴中要登錄 觀光署：宣導、輔導

- Published: 2026-09-15T19:17:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609150289.aspx
- anchor: #n2755114
- Companies mentioned: 觀光署、中華民國旅行商業同業公會全國聯合會、陸委會

Facts:
- Violators may face a fine of up to NT$50,000
- Starting September 1

## 外資大舉撤退 新台幣重貶1.6角創逾半年最大跌幅

- Published: 2026-09-15T19:16:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609150288.aspx
- anchor: #n2755013
- Companies mentioned: 美國聯準會、日本央行

Facts:
- Closed at 31.848
- Fell 0.5% in a single day
- Cumulative withdrawals exceeded NT$220 billion
- Total trading volume in the Taipei and offshore foreign exchange markets rose to US$3.744 billion
- Foreign investor outflows alone pushed trading volume past US$2 billion

## China’s ministerial-level official Bi Jingquan sentenced to 14 years for taking 270 million in bribes

- Published: 2026-09-15T19:15:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609150287.aspx
- anchor: #n2755014
- Companies mentioned: 中國國家食品藥品監督管理總局、國家市場監督管理總局、中國國際經濟交流中心

Facts:
- Sentenced to 14 years in prison
- Equivalent to more than 57.42 million yuan
- Fined 5 million yuan

## Public disclosure of investigative vehicle data exposes risks; Taipei police step up several measures

- Published: 2026-09-15T19:14:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609150286.aspx
- anchor: #n2755015
- Companies mentioned: 台北市警察局、自由時報、中央社

Facts:
- Expand the fleet by 10 types of investigative vehicles
- Expand the fleet by 10 types of investigative vehicles in year 115

## 對伊朗前4個月戰費達1.06兆 五角大廈證實彈藥短缺

- Published: 2026-09-15T19:14:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609150285.aspx
- anchor: #n2755016
- Companies mentioned: 五角大廈、法新社、美國有線電視新聞網、美軍中央司令部

Facts:
- Spent US$33.4 billion
- Ammunition used cost US$22.3 billion
- 7 US troops killed
- 7 people died in non-hostile incidents
- 417 service members wounded in the war

## Taiwan Stock Exchange approves higher penalties for brokers’ delayed settlements, adopting 4 tiers

- Published: 2026-09-15T19:11:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609150284.aspx
- anchor: #n2755017
- Companies mentioned: 台灣證券交易所、台新證券、元富證券、英柏得、兆捷科技、耐特科技、饗賓餐旅、欣雄天然氣

Facts:
- Charges will be collected using 4 tiers
- Current rules on penalties for delayed settlements have gone more than 30 years without revision

## Objects found on several Dutch railway tracks cause major disruption; suspected deliberate sabotage

- Published: 2026-09-15T19:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609150282.aspx
- anchor: #n2755019
- Companies mentioned: ProRail、法新社、路透社、荷蘭廣播基金會（NOS）

Facts:
- Authorities received reports of about 20 such incidents

## Qin Han jokes that playing a supporting role to a child lead is an honor; Li Xinjie and Shu Qi thank the role for its resilience

- Published: 2026-09-15T19:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609150283.aspx
- anchor: #n2755018
- Companies mentioned: 金鐘、中央社

Facts:
- 金鐘61

## Oil prices continue to rise as Asian stocks close lower; US Treasury yields break 5% to hit a 19-year high

- Published: 2026-09-15T19:07:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609150280.aspx
- anchor: #n2755022
- Companies mentioned: 美國聯邦準備理事會、Fed、聯準會、Anthropic、青年運動、Houthi、沙烏地阿拉伯

Facts:
- Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate prices both topped US$100 a barrel this month
- Diesel prices hit a record US$6.27 per gallon today
- The 10-year US Treasury yield also hit 5.02% today, its highest level since 2007

## Italian cruise ship arrives at Nagoya Port to house thousands of Asian Games athletes

- Published: 2026-09-15T19:07:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609150281.aspx
- anchor: #n2755020
- Companies mentioned: 歌詩達郵輪、法新社、中央社

Facts:
- Can accommodate up to 5,000 athletes and team personnel
- The 16-day Nagoya Asian Games will open on the 19th of this month and close on October 4
- The cruise ship is nearly 300 meters long
- Total tonnage exceeds 100,000 tons
- A total of 1,500 cabins
- Approximately 4,000 to 5,000 athletes and team personnel are expected to stay
- More than 17,000 athletes and team personnel are expected to take part in this Asian Games

## Tainan releases 1 million grass shrimp fry to boost fishery resources in coastal waters

- Published: 2026-09-15T19:06:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609150279.aspx
- anchor: #n2755021
- Companies mentioned: 台南市政府、農業部漁業署、台灣漁業永續發展協會、中央社

Facts:
- Release of 1 million grass shrimp fry
- Grass shrimp fry measuring about 1 centimeter
- A total of 43 activities were held to guide private groups in releasing fish fry and promoting conservation in coastal waters
- More than 2.63 million fish fry released into coastal waters
- Approximately NT$5.89 million in funding

## 東吳大學 moves Chiang Kai-shek statue out of public space and into a artifacts collection room

- Published: 2026-09-15T19:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609150278.aspx
- anchor: #n2755023
- Companies mentioned: 東吳大學、東吳島社、中央社、Facebook、政治大學、中原大學

Facts:
- The Chiang Chung-cheng (Chiang Kai-shek) statue, which had stood there for 48 years
- Since 2014, students have established a Facebook page called “Indefinite Support for Removing the Chiang Kai-shek Statue from 東吳”
- 政治大學 moved a seated statue of Chiang Chung-cheng from its main library in 107
- 中原大學 renamed its Chung Cheng Building the Zhixin Building in 114
- At the 18th administrative meeting of the 114 academic year on April 26 this year
- At the 2nd university affairs meeting of the 114 academic year on May 13
- The statue was moved to the library's artifacts collection room on July 9