# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-16 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 8 of 10

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 778 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 158 items from 7 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## バクラクヘルプデスクエージェント、ウェブ版をリリース。社内問い合わせの可視化・改善サイクルを支援する分析機能を追加

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000641.000036528.html
- anchor: #n2771845
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LayerX、バクラク、Slack、三井物産デジタル・アセットマネジメント、AgenticSec

Facts:
- Supporting the creation of comfortable workplaces and business growth for more than 20,000 customers, from small and medium-sized businesses to large corporations.

## Employee engagement service Humap to exhibit at “General Affairs, HR & Accounting Week: 12th Legal Affairs and Compliance Expo”

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000684.000018991.html
- anchor: #n2771844
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アスマーク、RX Japan株式会社

Facts:
- 会期：2026年9月16日（水）～18日（金）10:00～18:00 (最終日のみ17:00まで)

## More than 3,000 brands from 10 Asian countries have joined, as “60%,” which carries one of Japan's largest selections of Asia-origin apparel brands, records its highest-ever brand count

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000720.000034990.html
- anchor: #n2771843
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シックスティーパーセント、60%

Facts:
- More than 3,000 brands in total
- More than 150,000 items
- 10 Asian countries

## QommonsAI training held in Fujieda City, Shizuoka Prefecture (Shizuoka-ken Fujieda-shi) — Exploring generative AI applications for practical work, from the basics to advanced use

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000767.000088829.html
- anchor: #n2771842
- Companies mentioned: Polimill株式会社、QommonsAI

Facts:
- Date held: August 27, 2026
- Participants: approximately 30 in person and approximately 30 online
- Used by approximately 1,000 local governments and approximately 500,000 people nationwide

## [Exclusive to ABCマート] FILA's new gingham-check “DISTRACER CHECK” adds a cute touch to fall and winter styles, featuring K-POP girl group ILLIT as models

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000936.000074055.html
- anchor: #n2771841
- Companies mentioned: ABCマート、FILA、ILLIT、HYBE MUSIC GROUP、BELIFT LAB

Facts:
- Price: 8,690 yen (tax included)
- Available nationwide at ABC-MART and the official online store starting September 17, 2026
- K-POP girl group ILLIT, a 5-member group

## [Tomakomai, Hokkaido] Save on Hokkaido trips and business travel in October and November! “Early Bird Autumn Trip Plan” on sale for reservations made by the end of September

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002106.000019483.html
- anchor: #n2771840
- Companies mentioned: 野口観光マネジメント株式会社、新苫小牧プリンスホテル「和～なごみ～」

Facts:
- Book by September 30, 2026
- Conveniently located just 5 minutes by car from Tomakomai-Chuo Interchange
- About 1 hour to the Sapporo area via the expressway
- All 108 rooms

## [阪急うめだ本店] “British Fair 2026” brings together approximately 130 stores, its largest-ever lineup! Visit the venues across 5 themes and feel like you're traveling in Britain

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003296.000014431.html
- anchor: #n2771839
- Companies mentioned: 阪急うめだ本店、ザ ルーベンス アット ザ パレス、ワン・ホテル・メイフェア、ザ・スクラップ・ボックス、ザ・ベイ、ザ・コッズ・スキャロップス、H.M.パスティーズ、ザ ナッツシェル、プルトニー蒸留所、ペギーポーション、エンジェル ホテル、プラムストーン、ウェルシュ・レディー、アイランダー、ジョンストンズ・オブ・エルガン、ウィリアム・モリス・アットホーム、テンプルアイランド、ポムポムロンドン、エディンバラナチュラルスキンケア、バーレイ

Facts:
- Approximately 130 stores, its largest-ever lineup
- Afternoon tea scones (plain, Earl Grey orange, honey nut, sultana raisin; 1 piece), 400 yen each
- Afternoon tea scones (plain, Earl Grey raisin, double chocolate, orange vanilla; 1 piece), 400 yen each
- Fish and chips (regular size, 1 serving), 2,139 yen
- Sunday roast chicken pie (1 piece), 1,296 yen
- Traditional pasty (1 piece), 1,512 yen
- Cupcakes (tutti-frutti

## Hosting a webinar on the theme “What to do about the growing number of PLCs and dedicated controllers? A new option for consolidating equipment control on a PC”

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005738.000054842.html
- anchor: #n2771838
- Companies mentioned: マジセミ株式会社、コンテック、マイクロネット

Facts:
- 3 Kioicho

## A butcher's serious take on yakiniku: “石垣島焼肉倉庫,” a warehouse-style barbecue restaurant on Ishigaki Island, to open in late September 2026!

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000188953.html
- anchor: #n2771775
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社WN、石垣島焼肉倉庫

Facts:
- Seating: approximately 60

## Introducing THE NORTH RESORT, a luxury resort for nature experiences

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000190731.html
- anchor: #n2771774
- Companies mentioned: セガサミーゴルフエンタテインメント株式会社、鶴雅観光開発株式会社、鶴雅グループ

Facts:
- 24 guest rooms
- Mid-September 2027
- Just 15 minutes by car from New Chitose Airport

## “Tics can be controlled” — A practical approach that independently adapts and develops CBIT, a behavioral therapy originating in Europe and the United States. New book “CBIT Kida Method for Tics and Tourette's” now available on Amazon!

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000190795.html
- anchor: #n2771773
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本CBIT療法協会、Amazon

Facts:
- Length: 345 pages (paperback edition)
- Print edition: 2,420 yen (tax included)
- E-book edition: 1,650 yen (tax included)
- Release date: September 17, 2026

## [魚商 小田原六左衛門] 1st-anniversary fair at そごう横浜店. The store-wide social media campaign “Staff's Top Picks: Respect for the Aged Day Gifts” is also on sale.

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000190465.html
- anchor: #n2771772
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アバロンフーズ、鮑屋グループ、魚商 小田原六左衛門、そごう横浜店、ミナカ小田原店、豊洲 千客万来店、ラスカ小田原店

Facts:
- For purchases of 3,000 yen (tax included) or more
- “Ginger-seasoned oyster tsukudani and premium nori rice set,” 1,728 yen (tax included)
- “Celebration Gift Set,” 4,816 yen (tax included)
- “Rice and Accompaniments Set,” 2,278 yen (tax included)

## [Kowa System] Hosting an open company event for university students: Why job seekers should “get to know themselves” before deciding where to apply

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000185517.html
- anchor: #n2771771
- Companies mentioned: 恒和システム株式会社、KOWASYS

Facts:
- A 3-part series
- Has worked in recruitment for more than 30 years

## Special evening viewing and light art installation at the head temple of the Obaku sect, 萬福寺

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000187856.html
- anchor: #n2771770
- Companies mentioned: 萬福寺、一般社団法人文化観光推進協議会、近江懐石 清元、GENETO Architectʼs、DAY & LIGHT、煎茶道 黄檗売茶流、株式会社日本照明、文化庁、Google、ポルシェ、ドイツ連邦情報局、刑事司法センター

Facts:
- Adults: 1,000 yen
- Junior high and high school students: 500 yen
- 特別茶会 8,000円／1名
- 体験茶会 2,000円／1名

## Notice of completion of succession of the large ceiling fan (HVLS fan) business

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000105106.html
- anchor: #n2771769
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイ・ヴィレッジ、株式会社プレシード、SD-FAN

Facts:
- More than 550 installations completed to date
- 49,000 units sold to date
- 6,100 installation projects completed
- Controllers and control components: 10 years
- Motors: 20 years
- Approximately 60% weight reduction
- Maximum diameter: 7.15m
- Up to 1,300m2
- Lowers the perceived temperature by up to 6°C

## The latest installment in the Train Sim World series, Train Sim World 7, launches today for Xbox, PlayStation and PC!

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000169300.html
- anchor: #n2771768
- Companies mentioned: Dovetail Games、RailSimulator.com Ltd、PulluP Entertainment

Facts:
- Standard Edition: ¥6,200
- Deluxe Edition: ¥9,850
- Ultimate Edition: ¥16,000
- Top speed: 265km/h

## Recruitment management system “RPM” integrates via API with “PeopleX AI Interview” — automating everything from sharing application information to sending interview invitations and speeding up the selection process

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000180753.html
- anchor: #n2771767
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ゼクウ、株式会社PeopleX、エンPeopleX株式会社

Facts:
- A recruitment management system that supports integration with more than 400 job boards
- Capital: ¥5,100 million (including capital reserve / as of September 2026)
- Capital: 10,000,000 yen

## Minatomirai Pet Wellness Clinic ALCA further strengthens its medical team, welcoming certified veterinary dermatologist Dr. Makiko Yamamoto

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000073728.html
- anchor: #n2771766
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社湘建、みなとみらいペットウェルネスクリニック ALCA

Facts:
- Established: January 13, 2009
- Capital: 100 million yen

## Production and shipment of bio-heavy oil has begun at the Himeji Plant, a large-scale biofuel blending and production facility

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000170222.html
- anchor: #n2771765
- Companies mentioned: 富士ユナイトホールディングスグループ、富士興産株式会社

Facts:
- Blending and production capacity of 40 KL per hour
- 12,000 KL per year (equivalent to B5 diesel)
- Site area: approximately 2,200㎡

## “アウタープレーン” to exhibit at “東京ゲームショウ2026”

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000169288.html
- anchor: #n2771764
- Companies mentioned: アウタープレーン、東京ゲームショウ2026、ジョミ、よな、デミウルゴス・セイラン、真夏のポリス・デルタ、デミウルゴス

Facts:
- September 17 to 21
- Scheduled to begin on September 21

## Korean actor ソン・スンホン Japan fan meeting “PRESENT” general ticket sales begin Wednesday, September 16!

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000130165.html
- anchor: #n2771763
- Companies mentioned: ソン・スンホン、合同会社 JJ Bliss

Facts:
- VIP reserved seating: 22,000 yen (tax included)
- General reserved seating: 16,500 yen (tax included)

## 【OSA2026】Three brands of Mizuguchi Shuzo’s “Nikitatsu” win at the same time at one of Asia’s largest sake competitions! Also selected as a TOP 3 Sake in the “Perfect Match Challenge”!

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000140111.html
- anchor: #n2771762
- Companies mentioned: 水口酒造株式会社、Oriental Sake Awards、Kin’s Kitchen、International Wine Challenge、Kura Master、ミラノ酒チャレンジ、SAKE COMPETITION、ワイングラスでおいしい日本酒アワード、全国燗酒コンテスト

Facts:
- Approximately 60% of total sake export value
- Rice polishing ratio: 45%
- Alcohol content: 14.0 degrees
- Volume: 720 ml
- Retail price: 6,600 yen (tax included)
- Rice polishing ratio: 30%
- Alcohol content: 15.5 degrees
- Rice polishing ratio: 60%
- Retail price: 2,420 yen (tax included)
- Rice polishing ratio: 70%
- Retail price: 1,760 yen (tax included)

## Stellartree, a new music unit from music label MINT SOUNDS LINK, launches! Its debut single, “Red Umbrella,” will be available for digital streaming starting September 16, 2026

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000168503.html
- anchor: #n2771761
- Companies mentioned: MINT SOUNDS LINK、Stellartree、Luminous Cloud、anaccelle

## Bee-Ns, a spot-work service for nurses supporting medical and care facilities facing nurse shortages, launches a campaign offering free service fees

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000026599.html
- anchor: #n2771760
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スーパーナース、Bee-Ns

Facts:
- Free up to 10,000 yen
- 30% of the amount spent

## 【New line】The first premium line from the “Poka Poka Heat Pad,” with cumulative sales of 2.2 million units*¹. A more elevated winter wardrobe, made possible with “heat-generating cotton × cashmere”

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000109392.html
- anchor: #n2771759
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社i.D

Facts:
- 2.2 million units sold to date
- Price: 2,508 yen (tax included)
- Price: 1,408 yen (tax included)
- Price: ¥2,178 (tax included)

## ポレーヌ’s Omotesando store to hold a limited-time event celebrating its 3rd anniversary, featuring limited-edition reissues of discontinued models and artisan workshops using leather scraps

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000122219.html
- anchor: #n2771758
- Companies mentioned: ポレーヌ、ポレーヌ・ジャパン株式会社

Facts:
- “Umi” Black / 84,000 yen (tax included)
- “Umi” Taupe / 84,000 yen (tax included)
- “Numéro Huit” Black / 82,000 yen (tax included)
- Customers who spend 100,000 yen or more, including tax

## 株式会社ICHIGO’s “ZAKU KNIVES” brings the experience of choosing Japanese knives from Kappabashi to the world

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000079422.html
- anchor: #n2771757
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ICHIGO、ZAKU KNIVES

Facts:
- Cumulative visitors to the Kappabashi flagship store: 40,000

## Unifirst sponsors the “Sumida Five-Color Art Festival,” becoming an official partner connecting the community with art. Guided by its “Five-Way Benefit” philosophy, it promotes culture and the arts and nurtures employees’ creativity

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000053607.html
- anchor: #n2771756
- Companies mentioned: ユニファースト株式会社、すみだ五彩の芸術祭実行委員会、墨田区

Facts:
- From September 4, 2026 (Friday) through December 20 (Sunday)
- Since 2024, strengthening new graduate recruitment with 5 or more hires each year
- Capital: 98 million yen

## 全国石製品協同組合 produces “A Complete Guide to Tree Burial”

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000015761.html
- anchor: #n2771755
- Companies mentioned: 全国石製品協同組合

Facts:
- 16 pages total

## ニコリオ、東急百貨店発 セルフコスメストア「ShinQs ビューティー パレット 町田店」で初のPOP UPを開催

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000073.000066791.html
- anchor: #n2771754
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ニコリオ、東急百貨店、ShinQs ビューティー パレット 町田店、東京大学医学部附属病院

Facts:
- Cumulative sales of the series have surpassed 17 million units (bags)
- Retail price: 14,500 yen (tax included)
- Retail price: 6,980 yen (tax included)

## Is the “eyebrow pencil” era over? “Eyebrow mascara” is the No. 1 brow cosmetic that people aged 20 and under want to use next

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000078.000084130.html
- anchor: #n2771753
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社JULIA IVY、HBL BEAUTY、Biople FES OSAKA 2026

Facts:
- 70.3% of women said they were “very concerned” or “somewhat concerned” about their eyebrows
- Up 17.9 percentage points from 52.4% in the previous survey
- 44.3% said they have “thick eyebrows”
- Price: ¥3,960 (tax included)
- Price: 3,300 yen (tax included)

## AI creation platform PixAI marks its 4th anniversary with “The World Draws Shibuya,” an exhibition showcasing creators’ works on outdoor advertising in Shibuya

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000095.000173726.html
- anchor: #n2771752
- Companies mentioned: Metanomaly株式会社、PixAI、Sensor Tower

Facts:
- PixAI’s creator community spans 160 countries around the world
- 10 board walls
- More than 16 million people worldwide
- No. 1 in sales in Japan’s App Store “Graphics & Design” category
- No. 6 in the “AI General” category
- More than 1.6 million community LoRAs

## 【How an unknown small and midsize business succeeded in recruiting and retaining young employees】An online seminar for small-business owners on building a company that young talent will choose <HR systems edition>, to be held October 9, 2026

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000098.000065378.html
- anchor: #n2771751
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社新経営サービス、人事戦略研究所、人材開発部、経営支援部

Facts:
- Taking place on Friday, October 9, 2026
- 11:00～12:00
- Founded in 1957 as a tax accountant's office
- In 1978, 経営支援部 was spun off and established as a corporation
- Trusted by more than 2,000 companies
- Books published by our consultants number more than 30
- Has supported HR system reforms at a cumulative total of more than 1,000 companies, from publicly listed firms to small businesses
- Has supported the development of management plans for more than 700 companies

## 【To be held September 30, 2026 (Wednesday)】Where should AI be incorporated into “cost estimation”? 建築AI経営研究会 to hold an online “AI Cost Estimation” seminar for construction companies

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000109.000160136.html
- anchor: #n2771750
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LIFEFUND、建築AI経営研究会、帝国データバンク、一般財団法人 建設物価調査会

Facts:
- The Construction Materials Price Index for July 2026 rose 5.5% year on year for construction overall
- 66.0% of construction companies report a shortage of full-time employees
- Approximately 100 homes per year
- Revenue: 2.71 billion yen (2025 results)
- Number of employees: 73 (August 16, 2026)

## 600 registrations and 400 attendees; held on a scale 2.7 times larger than last year — 16 industry, government and academic speakers take the stage at Data & AI Conference “Trust2026”

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000142.000046917.html
- anchor: #n2771749
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Acompany、富士通株式会社、さくらインターネット株式会社、エヌビディア合同会社、株式会社Preferred Networks、株式会社ABEJA、KDDI株式会社、株式会社野村総合研究所、デジタル庁、AIセーフティ・インスティテュート、個人情報保護委員会、東京大学、新潟大学、株式会社博報堂DYホールディングス

Facts:
- 16 speakers from industry, government and academia
- Approximately 140 participants
- The program comprises 10 sessions in total: 2 keynote speeches, 5 main sessions and 3 sub-sessions

## Three professional service offerings for event marketing

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000208.000031178.html
- anchor: #n2771748
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社EventHub、日本マーケティングリサーチ機構、株式会社シーラベル

Facts:
- The most frequently cited lead-generation initiative delivering results was “exhibiting at trade shows” (33.3%)
- The most frequently cited marketing challenge was “insufficient team resources” (50.7%)
- “Insufficient member skills and experience” was also cited by 37.8%
- Adopted by more than 500 companies
- More than 10,000 events held to date

## What changes when you walk and talk? Umee Technologies co-hosts Sapporo urban experiment “WALKING MEETING in SAPPORO” on Sept. 25

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000221.000096454.html
- anchor: #n2771747
- Companies mentioned: Umee Technologies株式会社、NEULO株式会社、札幌市、NoMaps実行委員会、Front Agent、電気通信大学

Facts:
- September 25, 2026 (Friday), 11:00–12:00
- Capacity: 30 people
- Established: May 2019

## [Respect for the Aged Day Survey] 78.3% of adult children notice their elderly parents’ “itching,” while only 23.7% have encouraged them to seek medical care

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000276.000056499.html
- anchor: #n2771746
- Companies mentioned: 医療法人社団鉄結会、アイシークリニック

Facts:
- 78.3% of adult children notice their elderly parents’ itching
- 67.0% say their parents’ itching “gets worse from fall through winter”
- 54.3% of adult children have seen wounds or rashes caused by scratching
- The most common measure is “applying over-the-counter moisturizer,” at 41.7%
- 27.0% “do nothing in particular”

## A hint of autumn in the materials and patterns. New items from ブルックス ブラザーズ

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000294.000015673.html
- anchor: #n2771745
- Companies mentioned: ブルックス ブラザーズ、REDA、THOMAS MASON

Facts:
- Wool button-down shirt, ¥39,600 each (tax included)
- Wool-blend 3-button jacket (navy, gray), ¥75,900 each
- Trousers (navy, gray), ¥28,600 each (tax included)
- Oxford button-down shirt, ¥35,200 (tax included)
- Mock-neck pullover, ¥20,900 (tax included)
- Bomber jacket, ¥75,900 (tax included)

## “PeopleX AI Interview” integrates via API with the recruitment management system “RPM”

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000298.000139786.html
- anchor: #n2771744
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社PeopleX、株式会社ゼクウ、RPM

Facts:
- Capital: 10,000,000 yen
- Capital: ¥5,100 million (including capital reserve / as of September 2026)

## Sept. 25, 2026 [Free Webinar] Subsidies_2 Co-hosted Webinar: “Building a Winning Strategy for New Businesses with Subsidies × Generative AI” — How to use generative AI to test whether an idea will sell and connect it to commercialization with subsidies

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000474.000027964.html
- anchor: #n2771743
- Companies mentioned: ハイブリッド経営サポート株式会社、株式会社カスタメディア、多士業連携機構（TRO）

Facts:
- Begins at 14 o’clock on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026.
- Date and time: Sept. 25, 2026 (Friday), 14:00–15:00
- A track record of developing and supporting the growth of more than 800 websites
- Free 30-minute individual consultation

## 【速報】2027年度 慶應義塾大学法学部FIT入試、ルークス志塾から80名が一次選考通過

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000514.000036547.html
- anchor: #n2771742
- Companies mentioned: Loohcs株式会社、慶應義塾大学

Facts:
- Number of applicants: 103
- Number passing the first round: 80
- First-round pass rate: 77.7%

## Notice: Webinar on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026: “Quantity or Quality? No Need to Choose Between Them Anymore — A New Answer for Content Creation in the AI Era”

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000565.000040283.html
- anchor: #n2771741
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アマナ、Integrated Creative Produce Dept.、株式会社AIMS、株式会社博展、株式会社ベクトル

Facts:
- Capacity: 100 people
- Capital: 100 million yen
- Number of employees: 520 (consolidated)
- Projects numbering 10,000 per year

## [Marantz New Product Information] 7.2-channel AV surround receiver “CINEMA 60 SERIES 2” and 7.2-channel slim-design AV surround receiver “CINEMA 70s SERIES 2”

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000603.000003601.html
- anchor: #n2771740
- Companies mentioned: マランツ、株式会社ディーアンドエムホールディングス

Facts:
- Suggested retail price: ¥242,000 (tax included)
- Suggested retail price: ¥187,000 (tax included)
- Maximum practical output: 200W (6Ω, 1 kHz, THD 10%, 1 channel driven)
- Maximum practical output: 100W (6Ω, 1 kHz, THD 10%, 1 channel driven)

## [Tsuruoka National College of Technology] A new educational path for Tokyo junior high school students: “Go local at 15”

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000739.000075419.html
- anchor: #n2771739
- Companies mentioned: 鶴岡工業高等専門学校、独立行政法人国立高専学校機構、鶴岡サイエンスパーク、慶應義塾大学、カーネギーメロン大学、東北大学、文部科学大臣、Zoom

Facts:
- Living in a dormitory in a regional area from age 15
- 5 years of continuous specialized education starting at age 15
- More than 8,000 graduates
- Established in Tsuruoka City in 1963 (Showa 38)
- In 2015 (Heisei 27)
- Received the 2025 文部科学大臣 Award for Science and Technology

## Notice of Tomoya Osawa’s permanent transfer to アルビレックス新潟

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001339.000045234.html
- anchor: #n2771738
- Companies mentioned: アルビレックス新潟、大宮アルディージャ、愛媛FC、ツエーゲン金沢、ＲＢ大宮アルディージャ

Facts:
- J2 League: 12 appearances (2 goals)
- J3 League: 98 appearances (8 goals)
- Cup competitions: 3 appearances (0 goals)

## “I forgot everything”—バッテリィズ’s Ace panics in a bunker! “Taka and Toshi’s! Let’s Play New Golf!” Season 3, #34, airing Sept. 19 (Saturday) at 9:30

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005304.000029501.html
- anchor: #n2771737
- Companies mentioned: BSよしもと、吉本興業株式会社、バッテリィズ、大和笑莉奈プロ

Facts:
- A 9-hole showdown
- So far: 3 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw

## Webinar to be held on the topic: “Ransomware wiped out our Active Directory—can we recover with our current backups?”

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005737.000054842.html
- anchor: #n2771736
- Companies mentioned: マジセミ株式会社、クエスト・ソフトウェア株式会社

Facts:
- For people at companies with 1,000 or more employees

## Webinar to be held on the topic: “Solving proxy ‘delays, construction work and high costs’ | What are the pitfalls of shadow IT and generative AI countermeasures?”

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005739.000054842.html
- anchor: #n2771735
- Companies mentioned: スカイゲートテクノロジズ株式会社、マジセミ株式会社、Cygiene ECAP

Facts:
- Up to 6 months free campaign

## [Breaking] Pokémon Card Game 30th Anniversary box now on sale! Buyback prices reached a high of ¥22,000 on launch day! Tregato releases information

- Published: 2026-09-16T08:53:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000183006.html
- anchor: #n2771859
- Companies mentioned: トレカプロ株式会社、株式会社メルカリ、Amazon.co.jp、楽天ブックス、ヨドバシ・ドット・コム、プレミアムバンダイ、スニーカーダンク

Facts:
- List price: ¥7,200
- Predictions from 1,278 readers
- Median: ¥17,000
- 「3〜5万円」37.6%
- 「1〜3万円」と答えた25.4%
- A 3.1-fold difference between stores
- Buyback price: ¥45,000
- Sale price: ¥52,000
- Buyback price: ¥13,250
- Sale price: ¥18,735
- The buyback price is 71% of the sale price

## Solving site searches and construction through a one-stop service: New “Shikoku Expansion Local Partner” service launches for restaurant and retail chains aiming to expand into Shikoku

- Published: 2026-09-16T08:52:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000185326.html
- anchor: #n2771642
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社トキワ工芸社、飲食・小売チェーン企業

Facts:
- Launching in September 2026
- For approximately 70 years since its founding

## Korean brand “BLUELUE” launches new color caps and tote bags featuring the message “CHOOSE LOVE — Choose Love.”

- Published: 2026-09-16T08:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000254.000119496.html
- anchor: #n2771936
- Companies mentioned: BLUELUE、株式会社ビヨンクール、BEAMS HEART、CAViAR PRODUCTS

Facts:
- September 18, 2026 (Friday)
- A total of 5 styles: 2 cap designs and 3 tote bag designs
- Price: 8,800 yen each (tax included)
- Price: ¥7,700 each (tax included)

## 【新卒から、社会を支える経営者へ】おそうじ革命、27・28卒を対象に「選抜型育成プログラム」第1期生を募集

- Published: 2026-09-16T08:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000107.000056402.html
- anchor: #n2771777
- Companies mentioned: おそうじ革命、株式会社KIREI produce

Facts:
- Operates 440 locations nationwide
- Approximately 50 days of owner training

## [A first for Rocket] Three-dimensional, large can-shaped display decorations introduced for the first time in “Impact Gate®,” a retail media platform in drugstore stores!

- Published: 2026-09-16T08:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000123553.html
- anchor: #n2771644
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ロケット、レッドブル・ジャパン株式会社、マツモトキヨシ、ココカラファイン、ウエルシア薬局、スギ薬局、ツルハドラッグ、サンドラッグ、トモズ

Facts:
- Approximately 9,223 major drugstore locations
- 月間延べ来店者数1億8,200万人
- Approximately 300 locations in the Tokyo metropolitan area
- 360 million cumulative monthly exposures
- More than 180 million people reached

## スタスタApps publishes 20 predicted email questions each for 英検® Grade 3 and Pre-2

- Published: 2026-09-16T08:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000072.000054896.html
- anchor: #n2771643
- Companies mentioned: スタディスタジオ株式会社、英検®、スタスタApps

Facts:
- Grade 3, 20 questions: Answer the 2 underlined questions, with responses of around 15–25 words.
- Pre-2, 20 questions: Write a response to the other person’s question and 2 specific questions about the underlined section, in around 40–50 words.
- The first round of the 2026 academic year’s second main-venue exam is on Sunday, Oct. 4.

## [Okuyugawara Onsen Kai Shizuka] “Autumn Leaves and Moonlight” — Autumn 2026 menu now available

- Published: 2026-09-16T08:41:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002103.000019483.html
- anchor: #n2771930
- Companies mentioned: 野口リゾートマネジメント株式会社、奥湯河原温泉 海石榴つばき

Facts:
- Available from Sept. 1, 2026 (Tuesday) to Nov. 30, 2026 (Monday)

## Physical AI Market Seminar 2026 | Market research firm to host webinar

- Published: 2026-09-16T08:40:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000101197.html
- anchor: #n2771721
- Companies mentioned: アックスタイムズ株式会社

Facts:
- Forecast for 2040: ¥189 trillion

## Nagoya-based vacation rental cleaning company 株式会社ミル launches “all-inclusive cleaning,” combining room cleaning, linens and amenities in 1 request

- Published: 2026-09-16T08:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000190970.html
- anchor: #n2771723
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ミル

Facts:
- 12,000 yen for 1LDK units up to 40㎡

## 【ドローンスクール東京】Has surpassed 7,000 total students and 3,000 holders of national drone qualifications! A 30,000-yen discount campaign is also underway!

- Published: 2026-09-16T08:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000093.000059475.html
- anchor: #n2771722
- Companies mentioned: ドローンスクール東京、株式会社ハミングバード、国土交通省

Facts:
- ¥30,000 off
- Regular price: 300,000 yen
- 270,000 yen
- The cumulative number of applicants for renewal training surpassed 200 in September 2026

## Rental service launches for “Marubeam,” a safety device to prevent accidents involving heavy machinery

- Published: 2026-09-16T08:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000360.000057111.html
- anchor: #n2771860
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アクティオ、国土交通省

Facts:
- Red projected line is approximately 2,100mm–2,700mm long
- Red projected line is approximately 2,100mm–2,700mm long and approximately 130–150mm wide
- Maximum illuminance is approximately 1,950lx (at a distance of 1m)
- Provides up to approximately 8.5 hours of continuous illumination when fully charged
- Can be fully charged in approximately 3–4 hours
- Operating temperature: −30℃ to 60℃
- The cable connecting the battery and light can be extended to a maximum of 2,260mm

## 【Kyotanabe City, Kyoto Prefecture】Stay, dine, and enjoy “Kyoto wood” nearby. ウッドデザインパーク京都-彩- introduces furniture made with wood sourced in the prefecture

- Published: 2026-09-16T08:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001148.000045400.html
- anchor: #n2771646
- Companies mentioned: ウッドデザインパーク株式会社、ウッドデザインパーク京都-彩-

Facts:
- A place cherished for more than 40 years
- A rich natural environment spanning approximately 40,000㎡
- About 25 minutes on foot
- About a 10-minute walk
- Approximately 14 minutes

## 【資格の学校TAC】Free online broadcast of the “English Grammar Skills Seminar,” key to improving TOEIC® scores, on the evening of Sep. 24 (Thu) ★ (participant benefits available)

- Published: 2026-09-16T08:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002924.000021078.html
- anchor: #n2771645
- Companies mentioned: 資格の学校TAC、TAC株式会社

Facts:
- Single-subject course: 1,500 yen off
- Package course: 3,000 yen off

## 【イングリード】Learners’ shadowing studies upgraded to the dedicated app “シャドミー/Shadme.” The app now offers “5-step shadowing,” with feedback from professional coaches

- Published: 2026-09-16T08:26:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000059434.html
- anchor: #n2771575
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Morrow World、イングリード、シャドミー/Shadme、日本マーケティングリサーチ機構、Morrow World Pty Ltd.、Morrow World Consulting Pty Ltd.、タビケン留学

Facts:
- A general release is scheduled to begin on September 28, 2026 (Mon)
- Includes approximately 120 learning materials and approximately 1,030 exercises, including speeches by notable figures and current news
- イングリード has incorporated “5-step shadowing” into its instruction for learners and has provided feedback on 200,000 submissions to date
- In a study of 105 Japanese adult learners who took English coaching
- Analyzed 2–6 months of learning data

## NOTZERO, which is redesigning how brands are “chosen” in the AI era, strengthens support for GEO/LLMO and the expansion of overseas brands into Japan

- Published: 2026-09-16T08:19:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000182692.html
- anchor: #n2771647
- Companies mentioned: NOTZERO、GEO、LLMO、株式会社DiGG、モルガン・スタンレー、ゴールドマン・サックス証券、マッキンゼー・アンド・カンパニー、慶應義塾大学、DINETTE株式会社、studio15株式会社、株式会社セレス

Facts:
- Cumulative fundraising reached 11.9 million yen

## Project launched by 新規事業Talks, イー・ファルコン and ゼロワンブースター to jointly research the development of a “new business development talent model” for major companies

- Published: 2026-09-16T08:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000177344.html
- anchor: #n2771861
- Companies mentioned: 新規事業Talks、イー・ファルコン、ゼロワンブースター、株式会社堀井マーケティング事務所

Facts:
- Aptitude test eF-1G

## NOXGALLERY launches INHABIT, a new line of functional art

- Published: 2026-09-16T08:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000100330.html
- anchor: #n2771649
- Companies mentioned: NOXGALLERY、株式会社NOXGALLERY、株式会社エフ広芸、大丸福岡天神店、クリスティーズ・パリ、カイカイキキ、Hidari Zingaro、Stussy Japan、adidas Originals、Superchief Gallery、SSFF & ASIA

Facts:
- A total of 14.5 million euros
- Attracted more than 7,000 people from Japan and overseas

## 【White Paper Released】Why are the best RFPs already complete “before they are written”?

- Published: 2026-09-16T08:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000070.000173258.html
- anchor: #n2771648
- Companies mentioned: シーオス株式会社、SEAOS, Inc.

Facts:
- Specializing in the logistics field for more than 25 years
- New white paper in September 2026

## CADDi raises 17.7 billion yen, bringing its valuation to 182 billion yen

- Published: 2026-09-16T08:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000208.000039886.html
- anchor: #n2771576
- Companies mentioned: キャディ株式会社、Moore Strategic Ventures、Coreline Ventures、HR Tech Fund、Woven Capital、Salesforce Ventures、Atomico、グロービス・キャピタル・パートナーズ、ゆうちょアセットマネジメント株式会社、JPSグロース・インベストメント投資事業有限責任組合、JPSグロース・インベストメント2号投資事業有限責任組合、リクルートホールディングス

Facts:
- Signed an agreement for a Series D round totaling 17.7 billion yen
- The company’s valuation will be 182 billion yen
- Cumulative equity funding reached 36.31 billion yen

## Saudi Arabia alleges a drone plot to attack the holy city of Mecca; 葉門叛軍 calls the claim a lie

- Published: 2026-09-16T11:46:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609160059.aspx
- anchor: #n2772997
- Companies mentioned: 沙烏地阿拉伯、葉門叛軍、青年運動、伊斯蘭合作組織、薩巴新聞社

Facts:
- Maliki described the incident as 青年運動's 2nd attempt to target Mecca.
- The coalition said 青年運動 launched a ballistic missile in July 2017.

## Taiwan-made “Text Game” wins Japan Game Awards’ Designer Award; adventure gameplay controlling “I” draws acclaim

- Published: 2026-09-16T11:45:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609165003.aspx
- anchor: #n2772996
- Companies mentioned: Team9、日本電腦娛樂供應商協會（CESA）、星之卡比、任天堂明星大亂鬥、櫻井政博、寶可夢Pokopia

Facts:
- 日本電腦娛樂供應商協會（CESA） was founded in 1996
- The Designer Award was established in 2010
- The Designer Award is entering its 16th edition

## Environmental groups: ESG funds invest in high-emissions companies; sustainable classification standards should be strengthened

- Published: 2026-09-16T11:43:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609160058.aspx
- anchor: #n2772998
- Companies mentioned: 綠色公民行動聯盟、台灣氣候行動網絡研究中心、環境法律人協會、金管會、英國金融行為監理局、歐盟

Facts:
- 52 domestic investment funds bearing the name ESG (environmental protection, social responsibility and corporate governance) or sustainability
- At least 7 have held shares in major polluters that use coal

## HanTech public offering receives more than 30,000 ineligible applications; winning rate rises to 0.29%

- Published: 2026-09-16T11:37:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609160057.aspx
- anchor: #n2772936
- Companies mentioned: 漢民測試系統、台灣證券交易所

Facts:
- HanTech received a cumulative 353,347 public subscription applications from the 10th to the 14th
- The cumulative total announced on the 15th was 384,717 applications
- A decrease of 31,300 applications
- The winning rate rose from 0.27% to 0.29%
- A total of 1,048 lots are expected to be available for subscription
- The subscription price was NT$2,250 per share
- An account subscribing for 1 lot must have NT$2.25 million ready for deduction

## Seoul bus labor and management reach agreement early in the morning; strike called off

- Published: 2026-09-16T11:34:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609160056.aspx
- anchor: #n2772937
- Companies mentioned: 首爾市公車工會、首爾市公車運輸事業組合、首爾地方勞動委員會、大法院、首爾市

Facts:
- Wages to rise 3.2% for fiscal 2026
- Wages rose 2.9% last year
- Monthly working hours of 176 should be used as the calculation standard
- A 209-hour proposal was put forward
- Hourly wages to rise 7.85%

## At Xiangshan Forum opening ceremony, 中國國防部 chief's speech makes no mention of Taiwan

- Published: 2026-09-16T11:33:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609160055.aspx
- anchor: #n2772938
- Companies mentioned: 中國國防部、北京香山論壇、澎湃新聞、新華社、中共中央軍委

Facts:
- The 13th 北京香山論壇
- Official representatives from more than 100 countries, regions and international organizations
- About 2,000 people attended
- On the evening of the 15th
- Opened on the 16th at the Beijing International Convention Center

## Livestock Research Institute breeds new 安格斯黃牛; shorter feeding period and improved tenderness

- Published: 2026-09-16T11:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609160054.aspx
- anchor: #n2772939
- Companies mentioned: 農業部、畜產試驗所、楊鎵燡畜牧場、荷蘭乳公閹牛、安格斯黃牛、台灣黃牛、安格斯牛、美國牛肉Premium Choice

Facts:
- The average feeding period is just 21 to 23 months
- Its average feeding period is about 22 to 24 months
- Tenderness score of 6.4
- Dutch dairy bulls scored 5.5

## Taiwan and Paraguay stock exchanges sign MOU to strengthen bilateral capital market ties

- Published: 2026-09-16T11:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609160053.aspx
- anchor: #n2772940
- Companies mentioned: 台湾证券交易所、巴拉圭亚松森证券交易所、Bolsa de Valores de Asunción、BVA

## 立凱電 settles on Tainan for new plant, aims to begin mass production and shipments in July 2027

- Published: 2026-09-16T11:24:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609160052.aspx
- anchor: #n2772845
- Companies mentioned: 立凱電

Facts:
- A new 50,000-ton production line
- Mass production and shipments to begin in July 2027
- Core business to turn profitable in 2028
- Annual output of 25,000 to 50,000 tons of LFP precursors
- Plans to scale up to 100,000 tons
- Existing capacity is as high as 4 million tons
- 在建產能還有500多萬噸

## AI slowdown sparks debate; expert says key lies in self-regulation and the industry’s path to maturity

- Published: 2026-09-16T11:23:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202609160051.aspx
- anchor: #n2772846
- Companies mentioned: Salesforce、輝達、Futurum Group、OpenAI、Hugging Face、Anthropic、xAI

Facts:
- 3 summers ago

## 屏東縣 councilor Chou Chen Hsiao-wen suspected of distributing unauthorized rapid test kits; released on NT$600,000 bail

- Published: 2026-09-16T11:23:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609160050.aspx
- anchor: #n2772847
- Companies mentioned: 屏東縣、屏東地檢署、屏檢

Facts:
- Chou Chen Hsiao-wen was ordered released on NT$600,000 bail
- Chou Chen Hsiao-wen was ordered released on NT$600,000 bail, and Chiu Kuo-yen on NT$400,000 bail

## Taichung mega dome to sign contract with Taiwan Life in October; Lu Shiow-yen says it will work with Nippon-Ham Fighters

- Published: 2026-09-16T11:22:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609160049.aspx
- anchor: #n2772848
- Companies mentioned: 台灣人壽、北海道日本火腿鬥士隊

The Taichung Sports Industry Park BOT project is to sign a contract with 台灣人壽 in October and bring in the experience of the Nippon-Ham Fighters. It is expected to be completed in 3 years, creating Taiwan’s largest single-venue sports facility investment project.

## US House speaker opposes pause in AI development, saying it could cost US its competitive edge over China

- Published: 2026-09-16T11:20:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609160048.aspx
- anchor: #n2772849
- Companies mentioned: 路透社

House Speaker Johnson stressed that the US cannot pause AI development if it is to maintain its competitiveness with China. He supports corporate self-regulation and said the White House will convene a meeting with AI leaders.

## Mother and sons on a three-up scooter collide with truck in Yunlin; 1 dead, 3 injured

- Published: 2026-09-16T11:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609160047.aspx
- anchor: #n2772890
- Companies mentioned: 雲林縣消防局、雲林縣警察局西螺分局、台大醫院雲林分院

Facts:
- A woman surnamed Liao, 1 person
- 2 sons
- The truck driver, a migrant worker
- The mother died of her injuries
- 2子和貨車移工駕駛傷重送醫

## EnTie Bank launches wealth management services for high-net-worth clients; to apply to join Asia Asset Management Center

- Published: 2026-09-16T11:16:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609160046.aspx
- anchor: #n2772719
- Companies mentioned: 安泰銀行、KPMG、新光人壽、國泰人壽、法國巴黎人壽、富盛投顧、路博邁投信、凱基證券、群益證券、商智資訊

## Tottenham’s poor start to Premier League season continues; manager apologizes after League Cup exit

- Published: 2026-09-16T11:14:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609160045.aspx
- anchor: #n2772720
- Companies mentioned: 托登罕熱刺、利物浦、紐卡索、艾佛頓、諾丁罕

Facts:
- Spent more than 300 million pounds
- About 404 million US dollars

## Postal savings system briefly crashes; 中華郵政 says initial assessment points to database connection issue during new system migration

- Published: 2026-09-16T11:10:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609160044.aspx
- anchor: #n2772721
- Companies mentioned: 中華郵政

Facts:
- Problems began appearing at 8:40 a.m.
- Service was restored at 8:52

## 京華城 land seizure case: 鼎越 appeal sent back by 高院 for the 4th time

- Published: 2026-09-16T11:02:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609160043.aspx
- anchor: #n2772618
- Companies mentioned: 鼎越、京華城、台北市政府、北檢、北院、高院

Facts:
- The floor-area ratio in the 京華城 case surged to 840% during Ko’s mayoral administration
- Illegal gains totaled NT$11,170,236,000

## 台積電 completes ex-dividend price recovery in 27 minutes, marking its 23rd same-day recovery after quarterly ex-dividend

- Published: 2026-09-16T11:00:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609160039.aspx
- anchor: #n2772568
- Companies mentioned: 台積電

台積電 completed its ex-dividend price recovery in 27 minutes after going ex-dividend for the 1st quarter of 2026, setting a record with its 23rd same-day recovery.

Facts:
- 台積電 will distribute a cash dividend of NT$7.00000137 per share for the 1st quarter of 2026
- 台積電 successfully completed its ex-dividend price recovery at 9:27
- The number of same-day ex-dividend price recoveries rose to 23
- 台積電’s ex-dividend this time affected the broader market by about 56.59 points
- The cash dividend is expected to be paid on October 8

## Ren Zhengfei flees with his family? Daughter Yao Anna appears in public in Beijing

- Published: 2026-09-16T10:59:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609160042.aspx
- anchor: #n2772565
- Companies mentioned: 華為、阿里巴巴、優酷、廣汽、華能、中山大學

Facts:
- Scheduled to premiere on the 23rd

## Taiwanese cuisine brings its flavors to São Paulo, Brazil; award-winning chef uses cooking to deepen cultural exchange

- Published: 2026-09-16T10:56:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609160041.aspx
- anchor: #n2772566
- Companies mentioned: 遠雄悅來大飯店、巴西國家工業學習服務機構（SENAI）、巴西新麥公司

An award-winning Taiwanese chef held a food lecture at the SENAI campus in São Paulo, Brazil, using classic Taiwanese dishes to deepen culinary and friendly exchanges between Taiwan and Brazil.

## 儒億 begins bookbuilding auction on the 17th; plans to list on the emerging market on 10/6

- Published: 2026-09-16T10:54:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609160040.aspx
- anchor: #n2772567
- Companies mentioned: 儒億、PT Astra Otoparts、AJI

Auto parts maker 儒億 plans to list on the emerging market on October 6 and is holding a bookbuilding auction starting today, with a floor price of NT$20. Order visibility extends through 2028, and the company is actively expanding into Southeast Asia.

## County promotes Chiayi seafood for Mid-Autumn barbecue; crocodile legs are a highlight, with a flavor like chicken

- Published: 2026-09-16T10:51:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609160038.aspx
- anchor: #n2772590
- Companies mentioned: 嘉義縣府、中央社、嘉義優鮮水產電商平台

Facts:
- The platform features 222 products from 21 brands

## Range anxiety no more: 16,000 EV charging guns connect a circuit around Taiwan

- Published: 2026-09-16T10:48:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/newsworld/article/20260916n001/
- anchor: #n2772394
- Companies mentioned: 交通部、高速公路局、台鐵

Facts:
- Public EV charging points nationwide have surpassed 16,000
- More than 149,000 electric passenger cars registered
- Vehicle-to-charging-point ratio of 9.2:1
- Fast-charging vehicle-to-charger ratio: 35.7:1
- There are currently 154 charging spaces at highway fast-charging stations
- The Highway Bureau has installed a total of 13 fast-charging guns at Xinfeng, Daan and Kouhu rest areas
- A total of 20 public charging connectors installed
- A total of 54 charging operators are now providing services

## Doctor: Heart attacks are affecting younger people; don’t dismiss chest tightness as fatigue

- Published: 2026-09-16T10:26:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609160037.aspx
- anchor: #n2772305
- Companies mentioned: PLG、台大醫院、台安醫院

Facts:
- Patients around 40 years old have increased noticeably
- Men aged 45 and older, women aged 55 and older

## US media: 川普政府 expected to approve $2.8 billion in arms sales to 以色列

- Published: 2026-09-16T10:23:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609160036.aspx
- anchor: #n2772206
- Companies mentioned: 川普政府、以色列、美國、華盛頓郵報、紐約時報、法新社、美國國務院、拜登政府

Facts:
- 美國總統川普政府正朝批准總值28億美元對以色列軍售案邁進
- Including 40,000 1-ton bombs
- Including 20,000 MK-84s, 20,000 BLU-117s and 20,000 I-2000 bunker-busting warheads
- 川普政府去年2月曾批准總值逾74億美元對以色列軍售案
- 美國2月28日至6月30日彈藥支出223億美元

## 8 Chinese naval vessels and 12 sorties by Chinese military aircraft around Taiwan; military keeps close watch

- Published: 2026-09-16T10:16:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609160035.aspx
- anchor: #n2772202
- Companies mentioned: 國防部

Facts:
- 8 Chinese naval vessels
- 12 sorties by Chinese military aircraft
- 2 official ships
- 15 sorties by Chinese military aircraft

## Taiwan stocks rise more than 200 points in early trading, break 45,700

- Published: 2026-09-16T10:15:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609160034.aspx
- anchor: #n2772203
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯發科、大立光

Facts:
- Rose more than 200 points
- 台積電 goes ex-dividend today, paying NT$7 per share
- Opened at NT$2,375 in early trading
- Reached the unchanged price of NT$2,380
- Hit an early-trading high of NT$4,560
- Reached a high of NT$6,350

## Taiwan stocks opened up 35.07 points

- Published: 2026-09-16T10:03:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609160033.aspx
- anchor: #n2772095

Facts:
- The weighted index stood at 45,546.56 points
- Trading value totaled NT$4.041 billion

## The Taiwan dollar opened down 2.2 cents at NT$31.87

- Published: 2026-09-16T10:02:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609160032.aspx
- anchor: #n2772096
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- Down 2.2 cents
- At NT$31.87
- The opening trading range was NT$31.87

## NHL star Ovechkin draws controversy after appearing in Putin ad; team steps in to smooth things over

- Published: 2026-09-16T10:00:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609160031.aspx
- anchor: #n2772097
- Companies mentioned: NHL、華盛頓首都隊、Capitals、團結俄羅斯黨、United Russia、PutinTeam、Stanley Cup

Facts:
- Won it 2 times

## Financial Times: OpenAI in talks for new funding round, targets $1.2 trillion valuation ahead of IPO

- Published: 2026-09-16T09:49:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609160030.aspx
- anchor: #n2771943
- Companies mentioned: OpenAI、Anthropic

Facts:
- Company valued at $852 billion
- Completed record-breaking financing of up to $122 billion