# AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-28 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 4 of 5

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 368 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 86 items from 5 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Measures to improve tourist convenience based at Odawara Station: launch of a bike-sharing service and trial of luggage storage and tourist information services

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000287.000113324.html
- anchor: #n3069123
- Companies mentioned: 東海旅客鉄道株式会社、OpenStreet株式会社、ecbo株式会社、小田原市観光課、小田原市観光協会

Facts:
- [Number of stands] 11 racks
- ¥160 for the first 30 minutes (tax included),
- [Fee] ¥1,000 per item
- ¥100 off for users of the Tokaido Shinkansen

## ホロライブプロダクション所属VTuber「儒烏風亭らでん」と東京国立博物館とのコラボイベントが2027年1月13日(水)～3月22日(月・休)に開催決定！

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000309.000100939.html
- anchor: #n3069122
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ClaN Entertainment、ホロライブプロダクション、東京国立博物館

Facts:
- 2026年9月28日（月）15:00より「ClaN MARKET」にて開始いたします。
- 1,980 yen each (tax included)
- 1,320 yen each (tax included)
- 3,850 yen (tax included)
- 3,300 yen (tax included)
- 4,400 yen each (tax included)
- 990 yen (tax included)
- 6,930 yen (tax included)
- ¥770 (tax included)

## Report on the Cosmo Earth Conscious Act Clean Campaign in Kamisu: “Experience the energy carried by the wind and Kamisu's rich sea, and think about the environment of the future”

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000334.000098598.html
- anchor: #n3069121
- Companies mentioned: コスモエネルギーホールディングス株式会社、TOKYO FM、鹿島アントラーズ、COSMOエコ基金

Facts:
- More than 170 people attended
- About 20 plastic bottles' worth of used cooking oil was collected

## General ticket sales (first-come, first-served) for “2026 YANG SE JONG FANMEETING in JAPAN [Midnight Letter]” open today, Sept. 28 (Mon.), at 18:00!

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000343.000044784.html
- anchor: #n3069120
- Companies mentioned: ヤン・セジョン、株式会社 J HARMONY

Facts:
- ￥14,300 (tax included)
- 1名様につき4枚まで

## First round of fan club presales (lottery) for “NOWZ JAPAN OFFICIAL FANCLUB 1st FAN MEETING ~ HELLO, DAY_AND ~” opens today, Sept. 28 (Mon.), at 18:00!

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000344.000044784.html
- anchor: #n3069119
- Companies mentioned: NOWZ、DAY_AND JAPAN、株式会社 J HARMONY

Facts:
- ¥13,800 (tax included)
- ¥19,800 (tax included)
- ¥22,000 (tax included)
- Additional charge for a ticket with fan club-exclusive benefits: ¥6,000 (tax included)

## ウェルスナビ makes passkey authentication mandatory for login, changes to customer information and withdrawals

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000385.000014586.html
- anchor: #n3069118
- Companies mentioned: ウェルスナビ株式会社、ウェルスナビ、WealthNavi Inc.

Facts:
- Fees are up to 1% per year of assets under management
- Fees for new NISA accounts are approximately 0.63–0.67% per year of assets under management
- Capital: ¥12,261,167,438

## A graphic reinterpretation of the traditional Japanese daruma motif. A stylish mesh cap featuring eye-catching, Japanese-modern patchwork design is now on sale!

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000400.000085881.html
- anchor: #n3069117
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イーカムグループ、ディズニー、UNIVERSAL、MLB

Facts:
- ¥3,190 (tax included)
- Direct licensing agreements with approximately 80 leading brands from around the world

## Suzuki's official four-wheel vehicle community site, Suzuki Village, goes live on Commune

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000410.000036356.html
- anchor: #n3069116
- Companies mentioned: スズキ株式会社、コミューン株式会社、Commune

Facts:
- Opened on Sept. 28, 2026

## A book for anyone aiming to score over 90% on the Common Test! Revised edition of the “Common Test: Challenging Questions That Fewer Than 50% of Test-Takers Can Solve, and How to Solve Them” series to be published on Sept. 28

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000415.000055026.html
- anchor: #n3069115
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社旺文社

Facts:
- A high score of 90 or more on the Common Test
- Questions that fewer than 50% of test-takers can solve
- 3 volumes in total
- List price: 1,540 yen (tax included)
- A5 format / 184 pages / 2-color printing
- A5 format / 192 pages / 2-color printing

## How does social media “influence” shape business? Mr. Wolf, Hiroyuki and Associate Professor Yukari Abe explore the question

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000454.000035644.html
- anchor: #n3069114
- Companies mentioned: 文京学院大学、SHIBUYA109、㈱ウルフ、株式会社ニワンゴ、ニコニコ動画、2ちゃんねる、4chan、慶應義塾大学、東京大学、ニッポン放送

Facts:
- 4.3 million total followers
- 28 locations in Japan and overseas
- 登録者数は165万人
- More than 200 million video views
- 135,000 copies in Japan

## ASIAN FUN VILLAGE 2026

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000514.000041300.html
- anchor: #n3069113
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社よみうりランド、川崎競馬場、ポケットカレー株式会社、一般社団法人グローバル文化協働支援センター

Facts:
- 2 days
- All 8 locations
- 上映19:00開始予定

## SBI損保 supports creating an environment where people who are deaf or hard of hearing can also enjoy GOOD LIFE Fair 2026 with peace of mind

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000578.000098438.html
- anchor: #n3069112
- Companies mentioned: SBI損保、SBIインシュアランスグループ株式会社、プラスヴォイス、朝日新聞社

Facts:
- Original notebooks were distributed to 300 people
- Capital: 11 billion yen

## The ultimate buttered toast and loaded muffins! Hana Sugisaki enjoys the distinctive deliciousness of Cho-juku!

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000584.000036645.html
- anchor: #n3069111
- Companies mentioned: 敷島製パン株式会社、Pasco

Facts:
- Launching nationwide on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
- Cho-juku: “The Ultimate Buttered Toast” (15 seconds)
- Cho-juku English Muffins: “Which One Should I Choose?” (15 seconds)

## [Sint-Truiden] Regarding the conclusion of a sponsorship agreement with 株式会社エメトレ

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000740.000042484.html
- anchor: #n3069110
- Companies mentioned: STVV、株式会社エメトレ、SENOBIRU、DMM.com、FC東京、SLベンフィカ、アル・ラーヤンSC、V・ファーレン長崎、湘南ベルマーレ、サガン鳥栖、セレッソ大阪、鹿島アントラーズ、トッテナム・ホットスパーFC、UEFA

Facts:
- 2026-2027 season
- Sponsorship agreement for the 6th season
- 3rd place
- 43 points
- 22 wins
- 5 draws
- 13 losses
- 61 goals scored
- 46 goals conceded
- Goal difference: 15

## Lighten the burden of year-end cleaning! Make your home comfortable with autumn “mid-season cleaning”

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000743.000070824.html
- anchor: #n3069109
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ハンズ、リンレイ、ゴムのチカラ、コジット、花王、リベルタ、トップ産業

Facts:
- リンレイ Ultra Hard Cleaner Bath Mold Prevention Plus 700 mL ¥1,711
- ゴムのチカラ Gomupon Bath Brush ¥1,650 each
- コジット Soap Scum Scrubber 748 yen
- 花王 Quickle Wiper main unit ¥2,145
- 立体吸着ウエットシート 16枚 679円
- コジット Power Bio Air Conditioner Mold Cleaner 1,078 yen
- リベルタ Mold Tornado Premium chlorine-based washing machine tub cleaner 400g 1,848 yen
- トップ産業 Easy All-in-One Washing Machine Tub Foam Spray 220mL 1,518 yen
- コジット Power Bio Washing Machine Tub Mold Cleaner 1,078 yen

## UGG’s classic sneaker “CA805 MLT” returns after 2 years

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000786.000003434.html
- anchor: #n3069108
- Companies mentioned: UGG、Deckers Brands、Deckers Japan合同会社

Facts:
- First released in 2019 as “805 X MLT”
- Returns after about 2 years
- Pre-sale from Thursday, Oct. 1 through Tuesday, Oct. 6
- General sale begins Wednesday, Oct. 7
- Proposed as a new style for fall 2026
- Toll-free: 0120-710-844
- Annual revenue exceeding $2 billion

## “Rakuten Pay” launches the “Toyama Prefecture Exclusive! Up to 10% Cashback Campaign”

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000792.000057042.html
- anchor: #n3069107
- Companies mentioned: 楽天ペイメント株式会社、大阪屋ショップ、楽天モバイル、楽天Edy株式会社

Facts:
- Up to 10% back
- Earn up to 20% back in “Rakuten Points”
- 1人あたりの獲得できる特典ポイントの上限は、全期間で1,500ポイントです
- 1人あたりの獲得できる特典ポイントの上限は、対象日1日あたり2,000ポイントです
- Earn up to 3% back in points

## 「d払い・dカードで行こう！ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン 25周年 一部エリア貸切イベントご招待キャンペーン」を開催！

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000921.000118641.html
- anchor: #n3069106
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NTTドコモ、ユニバーサル・スタジオ・ジャパン

Facts:
- Starting Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
- Until Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026
- Saturday, March 13, 2027
- For 400 people in 200 pairs
- For 1,600 people in 400 pairs
- For 2,000 people
- 1,000 d POINTS (limited period and use)
- 2,000 yen (tax included)
- 4,000 yen (tax included)
- 300,000 yen (tax included)

## Established AI technology that delivers highly accurate predictions, even in environments with insufficient historical data for analysis and forecasting

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000922.000118641.html
- anchor: #n3069105
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NTTドコモ、ACM

Facts:
- Plans to conduct proof-of-concept trials of this technology in domestic and international DOOH businesses during fiscal 2026

## Joint release: Regional Air Festa, a joint PR event by 4 regional airlines

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000960.000046341.html
- anchor: #n3069104
- Companies mentioned: アイベックスエアラインズ株式会社、ANAウイングス株式会社、株式会社ジェイエア、株式会社フジドリームエアラインズ、リージョナル航空・地⽅空港振興協議会

Facts:
- Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026
- 10:00〜16:00

## discord Yohji Yamamoto to release new items, including leather goods, starting Friday, Oct. 2

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001121.000034350.html
- anchor: #n3069103
- Companies mentioned: discord Yohji Yamamoto、Yohji Yamamoto、GINZA SIX、SHIBUYA PARCO、伊勢丹新宿店、阪急うめだ本店、THE SHOP YOHJI YAMAMOTO

Facts:
- Clasp trifold wallet (Left) ¥60,500 (tax included)
- Clasp trifold wallet (Right) ¥66,000 (tax included)
- Compact ¥33,000 (tax included)
- Card Holder (Middle) ¥22,000 (tax included)
- Card Holder (Bottom) ¥24,200 (tax included)
- Clasp drape pouch ¥82,500 (tax included)
- Laptop shoulder ¥110,000 (tax included)
- Twist bucket pochette bag ¥107,800 (tax included)
- Unevenness Shoulder ¥137,500 (tax included)
- TULIPS ¥154,000 (tax included)

## “National Ramen Festa: Autumn Edition 2026 IN Takasaki” starts Friday, Oct. 9, at ヤマダデンキ LABI1 LIFE SELECT Takasaki

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001183.000082557.html
- anchor: #n3069102
- Companies mentioned: ヤマダデンキ、株式会社ラーメンデータバンク、大大坊、セブンイレブン、セブンチケット

Facts:
- Starts Friday, October 9, 2026
- Scheduled to run through Monday, Oct. 12 (national holiday)
- Same-day and advance tickets (1 ticket): 1,000 yen (tax included)

## Supporting the Pink Ribbon Light Up 2026 in Kanagawa; October-only Pink Ribbon events to be held!

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001210.000001368.html
- anchor: #n3069101
- Companies mentioned: 箱根小涌園、藤田観光株式会社、箱根小涌園ユネッサン、箱根ホテル小涌園、箱根小涌園 天悠

Facts:
- Lanterns measuring about 50 cm in height
- Adults (junior high school students and older): from 2,500 yen
- Children (ages 3 through elementary school): from 1,400 yen
- ランタン1個につき4,200円
- 1,300 yen (service charge and consumption tax included)

## What to watch: 島根スサノオマジック, Oct. 10 (Sat) @ Okinawa Suntory Arena

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001487.000036112.html
- anchor: #n3069100
- Companies mentioned: 島根スサノオマジック、沖縄バスケットボール株式会社、長崎ヴェルカ、キングス、ブロック王、Gリーグ、レバノン代表

Facts:
- 島根スサノオマジック visits Okinawa Suntory Arena on Oct. 10 (Sat)
- Shimane got off to a strong start with 2 straight wins
- Won back-to-back games, 89-64 and 85-78

## 【Osaka Umeda | Modern Italian cuisine blending Japanese flavors and innovation】Kansai debut: 24/7 restaurant umeda opens at ハービスPLAZA ENT on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026!

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001766.000007303.html
- anchor: #n3069099
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社DDグループ、株式会社ダイヤモンドダイニング、24/7 restaurant umeda、ハービスPLAZA ENT

Facts:
- Opens Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026
- CASUAL COURSE 5,000 yen〈8 dishes〉
- SPECIAL COURSE 9,000 yen〈12 dishes〉
- PREMIUM COURSE 11,000 yen〈12 dishes〉
- LUNCH COURSE 5,500 yen
- LUNCH SET 2,500 yen
- Wine pairing - 5 glasses - 4,800 yen
- Non-alcoholic pairing - 4 glasses - 3,000 yen
- Carefully selected Japanese sake - 4 varieties pairing - 4,800 yen
- Seating capacity: 61

## 【ホテルメトロポリタン】旬の味覚・高級食材「上海蟹」を贅沢に使った期間限定コース料理を販売

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002574.000030117.html
- anchor: #n3069098
- Companies mentioned: ホテルメトロポリタン、中国料理「桂林」、ＪＲ東日本ホテルズ

Facts:
- Shanghai Hairy Crab Course ¥17,000
- Shanghai hairy crab and jumbo prawns, stir-fried scallops with rock salt ¥3,500
- Steamed cod and yuba with Shanghai hairy crab sauce ¥3,000
- Shark fin soup with Shanghai hairy crab and crab roe, served chawanmushi-style ¥2,800
- Stir-fried Shanghai hairy crab and broccoli ¥2,500
- Rice with Shanghai hairy crab and thickened sauce ¥2,500
- 805 guest rooms

## 【セント レジス ホテル 大阪】“La Notte di Opera”: A melody of opera and fine dining resonating through a Tuscan night

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002880.000011305.html
- anchor: #n3069097
- Companies mentioned: セント レジス ホテル 大阪、アルジェンティエラ、マリオット・インターナショナル、Marriott Bonvoy Moments、アメリカン・エキスプレス、テヌータ・アルジェンティエラ、セントレジスホテル＆リゾート

Facts:
- お1人様 ￥38,000（ワインペアリング付）
- お1人様 ￥23,000（ドリンク1杯付）
- The rare “Ventario Toscana IGT,” with approximately 12 bottles imported into Japan each year
- Marriott Bonvoy Momentsにて募集する、アメリカン・エキスプレスのカード会員4名様限定
- More than 55 luxury hotels and resorts in some of the world’s finest locations
- More than 30 brands in 141 countries and regions
- A hospitality company with more than 8,900 properties

## and ST produces new costumes for the 茨城ロボッツ dance team “RDT”! Co-created with dancewear brand Chacott

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003305.000001304.html
- anchor: #n3069096
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アンドエスティHD、チャコット株式会社、茨城ロボッツ、RDT、株式会社アダストリア、株式会社エレメントルール、株式会社BUZZWIT、株式会社ゼットン、株式会社アンドエスティ、株式会社アンドエスティ・ロジスティクス、株式会社WeOur

Facts:
- This season marks 10 years since costumes were first provided to RDT
- 2026-27 season new costumes

## 【Tokyu Hotels】42 hotels nationwide hold environmental beautification activities on the same day, aiming to build sustainable communities and contribute to local society!

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004293.000005113.html
- anchor: #n3069095
- Companies mentioned: 東急ホテルズ＆リゾーツ株式会社、一般社団法人シブヤフォント

Facts:
- 42 hotels nationwide
- Sept. 25, 2026
- 60 locations in Japan
- Feb. 2027

## “Lolipop! Zero Trust Link byGMO Pepabo” significantly expands features to strengthen corporate security operations

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005543.000000136.html
- anchor: #n3069094
- Companies mentioned: GMOインターネットグループ、GMOペパボ株式会社、Microsoft、独立行政法人情報処理推進機構（IPA）

Facts:
- Raises the maximum number of groups available in access rules to 300
- スタンダードプラン：月額1,210円（税込）／1ユーザー
- プレミアムプラン：月額2,750円（税込）／1ユーザー
- About 60% of companies have established security systems
- About 70% of companies have obtained ISMS certification

## 東京都交通局 and 足立区 to hold digital stamp rally “Nippori-Toneri Liner Gourmet Hunter”!

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006943.000052467.html
- anchor: #n3069093
- Companies mentioned: 東京都交通局、足立区、株式会社デンソーウェーブ

Facts:
- Friday, October 2, Reiwa 8
- Tuesday, November 3, Reiwa 8 (public holiday)
- Adults: 700 yen
- Children: ¥350

## 台北にて『NU: カーニバル 快閃店 in 台北』の開催が決定！

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009598.000016064.html
- anchor: #n3069092
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アルマビアンカ、AMNIBUS、株式会社arma bianca

Facts:
- “NU: カーニバル 快閃店 in 台北” will be held starting Friday, October 2, 2026.
- Event period: Friday, October 2, 2026–Tuesday, October 13, 2026

## Suncall Kikuchi to exhibit at Monozukuri Fair 2026 in Fukuoka, showcasing precision springs, busbars (BUSBAR) for EVs and the eco-friendly material “KYO BAMBLACK”

- Published: 2026-09-28T14:59:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000100135.html
- anchor: #n3069061
- Companies mentioned: サンコール菊池株式会社、サンコール株式会社、日刊工業新聞社

Facts:
- 2026年10月14日（水）から16日（金）
- Established in 1973
- Production began in 2023

## [あさぎり牛乳] “Pick-and-Choose Set” lets you freely select popular milk sweets! Sets of 4, 6 and 12 now available

- Published: 2026-09-28T14:56:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000072.000161984.html
- anchor: #n3069062
- Companies mentioned: 朝霧乳業株式会社、あさぎり牛乳

Facts:
- Set of 4: ¥1,600 (tax included)
- Set of 6: ¥2,400 (tax included)
- Set of 12: ¥4,700 (tax included)

## From CRM that makes frontline teams work with it to CRM that works on their behalf. “Revenue CRM,” a CRM for small and midsize businesses, officially launches

- Published: 2026-09-28T14:51:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000191457.html
- anchor: #n3069063
- Companies mentioned: Consilegy合同会社、ハブスポット・ジャパン株式会社

Facts:
- 1アカウント月額3,000円（税抜）
- 175 automations
- Average time saved on tasks per week: 4.0 hours
- ¥9,800 per month for up to 50 people (before tax)

## ドラえもんの顔が、大きなラムネに！見てワクワク、食べて爽やかな「ドラえもん ビッグラムネ」新発売

- Published: 2026-09-28T14:51:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000105015.html
- anchor: #n3069064
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社丹生堂本舗、ドラえもん

Facts:
- Launch date: September 14, 2026
- Contents: 20 pieces × 8 boxes
- Serialization began in 1970 in Shogakukan’s grade-specific learning magazines.
- In 2020, the series marked its 50th anniversary.
- The TV anime began airing on TV Asahi-affiliated stations in 1979.
- The following year, 1980, the theatrical anime “ドラえもん のび太の恐竜” was released.
- 2013年には累計観客動員数1億人を突破し、日本の映画シリーズとして歴代1位の記録を更新しつづけている。
- The 46th film in the series, “映画ドラえもん のび太の蒸気時間車,” is scheduled for release on Friday, March 5, 2027.
- Established: 1974 (founded in 1953)

## 【JPIセミナー】経済産業省「持続的な原子力利用に向けた核燃料サイクルと革新炉開発の制度設計について」10月20日(火)開催

- Published: 2026-09-28T14:50:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001983.000042328.html
- anchor: #n3069066
- Companies mentioned: 経済産業省、日本計画研究所、株式会社日本計画研究所

Facts:
- Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 10:00–12:00
- Special rate: 18,500 yen (tax included)
- 1 participant: ¥37,560 (tax included)
- 2nd participant onward: ¥32,560 (tax included; same corporation and simultaneous application)
- Up to 2 people: 11,000 yen (tax included / venue and livestream only / same attendance format)

## “Hokkyu Fureai Festival” to be held

- Published: 2026-09-28T14:50:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002594.000005179.html
- anchor: #n3069065
- Companies mentioned: 北大阪急行電鉄株式会社、阪急阪神マーケティングソリューションズ株式会社、阪急阪神ホールディングス

Facts:
- Approximately 600 people
- Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 (national holiday)
- 11：00～15：00
- 2026年10月1日（木）14：00から
- Until 23:59 on Wednesday, October 14
- From Friday, October 23

## Sales begin for handmade glass mouthpieces made exclusively for the electronic shisha CROWN BAR; wooden types for use by multiple people are also available

- Published: 2026-09-28T14:48:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000191310.html
- anchor: #n3069067
- Companies mentioned: HALLE株式会社、Al Fakher、CROWN BAR、日本食品分析センター

Facts:
- Main unit length: approximately 11.4 cm
- Glass section length: approximately 7.3 cm
- Chain length: approximately 80 cm overall
- Price: ¥2,480 (tax included)
- Contents: 20 pieces
- Price: ¥880 (tax included)

## 36.8% of construction management job listings do not require experience; the median stated annual salary is ¥4 million, ¥500,000 lower than for jobs requiring experience | Analysis of 5,993 construction management job listings [Construction Management Job Data Survey Vol. 8]

- Published: 2026-09-28T14:45:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000118080.html
- anchor: #n3069068
- Companies mentioned: ジョブリー建設、ジョブリー建設編集部、株式会社レクリー

Facts:
- ¥500,000 lower than for jobs requiring experience (¥4.5 million)
- Building construction management: 39.9%
- Plumbing and piping construction management: 34.3%
- Civil engineering construction management: 33.9%
- Interior construction management: 27.4%
- Kanto: 41.2%
- Tohoku: 31.4%
- Chiba Prefecture: 47.8%
- Gunma Prefecture: 46.6%
- Saitama Prefecture: 45.1%
- Aomori Prefecture: 23.2%
- Akita Prefecture: 23.3%

## Teacher shortage amid declining birthrate; Wang Jin-pyng urges the Lai government to hold a national education conference

- Published: 2026-09-28T17:42:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609280160.aspx
- anchor: #n3074309
- Companies mentioned: 台北論壇基金會、國立台灣師範大學、中央社

Facts:
- It has been 16 years since the last national education conference
- 約9成教師需要承擔超出原有鐘點的授課
- Teaching 35 periods a week

## 民進黨 marks 40th anniversary; online program examines why it has young people's support

- Published: 2026-09-28T17:40:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609280159.aspx
- anchor: #n3074310
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、國民黨

Facts:
- “My parents told me not to talk about politics” releases new video for Episode 9
- Changes and progress in Taiwan under 民進黨 rule over the past 10 years
- The younger generation aged 20 to 29

## 川普 rejects 伊朗 ceasefire proposal; Asian stocks close mixed as oil prices rise

- Published: 2026-09-28T17:38:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609280158.aspx
- anchor: #n3074287
- Companies mentioned: 川普、伊朗、聯合國大會、Axios、布倫特、彭博、中央社

Facts:
- 伊朗's proposal for a 7-day ceasefire
- International oil prices fall more than 2%
- 布倫特 crude prices rise more than 3%
- Above $107 a barrel
- Average yield on global bond benchmarks topped 4% last week

## Li Sichuan focuses on transport and tourism during visit to Shenkeng; seeks to speed up light rail construction and extend it to Shiding

- Published: 2026-09-28T17:36:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609280157.aspx
- anchor: #n3074288
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、民進黨

Facts:
- 2026 Nine-in-One Elections
- “Rail Construction 123”

## Powerful storm hits eastern US, killing 1; high winds and heavy rain leave more than 100,000 households without power

- Published: 2026-09-28T17:35:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609280156.aspx
- anchor: #n3074282
- Companies mentioned: PowerOutage.com、FlightAware、美國國家氣象局

Facts:
- At least 1 person dead
- More than 500 flights are canceled
- Nearly 6,000 flights are delayed

## 財部：台灣女性稅務員占比近8成 居亞太經濟體第2

- Published: 2026-09-28T17:35:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609280155.aspx
- anchor: #n3074283
- Companies mentioned: 財政部、亞洲開發銀行（ADB）、泰國、新加坡、香港、馬來西亞、南韓、日本、中國、澳大利亞

Facts:
- Women account for 77.2% of tax personnel
- Women make up 73% of managers
- Each tax official serves an average of 2,583 people
- 泰國's 81.3%
- Each full-time tax official in 泰國 serves an average of 3,195 people
- 新加坡: 3,041 people
- Women make up a relatively low share of tax personnel in Japan and South Korea, at just 24.7%
- Women account for 11.2% of managers
- 南韓 falls by 9.5 percentage points
- Taiwan sees a slight decline of 1.2 percentage points
- The share of women in Taiwan's management ranks rises by 5.7 percentage points
- 泰國's 9.2 percentage points

## Liu Chien-kuo says tech park is needed; Yunlin County Government says land-use change for Huwei Industrial Park has yet to receive approval

- Published: 2026-09-28T17:34:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609280154.aspx
- anchor: #n3074284
- Companies mentioned: 南亞科、台積電

Facts:
- Huwei Industrial Park is just 300 meters south of the Central Taiwan Science Park's Huwei campus

## 亞運林昀儒桌球男單奪銅 自認可惜當作突破動力

- Published: 2026-09-28T17:32:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609280153.aspx
- anchor: #n3074285
- Companies mentioned: 林昀儒、林詩棟、王翊澤

Facts:
- Suffers a 3-4 comeback defeat
- Wins 1 bronze medal
- Suffers a 10th consecutive defeat against the opponent
- Ends this Asian Games with 2 bronze medals, in men's singles and men's team events
- Holding a 7-4 lead

## Many travelers head north during the Mid-Autumn Festival and Teachers' Day holiday; 台鐵 adds 2 services between Changhua and Qidu

- Published: 2026-09-28T17:31:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609280152.aspx
- anchor: #n3074286
- Companies mentioned: 台鐵、高鐵

Facts:
- Estimated at between 20 and 60 minutes

## Legislature opens session on the 29th; DPP urges swift review of general budget, KMT calls for strict vetting of Control Yuan nominees

- Published: 2026-09-28T17:26:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609280151.aspx
- anchor: #n3074213
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、民進黨、民眾黨、監察院、行政院

Facts:
- Delayed the review until more than 2/3 of the session had passed

## 國際技能競賽台灣獲獎率9成 歷屆國手就業前景好

- Published: 2026-09-28T17:26:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609280150.aspx
- anchor: #n3074214
- Companies mentioned: 跨國企業、跨國車廠

Facts:
- 台灣代表隊獲獎率達9成
- Including 3 gold medals
- Taiwan sent 53 competitors to this year's competition
- Competing in 47 categories
- A total of 3 gold, 3 silver, 7 bronze and 30 merit awards
- Awards were won in 43 categories in total
- Overall award rate rises to 91.5% from 86% at the previous competition

## Lunch controversy at Taipei's 金華國中; principal vows in open letter to review food safety

- Published: 2026-09-28T17:25:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609280149.aspx
- anchor: #n3074215
- Companies mentioned: 金華國中、中央社、民主進步黨、台北市議員、教育局、蔣萬安、黃啟清、簡舒培

Facts:
- School receives report of diarrhea from 1 student
- Another 2 students in the same class feel unwell
- After students and teachers ate savory squid from school lunches on the 4th
- 5 days later (after the sample-retention period had expired)
- Disclosed by councilors and media on the 23rd

## The “ocean current” phenomenon; Shen Po-yang says it represents all of Taiwan and a desire for a new way of governance

- Published: 2026-09-28T17:21:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609280148.aspx
- anchor: #n3074148
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、台南之友挺沈伯洋後援會、台北市長蔣萬安、台北市研考會

Facts:
- At the same time, it seemed as if 50,000 people were online scrambling for spots
- The campaign headquarters' launch rally is scheduled for Oct. 4 on Beiping East Road

## Factors including rising crude oil prices weigh on Indian stocks, which plunge

- Published: 2026-09-28T17:19:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609280147.aspx
- anchor: #n3074149
- Companies mentioned: 印度斯坦時報、印度時報、今日印度、孟買證券交易所、布倫特原油、美國、以色列、伊朗、川普

Facts:
- The 孟買證券交易所 Sensitive Index (Sensex index) falls more than 1,007 points
- To 72,888 points
- A decline of 1.36%
- India's Nifty 50 falls 317 points
- To 22,823 points
- A decline of 1.16%
- To $107.8 a barrel
- Rises more than 3%
- Sold nearly 190 billion rupees' worth
- About NT$62.9 billion
- Cumulative sales have exceeded 2.5 trillion rupees
- About NT$830 billion

## Chiang Han aims for 10 wins: “Not one game has been easy”; Ye praises what stands out in his performance

- Published: 2026-09-28T17:19:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609280146.aspx
- anchor: #n3074150
- Companies mentioned: 味全龍隊、中央社

Facts:
- A 1.36 ERA
- 132 strikeouts
- A total of 9 wins
- 3 pitchers have 10 wins
- Getting 15 wins should be no problem
- 20 appearances
- 18 quality starts
- 63 wins and 51 losses
- 6 games remain in the regular season

## Analysis: Xi-Trump meeting brings a honeymoon period, but attention turns to whether 川普 will change course again

- Published: 2026-09-28T17:14:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609280145.aspx
- anchor: #n3074145
- Companies mentioned: 波音

Facts:
- By September, it had involved more than $200 billion in imported goods
- Starting in July, a 25% tariff will also be imposed on $34 billion worth of goods

## 世界先進 opens Singapore plant; new capacity sold out, company considers building 2nd plant

- Published: 2026-09-28T17:12:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202609280144.aspx
- anchor: #n3074146
- Companies mentioned: 世界先進、恩智浦、新加坡願景半導體製造公司、台積電、輝達、Google、博通、美光科技、凸版、力成科技

Facts:
- Planned to spend $7.8 billion to build the wafer plant
- Cut the investment amount to $6.7 billion
- Took just 18 months from construction start to trial production
- Yield for the first batch of chips reaches at least 99%
- VSMC has hired about 1,000 employees
- Plans to increase its workforce to about 1,600
- Foreign direct investment in 新加坡's manufacturing industry rebounded last year to 7.96 billion Singapore dollars
- About NT$197.8 billion

## Wei Ping-cheng proposes waiving health insurance premiums for seniors; Chen Su-yue focuses on 4 education priorities

- Published: 2026-09-28T17:08:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609280143.aspx
- anchor: #n3074147
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、民進黨、Facebook

Facts:
- Waive health insurance premiums for all county residents aged 65 and older and Indigenous residents aged 55 and older
- Seek to raise the monthly allowance for elderly farmers to NT$12,000
- Raise Teachers' Day gift to NT$1,000
- Central government childbirth subsidy of NT$100,000, with Changhua adding another NT$100,000
- Expand the Children's Card to ages 0 to 6 and raise its points to 12,000

## Taichung senior citizens' EasyCard can be used for taxis; maximum subsidy of NT$100 per ride starting 10/1

- Published: 2026-09-28T17:01:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609280142.aspx
- anchor: #n3074079
- Companies mentioned: 台中市政府、交通局、台中市敬老愛心卡

Facts:
- Maximum subsidy of NT$100 per ride
- NT$85 per ride
- 428,000 trips
- 12 taxi dispatch fleets
- More than 5000 taxis

## Online users question why he has not said “Taiwan” in more than 3 years; 蔣萬安: Rumors

- Published: 2026-09-28T17:00:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609280141.aspx
- anchor: #n3074080
- Companies mentioned: 蔣萬安、民進黨、台灣客家總商會

Facts:
- 2026 Nine-in-One Elections

## 1 of 3 junior high school students who were swimming at Kaohsiung’s Dahu Pumping Station went under; police and firefighters search for the student

- Published: 2026-09-28T16:54:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609280140.aspx
- anchor: #n3074078
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市政府消防局、高雄市政府警察局湖內分局

Facts:
- 3 junior high school students
- 1 person went under for unknown reasons
- The Fire Department dispatched 6 vehicles
- Dispatched 6 vehicles and 2 boats
- Dispatched 6 vehicles, 2 boats and 12 personnel

## “2026 Kaohsiung Love．Moon Hot Air Balloon” launches, drawing more than 50,000 visits in 4 days

- Published: 2026-09-28T16:53:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609280139.aspx
- anchor: #n3073949
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市觀光局、中央社、土雞城餐飲業

Facts:
- More than 50,000 visits
- Surpassed 10,000 visits
- 9成以上
- 28 meters

## Rising oil prices strengthen rate-hike expectations; gold plunges more than 2% to a nearly 2-month low

- Published: 2026-09-28T16:53:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609280138.aspx
- anchor: #n3073950
- Companies mentioned: 美國聯邦準備理事會、KCM Trade、芝加哥商品交易所集團

Facts:
- Spot gold falls 2.7%
- Spot gold falls 2.7% to $4171.85 an ounce
- U.S. gold futures also fall 2.7% to $4204.30
- Raise the target range for the policy rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3.75% to 4%
- Traders now expect a 69% chance of a Fed rate hike in October
- Spot silver falls 4.3%
- Spot silver falls 4.3% to $61.51 an ounce
- Platinum falls 2.8%
- Platinum falls 2.8% to $1728.43
- Palladium falls 3.1%
- Palladium falls 3.1% to $1227.67

## Yeh Jun-chang praises Liu Ji-hong for withstanding pressure at the Asian Games; whether he plays after rejoining the team on the 30th to be reassessed

- Published: 2026-09-28T16:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609280137.aspx
- anchor: #n3073951
- Companies mentioned: 味全龍隊、富邦悍將、樂天桃猿

Facts:
- Went 11-for-23 overall
- Including 2 home runs and 4 doubles
- Drove in 8 runs
- Batting average of 4 tenths and 78 thousandths

## EU considers tightening pesticide residue rules, raising uncertainty for agricultural exports to Europe

- Published: 2026-09-28T16:43:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609280136.aspx
- anchor: #n3069599
- Companies mentioned: 歐盟委員會、歐洲食品安全局、世界貿易組織、美國、巴西、澳洲、日本、韓國、紐西蘭、印度

Facts:
- The 歐盟委員會 proposed a draft “Comprehensive Revision of Food and Feed Safety” in December 2025

## Nagoya Asian Games face a string of shuttle and venue problems; internal documents reveal major chaos in preparations

- Published: 2026-09-28T16:38:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609280135.aspx
- anchor: #n3069570
- Companies mentioned: GL events Japan、GL events集團

Facts:
- Contract value reaches 63 billion yen
- The total value of GL’s proposed venue preparation and operations plan at one point rose to 81.4 billion yen
- 184億日圓 above the original contract value of 63 billion yen

## 慶祝教師節 台中孔廟祭孔大典延續傳統禮制

- Published: 2026-09-28T16:37:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609280134.aspx
- anchor: #n3069571
- Companies mentioned: 台中孔廟、志聖工業

Facts:
- Ceremony marking the 2576th anniversary of Confucius’ birth
- 64 ritual dancers
- 34 ceremonial steps

## High temperatures spread to 10 counties and cities; Taipei’s Zhongzheng District reaches 36.7 degrees

- Published: 2026-09-28T16:36:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609280133.aspx
- anchor: #n3069572
- Companies mentioned: 交通部中央氣象署

Facts:
- Taipei’s Zhongzheng District records the highest temperature at 36.7 degrees
- New Taipei’s Xizhi District reaches 36.6 degrees

## No hit-and-run sign; I just wanted to advance my teammate. Lin Tse-pin: Good thing Shen Hao-wei saved me

- Published: 2026-09-28T16:33:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609280132.aspx
- anchor: #n3069567
- Companies mentioned: 富邦悍將、中信兄弟

Facts:
- Batting average of 3 tenths and 26 thousandths
- The Guardians win 2-1 in the final

## 高虹安 highlights childcare achievements; 莊競程 canvasses during the holiday weekend to win support

- Published: 2026-09-28T16:30:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609280131.aspx
- anchor: #n3069568
- Companies mentioned: 高虹安、莊競程、新竹市、華德福實驗學校、新竹通APP

Facts:
- 10 public childcare locations are currently planned
- Capacity to care for a total of 535 children
- 4 childcare centers have joined the holiday on-call childcare service
- Plans to expand guidance next year to all 90 public and private childcare centers in the city
- Footage from about 1500 camera lenses uploaded to the cloud

## Nominated for Golden Bell hosting award, Tsai Shang-hua calls Tseng Kuo-cheng “chief professor”

- Published: 2026-09-28T16:29:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609280130.aspx
- anchor: #n3069569
- Companies mentioned: 全民星攻略

Facts:
- The quiz show “全民星攻略” has been on the air for 7 years
- The 61st Golden Bell Awards’ “Host in a Variety Show” award

## Chinese localities publish personal cellphone numbers of officials; party journal warns of “new formalism”

- Published: 2026-09-28T16:26:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609280129.aspx
- anchor: #n3069565
- Companies mentioned: 中共、湖南省常寧市、湖南衡陽市、新疆維吾爾自治區阿勒泰地區哈巴河縣、四川省青神縣、安徽亳州、安徽省人大常委會、澎湃新聞、新加坡聯合早報

Facts:
- Published cellphone numbers for 132 leading officials in city-level, municipal departments and township and subdistrict offices
- Permanent population of about 750,000
- Published the cellphone numbers of 202 officials
- Received 9 calls
- 6 text messages

## Using a skeleton figure to convey “I’m so lucky,” an animator father talks with his children about life and death [Book excerpt]

- Published: 2026-09-28T16:22:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609285002.aspx
- anchor: #n3069553
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、圓神出版

Facts:
- Attracted 6 million followers

## Canadian lawmaker praises Taiwan’s strength in education and culture, supports meaningful participation in the United Nations

- Published: 2026-09-28T16:21:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609280128.aspx
- anchor: #n3069554
- Companies mentioned: 加拿大執政自由黨、保守黨、台灣廠商、Epoch Times、中央社

Facts:
- 928 Teachers’ Day
- Nearly 100 overseas school principals and teachers

## NYT: China skeptical of AI doomsday theories, sees AI as a powerful force for developing countries

- Published: 2026-09-28T16:17:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609280127.aspx
- anchor: #n3069555
- Companies mentioned: Anthropic、中國AI安全開放社區、安遠AI、中國人工智慧企業、美國AI企業

Facts:
- China’s top 10 artificial intelligence companies
- Only 5 have publicly released relevant assessment results

## Oil prices and bond yields climb; Japanese stocks close lower

- Published: 2026-09-28T16:13:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609280126.aspx
- anchor: #n3069556
- Companies mentioned: 日經225指數、東證股價指數

Facts:
- The Japanese stock market benchmark 日經225指數 closes down 486.58 points, or 0.73%
- The Japanese stock market benchmark 日經225指數 closes down 486.58 points, or 0.73%, at 65877.62 points.
- 東證股價指數 closes down 16.59 points, or 0.40%
- 東證股價指數 closes down 16.59 points, or 0.40%, at 4112.00 points

## Getting cosmetic surgery in South Korea? Don’t just say “I’m already here”—watch for gaps in aftercare and pitfalls when seeking compensation

- Published: 2026-09-28T16:12:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609280125.aspx
- anchor: #n3069552
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- Prices can be as low as 2/3 of those in Taiwan

## 澎湖龍門安良廟 holds an opening ceremony for the “龍德千歲號,” with sea trials scheduled for November

- Published: 2026-09-28T16:05:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609280124.aspx
- anchor: #n3069499
- Companies mentioned: 澎湖龍門安良廟

Facts:
- The “龍德千歲號” sacred vessel is 38 chi long
- Completed after nearly 7 months
- 澎湖龍門安良廟 has a history of more than 300 years
- Worshipped at the temple for more than 70 years
- In 117, the “Tour of the Heavenly River” will send the three princes of the Yang, Zhu and Zhang mansions back to heaven to report

## A car sideswipes a 淡海輕軌 train; driver suspected of causing crash with an illegal left turn

- Published: 2026-09-28T16:02:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202609280123.aspx
- anchor: #n3069500
- Companies mentioned: 新北捷運公司、淡海輕軌

Facts:
- At around 1 p.m. today
- At the entrance to Lane 306, Section 1, Binhai Road
- The woman’s breath test registered 0
- 1:23 p.m.

## Explosive device found near a U.K. base used by 美軍; authorities investigate possible Iranian involvement

- Published: 2026-09-28T16:01:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609280122.aspx
- anchor: #n3069501
- Companies mentioned: 英國反恐警察、英國衛報、英國時任首相施凱爾、美軍

Facts:
- 3 vans
- These 5 people

## 亞運桌球林昀儒男單惜敗林詩棟 止步4強獲銅牌

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:57:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202609280121.aspx
- anchor: #n3069497
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- World No. 6
- Ninth consecutive loss
- His 2nd medal

## Heavy rain and flooding in Thailand; experts cite data and say repeat of 2011 megaflood unlikely

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:54:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609280120.aspx
- anchor: #n3069363
- Companies mentioned: 曼谷商業報、蘭實大學、泰國皇家灌溉局、泰國農業大學、泰國地理資訊和太空技術發展局

Facts:
- The disaster killed more than 500 people
- In 2011, the level peaked at 4600 cubic meters per second
- The 泰國皇家灌溉局 has raised the discharge from the Chao Phraya Dam to about 1850 cubic meters per second
- Flooding in August 2011 covered a cumulative area of about 912,000 hectares
- This August, the area was less than 64,000 hectares

## Low European inventories and Asian efforts to shore up their economies point to a looming battle for natural gas

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:51:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609280119.aspx
- anchor: #n3069364
- Companies mentioned: 帝石、摩根士丹利、波士頓顧問公司、高盛

Facts:
- The Platts Japan-Korea Marker (Platts JKM) briefly neared $30 per million British thermal units (MMBtu, a unit commonly used to price natural gas in international energy markets) in mid-September
- It has only recently fallen back to $25.29
- Trading prices in Europe also climbed to a high of $24.62
- Pakistan and Bangladesh have recently bought multiple LNG spot cargoes at prices of $25 per million British thermal units
- $30 per million British thermal units may already be the ceiling for Asian countries
- 高盛預測今冬LNG價格恐上看每百萬英熱35美元

## 黃國昌赴彰化輔選民眾黨小雞 邱建富也到場力挺

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:48:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609280118.aspx
- anchor: #n3069365
- Companies mentioned: 民眾黨、中國國民黨、民進黨

## Shen Po-yang draws crowds during visit to Taichung; Lu Hsiu-yen says Chiang Wan-an and Chiang Chi-chen remain in a stable electoral position

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:43:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609280117.aspx
- anchor: #n3069355
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、國民黨

Facts:
- About 2 months remain until the election

## 俄無人機攻擊基輔郊區市場 烏克蘭多處遇襲5人死亡

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:42:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609280116.aspx
- anchor: #n3069356
- Companies mentioned: ロシア、ウクライナ、ゼレンスキー、基輔、蘇密州、ハルコフ州、索菲スカ．博爾夏希夫卡、Vitali Klitschko

Facts:
- 2 people died
- 3 people killed
- About 10 people injured
- 9 people injured
- 6 injured people are receiving treatment in hospital

## Flooding in Thailand causes 11 billion baht in losses; GDP growth could fall to 2.1%

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:41:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609280115.aspx
- anchor: #n3069357
- Companies mentioned: Rangsit University

Facts:
- The flooding could cause economic losses of at least 11 billion baht nationwide
- The flooding is expected to reduce this year's gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate by 0.3 percentage points, to 2.1%
- 320 millimeters of rain fell over two or three days last week
- At least 8 people were killed
- More than 580,000 households were affected

## 美中300億美元商品對等降稅 白宮公布雙方商品清單

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:35:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202609280111.aspx
- anchor: #n3069321
- Companies mentioned: 白宮、美國、中國

Facts:
- 美國可能調降77類中國商品的關稅
- 中國的清單則涵蓋逾1600類美國商品
- 中國也同意2027年及2028年至少從美國進口1000萬公噸煤炭

## Taiwanese band 「三個人」 takes the stage at Turkish music festival, showcasing the power of cultural diplomacy

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:34:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202609280114.aspx
- anchor: #n3069318
- Companies mentioned: 三個人、3PEOPLEMUSIC、康雅國際神秘音樂節、International Konya Mystic Music Festival、駐土耳其代表處、康雅市文藝及社會事務處、駐土耳其代表黃志揚、郭靖沐、潘宜彤、任重、巴黎文化奧運、WOMEX世界音樂博覽會

Facts:
- The 23rd 「康雅國際神秘音樂節」 in Turkey
- 「康雅國際神秘音樂節」 runs from the 21st to the 30th

## Young teacher fulfills dream with internship at an elementary school in Iceland, designing sustainability lessons so no student is left behind

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:33:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202609280113.aspx
- anchor: #n3069319
- Companies mentioned: 青年百億海外圓夢基金計畫、教育部青年發展署、台美見習營、華盛頓州教育主管機關、區域性教育中介組織、AI教室實驗室

Facts:
- Registration for the 116年度青年百億海外圓夢基金計畫 will officially open on 115年10月30日

## President Lai appeals to the Legislative Yuan: Taiwan's drone industry just needs a tailwind

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:32:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609280112.aspx
- anchor: #n3069320
- Companies mentioned: 中科院、國防部、經濟部

Facts:
- Nearly NT$60 billion in supplementary funding
- 中科院投入超過新台幣11億元
- Nearly NT$6.9 billion in central government funding
- 經濟部從去年起到2030年預計投入442億元
- Taiwan's drone industry output reached NT$12.9 billion last year
- More than 2.5 times the previous year's figure
- More than 267 companies are currently involved in systems integration and the manufacture of key components

## 國發會攜手台積電等14家企業 赴矽谷攬才深化台美交流

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:28:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202609280110.aspx
- anchor: #n3069247
- Companies mentioned: 國發會、台積電、聯發科、台達電、Salesforce、立創科技、台達電子、台灣大哥大、台灣先藝科技、台灣美光、台灣應用材料、艾斯特拉、拓布拉、東京威力科創、滿拓科技、緯創、聯發科技、工研院、中研院

Facts:
- More than 3,000 people took part

## Endgame returns to topple rivals and claim No. 1 at the North American box office

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:24:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609280109.aspx
- anchor: #n3069176
- Companies mentioned: 復仇者聯盟：終局之戰、Avengers: Endgame、北美院線聯盟、Exhibitor Relations、娛樂經銷研究、Franchise Entertainment Research、惡靈古堡：爆發夜、Resident Evil、野獸之心、Heart of the Beast、實境誘捕、Primetime、抓馬戀人、The Drama、奧德賽、The Odyssey、沙丘：第三部、Dune: Part III、誤闖遺忘島、Forgotten Island

Facts:
- It currently ranks second in box office history, with $2.8 billion
- The superhero film added $26 million in North America over the past weekend, bringing its worldwide total to $86 million
- Runner-up at the North American weekend box office was 「惡靈古堡：爆發夜」 (Resident Evil), which took in about $23.3 million. After 2 weeks in theaters, its global box office total exceeded $196 million
- Ranking third was 「野獸之心」 (Heart of the Beast), starring Brad Pitt, which opened in North America with about $20 million
- In fourth place was another film opening this weekend, 「實境誘捕」 (Primetime), a new release starring Robert Pattinson, with box office of about 1,920

## Sun Ke-fang challenges herself by teaching in English and broadens her horizons with a new agency

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:20:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609280108.aspx
- anchor: #n3069177
- Companies mentioned: 金馬海外工作坊、好萊塢

Facts:
- Sun Ke-fang is marking 10 years since her debut
- She has made 3 bids for the Golden Bell Award for Best Actress
- After taking a break for 1 or 2 years
- An acting career may last only 6 years
- She wants to act for 60 years

## Head of China's Asian Games delegation: Traditional strongholds face challenges, results fall short of expectations

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:20:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202609280107.aspx
- anchor: #n3069178
- Companies mentioned: 中國體育代表團、中國體育總局、中國體育報、新華社、中央社

Facts:
- 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
- The record of 9 consecutive Asian Games titles in men's team table tennis

## 爭取年輕人支持認同 國民黨提供平台耕耘青年世代

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:20:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609280106.aspx
- anchor: #n3069179
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、KMT STUDIO、革實院

Facts:
- More than 300 young people formed the 「K棒行動陣線」

## 泰勒絲MTV大獎獲獎數破紀錄 瑪丹娜抱回年度藝人

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:17:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202609280105.aspx
- anchor: #n3069180
- Companies mentioned: 泰勒絲、瑪丹娜、職業美式足球聯盟、碧昂絲、桃莉芭頓、超脫合唱團、Blackpink、凱西瑪絲葛蕾、泰迪史威姆斯、sombr、蕾伊、史努比狗狗、哥倫比亞廣播集團、CBS、MTV

Facts:
- 36歲的泰勒絲
- Previously, she had won 30 VMA trophies
- 68歲的瑪丹娜

## Avian flu monitoring expands in Taoyuan's Dayuan District; 12 poultry farms within a 5-kilometer radius of the affected farm

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:15:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609280104.aspx
- anchor: #n3069173
- Companies mentioned: 桃園市農業局、桃園市養雞協會、防檢署

Facts:
- 12 poultry farms within a 5-kilometer radius of the affected farm
- About 2,500 guinea fowl at the farm were culled
- A total of 16 cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza have been confirmed across Taiwan this year
- Maximum fine of NT$1 million

## 張啓楷總部成立 柯文哲：2黨共推人選是重要里程碑

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:12:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202609280103.aspx
- anchor: #n3069174
- Companies mentioned: 民眾黨、國民黨、張啓楷競選總部、柯文哲、黃國昌、鄭麗文、黃敏惠、蔡明顯

Facts:
- His candidacy was considered unlikely to succeed 8 years ago

## 「高速青春」 music showcase kicks off at Kaohsiung's Pier-2 Art Center, drawing crowds for performances by emerging bands

- Published: 2026-09-28T15:08:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202609280102.aspx
- anchor: #n3069175
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市青年局、淺堤Shallow Levée、小鹿在比特山上、逆行後室NS HOUSE、夕陽武士Sunset Samurai、胖虎punkhoo

Facts:
- Since the 「高速青春」 youth music development program began 6 years ago
- It has held more than 160 events
- It has nurtured 9 youth bands from Kaohsiung
- 「2026城市嶼浪」活動
- A total of 8 youth bands took turns performing