AI News 180m Report｜2026-09-29 21:00–24:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 76 items from 3 sources; Japan, 15 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Taiwanese company 昀光科技 to complete next-generation AI glasses prototype in Decemberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105283https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105283Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:52:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA昀光科技 Chairman Pan Chung-kuang said the company expects to complete a prototype of its next-generation AI glasses in December. The product will use silicon-based OLED microdisplay technology, offering color display, lower costs and greater eye comfort. Japan's population falls by more than 3.17 million in 5 years; foreign workforce hits record highhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105281https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105281Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:37:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJapan's 2025 census showed that the total population fell by more than 3.17 million from 2020 to just over 122.97 million, marking the third population decline on record. Meanwhile, the foreign-national population hit a record of more than 3.84 million, and the number of residents with specified skilled worker status also rose to more than 440,000, reflecting changes in the labor force structure. U.S.-Canada trade war escalates as ban on Canadian alcohol and other goods entering U.S. takes effecthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105240https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105240Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:27:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe United States has imposed new import bans on Canada covering various alcoholic beverages, whey protein and some heavy motorcycles, in response to Canada's retaliatory tariffs on about US$20 billion worth of U.S. exports. Taiwan Affairs Office deputy director Zhao Shitong appointed head of Fujian United Front Work Departmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105162https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105162Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:23:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan Affairs Office deputy director Zhao Shitong appointed head of Fujian United Front Work Department French high school students protest resource shortages and excessive class hours; schools blocked, clashes with policehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105159https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105159Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:11:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFrench high school students, dissatisfied with resource shortages, excessive class hours and overcrowded classes, have staged protests and blocked schools in cities across the country since last week, with clashes breaking out between police and students at some campuses. Meanwhile, several unions have called nationwide demonstrations and strikes against Prime Minister Lecornu's budget-cutting plan. Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115236 has 2 top-prize winnershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105158https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105158Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:09:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Daily Cash 539 draw No. 115236 was held, with 2 top-prize winners receiving NT$8 million each. There were also 183 second-prize winners, 40 first-prize winners in the 3-digit lottery and 4 first-prize winners in the 4-digit lottery. Lotto jackpot rolls over for 6 consecutive draws; next prize pool could reach NT$230 millionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105160https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105160Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:07:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA大樂透第115092期頭獎槓龜連6槓，下期（10月2日）預估銷售新台幣1.5至1.7億元，頭獎金額上看2.3億元。 Documentary 'Island Builders: A Century's Gamble' screens in 吉隆坡, deepening industry and talent exchangehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105161https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105161Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:06:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe documentary 'Island Builders: A Century's Gamble' screened in 吉隆坡. 馬來西亞台灣商會聯合總會 and Taiwan's representative in 馬來西亞 hope the screening will deepen exchanges in the semiconductor industry, technology and talent between 台灣 and 馬來西亞. Estonia accuses Russia of deliberate sabotage; EU and NATO voice supporthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105156https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105156Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:59:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAEstonia accused Russia of planning an arson attack on defense company 米爾雷姆機器人公司. EU and NATO leaders expressed support for Estonia and Ukraine, while the Kremlin denied the accusation. 海基會辦台商秋節座談 邱垂正遺憾上海台商又缺席https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105157https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105157Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:56:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA海基會舉辦2026大陸台商秋節座談，陸委會主委邱垂正致詞時對上海台商多次缺席表示遺憾，並強調政府將作為台商後盾。與會者包括蘇嘉全、羅文嘉等官員及台企聯代表，活動內容涵蓋中共新規對台商影響之專題座談。 Oil prices retreat and tech-stock optimism lifts sentiment; S&P and Nasdaq open higherhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105034https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105034Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:53:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAFalling oil prices and Anthropic's disclosure of IPO details lifted tech stocks, with the S&P 500 and 那斯達克指數 opening higher 9 winning NT$10 million uniform-invoice prizes issued at 4 major retail outlets; one winner spent NT$10 on a drinkhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105032https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105032Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:50:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe NT$10 million special prize for the 115 July-August uniform-invoice period was drawn on the 25th. Four major retail outlets (統一超商, FamilyMart, 萊爾富 and PX Mart) issued a total of 9 NT$10 million prizes. One consumer won the prize after spending just NT$10 on a drink. Japanese boy band JO1 targets U.S. after 7 years since debut; North American tour of 5 cities kicks offhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105033https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105033Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:46:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAJapanese boy band JO1 officially entered the U.S. market 7 years after its debut, holding a U.S. debut announcement ceremony in Tokyo. The group announced that it will release its U.S. debut EP 'ANIMAL' on Oct. 2 and embark on its first North American tour across 5 cities. 5 vehicles collide on the Xincheng embankment road in Xinzhuang, New Taipei; 7 injured, 4 taken to hospitalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105030https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105030Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:41:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA collision involving 5 vehicles occurred tonight on the Xincheng embankment road in Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City, leaving 7 people injured, 4 of whom were taken to hospital. Police are investigating to determine responsibility. More convenient exercise options across Taipei and New Taipei; cross-city passes to be piloted at 25 venues in Octoberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105031https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105031Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:41:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台北市體育局 announced that a cross-city sports cooperation program between Taipei and New Taipei will be piloted starting Oct. 1, allowing Taipei residents to redeem tickets with U coins for use at 25 venues across the 2 cities. 富崴控遭扣近60億資金 台電駁斥：未完工退款即違法https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105028https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105028Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:33:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe dispute between 台電 and offshore wind Phase 2 contractor 富崴能源 is escalating. 富崴控 alleges 台電 is withholding nearly 6 billion yuan in performance bond and retention payments. 台電 denies the claim, saying it is illegal to demand a refund before the project is completed, and accuses 富崴能源 of mortgaging turbines whose ownership had already been transferred to its parent company, 森崴. French public debt reaches 119% of GDP, highest since World War IIhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105027Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:29:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA法國國家統計及經濟研究局（Insee）數據顯示，法國公共債務於今年第2季末達3兆5955億歐元，創二戰後新高；以GDP占比計為119%，亦為歷史最高紀錄。 劉承佑 and 李宗賢 deliver timely hits with the bases loaded as 悍將 take first win in minor-league championship serieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105025https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105025Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:22:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe CPBL minor-league championship series got underway, with 富邦悍將 beating 台鋼雄鷹 9-4 on timely bases-loaded hits by 劉承佑 and 李宗賢 to take the opening game. New Taipei girl paraded with placard bearing obscene words; father suspected of violating protection order, prosecutors seek detention without visitationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105024https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105024Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:16:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA girl was paraded with a placard bearing obscene words in Sanchong, New Taipei City. Police arrested her father on suspicion of violating a protection order. After questioning him, prosecutors sought his detention and a ban on visits. The girl has been placed in emergency care by the Social Affairs Bureau. 3 Italian groups cap fuel prices, drawing consumers and protests from small fuel retailershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105022https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105022Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:14:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATo ease soaring fuel prices, Italy's 埃尼 (Eni) Group was first to set a price cap, followed by Azerbaijan's SOCAR and Kuwait's Q8. The move drew crowds of consumers to gas stations and protests from small independent retailers over unfair competition. 馬來西亞遣返緬甸移民 聯合國難民署表憂心https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105023https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105023Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:12:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAMalaysia has begun the first phase of an operation to repatriate about 1,500 Myanmar nationals. The UN (聯合國) refugee agency (UNHCR) voiced concern, saying conditions in Myanmar do not allow for a safe, dignified and sustainable return. Taiwan Lottery 539 draw No. 115236https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104897https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104897Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:51:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe winning numbers for Taiwan Lottery 539 draw No. 115236 are 13, 28, 06, 26 and 17; the 3-Star winning number is 891, and the 4-Star winning number is 2946. Indonesia tightens management of natural resource exports; single-window system to take effect next yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104898https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104898Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:51:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe Indonesian government is strengthening oversight of natural resource exports through 達南塔拉資源公司 (DSI). A single-window system is expected to be fully implemented next January. During the current transition period, more than 6,500 documents have been analyzed, involving over US$14 billion. “Shark-chasing” craze sweeps South Korea as nearly 610,000 flock to Busan to see lost shortfin makohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104899https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104899Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:47:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNANearly 610,000 people have flocked to a waterfront park in Busan, South Korea, to see “Little North Port,” a shortfin mako that strayed off course. Repeated attempts by authorities to guide it back to the sea have failed, and they are expected to resume the effort in the coming days with a specially designed net. Taiwan Lottery Grand Lotto draw No. 115092https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104896https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104896Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:41:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe winning numbers for tonight's Taiwan Lottery Grand Lotto draw No. 115092 are 02, 04, 38, 01, 30 and 13, with 27 as the special number. The Mid-Autumn bonus numbers were also announced. 亞運 shooting silver for 楊昆弼 in men's trap; boxer 陳念琴 reaches gold-medal bout for first timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104893https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104893Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:39:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAt the Nagoya Asian Games, 楊昆弼 won silver in shooting's men's trap and boxer 陳念琴 reached the gold-medal bout for the first time. 施劉俐伶 took silver in grappling, while the women's team sprint in cycling won bronze. Asian Games Sept. 30 Taiwan team schedule: 楊勇緯 takes the stage; compound archery teams vie for goldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104890https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104890Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:33:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA名古屋亞運台灣代表隊賽程更新，楊勇緯於男子60公斤級柔道亮相，射箭複合弓男女團體4強將對陣中國爭奪金牌戰門票，林郁婷及楊昆弼等選手亦將出賽。 Drug costs rise; 北市聯醫 to raise anesthesia fees for painless endoscopies in 116年https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104891https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104891Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:32:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA台北市立聯合醫院因應藥品成本上漲，無痛鏡檢麻醉費自116年1月1日起調漲約2成至5成；另健保給付藥品供自費使用之收費標準亦將調整，但年底前不會上路。 Hurricane Polo makes landfall in Mexico; seawater floods streets, schools closehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104892https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104892Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:32:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHurricane Polo made landfall on Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula, causing power outages, flooding and seawater to surge inland. Mexico’s military deployed nearly 7,000 troops in response, while the state of Baja California Sur announced school closures and opened about 169 shelters. The 美國國家颶風中心 said wind speeds reached 175 kilometers per hour, while meteorologists also monitored Tropical Storm Rachel. Chen Yi-chun’s campaign ad misuses party emblem; 民進黨 Taipei City chapter sends formal noticehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104848https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104848Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:29:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 民進黨 Taipei City chapter accused independent city council candidate Chen Yi-chun of misusing the party emblem in campaign advertisements. It has sent a formal notice demanding that she stop and remove the promotional materials. 玉山金 injects NT$16 billion into 三商壽, strengthening capital basehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104849https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104849Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:24:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA玉山金控代子公司三商美邦人壽完成160億元現金增資，該筆資金由金控100%認購，旨在強化資本體質；三商壽預計於2026年注資160億元、2027年再注資60億元，合計220億元，並將於12月1日更名為玉山人壽。 Bonnie Glaser: Trump-Xi meeting leaves major structural issues unresolved, giving Beijing time to prepare for long-term competitionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104769https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104769Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:20:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAU.S. scholar Bonnie Glaser said the Trump-Xi meeting paved the way for limited cooperation on issues including trade and artificial intelligence and established communication channels, but failed to resolve major structural issues in U.S.-China relations. She said the summit had strategic value for Xi Jinping, giving Beijing time to develop its economic, technological and military capabilities for long-term competition. The two sides also agreed to meet again at the APEC and G20 summits in 2027. Russian drones pound Kyiv; Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences engulfed in flameshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104770https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104770Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:20:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNARussian drones and missiles pounded Kyiv, setting fire to the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and causing casualties. Dnipro, Zaporizhzhia and other areas were also attacked, with civilians killed and injured. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Western allies to step up military aid, while Defense Minister Hemara canceled an overseas trip amid the tense situation. Accountants form support group; Su Chiao-hui hopes professionals from all fields will help govern the cityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104768https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104768Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:19:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASu Chiao-hui, the 民進黨 candidate for New Taipei City mayor, has formed an Accountants Support Group, seeking to bring together professionals from various fields to participate in city governance. Her proposals include using AI to reduce administrative workloads and inviting accountants to serve on a professional advisory team. Dispute over 台電 Phase 2 project escalates; 富崴 alleges nearly NT$6 billion withheld and seeks bankruptcyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104763https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104763Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:11:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAA dispute over 台電’s offshore wind power Phase 2 project has escalated, with contractor 富崴能源 accusing 台電 of withholding nearly NT$6 billion in deposits and retention payments and of transferring ownership of wind turbines without consent before sending them offshore for construction. 富崴 said it had reported the matter to police to seek accountability. Its parent company 森崴能源 announced today that its board had resolved to petition a court to declare 富崴 bankrupt. Boosted by capital markets, 壽險業 posts record-high profits for August and first 8 months of the yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104764https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104764Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:11:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAData released by the 金管會 showed that 壽險業 posted record-high profits for August and the first 8 months of the year, while net worth also reached a record high. 產險業 likewise reported strong profits and net worth. 農糧署 launches 4 themed tours combining farm experiences to showcase Hualien’s organic local flavorshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104762https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104762Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:56:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA農糧署’s Eastern Region Branch has launched 4 Hualien organic-themed tours that combine farm experiences, in partnership with 19 organic and eco-friendly brands and 6 lodging providers. Promotional prices start at NT$1,500 per person. 〈美股早盤〉油價、美債殖利率終於降溫！標普、那指開高喘口氣https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105035https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105035Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:39:34 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網U.S. stocks opened higher on Tuesday as oil prices and Treasury yields retreated, lifting the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Details of Anthropic’s IPO boosted tech stocks, but markets are awaiting employment data and AI events. 輝達’s profits surge, but its valuation lags behind! What is Wall Street worried about behind its 14.5-times price-to-earnings ratio?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105036https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105036Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:20:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網輝達 announced an additional US$150 billion in share buybacks, with its forward price-to-earnings ratio estimated at just 14.5, the lowest level in nearly a decade. Jensen Huang believes the stock is undervalued, but the market is concerned that its rapid growth may not last. OpenAI releases AI training safety guidelines: halt training if it goes off track; senior executives have veto powerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105037https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105037Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:10:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網OpenAI has announced AI training safety guidelines requiring safety cases to be completed before training. Senior executives have veto power, training automatically pauses if alerts go unaddressed, and the guidelines have been made public for feedback. Science park revenue in H1 rose 29.27% year over year to a record for the same period. National Science and Technology Council: AI and cloud demand are growing explosivelyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104900https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104900Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:56:57 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The National Science and Technology Council announced that science park revenue reached NT$3.54 trillion in the first half of 2026, up 29.27% year over year and a record for the same period. All 6 major industries grew, benefiting from surging demand for AI and high-performance computing, with the computer and peripherals industry leading with growth of 82.49%. McDonald's uses AI to generate “optimal pricing” for U.S. stores, raising franchisee and regulatory concernshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104901https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104901Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:50:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網McDonald's has introduced an AI pricing system that analyzes transactions at stores across the U.S. and competitors' prices to generate optimal local pricing, but the move has angered franchisees and raised antitrust concerns. More than shopping help! Meta's Muse targets small businesses and can even help find customershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104902https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104902Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:40:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Meta is expanding the use of its AI agent Muse with the launch of Muse for Small Business, which integrates multiple business tools to help small businesses manage operations and find customers. It offers free and subscription plans. Muse recently topped the free app rankings in the U.S. and Canada, with impressive download figures. U.S. stocks flash “overvaluation” warning! S&P 500 breadth shrinks sharply as markets face bond-market stormhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104903https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104903Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:30:06 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網BTIG technical strategist Jonathan Krinsky warned that the S&P 500 is near a record high, but only about 47.8% of its constituents are above their 200-day moving average, with internal divergence approaching levels seen during the dot-com bubble. The New York Stock Exchange has gone 213 trading days without a panic day, and after an extended period of market rotation, the risk of a catch-up decline is rising. In the bond market, global stocks will come under pressure if the 10-year Treasury yield breaks the 4.72% threshold. August PCE and September nonfarm data are due this week; if the data come in hot, the likelihood of a Fed rate hike in October will be revised higher. Taipei City leads 12 Taiwanese companies to Singapore Tech Week to showcase AI integration capabilities and pursue Southeast Asian opportunitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104904https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104904Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:17:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The Taipei City Department of Economic Development led 12 Taiwanese companies to Singapore Tech Week 2026, setting up a Taipei Pavilion to showcase AI and smart solutions and expand into Southeast Asian markets. Raw material prices continue to rise, but downstream demand remains weak; 豐興 holds rebar prices steadyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104905https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104905Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:14:52 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網豐興 Steel announced its prices for the week today. With downstream demand weak, it held both scrap purchase prices and rebar prices steady, even as international raw material prices continued to rise. Foreign investors continue selling after the holiday, offloading NT$63.2 billion; massive selling of Yuanta Taiwan Top 50 and 00406A, with both exceeding 60,000 lots, the mosthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104906https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104906Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:14:17 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taiwan stocks plunged 392.64 points on the first day after the long holiday, as foreign investors recorded net sales of NT$63.201 billion, heavily selling Yuanta Taiwan 50 and CTBC Taiwan High Dividend. The three major institutional investors posted combined net sales of NT$78.187 billion. Institutions said the market has shifted to short-term consolidation and a retest of lower levels. 富崴 clashes with Taipower! Taipower issues 3-point clarification: no payments overdue; alleges wind turbines were illegally mortgaged to parent company 森崴https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104907https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104907Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:10:22 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Taipower issued a 3-point clarification over a performance dispute with 富崴公司, the contractor for the second phase of an offshore wind power project. It said payments had never been delayed, 富崴公司 obstructed construction, and wind turbines were illegally mortgaged. Tokyo has seen rain for 34 consecutive days, the longest such stretch since records began in 1886, adding to inflationary pressurehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104908https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104908Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:10:03 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Tokyo has seen rain for 34 consecutive days, breaking the record dating back to 1886 and damaging agriculture, sending vegetable prices soaring and adding to inflationary pressure. 禾伸堂 reports unaudited August net profit up 285% year on year, EPS of NT$1.33; nearly 1 share of par value earned in the first 8 monthshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104642https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104642Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:50:55 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網禾伸堂 announced unaudited after-tax net profit of NT$220 million for August, up 285% year on year, with earnings per share of NT$1.33. Earnings per share for the first 8 months totaled NT$9.45. Strong demand for AI servers has lifted shipments of high-end MLCCs, with revenue up 33.2% year on year. 輝達’s Vera Rubin platform is expected to begin shipping in the fourth quarter, with a more pronounced contribution expected next year. The company is actively expanding capacity. US$850 billion returns opportunity! UPS wins exclusive deal with TikTok Shophttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104643https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104643Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:50:05 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網UPS and TikTok Shop have signed an exclusive agreement to offer packaging-free, label-free returns, processing them through nearly 10,000 Happy Returns locations as they target the returns management market. 3 major investment banks bullish on Taiwan! Investment review board approves NT$23.3 billion in foreign investment in a single day; Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan and Merrill Lynch inject NT$13.9 billion, nearly 6 tenthshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104644https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104644Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:45:53 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網The Ministry of Economic Affairs’ Investment Commission approved 10 major investment cases: 5 foreign investment cases totaling NT$23,341.7 million, including NT$13,941.7 million from 3 major foreign investment banks, accounting for nearly 6 tenths; and 5 outbound investment cases totaling US$3.5203 billion. 廣達, 緯創 and 英業達 are among companies expanding overseas. Walsin keeps October prices for base steel grades unchanged, raises prices for select alloy steel grades by NT$1,000 to NT$2,000 per metric tonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104645https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104645Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:44:02 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網華新麗華 announced its October prices, keeping base steel grades unchanged and raising prices only for select alloy steel grades. Prices for copper-bearing 304 and free-machining grades will rise NT$1,000 per metric ton, and 316 will increase NT$2,000 per metric ton. The increases reflect higher scrap stainless steel costs and elevated prices for key metal raw materials amid AI-driven demand. China introduces new interest subsidy policy for first-home mortgages, effective October 1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104646https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104646Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:40:08 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網China’s Ministry of Finance, People’s Bank of China and National Financial Regulatory Administration jointly issued a notice launching a nationwide, 1-year interest subsidy policy for first-home mortgages from October 1, 2026. Eligible households purchasing a first home that meets floor-area and price requirements will receive an interest subsidy at an annual rate of 1 percentage point, capped at 1 million yuan. The central and local governments will fund the subsidies. 9 banks back memory chip leader! Taiwan Cooperative Bank leads NT$22 billion syndicated loan for Macronix, successfully signedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104647https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104647Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:39:55 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Macronix International signed a NT$22 billion syndicated loan led by Taiwan Cooperative Bank, with 9 banks participating. The funds will be used to expand factory buildings and purchase equipment. Taiwan dollar and stocks slide after holiday; currency falls nearly 1 jiao to close at 31.876, a near 2-week lowhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104648https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104648Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:37:07 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網On the first trading day after the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, Taipei stocks and the Taiwan dollar weakened in tandem. The TAIEX fell below 4萬8千 points, closing at 47631.96, down 392.64 points, while foreign investors recorded net selling of NT$63.2 billion. The Taiwan dollar briefly fell more than 1 jiao against the U.S. dollar, breaking through 31.9, before closing at 31.876, down 9.6 cents and marking a near 2-week low. U.S. Treasuries were sold off and international oil prices rose, stoking market concerns about accelerating inflation. Stock markets across Asia generally fell. 4 台塑 Group companies team up with 中華化 to form a joint venture, with both sides holding more than half and moving into electronic-grade sulfuric acidhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104649https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104649Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:35:54 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網中華化 and 4 companies under the 台塑 Group have jointly established 台塑中華先進化學股份有限公司, with total capital of NT$6 billion. Each side will hold a 50% stake as they enter the electronic-grade sulfuric acid business. Production is expected to begin in December 2028. 森崴能源 subsidiary Fu Wei board approves bankruptcy filing; says 台電 should return NT$6 billion and is considering legal actionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104650https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104650Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:32:59 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Fu Wei Energy's board approved a bankruptcy filing amid a contract dispute with 台電 over the second phase of an offshore wind farm project. The company says 台電 should return NT$6 billion or face a lawsuit. 台電 said it had made payments in accordance with the law and completed the handover of the wind turbines. AI infrastructure investment races ahead of demand! Bain: Industry must generate US$6 trillion in revenue by 2031, with a US$4.2 trillion shortfallhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104651https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104651Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:30:04 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Bain & Company’s annual global technology report says investment in AI infrastructure far exceeds demand. By 2031, the industry will need to generate US$6 trillion in annual revenue to justify the investment, but current revenue is only US$1.8 trillion, leaving a US$4.2 trillion shortfall. CEO poached by Meta; MongoDB shares plungehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104652https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104652Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:05:56 +0900Taiwan鉅亨網Meta has launched an enterprise platform and recruited MongoDB CEO Desai, sending MongoDB shares down nearly 20%. MongoDB has urgently appointed Ittycheria as interim CEO and reaffirmed its financial forecast. Analysts say the leadership change could affect the company’s stability, though its strategic position remains advantageous. Standard Chartered Bank reports customer data leak after employee “sent text to wrong number”; FSC fines bank NT$2 millionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105095https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105095Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:49:08 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Financial Supervisory Commission fined Standard Chartered Bank NT$2 million under Article 129 of the Banking Act after an employee sent a text to the wrong number, exposing customer personal data, and the bank failed to establish a verification mechanism. Standard Chartered reported the incident voluntarily, and the FSC imposed the minimum fine after considering relevant factors. Another overseas base after Djibouti and Cambodia! 中國解放軍 plants flag in Southeast Asia, moves into Laos’ Ban Keun Airporthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105096https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105096Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:20:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒中國解放軍 has established a new overseas military outpost at Ban Keun Airport, about 64 kilometers north of the Laotian capital, Vientiane. The site operates as the “China-Laos Joint Support and Training Center” and mainly helps train Laotian air force pilots; it is jointly managed by the 2 countries. This is the third overseas base after Djibouti and Cambodia, raising concerns among Western countries about China’s military expansion. Holiday traffic gridlock！Huang Kuo-chang blasts “checking in from Germany”：Chen Shih-kai criticized for vanishing for 2 dayshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105097https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105097Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:01:11 +0900Taiwan風傳媒中秋與教師節連假交通壅塞，交通部長陳世凱稱已返國掌握狀況，但民眾黨主席黃國昌批評其神隱兩天，並呼籲立法院要求專案報告。 U.S. forces fully withdraw from Iraq！20-year war officially ends, but Kurds and military fear a “resurgence of Islamic State”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104960https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104960Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:40:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒U.S. forces will completely withdraw from Iraq on September 30, ending a war that lasted more than 20 years. Iran sees it as a victory, while Iraqis fear a power vacuum and an Islamic State resurgence. Japanese boy band JO1 holds North American launch event；members reveal Grammy collaboration secrets and differences between Asian and American tourshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104961https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104961Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:38:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒日本男團JO1於29日在東京舉行全美出道出發式，宣布10月發行英文EP《ANIMAL》並展開北美5城巡演，成員分享與葛萊美獎製作人Dem Jointz合作細節，強調「JO1-POP」獨特風格。 Department store sales surge over Mid-Autumn Festival holiday！Global Mall and Honhui post double-digit growth；“this product category” provides a key boosthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104962https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104962Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:35:51 +0900Taiwan風傳媒今年中秋連假，Global Mall與宏匯廣場業績分別成長15%與22%，3C新品、秋裝與餐飲為主要動能。 Explainer》Would Taiwan’s military and civil servants have to retake exams after unification？How would pay and seniority be calculated？Mainland scholar says “this condition” would allow them to stay：autonomy greater than in Hong Kong and Macauhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104963https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104963Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:32:09 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Hu Gen, director of the Center for Cross-Strait Relations at Macau University of Science and Technology, outlined at a symposium a vision for Taiwan as a special administrative region after unification. It included greater autonomy than Hong Kong and Macau, conditions for military and civil servants to remain in post, continuation of the electoral system, governance by patriots and economic support. 【新新聞】輝達剩16.5倍本益比 逼得黃仁勳出手了 但市場在怕什麼？https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104964https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104964Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:30:01 +0900Taiwan風傳媒美銀報告指出，AI Big 10（科技七雄加博通、超微、美光）已佔美股總市值約41%，與2000年網路泡沫頂峰時TMT佔比相同。輝達本益比降至16.5倍，促使黃仁勳出手，市場擔憂泡沫重演。 Blue-and-white support down to just 20%！Doctor slams Dai Lian：“There’s always a margin of sampling error”—might as well just announce 22 to 0https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104965https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104965Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Dai Lian released a poll showing support for the Democratic Progressive Party at 36.6%, the Kuomintang at 14.8% and the Taiwan People's Party at 5.6%, with approval of Lai Ching-te at 51.4%. Shen Cheng-nan questioned why support for the blue and white camps was so low, saying the result may reflect sampling error. 3 reasons why Lisa Su had to spend $8.2 billion to buy Fei-Fei Li’s company：AMD’s second-largest acquisition ever；chasing Nvidia is only one of themhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104966https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104966Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:10:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒AMD announced it would acquire World Labs, founded by Fei-Fei Li, in an all-stock deal worth $8.2 billion. The deal is AMD’s second-largest acquisition ever, aims to break into physical AI, and will see Li become chief scientist. Not just pay raises for military personnel, public servants and teachers! “This private school” approves across-the-board pay increases for faculty and staff; its substantial Teachers’ Day gift plan is revealedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104702https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104702Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:49:20 +0900Taiwan風傳媒東海大學 announced pay increases in line with those for military personnel, public servants and teachers. Its board approved increases of 2000 yuan each for professional allowances and supervisory position allowances, as well as a 4% across-the-board pay raise in the 116 academic year. President 張國恩 said this was a long-term commitment aimed at retaining and recruiting talent. From department stores to railways! 新光三越’s strongest anniversary-sale IP collaboration: the ultimate guide to the “Pokémon Train,” including schedules, fares and digital stamp collectinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104703https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104703Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:49:17 +0900Taiwan風傳媒新光三越週年慶首度攜手台鐵推出寶可夢30週年主題列車，將EMU800型列車打造成移動的寶可夢世界，活動自9月25日至12月13日，包含6趟特別體驗列車與平日常態運行。同時，新光三越近期接手台北車站商場經營，投入約10億元改造，藉此延伸「樞紐經濟」布局。 Indonesia’s national health insurance faces a financial crisis! 52 million people have unpaid premiums; government injects 35.1 billion in emergency fundinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104704https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104704Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:35:25 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Indonesian government is providing an additional 20 trillion rupiah to BPJS to address the financial crisis in the national health insurance program. As of September, premium revenue totaled 118 trillion rupiah, while medical benefits reached 132 trillion rupiah, leaving a 14 trillion rupiah shortfall. In addition, 52 million people have unpaid premiums. President Prabowo has ordered improvements to services and closer monitoring of the program’s future finances. 2026 Industry Gold Awards｜A rocky plot beside the highway nurtures a family: 二十 years of the Dream-Building Family’s “flying-geese” journeyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104705https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104705Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:12:55 +0900Taiwan風傳媒呂秀雪, chair of the Taoyuan Dream-Building Family Community Child Development Association, has spent 20 years supporting families of children with developmental delays. Starting in a rented 35-ping home, the group took on 1,800 ping of rocky land in 2016 to build a development center. Using a “flying-geese” approach, parents and volunteers take turns providing support. Through work exchanges and sharing community resources, the children learn communication and social skills. In recent years, the children have created picture books and podcasts, and the charity shop will move back to the entrance of the center. Saying no to e-cigarettes can be stylish, too: students from 六 schools across northern, central and southern Taiwan wear their smoke-free stance and showcase a fresh take on youthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104706https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104706Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:09:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒國民健康署舉辦「青春無一ㄢ Show自由」宣導記者會，與教育部國教署及六所高中職、大專院校學生合作，將拒菸宣導轉化為363件創意作品，如服裝、手機殼等，以年輕語言傳達拒菸態度。國健署長沈靜芬提醒電子煙尼古丁成癮風險，並公布114年青少年電子煙使用率3.7%。 Could 沈伯洋’s “wave” turn Taipei around? Professor goes against the grain on a pro-green talk show, predicts a “major flop”; media personality fires back: “Let’s bet”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104707https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104707Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:04:17 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The “wave” around Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate 沈伯洋 has recently gained momentum, with polls showing him just 1.2 percentage points behind 蔣萬安. 易元培, a professor at National Chi Nan University, said on the pro-green political talk show “驚爆新聞線” that the green camp was caught up in a trend similar to the earlier Han Kuo-yu wave and could suffer a “major flop in the mass recall” on the Nov. 28 election day. His remarks prompted fellow guest and media personality 陳敏鳳 to angrily challenge him: “Let’s bet.” Patent filed for a high-pressure sintering device that combines GPa-level pressure and electric-current sintering using a “general-purpose materials testing machine”—enabling low-temperature production of new materials such as transparent silica glass without a dedicated ultra-high-pressure press; can be connected to existing testing machineshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105282https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105282Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:40:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESスペースシードホールディングス and 岡山理科大学 have filed 2 patent applications for a high-pressure sintering device that connects to existing materials testing machines and combines GPa-level pressure with electric-current sintering (SPS). The device has been demonstrated to produce transparent silica glass at the low temperature of about 3 GPa and 500°C. Plans to establish クラリアホールディングス株式会社, linking 3 fields: IT, beauty and automobileshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105238https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105238Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:24:09 +0900JapanPR TIMESクラリアホールディングス株式会社 is scheduled to be established on September 30, 2026, as a holding company responsible for the management and oversight of 3 group companies. Capital: 10 million yen. Toshimi Tagawa holds a concert marking the 35th anniversary of her debut at Asakusa Public Hall in Tokyo. Looking back on 35 years, she performs 20 songs, including her new song 「いのち陽炎」!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105239https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105239Tue, 29 Sep 2026 23:17:07 +0900JapanPR TIMESEnka singer Toshimi Tagawa held a concert marking the 35th anniversary of her debut at Asakusa Public Hall in Tokyo, performing 20 songs, including her new song 「いのち陽炎」. Her single released by 日本コロムビア is enjoying a long run on the charts, and she is scheduled to release a collaboration song with the Kamen Rider series in June. 『18TRIP』 Main Story Season 2 『Reach for the Next Star』 release date announced!—New KOBE ward chiefs and cast revealed!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105155https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105155Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:45:08 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社リベル・エンタテインメント and 株式会社ポニーキャニオン announced that Season 2 of the main story of the game 『18TRIP』, 『Reach for the Next Star』, will begin streaming on October 9, 2026. They also announced the cast, including 5 new characters known as the “KOBE ward chiefs,” for a total of 10 cast members, as well as a commemorative event at Minatomirai Station on the 横浜高速鉄道 line. 株式会社DripSquare establishes U.S. subsidiary Matcha Otaku USA Inc. on October 1, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105029https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105029Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:42:04 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社DripSquare established Matcha Otaku USA Inc. in New York State on October 1, 2026, as its first overseas base. The company, which supports exports of Japanese food products, will strengthen customer service and its supply network in the North American market. [First in Japan] (according to the company’s own research) Notification of a Class II Regenerative Medicine Provision Plan for Cognitive Dysfunction Using Buccal Fat-Derived Stem Cells Accepted on August 6, 2026; Treatment Set to Begin October 1!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105026Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:20:47 +0900JapanPR TIMES医療法人社団癒合会 announced that its notification of a Class II Regenerative Medicine Provision Plan for cognitive dysfunction using buccal fat-derived stem cells was accepted on August 6, 2026, and that treatment will begin on October 1 at 高輪和合クリニック and 東京塔医院. [COCOMEISTER] New Apple Watch leather bands from グッドオールド and the Audrey Calf Collectionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105021https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105021Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:13:45 +0900JapanPR TIMESココマイスター株式会社 began selling 2 types of leather bands for Apple Watch under its leather goods brand COCOMEISTER on September 29, 2026. The 3rd installment of the much-talked-about “revival relay”! The sold-out 蜜芋ブリュレカステラ returns on October 1. A special promotion marking グランドカステラ’s 5th anniversary in Japanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105020https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3105020Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:46:47 +0900JapanPR TIMESTaiwanese castella specialty shop GRAND CASTELLA will bring back its 蜜芋ブリュレカステラ, which sold out last year, for a limited time starting October 1 to mark its 5th anniversary in Japan. Bringing connections nurtured in Saitama to a new retail space. ヴェルジェ越谷店 reopens after renovation on Thursday, October 1, 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104894https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104894Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:43:30 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社ヴェルジェ will reopen ヴェルジェ越谷店 after renovations on October 1, 2026. Three specialty stores—produce, seafood and meat—will be brought together on one floor, creating a retail space that draws on the original spirit of face-to-face sales. リーフラス株式会社 announces dates for releasing its first-half results for the fiscal year ending December 2026 and holding its earnings briefinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104895https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104895Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESリーフラス株式会社 announced that it will release its first-half results for the fiscal year ending December 2026 on October 8, 2026, and hold earnings briefings in Japanese and English. Publishes an illustrated practical guide to using AI to do work that helps othershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104846https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104846Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:19:25 +0900JapanPR TIMESリクエスト株式会社, a company that conducts research in organizational behavioral science® based on data from 980 companies and 338,000 people, has published an illustrated practical guide to using AI, titled 『相手に役立つ仕事のためのAI活用』. The 32-page PDF explains how to check context, objectives and facts when prompting AI and during the creation process, and includes concrete examples using practical worksheets for the workplace. 【明日9月30日（水）15時開催・参加無料】問い合わせ・売上・採用応募につなげる「2026年最新 Instagram集客・採用セミナー」https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104847https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104847Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:16:28 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社BOTANICOは、2026年9月30日15時より、Instagramの集客・採用・売上向上を目指すオンラインセミナーを無料開催する。 A new beauty brand, “R beauté,” produced by Rちゃん, is born. Luxurious body care that feels like “bathing the whole body in serum” launches October 1https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104767https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104767Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社Rose is launching “R beauté,” a new beauty brand produced by Rちゃん, and will begin accepting reservations for its body care collection on October 1. Enchanting maid outfits and retro diner costumes. 7 new styles for women unveiledhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104766https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104766Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社クリアストーン will release 7 new styles (14 types in total) from its costume line for women. The collection includes the romantic maid outfit “Lyrical palette” and a series of retro diner costumes. New “Osmo Nano On-the-Go Combo” bundles an ultra-compact camera, “DJI Osmo Nano,” with a mini extension rodhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104765https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260929-21/index-en.html#n3104765Tue, 29 Sep 2026 21:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社セキド will begin selling the “Osmo Nano On-the-Go Combo,” a set featuring the ultra-compact camera “DJI Osmo Nano” and a mini extension rod, on September 29, 2026.