Launch of “ARVO SaaS,” a comparison platform for business SaaS products, lets users request information materials for products of interest all at once
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株式会社e-Connect has launched “ARVO SaaS,” a platform that lets businesses search for and compare SaaS and IT services and request information materials all at once.
【岡山大学】J-PEAKS Special Seminar No. 4, “New Horizons in Advanced Materials Science,” to be held — revisiting the history of inorganic materials development at 岡山大学
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On September 16, 2026, 国立大学法人岡山大学 held the 4th J-PEAKS Special Seminar at KIBINOVE on its Tsushima Campus. About 20 university researchers attended lectures and discussions on inorganic materials development.
Six months since the Suzuka class opened: MIRAIE体操クラブ launches “Half-Year Anniversary Acrobatics Trial Campaign”
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To mark six months since the Suzuka class of “MIRAIE体操クラブ,” operated by 一般社団法人MIRAIE, opened, a campaign offering free trial sessions in all classes is running through October 31, 2026.
Facts
Six months since opening
Six months since opening in September 2026
Opened in March 2026
The “Suzuka Class Half-Year Anniversary Acrobatics Trial Campaign” will run through the end of October 2026.
The regular ¥1,000 trial fee will be waived.
The regular ¥1,000 trial fee will be waived for 1 trial session.
A new acrobatics class opened in Suzuka, Mie Prefecture, in March 2026.
ポップコーン株式会社 has published its “Ranking of Universities Strong in Programming,” based on results from the ICPC 2026 domestic preliminary round. Osaka University ranked No. 1, with Keio University and Institute of Science Tokyo among the top universities.
Benefits of systematizing vacation rental operations early
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This article explains how systematizing cleaning management and guest registers before the busy season, and introducing AssistBnB’s messaging AI, can ease owners’ workloads, prevent mistakes and increase property value.
【岡山大学】2nd hands-on training workshop on single-particle analysis using cryo-electron microscopy to be held (English version)
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The International Center for Structural Biology (ICSB) at the Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Science of 国立大学法人岡山大学 held the 2nd ICSB Training Weekend on September 3 and 4, 2026, at the Tsushima Campus and online, featuring hands-on training in single-particle analysis using cryo-electron microscopy.
Video of the report session on the AI × education international summit “Raspberry Fields” now available on the CoderDojo Japan YouTube channel
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一般社団法人CoderDojo Japan participated in the AI × education international summit “Raspberry Fields” as an official partner of the 英国ラズベリーパイ財団 and has published a video of its report session on YouTube.
Facts
About 200 Dojos are active in communities across Japan.
More than 1,200 events are held annually in Japan.
【First arrival in Japan】“MPM,” supervised by Korea’s first doctor specializing in problematic nails, opens its 1st Japan location in Nishikasai! Get advice at a nail salon about feet you don’t want others to see! メゾンリアム西葛西駅前
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株式会社マリエス has brought “MPM,” a specialist brand for problem nail care supervised by Korea’s first doctor specializing in problematic nails, to Japan for the 1st time and opened a salon in Nishikasai. It has also opened its 2nd location in Mito, Ibaraki, and is recruiting MPM-certified instructors.
Facts
Since 2008
1st location in Japan
No. 1 doctor
No. 1 in Japan
The following 5 values
1-minute walk
10:00～21:00
4 seats in total
2 beds
2 nail stations
1 chair
2nd location in Japan
Companies mentioned：株式会社マリエス、メゾンリアム西葛西駅前、MAISON Riam、MPM、MPM JAPAN 西葛西店、feel at ease 水戸、MPM日本第2号店、KSビル、りそな銀行、アパホテル
“LEADERS MEET” networking event held for 28-grad job offer recipients!
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ニッカホーム’s 関東支社 held “LEADERS MEET,” a networking event for 28-grad new graduate job offer recipients, on September 29, 2026. Leaders in sales, talent development and new business took the stage to share the company’s vision and culture.
Can new and young employees explain the difference between AI and generative AI? STOCK-UP launches a generative AI literacy training kit that teaches how it works
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株式会社STOCK-UP has launched the “Generative AI Literacy 60-Minute Training Kit” for prospective hires, new employees and young employees. The kit aims to deepen basic understanding of how generative AI works and the causes of hallucinations, and is priced at 9,800 yen (tax included).
Sales outreach support app “Reachill” launches on September 28, 2026. It takes care of preparing sales emails for sole proprietors and freelancers
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株式会社B.O.N launched “Reachill,” a sales outreach support app for sole proprietors and freelancers, on September 28, 2026. The service creates lists of potential sales contacts from publicly available information and prepares draft messages, but users must approve messages before they are sent; the app does not send them automatically.
[Extension announcement] pCloud’s “Mid-Autumn Moon Sale” extended through October 7: Up to 64% off lifetime plans, with free pCloud Encryption unchanged
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Swiss cloud storage service “pCloud” announced that it is extending its “Mid-Autumn Moon Sale,” which began on September 21, 2026, through October 7. Eligible lifetime plans are up to 64% off, and pCloud Encryption is offered free of charge.
Facts
Extended through Wednesday, October 7
Up to 64% off
Ongoing since September 21, 2026
More than 24 million users worldwide
Companies mentioned：pCloud International AG、pCloud
New attraction at Shukeiji Temple in Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi Prefecture: 2 major works by contemporary artist Kicho Hoshino unveiled
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Contemporary artist Kicho Hoshino has delivered 2 new works to Shukeiji Temple in Kudamatsu, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and begun exhibiting textured art pieces themed around compassion.
“Water Charm Jiangsu” makes a splash at ツーリズムEXPOジャパン2026, joining the celebration of cultural tourism
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江蘇省文化観光機関 exhibited in 中国館 at ツーリズムEXPOジャパン2026, deepening cultural tourism exchanges between China and Japan through displays of World Heritage sites and intangible cultural heritage, as well as interactive experiences.
96.5% of buyers surveyed said “I’d buy again”; Tokushima-based TABBY ICE CREAM releases results of a survey of 114 respondents
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TABBY ICE CREAM released the results of a survey of 114 customers who purchased its products at “Olive Kitchen,” the cafeteria inside 徳島大学病院. 96.5% said “I’d buy again,” and every respondent rated their satisfaction as “satisfied” or higher. The ingredients and flavor were highly praised, and the ice cream is also chosen as a gift for family members and friends undergoing treatment.
A full 15-column advertisement appeared in the September 30 edition of “産経新聞 North Kanto edition”
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株式会社アイ・ロボティクス placed a full-page, 15-column advertisement in the September 30, 2026, North Kanto edition of 産経新聞. Under the theme “Drone technology for people and society,” it introduced its efforts to ensure workplace safety and its implementation support services.
Now available! Endo Seian’s “Anko-ya-san’s Zenzai,” easy and convenient to prepare in the microwave
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株式会社遠藤製餡 will launch “Anko-ya-san’s Zenzai,” a mochi-filled sweet red bean soup that is easy to prepare in the microwave, on September 1, 2026. It features red bean paste made with Hokkaido-grown azuki beans and round mochi made with domestically produced glutinous rice. The suggested retail price is 350 yen (before tax).
Notice regarding the conclusion of activities of MIRAIE体操クラブ’s “MiraiePerformance”
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“MiraiePerformance” of MIRAIE体操クラブ, operated by 一般社団法人MIRAIE, will conclude activities during 2026. The Performance class will end regular practice in October and team activities with an event appearance in November, while the Rhythm Acro class will end in late December.
[岡山大学] Advancing the technical expertise of technical staff: Training held on operating the UNICUBE organic elemental analyzer (manufactured by Elementar社)
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The General Technical Department of 国立大学法人岡山大学 held training on operating the “UNICUBE” organic elemental analyzer manufactured by Elementar社 on September 8, 2026, to advance the expertise of technical staff.
Facts
3 staff members
September 30, 2026 (Reiwa 8)
Training program for advancing technical expertise in fiscal 2026
日本AIセンターホールディングス × Doog corporate planning office launches “inno-base model,” customizing the “Souther collaborative transport robot” for each worksite.
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日本AIセンターホールディングス and Doog経営企画室 will launch the “inno-base model,” a version of the “Souther” collaborative transport robot customized for each worksite, on October 1, 2026.
Facts
The service launches on October 1, 2026
Features developed through operations such as 24-hour use
[Okayama University] Natural variation derived from wild radish promotes flowering in graft partners: Development of rootstock for the “GRAFT method” expected to accelerate breeding of new varieties
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A joint research group from Okayama University, 京都大学, 近畿大学 and 東邦大学 has found that natural variation derived from wild radish promotes flowering in graft partners. The group announced that developing rootstock for the “GRAFT method” is expected to accelerate the breeding of new varieties of cruciferous crops.
WellBear launches business succession and M&A support for Japanese business owners in the U.S., approaching potential buyers in Japan and the U.S. in parallel
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WellBear株式会社 has launched business succession and M&A support for Japanese owner-managers operating businesses in the United States. It approaches potential buyers in Japan and the U.S. in parallel and helps organize issues such as taxes and residency status.
Facts
There are 416,380 Japanese people living in the United States
As part of the “Higashimurayama City SDGs Sweet Potato Project,” which won the grand prize in an SDGs idea contest hosted by Higashimurayama City, 株式会社遠藤製餡 will hold a sweet potato harvesting event on Oct. 4, 2026.
Yellow Blue, provider of the AI translation service “Blue One,” obtains ISMS (ISO/IEC 27001:2022) certification 1 year after its founding
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株式会社イエローブルー, provider of the AI translation agent “Blue One,” obtained certification under the international standard for information security management systems (ISMS), “ISO/IEC 27001:2022,” about 1 year after its founding.
Facts
About 1 year after its founding
Supports 28 languages
Founded in 2025
In 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社イエローブルー、株式会社GCERTI-JAPAN、IAS、International Accreditation Service
AI automates a local festival for just 980 yen. “Tripia Guide” adopted at an event in Minakami, Gunma Prefecture
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Tripia株式会社’s AI guidance service “Tripia Guide” was adopted at “Minakami Mirai Marche 2026,” held in Minakami, Gunma Prefecture, demonstrating its multilingual capabilities and low-cost operation.
“Bird” creators from across Japan gather in Sapporo!! “Bird Fest Sapporo” takes place this weekend♪
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With “ことりカフェ上野本店,” operated by 株式会社ことりカフェ, as its concept, “Bird Fest Sapporo” will be held at the Mercure Hotel in Sapporo on Oct. 3 and 4. Creators from across Japan will gather, with sales of bird-themed works, food and toys, as well as free bird-keeping consultations.
A remarkably affordable plan offering 4 personal training sessions per month for 15,000 yen launches in October! 【POWERHOUSE GYM SAPPORO JAPAN】
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POWERHOUSE GYM SAPPORO JAPAN, operated by 株式会社SOINTO, will begin accepting applications on Oct. 1, 2026, for a new plan that provides 4 personal training sessions per month and gym access for a monthly fee of 15,000 yen. Limited to the first 30 applicants.
Facts
¥15,000 per month
16,500 yen, tax included
3,750 yen (4,125 yen including tax)
First 30 applicants
1 session of 60 minutes
Companies mentioned：株式会社SOINTO、POWERHOUSE GYM SAPPORO JAPAN
From general-purpose AI training to practical training: Kakero officially launches work-focused training tailored to the August subsidy revisions
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Kakero株式会社 officially launched its “Work-Focused Generative AI Training” for businesses on Sept. 30, 2026. In response to the August subsidy revisions, the training has been developed as a standard program that teaches employees how to use AI through exercises based on their company’s actual work.
Facts
Sept. 30, 2026
For small and medium-sized businesses, 75% of training expenses may qualify for subsidies
【Okayama University】From questions to action — “KOBASHI BRIDGE,” an entrepreneurship education program funded by a donation from KOBASHI HOLDINGS株式会社, gets underway
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Okayama University held a public kickoff event for “KOBASHI BRIDGE,” an entrepreneurship education program funded by a donation from KOBASHI HOLDINGS株式会社. About 90 people attended.
Facts
September 15, 2026
About 90 people
115-year history
Companies mentioned：国立大学法人岡山大学、KOBASHI HOLDINGS株式会社、KOBASHI ROBOTICS株式会社、株式会社リバネス、UntroD Capital Japan株式会社
About 700 attendees at Kansai Student Organization Co-Creation EXPO2026 vol.3
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Co-Creation Labo, operated by 株式会社ミライスタイル, held “Kansai Student Organization Co-Creation EXPO2026 vol.3” at QUINTBRIDGE on Sept. 2, 2026, drawing about 700 attendees. The event, aimed at promoting collaboration between students and companies, brought together 150 student organizations and 35 companies.
【First in Japan】Taking Japan’s “next-generation on-chain financial marketplace” to the global standard. Implementation completed through an “open-closed strategy” combining the international standard “ISO 26345” and a portfolio of more than 40 patents; commercial service launches
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サイカルトラスト株式会社 launched its “next-generation on-chain financial marketplace” as a commercial service on Sept. 30, 2026. Under an “open-closed strategy” leveraging the international standard “ISO 26345” and a portfolio of more than 40 patents, the company completed implementation of its “鑑定証明システム(R)” and provides authenticity assurance and an AI authentication platform.
Original自社営業で9月に50社との初回打ち合わせが決定。東大発sai X aid、「lead X aid」に1通1円追加の運用代行を導入
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Original東大発スタートアップの株式会社sai X aidは、法人向け新規開拓サービス「lead X aid」に運用代行を追加導入した。リスト作りから返信仕分けまでを担うこの代行サービスは、プラン料金に1通あたり1円が加算される。同社は自社営業でも本サービスを活用し、2026年9月に50社との初回打ち合わせを決定している。
Facts
We received inquiries and replies from 11 companies in September
Nationwide support for product and equipment deployment, from installation to construction; e-Connect now accepts installation and construction requests in all 47 prefectures
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株式会社e-Connect has launched an installation and construction support service for products and equipment across all 47 prefectures, targeting manufacturers, system vendors and chain operators.
株式会社YOHAKU Ai is developing an “AI automatic assignment feature” that uses AI to automate cleaning staff assignments and is recruiting companies for early access to the beta version.
An autumn treat enjoyed in a dining room in the sky. “CIEL et NUAGE,” a special seat in the sky overlooking Lake Toya. An autumn-only afternoon tea to enjoy the fall foliage season is here
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The ザ・ウィンザーホテル洞爺ヴィニェットコレクション by IHG in Toya, Hokkaido, will offer autumn afternoon tea for a limited time from September 15 to November 30, 2026, at its top-floor dining venue, “CIEL et NUAGE.” The price is 6,050 yen.
Facts
6,050 yen (tax and service charge included)
September 15–November 30, 2026
Original前日18:00まで
Companies mentioned：明海グループ株式会社、ザ・ウィンザーホテル洞爺ヴィニェットコレクション by IHG、IHG
New discount program launches on November 1 for the Kagoshima–Amami Islands–Okinawa route
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マルエーフェリー株式会社 and マリックスライン株式会社 will introduce the web booking discounts “Net Discount” and “Net Early Discount,” as well as the “Island Departure Discount” through shipping agents in the Amami Islands, on the Kagoshima–Amami Islands–Okinawa route starting November 1, 2026.
Facts
For sailings from November 1, 2026 (Sunday)
5% off the entire route
Book online at least 7 days before your sailing date
Amazon announces new “Fire TV Stick 4K,” redesigned “Fire TV Remote” and “Fire TV Remote Plus”
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Amazon announced on September 30 the new streaming media player “Fire TV Stick 4K,” combining high-quality 4K resolution with a slim design; the redesigned “Fire TV Remote”; and “Fire TV Remote Plus,” scheduled for release in 2027.
Facts
Priced at 11,980 yen (tax included)
Prime member exclusive price: 5,980 yen (tax included)
The “Fire TV Remote” is priced at 2,980 yen (tax included)
“CADWe’ll Tfas Electrical Training Book” goes on sale September 30 to help construction engineers develop CAD skills
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株式会社ワット・コンサルティング will publish the book Practical CADWe’ll Tfas Electrical Training Book: Compatible with 14E/15E, which explains the electrical systems features of the building services CAD software “CADWe’ll Tfas,” through 出版文化社 on September 30, 2026.
【10 additional companies wanted due to popular demand】株式会社ラクシュミ launches a half-price trial campaign for “Brand Building and Business Strategy Support”! Offering marketing research, new product development, social media ads, logo creation and more
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株式会社ラクシュミ is reopening applications for its “Brand Building and Business Strategy Support Half-Price Trial Campaign” from October 1, 2026, following the popularity of the campaign held from August to September 2026. The campaign is open to 10 companies and offers services such as marketing research and social media ad creation at half price.
大和ハウス工業 began airing “Something Special,” a new installment in its corporate commercial series “Our World,” on September 30, 2026. The commercial features Yuriko Yoshitaka and Sosuke Ikematsu.
株式会社ヨノラボ launched “Adlab,” a knowledge platform for web marketing, in September 2026. The service enables users to seek practical advice and share knowledge across organizational and occupational boundaries, and also offers the AI feature “Moru” and a rewards program.
【Saturday, 10/17】Piece of Syria activity briefing | Creating a peaceful future for Syria through education: The origins of the idea “Make Syria a country people want to visit again” and looking ahead to what comes after aid
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NPO法人Piece of Syria will hold an online activity briefing on October 17, 2026. Since 2016, the organization has supported education for children in Syria and has provided opportunities to more than 50,000 children to date.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
More than 50,000 children
Since 2016
Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人 Piece of Syria、NPO法人Piece of Syria、認定NPO法人Piece of Syria、Piece of Syria
【ANAクラウンプラザホテル神戸】An abundant autumn savoring matsutake mushrooms and olive beef at “Teppanyaki Kitano”
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Teppanyaki “Kitano” at ANAクラウンプラザホテル神戸 is offering an autumn-only course featuring olive beef from Shodoshima, Kagawa Prefecture. In October, guests can enjoy an add-on matsutake mushroom menu and a wine free-flow offer, while November brings a Beaujolais Nouveau offer.
Facts
Available through Monday, November 30
When you book a course costing 12,000 yen or more
4 types of red and white wine in total
17,000 yen per person (tax and service charge included)
Offer period: Tuesday, September 1–Monday, November 30, 2026
For an additional 1,500 yen, you can switch to garlic rice or sea bream dashi ochazuke
+2500 yen
Banquet hall with capacity for up to 2,500 people
Companies mentioned：株式会社新神戸ホールディング、ANAクラウンプラザホテル神戸、IHGホテルズ&リゾーツ、InterContinental Hotels Group PLC、ANAホテルズ、クラウンプラザ
“Pet Wink Market Vol.3,” a pet market event hosted by 株式会社ウィンクリース, will be held at Mizube Fun Base in Futako-Tamagawa on October 31, 2026, with free admission. The second event drew approximately 1,000 or more visitors.
“NIPPON LOCAL FOOD GIFT,” a catalog gift featuring food cultures from across Japan, adds 35 regions and 163 products from June to August 2026 and makes them available as digital gifts
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株式会社キッチハイク added 35 regions and 163 products to its “NIPPON LOCAL FOOD GIFT” catalog gift during June–August 2026. It expanded categories such as gyoza, seafood and curry, and the service is used by more than 50 companies for corporate campaigns, shareholder benefits and other purposes.
Facts
35 new regions
163 products added
Used by more than 50 companies
Carefully selected from 1,724 municipalities across 47 prefectures
More than 300 local businesses and
More than 1,000 products, including rice, meat, seafood, vegetables, processed foods, sweets and alcohol
Tokyo Medical Center installs plaque as specialized center serving as a hub for cochlear implant care
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株式会社日本コクレア attended the unveiling ceremony for a plaque installed at Tokyo Medical Center, recognizing it as a specialized center serving as a hub for cochlear implant care.
Facts
Having performed more than 500 cochlear implant surgeries
Having brought the gift of hearing to more than 800,000 people
“Question-and-answer” prep is not enough. Alternative Academy®︎, founded by an instructor with a record of consecutive Keio SFC admissions for 28 terms, substantially updates its “Verbal Training Gym” interview articulation course
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Alternative Academy®︎, a preparatory school specializing in comprehensive selection admissions founded by its representative, Yusuke Kawai, who has a record of consecutive Keio SFC admissions for 28 terms, has substantially updated its “Verbal Training Gym” interview articulation course.
Facts
A record of guiding students admitted to Keio SFC for 28 consecutive terms
Having coached more than 1,200 applicants
Having coached students in comprehensive selection admissions for a total of 12 years
Launched when it was established in 2025
The 2027 admissions cycle (selection exams for students entering in April 2027)
An 85.3% hit rate for predicted interview questions for the Keio SFC AO admissions exam
At least 94% student satisfaction over 12 years
Companies mentioned：Alternative Direction 株式会社、Alternative Academy®︎、早稲田塾、洋々、文部科学省、AlternaTV™︎
株式会社船井総研サプライチェーンコンサルティング held a seminar on human resources and wage systems for trucking companies, citing the unpaid wage lawsuit involving サカイ引越センター as a case study.
Facts
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026
Another event is scheduled for Nov. 11
3 former moving company workers who also worked as drivers
Report on “マーケティング世界会議2027”: Jay Abraham visits Japan for the first time in 8 years, Takayuki Yokoyama takes the final speaking slot
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“マーケティング世界会議2027” was held on Sept. 14 and 15, 2026, with Jay Abraham visiting Japan for the first time in about 8 years. Takayuki Yokoyama, representative director of リブプロモーション株式会社, took the final speaking slot and stressed the importance of applying what participants learn to management and sales.
“ほったらかし集客,” an article-writing service for small and midsize businesses: management consulting firm gets 132 free consultation requests without writing articles
STU48 releases the music video for its 14th single, “冬服に着替えたら”! Capturing youth in the moment on 16mm film
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STU48 will premiere the music video for its 14th single, “冬服に着替えたら,” on Sept. 30 ahead of the single's Oct. 7 release. Kokoro Kai is the center, and the youth-themed song was shot on 16mm film.
すし丸道後店 posts its highest sales in the past 4 years in September
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日本料理すし丸道後店 recorded its highest monthly sales in the past 4 years in September 2026. Its new sushi menu, “道後にぎり 極,” launched during Silver Week, has been popular at both lunch and dinner.
“良い酔い” media bacchante launches “酎酎トレイン,” a reporting series exploring shochu culture.
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Culture media outlet “bacchante,” operated by 株式会社孫七企画, has launched “酎酎トレイン,” a feature series documenting and sharing the culture of authentic shochu. The first installment, featuring brewery visits to 若潮酒造 and 小牧蒸溜所 in Kagoshima Prefecture, is now available. The project plans to expand its activities to include restaurant coverage, events and the development of sake vessels.
＜OPEN＞The ultimate productivity device to accelerate growth, the “Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 series,” goes on sale Wednesday, Oct. 7
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サムスン電子ジャパン株式会社 announced that the Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 series (Tab S12 Ultra and Tab S12+) will go on sale on Oct. 7, 2026. Featuring an ultra-slim design and a MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor, the devices boost productivity through integration with Galaxy AI and Google AI Pro.
Facts
Sales begin Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026
The “Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra,” just 5.1 mm thick
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra offers up to 23 hours※2
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12+ offers up to 21 hours※3
Can charge from 0% to 100% in approximately 95 minutes
The MediaTek Dimensity 9500, a cutting-edge 3nm processor
NPU processing performance is up to 61%
CPU performance is 19%
GPU performance has improved by 17%
Also supports IP68-rated water and dust resistance※7
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra has a display measuring approximately 14.6 inches
A display measuring approximately 12.6 inches
Supports peak brightness of up to 1,600 nits※8
4-channel spatial audio
The latest One UI 9, based on Android 17
You can split the screen into and display up to 3 areas
The note must contain at least 200 characters
Google AI Pro※12 is available free for 6 months
The offer expires at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on August 1, 2027
Google One subscription fee (monthly: ¥2,900, tax included)
“Yuza Machinaka Business Challenge” alumni to take the stage. “Yuza Challenge Talk & Idea Strategy Meeting,” supporting young people taking on new challenges, will be held on October 24, 2026 (Saturday). Explore the town center in the morning and socialize in the evening at a café run by last year’s participant.
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一般社団法人遊ばざるもの学ぶべからず and 遊佐町産業課 will hold the “Yuza Challenge Talk & Idea Strategy Meeting” on October 24, 2026. Participants in last year’s business challenge will take the stage to discuss support for young people taking on new challenges.
Facts
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026
Capacity: 15 participants
Networking event [¥2,000]
Date and time: October 24, 2026 (Saturday), 10:30–20:00
国立大学法人岡山大学 released “岡山大学 Environmental Report 2026” on September 25, 2026. The report includes environmental activities, management reviews, and quantitative data on environmental impact for fiscal 2025.
[Meiwa Town, Mie Prefecture] Illustrated goshuin stamps to be offered at 3 shrines in Meiwa Town
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一般社団法人明和観光商社 will begin offering illustrated goshuin stamps at 3 shrines in Meiwa Town, Mie Prefecture—宇爾櫻神社, 竹大與杼神社, and 畠田神社—from October 31, 2026. The initiative is part of a goshuin stamp rally using the SpotTour app, and aims to pass on local culture and promote tourism through stamps depicting the festivals and traditions of each shrine.
[78 years in business] Matsuyama institution 日本料理すし丸 begins taking reservations for osechi cuisine to celebrate the start of 2027
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日本料理すし丸, a long-established Japanese restaurant in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, has begun taking reservations for its osechi cuisine, “Miyabi” and “Fuku,” for New Year 2027 to mark its 78th anniversary. It will also sell 5 types of sushi available only at the end of the year, in limited quantities.
Laiqa releases music video for “Nakainaka,” lead track from 1st EP “Me for Me”!
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The music video for “中今,” the lead track from Laiqa’s 1st EP “Me for Me,” has been released. The video was directed by オカダワタル. A solo live show is set for October 29 at NEPO吉祥寺.
[Radio app GERA] スタミナパン’s “Mocchiri Bread Class” presents “Year-End Big Bread Gratitude Festival 2026,” set for December 5 (Saturday) at 伝承ホール!
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Radio app GERA, operated by 株式会社ファンコミュニケーションズ, has announced that it will hold its program event “Year-End Big Bread Gratitude Festival 2026” at 伝承ホール on December 5.
Announcing the global launch of Samsung Galaxy SmartTag3, designed for everyday ease of use and precise tracking to help users find what matters with greater convenience
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Samsung has announced the global launch of the compact tracker Samsung Galaxy SmartTag3, featuring a compact design, cross-OS compatibility, and highly accurate location tracking using the Galaxy network.
Facts
Approximately 35% less volume than the previous model
Approximately 33% lighter
Up to 550 days under typical use
Up to 790 days in power-saving mode
Compass View works from distances of up to 60 m
Approximately 3 times the range of the previous model
Sintering copper and diamond at 700°C for 5 minutes—preliminary study of composite fabrication using clamp-type ultrahigh-pressure SPS, which can be retrofitted to existing equipment, presented at the Japan Society of Applied Physics
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Space Seed Holdings and 岡山理科大学 presented the results of a preliminary study in which copper and diamond were sintered at 700°C for 5 minutes using clamp-type ultrahigh-pressure SPS, which can be retrofitted to existing SPS equipment. The study was presented at the 87th JSAP Autumn Meeting.
[Event Report] 2026 Instagram Marketing and Recruitment Seminar Held
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株式会社BOTANICO held a free online seminar on using Instagram for marketing and recruitment on September 30, 2026. Of the 14 people who registered, 8 attended. The company achieved efficient customer acquisition with approximately ¥40,000 in advertising spend.
From a rural childhood in Yilan to promoting AI education, 晨益 donates to Taipei Family Support Center, hoping technology can open another door for disadvantaged families
Is there a hidden twist in 戴立安’s poll? 沈政男 points to the pan-green sample share: as high as 1.8 times that of the KMT and Taiwan People’s Party combined
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Psychiatrist 沈政男 criticized the September Taiwan Public Opinion Survey released by polling expert 戴立安, saying the pan-green sample share was 1.8 times the combined share of the pan-blue parties, a serious departure from the norm that raised questions about the data’s credibility.
Facts
A poll released by 戴立安 on September 29, 2026, showed President 賴清德’s trust rating at 51.2% and satisfaction with his administration at 51.4%.
Psychiatrist 沈政男 said the pan-green sample share in 戴立安’s poll was 1.8 times that of the KMT and Taiwan People’s Party combined.
沈政男 said the gap between party affiliations in 戴立安’s poll was too large, adding that an acceptable gap for most people would be about 1.2 times.
The 戴立安 poll was conducted from September 21 to September 23, 2026, with telephone interviews carried out by 畢肯市場研究公司.
沈政男 estimated that, after correcting for distortions in the party sample shares, a reasonable figure for satisfaction with 賴清德’s performance would be around 45%.
During peak hours, 1,800 people were waiting at the same time for intercity buses from Taipei to Yilan.
Original民眾黨主張建立高鐵「區間折返全自由座列車」尖峰預備機制。
陳世凱 said he would be in Taiwan for all 4 days of the holiday, monitoring the situation online while traveling by air and coordinating additional services.
Cheng Li-wun campaigns for Hsieh Lung-chieh in Tainan， blasts the New Tide faction； KMT councilor rebukes her to her face： There’s a reason the KMT is seen as stale and sour
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun traveled to Tainan to campaign for Hsieh Lung-chieh， sharply criticizing officials from the DPP’s New Tide faction as lacking expertise. But KMT councilor Lu Kun-fu fired back to her face， saying Tainan residents dislike the KMT because it is selfish and refuses to engage in self-reflection， and suggesting that all party staff resign if the candidate loses.
Facts
Cheng Li-wun criticized Transportation Minister Chen Shih-kai for having no professional background in transportation， and for being out of the country during the Mid-Autumn Festival and Teachers’ Day holiday period.
Cheng Li-wun accused Taiwan High Speed Rail Corp. Chairman Shih Che of having no experience in transportation or high-speed rail， yet drawing a high salary.
Veteran KMT city councilor Lu Kun-fu criticized the party to its face， saying there is a reason Tainan residents think the KMT is stale and sour.
Lu Kun-fu suggested that if Hsieh Lung-chieh loses， all party staff should resign to make a last stand.
Taiwan index futures surge in overnight trading! U.S. PCE inflation cools unexpectedly； will the 聯準會 raise rates again in October？
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
U.S. PCE inflation data for August came in below expectations， with the core PCE annual growth rate falling to 3%， while consumer spending rose a strong 0.6% month over month. Expectations that the 聯準會 will pause rate hikes in October lifted U.S. stocks and Taiwan index futures.
Facts
U.S. personal consumption expenditures rose 0.6% month over month in August， adjusted for inflation.
The U.S. core PCE price index rose 3% year over year in August.
Taiwan index futures rose more than 200 points in overnight trading.
Private-sector employment increased by 90,000 in September.
The final annualized quarterly growth rate for the core PCE price index in the second quarter was 3.3%.
Chiang Wan-an uses a “salt meter” to test lunch； Huang Wei-che： Free meals are a policy， but quality is a responsibility
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che responded to Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s comments on the free school lunch policy, stressing that “free meals are a policy; quality is a responsibility.” Huang said Tainan followed the policy after careful evaluation and highlighted the city’s long-term achievements in infrastructure investment, professional staffing and food-waste reduction, urging the government to focus on substantive quality management.
Facts
In Tainan, 94.5% of schools operate their own lunch programs. The city has 57 central kitchens serving 163 schools, with a joint-meal service rate of 81%.
Over the past 8 years, the Tainan City Government has hired 25 additional professional dietitians. There are now 78 professional dietitians helping review menus and provide nutrition education.
The Tainan City Government has invested more than NT$700 million in upgrading school kitchen facilities.
The average daily amount of food waste at schools across the city has fallen from about 8,100 kilograms to 4,650 kilograms, a reduction of about 43%.
This year, 8 schools received subsidies to pilot smart food-waste processing equipment, which is expected to reduce food-waste volume and weight by 70% to more than 90%.
Zheng Meng-ru campaigns along garbage-truck routes with a team providing its own BGM, singing Mayday’s “Garbage Truck” and bringing the lanes of Sanmin to life
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
To connect with voters, Kaohsiung City Councilor Zheng Meng-ru led her team along garbage-truck routes in Sanmin District to campaign while singing and playing “Garbage Truck.” She also announced that her campaign headquarters would open on Oct. 4 on Jiuru 1st Road, with a blessing ceremony and refreshments for residents, emphasizing her commitment to listening to public opinion in the community.
Facts
Zheng Meng-ru and her campaign team recently campaigned in the lanes of Sanmin District along garbage-truck routes.
While campaigning, Zheng Meng-ru’s team sang and played Mayday’s song “Garbage Truck.”
Zheng Meng-ru announced that her campaign headquarters would open on Oct. 4.
The campaign headquarters is located at No. 452, Jiuru 1st Road, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City.
Refreshments and drinks will be available at the campaign headquarters opening from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Patients no longer need to make trips to file medical insurance claims; 壽險公會’s “Medical Claims Link” adds 3 hospitals
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
壽險公會 announced that, starting Sept. 30, 3 new hospitals, including Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, will join “Insurance Claims Link.” 台南市立醫院 will upgrade to version 2.0, further enhancing the digital claims ecosystem.
Facts
壽險公會 announced in a press release on Sept. 30 that 3 hospitals would join its “Insurance Claims Link” service.
The 3 new hospitals are Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, 高雄市立民生醫院 and 國軍臺中總醫院中清分院附設民眾診療服務處.
The existing partner hospital 台南市立醫院 has upgraded to version 2.0, using new technology to make data transfers and integration more convenient.
Since its launch in 2021, “Insurance Claims Link” has integrated 20 property and life insurance companies and more than 59 medical institutions.
Legislator Lin Chu-yin said “Medical Claims Link” eliminates the hassle of patients having to travel between hospitals and insurance companies.
Are higher ETF dividends always better? Don’t be fooled by the headline figures; understand “where the money comes from” before investing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
證交所 stressed that ETF distributions can come from various sources, and that while the equalization reserve can stabilize distributions, it does not represent actual profits. Regulators require full disclosure of distribution composition, and investors should focus on total returns rather than just distribution amounts.
Facts
證交所 said ETF distributions essentially involve withdrawing money held in the fund for use, and the fund’s net asset value is reduced by the same amount after a distribution.
When an ETF’s assets grow substantially, the equalization reserve can act as a buffer, mitigating the dilution of distribution amounts.
Under current rules, investment trust firms must fully disclose the proportions of each income component when announcing distributions in the second stage.
Investment trust firms may not use the equalization reserve arbitrarily to inflate distribution rates; they must have clear activation criteria and usage caps.
When selecting an ETF, investors should assess total returns by combining the distributions they receive with share-price gains or losses to determine whether their assets have actually grown.
Vance names 4 senators who could “defect,” reveals Trump’s “power grab” plan to ram bill through
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U.S. Vice President JD Vance said he and President Donald Trump had devised a plan to gain control of the Senate floor and push the SAVE America Act through. The bill seeks to regulate voter identification and restrict mail-in voting. Vance named 4 Republican senators who could oppose it and criticized what he called “defections” within the party that were obstructing the legislative process.
Facts
U.S. Vice President JD Vance and President Donald Trump have worked out a detailed plan to seize control of the Senate floor and pass the SAVE America Act.
The SAVE America Act requires voters to present valid identification and proof of citizenship before registering to vote in federal elections, and restricts the use of mail-in voting.
Vance named Kentucky’s Mitch McConnell, Texas’ John Cornyn, North Carolina’s Thom Tillis and Alaska’s Lisa Murkowski as Republican senators who could join Democrats to block the bill.
Vance said the real problem within the Republican Party is that some senators more often vote with Democrats than with their own party.
Frequent Senate recesses are seen as a missed opportunity to advance the SAVE America Act this year.
South Korea sees possible fourth Trump-Kim meeting around APEC; Pyongyang open to resuming dialogue
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
South Korea’s National Intelligence Service assesses that North Korea and the United States may hold talks around the November APEC summit, with the likelihood at 50%. Pyongyang is demanding recognition of its nuclear status and an end to hostile policies, while also controlling public comments about the United States.
Facts
South Korea’s National Intelligence Service assesses that North Korea and the United States may hold talks around APEC, with the likelihood at about 50%.
North Korea is demanding that the United States recognize its status as a nuclear-armed state and end its hostile policies.
About 9000 North Korean troops are carrying out combat missions in Russia’s Kursk border region.
North Korea-China bilateral trade reached US$1.98 billion in the first 8 months of this year.
Pyongyang has ordered its overseas missions to remain silent on North Korea-U.S. relations.
Park administration upgrades smart governance: AI identifies industrial pipeline risks, smart sewage networks improve billing efficiency
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
經濟部產業園區管理局 continues to introduce AI and smart monitoring technologies to improve industrial pipeline risk identification and wastewater management, with the goals of saving energy, reducing carbon emissions and providing safety alerts.
Facts
The Park Administration has established a cloud platform for industrial pipelines, integrating basic data on 7 major pipe racks and 69 pipelines, as well as more than 1 million records of mapping data and inspection histories.
After smart pipeline networks were introduced at the Tucheng and Dajia Youshi wastewater treatment plants, chemical costs fell by more than 20%, while electricity savings in wastewater treatment reached 29%.
In leak and emissions tests, 長春公司 cut detection response time to 2 minutes, with a positioning error of less than 100 meters.
The Tucheng and Dajia Youshi industrial parks reduced pollution loads by 32.2% for SS and 42.8% for COD.
The Park Administration has conducted 39 central government inspection sessions, 175 inspections jointly with local governments, and 66 emergency response drills.
A total of 21 pipelines in the Kaohsiung area have been cross-checked, and an AGM tracking system has improved location efficiency.
Electricity use per unit of wastewater treated fell from 0.124 kilowatt-hours per ton to 0.088 kilowatt-hours, a saving rate of 29.03%.
High interest rates set to dominate markets: how to allocate stocks and bonds? Financial institutions share fourth-quarter investment strategies
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
For the fourth quarter, 法國巴黎銀行財富管理 and 中租基金平台 have proposed investment strategies for a “Higher for Longer” interest-rate environment, raising equities and emerging markets to overweight and favoring Asia’s AI supply chain and eurozone bonds.
Facts
Global financial markets face the dual challenges of “Higher for Longer” interest rates and geopolitical risks in the fourth quarter, alongside a surge in U.S. Treasury yields.
法國巴黎銀行財富管理 has raised its overall equity allocation to “overweight.”
法國巴黎銀行財富管理 has upgraded its view on emerging-market investments from “neutral” to “overweight.”
Taiwanese and South Korean equities have been upgraded from “neutral” to “overweight.”
法國巴黎銀行財富管理 has upgraded its view on core eurozone government bonds from “neutral” to “overweight.”
Investment in AI infrastructure is expected to continue through 2027.
法國巴黎銀行財富管理 favors eurozone government bonds with maturities of 7 to 10 years.
Su Hao-yi said some leading frontier-model developers, including Anthropic and OpenAI, have called for slowing frontier AI development and urged the government to strengthen regulation.
Quality control pays off! 5 Kaohsiung Metro contracts win awards; RLC01 takes top honor, while 2 contracts also earn workplace safety awards
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
高雄市政府捷運工程局 announced that 5 metro contracts won awards in the 2026 City Engineering Quality Gold Award. The RLC01 contract for the Siaogang-Linyuan Line won the top honor, the “Outstanding Gold Award,” while the Yellow Line’s YC01 and YC03 contracts both received the “Occupational Safety and Health Gold Award,” recognizing the engineering teams’ outstanding achievements in quality and safety management.
Facts
The RLC01 contract for the Siaogang-Linyuan Line won the top honor, the “Outstanding Gold Award,” in the 2026 City Engineering Quality Gold Award. The contract was awarded to 榮工工程股份有限公司.
Yellow Line contracts YC01 and YC03 won not only Gold Quality Awards but also the Occupational Safety and Health Gold Excellence Award.
A total of 5 metro projects won awards at the 2026 Urban Construction Quality Awards, including projects on the Xiaogang-Linyuan Line, the Gangshan-Luzhu Extension Line and the Yellow Line.
Contract RKC02 on the Gangshan-Luzhu Extension Line, undertaken by 遠揚營造工程股份有限公司, won a Gold Quality Award.
The Yellow Line's Yushan Depot contract YM01, undertaken by 德昌營造股份有限公司, won a Gold Quality Award.
Metro Bureau Director Wu Chia-chang stressed that the award was both recognition and an ongoing responsibility, saying the bureau would continue to uphold the principle of “quality first, safety foremost.”
Let China's AI copy Anthropic until it thinks it's Anthropic: valuation could reach $2 trillion. Why Anthropic's IPO will go down in history
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Anthropic disclosed in its IPO prospectus a net loss of $42 billion in 2025, while revenue grew 12 times to nearly $4.6 billion. The market expects its IPO valuation could reach $2 trillion, setting a benchmark for the AI industry.
Facts
Anthropic said in its IPO prospectus that AI would bring changes to the global economy more profound than those brought by the Industrial Revolution, electricity and the internet.
Anthropic's net loss reached $42 billion in 2025.
Anthropic plans to invest $518 billion over the coming years in cloud services, computing resources and infrastructure commitments.
Revenue in 2025 grew 12 times from the previous year to nearly $4.6 billion.
Excluding write-downs of liabilities related to previous fundraising, operating losses in 2025 still exceeded $8 billion.
The market expects Anthropic's post-IPO valuation could exceed $2 trillion.
Anthropic's own estimated valuation in May 2025 was $965 billion.
Anthropic was founded in 2021.
Anthropic launched its first large language model in March 2023.
Spending on computing and infrastructure reached $7.33 billion in 2025, up 3 times from 2024 and accounting for more than half of total operating expenses of $12.65 billion.
As of Dec. 31, 2025, Anthropic held a total of $20.28 billion in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments.
Original2025年近4分之1營收來自兩大客戶
Anthropic's IPO timeline could be pushed back until after the U.S. midterm elections in November.
OpenAI secretly filed an IPO application in June
Anthropic recently launched its latest Opus 5.5 model.
The U.S. Department of Defense once placed Anthropic on a temporary blacklist, but a U.S. judge barred the move in August.
The cash capital increase is limited to no more than 720 million shares.
The planned fundraising is approximately NT$20 billion to NT$25 billion.
Original本次增資資金規劃將有7成以上投入凱基證券。
10% of the new shares issued in this cash capital increase will be reserved for employee subscriptions.
The remaining 80% of the new shares issued in this cash capital increase will be offered first to existing shareholders in proportion to their holdings.
Zhang Shujuan breaks down and kneels to demand justice; Chen Hui-wen laments she was subjected to a “televised trial”: How is Shen Po-yang any different from Zhou Yu-kou?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Media figures Zhou Yu-kou and Tsai Yu-chen received light sentences on appeal over false accusations that former Miss China Zhang Shujuan was involved in an affair. Zhang, outraged, knelt to demand justice. Chen Hui-wen publicly questioned whether the court's sentencing had taken into account the severity of the televised trial, and joined others in criticizing Shen Po-yang.
Facts
Zhou Yu-kou and Tsai Yu-chen were resentenced on appeal to 9 months and 6 months in prison, respectively.
Zhang Shujuan expressed dissatisfaction with the ruling and knelt at a press conference.
The High Court found that Zhou Yu-kou initiated and directed the case, and that her denial of the charges after the offense made it difficult to see any remorse.
Chen Hui-wen questioned whether the actions of Zhou Yu-kou and Tsai Yu-chen amounted to a televised trial.
Chen Hui-wen criticized Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang for being hypocritical in words and deeds.
500 people chant “Victory!” Su Chiao-hui unveils 3-point beauty industry plan: subsidies, more workers and AI upgrades
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui presented 3 major policy measures on subsidies, staffing and technological upgrades to more than 500 industry workers at a meeting of the Taipei and New Taipei beauty and hairdressing trade associations. She pledged to support the industry if elected, helping cut costs, address labor shortages and drive digital transformation.
Facts
New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui attended a meeting of the Taipei and New Taipei beauty and hairdressing trade associations, with more than 500 industry workers present.
Su Chiao-hui outlined policies for the beauty and hairdressing industry, pledging greater support in 3 areas: subsidies, staffing and technological upgrades.
Su Chiao-hui has sought a NT$1 billion annual budget from the central government in the Legislative Yuan to help businesses replace and upgrade energy-efficient equipment.
Su Chiao-hui plans to connect New Taipei's vocational schools with industry, strengthen practical and AI-related vocational courses, and narrow the gap between school and the workplace.
Su Chiao-hui will help review relevant regulations so that eligible foreign technical talent and graduates have more opportunities to stay and work in Taiwan.
The event was attended by Hsu Ching-jan, chair of the 台灣美髮美容產業發展協會, and Chang Chun-ho, chair of the 台北市女子美容商業同業公會.
Su Chiao-hui said that if she has the opportunity to join the New Taipei City Government, she will expand local support on top of existing central government subsidies.
遠見雜誌 survey ranks Taichung third nationwide in competitiveness, with the biggest gains among the 6 special municipalities in education and public safety; Lu Shiow-yen says city government will keep improving services
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
遠見雜誌 released its latest county and city competitiveness survey, ranking Taichung third nationwide for the second consecutive year. Mayor Lu Shiow-yen and several city councilors welcomed gains in indicators such as education and public safety, and said the city government would continue to improve municipal services.
Facts
遠見雜誌 released its “County and City Overall and Sustainable Competitiveness Survey” on the 30th, ranking Taichung third nationwide for the second consecutive year.
Taichung made the biggest gains among the 6 special municipalities in both education and culture, and public safety.
Taichung City Council held a general interpellation session on the 30th, where councilors Chen Cheng-hsien and Wu Chen-chia gave their views.
Lu Shiow-yen said Taichung had made the biggest gains in public safety among the 6 special municipalities, reflecting residents' approval of the city's safety.
The 遠見 survey covered 12 major areas and 119 detailed indicators, assessing 19 counties and cities on Taiwan's main island.
Chen Ting-fei establishes agricultural support group; Wu Cheng-jen praises her for understanding farmers' needs even better than farmers do
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Tainan mayoral candidate Chen Ting-fei established an agricultural support group with the backing of Wu Cheng-jen, chair of the Tainan City Farmers' Association. Chen outlined a “Three Guarantees and One Fund” policy plan to strengthen protections for farmers and enhance the value of agricultural brands, setting out concrete plans and resolve for agricultural development.
Facts
Tainan mayoral candidate Chen Ting-fei established an agricultural support group on the 29th, with Wu Cheng-jen, chair of the Tainan City Farmers' Association, serving as its president.
Wu Cheng-jen praised Chen Ting-fei for understanding farmers' needs even better than farmers do.
Chen Ting-fei proposed a “三保一金” protection system covering farmers' health insurance, occupational accident insurance, agricultural insurance and farmers' retirement savings.
The Ministry of Agriculture designated pomelo-growing areas in Tainan as eligible for cash assistance for natural disasters, offering NT$80,000 per hectare.
Chen Ting-fei stressed that agricultural policy should shift from disaster relief to disaster prevention, and from production to branding.
Dispute over Trump's claim that China and the U.S. were World War II allies escalates; Taiwan Affairs Office fires back at Taiwan, accusing it of distorting history and offending fallen heroes
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
China's Taiwan Affairs Office issued a forceful response on the 30th to Taiwan's criticism of its interpretation of World War II history, accusing the Democratic Progressive Party of distorting history and offending fallen heroes. The dispute began after Trump referred to China and the U.S. as allies in World War II; Taiwan maintains that the force that fought in the war was the Republic of China government.
Facts
China's Taiwan Affairs Office held a news conference on the 30th and issued a forceful response to Taiwan.
China's Taiwan Affairs Office accused Taiwan in strong terms of “offending fallen heroes.”
During a White House meeting last week, Trump referred to the historical ties between the U.S. and China as allies who jointly fought external enemies during World War II.
Taiwan stressed that the “China” that fought alongside the U.S. during World War II was in fact the Republic of China government.
Chinese authorities maintain that Communist-led guerrilla forces operating behind enemy lines were the mainstay of the Chinese theater during the war.
Mobilizing forces to protect the aquatic environment: Zhunan Water Environment Patrol Team wins national Excellence Award
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Miaoli County’s Zhunan Water Environment Patrol Team has received the Environment Ministry’s Excellence Award in the National Outstanding Water Environment Patrol Team competition, recognizing its contributions in bringing together community groups to conduct river patrols and water quality monitoring. The award reflects the county government’s longstanding efforts to promote water environment governance and corporate social responsibility.
Facts
Zhunan Water Environment Patrol Team wins the Environment Ministry’s National Outstanding Water Environment Patrol Team Excellence Award
Miaoli County’s water environment patrol teams, established in 93, are now entering their 22nd year
Miaoli County has 12 water environment patrol teams, with 214 participants
Local businesses are actively fulfilling their corporate social responsibility by contributing personnel and resources to patrols
The patrol teams continue to advance Goal 6 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): “Clean Water and Sanitation”
Nantou trains community leaders to use AI and draw on local特色 to write strong proposals
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Nantou County Government held AI application training for community leaders on Sept. 30, with Associate Professor Liang Kailin of National Chi Nan University as instructor. The program aims to strengthen leaders’ digital literacy and proposal-writing skills and enhance community governance.
Facts
The Nantou County Government held the “Nantou County Advanced AI Application Training for Community Leaders” on Sept. 30.
The training was attended by community leaders and volunteers from 44 communities, totaling 74 participants.
The course was taught by Associate Professor Liang Kailin of the Bachelor’s Degree Program in Senior Health and Long-Term Care Management at National Chi Nan University.
The course covered proposal writing, meeting minutes, compiling results, organizing evaluation materials and promoting activities.
Personal information such as residents’ names, phone numbers and national ID numbers must not be entered directly into public AI platforms.
Restoration work begins on Nanguo Dormitories; topping-out blessing ceremony to be held 9/30
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Changhua County Magistrate Wang Huimei attended the topping-out blessing ceremony for the Nanguo Dormitories and announced a restoration project costing NT$236 million for the century-old Japanese-style dormitory complex. It is expected to be completed in 116 and converted into a startup hub for young people.
Facts
Original彰化縣政府編列新臺幣2億3,600萬元用於南郭宿舍修復工程。
The Nanguo Dormitories restoration project is divided into 2 phases, with the first phase scheduled for completion by the end of December 115.
The Nanguo Dormitories were designated a county-level historic site in the Republic of China year 107.
After restoration, the Nanguo Dormitories will be transformed into the “Nanguo Youth Startup Hub.”
The restoration team discovered a “munafuda” from the Japanese colonial period at the Nanguo Dormitories.
Double honors for Hsinchu City! Named a top sustainability city by CommonWealth for 3 consecutive years and ranked No. 2 in overall competitiveness among counties and cities by Global Views
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Hsinchu City Mayor Ann Kao announced that the city has received CommonWealth’s top sustainability city award for 3 consecutive years, and ranked No. 2 in overall competitiveness and first in public safety in the Global Views assessment, demonstrating steady governance and economic strength.
Facts
Hsinchu City has received CommonWealth’s “Top Sustainability City” award for 3 consecutive years. The award is presented to cities and counties outside the 6 special municipalities.
In the 2026 Global Views assessment, Hsinchu City ranked No. 2 in overall competitiveness among general counties and cities.
Hsinchu City ranked first nationwide in “Public Safety and Fire Services.”