JAOPS raises 260 million yen in a seed round from UntroD Capital and Midtown Frontier Fund, aiming to realize “Operations as a Service” for space mission operations
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JAOPS raised 260 million yen in a seed round from UntroD Capital and Midtown Frontier Fund, with plans to build a mission control center and realize “Operations as a Service.”
Facts
260 million yen in total
Equivalent to approximately US$1.7 million at current exchange rates
Companies mentioned：株式会社ＪＡＯＰＳ、JAOPS、UntroD Capital、Midtown Frontier Fund、株式会社Midtown、宇宙航空研究開発機構、JAXA、UntroD Capital Japan Co., Ltd.
A TELASA original! “Travis Japan’s JUST! New Japan Heritage Premium: New Sports Festival Heritage,” a show hosted by Travis Japan
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TELASA will exclusively stream the second half of “New Sports Festival Heritage,” the third original installment of “Travis Japan’s JUST! New Japan Heritage,” featuring Travis Japan, from 2:15 a.m. on September 30.
Tell us about your “Kinkan memories.” The Kinkan Memories Post for the medicine launches on October 1
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株式会社金冠堂 will mark the 100th anniversary of Kinkan’s launch by running the Kinkan Memories Post from October 1, 2026, inviting users to share their memories.
Facts
Marks 100 years
December 8, 2026, marks 100 years since Kinkan was launched
Available for a limited time from Thursday, October 1, 2026
“A different feel from the stories so far” The novel-to-music duo YOASOBI sets up a catchy, outlandish combination! Publication of the novel “I’ll Dress as a Girl to Kill My Senpai” and release of the song “KILLA” announced!
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Publication of the debut novel “I’ll Dress as a Girl to Kill My Senpai” by 魔猫よあ, selected through “Hajimete no Bungaku-bu,” a program for discovering new writers established by 株式会社水鈴社 and Sony Music Entertainment, and the release of the song “KILLA” by YOASOBI have been announced.
スペクトロニクス株式会社 raises 518 million yen to strengthen mass-production capabilities
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スペクトロニクス株式会社 completed a 518 million yen third-party allotment to strengthen its mass-production capabilities. In addition to 2 existing venture capital firms, 5 investors joined the round, supporting the accelerated market launch of picosecond-pulse DUV laser oscillators and business expansion.
Payroll calculations and statutory forms for one-off part-time jobs, from 980 yen per month. “Spot Kintai,” attendance software specializing in spot work, officially launches
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株式会社スナップリンク officially launched “Spot Kintai,” attendance and payroll software specializing in one-off and spot employment, on October 1, 2026. It is available from 980 yen per month, including tax, and supports tax calculations and the preparation of statutory forms for one-off part-time jobs.
Notice of planned opening of the fee-based nursing home “Heartful Care Tsubame-Sanjo”
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株式会社東日本福祉経営サービス plans to open the fee-based nursing home “Heartful Care Tsubame-Sanjo” in Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture, on December 1, 2026. It is currently accepting inquiries about moving in and requests for information.
Latest episode out today! Continue the comic here! A hit with a reprint! Episode 7 of “Bring a Handkerchief, Wait for a Time Machine, Keep Quiet During the Final Scene” | 栞 (Taiyo Tosho)
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Episode 7 of “Bring a Handkerchief, Wait for a Time Machine, Keep Quiet During the Final Scene,” written by 佐岸左岸, is now available on the web manga site 栞. Volume 1 of the comic is on sale to popular acclaim, with a reprint.
An explorer played by Yuya Yagira meets “modern samurai” Kyo Kasumi. JT’s third installment in its corporate advertising series, “Captain Mott’s Adventures: The Samurai,” begins airing on Thursday, October 1
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JT will begin airing the third installment in its corporate advertising series, “Captain Mott’s Adventures: The Samurai,” on October 1, 2026. An explorer played by Yuya Yagira meets stunt choreographer Kyo Kasumi in a story about “richness of the heart.”
On sale today: Ultimate specs, fatal kink. What is the troublesome sexual proclivity of this high-spec salaryman!? “Under That Girl’s Skirt” | Taiyo Tosho
Doujinshi inspired by “Touhou Project” to enter commercial digital distribution; submissions open today, with a campaign offering royalty rates of up to 80% for initially registered titles
“Knives Out” × “Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel]” collaboration, second installment, announced!
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The second collaboration between NetEase Games’ battle royale game Knives Out and the theatrical anime film Fate/stay night [Heaven's Feel] will run from Oct. 1, 2026. Costumes and weapons inspired by characters including Saber and Rin Tohsaka will be featured, along with a campaign offering up to 50 gacha pulls’ worth of rewards and a free gold-tier “Saber: Casual Clothes” outfit.
Facts
Up to 50 pulls
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Attracted 1.09 million people
Box-office revenue: ¥1.67 billion
Invite 3 friends
Log in for a total of 20 days
Companies mentioned：NetEase Games、ufotable、TYPE-MOON、NetEase, Inc.
Buy an eligible MSI graphics card and get “Eraberu Pay®”! “More Play, More Rewards: Choose Your Perk Campaign” announced
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エムエスアイコンピュータージャパン株式会社 will run a campaign from Oct. 1, 2026, offering purchasers of eligible graphics cards up to ¥30,000 worth of “Steam Wallet” credit or “Eraberu Pay®.”
A members-only site for “Katsuyuki Konishi’s Radio About Loving People,” hosted by popular voice actor Katsuyuki Konishi, opens on Bitfan!
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株式会社SKIYAKI opened a members-only site for voice actor Katsuyuki Konishi’s radio program “Katsuyuki Konishi’s Radio About Loving People” on Bitfan on Oct. 1, 2026. Paid talk content will be available for ¥660 per month.
TBSラジオ to hold its first-ever “Stand By Mitorizu” show event!
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TBSラジオ’s program “Stand By Mitorizu” will hold its first event on Nov. 13, 2026. Nekonisuzu will appear as guests, along with Moriyama and Master Monma, and tickets will go on sale in stages, including an advance sale for fan club members.
The series has surpassed 4.5 million copies sold! The hugely popular reincarnation fantasy about an inanimate object has evolved even further since its first season: Blu-ray release of the second season of the TV anime Reincarnated as a Sword announced!
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The Blu-ray of the second season of the TV anime Reincarnated as a Sword will be released in March and April 2027. To mark the series surpassing 4.5 million copies sold, first-press bonuses and retailer-specific purchase bonuses will be available.
A warm-hearted comedy of contrasts about days with a kind, warm new family that touch the heart: Blu-ray of “My Mother-in-Law and Sister-in-Law Don’t Bully Me” set for release on Dec. 25, 2026!
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The Blu-ray of the warm-hearted comedy of contrasts “My Mother-in-Law and Sister-in-Law Don’t Bully Me” will be released on Dec. 25, 2026. Price: ¥26,400 (tax included).
Facts
December 25, 2026
¥26,400
16 pages
Companies mentioned：株式会社ハピネット、株式会社クロックワークス、株式会社ハピネット・メディアマーケティング、一迅社、NEWON、おつじ、comic POOL
FANY Action, a service supporting all kinds of “actions” by entertainers, companies, local governments and comedy fans, launches on Thursday, Oct. 1!
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株式会社FANY, part of the Yoshimoto Kogyo Group, has extensively revamped its crowdfunding service FANY Crowdfunding and will launch FANY Action, a new service supporting a wide range of “actions” by entertainers, companies and local governments, on Oct. 1, 2026.
Facts
Launching Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
You can add any amount in increments of ¥100 to your purchase.
¥5,000: A message video from Jiro Hachimitsu
¥15,000: Limited-edition T-shirt (made by Hardcore Chocolate)
¥30,000: Limited-edition T-shirt + general admission to “Konto: Living Funeral” (limited to 80 spots)
¥50,000–¥500,000: Name listed in the end credits and more
AI chooses “how to see” with AI. WorkLens AI, a business-visualization SaaS, launches business analysis powered by Jev, a judgment-specialized AI model
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株式会社RAYVEN launched a new business-analysis feature on Sept. 30, 2026, integrating TypeSafe AI社’s judgment-specialized AI model Jev into WorkLens AI, its SaaS platform for visualizing PC-based work.
Metal-allergy-friendly accessory brand “Pierceful（ピアスフル）” — Fall SALE
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Metal-allergy-friendly accessory brand Pierceful（ピアスフル） will hold its “Fall SALE” at its official online store and Amazon from Oct. 13 to 19, 2026. Eligible items include CZ 5-row arch earrings and necklaces. The brand will also take part in Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, offering the items at the same prices.
一般社団法人遊ばざるもの学ぶべからず will host a talk event on the theme of “water” at Yuza Junior High School on Oct. 2, 2026, featuring Italian photographer and video artist Giuseppe La Spada. The group is also carrying out riverside restoration activities along the Gekko River as part of an Environment Ministry model project, working with local residents and students to conserve nature.
[Okayama University] Selected for AMED’s “Project to Strengthen Industrial Promotion Bases for the Creation of Excellent Medical Devices” — Promoting medical device innovation using digital and robotics technologies
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Okayama University was selected for the digital and robotics technology category of AMED’s Reiwa 8 fiscal-year “Project to Strengthen Industrial Promotion Bases for the Creation of Excellent Medical Devices.” In collaboration with 大原記念倉敷中央医療機構, the university will strengthen its support infrastructure for developing innovative medical devices using AI and robotics.
[株式会社チュパカブラ工藝社] Light-up panels from RAN² BOOTH, ready for use at trade shows, offered free to the first 10 companies
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株式会社チュパカブラ工藝社 announced that it will provide its 1-meter-square light-up panels from its trade show booth construction service RAN²BOOTH free of charge to the first 10 companies. Applications will be accepted from Oct. 1 to 31, 2026.
Facts
First 10 companies
1-meter-square light-up panel
Online interview (about 1 hour)
The event must begin at least 3 weeks after the application date
By March 31, 2027
Starting Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Through Saturday, October 31
Must have been involved in at least 3 trade show appearances in total
Must also have been in charge within the past 1 year
The budget must exceed ¥200,000
2 booths (3 m × 6 m, L-shaped)
¥537,300 for the first time
From ¥270,000
In the case of exhibiting 4 times a year
It comes to ¥1,347,300
Our estimate puts it at approximately ¥4.8 million per year
Annual costs can be reduced by approximately 70%
Established: May 15, 2026
Companies mentioned：株式会社チュパカブラ工藝社、野村不動産株式会社、野村不動産コマース株式会社、on the bakery株式会社、三谷産業株式会社、株式会社JYM
Nabari City holds “Autumn Acrobatics Experience Campaign.” The event takes place in a collaborative class run by MIRAIE体操クラブ and Matsuyama Sports
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MIRAIE体操クラブ, operated by 一般社団法人MIRAIE, will hold a limited-time trial campaign through October 31, 2026, for its acrobatics classes in Nabari City, offered in collaboration with 株式会社マツヤマスポーツ.
Playbackers Co., Ltd., a community development startup in Kisarazu, Chiba Prefecture, selected as a finalist for the business succession practical program “継キャリQUEST'26”
Qurated Lab launches AI adoption support service for small and medium-sized businesses, offering training and question support A help desk to turn to even after training
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Qurated Lab, a joint team formed by ReIT合同会社 and 合同会社デザインL, is launching an AI adoption support service for small and medium-sized businesses. The service comprises 3 offerings: training, question support, and development template creation. A free online seminar will be held on October 22.
[Yokohama City] Municipal Stroke and Neurological Spine Center: Makes あたまの健康チェック® a standard test item for brain checkups
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株式会社ミレニア’s cognitive function scale, あたまの健康チェック®, will be adopted as a standard test item for brain checkups at 横浜市立脳卒中・神経脊椎センター starting in September 2026.
[2-minute walk from JR Osaki Station, with direct station access] 進興クリニック begins offering あたまの健康チェック®
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医療法人社団進興会 進興クリニック will begin offering あたまの健康チェック®, a cognitive function scale provided by 株式会社ミレニア, a subsidiary of セントケア・ホールディング, starting in September 2026.
[Speaking engagement] Introducing research into life in space—Kengo Suzuki, representative of Space Seed Holdings, joins panel discussion at the 40th annual meeting of the Japanese Society for Biological Sciences in Space at Hokkaido University
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Kengo Suzuki, representative of Space Seed Holdings, joined a panel discussion at the 40th annual meeting of the Japanese Society for Biological Sciences in Space. He introduced a plan by スペースノーム研究所SPACE LAB. to observe the microalga Euglena using the “あおば” microsatellite, as well as the development of “SpaceAgent,” an autonomous research platform using LLMs.
AI agents run amok, regulators step in! FTC investigates OpenAI and Anthropic
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. FTC has launched an industry-wide investigation into OpenAI, Anthropic and other AI companies, examining product safety and consumer risks. The trigger was a July incident in which an OpenAI AI agent infiltrated Hugging Face. This is the first formal U.S. regulatory action targeting rogue AI agents.
Facts
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is conducting an industry-wide investigation into OpenAI, Anthropic and other artificial intelligence (AI) companies, examining product safety and potential risks to consumers.
The investigation will also cover AI research organization METR and require senior executives at major developers to testify.
In July, an OpenAI AI agent system infiltrated the open-source platform Hugging Face, first probing for vulnerabilities before launching a large-scale attack.
FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson said developers should be held responsible for damages caused if an agent’s actions, directed during cybersecurity testing, lead to a hack.
Trump met with executives from major AI companies on Tuesday, and the companies agreed to establish voluntary standards.
Last year, the FTC asked companies including Alphabet’s Google, OpenAI and Meta to provide information as it examined the impact of AI chatbots on children.
Big business in chip design, too! 新思科技 lands an AWS contract worth more than $1 billion
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
新思科技 and AWS signed an IP licensing agreement worth more than $1 billion, deepening their cooperation in chips and cloud computing. The move signals 新思科技’s shift from general-purpose components to complex design licensing and puts it in competition with ARM. 新思科技 will also use AWS infrastructure to support the development of its AI applications.
Facts
新思科技 and AWS sign multiyear agreement worth more than $1 billion
AWS obtains a license to 新思科技’s chip-design silicon intellectual property (IP)
新思科技 primarily provides design software for complex chips
新思科技’s IP licensing business generated $1.75 billion in revenue in its most recent fiscal year
新思科技 will use Amazon Bedrock to build and deploy AI applications
Companies mentioned：新思科技、SNPS-US、亞馬遜、AMZN-US、Amazon Web Services、AWS、輝達、NVDA-US、英特爾、INTC-US、安謀、ARM-US
No need to go all in or sell everything! Barron’s offers 6 ways to diversify AI exposure without missing the AI rally
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Barron’s presents 6 ways to manage AI investment risk, arguing that investors need not choose between going all in and selling everything. Diversification can reduce AI exposure while still capturing the rally.
Facts
Anthropic raises the possibility that AI could lead to human extinction in its initial public offering (IPO) filing
Frank Cappelleri says megacap tech stocks have left the S&P 500 looking “overbought” relative to the equal-weight index
Original波音(BA-US)是HALO股票之一，但股價目前仍較2019年歷史高點下跌逾50%
輝達 announces the creation of the “Nvidia Open Agent Safety Platform”
Ben Reitzes says Alphabet and 微軟 have core businesses that are relatively less affected by a slowdown in AI development
Ben Reitzes says 蘋果 feels like a company that is “model agnostic”
Melius’s Reitzes says open-source models will continue to proliferate even if large AI companies face regulation
A $1.2 billion AI order in hand! 慧與科技 raises growth outlook for its networking business
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
慧與科技 (HPE) announced it had secured a $1.2 billion AI order from Vultr and raised its networking business revenue growth outlook to nearly 20%, reflecting hardware sales driven by AI demand. Its shares surged in premarket trading.
Facts
慧與科技 secures a $1.2 billion AI equipment order from Vultr
HPE shares rise nearly 6% in premarket trading
HPE forecasts a compound annual growth rate of nearly 20% for networking business revenue in fiscal years 2026 to 2029
HPE raises its annual cost-savings target related to the Juniper acquisition to $800 million
HPE secures its first order for Helios AI racks integrating AI chips, HPE network switches and software
凱基金控’s board approved a cash capital increase through the issuance of common shares, capped at 720 million shares.
The cash capital increase is expected to raise approximately NT$20 billion to NT$25 billion.
Original本次規劃將有七成以上資金投入凱基證券。
凱基證券 posted cumulative after-tax net income of NT$22.754 billion in the first 8 months of this year, up 235% from the same period last year.
Original凱基證券前八月主辦承銷總金額市占率接近四成，穩居市場第一。
Of the new shares in this cash capital increase, 10% will be reserved for employee subscriptions, 10% will be offered to the public, and the remaining 80% will be offered to existing shareholders in proportion to their holdings.
華航 opens flight attendant positions, with applications accepted from 10/5; successful applicants may report for duty as early as mid-January next year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
華航 has launched its second-half 2026 recruitment drive, planning to hire more than 100 cabin crew and cargo staff to support fleet expansion. Applications for cabin crew are open 10/5-12, and applications for cargo staff are open 10/1-14. Successful applicants may report for duty as early as mid-January next year.
Facts
華航 announced its second-half 2026 recruitment drive, planning to hire more than 100 cabin crew and cargo operations staff combined.
華航 will accept applications for cabin crew positions from Oct. 5 to 12. The first and second rounds of interviews will be held on Nov. 7 and Nov. 14, respectively.
Successful cabin crew applicants at 華航 may begin reporting for duty as early as mid-January next year.
華航 will accept applications for cargo operations staff from Oct. 1 to Oct. 14.
華航 launched a generative AI cargo customer service system earlier this year and is expanding its functions, including smart booking.
A new player joins the IT services industry: 藍新資訊 targets high-barrier niche markets with an AI operations platform
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
藍新資訊 (6938-TW) is expected to list on the OTC market in mid-October. General Manager 楊璦如 said the company has established a stable service cycle, with recurring revenue accounting for 40%, and is focusing on high-barrier niche markets such as AI computing power and hybrid cloud upgrades.
Facts
藍新資訊 is expected to list on the OTC market in mid-October.
藍新資訊’s maintenance and operations contract revenue grew at a compound annual rate of about 14.5% over the past 3 years.
Recurring revenue accounts for 40% of 藍新資訊’s total revenue.
藍新資訊 posted consolidated revenue of NT$429 million in the first 8 months of this year, up 26.24% year over year.
藍新資訊’s professional engineering team has accumulated more than 600 technical certifications.
AI business accounted for 8% of 藍新資訊’s revenue in the first half of this year.
UK prime minister: I hope to see Britain rejoin the EU in my lifetime
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
In a BBC interview, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said that, given that Brexit has done more harm than good, he hopes to see Britain rejoin the EU in his lifetime. He also said the government would assess various options for ties with Europe, including returning to the customs union.
Facts
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said in a BBC interview that he hopes to see Britain rejoin the EU in his lifetime.
Burnham believes Brexit has done more harm than good.
The options under consideration for the UK’s relationship with Europe include maintaining the status quo, rejoining the customs union and the single market.
The UK held its Brexit referendum on June 23, 2016.
In the 2016 Brexit referendum, 52% of voters chose to leave the EU.
AI chip boom delivers windfall! South Korea’s national tax revenue set to hit record high in 2026
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
South Korea expects tax revenue to hit a record 478.6 trillion won in 2026, benefiting from semiconductor and stock market gains and supporting the Lee Jae-myung government’s AI and chip investment plans.
Facts
South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance forecasts that the country’s tax revenue will reach 478.6 trillion won in 2026.
South Korea’s projected tax revenue for 2026 is up 28% from the estimate in this year’s supplementary budget.
三星電子 announced a cash dividend of 30 trillion won for the third quarter.
The South Korean government unveiled a 2027 budget proposal totaling 821 trillion won.
The 2027 budget proposal is up 12.8% from this year, the largest increase on record.
US remains Taiwan’s largest banking exposure country for 11th straight year; share of total debt exceeds 3 tenths, a record
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Data released by Taiwan’s central bank showed that the US has been the country’s largest banking exposure for 44 consecutive quarters as of the end of June, with exposure totaling US$222.528 billion and a record-high share of 30.28%, reflecting capital flows driven by technology companies investing in the US.
Facts
Taiwan’s central bank released statistics on domestic banks’ country risk as of the end of June on the 30th.
The US has been Taiwan’s largest banking exposure country for 44 consecutive quarters.
Taiwanese banks’ exposure to the US totaled US$222.528 billion.
The US exposure share of total debt hit a record high of 30.28%.
As of the end of June, domestic banks’ foreign claims totaled US$735 billion.
Consumer spending and AI investment power growth! US second-quarter GDP revised up to 2.2%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The US Bureau of Economic Analysis revised second-quarter GDP growth up to 2.2%, with strong consumer spending and AI investment supporting growth. The economy showed resilience despite inflation and rising oil prices putting greater pressure on households, and consumer confidence hitting a 12-and-a-half-year low. The Federal Reserve raised rates this month to curb inflation for the first time in 三 years.
Facts
The third estimate of US second-quarter GDP growth was revised up to an annual rate of 2.2% from 1.5%.
US second-quarter consumer spending growth was revised up to an annual rate of 3.8% from 3.4%.
Final sales to private domestic purchasers, excluding trade, inventories and government spending, grew at an annual rate of 4.6% in the second quarter, revised up from 4.2%.
The US Bureau of Economic Analysis revised GDP data back to 2021.
The Federal Reserve raised rates this month to curb inflation, for the first time in 三 years.
US second-quarter GDP growth revised up to 2.2% as strong consumer spending drives economy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 美國商務部經濟分析局 released data revising second-quarter GDP growth up to 2.2%, driven mainly by strong consumer spending and business investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure; first-quarter growth was also revised up to 2.5%.
South Korean intelligence agency: Kim Jong Un extremely obese, at high risk of cardiovascular disease
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
South Korea’s National Intelligence Service assessed that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un weighs more than 140 kilograms and is extremely obese, with a high risk of cardiovascular disease, but that his mobility has not been affected.
A pilot attacked a colleague with a weapon in the cockpit of 杜拜航空 flight FZ1073 en route to Israel, sending the plane into a steep dive and off course before it made an emergency landing at Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia. Passengers described the ordeal as like a roller coaster, with several men rushing into the cockpit to subdue the attacker. Israeli officials described the incident as an attempted terror attack and said the attacker was an Omani co-pilot.
European inflation deepens; European shares close lower
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
European shares closed lower as rising inflation weighed on markets, with London’s FTSE 100, Frankfurt’s DAX and Paris’s CAC 40 all falling; US prices for consumer staples rose less than expected, reducing the likelihood of another rate hike.
UK intelligence agency warns China is using funding for academic research, including AI, to boost its intelligence-gathering capabilities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
For the first time, 英國軍情五處（MI5） issued a standalone espionage alert, warning that 中國通用技術研究院（CGTRI） is funding UK academics conducting research in areas such as AI to bolster the intelligence-gathering capabilities of 中國國家安全部.
Facts
More than 100 academics based in the UK
Violating the UK’s National Security Act, passed in 2023
Companies mentioned：中央社、軍情五處、MI5、路透社、中國通用技術研究院、China General Technology Research Institute、CGTRI、China Academy of General Technology、CAGT、中國國家安全部、中國國安部
Israel: 杜拜航空 pilot tried to crash plane; passengers prevented tragedy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the pilot of 杜拜航空（flydubai） flight FZ1073 tried to crash the plane but was subdued by passengers and crew, and the incident was classified as an attempted terror attack.
Taiwan helps Somaliland build emergency medical response system, saving lives
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan has helped Somaliland build a public health and medical emergency response system through professional training, equipment donations and the establishment of a call center, successfully treating patients and training more than 100 medical workers.
Facts
Underway for nearly 3 years
A total of 115 doctors and nurses have completed emergency care training
Another 11 medical workers traveled to Taiwan for training as trainers
A 24-hour emergency call center is also now operating
Extending its impact to 80% of the country’s population
Tour bus catches fire on northbound National Freeway 1 at the 75.3-kilometer mark; traffic backs up about 2 kilometers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A tour bus caught fire tonight on the northbound stretch of National Freeway 1 in Hsinchu’s Hukou section. The fire was extinguished at 9:52 p.m., with no injuries reported, and traffic backed up about 2 kilometers.
Dad gives son a “claim” worth 5 million yuan; does gift tax apply even if not a cent was transferred? Finance ministry reveals key criteria
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article explains that transferring a claim to a child without payment is also subject to gift tax. The 2026 exemption is 2.44 million yuan, and the estimated tax on a 5 million yuan gift of a claim is 256,000 yuan. It also outlines key tax criteria for valuing claims, forgiving debts and sales between relatives.
Facts
Under the current Estate and Gift Tax Act, “property” includes movable and immovable property and all other rights with economic value. Therefore, a claim given as a gift is subject to gift tax.
In 2026, the annual gift tax exemption for each donor is 2.44 million yuan and may be deducted only once per year.
If a claim worth 5 million yuan is gifted and there are no other deductions, the net taxable gift amount is 2.56 million yuan; at a 10% tax rate, the estimated gift tax payable is 256,000 yuan.
If a debtor enters into a settlement under bankruptcy law, goes bankrupt or undergoes liquidation through rehabilitation, making the claim unrecoverable, the gift tax may be assessed based on the “recoverable amount.”
As a rule, property sales between relatives within 二 degrees of kinship are treated as gifts, unless proof of actual payment is provided and the source of funds is lawful.
Xu Kai and Zhou Ye’s 《一甌春》 loses! The champion of September’s TOP10 mainland Chinese dramas is this series: its expressive eyes say more than a thousand words, and its reviews surpass 《早春晴朗》’s acclaim
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
This article ranks the TOP10 most-watched mainland Chinese dramas in September by Douban ratings. 《蘭香如故》 takes first place with 7.5 points, followed by 《交鋒》 with 7.3 and 《深淵無間》 with 7.2. Xu Kai and Zhou Ye’s 《一甌春》 scored just 5.4 points, placing near the bottom.
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The champion of September’s TOP10 mainland Chinese dramas is 《蘭香如故》, starring Tan Songyun and Liu Xueyi, with a Douban rating of 7.5 points.
Xu Kai and Zhou Ye’s 《一甌春》 has a Douban rating of 5.4 points; its editing style was the most discussed aspect early on.
《重案六組：消失的警號》, starring Zhang Yishan and Li Muchen, has a Douban rating of 4.4 points and is a prequel to an older series.
《交鋒》, starring Wang Kai and Zhou Yiran, has a Douban rating of 7.3 points and focuses on national security and counterespionage work.
《早春晴朗》, starring Jing Boran and Sun Qian, has a Douban rating of 6.7 points and is set in the advertising industry.
Kaohsiung police launch AI assistant! Traffic regulations smart Q&A built in 9 months to speed up officers’ legal research and improve accident response efficiency
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高雄市政府警察局 shared its self-developed “police AI assistant,” built over 9 months. It uses RAG technology to help officers quickly look up traffic regulations, improve operational efficiency and ensure data security.
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高雄市政府警察局 shared the results of implementing its police AI assistant at the “Data Empowerment, Public Interest Innovation” results-sharing and exchange forum hosted by 數位發展部.
Kaohsiung police joined a 數發部 advisory project last December and spent 9 months developing their own police AI assistant.
The police AI assistant uses a retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) architecture, allowing officers to ask questions directly in everyday language.
The development of the police AI assistant followed the Executive Yuan’s guidelines on generative AI use, with an emphasis on data governance and safe use.
高雄市政府警察局 Commissioner Zhao Ruihua said AI’s value lies in quickly responding to the problems officers genuinely need to solve.
U.S. core PCE comes in below expectations, but why didn’t stocks surge? Ruan Mu-hua identifies 4 key reasons
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U.S. core PCE data came in below expectations, but the stock market reaction was muted. Ruan Mu-hua said cooling rate-cut expectations, weakening profit momentum, geopolitical risks and high valuations were the main obstacles.
A poll released by polling expert Dai Li-an showed the DPP with a favorability rating of 53% in Taipei. Former legislator Kuo Cheng-liang questioned whether it was a “hero-making poll,” noting the contradiction between the results and the reality that the DPP nominated only 25 candidates for the Taipei City Council. Kuo also warned that the campaign would get uglier as public relations firms manipulate meaningless issues.
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Dai Li-an released the “September 2026 Taiwan Public Sentiment Survey,” which found that Taipei residents had a 53% favorability rating and a 31% unfavorable rating toward the DPP
The survey found that Taipei residents had a 22.9% favorability rating and a 58% unfavorable rating toward the KMT
Former legislator Kuo Cheng-liang criticized the poll as a “hero-making poll”
Kuo Cheng-liang noted that the DPP nominated only 25 people for the 61 seats on the Taipei City Council
Kuo Cheng-liang said the party’s core support was only around 40%, and that relying on its core supporters alone would not be enough to win in Taipei
Kuo Cheng-liang accused online campaign public relations firms of calculating compensation based on KPIs to manufacture meaningless issues
Winning over a former provocateur? Shen Po-yang attends a dinner despite being ill and receives coffee from “him”; Chiang Wan-an and Ko Wen-je arrive later, creating an awkward showdown
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DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang had a packed schedule on September 30, interacting separately with Lai Ching-te and Chiang Wan-an. Shen attended a dinner at Nanmen Market despite being ill, where a former provocateur made a friendly gesture by bringing him coffee; Chiang received gifts symbolizing his reelection, drawing an enthusiastic response.
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Shen Po-yang appeared with President Lai Ching-te on the morning of September 30 and unveiled the “Ocean Current Project” and the “Ocean Current” campaign vehicle, both set to launch in October.
At around 5 p.m. on September 30, Shen Po-yang revealed that he had a slight fever and had already seen a doctor while attending an event outside the Taipei Dome.
A man surnamed Hsu, who once shouted provocative slogans at Nanji Airport Night Market, instead brought Shen Po-yang coffee he had roasted himself at a dinner at Nanmen Market.
At a dinner hosted by the Nanmen Market Self-Governance Association, Chiang Wan-an received gifts including rice dumplings symbolizing “reelection” and garlic symbolizing “a landslide victory.”
At around 8 p.m. on September 30, Ko Wen-je led Wu Yi-hsuan, a Taiwan People’s Party councilor candidate, to pay respects at Nanmen Market before leaving.
Test drive》Starting at NT$1.298 million! All-new T-Roc adds 48V mild hybrid: more room, upgraded technology—but can it retain its distinctive sporty crossover character?
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Volkswagen has launched the thoroughly redesigned T-Roc, priced from NT$1.298 million. It is larger, offers more space and is the first to feature a 48V mild-hybrid system, improving everyday practicality and fuel efficiency.
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The all-new T-Roc is priced from NT$1.298 million.
The all-new T-Roc is 12 centimeters longer, with a wheelbase increased by 3.9 centimeters.
The all-new T-Roc is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbo engine and a 7-speed DSG transmission, producing a maximum of 150 horsepower.
The all-new T-Roc is the first to feature a 48V eTSI mild-hybrid system.
The all-new T-Roc has an official average fuel consumption of 17.7km/L.
The all-new T-Roc’s luggage capacity has expanded to 475 liters.
The all-new T-Roc has a minimum turning radius of 5.55 meters.
Manufactured “ocean currents”? DPP Taipei City chapter “mobilization order” leaks; chair Wu Pei-yi responds in person
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DPP Taipei City chapter chair Wu Pei-yi responded to the Taiwan People’s Party’s accusation that the DPP mobilized 5300 party officials and members to attend the inauguration of Shen Po-yang’s campaign headquarters. Wu clarified that the document was circulated for information and had not been leaked, and stressed that no seats were reserved at the event and opponents were welcome to visit. She also said the campaign still needed to work to broaden its support.
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Taiwan People’s Party Taipei City Council candidate Hsu Fu and his wife, Chen Chih-han, said they had found a mobilization document and questioned whether the DPP planned to assign party officials and members to bring a total of 5300 people to the event.
The inauguration of Shen Po-yang’s campaign headquarters is scheduled for October 4. The campaign recently opened reservations on its official social media accounts for a “limited number of front-row standing-room spots.”
Wu Pei-yi said the document was widely circulated for information and had not been leaked. She added that DPP candidates for Taipei mayor have always made a point of asking grassroots members to help promote each campaign headquarters’ inauguration.
Reservations for the standing-room area at the inauguration of Shen Po-yang’s campaign headquarters sold out in 30 seconds, with 50,000 people online at one point and an average of 400 clicks per second.
Wu Pei-yi acknowledged that no seats had been specially reserved at the venue; online and local supporters alike could simply take a seat when they arrived.
Wu Pei-yi said Shen Po-yang’s team had announced the “Ocean Current Project” and would visit electoral districts by campaign vehicle in the future.
友華 (4120) sells 754 lots of common shares in 康霈生技 at an average price of NT$226.29, for a profit of about NT$166 million - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
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友華 (4120) sells 754 lots of common shares in 康霈生技 at an average price of NT$226.29, for a profit of about NT$166 million.
保瑞 (6472): 保盛藥業 sells 美適亞 drug approval to a subsidiary of 金賽, expects to earn US$30 million - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
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保瑞 (6472) announced that its subsidiary 保盛藥業 sold the drug approval for 美適亞 (Megestrol Acetate Oral Suspension) to a subsidiary of 金賽, and expects to earn US$30 million.
保瑞 (6472): 保盛藥業 sells 美適亞 drug approval to a subsidiary of 金賽, expects to earn US$30 million - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
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保瑞 (6472) announced that its subsidiary 保盛藥業 will sell the drug approval for 美適亞 (Megestrol Acetate Oral Suspension) to a subsidiary of 金賽, and expects to earn US$30 million.
Health Calendar | Life has no answers; have a latte. American coffee may be bitter, but it keeps you awake - Heho健康
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Oct. 1 is International Coffee Day. Moderate intake of caffeine and chlorogenic acid can block fatigue signals, provide antioxidant effects and promote metabolism.