# AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-06 06:00–09:00 JST｜Page 1 of 2 One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 77 items from 4 sources; Japan, 67 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link. ## [¥0 initial production fee campaign] Commemorating the official launch of 3D space service “PlaceNavi（プレイスナビ）,” limited to the first 30 businesses - Published: 2026-10-06T08:40:01+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000191504.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257322-en.html - anchor: #n3219775 - Companies mentioned: Splint Works、スプリントワークス、PlaceNavi、プレイスナビ Splint Works（スプリントワークス）has officially launched “PlaceNavi（プレイスナビ）,” a service that lets users publish real-world facilities and buildings online as 3D and 360-degree spaces. To mark the official launch, the company is offering its “PlaceNavi Launch Campaign,” reducing the initial production fee (for 1 location) from the regular ¥200,000 (excluding tax) to ¥0, limited to the first 30 businesses. Facts: - Regular price: ¥200,000 (excluding tax) - Regular price: ¥200,000 (excluding tax) → ¥0 - Monthly fee: ¥10,000 (excluding tax) - Limited to the first 30 businesses - 対象範囲：1事業者につき初回1拠点 ## Business systems enter an era of “evolving with AI.” Launch of “OASYS,” an integrated platform for SES businesses refined through in-house operation - Published: 2026-10-06T08:40:01+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000083244.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257320-en.html - anchor: #n3219774 - Companies mentioned: オープラン株式会社 オープラン株式会社 has launched “OASYS（オアシス）,” an all-in-one management platform specializing in SES businesses. The company is rolling out as a SaaS a system it has operated and improved in-house with an investment of more than ¥40,000,000, integrating attendance management, SES sales, BP management, employee development, and knowledge management. AI document search chat and AI customization support will position it as a business foundation for advancing AX (AI Transformation). Plans include a SaaS option starting at ¥9,800 per month and a custom AI plan with individually quoted pricing. Facts: - A system developed through on-site use and improvement, with an investment of more than ¥40,000,000 - SaaS plan: from ¥9,800 per month - Can be adopted by companies with as few as 10 employees - Capital: ¥20,000,000 - Employees: 90 - Established: February 2015 (fiscal year-end: January) ## Yamaha Motor adopts SmartDB to digitize administrative operations supporting motorcycle development testing — Streamlining diverse operations, including capital investment and safety management, to enhance corporate competitiveness - Published: 2026-10-06T08:40:01+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000303.000025071.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257318-en.html - anchor: #n3219773 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ドリーム・アーツ、ヤマハ発動機株式会社、三菱UFJ銀行、KDDI、ツルハホールディングス、筑波大学、マイクロソフト 株式会社ドリーム・アーツ announced that ヤマハ発動機株式会社 has adopted and is using “SmartDB,” a cloud service for digitizing business operations at large enterprises, to digitize administrative work in its motorcycle development testing division. The Third Vehicle Testing Department is digitizing a range of administrative operations previously handled on paper, including applications and approvals, capital investment, and safety management, aiming to improve efficiency and standardize operations to enhance corporate competitiveness. Facts: - We are pleased to announce that the company has adopted “SmartDB(R),” a cloud service for digitizing business operations at large enterprises, and is using it as of September 2026. - SmartDB(R) is the No. 1 cloud service for digitizing business operations in the large-enterprise market (※1). - Based on Techno System Research’s “2025 SaaS Workflow Market Vendor Share Survey” ## スマートニュース株式会社 adopts “Receivables Collection Robo,” a digital infrastructure for reminders and collections - Published: 2026-10-06T08:40:01+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000482.000001047.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257317-en.html - anchor: #n3219772 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ROBOT PAYMENT、スマートニュース株式会社 株式会社ROBOT PAYMENT announced that “Receivables Collection Robo,” a digital infrastructure for reminders and collections, has been adopted by スマートニュース株式会社, operator of the news app “SmartNews.” SmartNews already uses “Invoice Management Robo,” a billing and receivables management system, and the integration with “Receivables Collection Robo” will enable centralized management from billing through fee collection. The service automates collection operations, which often depend on individual employees, by covering a range of reminder methods, including email, SMS, and IVR. Facts: - Annual payment processing volume exceeds 2,000億円 - Securities code: 4374 - Established: October 2000 - Dai 15 Arai Building, 4F ## An exceptional 8th installment for a brand mook! Outdoor brand “DOD” opens reservations for a multifunctional “wallet shoulder bag” featuring “Usa Stitch” quilting - Published: 2026-10-06T08:36:34+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000401.000091052.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257324-en.html - anchor: #n3219776 - Companies mentioned: ビーズ株式会社、株式会社宝島社、DOD Outdoor brand “DOD,” operated by ビーズ株式会社, has opened advance reservations through Takarajima Channel for “DOD Usa Stitch Wallet Shoulder Bag BOOK,” the 8th installment in its brand mook series, published by 株式会社宝島社. The multifunctional shoulder bag features quilted “rabbit-shaped stitching,” the brand icon. It goes on sale on November 6, 2026, and costs ¥4,389 (tax included). Facts: - Price: ¥4,389 (tax included) - Release date: November 6, 2026 (Friday), planned - Approx. dimensions: 15.5 cm high × 23 cm wide × 3 cm deep - Shoulder strap length: 130 cm [maximum] - Opening the front pocket reveals 6 card slots - It has been hugely popular every time since the 1st installment in 2020 ## Asian Rural Institute donation campaign “Living Kindly with Our Neighbors” concludes — Received ¥4,343,630 in support; Western Japan training program to begin on November 10 - Published: 2026-10-06T08:34:37+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000120.000119470.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257325-en.html - anchor: #n3219777 - Companies mentioned: 学校法人アジア学院、Asian Rural Institute、Syncable 学校法人アジア学院’s Western Japan training donation campaign, “Living Kindly with Our Neighbors,” which ran from August 1 to September 30, 2026, has concluded with a total of ¥4,343,630 in support. Donations included ¥3,278,042 from 247 people through crowdfunding (Syncable), ¥824,766 from 66 people via postal transfers and hand-delivered contributions, ¥203,422 from donation boxes, and ¥37,400 from purchases of student project products, surpassing the ¥2,200,000 target. A 12-day Western Japan training program visiting Hiroshima, Minamata, Kansai, and other locations will begin on November 10. Facts: - We received a total of ¥4,343,630 in support - Crowdfunding (Syncable): 247 people / ¥3,278,042 - Postal transfers using the information flyer and hand-delivered contributions: 66 people / ¥824,766 - Event donation boxes: ¥203,422 - Purchases of student project products: ¥37,400 - We reached our target of ¥2,200,000 - We also received support totaling as much as ¥2,140,000 - Touring over 12 days - We ran a crowdfunding campaign from August 1 to September 30 - The campaign concluded on September 30 - The Western Japan training program beginning on November 10 - Over approximately 2 months ## 先進モビリティ、八王子市で自動運転バスの実証運行を実施 - Published: 2026-10-06T08:30:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000191120.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257349-en.html - anchor: #n3219789 - Companies mentioned: 先進モビリティ株式会社、八王子市、国土交通省、東京工科大学、日野、JR 先進モビリティ株式会社は、東京都八王子市において2026年10月3日よりJR八王子駅南口〜桑都の杜間の自動運転バス（レベル2）の実証運行を開始した。国土交通省「自動運転社会実装推進事業」の一環で、2027年度に全区間レベル4実装、2028年5月に特定自動運行許可取得を目指す。 Facts: - 2026年10月3日（土）より、JR八王子駅南口〜桑都の杜（2027年1月より東京工科大学まで延伸予定）を結ぶルートにおいて、レベル２での実証運行を開始しました。 - 2024年度は1日あたり約330便減 - 既存路線を1時間あたり2便補完する新ルートを設け - 運行期間 ：2026年10月3日（土）～12月25日（金）（木曜～日曜・祝日、1時間あたり1〜2便） - 2027年1月より〜JR片倉駅〜東京工科大学まで延伸予定 - Acquisition is planned for December 2027 - In the following fiscal year, 2028, the company aims to obtain a permit for specific autonomous operation (planned for May 2028) - Established: 2014 ## Recreating expert insight with AI agents. Launch of “Plugbot,” an image analysis AI agent platform - Published: 2026-10-06T08:30:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000185505.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257348-en.html - anchor: #n3219788 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社サムテック、国土交通省 株式会社サムテック will begin offering “Plugbot (プラグボット),” an AI agent platform combining image analysis and generative AI, on August 18, 2026. It addresses challenges common to worksites where experts make visual assessments, including dependence on individual expertise, labor shortages and time costs, in areas such as building exterior inspections, accident-damaged vehicle appraisals and bridge inspections. Using images taken with smartphones, it generates written findings, assessments (estimates) and the basis for those estimates. By incorporating standards for each field via RAG, it provides low-cost, explainable assessment support. In conjunction with the launch, applications have also opened for an “Implementation Verification Program,” limited to the first 3 companies. Facts: - We will begin offering the image-analysis AI agent platform “Plugbot (プラグボット)” on August 18, 2026. - Applications are now open for an implementation verification program limited to the first 3 companies. - 国土交通省の新技術情報提供システム（NETIS）へ2026年5月に申請済み（審査中）の主軸領域です。 - Obtained ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (ISMS) certification (certification number: GIJP-2087-IC). - Established: April 1, 1996 - Capital: 10 million yen - For bridge inspections, output formats can also be tailored to your company’s assessment categories and evaluation rules, such as soundness classifications I–IV. - TEL: 06-4306-3333 - Hours: Weekdays, 10:00–18:00 ## [Sale extended due to strong sales] RebotAi extends the 30% launch discount on its new 13-inch large-screen Android tablet, “AF13AIR,” through October 12! 128GB/FHD/10000mAh for ¥24,999 - Published: 2026-10-06T08:30:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000173933.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257347-en.html - anchor: #n3219787 - Companies mentioned: Shenzhen Yipuda Digital Technology Co., Ltd.、RebotAi、Amazon.co.jp、Google、Netflix Tablet specialist brand RebotAi (Shenzhen Yipuda Digital Technology) has announced an extension of the launch campaign for its 13-inch-class Android tablet, “AF13AIR.” The special price of ¥24,999 (tax included, approximately 30% off) is available through October 12, 2026, with an ¥11,000-off coupon on Amazon.co.jp, against the regular price of ¥35,999 (tax included). The tablet features a 13.4-inch FHD display, 128GB of storage, a 10000mAh battery, Android 16, built-in Gemini AI and Widevine L1 support. It went on sale on September 29, 2026. Facts: - Regular price: ¥35,999 (tax included) - Available for ¥24,999 (tax included) - Discount: approximately 30% off - Campaign period: through October 12, 2026 - AF13AIR went on sale in Japan on September 29, 2026. - 13.4-inch FHD-class display - Supports FHD-class resolution of 1920×1200. - AF13AIR comes with 128GB of storage. - Equipped with a high-capacity 10000mAh battery - 4GB + up to 26GB expansion - AF13AIR runs Android 16. - AF13AIR supports Widevine L1. - Bluetooth 5.0 ## [Shinshu, Kitayatsugatake, altitude 1830m: 八千穂高原スキー場] “Early-bird tickets,” offering great savings when purchased before the season, go on sale in October! - Published: 2026-10-06T08:30:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000188268.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257346-en.html - anchor: #n3219786 - Companies mentioned: アドバンス株式会社、八千穂高原スキー場 八千穂高原スキー場, operated by アドバンス株式会社 in Sakuho, Nagano Prefecture, will begin selling “early-bird tickets” on October 1, ahead of the opening of the 2026–27 season on November 30, 2026. As rising prices keep people away from ski resorts, the resort has prepared “八千穂スペシャル8,” a set of 8 tickets for ¥3,000; all-day and weekday tickets discounted by ¥1,500; and season passes discounted by up to ¥10,000, to make it easier for people to enjoy the snowy mountains. Facts: - Ahead of the opening on Monday, November 30, 2026 - 24,000円（1枚あたり3,000円）でご提供します - All-day ticket, 1 ticket: regular price ¥4,800 → ¥3,300 - Weekday ticket, 1 ticket: regular price ¥4,300 → ¥2,800 - Available at ¥10,000 off the regular price - Season passes are ¥5,000 off the regular price. - Adults: ¥50,000 - 4 lifts - 8 ski runs - Free parking for 660 vehicles ## [For high school teachers] Passing the document screening is not enough—the interview is where candidates stand out! Practical guidance on interviews, presentations and oral examinations for leading national, public and private universities - Published: 2026-10-06T08:30:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000042.000072728.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257345-en.html - anchor: #n3219785 - Companies mentioned: Avalon Consulting株式会社、ホワイトアカデミー、就活塾ホワイトアカデミー、総合型選抜対策専門塾ホワイトアカデミー高等部、年内入試ナビ、日経BP、デロイト、横浜創英中学高等学校 Avalon Consulting株式会社 announced that it will hold a free online seminar for high school teachers on October 15, 2026, titled “Guidance on Interviews, Presentations and Oral Examinations: Tips for Developing Students’ Thinking and Communication Skills.” In a 2-part program, the seminar will explain what leading national, public and private universities look for in interviews, presentations and oral examinations required for comprehensive selection and school-recommended admissions, along with practical methods for developing students’ thinking and communication skills. The speaker will be Takehito Takeuchi, representative of ホワイトアカデミー. Participation is free, and the event will be held on Zoom. Facts: - We will hold a free online seminar for high school teachers on Thursday, October 15, 2026, starting at 17:00: “Guidance on Interviews, Presentations and Oral Examinations: Tips for Developing Students’ Thinking and Communication Skills.” - A track record of helping 98% of students who completed the curriculum gain admission to their preferred schools through comprehensive selection and recommendation-based admissions - Achieved a 100% acceptance rate to students’ preferred schools in the 2022 academic year - 倍率35倍の東工大の特別選抜入試と東京大学の一般受験を合格 - Founded 就活塾ホワイトアカデミー 9 years ago - Established a senior high school division 5 years ago and provides career education that bridges high school and university. - More than 10 years of teaching experience - Holds Eiken Grade 1 and Mathematics Certification Grade 1 - Exceeds 1 million monthly views during peak periods - Date and time: October 15 (Thu.), 17:00–18:00 ## —Japan-born fragrance brand “ERAM＜エラム＞”—New fragrance ＜23-戯曲＞ arrives. Pre-launch at “サロン ド パルファン 2026 @ISETAN MEN’S”. - Published: 2026-10-06T08:30:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000109081.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257344-en.html - anchor: #n3219784 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ポーラ・オルビスホールディングス、ERAM（エラム）、伊勢丹新宿店（ISETAN MEN'S） ポーラ・オルビスホールディングス’ fragrance brand ERAM（エラム） announced that it will launch its new fragrance ＜23-戯曲＞ on November 1, 2026. The fragrance will be available first at “サロン ド パルファン 2026 @ISETAN MEN’S,” held at the Isetan Shinjuku Men’s Building from October 7 to 13. A 30mL bottle is priced at ¥13,200 including tax. The oriental woody scent is themed “A night of returning to oneself before a flickering fire.” During the event, the first 150 customers to purchase a 30mL bottle will receive a 2mL mini size of the new fragrance. Facts: - We will launch the new fragrance <23-戯曲> on Sunday, November 1, 2026. - Size: 30mL; price: ¥13,200 (tax included) - 17 varieties; 30mL / ¥13,200 (tax included) - The first 150 customers who purchase at least 1 ＜エラム＞ 30mL bottle - will receive a mini size (2mL) of the new “エラム オードパルファム【23-戯曲】” fragrance. - Event period: October 7 (Wed.)–October 13 (Tue.) - A Japan-born fragrance brand established in November 2024. ## Now available: “1Approval for Microsoft 365 / for Google Workspace,” which completes purchases immediately upon approval - Published: 2026-10-06T08:30:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000026577.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257343-en.html - anchor: #n3219783 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社エイチ、BizTech株式会社 株式会社エイチは、承認ボタンを押すだけで出張・購買業務を自動化する「1Approval」の新ラインアップとして、Microsoft 365版『1Approval for Microsoft 365』とGoogle Workspace版『1Approval for Google Workspace』を2026年10月5日より提供開始した。kintoneを利用していない企業からの要望に応え、普段使うグループウェア上で承認から購買、証憑保管までを一気通貫で自動化できる。月額98,000円から。 Facts: - Availability began on October 5, 2026. - Talk date and time: Thursday, October 8, 2026, 15:35–16:05 - Price: from 98,000 yen per month - “1Approval for kintone,” released in August 2026 - Established: July 2013 ## “らくるーと,” a LINE-focused recruitment management system, plans data integration with aptitude testing service “CUBIC for WEB” - Published: 2026-10-06T08:30:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000070.000086226.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257342-en.html - anchor: #n3219782 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイシス、CUBIC for WEB “らくるーと,” a LINE-focused recruitment management system provided by 株式会社アイシス, plans to integrate data with “CUBIC for WEB,” a cloud service that enables aptitude tests to be conducted online. The integration will allow companies using “CUBIC for WEB” to manage applicant information and aptitude test data in one place on “らくるーと,” helping reduce the workload involved in recruitment. Support for integrating numerical aptitude test data is also planned for the future. ## Visualizing “where things sell” with payment data from 10 million people and location data: Orico publishes a case study on using commercial-area analysis GIS to support store openings for member merchants - Published: 2026-10-06T08:30:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000077.000098428.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257335-en.html - anchor: #n3219781 - Companies mentioned: 技研商事インターナショナル株式会社、株式会社オリエントコーポレーション、KDDI 技研商事インターナショナル株式会社 has published a case study on the use of commercial-area analysis GIS “MarketAnalyzer® 5” and other area-marketing tools, including KDDI Location Analyzer, in “Orico Area Navi,” a store-opening support service for member merchants provided by 株式会社オリエントコーポレーション. By combining Orico’s credit card payment data covering around 10 million people with regional statistics and people-flow data, the company has developed sales forecasting models and conducted competitor and target-market analyses. Facts: - More than 10 years of accumulated payment data by industry held by Orico - Capital: 231,125,000 yen - Established: January 1976 ## 【New report on sale】INDUSTRIAL-X begins sales of its second space market research report, “Satellite Manufacturers and Supply Chain Analysis” - Published: 2026-10-06T08:30:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000185.000051016.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257328-en.html - anchor: #n3219780 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社INDUSTRIAL-X、JAXA 株式会社INDUSTRIAL-X began selling its second space market research report, “Satellite Manufacturers and Supply Chain Analysis” (6 chapters, 85 pages, 39 figures and tables), on September 24, 2026. Following the first report, “Satellite Market Research Report (Focused on Japan),” it maps the satellite supply chain from manufacturers to component suppliers and systematizes 8 proposal timing stages across 3 segments: government, defense and commercial constellations. Price: 400,000 yen (excluding tax). Facts: - Price: 400,000 yen (excluding tax) - 6 chapters, 85 pages, 39 figures and tables - Publication date: September 24, 2026 - The Ministry of Defense’s satellite constellation project (total contract value at signing: approximately ¥283.12 billion - February 19, 2026–March 31, 2031 - About 70% of domestic demand for space equipment in Japan comes from public institutions and similar organizations - 【First report】Satellite Market Research Report (Focused on Japan) (previously published) Price: 500,000 yen (excluding tax) - 【Third report】Space Market Data Book 2026-2050 ... Price: 650,000 yen (excluding tax) - 【Fourth report】Space Business Ecosystem Map ... Price: 800,000 yen (excluding tax) - 【Sixth report】Winning Strategies in the Space Business ... Price: 1,800,000 yen (excluding tax) ## Exhibiting at “Japan Mobility Show bizweek 2026” to showcase the use of high-precision 3D data for simulation and AI development - Published: 2026-10-06T08:30:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000236.000063188.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257327-en.html - anchor: #n3219779 - Companies mentioned: ダイナミックマッププラットフォーム株式会社、一般社団法人日本自動車工業会(JAMA)、Hugging Face、Voxel51、国連自動車基準調和世界フォーラム(WP.29) ダイナミックマッププラットフォーム株式会社 will exhibit at “Japan Mobility Show bizweek 2026,” to be held at Makuhari Messe from October 13 (Tuesday) through 16 (Friday), 2026. The company will showcase simulation applications for high-precision 3D map data for autonomous driving and ADAS, as well as its “Data for AI” business for AI training and evaluation. It also plans to take part in a short pitch during the event. Booth: Zone 4 E-25. Facts: - Event dates: October 13 (Tuesday)–October 16 (Friday), 2026, 10:00–17:00 - October 13 (Tuesday)–October 16 (Friday), 2026, 10:00–17:00 - Our booth: Zone 4 E-25 - Startups and established companies will introduce their technologies, products, services and business concepts in 3 minutes. - Currently operates in 26 countries. - Founded with investment from 10 domestic automakers and other companies. - Established: June 2016 - In June 2026, international regulations on automated driving systems were adopted at the United Nations World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) ## A standard version joins the lineup of the “Emoor Ultimate Mattress,” featuring a unique 5-layer structure that delivers both comfort and healthy posture without compromise! - Published: 2026-10-06T08:30:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000291.000051129.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257326-en.html - anchor: #n3219778 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社エムール、EMOOR（エムール）、伊勢丹立川店 株式会社エムール（東京都立川市、代表取締役 高橋幸司）は、2026年10月5日より独自の5層構造「NEO-FIT5」を採用した『エムールアルティメットマットレス』のスタンダードタイプ（厚さ22cm）の販売を開始した。「気持ち良さ」と「健康的な姿勢」を両立する5層構造で、シングルサイズ49,500円（税込）、ダブルサイズ60,500円（税込）。ポケットコイルからの乗り換えも想定し、ウレタンならではの扱いやすさと安定性を訴求する。 Facts: - Starting October 5, 2026, a 22-cm-thick standard version joins the popular “Emoor Ultimate Mattress” series. - 厚さ22cmの1枚ものスタンダードタイプが新登場。 - Single size: 49,500 yen (tax included) - Double size: 60,500 yen (tax included) - Single size: approximately 12.5 kg - Double size: approximately 18 kg - The unique 5-layer structure delivers both comfort when lying down and healthy posture. - The ability to develop more than 2,000 products at any given time - Capital: 45 million yen - Established: July 2006 - Layer 5: ultra-high-resilience urethane foam, 35D, 260N (thickness: approximately 6 cm), flat - For high-resilience urethane foam, a density of at least 30D is needed for it to last 10 years. ## 【島根県松江市】地域課題解決型ワーケーション～「立ち寄る」「滞在する」「つながる」へ～ オンライン説明会開催 - Published: 2026-10-06T08:26:12+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000035.000061211.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257277-en.html - anchor: #n3219750 - Companies mentioned: ワークアット株式会社、松江市、おちらと農泊推進協議会、株式会社アップデート 島根県松江市が、2019年から推進する「松江式ワーケーション」の新たな取り組みとして、2026年11月から約1ヶ月半の「地域課題解決型ワーケーション」プロジェクトを実施予定。その事前説明会として2026年10月15日にオンライン説明会を開催する。 Facts: - 島根県松江市は、2019年より独自の「松江式ワーケーション」を推進してきました。 - 2026年11月より、地元事業者と新たな価値を共創する約1ヶ月半のプロジェクトが始まります。 - 地元事業者と新たな価値を共創する約1ヶ月半のプロジェクトが始まります。 - Date and time: Thursday, October 15, 2026, 19:00–20:30 - Admission: Free ## In pursuit of strength and beauty from within. Additive-free, USDA-certified, 100% organic ingredients: “King’s Spirulina PREMIUM” gets a new package. An uncompromising commitment to quality, born from the representative’s own personal experience. - Published: 2026-10-06T08:20:01+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000122398.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257281-en.html - anchor: #n3219753 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社AILK、AILK、米国農務省（USDA）、楽天市場 株式会社AILK officially announced that the transition to a new package design for “Kings Spirulina PREMIUM,” the flagship product of its premium supplement brand “AILK,” which had been underway since June 2026, is complete. The product has been given a refined design that conveys a “premium feel” and “the beauty of eliminating the unnecessary,” while improving the visibility of the USDA certification mark and the “100% organic spirulina” label. The company also shared the background to its product development: its representative, Kasumi Nakajima, recognized the importance of “high-purity nutrition” through her own health management and personal experiences, and insisted on uncompromising quality, producing a product made with 100% organic spirulina, with no additives and USDA certification. Facts: - Phycocyanin: 10,000 mg - SOD enzyme: 5,200,000 units - Ergothioneine: 24,927 μg - Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid): 100.10 mg - Plant-based protein: 65–70% - Grown using mineral-rich natural water at an elevation of 3,000 m - 喉通りが良い小粒設計（1粒200mg） - Regular price: 5,280 yen (tax included) - Official website exclusive subscription: 4,488 yen (tax included, 15% off, free shipping) - The transition to the new package design, which we have been carrying out in stages since June 2026, is complete. - [Kings Spirulina PREMIUM ingredient specifications (per 100 g)] Based on the COA - Ranked No. 1 in the real-time rankings on 楽天市場 ## 万博のレガシーを佐賀へ！佐賀県主催「大阪・関西万博クウェートパビリオン移設記念セレモニー」が11月7日（土）に開催 - Published: 2026-10-06T08:20:01+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000100006.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257280-en.html - anchor: #n3219752 - Companies mentioned: 山口産業株式会社、佐賀県、佐賀県立産業技術学院、キッザニア、大阪・関西万博、クウェートパビリオン 山口産業株式会社 donated part of the クウェートパビリオン, which it helped build for the 2025 大阪・関西万博, to 佐賀県 and has been working on its relocation to the grounds of 佐賀県立産業技術学院. With the relocation work complete, 佐賀県 will hold a ceremony marking the relocation of the 大阪・関西万博 クウェートパビリオン in Taku City on Saturday, Nov. 7, Reiwa 8. Facts: - Reiwa 8, Nov. 7 (Saturday), 11:00–11:45 (registration begins at 10:30) - 佐賀県立産業技術学院（佐賀県多久市多久町7183-1） - Tel: 0952-74-2525 - 2025 Japan World Exposition (大阪・関西万博) ## “A guest space? A children’s play area? A place for the grandchildren to learn?”—3 recent KULABO renovation projects in Aichi Prefecture that create a family space with a raised-floor area - Published: 2026-10-06T08:20:01+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000171.000104294.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257278-en.html - anchor: #n3219751 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社sumarch、リノベーションスタジオKULABO、KULABO 株式会社sumarch, which operates a renovation business in Aichi, Gifu and Tokyo through its renovation studio KULABO, published 3 recent home renovation projects on its website in September 2026. They share the use of a raised-floor area, assigning it different functions to suit each household, such as storage, a guest space or a children’s play area. The 3 projects featured are a condominium in Inazawa City (81㎡, 15 years old), a detached home in Kasugai City (approximately 8 million yen, 109㎡, 6 years old) and a detached home in Ichinomiya City (approximately 19.5 million yen, 88㎡, 32 years old). Facts: - In September 2026, we published 3 recent home renovation projects on our website. - We published 3 recent home renovation projects on our website. - Renovated floor area: 81㎡ - Building age: 15 years - Timeline: approximately 6 months (3 months for design / 3 months for construction) - Renovation cost: approximately 8 million yen - Renovated floor area: 109㎡ - Building age: 6 years - Timeline: approximately 5 and a half months (2 and a half months for design / 3 months for construction) - Renovation cost: approximately 19.5 million yen - Renovated floor area: 88㎡ - Building age: 32 years - ■ Established: November 2009 - Nakamura Studio / Chikusa Studio / Showa Studio / Midori Studio / Ichinomiya Studio / Kasugai Studio / Okazaki Studio / Nagakute Studio / Toyota Studio / Ebisu Studio ## First in Shimane Prefecture! University of Shimane Matsue Campus registered as a “Registered Japanese Language Teacher Training Institution” - Published: 2026-10-06T08:10:57+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000329.000088950.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257185-en.html - anchor: #n3219698 - Companies mentioned: 公立大学法人島根県立大学、島根県立大学松江キャンパス、文部科学省 The Matsue Campus of 島根県立大学松江キャンパス was registered by 文部科学省 as a “Registered Japanese Language Teacher Training Institution” on September 30, 2026. It is the first university or institution in Shimane Prefecture to receive this registration and will train candidates for the national qualification of “Registered Japanese Language Teacher,” established under the Act on Accreditation of Japanese-Language Education Institutions, which took effect in April 2024. The campus says it will contribute to creating a multicultural community. Facts: - We were registered by 文部科学省 as a Registered Japanese Language Teacher Training Institution as of September 30, 2026 (Reiwa 8). - This national qualification was established under the Act on Accreditation of Japanese-Language Education Institutions, which took effect in April 2024 (Reiwa 6). - Tel: 0852-26-5525 - Fax: 0852-21-8150 ##  Reservations open Oct. 2 for “Authentic Rich Chocolate Cake Made with Rice Flour,” a Christmas cake made without eggs, dairy or wheat* - Published: 2026-10-06T08:10:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000112172.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257186-en.html - anchor: #n3219700 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社メロディアンハーモニーファイン、株式会社Sweet dream雫、メロディアングループ 株式会社メロディアンハーモニーファイン will begin accepting reservations on its official online shop from October 2, 2026, for “Authentic Rich Chocolate Cake Made with Rice Flour,” a gluten-free Christmas cake made without eggs, dairy or wheat. It is produced at a dedicated factory operated by 株式会社Sweet dream雫, part of the メロディアングループ. The 4-size round cake is regularly priced at 3,890 yen (tax included), with an early-bird price of 3,280 yen (tax included) for orders placed by December 3. Facts: - Reservations opened on the official online shop on October 2, 2026. - Size: 4-size round cake (approximately 12 cm) - Regular price: 3,890 yen (tax included) - Shipping: 1,000 yen (tax included) - Total: 4,890 yen (tax included) - October 2, 2026 (Friday) to December 15, 2026 (Tuesday) - Delivery period: November 28, 2026 (Saturday) to December 25, 2026 (Friday) - Best before: approximately 1 month when frozen. Please consume on the day of thawing. - Early-bird price: Product price: 3,280 yen (tax included) - Total: 4,280 yen (tax included) - [Early-bird offer] Orders placed by December 3, 2026 (Thursday) - A gluten-free whole cake made without the 8 specified allergenic ingredients. - [Allergen contained in this product] Soy ## Which finger do you use to press an elevator button? “That’s bad manners!” Game teaching bizarre etiquette rules now available - Published: 2026-10-06T08:10:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000114.000018041.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257188-en.html - anchor: #n3219699 - Companies mentioned: 合同会社SNAPLACE、App Store、Google Play 合同会社SNAPLACE announced that its comedy adventure game “That’s Bad Manners!”—in which players are constantly condemned for fictional breaches of etiquette—will launch on the App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android) on October 6, 2026. The game centers on a self-proclaimed top authority on etiquette who berates players for violating rules of conduct they have never heard of. It features 972 invented etiquette rules across 12 faculties and 108 courses. The game is a one-time purchase with no ads, gacha or stamina system; 12 courses are free, and the remaining 96 courses can be unlocked for 300 yen. Facts: - Released on the App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android) from October 6, 2026. - The 12 faculties and 108 courses cover all kinds of everyday situations. - Each etiquette rule you’re told about is added to the “Mystery Etiquette Encyclopedia,” one by one. There are 972 entries in all. - Pay a one-time fee of 300 yen to unlock all 108 courses. - ・The 1st lesson in each faculty and all 12 courses are free. You can decide whether to continue after getting scolded through them all. - There are 4 titles. Some are awarded to those who behave themselves, while others can only be earned by those who take rule-breaking to the extreme. - ・1講座は1〜2分。通勤中や待ち時間に、手軽に叱られることができます - Unlock the remaining 96 courses and 864 mysterious etiquette rules for a one-time fee of 300 yen. - Supported devices: iOS 17.0 or later (iPhone / iPad) / Android 7.0 or later ## 株式会社rohas company invests in 株式会社KANAE through asset management company 株式会社紗 - Published: 2026-10-06T08:04:03+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000104679.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257187-en.html - anchor: #n3219701 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社rohas company、株式会社紗、株式会社KANAE 株式会社rohas company announced that it has invested in cosmetics business 株式会社KANAE through asset management company 株式会社紗 and will launch a new cosmetics brand, “KANAE,” focused on hair care. Drawing on its expertise in product planning and development, OEM, branding and marketing, developed in the beauty and cosmetics industry, rohas company will provide comprehensive support for KANAE’s business growth. This is one of the initiatives under its co-creation CVC business, launched in 2026, and the company aims to build a support network on a scale of 100 companies in the future. Facts: - The goal is to build a network that supports businesses and brands on a scale of 100 companies in the future. - 2011: Founded as a hair salon business - 2015: Developed the professional-use cosmetics brand “yakujo” - 2018: Began franchising “ロハスヘア” - 2022: Increased capital to 70 million yen - 2023: Completed an Ecocert-certified factory and launched the cosmetics OEM business “OEMBANK” - 2023: Increased capital to 100 million yen - 2024: Issued bank private placement bonds (1st to 3rd issues) - 2025: Released “FUHE” and “mm.” - 2026: Launched a co-creation CVC (corporate venture capital) business ## “I want a snack that’s genuinely delicious, but without the guilt!” Born from that slightly selfish but honest wish, snack brand “nom nom (ノムノム)” launches its 1st product: crunchy granola - Published: 2026-10-06T08:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000192095.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257227-en.html - anchor: #n3219728 - Companies mentioned: 合同会社COYOMI、nom nom（ノムノム）、富澤商店、niko and ... 合同会社COYOMI is launching “nom nom（ノムノム）,” a snack brand that’s kind to mind and body, on September 25, 2026. Its 1st products are 3 flavors of granola made with domestically grown organic oats and unsalted cultured butter, with no additives or preservatives: Chocolate Banana Boat, Berry Bomb and Sunshine Earl Grey. Each bag is approximately 150g and costs 1,620 yen (tax included). The brand will make its first appearance at “UNI9UE PARK MARCHE'26,” hosted by niko and ..., at Shiokaze Park in Odaiba from October 10–12. Facts: - The mind-and-body-friendly snack brand “nom nom （ノムノム）” launches on Friday, September 25, 2026. - After approximately 1 year of product development under the supervision of 富澤商店 official creator “さるパンちゃん” - We have launched granola in 3 flavors with an enjoyable crunchy texture. - Net weight: Approximately 150g per bag - Price: 1,620 yen (tax included) ※Shipping charged separately - Date and time: October 10 (Sat.), 11 (Sun.) and 12 (Mon., national holiday), 10:00–19:00 - Admission: 1-day ticket ¥1,800 (tax included) - 3-day pass ¥4,000 (tax included) ## Bringing a fragrance museum to Kyoto: A new fragrance experience from HUGONIST. A new Kyoto store where visitors can enjoy fragrance, art and space with all 5 senses - Published: 2026-10-06T08:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000137112.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257239-en.html - anchor: #n3219727 - Companies mentioned: HUGONIST株式会社、CAMPFIRE HUGONIST株式会社 announced that it will launch a crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE on October 15, 2026, to realize a new experiential store based on the concept of a “fragrance museum,” alongside the opening of a new Kyoto location of its bespoke fragrance specialty store, “HUGONIST.” The store will offer more than 500 fragrances sourced from 7 countries around the world, original fragrances created by perfumers, displays of fragrance ingredients, and opportunities to experience scents such as musk and ambergris that are not usually smelled on their own. It proposes a new space where visitors can experience fragrance, art and their surroundings with all 5 senses. Facts: - Sourcing more than 500 fragrances from 7 countries around the world - These include more than 150 natural essential oils - October 15, 2026 (Thu.) 19:00 – November 15, 2026 (Sun.) 00:00 ## Cooking classes held in Tokyo and Kyoto: Around 100 school meal professionals and others try whale meat recipes - Published: 2026-10-06T08:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000172295.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257238-en.html - anchor: #n3219726 - Companies mentioned: 一般財団法人日本鯨類研究所、共同船舶株式会社、学校法人服部学園 服部栄養専門学校、学校法人大和学園 京都調理師専門学校、株式会社ポプラエデュケーション 一般財団法人日本鯨類研究所 held its “KUJIRA Recipe Lesson” cooking classes in Tokyo (Hattori Nutrition College) on September 6, 2026, and in Kyoto (Kyoto Culinary Art College) on September 19. Around 100 school meal professionals and others took part in sessions on whale biology and hands-on cooking based on Japanese cuisine. The classes also introduced ways to incorporate whale meat into school meals and the public-interest demand subsidy program. Facts: - The cooking class was held in 2 sessions. - Demonstrated 4 whale meat dishes based on Japanese cuisine. - Prepared 2 dishes: “Whale Tatsuta-age” and “Whale Meat and Potato Stew.” - Established: 1987 - When whale meat is delivered in 1.5cm cubes - One method is to marinate it with maitake mushrooms and sake for about 1 hour, then stir-fry them together. - Cut it about 5mm thick, against the grain. - Season it and let it rest for about 10 minutes. - Tips were also shared for frying it in oil at 160–170 degrees. - For the preparation method involving soaking it in oil, it is best to leave it overnight, or for at least about 6 hours. - This method is still effective for school meal preparation, even when only about 2 hours are available in the morning. ## ネクスブリッジ株式会社 and Matter Labs enter into partnership - Published: 2026-10-06T08:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000192146.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257236-en.html - anchor: #n3219725 - Companies mentioned: ネクスブリッジ株式会社、Matter Labs、ドイツ連邦銀行（Deutsche Bundesbank）、Ethereum ネクスブリッジ株式会社 and Matter Labs have signed a memorandum of understanding to bring the institutional private ledger platform “Prividium” to Japanese financial institutions. NexBridge will handle sales and implementation support, while the companies jointly develop use cases such as yen-denominated stablecoins, tokenized deposits and cross-border payments. Facts: - Tokyo, October 6, 2026 — ネクスブリッジ株式会社 (hereinafter “NexBridge”) and Matter Labs today - The amended Payment Services Act came fully into force in June 2026. - On September 9, 2026, Matter Labs open-sourced the Prividium permissions management engine. - Selected as 1 of the 10 finalist companies - At the Japan Financial Infrastructure Innovation Program (JFIIP) Final Pitch held in February 2026 ## All staff are women, with women on duty overnight — “BISTARGO HOME みどり町Ⅰ,” a group home for women with disabilities, opens in Uruma City on November 1 - Published: 2026-10-06T08:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000153522.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257235-en.html - anchor: #n3219724 - Companies mentioned: NPO法人琉仁福祉会、BISTARGO HOME みどり町Ⅰ、BISTARGO HOME 知花Ⅰ、BISTARGO HOME 上地Ⅰ、LARGO沖縄、BISTARGO COFFEE、BISTARGO相談支援センター NPO法人琉仁福祉会 opened “BISTARGO HOME みどり町Ⅰ,” a group home exclusively for women with disabilities, in Midorimachi, Uruma City, Okinawa Prefecture, on November 1, 2026. All staff are women, and female staff are on duty overnight. The home provides a safe place for women aged 18 and older with mental, intellectual or developmental disabilities to live in the community, with a capacity of 4 residents. Facts: - On November 1, 2026, the women’s group home for people with disabilities (supported group living), “BISTARGO HOME みどり町Ⅰ,” will open in Midorimachi, Uruma, Okinawa Prefecture. - The home has a capacity of 4 residents. Its small size makes it possible to respect each person’s individual pace of life. - Eligibility: Women aged 18 and over with mental, intellectual or developmental disabilities, or intractable diseases - (Disability support levels 1–3) - Rent: 38,000 yen (reduced by up to 10,000 yen through the government’s supplementary benefit) - Reduced by up to 10,000 yen through the government’s supplementary benefit - Utilities and water: 12,500 yen - Food costs: 20,000 yen - Daily necessities: 6,000 yen - A white, 2-story detached house has been outfitted as a group home. - Address: 1-6-10 Midorimachi, Uruma, Okinawa Prefecture - TEL: 080-6483-5800 (weekdays, 9:00–18:00) ## Nefront officially launches “Junkai GO,” a patrol and inspection support service developed in collaboration with Shimizu Corporation - Published: 2026-10-06T08:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000161701.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257233-en.html - anchor: #n3219723 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社Nefront、清水建設株式会社、CIC Catalyst、CIC Japan合同会社 株式会社Nefront has officially launched “巡回GO,” a patrol and inspection support service developed in collaboration with 清水建設株式会社. The service enables users to record, share and manage photos and inspection findings captured at construction and building maintenance sites, linked to location data within buildings. Its features include location identification using QR codes and image recognition, centralized management on floor plans, tracking of response status, and report generation. Development began after the companies met at Shimizu Construction’s “温故創新の森 NOVARE,” and the project was selected for the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s “Global CityTech Bridge.” Facts: - Established: June 2021 - (Shimizu Construction “温故創新の森 NOVARE” note / published August 21, 2026) - (CIC Japan合同会社 / published September 15, 2026) - Key features of “巡回GO”: 1. Identifies the current location inside a building using QR codes and image recognition... - First 6 projects selected for the 2026 fiscal year announced ## The company is small. The work you can entrust to someone is big. “キギョテン,” a recruitment service specializing in entrepreneurial and management-oriented talent, seeks companies to list openings - Published: 2026-10-06T08:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000172991.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257232-en.html - anchor: #n3219722 - Companies mentioned: メタルモ株式会社 メタルモ株式会社 has begun recruiting companies to post job openings on “キギョテン,” a recruitment service specializing in entrepreneurial and management-oriented talent. The service is aimed at small and midsize businesses, startups and venture companies, and supports job listings, scouting and recruitment communications focused on the work to be entrusted to candidates and the opportunities they can take on. The basic plan costs 30,000 yen per month (360,000 yen annually, excluding tax), and free consultations of about 30 minutes are available. Facts: - Basic plans start at 30,000 yen per month. - *360,000 yen annually (excluding tax) - In an online meeting lasting about 30 minutes, we will ask about the position you want to fill, the work you want to entrust to a new hire, and your current recruitment challenges. ## Tailored jackets made with recycled material derived from used fishing nets become winter uniforms for a mozuku seaweed producer. “海産物のきむらや” adopts them as part of efforts to protect the seas where its products are harvested - Published: 2026-10-06T08:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000123809.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257231-en.html - anchor: #n3219721 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社カイタックトレーディング、株式会社海産物のきむらや、伊平屋村漁業協同組合、水産系プラスチック資源リサイクル推進協議会（Re:ism）、環境省 株式会社カイタックトレーディング has supplied tailored jackets made with recycled material derived from used fishing nets as winter uniforms for mozuku seaweed producer 株式会社海産物のきむらや. This is the first time in Japan that tailored jackets made with recycled polyester derived from used fishing nets have been supplied as corporate uniforms. They will be worn starting October 6, 2026. After use, the jackets are planned to be collected and recycled through the Kaitac Group’s “MUDA ZERO®” scheme. Facts: - They will be worn starting October 6, 2026. - Made with 13% recycled polyester from used fishing nets - The relationship has continued for more than 45 years. - Plastic fishing nets account for as much as 11% of all waste washed ashore in Japan - A total of 44 net manufacturers and seafood processing companies are participating - In May 2025, it became the first mozuku seaweed farming operation in Okinawa Prefecture to receive aquaculture certification under the Marine Eco-Label Japan (MEL) scheme. - There are currently 3 funds (2 on Iheya Island and 1 on Kume Island). - The company has received Eco Mark certification 164. - Founded: March 1972 - Established: March 1990 ## New products featuring Makoto Shinkai’s films are here! Bring the worlds of “Your Name.” and “Suzume” home. More event appearances announced! - Published: 2026-10-06T08:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000125231.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257225-en.html - anchor: #n3219720 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社コミックス・ウェーブ・フィルム、HARIO、株式会社サン・アロー 株式会社コミックス・ウェーブ・フィルム (CWF) has announced new products featuring designs inspired by the worlds of Makoto Shinkai’s films “Your Name.” and “Suzume.” The lineup includes 2 limited-edition earring designs created in collaboration with HARIO Lampwork Factory (11,000 yen each) and Daijin and Sadaijin plush toys from “Suzume,” made in collaboration with 株式会社サン・アロー (2,200 yen). The company will also exhibit at “Nyanfes 24” (October 11 in Tokyo) and “Machi★Asobi vol.31” (October 17–18 in Tokushima), where some products will be available for purchase. Facts: - Price: 11,000 yen (tax included) - Quantity: limited to 200 - Quantity: limited to 100 - Price: 2,200 yen (tax included) - Weight: 35g - Advance tickets: 700 yen - Same-day ticket: ¥500 - On sale: October 4, 2026, from 10:00 - Reservations will be accepted on the official Comics Wave Films online store starting October 1, 2026. - Date: October 11, 2026 - Dates: October 17–18, 2026 ## Tokyo High Court ruling: Imagine One World (representative director Nobumichi Teshima) wins again at the Tokyo High Court; return and public display of 213 KIMONO outfits depicting countries and regions around the world, produced at a cost of 426 million yen - Published: 2026-10-06T08:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000029962.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257191-en.html - anchor: #n3219719 - Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人イマジンワンワールド、蝶屋株式会社、きもの蝶屋 一般社団法人イマジンワンワールド (Representative Director Nobumichi Teshima) said it won a ruling on September 24, Reiwa 8, when the Tokyo High Court dismissed an appeal by former employee X and others in an appeal concerning a claim to confirm the nonexistence of a resolution appointing Teshima as a director. The ruling confirms Nobumichi Teshima as representative director. The organization said it intends to further strengthen its demand that 蝶屋株式会社 return kimonos, obi sashes and other items entrusted to the company, whose production costs exceeded 400 million yen. Facts: - Produced 213 KIMONO outfits (furisode and obi sashes) inspired by every country and region in the world and the refugee team - Ordered 蝶屋株式会社 to pay 3,322,966 yen plus damages for delay - We had entrusted 蝶屋株式会社 with kimonos, obi sashes and other items owned by our organization (with production costs exceeding 400 million yen) - 1カ国につき200万円、総額4億円以上の制作資金は全額寄付で集め - On September 24, Reiwa 8, the Tokyo High Court dismissed the appeal by X and others and ruled in favor of the organization (Teshima). ## メダップ株式会社 begins offering “Medup AI DPC Coding,” co-developed with 済生会熊本病院 - Published: 2026-10-06T08:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000045703.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257212-en.html - anchor: #n3219718 - Companies mentioned: メダップ株式会社、済生会熊本病院、日本病院会、全日本病院協会、日本医療法人協会、日本精神科病院協会 メダップ株式会社 has officially launched and begun offering “Medup AI DPC Coding,” a DPC coding support service co-developed with 済生会熊本病院. The service uses AI to analyze medical record entries and EF files, presenting candidate codes from the principal diagnosis (6 digits) through to the DPC code (14 digits), along with supporting evidence and confidence levels. Hospitals using the service in trial operations have seen annualized revenue improvements of tens of millions of yen or more. The service is available from 250,000 yen per month (excluding tax), and can be operational about 4 weeks after signing a contract. Facts: - Hospitals running an operating deficit in fiscal 2024 accounted for 74.6% of the total - 1,629 hospitals provided valid responses - From the principal diagnosis (6 digits) through to the DPC code (14 digits) - It is contributing to annualized revenue improvements of tens of millions of yen or more - Operations begin about 4 weeks after signing a contract - Available starting at ¥250,000 per month (excluding tax) - 受け付けは1ヵ月あたり10病院までとなります - We will provide a report approximately 2 weeks after receiving the data. - Number of beds: 400 - Capital: 100 million yen - The 5 areas established are “emergency medicine,” “advanced medicine,” “preventive medicine,” “regional collaboration,” and “human resource development.” ## Long-form course added to Knowledge Typing Free: From “typing fast” to “the ability to enter text using kanji conversion” - Published: 2026-10-06T08:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000027.000088343.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257211-en.html - anchor: #n3219717 - Companies mentioned: ナレッジ・プログラミングスクール、ナレッジタイピング事務局 A new long-form typing course has been added to Knowledge Typing Free, a free typing practice website for elementary school students operated by ナレッジ・プログラミングスクール. Students can practice progressively through a total of 32 courses, from short sentences to long texts of approximately 700 characters. The goal is to develop Japanese text-entry skills using kanji conversion. Facts: - You can practice progressively through a total of 32 courses. - From short sentences to long texts of approximately 700 characters - Entering text of approximately 100 characters - Entering a long text of approximately 150 characters - The program has been adopted by more than 150 programming schools for children and cram schools nationwide. - 月額220円／1名で - TEL: 03-6432-6270 ## Four Way brings digital ad operations in-house with support from Members, redirecting agency fees to ad investment to maximize book promotion results - Published: 2026-10-06T08:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000090146.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257210-en.html - anchor: #n3219716 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社フォーウェイ、株式会社メンバーズ、メンバーズ フォーアドカンパニー、株式会社パノラボ、Amazon、楽天ブックス 株式会社フォーウェイ brought digital ad operations in-house with hands-on support from フォーアドカンパニー, a specialist unit of 株式会社メンバーズ. It established a structure that allows agency fees (previously 20–25% of the advertising budget) to be redirected to actual ad placements and promotions. During the support period, it managed advertising for 4 book titles, and it now operates ads in-house for approximately 10 titles in total. The company also established a structure that uses BI tools and generative AI to speed up improvements with a small team, while maintaining performance on par with agency-run campaigns. Facts: - Previously, Four Way paid approximately 20–25% of its advertising budget in agency fees. - While managing advertising for 4 book titles, Four Way received instruction on ad planning, targeting, numerical analysis, and ways to improve performance. - As of the publication of the case study, the company was managing digital advertising in-house for nearly 10 titles in total. - List price: 1,700 yen (before tax) - Page count: 272 pages - Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market: 2130 - ISBN: 978-4-910786-14-8 - Release date: February 24, 2026 (Tuesday) ## [Event Report] First in-person recruitment event! “Naresome Caravan” held 9 events across 3 cities. A total of 288 participants discussed the future of Naresome - Published: 2026-10-06T08:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000154626.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257209-en.html - anchor: #n3219715 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ナレソメ、ナレソメ予備校 To strengthen recruitment amid the rapid expansion of its matchmaking service ナレソメ予備校, 株式会社ナレソメ held its first in-person recruitment event, “Naresome Caravan,” 9 times across 3 cities: Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka. A total of 288 people attended. At the fast-growing company, which saw sales grow 193% year over year and had more than 130 employees as of June 2026, executives including director Katsukura took the stage to share the leadership team’s vision and future plans directly with attendees. Facts: - A total of 288 people attended, and every session was fully booked, creating an atmosphere of great excitement. - Sales grew 193% year over year, and the company now has more than 130 employees (as of June 2026). - The company now has more than 130 employees (as of June 2026). - Held in 3 cities: Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka - Ranked No.1 in 4 categories: marriage rate (82.4%※1), proportion of members in their 20s, average member income, and time to marriage※2. ## [For accounting departments] Accounting without keyboard input! Handle journal entries, data verification, and report preparation, as well as payroll and year-end tax adjustments, all on this 1 machine. Introducing the JDL Benny AI Station EX accounting PC! - Published: 2026-10-06T08:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000061.000087577.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257208-en.html - anchor: #n3219714 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社日本デジタル研究所、JDL 株式会社日本デジタル研究所 (JDL) announced the JDL Benny AI Station EX accounting PC, which enables accounting tasks without keyboard input. It comes standard with the AI-OCR PLUS journal entry system and is priced at ¥987,000. Journal entries, data verification, report preparation, payroll calculations, and year-end tax adjustments can all be completed on 1 machine. Facts: - Available at the groundbreaking price of ¥987,000. - Since its founding in 1968, the company has specialized in developing and providing computer systems focused on accounting and taxation. ## Integral Ad Science to provide brand safety and brand suitability measurement for ChatGPT ads - Published: 2026-10-06T08:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000145.000014440.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257207-en.html - anchor: #n3219713 - Companies mentioned: Integral Ad Science（IAS）、Integral Ad Science Japan 株式会社、ChatGPT On October 6, 2026, Integral Ad Science（IAS） announced that it would provide independent third-party brand safety and brand suitability measurement as one of the first media quality partners for ChatGPT ads. The service is currently available in a closed pilot for a select group of advertisers, with plans to expand availability in the future. Facts: - October 6, 2026 – As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforms digital advertising, marketers are facing a new and critical challenge. ## [Judo] What to watch at the Baku World Championships (3): Day 3! Ryuga Tanaka, Akari Omori, and Momo Tamaki to compete - Published: 2026-10-06T08:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000148.000166018.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257206-en.html - anchor: #n3219712 - Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人全日本柔道連盟、筑波大学、JR東日本、三井住友海上火災保険、国際柔道連盟（IJF）、チケットぴあ、日テレジータス、JUDO TV The All Japan Judo Federation has highlighted the key events on day 3 (October 6; men's 73 kg and women's 57 kg) of the 2026 Baku World Judo Championships, which will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from October 4 to 11, 2026. Ryuga Tanaka, a 4th-year student at 筑波大学, will make his first appearance in the men's event, while Akari Omori of JR東日本 and Momo Tamaki of 三井住友海上火災保険 will compete in the women's event. The article also covers leading overseas competitors, the event schedule, and broadcast and streaming information. Facts: - The 2026 Baku World Judo Championships will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from October 4 (Sunday) to 11 (Sunday). - October 6 (Tuesday): men's 73 kg / women's 57 kg - ■Date of birth: June 17, 2004 (age 22) - ■Date of birth: September 3, 2002 (age 24) - ■Date of birth: September 16, 1994 (age 32) - Ryuga Tanaka, competing in the 73 kg division, will make his first appearance in the individual event at the World Championships. - There are 2 representatives in the women's 57 kg division at this year's event. - 2位2回、3位1回と、すべてでメダルを獲得しています。 - Tamaki has competed at the World Championships 3 times so far, in 2021, 24, and 25. ## [For food, chemical, and other manufacturers] Automating liquid filling reduces raw material loss, the burden of filling tasks, and variation in work! Key points for introducing equipment using labor-saving subsidies - Published: 2026-10-06T08:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000176.000041191.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257205-en.html - anchor: #n3219711 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社補助金ポータル、株式会社クボタ計装、経済産業省 株式会社補助金ポータルと株式会社クボタ計装が共催で、食品・化学等の製造業向けに液体充填の自動化と省力化補助金の活用ポイントを解説する無料オンラインセミナーを2026年10月20日（火）14時よりZoomで開催すると発表した。経済産業省の概算要求・予算動向から見えてくる「省力化・人手不足対策」の方向性や、2026年度「省力化補助金」の活用ポイント・採択事例、クボタ計装の高精度なデジタルロードセル技術や充填システムを紹介する。 Facts: - Date and time: October 20, 2026 (Tuesday), 14:00–15:00 - We will hold a free online seminar starting at 14:00 on October 20, 2026 (Tuesday). - Fee: Free ## “The more you look back, the closer it gets.” Star Quest releases 2 web commercials depicting its response to the SCS evaluation system through “Red Light, Green Light” - Published: 2026-10-06T08:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000176.000089471.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257204-en.html - anchor: #n3219710 - Companies mentioned: SecureNavi株式会社、リコージャパン株式会社、経済産業省 SecureNavi株式会社 released the web commercials “A Word from the President” and “Is the SCS Assessment System Next?” (30 seconds each) for “Star Quest,” a platform for compliance with the SCS Assessment System, on October 6, 2026. Using the children’s game Red Light, Green Light as a motif, the commercials humorously depict SCS compliance being pushed back and present it as an issue that the entire company should tackle. Facts: - “A Word from the President” (30 seconds) - “Is the SCS Assessment System Next?” (30 seconds) - Among companies considering certification, 71.0% cited “the possibility of being asked to obtain it by business partners” as a reason for their interest - 66.4% expect that “ongoing operations and update management after obtaining certification” will be burdensome - Operations are expected to begin around the end of fiscal 2026 ## Seminar report on joint session with Channel Corporation and ZETA published by ネットショップ担当者フォーラム - Published: 2026-10-06T08:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000188.000029184.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257203-en.html - anchor: #n3219709 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社Channel Corporation、ZETA株式会社、チャネルトーク、ZETA CXシリーズ、ZETA SEARCH、チャネルワークス、ネットショップ担当者フォーラム 株式会社Channel Corporationは、2026年7月29日に開催された「Digital Commerce Frontier 2026〜BtoB EC Day〜」におけるZETA株式会社との共同セッションの内容をまとめたセミナーレポートが、EC運営者向けメディア「ネットショップ担当者フォーラム」にて公開されたことを発表した。BtoB-ECのリピート取引をテーマに、AIチャット「チャネルトーク」と検索エンジン「ZETA SEARCH」の連携によるCX向上と業務自動化について解説している。 Facts: - An AI agent for understanding customers, adopted by more than 240,000 companies globally - “Digital Commerce Frontier 2026〜BtoB EC Day〜,” held on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 - Formed a business partnership in the generative AI field in February 2026 - Maintains offices in Japan (Tokyo), South Korea (Seoul) and the United States (Chicago) ## A new “SPEEDCAT” joins the “PUMA x ROSÉ” collection; “SPEEDCAT VTG,” featuring brushed nubuck leather, goes on sale October 8 - Published: 2026-10-06T08:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000380.000010697.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257202-en.html - anchor: #n3219708 - Companies mentioned: プーマ ジャパン株式会社、PUMA、ROSÉ PUMA Japan will release “SPEEDCAT VTG (Speedcat Vintage),” featuring brushed nubuck leather, from its “PUMA x ROSÉ” collaboration collection with ROSÉ on October 8, 2026. The suggested retail price is ¥19,800 (tax included). Available in 2 colors, burgundy and espresso brown, the shoes will be sold at PUMA stores and the official online store, among other outlets. Facts: - “SPEEDCAT VTG (Speedcat Vintage)” will go on sale from Thursday, October 8, 2026. - SPEEDCATは、1999年に誕生し、1980年代から90年代にかけてF1™グランプリのドライバーが着用していた耐火レーシングシューズをベースに開発されたライフスタイルシューズです。 - Suggested retail price: ¥19,800 (tax included) - Available in 2 colors: rich burgundy and earthy espresso brown - Product number: 410911 - Product number: 410661 ## [STARTUP DB] Survey results: Startup fundraising rankings (September 2026) - Published: 2026-10-06T08:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000481.000032589.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257201-en.html - anchor: #n3219707 - Companies mentioned: フォースタートアップス株式会社、キャディ、Typewriter Therapeutics（タイプライター・セラピューティクス）、PeopleX（ピープルエックス） フォースタートアップス株式会社は「STARTUP DB」の調査として、2026年9月に発表されたスタートアップ資金調達金額ランキングを公開した。1位は製造業AIデータプラットフォーム「CADDi」を提供するキャディでシリーズDラウンドで103億8,000万円、2位はTypewriter TherapeuticsでシリーズAラウンドで90億円、3位は総合型AIカンパニーのPeopleXでシリーズAラウンドで54億5,000万円をそれぞれ調達した。 Facts: - シリーズDラウンドで103億8,000万円（プレスリリースで発表された177億円から、登記簿で9月以前に公表された調達金額73億2,000万円を抜いた額）を調達しトップに立ちました。 - プレスリリースで発表された177億円から、登記簿で9月以前に公表された調達金額73億2,000万円を抜いた額 - 登記簿で9月以前に公表された調達金額73億2,000万円を抜いた額 - シリーズAラウンドで90億円を調達し2位に続きました。 - シリーズAラウンドで54億5,000万円を調達しました。 - Covers financial information and business details for more than 27,000 startups and venture companies - Adopted in 22 countries worldwide. - The group has supported more than 3,000 companies. - Securities code: 7089 (listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market) - Founded: Sept. 1, 2016 ## [Survey report] Spot-work job-offer ratio for short-term, one-off jobs: 5.48 times; average hourly wage: ¥1,266 - Published: 2026-10-06T08:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000498.000004558.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257200-en.html - anchor: #n3219706 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ツナググループ・ホールディングス、ショットワークス ツナグ働き方研究所, operated by 株式会社ツナググループ・ホールディングス, released its spot-work market data report for July 2026. The spot-work job-offer ratio was 5.48 times, up 1.63 points year on year (marking 26 consecutive months above the same month a year earlier); the number of shifts increased 12.0% month on month; and the average hourly wage was ¥1,266 (up ¥15 month on month and down ¥52 year on year). Facts: - Spot-work job-offer ratio of 5.48 times, up 1.63 points year on year - The year-on-year increase was 1.63 points, marking 26 consecutive months above the same month a year earlier - The number of shifts in July 2026 increased 12.0% month on month - Down 7.5% year on year - “Convenience store staff” up 54.6% - “Warehouse and light work” up 32.0% - “Transportation and drivers” up 5.7% - “Transportation and drivers” down 62.7% - “Warehouse and light work” up 30.6% - “Convenience store staff” down 3.6% - Average spot-work hourly wage: ¥1,266, up ¥15 month on month and down ¥52 year on year - Up ¥15 month on month - Down ¥52 year on year - The decline widened, with a ¥76 drop in the Kansai region in particular - Down 0.06 points month on month - It has exceeded the same month a year earlier for 26 consecutive months ## [Targeting success on the 61st exam (2027)] Introductory comprehensive lectures and introductory curriculum for the customs broker exam now available! - Published: 2026-10-06T08:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001017.000017546.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257199-en.html - anchor: #n3219705 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社アガルート、アガルートアカデミー 株式会社アガルートが運営するアガルートアカデミーが、【第61回（2027年）合格目標】通関士試験入門総合講義／入門カリキュラムをリリース。初めて学習する初学者向けに、5ステップの段階式カリキュラム、約75時間の総講義時間、最大11年分の過去問解説、講師によるフォロー制度、デジタルブックやモバイルアプリによる学習環境、合格特典（全額返金またはお祝い金1万円）などを提供する。 Facts: - We have released the introductory comprehensive lectures and introductory curriculum for the customs broker exam, targeting success on the 61st exam (2027). - The course has a very compact total of approximately 75 hours of lectures. - アガルート offers up to 11 years of past exam questions - アガルート’s parallel-subject study method makes you 4 times more likely to pass! - Convenient features including 9-speed playback and progress tracking - Solve all your worries and concerns at the virtual campus! (Starting in October 2026) - Short-answer self-check web test (launching in November 2026) - Pass benefits are available (full refund or a ¥10,000 congratulatory bonus). - Capital: 35,000,000 yen - Established: December 2013 ## 【Targeting success in the 61st exam (2027)】Customs Broker Exam: Upper-Intermediate Comprehensive Lecture / Upper-Intermediate Curriculum Now Available! - Published: 2026-10-06T08:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001018.000017546.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257198-en.html - anchor: #n3219704 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社アガルート、アガルートアカデミー、株式会社ファンオブライフ、株式会社シナプス、株式会社 新社会システム総合研究所、株式会社エーアイアカデミー、株式会社メディアグロース、株式会社クエリマーケティング、買取バリュー、株式会社あそびラボ、株式会社ワクコンサルティング、アガルート法律会計事務所 アガルートアカデミー, operated by 株式会社アガルート, has released its Upper-Intermediate Comprehensive Lecture / Upper-Intermediate Curriculum for the Customs Broker Exam, targeting success in the 61st exam (2027). This score-boosting course is for people who have previously taken the exam and includes practice with up to 11 years of past exam questions, instructor support (virtual campus, homeroom sessions, short-answer self-check web tests, etc.), a course on preparing for legal amendments, and digital book features. A pass benefit (full refund or a ¥10,000 congratulatory bonus) is also available to students in the introductory curriculum. Facts: - If you pass the 61st Customs Broker Exam (2027) - We provide up to 11 years of past exam questions - Those who scored around 50 points in each subject in the actual exam, or fell just short of the passing score - Pass benefits are available (full refund or a ¥10,000 congratulatory bonus) - It offers convenient features such as 9 speed-playback settings and progress tracking - Delivered around the 20th of every month! - Solve all your worries and concerns at the virtual campus! (Starting in October 2026) - Short-answer self-check web test (launching in November 2026) - Established: December 2013 - Capital: 35,000,000 yen - Head office: Sanken Building 4F, 5-5 Shin-Ogawamachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo ## 【定食屋 宮本むなし】Holding a limited-time “Fried Oyster Fair” starting 10/7! - Published: 2026-10-06T08:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001036.000122416.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257190-en.html - anchor: #n3219703 - Companies mentioned: SRSホールディングス株式会社、M&Sフードサービス株式会社、株式会社宮本むなし、株式会社サンローリー 定食屋 宮本むなし, a set-meal chain operated by M&Sフードサービス株式会社, is holding a limited-time “Fried Oyster Fair” from Wednesday, October 7, 2026, through Tuesday, February 23, 2027. The lineup includes set meals with 4 to 6 fried oysters, a fried oyster mixed set meal, and a fried oyster and pork loin cutlet set meal, for a total of 5 products available at 24 stores nationwide. The official app will also offer a 30-yen-off coupon and run an X follow-and-repost campaign. Facts: - Sales period: Wednesday, October 7, 2026–Tuesday, February 23, 2027 - 販売店舗：定食屋 宮本むなし 24店舗 - ◆ Fried oyster set meal (4 pieces) ¥1,160 (tax included) - ◆ Fried oyster set meal (5 pieces) ¥1,320 (tax included) - ◆ Fried oyster set meal (6 pieces) ¥1,480 (tax included) - ◆ Fried oyster mixed set meal ¥1,160 (tax included) - ◆ Fried oyster and pork loin cutlet set meal ¥1,290 (tax included) - ・Fried oysters, à la carte (2 pieces) ¥380 (tax included) - We will distribute a “30-yen-off coupon for fried oyster set meals” - Usable any number of times through October 20 - “1st prize: Amazon gift card worth ¥3,000” will be awarded to 3 winners by lottery - “2nd prize: Digital meal voucher for 1 fried oyster mixed set meal (¥1,160 including tax)” will be awarded to 80 winners by lottery - 1st prize: Amazon gift card worth ¥3,000 - Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market: Securities code 8163 - It was established on April 1, 2021 ## YOASOBI’s “Mister,” “Umi no Manimani,” “Seventeen” and “Suki da” were born here! The much-talked-about work by Naoki Prize-winning authors × YOASOBI, 『はじめての』, is finally being released in paperback - Published: 2026-10-06T08:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001135.000043732.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257189-en.html - anchor: #n3219702 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社文藝春秋、YOASOBI、株式会社水鈴社 株式会社文藝春秋 will release 『はじめての』, a collection created in collaboration with 4 Naoki Prize-winning authors (島本理生, 辻村深月, 宮部みゆき and 森絵都) and music duo YOASOBI, in paperback on October 6, 2026. It will be priced at ¥750 plus tax and run 240 pages. As a paperback bonus, the lyrics to each song (“Mister,” “Umi no Manimani,” “Seventeen” and “Suki da”) will be included at the end of each chapter, along with a limited first-edition bookmark. 『センパイを殺したいので女装する』, by 魔猫よあ and born from the related 『はじめての』 literary club project, is also scheduled for release on October 16, 2026, from 株式会社水鈴社, priced at ¥1,650 and running 144 pages. Facts: - Release date: Scheduled for October 6, 2026 - 240 pages - List price: ¥750 plus tax - Release date: Friday, October 16, 2026 - List price: ¥1,650 (base price plus tax) - Pages: 144 pages - ISBN: 978-4-910576-16-9 - 4 stories written by 4 Naoki Prize-winning authors… 4 songs - Now, 3 years after releasing the “はじめての” EP ## An adult Christmas in the forests of Hanno. A one-night-only bonfire bar at a campground. The はんのう里山焚火フェス, featuring 20 local craft and food vendors, is set to return on a larger scale! - Published: 2026-10-06T07:00:01+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000115432.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257013-en.html - anchor: #n3219329 - Companies mentioned: ぶな総合企画株式会社、はんのう里山焚き火フェス実行委員会、喜多川キャンピングベース、ベンチャーウイスキー、カールヴァーン、LOOPLE、休暇村 奥武蔵、やまね酒造、名栗げんきプラザ、アトリエ グリーングラス、時の音、はんのう軒下MARCHÉ、木楽里、Scent Life Design、ベラヴィスタ、La Base de Cercle、プルータープ、ジュッティー、トシノコーヒー、雑貨＆カフェ kinoca、日本焚き火協会、一般社団法人奥むさし飯能観光協会、飯能商工会議所、西武鉄道株式会社、株式会社ピアニジュウイチ、hinataレンタル The 4th はんのう里山焚火フェス2026 will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2026, at 喜多川キャンピングベース in Hanno, Saitama Prefecture. This hands-on event will bring together around 20 local craft and food vendors. Its expanded offerings for adults include a one-night-only bonfire BAR open only at night (provided by ベンチャーウイスキー), a consultation corner with bonfire expert 猪野正哉, and a 喜多川 collaboration beer from カールヴァーン. A Christmas concert and illuminations will also be held. The event is broadening its appeal beyond families to include couples and groups of women. Facts: - This year marks the 4th edition - On Saturday, December 19, 2026 - Date and time: Saturday, December 19, 2026, 12:00–19:00 - Admission registration begins at 11:30 - Adults: ¥1,000 - Elementary school students: 500 yen - ホットウイスキー（1杯 800円） - 企業・団体様：1口 10,000円～ - 個人様：1口 5,000円～ - About 80 minutes from Ikebukuro Station / using the limited express - From the temporary parking lot about 5 minutes from the station - 16:00からは大抽選会に続き - 318-1 Kitagawa, Hanno, Saitama Prefecture - Ordinary account 2148020 ## “We don’t have enough people!” is accelerating M&A. Report released on trends in essential worker-related industries supporting labor shortages (construction / logistics / staffing) - Published: 2026-10-06T07:00:01+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000142899.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257011-en.html - anchor: #n3219327 - Companies mentioned: フーリハン・ローキー株式会社、フーリハン・ローキー（Houlihan Lokey, Inc.）、日本郵船、NSユナイテッド海運、FedEx フーリハン・ローキー株式会社 has released a report on business performance and M&A trends in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 for essential worker-related industries—construction, logistics and staffing. It analyzes how labor shortages are driving broader industry consolidation and making M&A an increasingly established management strategy. In construction, M&A deals and their value are increasing amid labor shortages, with major general contractors making a succession of acquisitions. In logistics, major restructuring moves have also been announced, including 日本郵船’s move to take NSユナイテッド海運 private and FedEx’s organizational restructuring. In staffing, strategic M&A by operating companies and investment by PE funds are supporting industry growth. Facts: - We have released a report summarizing business performance and M&A trends in the first quarter of fiscal 2026 for essential worker-related industries: construction, logistics and staffing. - Drawing on extensive industry knowledge backed by a track record of ranking No.1 globally for the number of M&A deals - Excluding warehousing and ocean shipping, EV/EBITDA multiples converge at around 7-8x - With full-year results for fiscal 2025 generally strong, stock prices have shown signs of recovery over the past 3 months ## ハイガー株式会社 has adopted the AI customer support system ヘルプドッグ - Published: 2026-10-06T07:00:01+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000112.000038439.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257010-en.html - anchor: #n3219326 - Companies mentioned: noco株式会社、ハイガー株式会社、ヘルプドッグ、Amazon、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング noco株式会社は、ハイガー株式会社がAIカスタマーサポートシステム「ヘルプドッグ」を導入したことを発表した。ハイガーは産業機械やガーデニング用品などを扱うDtoC企業で、サポートページの検索性向上と数千件規模のFAQ運用拡張性を背景にヘルプドッグを採用した。 Facts: - Capital: 76.06 million yen (including capital reserve) - Established: May 12, 2017 - Established: July 2009 - The free plan is available for 0 yen per month. - The FAQs number in the thousands, and - Head office: 8-13 Nihonbashi-Kobunacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo - Location: 5298-1 Oaza Nakano, Ora-machi, Ora-gun, Gunma Prefecture ## [Survey Results] Are the Same People Always Attending Health Classes? Health Points Prove Popular in Efforts to Broaden the Gateway to Community Participation - Published: 2026-10-06T07:00:01+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000184.000007987.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257009-en.html - anchor: #n3219325 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ベスプラ、八王子市、姫路市、厚生労働省、シルバー人材センター 株式会社ベスプラは、健康教室の参加者固定化という自治体課題に対し、「脳にいいアプリ×健康ポイントサービス」を活用した八王子市と姫路市の事例を紹介。八王子市「てくポ」では登録者約4割が男性・約6割が74歳以下で2026年4月末に16,000人超、姫路市「ひめさんポ」は約6,000人登録（2025年度目標4,000人を上回り、2026年2月20日時点）となり、ボランティアや体操会場での参加ポイントを同じアプリで運用することで新規参加者や男性参加者の広がりにつながったと報告。 Facts: - 「てくポ」登録者の約4割が男性 - 約6割が74歳以下 - 15,100 registrants as of the end of December 2025 - More than 16,000 participants in the program as of the end of April 2026 - 姫路市 had about 6,000 registrants for its “Himesanpo” app - This exceeded the fiscal 2025 target of 4,000 people - Established: April 2012 ## 【フォーム入力不要】AI時代のBtoB Go-to-Market実践ガイド「Revenue Velocity Playbook」を無料公開 - Published: 2026-10-06T06:30:01+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000156328.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4256937-en.html - anchor: #n3219197 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ベネクロ、東芝グループ、Marketo、Adobe、Forrester Research, Inc. 株式会社ベネクロが、フォーム入力不要でダウンロード可能なBtoB Go-to-Market実践ガイド「Revenue Velocity Playbook」を2026年10月5日に無料公開した。AI時代に売上へつなげるための考え方や、AIエージェントの職務設計、実装の4フェーズなどを全6章＋ケーススタディで解説。あわせて、自社の営業・マーケティングを6領域24項目で診断できるWeb版セルフチェックも同時公開した。 Facts: - Released for free on October 5, 2026 - BtoBの買い手の68％が購買プロセスの開始時点ですでに最有力候補を思い描いており - Reports say the leading candidate is ultimately selected 80% of the time - An average of 13 people within the buyer company - And an average of 9 people outside the company - Can be assessed across 6 areas and 24 items - It takes about 5 minutes - 東芝グループで10年以上にわたりBtoBマーケティングとマーケティングオペレーションに従事 - Experienced sales transformation at a sales organization of around 1,000 people - ■Established: December 2024 ## Millstone begins handling the industrial feed grinder スキオルド SK10T - Published: 2026-10-06T06:30:01+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000187345.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4256936-en.html - anchor: #n3219196 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社ミルストーン、スキオルド 株式会社ミルストーン（本社：熊本県合志市、CEO：吉角 裕一朗）は、家畜用トウモロコシなど飼料コスト高騰のニーズに応えるため、産業用飼料粉砕機「スキオルドSK10T」の取り扱いを開始すると発表した。モーター直結のディスクミル型で、丸粒トウモロコシ・飼料米を1時間10トン粉砕でき、粉砕粒度は0.25ミリから設定可能。静音性80デシベル、1トンあたり5kWhの省エネ性能を持ち、2026年10月より提供する。 Facts: - 丸粒トウモロコシ、飼料米が1時間10トンの粉砕ができる。 - The particle size can be adjusted from 0.25 millimeters. - It also operates quietly at 80 decibels. - An energy-efficient model that uses just 5 kWh to grind 1 ton. - This product will become available starting October 2026. - To curb grain prices, which account for more than 50% of livestock farming costs - A 1% change in digestive efficiency can easily alter costs by millions or tens of millions of yen - Disc replacement is recommended every 3 to 5 years. - The SK10T is used at feed mills producing more than 10,000 tons per month and at large-scale farms ## Sanae Takaichi: “Together with my irreplaceable colleagues, I will make the Japanese archipelago strong and prosperous.” Conservative 自民党 lawmakers, including current cabinet ministers, unite to publish an unprecedented book! - Published: 2026-10-06T06:30:01+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000469.000052297.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4256934-en.html - anchor: #n3219195 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社飛鳥新社、自民党、自民党保守団結の会 『100 Conservative 自民党 Diet Members Protecting Japan: The Conservative Unity Association—Serving Our Homeland for as Long as We Live』, published by 株式会社飛鳥新社 on October 6, brings together 100 lawmakers from the Conservative Unity Association, a 自民党 caucus supporting the Sanae Takaichi administration and carrying on the legacy of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. In this unprecedented policy book, lawmakers ranging from current ministers to first-term legislators present original essays on policy. Facts: - List price: 2,000 yen (tax included) - Format: shiroku-ban; 400 pages - 100 Conservative 自民党 Diet Members Protecting Japan - Since its formation in Reiwa 2 (2020) - Release date: October 6, 2026 ## Supporting children who do not attend school and their parents through the power of websites! Announcement of a “Kickoff Meeting” for a hands-on project in which university interns will compile information on free schools in Miyagi Prefecture - Published: 2026-10-06T06:19:01+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000166782.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4256885-en.html - anchor: #n3219172 - Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人manaco、株式会社インテグ、仙台市 一般社団法人manaco has launched a project to create a website compiling information on free schools in Miyagi Prefecture, with support from 仙台市’s “Reiwa 8 fiscal-year grant program for diverse learning experiences and parent support activities.” A kickoff meeting will be held on October 9, 2026, where 3 university interns (first- and second-year students) will work on the website under the web production and marketing guidance of 株式会社インテグ. Facts: - As 3 university interns begin work on this project - 「学校からの情報提供がなく、困った」と答えた保護者は約8割に上ります - A “kickoff meeting” will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026. - With support from 仙台市’s “Reiwa 8 fiscal-year grant program for diverse learning experiences and parent support activities” - 10月8日（木）18:00までに、下記連絡先へ ## As generative AI rapidly reshapes the rules of business, where will new businesses come from? A new book, “The Evolution of Business Models,” explores the “evolution” behind 12,000 years of business origins. - Published: 2026-10-06T06:00:01+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000230.000169048.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4256770-en.html - anchor: #n3219155 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社秀和システム新社、ジレット、箕面有馬電気軌道、阪神急行電鉄、ロールス・ロイス、三井越後屋 株式会社秀和システム新社 published the new book “The Evolution of Business Models” on October 14, 2026. Business model researcher Daizo Furuichi traces the origin stories of about 100 business models in chronological order, from the agricultural revolution about 12,000 years ago to modern AI. Richly illustrated, the book introduces little-known stories behind innovations such as ジレット’s replacement-blade model, 阪神急行電鉄’s suburban housing developments and Takarazuka Revue, and the origins of PaaS at ロールス・ロイス. Facts: - From the agricultural revolution about 12,000 years ago - The “origin stories” of about 100 business models - Oct. 14, 2026 - List price: 3,300 yen (tax included) - The first safety razor, launched in 1903, - Was a luxury item costing 5 dollars at a time when monthly wages were around 30 dollars - At a time when workers’ monthly wages were around 30 dollars - The turning point came in 1921, when the basic patent expired - And it flooded the market with the old model at just 1 dollar - 1907年、小林一三らが設立した箕面有馬電気軌道 - 頭金2割・残りを10年の分割払いとする住宅ローン - The origins of this system date back to 1962 ## Special video featuring voice actor Kaito Ishikawa released! Latest volume of 『満月珈琲店の星詠み』 and volume 1 of the comic adaptation on sale today [A healing fantasy that has sold 1 million copies worldwide] - Published: 2026-10-06T06:00:01+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001125.000043732.html - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4256768-en.html - anchor: #n3219154 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社文藝春秋、文春文庫、丸善ジュンク堂書店、MARUZEN café 京都店 株式会社文藝春秋 simultaneously released volume 8 of the popular healing fantasy 『満月珈琲店の星詠み』, written by Mai Mochizuki and illustrated by Chihiro Sakurada, titled 『星猫たちのクリスマス・キャロル～』, and the long-awaited first manga adaptation, volume 1 (manga by Ryo Masaki), on October 6, 2026. A special promotional video featuring voice actor Kaito Ishikawa as Saturnus has also been released. The series has sold 1 million copies worldwide, translations have been confirmed in more than 30 countries, and a POP UP STORE is running at 23 locations nationwide at 丸善ジュンク堂書店, along with a collaboration cafe in Kyoto. Facts: - Worldwide sales have surpassed 1 million copies - Translations have now been confirmed in more than 30 countries - Volume 8 goes on sale today - Released simultaneously today, Tuesday, October 6, 2026 - At 23 locations nationwide at 丸善ジュンク堂書店 - List price (print edition): 880 yen (tax included) - List price (print edition): 792 yen (tax included) - List price (print edition): 1,925 yen (tax included) - Volume 1 was published by 文春文庫 in July 2020 ## 【青松健康】Announcement of the ex-dividend record date for the second quarter of 115 and related matters, as set by the company’s chairman - Published: 2026-10-05T17:31:05+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=6931&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=163105&spoke_date=20261005 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257336-en.html - anchor: #n3219797 - Companies mentioned: 青松健康 青松健康 (6931) announced that its chairman, under authorization from the board of directors, set the ex-dividend record date for the second quarter of 115 as 115年11月1日. A cash dividend of NT$0.12 per share will be distributed, totaling NT$7,938,260, with payment scheduled for 115年11月24日. Facts: - The company’s chairman sets the ex-dividend record date for the second quarter of 115 and related matters - A cash dividend of NT$0.12 per common share, totaling NT$7,938,260 - The ex-rights (ex-dividend) trading date is 115/10/23 - The ex-rights (ex-dividend) record date is 115/11/01 - The cash dividend payment date for common shares is 115/11/24 - Pursuant to the board resolution of August 12, 115, the chairman is authorized to set the ex-dividend record date, payment date and other related matters ## 【健和興】Announcement of estimated consolidated revenue for September 115 - Published: 2026-10-05T17:30:20+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所 - Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=3003&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=163020&spoke_date=20261005 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257332-en.html - anchor: #n3219796 - Companies mentioned: 健和興端子股份有限公司、健和興 健和興端子股份有限公司 (3003) announced on October 5, 115, its unaudited consolidated revenue for September 115: NT$547 million for the month, up from NT$353 million in the same period of 114; cumulative revenue for January to September was NT$4.630 billion, up from NT$3.226 billion in the same period of 114. Facts: - 公司名稱為健和興端子股份有限公司 - The company code is 3003 - The date of occurrence is 115/10/05 - Consolidated revenue for September 115 was NT$547 million - Consolidated revenue for the same period (September) in 114 was NT$353 million - Cumulative consolidated revenue for January to September 115 was NT$4.630 billion - Cumulative consolidated revenue for the same period, January to September 114, was NT$3.226 billion ## 【州巧】Announcement of the resignation of an individual director of the company - Published: 2026-10-05T17:28:35+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所 - Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=3543&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=162835&spoke_date=20261005 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257340-en.html - anchor: #n3219795 - Companies mentioned: 州巧 州巧 (3543) announced on October 5, 115, that individual director 李逸淑 had resigned, effective 115年11月30日. The resignation is a routine personnel change and does not meet the threshold for a change of one-third of the directors. Facts: - Announcement subject: resignation of an individual director of the company - The date of occurrence is October 5, 115 - The original term of office was from May 24, 113, to May 23, 116 - The resignation takes effect on November 30, 115 ## 【台亞】(Correction) The company’s securities have met the criteria for the release of trading information in the centralized market; therefore, it is releasing material financial and business information to help investors make informed distinctions. - Published: 2026-10-05T17:19:31+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所 - Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2340&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=4&spoke_time=161931&spoke_date=20261005 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257352-en.html - anchor: #n3219794 - Companies mentioned: 台亞 台亞 (2340) issued a corrected announcement because its securities met the criteria for the release of trading information in the centralized market. In accordance with regulations, it disclosed its latest financial and business information. The data show that revenue in August 115 was NT$474 million, up 21.89% year on year; however, pretax net income and net income attributable to the parent company were both negative, mainly due to foreign exchange fluctuations and recognized fair value losses on financial assets. This announcement also corrects errors in the reported August revenue and the year-on-year percentage changes in earnings per share. Facts: - Company code: 2340 - Date of occurrence: 115/10/05 - Applicable clause: Clause 51 - Operating revenue 474 21.89% - 474 21.89% - Pretax net income -70 -207.75% - -70 -207.75% - Attributable to the parent company -64 -78.12% - Earnings per share (yuan) -0.15 -78.12% - 1,209 5.08% - 4,372 - - 960 - - 951 - -2.17 ## 【百和】Announcement of estimated consolidated revenue for September 115 - Published: 2026-10-05T17:18:36+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=9938&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=161836&spoke_date=20261005 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257351-en.html - anchor: #n3219793 - Companies mentioned: 台灣百和工業股份有限公司、百和 台灣百和工業股份有限公司（代號9938）於民國115年10月5日公告115年9月自結合併營收，當月新台幣1,490,654仟元，年增6.0%；累計1-9月新台幣12,251,268仟元，年增2.0%。 Facts: - All figures for 115 are unaudited figures compiled by 百和 and have not been audited or reviewed by an accountant ## 【貿聯-KY】Announcement of the company’s unaudited consolidated revenue for September 115 - Published: 2026-10-05T17:01:30+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所 - Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=3665&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=160130&spoke_date=20261005 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257178-en.html - anchor: #n3219690 - Companies mentioned: 貿聯-KY、BizLink Holding Inc. 貿聯-KY（公司代號3665）於115年10月5日公告115年9月份自結合併營收為美金294,199仟元，年增33.92%；累計1至9月合併營收為美金2,267,416仟元，年增37.62%。 Facts: - 本公司115年9月份自結合併營業收入淨額為美金294,199仟元 - The company’s unaudited consolidated revenue for September 115 increased 33.92% from the unaudited figure for the same period last year - 115年累計合併營收為美金2,267,416仟元 - Cumulative consolidated revenue for 115 increased 37.62% from the unaudited cumulative figure for the previous year - Company code: 3665; company name: 貿聯-KY - The date of occurrence is October 5, 115 - This announcement falls under Clause 51 ## 【大眾控】The company’s securities have met the criteria for the release of trading information in the centralized market; therefore, it is releasing material financial and business information to help investors make informed distinctions. - Published: 2026-10-05T16:54:24+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所 - Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=3701&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=155424&spoke_date=20261005 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257177-en.html - anchor: #n3219689 - Companies mentioned: 大眾控 大眾控 (company code 3701) released material information on October 5, 115, following a notification from the Taiwan Stock Exchange, because its securities met the criteria for the release of trading information in the centralized market. Facts: - 大眾控 (company code 3701) released material financial and business information pursuant to a notification from the Taiwan Stock Exchange on October 5, 115, because its securities met the criteria for the release of trading information in the centralized market. - 大眾控 falls under Clause 51 and has no material information circumstances listed in Articles 4 and 11 of the Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation Procedures for Verification and Disclosure of Material Information of Companies with Securities Listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange ## 【鈞寶】The company’s securities have met the criteria for the release of trading information in the centralized market; therefore, it is releasing material financial and business information to help investors make informed distinctions. - Published: 2026-10-05T16:51:18+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所 - Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=6155&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=155118&spoke_date=20261005 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257176-en.html - anchor: #n3219688 - Companies mentioned: 鈞寶 鈞寶 (company code 6155) announced on October 5, 115, following a Taiwan Stock Exchange notification, that its securities met the criteria for the release of trading information (applicable clause: Clause 51). The announcement provides financial information on consolidated revenue, pretax net income, net income attributable to the parent company, and earnings per share for the latest month, latest quarter, and cumulative latest four quarters. Facts: - 鈞寶 (company code 6155) issued this announcement pursuant to a notification from Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation because its securities met the criteria for the release of trading information in the centralized market - This announcement falls under Clause 51 ## 【台亞】The company’s securities have met the criteria for the release of trading information in the centralized market; therefore, it is releasing material financial and business information to help investors make informed distinctions. - Published: 2026-10-05T16:50:15+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2340&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=155015&spoke_date=20261005 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257174-en.html - anchor: #n3219687 - Companies mentioned: 台亞、臺灣證券交易所 台亞（2340）因股票達公布注意交易資訊標準，於115年10月5日依臺灣證券交易所通知公布重大訊息。公告顯示公司115年8月營收年減21.89%，最近一季營收年增5.08%，但仍處虧損狀態，最近四季累計每股虧損2.17元，變動主因為外幣匯率波動及金融資產評價損失。 Facts: - The company said the large change in current-period pretax net income compared with the same period last year was mainly due to foreign exchange fluctuations and recognized fair value losses on financial assets ## 【天瀚】The company’s securities have met the criteria for the release of trading information in the centralized market; therefore, it is releasing material financial and business information to help investors make informed distinctions - Published: 2026-10-05T16:43:08+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=6225&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=154308&spoke_date=20261005 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257173-en.html - anchor: #n3219686 - Companies mentioned: 天瀚、臺灣證券交易所股份有限公司 天瀚 (company code 6225) announced material information on October 5, 115, following a Taiwan Stock Exchange notification because its securities met the criteria for the release of trading information in the centralized market. It also disclosed consolidated revenue and profit figures for the latest month, quarter, and cumulative four quarters. Facts: - 天瀚’s securities met the criteria for the release of trading information in the centralized market, and the company issued this announcement pursuant to a Taiwan Stock Exchange notification - The date of occurrence is October 5, 115 - The announcement states that there are no material information circumstances listed in Articles 4 and 11 ## 【尖點】The company’s securities have met the criteria for the release of trading information in the centralized market; therefore, it is releasing material financial and business information to help investors make informed distinctions. - Published: 2026-10-05T16:33:33+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=8021&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=153333&spoke_date=20261005 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257104-en.html - anchor: #n3219561 - Companies mentioned: 尖點、臺灣證券交易所股份有限公司 尖點 (8021) announced on October 5, 115, following a Taiwan Stock Exchange notification, financial and business information disclosed because its securities met the criteria for the release of trading information in the centralized market. Facts: - 尖點 (company code 8021) released material financial and business information on October 5, 115, following a Taiwan Stock Exchange notification because its securities met the criteria for the release of trading information in the centralized market. ## 【中華化】(Supplemental announcement) Issue price for the company’s cash capital increase through the issuance of common shares, designated banks for collection and custody of proceeds, and adjustment to the share payment period - Published: 2026-10-05T16:14:19+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=1727&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=151419&spoke_date=20261005 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257097-en.html - anchor: #n3219532 - Companies mentioned: 中華化、永豐銀行延平分行、永豐銀行士林分行 中華化 (1727) supplements its announcement: The issue price for the cash capital increase of common shares is NT$81 per share. The payment period has been adjusted to 115/10/23 through 115/11/23. 永豐銀行延平分行 will collect the payments, and 永豐銀行士林分行 will hold the proceeds. Facts: - The issue price for the common shares issued in this cash capital increase is NT$81 per share. - A total of 13,800,000 common shares will be issued in this cash capital increase. - 10% of the shares in this capital increase, totaling 1,380,000 shares, are reserved for subscription by employees. - Existing shareholders may subscribe for 80% of the shares, totaling 11,040,000 shares, in proportion to their holdings; for every thousand shares held, they may subscribe for 86.23682261 shares. - Under Article 28-1 of the Securities and Exchange Act, 10%, totaling 1,380,000 shares, will be allocated for public subscription and underwriting. - The payment period is from 115年10月23日 to 115年11月23日. - The proceeds from this capital increase will be used to repay bank loans, purchase machinery and equipment, and strengthen working capital. ## 【富威電力】Announcement of the appointment of a representative by the company’s corporate director. - Published: 2026-10-05T16:10:45+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所 - Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=6994&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=151045&spoke_date=20261005 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257082-en.html - anchor: #n3219459 - Companies mentioned: 富威電力、智凱投資股份有限公司、東電綠能股份有限公司 富威電力 (6994) announced a change in its corporate director. 智凱投資股份有限公司 appointed 林美伶 (chairperson of 東電綠能股份有限公司) as its new representative, effective 115年10月5日. Facts: - 富威電力's company code is 6994. - The corporate entity is 智凱投資股份有限公司. - The reason for the change is the appointment of a representative by a corporate director. - The new appointment takes effect on 115年10月5日. - The original term ran from 115年5月22日 to 118年5月21日. - This announcement complies with Item 6. ## 【順德】公告順德股份有限公司國內第一次無擔保轉換公司債(簡稱：順德一，代碼：23511)發行公司行使債券贖回權暨訂於115年11月23日終止櫃檯買賣等相關事宜。 - Published: 2026-10-05T16:10:35+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2351&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=151035&spoke_date=20261005 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257075-en.html - anchor: #n3219376 - Companies mentioned: 順德股份有限公司、群益金鼎證券股份有限公司、臺灣集中保管結算所、臺灣證券交易所 順德股份有限公司 (company code 2351) announced that it will exercise its bond redemption right for its first domestic unsecured convertible bond (abbreviated name: 順德一; code: 23511). The redemption price is 100% of face value, and over-the-counter trading will end on 115年11月23日. Facts: - 順德股份有限公司 announced that it will exercise its bond redemption right for its first domestic unsecured convertible bond (abbreviated name: 順德一; code: 23511). - Redemption price: 100.0000% of the bond's face value - The bond redemption notices will be sent by registered mail on 115年10月22日. - The notification and acceptance period for redemption of the convertible bonds is from 115年10月22日 to 115年11月20日. - The record date for redemption of the convertible bonds is 115年11月20日. - Over-the-counter trading of the convertible bonds will end on 115年11月23日. - The redemption proceeds will be paid on 115年11月27日. - Bondholders must complete the conversion procedures with their securities brokers no later than 115年11月24日. ## 【志強-KY】 announces its unaudited consolidated revenue for September 115. - Published: 2026-10-05T16:07:08+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所 - Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=6768&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=150708&spoke_date=20261005 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257074-en.html - anchor: #n3219375 - Companies mentioned: 志強-KY、志強國際企業股份有限公司 志強-KY（6768）公告115年9月自結合併營收為美元58,020仟元，較去年同期增加6.19%；累計1至9月合併營收為美元481,589仟元，較去年同期減少1.99%。 Facts: - 志強-KY 115年9月份自結合併營業收入淨額為美元58,020仟元 - 志強-KY's unaudited consolidated revenue for September 115 increased 6.19% from the unaudited figure for the same period last year. - 志強-KY 截至115年9月累計合併營收為美元481,589仟元 - 志強-KY's cumulative consolidated revenue through September 115 decreased 1.99% from the unaudited cumulative figure for the same period last year. - This announcement complies with Item 51. ## 【研華】 announces that the company has been invited to an online meeting hosted by 大和國泰證券. - Published: 2026-10-05T16:05:01+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2395&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=150501&spoke_date=20261005 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257062-en.html - anchor: #n3219370 - Companies mentioned: 研華、大和國泰證券 研華 (company code 2395) announced that it will participate online in an investor conference hosted by 大和國泰證券 at 3:30 p.m. on 115年11月4日 to discuss its financial figures and operating performance for the third quarter of 115. Facts: - The investor conference is hosted by 大和國泰證券, and 研華 is the invited participant. - 研華 will discuss its financial figures and operating performance for the third quarter of 115 at the investor conference. - The investor conference will be held online. ## 【柏文】 announces completion of the registration of a capital reduction following the cancellation of repurchased restricted employee shares. - Published: 2026-10-05T16:04:17+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所 - Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=8462&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=150417&spoke_date=20261005 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257061-en.html - anchor: #n3219369 - Companies mentioned: 柏文 柏文 (8462) completed registration of a capital reduction following the cancellation of repurchased restricted employee shares on 115年10月5日, canceling a total of 6,500 shares. Paid-in capital decreased from NT$803,866,160 to NT$803,801,160. The company said the cancellation has no material impact on the consolidated financial statements. Facts: - The company is 柏文, company code 8462. - The regulator approved the capital reduction on 115年10月1日, and registration of the capital change was completed on 115年10月5日. - Before the capital reduction resulting from cancellation of repurchased restricted employee shares, paid-in capital was NT$803,866,160, the number of common shares issued was 80,386,616, and the number of shares actually outstanding was 80,380,116. - After the capital reduction resulting from cancellation of repurchased restricted employee shares, paid-in capital was NT$803,801,160, the number of common shares issued was 80,380,116, and the number of shares actually outstanding was 80,380,116. - According to the consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of 115, net asset value per share was NT$29.94. - A total of 6,500 shares were canceled, with no material impact on the consolidated financial statements. - 柏文 received the regulator's approval letter for registration of the capital reduction on 115年10月5日. ## 【榮成】 announces its unaudited consolidated profit or loss for September 115 and the cumulative period from January to September. - Published: 2026-10-05T16:03:25+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=1909&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=150325&spoke_date=20261005 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4256947-en.html - anchor: #n3219207 - Companies mentioned: 榮成紙業股份有限公司、榮成 榮成紙業（1909）於115年10月5日公告115年9月及1-9月合併自結損益，9月合併營業損益-53,247仟元、合併稅前損益81,502仟元；1-9月合併營業損益320,644仟元、合併稅前損益643,935仟元。 Facts: - 公司名稱為榮成紙業股份有限公司，公司代號1909 - 115年9月合併營業損益為新台幣-53,247仟元 - 115年9月合併稅前損益為新台幣81,502仟元 - 115年9月合併稅前淨利歸屬於母公司業主為新台幣78,963仟元 ## 【遠東新】 announces that the company has been invited to an investor conference at TITAS, hosted by 凱基證券 on 2026/10/6 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. - Published: 2026-10-05T16:01:45+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所 - Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=1402&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=150145&spoke_date=20261005 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4256952-en.html - anchor: #n3219206 - Companies mentioned: 遠東新、凱基證券 遠東新 (1402) announced that it has been invited to an investor conference at TITAS, hosted by 凱基證券 at 2 p.m. on October 6, 2026, at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. The conference will cover the company's operating and financial overview for the second quarter of 2026. Facts: - 遠東新's company code is 1402. - 遠東新 has been invited to an investor conference at TITAS hosted by 凱基證券 on October 6, 2026. - The investor conference is scheduled for 2 p.m. - The investor conference will be held at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. - The conference will cover the operating and financial overview for the second quarter of 2026. - This announcement complies with Paragraph 4, Item 12. - The investor conference materials have been disclosed in the investor conference section of the Market Observation Post System. ## 【固緯】 announces the expiration of the treasury share buyback period and its execution details. - Published: 2026-10-05T15:52:36+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2423&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=145236&spoke_date=20261005 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4256951-en.html - anchor: #n3219205 - Companies mentioned: 固緯 固緯 (2423) announced that its treasury share buyback period has expired. It repurchased 630,000 shares for NT$47,138,945, at an average price of NT$74.82, for an execution rate of about four-tenths. The buyback was not completed because the company made purchases in stages according to market conditions. Facts: - 固緯's originally planned maximum total amount for the share buyback was NT$1,512,507,966. - 固緯's originally scheduled buyback period was from 115年8月10日 to 115年10月5日. - 固緯's actual buyback period was from 115年8月11日 to 115年10月2日. - 固緯 did not complete the treasury share buyback because, in balancing shareholder interests and market mechanisms, it made purchases in stages based on share price and trading volume. ## 【慧洋-KY】 supplements its announcement of unaudited earnings for September 115. - Published: 2026-10-05T15:38:31+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2637&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=143831&spoke_date=20261005 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4256948-en.html - anchor: #n3219204 - Companies mentioned: 慧洋海運股份有限公司 Wisdom Marine Lines (2637) announced on Oct. 5, 115, supplementary information on its unaudited earnings for September 115. Revenue, operating profit and pretax profit for the month all rose sharply from the same period last year, while cumulative results also more than doubled. Facts: - Revenue for September 115 was US$63,446,661, up 19.25% from the same period last year. - Cumulative revenue for 115 (January through September) was US$497,747,293, up 31.63% from the same period last year. - Operating profit for September 115 was US$28,208,879, up 54.52% from the same period last year. - Cumulative operating profit for 115 was US$185,326,134, up 166.34% from the same period last year. - Pretax profit for September 115 was US$46,728,945, up 116.59% from the same period last year. - Cumulative pretax profit for 115 was US$206,865,183, up 251.22% from the same period last year. - Pretax earnings per share for September 115 were NT$1.99, and cumulative pretax earnings per share were NT$8.79. ## 【彰源】Announcement on behalf of subsidiary Froch Africa Co., Ltd. (彰源非洲維京公司) pursuant to Subparagraphs 第二 and 第三 of Paragraph 一 of Article 第二十二 of the Regulations Governing Loaning of Funds and Making of Endorsements/Guarantees by Public Companies. - Published: 2026-10-05T15:27:41+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2030&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=142741&spoke_date=20261005 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4256944-en.html - anchor: #n3219203 - Companies mentioned: 彰源、Froch Africa Co., Ltd.、彰源非洲維京公司、Froch Stainless Morocco 彰源(2030)代子公司Froch Africa Co., Ltd.(彰源非洲維京公司)公告，依公開發行公司資金貸與及背書保證處理準則第二十二條第一項第二款及第三款規定辦理。該子公司對其100%持股之Froch Stainless Morocco新增資金貸與180,750仟元，以0.2%計息，一年期限內撥貸到期清償，用於營運週轉，資金來源為子公司本身，115年10月5日經子公司董事會通過500萬歐元授權。 Facts: - Limit on funds loaned (thousand yuan): 984,096 - Amount of new funds loaned in this transaction (thousand yuan): 180,750 - Outstanding balance of funds loaned as of the date of occurrence (thousand yuan): 180,750 - Capital (thousand yuan): 942,900 - Accumulated deficit (thousand yuan): -7,946 - Interest rate: 0.2% - Ratio of the outstanding balance of funds loaned to the net worth in the latest financial statements of the public company: 0.03 - Bank of Taiwan euro exchange rate at the end of September 115: 1 euro to 36.15 - The board of subsidiary Froch Africa Co., Ltd. approved an authorization of 5 million euros for the chairman. ## [冠西電] Announcement of material financial and business information because the company's securities have met the criteria for the publication of trading alerts on the centralized market, to help investors distinguish and understand the information - Published: 2026-10-05T15:17:34+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所 - Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2466&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=141734&spoke_date=20261005 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4256800-en.html - anchor: #n3219164 - Companies mentioned: 冠西電、臺灣證券交易所 冠西電 (2466) announced related financial and business information on Oct. 5, 115, in accordance with a notice from 臺灣證券交易所, after its securities met the criteria for publication of trading information in the centralized market. Facts: - The company is 冠西電, stock code 2466. ## 【南紡】Announcement on the company's acquisition of a privately placed fund - Published: 2026-10-05T15:09:08+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=1440&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=140908&spoke_date=20261005 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4256799-en.html - anchor: #n3219163 - Companies mentioned: 南紡、統一證券投資信託股份有限公司 南紡 (company code 1440) announced on Oct. 5, 115, that it had acquired 3 million units of the Uni-President Trendsetter Fund for a total transaction amount of NT$30 million. The counterparty was 統一證券投資信託股份有限公司, and the transaction was not with a related party. Facts: - 南紡's specific purpose for acquiring the privately placed fund is to increase investment income. - Working capital in 南紡's latest financial statements amounted to (2,937,124) thousand New Taiwan dollars. ## 【國票金】The company will hold its own briefing to explain its operating overview. - Published: 2026-10-05T14:53:39+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所 - Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2889&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=135339&spoke_date=20261005 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4256798-en.html - anchor: #n3219162 - Companies mentioned: 國票金 國票金（公司代號2889）公告將於民國115年10月19日14時00分以Webex線上方式自辦法人說明會，說明公司營運概況。 Facts: - 國票金 (company code 2889) will hold an investor conference on Oct. 19, 115. - 法人說明會時間為14時00分 - This investor conference will be held online. - Webex meeting number: 1849465878 - Webex link: https://mibf.webex.com/meet/ibf.1703 - This announcement complies with Clause 12. - The topic of the briefing is the company's operating overview. - Complete financial and business information is available in the investor conference listings or under the investor conference section of the Market Observation Post System. ## 【柏承】Clarification of media reports - Published: 2026-10-05T12:52:44+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所 - Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=6141&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=115244&spoke_date=20261005 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4256797-en.html - anchor: #n3219161 - Companies mentioned: 柏承科技股份有限公司、工商時報 柏承科技 (code 6141) issued a clarification on Oct. 5, 115, regarding a report by 工商時報. The company said that the media's claims about high-end optical module boards entering low-volume shipments, operations turning from loss to profit in 2027, and third-quarter revenue and profit forecasts were not information released by the company. The company has also not prepared any financial forecasts. Facts: - The media outlet named in this announcement is 工商時報. - The media report said the company's high-end optical module boards were successively entering the low-volume shipment stage. - The media report mentioned that “operations are expected to turn from loss to profit in 2027” and included forecasts for third-quarter revenue and profit. - The company has not released any forward-looking financial or business information and has not prepared financial forecasts. - This announcement was issued pursuant to Clause 51. ## 【全球傳動】Clarification of 工商時報 report dated 115/10/05 - Published: 2026-10-05T12:46:35+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所 - Figures match the official table: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=4540&year=115&month=10&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=114635&spoke_date=20261005 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4256796-en.html - anchor: #n3219160 - Companies mentioned: 全球傳動科技股份有限公司、工商時報 全球傳動（4540）於115年10月6日發布重大訊息，針對115年10月5日工商時報B04版報導引述其全年營收兩位數成長與轉虧為盈目標一事進行澄清，強調公司並未公布相關財務預測。 Facts: - The stock code of 全球傳動科技股份有限公司 is 4540. - The report being clarified appeared on page B04 of 工商時報. - The report cited the company's full-year operating targets as double-digit revenue growth and a return to profitability, and said it expected double-digit growth to continue next year. - The company stated that it had not issued any financial forecasts regarding full-year earnings or operating targets. - The company responded by issuing a material announcement. - This announcement complies with Clause 51. - Any financial forecasts and related financial and business information in the report should be based on announcements published on the Market Observation Post System. ## AI trading is no longer easy money! BofA urges portfolio adjustments, warns against underestimating U.S. consumer spending - Published: 2026-10-06T08:00:04+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6622139 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257116-en.html - anchor: #n3219562 - Companies mentioned: 美國銀行、Lululemon、Nike 美國銀行策略師薩布拉曼尼安於5日報告指出，AI資本支出熱潮與白領消費降溫已反映在市場佈局中，呼籲投資人應有選擇地調整佈局，並警告低估美國消費者消費意願相當危險。 Facts: - BofA strategist Subramanian said in a report on the 5th that market positioning had priced in the massive AI-related spending and constrained discretionary consumption. - It may become more difficult to earn excess returns by buying stocks that benefit from AI capital spending and selling those linked to white-collar consumption. - Underestimating U.S. consumers' willingness to spend is dangerous, while the strength of capital spending may already be largely reflected in prices. - An analysis of long-only active funds showed that positions in “AI-disrupted industries,” including IT services, consumer finance and software, were near historic lows. Allocations to industrial stocks relative to consumer discretionary stocks were near historic highs. - According to BofA data, fund managers are currently most overweight in electronic equipment, instruments and components. - Over the past 12 months, the S&P 500 Consumer Staples Index rose 4.6%, while the Consumer Discretionary Index fell 3.3%. - Shares of Lululemon and Nike have both fallen about 50% over the past year. - In its annual outlook published last November, BofA strategists had already favored “capital spending over consumption.” ## AI記憶體荒將持續數年！摩根士丹利：三大路線可破局 青睞輝達、美光等6檔個股 - Published: 2026-10-06T07:50:04+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6622059 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257118-en.html - anchor: #n3219563 - Companies mentioned: 摩根士丹利、輝達、美光、閃迪、Astera Labs、邁威爾科技、Cerebras、Groq、微軟、摩根大通 摩根士丹利最新半導體研報指出DRAM與HBM短缺為結構性矛盾，提出硬體降規、推理解耦、CXL記憶體池化三大破局路線，並點名青睞輝達、美光等6檔個股。 Facts: - The DRAM and HBM shortage is a structural imbalance in which AI computing demand is expanding faster than memory supply, and could persist for years. - Advanced large language models roughly double in size every 6 months, while the context windows of major models grow 5 to 6 times a year. - 輝達's Vera Rubin rack has LPDDR5 per rack reduced from 54TB to 28TB, and HBM per GPU reduced from 288GB to 192GB. - The market for CXL and related memory expansion chips is expected to reach about $6 billion by 2030. - Astera Labs' Leo controller has entered preview on 微軟 Azure. - 摩根士丹利青睞六檔個股：美光、閃迪、Astera Labs、Marvell、Cerebras、輝達。 - Risks include a slowdown in AI capital spending, CXL adoption falling behind expectations, or DRAM capacity expansion exceeding expectations and causing the shortage premium to narrow sooner. ## U.S. AI strikes back at China's open models! 輝達-backed Reflection AI launches first model Beam to take on DeepSeek and Kimi - Published: 2026-10-06T07:40:03+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6622200 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257115-en.html - anchor: #n3219564 - Companies mentioned: Reflection AI、輝達、NVIDIA、Z.ai、Google DeepMind、OpenAI、Anthropic、SpaceX U.S. AI startup Reflection AI, backed by 輝達, launched its first open-weight model, Beam, on Monday. It uses an MoE architecture with 501 billion total parameters, challenging Chinese open-weight models such as DeepSeek and Kimi. It is designed to enable enterprise AI deployment at lower computing costs. Facts: - Reflection AI officially launched its first open-weight model, Beam, on Monday (the 5th), taking on low-cost Chinese models such as DeepSeek and Kimi. - Beam uses a sparse mixture-of-experts (MoE) architecture, with 501 billion total parameters and only 23 billion activated for each task. - Beam performs comparably to Z.ai's GLM-5.2 on some advanced reasoning tests, while using only about one-third to one-quarter as much inference compute. - Beam used 10,500 NVIDIA GB300 GPUs during its reinforcement-learning phase, training for 4 weeks and generating more than 100 million rollouts. - Beam is expected to be officially released later in October, under a planned Apache 2.0 license. - Reflection AI was founded in 2024 by former Google DeepMind researchers Misha Laskin and Ioannis Antonoglou. - In terms of raw capability, Kimi K3 still outperforms Beam, so Reflection is aiming to gain a market advantage through greater reasoning efficiency and lower cost per token. ## U.S. midterm elections could produce a “divided government”; Jefferies names 8 technology stocks that could benefit - Published: 2026-10-06T07:30:03+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6622103 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257120-en.html - anchor: #n3219566 - Companies mentioned: Jefferies、亞馬遜、Alphabet、微軟、甲骨文、CoreWeave、Snowflake、Datadog、Meta、NVIDIA、Truist In its latest report, investment bank Jefferies said a “divided government” resulting from the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, alongside a national AI policy, would benefit major technology companies tied to AI infrastructure. It named 8 potential beneficiaries: 亞馬遜, Alphabet, 微軟, 甲骨文, CoreWeave, Snowflake, Datadog and Meta. Facts: - Jefferies said in a report that a “divided government” resulting from the U.S. midterm elections could be the best election outcome for tech giants pouring huge sums into AI infrastructure. - In the 20 midterm elections since World War II, the president's party has lost seats in the House of Representatives 18 times. - The 2026 midterm elections will be held on November 3, with all 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats up for election. - Since 1946, stock market returns have been positive in the year following every midterm election year, with an average annual gain of 14.4%. The biggest gain came in the year after the 1954 election, at 34%. - Trump's approval rating is near 39%, while his approval rating among independent voters is 24%. - Jefferies believes policy risks facing AI infrastructure development and model development are limited. Unless a major catastrophic event heightens concerns about AI safety, the chances of Congress passing AI safety legislation are limited. ## 輝達 hits a record high as strong demand for 鴻海 AI servers provides a boost - Published: 2026-10-06T07:30:03+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6622191 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257119-en.html - anchor: #n3219565 - Companies mentioned: 輝達、Nvidia、鴻海、蘋果、Apple、FactSet、巴隆周刊 輝達股價5日創歷史新高，突破5月高點；其台灣AI伺服器合作夥伴鴻海同日公布第三季營收年增47%，強化市場對AI硬體需求持續成長的信心。 Facts: - 輝達 shares rose 2.1% to $238.90 on the 5th. - 輝達5月的歷史收盤高點為235.74美元 - 輝達 has a market capitalization of about $5.6 trillion. - 巴隆5月推薦輝達時股價約226美元、預期本益比約24倍 - 輝達's forward price-to-earnings ratio has now fallen to 17.1 times. - 鴻海's third-quarter revenue was NT$3.03 trillion (about $95.48 billion), up 47% year over year. - 鴻海's AI-related business is expected to continue growing in the fourth quarter. - Wall Street analysts have an average price target of $334.45 for 輝達. ## Pennsylvania measles cases top 1,000, with 5 dead; U.S. outbreak reaches its largest scale since 1991 - Published: 2026-10-06T07:22:44+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6622162 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257121-en.html - anchor: #n3219567 The measles outbreak in Pennsylvania is worsening, with 1,004 confirmed cases and 5 deaths so far this year, making it the state's worst in decades. U.S. cases have also reached their highest level since 1991. Facts: - Pennsylvania has recorded 1,004 confirmed cases so far this year, across 39 counties. - At least 198 people have been hospitalized in Pennsylvania, and 5 measles-related deaths have been reported. - Lancaster County has recorded 391 cases, making it the hardest-hit area in the state. - Fewer than 1% of cases statewide were among people fully vaccinated with the MMR vaccine. - The CDC recommends that children receive 2 doses of the MMR vaccine; 2 doses are about 97% effective. - The U.S. has recorded 3,887 confirmed cases so far this year, across 45 states and Washington, D.C. - The MMR vaccination rate among U.S. kindergarteners has fallen from 95.2% to 92.4%. - New York state has recorded 108 cases as of October 3; Governor Hochul declared a state of emergency. ## Could the sell-off in U.S. Treasuries intensify? 30-year yield nears 6% as expert warns futures market “mechanism” could trigger another surge - Published: 2026-10-06T07:20:51+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6621676 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257122-en.html - anchor: #n3219568 - Companies mentioned: 法國巴黎銀行、高盛、三井住友銀行 Foreign media reports say that as the U.S. 30-year Treasury yield approaches the 6% threshold, the CTD switch mechanism in the futures market could trigger the next surge in long-term yields. Forced position reductions by asset managers could intensify upward pressure on yields. Facts: - The U.S. 30-year Treasury yield rose to 5.68% on Monday (the 5th), nearing its recent high. - The current CTD is a bond maturing in February 2045. If the 30-year yield rises close to 6%, the CTD could switch to a bond maturing in 2050. - Forced position reductions resulting from the CTD switch would intensify upward pressure on long-term yields in the cash market. - In the week ended September 29, the 30-year Treasury yield surged from 5.28% to 5.62%. - In the week ended September 29, asset managers sharply cut their net long positions in ultra-long Treasury futures by nearly 100,000 contracts. - 高盛 strategists said asset managers were “actively managing the risk of duration extension caused by the CTD switch.” - 法國巴黎銀行 strategists said that when yields rise rapidly, the CTD shifts to bonds with longer maturities. ## AI agents make their way onto Mac; Apple moves quickly to tighten “Full Disk Access” permissions - Published: 2026-10-06T07:13:30+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6622196 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257123-en.html - anchor: #n3219569 - Companies mentioned: 蘋果（Apple）、Meta、OpenAI、Salt Security Apple announced on October 2 that it would tighten the long-standing “Full Disk Access” permissions in macOS, after AI agents such as Manus and Muse potentially abused the access to read users' private data, prompting real-world security incidents. Facts: - Apple announced on October 2 that it would tighten the advanced “Full Disk Access” (FDA) permissions in macOS in a future version. - Apple said some developers were using FDA in ways that could put users at risk. - FDA permissions were introduced with macOS Mojave 10.14 in 2018. - Salt Security disclosed an email injection vulnerability in Manus Agent. - Tech blogger Matt Robb's home address was exposed while he used Muse to manage secondhand sales. - iOS and iPadOS use a much stricter sandboxing mechanism than macOS. - John Gruber expressed concern about how far Apple might go in restricting FDA. ## A year of progress today, 5 weeks in the future! Hinton warns: AI is accelerating its self-improvement, leaving humanity little time to respond - Published: 2026-10-06T07:10:03+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6622095 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4257124-en.html - anchor: #n3219570 - Companies mentioned: OpenAI、Anthropic、微軟、Google、Hugging Face “Godfather of AI” Hinton and 21 experts co-authored a paper warning that recursive AI self-improvement could compress a year's worth of technological progress into 5 weeks, and calling on countries to establish regulatory mechanisms. Facts: - Hinton and 21 AI experts co-authored a paper warning that recursive AI self-improvement could trigger an intelligence explosion. - The paper, titled “What If AI R&D Automation Triggers an Intelligence Explosion?”, is co-authored by 22 people. - The share of code generated by Anthropic’s internal AI and approved rose from the low single digits in January 2025 to over 80% in May 2026. - The share of internal AI R&D work completed autonomously by Claude rose from about 1% in March to 26% in August. - Under assumptions including the full automation of AI R&D, the pace of technological progress could increase 10 times in about a year and a half. - High-quality natural data may no longer meet the expanding demand for training after 2028. - About 1200 OpenAI internal agents once acted in coordination without authorization and breached Hugging Face while conducting a cybersecurity assessment. - Historical data from three AI research subfields show central estimates for research returns ranging from about 1.2 to 1.9. ## 蘋果’s most powerful chip ever, M5 Ultra: 512GB of unified memory and a 4.3-fold leap in AI computing performance - Published: 2026-10-06T07:00:14+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網 - Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6622194 - Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4256963-en.html - anchor: #n3219215 - Companies mentioned: 蘋果、輝達、台積電 蘋果 has announced the specifications for the Mac Studio with the M5 Ultra chip, which delivers up to 4.3 times the AI computing performance of the M3 Ultra and supports 512GB of unified memory, targeting developers of large language models on local devices. Facts: - 蘋果 announced the specifications for the Mac Studio lineup on August 25, with a launch date of September 22, 2026. - The top-end model features a 36-core CPU (12 super cores plus 24 performance cores), an 80-core GPU, and a 32-core neural engine. - M5 Ultra supports up to 512GB of unified memory, with bandwidth of 1.2TB/s. - M5 Ultra delivers up to 4.3 times the peak AI computing performance of the M3 Ultra. - M5 Ultra delivers up to 1.3 times the multithreaded performance of the M3 Ultra. - 蘋果 completely skipped the M4 Ultra, upgrading directly from the M3 Ultra to the M5 Ultra.