【Ehime・Matsuyama】Art Real Estate moves toward “warm-hearted DX” in rental management, adopting the GMO Rental DX Owner App/Web service for property owners!
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株式会社アート不動産 (Matsuyama, Ehime; representative: Hiroshi Yoshida) announced that it will adopt GMO ReTech株式会社’s 『GMO賃貸DXオーナーアプリ/Web』 platform for property owners and promote “warm-hearted DX” that goes beyond going paperless and improving operational efficiency. The platform offers features such as bulk document search and viewing, and compliance with the Electronic Books Preservation Act. Advance notice was sent on September 10, 2026; accounts will be issued from mid-October of the same year, with full-scale use starting in stages from late October.
Facts
Since its establishment in 2001
▶ Thursday, September 10, 2026: Advance information on the introduction of the Owner App/Web enclosed with and sent alongside monthly remittance statements
▶ From mid-October 2026: Once preparations are complete, notices listing individual account IDs and temporary passwords will be sent out in stages
▶ From late October 2026: Owners who have received their accounts will begin full-scale use in stages
Resume creation service “yagish” launches a template site for creating invoices and estimates
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株式会社Yagish, which operates the resume creation service “yagish,” launched its “Template Creation Site” on September 29, 2026, enabling users to create invoices and estimates in a browser and export them as PDFs. Free members can save up to 5 documents, while paid members of “Yagi Prime” (550 yen including tax every 30 days) can use features including unlimited storage and template editing.
Facts
On Tuesday, September 29, 2026, we launched the “Template Creation Site,” where users can create documents for freelancers, such as invoices and estimates, online.
The number of registered users has surpassed 2.8 million (*), and cumulative users have reached 16 million (*).
Cumulative users have reached 16 million (*).
Yagi Prime is a paid membership service costing 550 yen (including tax) every 30 days.
株式会社あすなろ (あすなろ投資顧問) released post-distribution tracking results for all 28 stocks in its paid “Single-Stock Spot PicksⓇ” service, distributed from April 1 to June 29, 2026. The average peak price change was +38.82%, and the median was +17.57%. By market segment, the 12 Standard stocks recorded the highest average gain, at +60.18%; one individual stock gained +332.1%. Meanwhile, the 13 Prime stocks underperformed, gaining +20.28% against the Nikkei Average’s +40.17% over the same period. The company also disclosed that it had updated its large-cap stock selection algorithm.
Facts
First profit-taking target reached for 14 stocks, or 50.0%
Second profit-taking target reached for 7 stocks, or 25.0%
Third profit-taking target reached for 3 stocks, or 10.7%
Stop-loss triggered for 1 stock
13 Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime stocks
12 Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard stocks
3 Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth stocks
12 Standard stocks gained +60.18%
3 Growth stocks gained +33.75%
13 Prime stocks gained +20.28%
Peak gain: +332.1%
From the share price of 2,194 yen at the time of the announcement
It surged to a peak of 9,480 yen
A historic rally in large-cap stocks, with the Nikkei average up +40.17%
Win rate: 100% (all 12 stocks closed at a profit)
Average time to take profits: 3.5 days
Retention rate: 92%
Satisfaction: 91.6%
Overall satisfaction: 100%
Intention to continue: 87.5%
Comparison with the Growth 250 Index: excess return of +58.16 points
Original2026年4月1日から6月29日までに配信した全28銘柄
File last updated on August 19, 2026
Post-announcement peak prices last updated on August 18, 2026
We have published the “October 2026 AI Search Visibility Data by Industry,” covering 35 sectors.
Around 100 questions were prepared in each sector
Shopify had an 82% visibility rate in e-commerce platform development, payment, and shopping cart SaaS
Original転職エージェントではリクルートエージェントが75%の回答に登場
In the recruitment agency sector, リクルートエージェント appeared in 75 responses and doda in 73 responses
In electronic contracts and legal tech, クラウドサイン was mentioned 151 times and GMOサイン 125 times, while both had an appearance rate of 72%.
HubSpot／Salesforce／kintone 62%／60%／54%
Shopify／futureshop 82%／48%
97% in M&A brokerage and business succession support, and in water dispensers and water purifiers
80% among web development companies
41% in cybersecurity
The search execution rate in the published report was 0% for e-commerce platform development, payment, and shopping cart SaaS, as well as recruitment agencies
In electronic contracts and legal tech, クラウドサイン was mentioned 151 times
GMOサイン was mentioned 125 times
PRONIアイミツ had the most mentions, at 10
The most-cited domain was web-kanji.com, with 27 citations.
エブリィフレシャス had the most mentions, at 37
The most-cited domain was mizu-navi.jp, with 28 citations
“October 2026 AI Search Visibility Data by Industry”
HANDICAP CLOUD opens Erabiba Employment Transition Support Shinjuku Gyoen Center on October 1
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株式会社HANDICAP CLOUD opened Erabiba Employment Transition Support Shinjuku Gyoen Center, a disability welfare service, in Shinjuku, Tokyo, on October 1, 2026. It is the company’s 4th location, following Yokohama, Osaka, and Shinjuku, and its 2nd in Tokyo. In addition to employment transition support, it works with its own Erabiba Satellite Office to provide continuous support from training through employment and workplace retention. The center reports an employment rate of 92%, a retention rate of 95%, and an average service period of 5 months. It also accepts requests for tours, trial visits, and free consultations.
Facts
We are pleased to announce that on Thursday, October 1, 2026, we opened Erabiba Employment Transition Support Shinjuku Gyoen Center, an employment transition support center providing disability welfare services, in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
This is our 4th location, following Yokohama, Osaka, and Shinjuku, and our 2nd in Tokyo.
In July 2026, the statutory employment rate for people with disabilities at private companies was raised from 2.5% to 2.7%.
The service provides opportunities for productive activities and workplace experience to people with disabilities aged 18–64 who wish to work for a general company.
As a rule, the service provides training and consultation to improve the knowledge and skills needed for employment for a total period of 2 years.
Employment rate: 92%
95% retention rate
This has contributed to an average service period of 5 months.
Monthly support results among the industry's best, with talent introduced to more than 800 companies.
株式会社Merone (President and Representative Director: Kumiko Morikawa) announced that it will join the Sustainable Fashion Partner Program, newly established by 環境省 with the cooperation of 経済産業省 and 消費者庁. Merone operates Re:che (Risshu), one of Japan's largest reuse schools for women. Through participation in the program, it will promote the recirculation of companies' surplus inventory and items slated for disposal, raise awareness of reuse, and advance efforts toward a circular society.
Facts
A women-focused education platform with 2,900 students as of October 2026
We provide end-to-end support, from a curriculum of more than 320 topics to practical work opportunities.
A service that enables content to be published and promoted as an employee benefit within Merone's economic network of more than 20,000 people
Don't miss speech difficulties in 5-year-olds! Crowdfunding launched to establish a specialist qualification, “5-Year-Old Articulation Consultation Advisor” (provisional name)
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一般社団法人ことばサポートネット has launched a crowdfunding campaign on READYFOR to raise funds to establish the specialist qualification “5-Year-Old Articulation Consultation Advisor” (provisional name), which will support the early detection of speech difficulties (articulation disorders) in 5-year-olds. The campaign runs from October 1 to December 30, 2026. The goal is to create an environment where public health nurses, nursery school teachers, and mental health professionals can explain and advise parents based on objective evidence.
Facts
Fundraising period: October 1, 2026, to December 30, 2026, 11:00 p.m.
It was completed smoothly in just 30 seconds to 1 minute
Also presented at the 27th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Speech-Language-Hearing Therapists in June 2026
It was also presented at the 27th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society of Speech-Language-Hearing Therapists in June 2026, where it received a strong response.
[SWANY] A new feminine-meets-modern design. Introducing the D-726 Clara carry bag, with dot accents to lift your mood
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株式会社スワニー has begun selling the D-726 Clara, a new product featuring a softly rounded silhouette and a monochrome design. The carry bag combines a feminine yet modern look with functionality, featuring a dotted handle and a padded handle.
Facts
Price: ¥30,250 (tax included)
Price: 31,900 yen (tax included)
Maximum load capacity: 15 kg
Capacity (approx.): 17L
Capacity (approx.): 23L
Weight (approx.): 2.4kg
Weight (approx.): 2.5 kg
When it began doing business in New York in the 1960s
HIOKI selected for NEDO international demonstration project “feasibility study”
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日置電機株式会社（HIOKI） has been selected for a “feasibility study” under NEDO’s “International Demonstration Project for Japanese Technologies That Contribute to Decarbonization and Energy Transition (FY2026 First Call for Proposals).” The proposed demonstration study will focus on monitoring the condition of green hydrogen plant systems and operating them efficiently. The target country is the Republic of Indonesia, and the project period is FY2026 (through March 2027). It is scheduled to be carried out jointly with Mizuho Bank, PT. HIOKI ELECTRIC INDONESIA, and パシフィックコンサルタンツ株式会社.
Facts
Period: FY2026 (through March 2027)
Founded: June 1935 (Showa 10)
International Demonstration Project for Japanese Technologies That Contribute to Decarbonization and Energy Transition (FY2026 First Call for Proposals)
Companies mentioned：日置電機株式会社（HIOKI）、国立研究開発法人 新エネルギー・産業技術総合開発機構（NEDO）、株式会社みずほ銀行、PT. HIOKI ELECTRIC INDONESIA、パシフィックコンサルタンツ株式会社
Neither down nor polyester: KAPOK JAPAN announces “NEO DOWN KAPOK® BEYOND,” the world’s first※1 100% plant-based down※2, a “third type of filling.” Also seeking research and development partners.
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KAPOK JAPAN株式会社 has announced “NEO DOWN KAPOK® BEYOND,” the world’s first※1 plant-based loft filling made from 100% kapok fiber, along with a down jacket featuring the material: the signature model “NOT A DOWN - K-0 PROTOTYPE -” (100% kapok fiber, 100% recycled nylon, ¥198,000, limited to 5 jackets sold by lottery). It offers warmth equivalent to approximately 97% of down, as well as moisture absorption and release, and the company is also seeking research and development partners (GOLD/SILVER).
Facts
Offers warmth equivalent to approximately 97% of down※3 and moisture absorption and release performance that surpasses down※3
An approximately 80% hollow ratio makes it one of the lightest natural fibers
It weighs approximately 1/8 as much as cotton and is exceptionally lightweight among natural fibers
Before and after processing, the same amount of cotton increases in loft (bulk) by approximately 3 times (2.5 cm→7.5 cm).
Approximately 9.4% of deaths worldwide are linked to “non-optimal temperatures”
Cold-related: 8.52%
Heat-related: 0.91%
Deaths linked to cold are approximately 9 times higher than those linked to heat.
Based on the company’s comparison with 780FP down.
Based on a company sample filled with 28 g of cotton in a 30 cm × 30 cm piece of fabric.
The development involved approximately 2 years of trial and error.
After 7 years of trial-and-error development, it is now being brought to market.
NanoFrontier selected for 東京都’s “X-HUB TOKYO” Germany program
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NanoFrontier株式会社 has been selected for the Germany program of 東京都’s Reiwa 8 “X-HUB TOKYO Outbound Program.” Using its proprietary nanoparticle-generation technology to detect PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), the company will explore opportunities to collaborate with German water utilities and companies involved in chemicals and water treatment. It has also been selected for the South Korea program and is advancing efforts to validate business opportunities in Europe.
大和証券株式会社 announced that it will sell the green bonds 札幌市 plans to issue in November of Reiwa 8 at the earliest to corporate investors through its offices nationwide, including 2 locations in Hokkaido. The bonds will total ¥5 billion, have a 5-year term with repayment in a lump sum at maturity, and be issued in units of ¥10 million each. SMBC Nikko Securities and Daiwa Securities will serve as joint lead managers. The proceeds are scheduled to fund projects promoting the adoption of LED lighting and the development of city-owned facilities.
Facts
Investors nationwide (corporations only) can purchase from 10 million yen
¥5 billion
5 years (repayment in a lump sum at maturity)
Reiwa 8, as early as November (planned)
This bond will be 札幌市’s 3rd green bond
Up to 1.26500% of the transaction amount
Domestic handling fee of up to 0.99000% of the transaction amount
Margin deposit of at least 30% of the transaction value and at least 300,000 yen
With a vision for 2050 in mind
Achieving the SDGs by 2030 and realizing a decarbonized society
イレブンラボ launches alpha version of “ElevenAgents Architect,” which lets users build and improve AI agents simply by interacting with it
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Voice AI company イレブンラボ announced that it will launch the alpha version of “ElevenAgents Architect,” a new feature of its “ElevenAgents” voice and chat agent platform for businesses, on Oct. 6, 2026. Users can build and improve AI agents simply by interacting with the tool. It analyzes issues such as failed tests and surges in inquiries to suggest improvements, which can also be validated in advance through simulations. Version-controlled draft management helps ensure safety, and the tool can also be accessed from existing tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and Grok.
Facts
Launch date: Oct. 6, 2026
イレブンラボ was founded in 2022
Its current valuation exceeds $22 billion
Including more than 80% of Fortune 500 companies
The platform is used by thousands of companies, including more than 80% of Fortune 500 companies
株式会社バケーション will have a pop-up at the Baby & Kids Fair held at JR名古屋タカシマヤ (Oct. 7–13, Rose Patio on the 8th floor), selling products from European baby brands for which it is an authorized distributor, including French brand AtelierChoux（アトリエシュウ）, Spanish brand MartinAranda（マルティンアランダ）, and British brand Belle＆Boo（ベルとブゥ）.
Facts
We will have a booth from Oct. 7 (Wed.) to 13 (Tue.).
JR名古屋タカシマヤ, 8th floor, Rose Patio
More than ２０ designs.
“MartinAranda/マルティンアランダ” is a Spanish baby brand with a 61-year history.
日本橋三越本店 Main Building, 7th floor
Hours: 10:00-19:00 (closed in accordance with the department store schedule)
Hours: 10:00–17:00 (closed Wednesdays and Sundays)
Top athletes to attend! Kumamoto to host its first sports event nurturing “5 strengths” through sports: “RIKUJO JAPAN IN Kumamoto”
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Original熊本朝日放送株式会社と公益財団法人日本陸上競技連盟は、10月17日(土)・18日(日)の2日間、熊本城展示ホールでスポーツイベント「RIKUJO JAPAN IN 熊本」を初開催する。トップアスリートによるデモンストレーションや陸上体験プログラムを通じて「5つのチカラ」を育む内容で、令和8年度の熊本地震復興事業の一環として熊本市との共催で実施される。入場無料で、一部プログラムは事前予約制。
Facts
At Kumamoto Castle Exhibition Hall over 2 days, Oct. 17 (Sat.) and 18 (Sun.)
To be held as part of FY Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake recovery projects
Japanese record holder in the women’s 100-meter hurdles
Original10時～16時(最終入場15時30分)
Advance registration opens at noon on Oct. 7 (Wed.)
Power an engine with steam to generate electricity and light a streetlamp. RETROL “SE-02,” a 100-piece horizontal steam engine assembly kit, now available from BLDB
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BLDB（ビルディングブロック）, an online store specializing in metal models and operated by 碩輝網絡貿易有限公司, has begun selling RETROL ENGINE’s “SE-02 Reversible Horizontal Steam Engine and Boiler Assembly Kit.” The intermediate-level kit consists of 100 metal parts and combines a horizontal single-cylinder engine, brass boiler, generator and miniature streetlamp on a base. Users can observe the entire process: steam moves the piston, which turns the crankshaft and flywheel, driving the generator and lighting the streetlamp. The assembled kit measures approximately 18×18×20 cm and is for ages 16 and up.
Facts
The 100 assembly parts bring together a horizontal single-cylinder engine, brass boiler, generator and streetlamp.
The product specifications list the rotational speed as approximately 500–1,000 rpm.
Releases “model-level export and import volumes” for 66 countries worldwide
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マークラインズ株式会社 has added “model-level export and import volumes” to its “Vehicle Volume Data” on its information platform for the automotive industry, beginning data coverage from 2025 for 66 countries worldwide. The data covers 98.5% of global vehicle sales and can be used by automakers, parts manufacturers, trading companies, shipping and logistics providers, financial institutions and others for market and competitive analysis and production investment decisions.
Facts
Covering 66 countries that account for 98.5% of global vehicle sales
About one-third of vehicles sold worldwide are distributed across national and regional borders
Next-generation equipment maintenance cloud “M2X” launches “Meter” feature to reduce manual inspection work and detect abnormalities early
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株式会社M2X has launched a “Meter” feature for its next-generation equipment maintenance cloud “M2X.” It automatically collects and centrally manages equipment readings from PLCs and various sensors, helping reduce manual inspection work and detect abnormalities early. When readings exceed preset conditions, the feature automatically creates response tasks, while an AI agent helps analyze readings and identify signs of abnormalities. The company plans to exhibit at “TOKYO PACK 2026,” to be held at Tokyo Big Sight from Oct. 14 to 16, 2026.
宮崎市 begins accepting online information disclosure applications through “Graffer Care Certification Inquiry”
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宮崎市 added a feature for care managers to submit information disclosure applications to 株式会社グラファー’s “Graffer Care Certification Inquiry” and began operating it on Oct. 7, 2026. This enables users to check certification progress and results and submit information disclosure applications through a single system, eliminating the need to apply by fax.
Facts
Launch date: Oct. 7, 2026
The administrative digital platform has been adopted by more than 250 municipalities nationwide
The adoption rate among designated cities is 70%
In October 2021, it was selected for “J-Startup2021,” a startup support program led by 経済産業省
Established: July 18, 2017
Capital: ¥1,544,977,927 (including capital reserve)
ispace signs memorandum of understanding with Italian companies Telespazio and Leonardo for cooperation in lunar exploration
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株式会社ispace and ispace EUROPE signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Italy’s Leonardo and Telespazio (a joint venture owned 67% by Leonardo and 33% by Thales) to explore potential collaboration on communications, positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) infrastructure services on the Moon and lunar transportation. The agreement expands on a 2025 letter of intent (LOI) with Telespazio into strategic areas such as interoperability, user access and service provision. The parties will also explore the possibility of using ispace’s orbital transfer vehicle (OTV) to transport ESA’s “Moonlight” satellites into lunar orbit. The MoU was signed at the 77th International Astronautical Congress.
Facts
Italy’s Telespazio, a joint venture owned 67% by Leonardo and 33% by France’s Thales
At the MoU signing ceremony at the 77th International Astronautical Congress
This MoU is based on a 2025 Letter of Intent (LOI) signed by ispace and Telespazio
Approximately 350 staff members currently work at the company
Founded in 2010, it operated “HAKUTO,” one of the 5 teams that made it to the final round of the Google Lunar XPRIZE competition
In 2023, it carried out Mission 1, becoming the first private company in the world to attempt a lunar landing
In 2025, it carried out Mission 2, demonstrating reliable transportation capability to lunar orbit, as well as the lander’s attitude control and guidance and control functions
As early as 2027, the company plans to place 1 lunar orbiting satellite into lunar orbit as Mission 2.5
In 2028i, it plans to launch Mission 3 using the “ULTRA” lander model, whose development is being led by its Japan-based team with support from a Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry SBIR grant
In 2029ii, the company plans to launch Mission 4, which aims for a high-precision landing near the lunar south pole
It operates from 3 locations: Japan, Luxembourg and the United States
ispace signs memorandum of understanding with Germany’s ArianeGroup on strategic collaboration to advance lunar spacecraft development
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株式会社ispace and Germany’s ArianeGroup, equally owned by Airbus and Safran, announced that they had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on strategic collaboration at the 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), currently being held in Antalya, Türkiye, to expand cooperation on lunar spacecraft and future lunar missions. The ULTRA lander being developed by ispace already uses ArianeGroup’s pulse thrusters and attitude-control system thrusters, and ArianeGroup will also provide assembly, integration and testing (AIT) support. The companies plan to expand their collaboration, including by considering long-term commercial contracts.
Facts
77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC)
It has 8,700 highly skilled employees in France and Germany
Its consolidated sales in 2025 were 2.6 billion euros
Approximately 350 staff members currently work at the company
Founded in 2010
Having worked together for eight years
As early as 2027, the company plans to place 1 lunar orbiting satellite into lunar orbit as Mission 2.5
In 2028i, it plans to launch Mission 3 using the “ULTRA” lander model, whose development is being led by its Japan-based team with support from a Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry SBIR grant
It plans to launch Mission 4 in 2029ii, aiming for a high-precision landing near the lunar south pole
Get ready for winter in shearling. New shearling styles arrive in 2 popular BIRKENSTOCK models
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BIRKENSTOCK announced that new styles featuring shearling uppers will be released on October 6 in its 2026 Fall/Winter collection, in the popular AMSTERDAM WRAPPED and SANTA CLARITA models. AMSTERDAM WRAPPED SHEARLING will cost 31,900 yen and SANTA CLARITA SHEARLING will cost 33,000 yen. They will be available at BIRKENSTOCK stores and its official online store.
Facts
¥31,900 each
¥33,000 each
From BIRKENSTOCK’s 2026 Fall/Winter collection
Available from October 6 at BIRKENSTOCK stores and its official online store.
In the 2 popular models, AMSTERDAM WRAPPED and SANTA CLARITA
Companies mentioned：Birkenstock Japan 株式会社、BIRKENSTOCK、ビルケンシュトック・ジャパン
[Industry-Specific Survey, 18th Edition] AI Search Partners (TechSuite株式会社) conducts a survey on AI search optimization (LLMO/AIO/GEO/AEO) for choosing solar power generation providers for industrial and corporate use; 66 companies appear in the results
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“AI Search Partners,” operated by TechSuite株式会社, conducted a survey on AI search optimization (LLMO/AIO/GEO/AEO) for choosing solar power generation providers and installers for industrial and corporate use, and announced the results as the 18th edition of its industry-specific survey. It collected 72 AI responses to 24 queries across 3 platforms: ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews and Microsoft Copilot. A total of 66 companies and services were observed. Even the most frequently appearing company accounted for only 23.6% of appearances, while the top 5 companies together received 25.9% of all mentions, showing both moderate concentration and a broad range of providers. The AI systems varied considerably in their willingness to name specific companies, and about 60% of the sources were specialist media outlets covering solar power comparisons and explainers.
Facts
A total of 66 companies and services were observed
Scope: 72 AI responses / 24 queries
Even the most frequently appearing company had an appearance rate of just 23.6%
The top 5 companies accounted for a combined 25.9% of all mentions
Original1回答あたりの平均会社数も2.08〜4.04と幅があります
2 AI systems named companies in more than 90% of their responses, while
another AI system did so in about 80% of its responses
About 60% of the sources cited by AI were specialist media outlets covering solar power comparisons and explainers
Company official websites accounted for only about 30%
“Bakuyasu AI Article Services,” with a track record of producing AI articles for more than 300 companies
As of October 2026
Companies mentioned：TechSuite株式会社、ChatGPT、Google AI Overviews、Microsoft Copilot、Claude、Gemini、Perplexity
Takasaki School of “アクティメソッド,” an English learning method developed by 株式会社iGO, will open in December 2026. The program has expanded to more than 140 schools nationwide, and free trial sessions and information events will be held in November ahead of the opening.
Facts
The number of schools in operation surpassed 140 as of October 2026
5th and 6th graders have 2 English lessons a week, totaling 70 hours
The number of English words students learn in junior high school increased by 400, from 1,200 words
to 1,600–1,800 words
Students will be able to type 5–10 times faster than they can write by hand with a pencil
Tomod's Lab Ikejiri-Ohashi store to hold “4th Anniversary Festival”
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Tomod's Lab Ikejiri-Ohashi, a health-support facility operated by 株式会社トモズ, will mark its 4th anniversary on October 7, 2026, and will hold the “Tomod's Lab 4th Anniversary Festival” from October 1 to October 31 as a token of appreciation. The event will offer various health assessments, including bone health and vascular age measurements, and provide personalized health plans for 550 yen, tax included. It will also distribute coupons for 大塚製薬’s Vivoo measurement service and introduce personal support plans with registered dietitians.
Facts
It will mark its 4th anniversary on October 7, 2026
The “Tomod's Lab 4th Anniversary Festival” is being held from Thursday, October 1, 2026, through Saturday, October 31
Customers can get a personalized health plan for 550 yen, tax included
Measure nutritional status across 6 essential areas of daily diet
3 options are available: a nutrition consultation plan, a sleep consultation plan and an unlimited measuring-device use plan
[EventHub Case Study] Supporting “DeNA × AI Day 2026,” which attracted 2,400 advance registrations
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株式会社EventHub announced a case study on its support for “DeNA × AI Day 2026,” a fully in-person AI conference held by 株式会社ディー・エヌ・エー at Hikarie Hall in Shibuya Hikarie on March 6, 2026. The event achieved 2,400 advance registrations, 1,600–1,700 attendees, an attendance rate of about 70% and an advertising-equivalent impact on the scale of 100 million yen.
Facts
There were 2,400 advance registrants against a target of 2,000.
The number of attendees on the day reached 1,600–1,700 against a target of 1,500.
The event recorded an exceptional attendance rate of about 70% for a free offline event.
An offline AI conference attended by more than 1,000 people, a scale unprecedented for DeNA.
The advertising-equivalent value reached around 100 million yen, far exceeding the target.
株式会社ディー・エヌ・エー held the event on March 6, 2026, at Hikarie Hall in Shibuya Hikarie.
Knowledge gained from adoption by more than 500 companies and a cumulative track record of over 10,000 events.
Drawing on insights gained from adoption by more than 500 companies and a cumulative track record of over 10,000 events.
Connecting everyday life and disaster preparedness through food. MoU signed with 一般社団法人予防団, founded by active firefighters and fire protection equipment engineers, to collaborate on disaster-preparedness content and product development.
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株式会社NINZIA signed an MoU on September 25, 2026, with 一般社団法人予防団, founded by active firefighters and fire protection equipment engineers, concerning the development of disaster-preparedness content and products, including the home-use “Home Disaster Preparedness Kit.” A signing ceremony was held at the “KOBE BOSAI Conference 2026-2027 ‘Practice and Discovery’ meetup” in Motomachi, Kobe. The two organizations will combine NINZIA’s “food × disaster preparedness” technology with 予防団’s local disaster-preparedness expertise to advance initiatives connecting everyday life and disaster preparedness.
Facts
On Friday, September 25, 2026, we signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with 一般社団法人予防団 (Ikuno Ward, Osaka; representative directors: Hideo Miyatani and Shunsuke Aoki; hereinafter “予防団”) concerning disaster-preparedness content and product development, including development of the “Home Disaster Preparedness Kit.”
Just talk, and your sales meeting records are captured. Umee Technologies to exhibit at the 26th Business Fair, hosted by 西武信用金庫, in Shinjuku on October 15.
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Umee Technologies株式会社 announced that it will exhibit at the 26th Business Fair, hosted by 西武信用金庫, at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Sankaku Hiroba on October 15, 2026. At booth No. TSN-16, it will showcase “Front Agent log,” an AI tool that automates everything from preparing meeting minutes to entering information into a CRM simply by recording sales meetings held in person, online, or by phone. The event will bring together more than 350 companies and organizations, including business clients of 39 credit unions nationwide and 67 companies, and the company will present solutions to sales DX challenges faced by small and medium-sized businesses.
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26th Business Fair
More than 350 companies and organizations, including business clients of 39 credit unions nationwide, will gather.
Including business clients of 39 credit unions nationwide
Including 67 business clients of 39 credit unions nationwide
To be held at Shinjuku Sumitomo Building Sankaku Hiroba on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Date and time: Thursday, October 15, 2026, 10:00–17:00
Nomura AM wins the Outstanding Paper Award at the 21st 日本FP学会 Awards
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Nomura Asset Management announced that a paper by its employee Anan Haruki and Satoshi Nakagawa of 大阪公立大学, titled “Analysis of Sales Practices for Japanese Active Investment Trusts in Light of Financial Services Agency Policies, Based on Initial Investment Amounts,” won the Outstanding Paper Award at the 21st 日本FP学会 Awards.
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21st 日本FP学会 Awards
Kanto Local Finance Bureau Director (Kinsho) No. 373
67.3% of people experienced arm swelling after a flu shot, but only 12.7% sought medical care | A dermatologist explains how to properly manage swelling and itching and when to seek medical attention
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アイシークリニック, operated by 医療法人社団鉄結会, conducted a survey on swelling and itching at the injection site after flu vaccination. While 67.3% of respondents experienced arm swelling after vaccination, only 12.7% sought care at a medical institution. The most common time for swelling to subside was “2–3 days,” reported by 48.7%, while 8.3% said it lasted for more than 1 week. A total of 23.0% had experienced a lingering lump, and the information most sought was “guidelines on symptoms that warrant medical attention” (41.7%). A dermatologist explained how to determine when it is safe to monitor symptoms and when medical attention is needed.
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67.3% of people experienced arm swelling after vaccination.
The most common time for swelling to subside was “2–3 days,” at 48.7%.
For 8.3%, it lasted “more than 1 week.”
23.0% had experienced a lingering lump at the injection site.
Of those, 67.8% waited for it to disappear on its own.
300 men and women across Japan, ages 20–60
41.7% of respondents need clear guidelines for making the right decision.
15.3% saw improvement within 1 day.
4–6 days: 27.7%.
When swelling spreads to a diameter of 10 cm or more
A fever of 38 degrees or higher
It is usually absorbed naturally within 2–4 weeks.
沖縄県南城市 signed a contract with 株式会社スカイツアーズ to commission services for the Nanjō City Share Cycle Demonstration Project and will launch the “Hi ! cycling” share-cycle demonstration project in August 2026 using “HELLO CYCLING,” provided by OpenStreet株式会社. Eight stations will be installed at major tourist spots and transport hubs, with the aim of promoting longer-stay tourism and supplementing local transportation by providing a last-mile travel option.
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Share-cycle demonstration project to launch in 南城市 in August 2026
PeopleX expands the support areas of its human resource development service, “PeopleX AI Assessment & Learning,” to include the digital and cybersecurity fields
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株式会社PeopleX announced that its human resource development support service, “PeopleX AI Assessment & Learning,” scheduled to launch in November 2026, will expand its support areas to include the digital and cybersecurity fields as its second offering, following the first offering in AI skills. To address new security risks accompanying the wider use of AI, the service will provide practical simulations based on cyberattacks and simulated attack training. A free online seminar will also be held on October 28, 2026.
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“PeopleX AI Assessment & Learning,” scheduled to launch in November 2026
The “Japan Growth Strategy” approved by the Cabinet in July 2026
“17 strategic fields” were selected to drive Japan’s economic growth.
Visualize every employee’s AI skills on a 10-level scale
Date and time: October 28, 2026 (Wed.), 12:00–13:00
Capital: ¥5,100 million (including capital reserve / as of September 2026)
In June 2026, the company announced its entry into next-generation human resource development support services to promote human capital investment in the “17 strategic fields.”
[Limited time from Thu., 10/8!] 資さんうどん launches its first “Mapo Fair”! Enjoy delicious mapo dishes with a rich, bold flavor and mild heat♪
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株式会社資さん will hold its first “Mapo Fair” for a limited time at all 資さんうどん locations, beginning at 9 a.m. on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The lineup features 6 mapo dishes, including mapo bukkake udon (769 yen including tax), made with Sichuan pepper, doubanjiang and tianmianjiang, along with a secret ingredient: the sauce used in 資さんうどん's grilled udon; mapo bukkake udon with assorted vegetable tempura (1,098 yen including tax); mapo rice bowl (829 yen including tax); chicken katsu mapo rice bowl (1,094 yen including tax); mapo happy set (949 yen and up); and mapo hearty set (1,207 yen and up).
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The “Mapo Fair” starts at 9 a.m. on 10/8 (Thu.) and will run for a limited time!
A udon chain originating in Kitakyushu, with over 100 stores across 1 metropolis, 2 urban prefectures and 16 prefectures.
Food service business (operating 121 udon restaurants)
Founded in 1976
All 7 prefectures of Kyushu … operating over 100 stores across 1 metropolis, 2 urban prefectures and 16 prefectures
“Botamochi” sells 8.3 million units a year
A menu featuring over 150 items
Not available at new locations opening on or after November 19, 2026
名古屋商科大学 will hold a “Campus Information Session & Trial Class” for high school students and their parents at its Nagoya Campus Fushimi Building on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The program includes a case-method trial class, an introduction to the 31-major system, an opportunity to observe weekend classes in the Business Administration program, presentations by current students, and individual consultations.
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Date and time: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10:30–13:00 (registration opens at 10:00)
10:30–13:00 (registration opens at 10:00)
Beginning in the 2026 academic year, the university introduced a 31-major system spanning the humanities and sciences.
Since opening in 1953, the university has pursued globally benchmarked business education.
It has earned 3 international accreditations, a distinction known as the Triple Crown.
It currently has 5 faculties, 10 departments and 2 graduate schools.
Original世界63カ国196校の提携校とともに
Ranked No. 1 in Japan in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2025
Ranked No. 1 in the Tokai and Hokuriku region for internationalization for 4 consecutive years
Ranked No. 15 in Japan
1-20-1 Nishiki, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture / steps from Exit 8 of Fushimi Station on the subway
A hit in Korea! The new “butter mochi,” with a crispy outside and chewy inside, now comes in jasmine tea and hojicha flavors! On sale from October 10 at & EARL GREY 大丸梅田店. Buy 3 during the “Autumn Appreciation Festival” and get 1 free!
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株式会社キャセリンハウス, which operates the innovative kashiwamochi-style sweets brand, is launching 2 new varieties of its “butter mochi” made with ginhao jasmine tea and Kaga hojicha at & EARL GREY 大丸梅田店 from October 10. From October 10–18, the store will also hold its “Autumn Appreciation Festival,” giving customers 1 butter mochi free when they buy 3.
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Jasmine tea ¥324
Hojicha ¥324
On sale from October 10
From October 10 through October 18, as part of the “Autumn Appreciation” promotion, customers who buy 3 butter mochi will receive 1 butter mochi of their choice free.
Buy 3 butter mochi and get 1 more free
It is a costly ingredient, priced at approximately 7 times or more the cost of the domestic wheat flour we use in our shop.
The 4 new varieties are the classic “plain,” the tea-specialist shop's signature “Earl Grey,” and the new “jasmine tea” and “hojicha” flavors.
[October 14 (Wed.) / Web seminar] We will hold a seminar on what agility looks like in the AI era, where speed is in demand.
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テクバン株式会社 and 株式会社せかい will co-host a web seminar, “What Does Agility Look Like in the AI Era, Where Speed Is in Demand?” on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. As generative AI and AI agents are increasingly used to accelerate development, agile coach Dai Fujiwara will speak about trends in agile development and quality management in the AI era. The event runs from 11:00 to 11:50, has a capacity of 100 participants and is free to attend.
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◇Date and time: Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 11:00–11:50
Loohcs Shijuku Shibuya campus to launch a preparation package for the second-stage exam of 中央大学's Faculty of Law Challenge Entrance Examination on October 16
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Loohcs株式会社 announced that its Loohcs Shijuku Shibuya Main Campus will offer a “Second-Stage Exam Preparation Package” from October 16 to 23, 2026, for applicants who pass the first-stage screening for 中央大学's 2027 Faculty of Law Challenge Entrance Examination. The program comprises 8 days, equivalent to 24 class sessions, and covers preparation for the lecture comprehension test and individual interviews. Tuition is 298,000 yen, including tax.
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Standard fee: 298,000 yen (including tax)
8 days, equivalent to 24 class sessions in total
Program dates: Friday, October 16–Friday, October 23, 2026
A 75-minute written essay exam follows a lecture of approximately 45 minutes.
Learn the secrets of attracting film and TV productions to Niigata: “Location Attraction and Filming Support Seminar in Niigata: Rediscovering the Region's Appeal Through Film” to be held on Nov. 3, free to attend. Director Satoru Nakajima of the drama “GTO” will also speak!
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The 新潟県フィルムコミッション協議会 and the National Film Archive of Japan will hold “Location Attraction and Filming Support Seminar in Niigata” at Niigata Furusato Village on November 3, 2026. Speakers will include Satoru Nakajima, director of the drama “GTO”; Takeshi Date, producer at 東北新社; and Kiyoshiro Mukawa of 富士の国やまなしフィルム・コミッション. They will discuss the appeal of attracting productions and the role of filming in revitalizing local communities.
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026 (national holiday), at the Furusato Theater at Niigata Furusato Village
13:30–16:00 (registration opens at 13:00)
Capacity: 100 people (first come, first served)
Supporting filming for 200 productions and more than 400 days a year
Working tirelessly across the country to support filming for 200 productions and more than 400 days a year
Originalカンテレの土曜ドラマ「GTO」が28年ぶりに復活
Joined 東北新社 in 1998
He is also working as a line producer on the film “The Gate of Murder,” scheduled for release in February 2027.
Resona Asset Management and Nowcast build an automated platform on Snowflake to create and manage “product prospectuses and investment trust terms and conditions”
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Resona Asset Management and Nowcast, part of the Finatext Group, announced that they have built an automated platform in the Snowflake environment to streamline the creation and updating of investment trust product prospectuses and terms and conditions. The platform implements 4 key functions (fund search, a generative AI editor, bulk changes, and automatic generation of comparison tables showing old and new versions), eliminating manual work and reliance on individual expertise to reduce workload and prevent errors.
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We are pleased to announce that we have built an automated platform in the Snowflake environment featuring an investment trust-related database and 4 business functions.
Responding to 1 revision notice could take anywhere from several days to about 1 week, creating a structure in which workloads increased in proportion to the number of funds.
[Survey Report] Are you checking how your company is presented in AI search? Efforts and challenges in understanding the current landscape on AI platforms
AnyMind Group appoints Anson Cheng as Managing Director, Greater China
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AnyMind Group株式会社 appointed Anson Cheng as Managing Director, Greater China, effective October 7, 2026. Ben Chien, the previous Managing Director, Greater China, will leave the position at the end of October 2026. Anson Cheng will oversee business operations and offices in Greater China and drive business growth in areas including marketing, e-commerce, and publisher and creator support.
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We are pleased to announce that Anson Cheng was appointed Managing Director, Greater China, effective October 7, 2026.
He will leave the position at the end of October 2026.
We began operations in Hong Kong in May 2017
We joined AnyMind Group through the acquisition of Acqua Media as a subsidiary in August 2018
AnyMind Group is a technology company founded in Singapore in April 2016.
The company operates in 15 countries and regions, primarily in Asia
Listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market (securities code: 5027)
I feel greatly honored to have led the business in Greater China alongside an incredible team over the past 8 years.
[New Arrival] Vintage lace accessories in the spotlight! Jeju Island-based Korean handmade brand “Saarom（サロム）” makes its long-awaited debut at 60%!
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Saarom（サロム）, a handmade accessories brand from Jeju Island, South Korea, will debut on October 7, 2025 (Wednesday) at “60%,” an Asia-origin global fashion e-commerce store operated by 株式会社シックスティーパーセント. A 10% OFF sale to celebrate the launch will run until 23:59 on October 14.
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[Event period]: October 7 (Wednesday), 12:00–October 14, 23:59
[Details]: 10% OFF sale
Established: July 2018
Offers more than 2,700 brands and over 150,000 items (as of October 2025)
Carries more than 2,700 brands and over 150,000 items from more than 10 Asian countries, including South Korea, China, Taiwan, Thailand and Indonesia
1-8-1 Nakameguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, VORT Nakameguro I, 1st Floor
&TEAM makes history as the first boy group originating in Japan to achieve this feat! Enters the TOP 20 on the U.S. Billboard 200
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Original日本発グローバルグループ・&TEAMの最新アルバム『Mark on Me』が米ビルボード「Billboard 200」で20位にランクインし、日本発ボーイグループとして初のTOP20入りと歴代最高位記録を達成。「World Albums」1位、「Top Album Sales」3位、「Artist 100」18位など米主要チャートを席巻し、ハントチャート初週135万枚超えの4作連続ミリオンセラー、オリコン2冠、英国チャート自己最高位更新など、日米韓英で快挙を連発。8月の米国初活動や米国リスナー数最大2.4〜3.8倍増が躍進を後押しした。
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The album achieved the remarkable feat of ranking No. 20 on the “Billboard 200” (September 25–October 1), setting a new record for the highest ranking by a boy group originating in Japan.
The album also ranked No. 1 on Billboard’s “World Albums” and No. 3 on “Top Album Sales”
No. 3 on “Top Album Sales”
It also ranked No. 18 on “Artist 100”
With their 3rd EP, “We on Fire,” they became the first boy group originating in Japan to enter the chart (at No. 52)
More than 1.22 million copies sold on release day
Recorded more than 1.35 million copies sold in its first week (Sept. 8–14) (1,357,357 copies)
Achieved a million-seller for 4 consecutive releases
Ranked 4th on the Official Physical Singles Chart
Also entered the Official Singles Sales Chart at No. 11
Rare Damask rose benefits fill hair with rich moisture and shine. 'ReFa HEART ROSE SHAMPOO＆TREATMENT' launches Oct. 16, 2026 (Friday)
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株式会社MTG's beauty brand ReFa will launch 'ReFa HEART ROSE SHAMPOO＆TREATMENT,' formulated with concentrated rare Damask rose, on Oct. 16, 2026 (Friday). The Damask Rose Moist formula contains carefully selected ingredients derived from Damask roses, along with moisturizing ingredients, to promote shine and suppleness. Priced at 2,860 yen each (tax included), the products will launch first at ReFa GINZA and 'Club Aira,' before rolling out to the broader market.
For use while shampooing or on dry hair. Relieve scalp tension and bring balance to your daily routine. 'ReFa HEART SCALP 2 (ReFa Heart Scalp Two)' launches Oct. 16, 2026 (Friday)
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株式会社MTG's beauty brand ReFa will launch 'ReFa HEART SCALP 2 (ReFa Heart Scalp Two),' a new model of its scalp brush designed to care for the scalp while shampooing, on Oct. 16, 2026. Priced at 2,420 yen including tax, it will launch first at ReFa GINZA and 'Club Aira (Club Aira),' before rolling out to the broader market.
[Kyotanabe, Kyoto] Talk, eat and stay in the forest. Group bookings now open for a work lounge accommodating up to 42 people; applications are also being sought for a limited-time photo shoot monitor offer with free use.
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ウッドデザインパーク株式会社 has begun accepting group bookings for its Work Lounge, which accommodates up to 42 people, at its outdoor complex ウッドデザインパーク京都-彩- in Kyotanabe, Kyoto Prefecture. The space is available to a range of groups, including companies holding training sessions, university clubs, sports teams and neighborhood associations, and can be combined with BBQ and overnight stays. The facility is also recruiting groups to participate in a photo shoot documenting their visit; use of the Work Lounge on the day of the shoot will be free. The offer runs through Nov. 30, 2026.
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Group bookings are now open for the Work Lounge, which can accommodate up to 42 people.
[Enjoy all-you-can-drink at a great price during the long autumn evenings!] Through Oct. 18! Campaign offers free all-you-can-drink alcohol with select courses at 3 Nillax Buffet locations, serving a wide variety of all-you-can-eat dishes!
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ニラックス株式会社 is running a limited-time campaign at 3 of its Nillax Buffet locations from Oct. 9 to Oct. 18, 2026. Customers ordering the Special Course or the Dim Sum & Sushi Course or above can get all-you-can-drink alcohol, normally priced at 850 yen (935 yen including tax), for 0 yen (free).
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All-you-can-drink alcohol, normally priced at 850 yen (935 yen including tax), is available for 0 yen
Nillax Buffet offers a wide selection of dishes to pair with alcohol, with 65 items to choose from
The time limit is 120 minutes
'Cheese-stuffed hamburger steak,' bursting with rich cheese made from a blend of 12 varieties alongside its meat juices
[Unlimited time! A new course with the best of everything!] A new selection of jewel-like desserts is coming to the extensive all-you-can-eat buffet at エクスブルー ザ ブッフェ ラゾーナ川崎プラザ! A new weekday course will also let guests enjoy both dim sum and desserts!
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Starting Oct. 8, 2026 (Thursday), エクスブルー ザ ブッフェ ラゾーナ川崎プラザ, operated by ニラックス株式会社, will introduce 10 jewel-like premium desserts and launch a new weekday-only course, the Dim Sum & Sweets Course. It includes all-you-can-eat servings of 8 kinds of dim sum, 3 premium desserts, 1 plate of freshly shaved Mont Blanc and a drink bar, with no time limit.
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Starting Oct. 8, 2026 (Thursday), enjoy an even more satisfying post-meal experience!
10 jewel-like desserts are making their debut in the display case at the restaurant!
There's still time! Enjoy 3 days of autumn outdoor sauna. The COMORIVER Sauna Fest, where you can enjoy bread, is coming during the 3-day holiday in October
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株式会社温泉道場 announced that COMORIVER (Tokigawa, Saitama Prefecture) will hold 'COMORIVER SAUNA FES in Autumn' during the 3-day holiday from Oct. 10–12, 2026. Offerings include 4 types of outdoor saunas at the facility, cold-water bathing in a clear stream, all-you-can-eat bread after the sauna, discount tickets for Saitama residents and pairs (6,480 yen, normally 6,980 yen), and free access to the lounge.
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Dates: Oct. 10 (Saturday), 11 (Sunday) and 12 (Monday), 2026
Group A 12:00–16:00
Group B 13:00–17:00
Original定員：1日40名（各グループ20名）
Regular price: 6,980 yen (tax included)
Price: ¥6,480 (tax included)
4 types of outdoor saunas at the facility
An outdoor resort with 12 rooms, situated along the beautiful clear waters of the Tokigawa River
930-1 Hongo, Tokigawa, Hiki District, Saitama Prefecture
The PING apparel interview series 'PING ANSER' is back with VOL.2! Japanese soccer great Homare Sawa is the guest!
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PING APPAREL, a brand operated by 株式会社TSI, has published the 2nd installment of its interview series 'PING ANSER.' The guest is Homare Sawa, a former Japan national team soccer player, who talks about her values and career. The theme for 2026 is 'THE ORIGIN - Starting Point.'
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A club manufacturer that started in a home garage in 1959
The 2026 theme for PING apparel is 'THE ORIGIN - Starting Point'
Started playing soccer at age 6
Appeared in the FIFA Women's World Cup for 6 consecutive tournaments
Won the title at the 2011 tournament in Germany
Brought her playing career to a close in December 2015
Published the second installment of the series “PING ANSER”
Became the first Asian to win FIFA Women's Player of the Year
JAF's Toyama Branch will set up a road safety booth at the “Himi Banyagai 14th Anniversary Festival,” to be held on October 11, 2026 (Sunday), at ひみ番屋街 in Himi, Toyama Prefecture. Activities will include a seat belt crash simulator (a collision experience at 5 km/h), issuing safety licenses for children, and giving away original Himi City goods to visitors who show a coupon in the JAF app.
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1. Date and time: October 11, 2026 (Sunday), 10:00–15:00
Visitors can experience the importance of wearing a seat belt through a collision simulation at 5 km/h
ひみ番屋街 14th Anniversary Festival
ひみ番屋街, 25-5 Kitaomachi, Himi, Toyama Prefecture; special venue at Minami no Banya
【For the autumn season】Color is spreading across approximately 8,000 kochia plants atop the 630m summit of びわこ箱館山. The red-billed butterflies and autumn events are also arriving one after another
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At びわこ箱館山 in Takashima, Shiga Prefecture (operated by 株式会社マックアース), approximately 8,000 kochia plants atop the 630m summit are changing color, creating an autumn landscape with a green, orange and red gradient. On September 25, the migratory butterfly known as the chestnut tiger was spotted for the first time this season. Events include the “Takashima Eemon! Manpuku Festival,” which will distribute approximately 1,400 servings of local food free of charge on October 17, and “Hakodateyama Lantern Night” on October 10 and 31. The season runs through November 15.
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The 630m summit
The chestnut tiger, a migratory butterfly that travels approximately 2,000km
Approximately 1,400 servings to be distributed free of charge
Paid parking: 1,100 spaces available
Adults: ¥2,800
Children (elementary school age and younger): ¥1,400
Pets: ¥1,000
The first chestnut tiger of the season was spotted on September 25
“Candle Orange” on Saturday, October 10
It will be held again this year on Saturday, October 17
“Pumpkin Orange,” timed for Halloween, on Saturday, October 31
Dinosaur robot “Gao-kun” to appear at 浜松市動物園! Appearance scheduled for October 11 (Sunday)
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ロボットバンク株式会社 announced that it will feature its AI-powered bipedal dinosaur robot “Gao-kun” at 浜松市動物園 on October 11, 2026 (Sunday). The robot stands out with an imposing body measuring over 2.75m in length and a range of movements, including walking, roaring and blinking. The event is hosted by 浜松貿易株式会社, with support from 浜松市動物園 and 浜松いわた信用金庫（FUSE）.
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Date and time: October 11, 2026 (Sunday), 10:00–16:00
大阪けいさつ病院 begins introducing “Apollo AI,” an AI core system, as part of its smart hospital initiative, accelerating the use of iPhone × generative AI × in-hospital data!
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株式会社Albatrus announced that 社会医療法人大阪国際メディカル＆サイエンスセンター 大阪けいさつ病院 (650 beds) has begun introducing its AI core system, “Apollo AI.” 大阪けいさつ病院 has advanced digital transformation under its “Smart Hospital Initiative,” launched when the hospital opened following a merger in January 2025, with iPhones for all staff and an integrated database as its core pillars. The hospital will now combine Apollo AI with 3 foundational components—cloud infrastructure, an integrated database and iPhones—to fully build out its AI infrastructure and begin a development partnership aimed at delivering AI that can be put to practical use on the ground.
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Location: Tennoji Ward, Osaka; 650 beds
大阪けいさつ病院 is a new hospital that opened in January 2025 following the merger of 大阪警察病院 and 第二大阪警察病院.
Apollo AI is a product developed in collaboration with development partners at 5 hospitals across Japan.
The hospital has pursued an initiative built on 2 pillars: providing iPhones to all staff and building an integrated database.
This time, combining Apollo AI with the following 3 foundational components will enable the hospital to fully build out its “AI infrastructure”
Results announced for the “Our Home's Air Conditioner Summer Send-Off Awards 2026”! 10 uniquely creative entries honoring air conditioners that made it through the summer win prizes
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The comprehensive cleaning brand おそうじ革命 announced the 10 winners of its “Our Home's Air Conditioner Summer Send-Off Awards 2026,” held through its official LINE account. It selected 10 uniquely creative entries from the “○○ Award” submissions for air conditioners collected from September 17–30, and winners will receive free air conditioner cleaning.
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A comprehensive cleaning brand with 460 locations nationwide
A 14-day period from Thursday, September 17, through Wednesday, 30
The 10 winners of the “Our Home's Air Conditioner Summer Send-Off Awards 2026” have been selected
Wall-mounted models: 9,980 yen (tax included)
Models with automatic cleaning: 18,700 yen (tax included)
Cleaning will be carried out between November 20 and 30
【ETVOS】2026 Holiday Collection launches. Holiday-exclusive color coffrets arrive!
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株式会社エトヴォス will launch its 2026 Holiday Collection nationwide on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, under the theme “Invisible Couture.” The lineup includes a holiday-exclusive color coffret (9,900 yen, tax included), as well as limited-edition and returning products such as Mineral Repair Base and Mineral Moist Silky Veil. Early sales will begin on Wednesday, October 14, at ETVOS stores and the official online store.
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2026 Holiday Coffret: 9,900 yen (tax included), 1 limited-edition type
Nationwide launch: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Early sales: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
*The special website will go live on Tuesday, October 13
Mineral Repair Base (Yellow Beige), 17mL <SPF35 PA+++>
Mineral Moist Silky Veil (Pink Beige), 8g <SPF20 PA++>
【Elementary and junior high school students】Turning a “shape you came up with yourself” into a real object: 3D printer workshop to be held in Musashi-Shinjo, Kawasaki
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NIJINアカデミー武蔵新城校, operated by 株式会社NIJIN, announced that it will hold a 3D printer workshop for elementary and junior high school students, “My First 3D Printer! Let’s Make an Original Keychain,” in Musashi-Shinjo, Kawasaki, on November 1, 2026. Participants will design an original keychain, and the finished item printed on a 3D printer will be delivered to their homes at a later date. Participants may submit up to 2 additional designs within 2 weeks after the event, for a maximum of 3 printed items. The general participation fee is 2,750 yen (tax included).
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Date and time: Sunday, November 1, 2026, 10:00–11:30
Capacity: 4 people
General admission: 2,750 yen (tax included)
If picking up the finished work at the “NIJIN Education Expo 2026” venue, held on Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, 22: 2,200 yen (tax included)
※ Students of NIJIN Academy / NIJIN After-School Project School: 550 yen discount
In addition to the 1 item made on the day, up to 3 items will be printed on a 3D printer and delivered together to your home.
You may submit up to 2 additional 3D models created at home.
You may submit up to 2 additional 3D models created at home within 2 weeks after the event.
This event will not limit the experience to just 90 minutes on the day.
Founded in April 2022 by Tatsuろ Hoshino, a former elementary school teacher
Develops 13 initiatives (businesses) to address a range of educational issues.
【Fair】New Sweet Potato Fair 2026! Held at Imoya Kinjiro directly operated stores for 7 days, October 8–14! During the fair, customers who make a purchase will receive 1 bag of “Crispy, Crunchy Sweet Potato Sticks with a New Texture”!
Skateboarding sensation Lin Yi-fan wins Asian Games silver, turns to world championships; advances to quarterfinals in 8th place
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwanese skateboarding sensation Lin Yi-fan headed to Paraguay for the World Skateboarding Park Championships after winning silver in the women's park event at the Nagoya Asian Games. She scored 64.90 points in qualifying to advance to the quarterfinals in 8th place overall. Coach Lin Da-wei said she was in good form and that the priority in qualifying was to secure a spot in the next round, with the goal of continuing to earn points toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Facts
Scored 64.90 points
Advanced to the quarterfinals in 8th place overall
Was assigned to compete in Heat 5
Taiwanese skateboarding sensation Lin Yi-fan, just 14 years old
Won silver in the women's park event at the Nagoya Asian Games just 2 weeks ago
Privacy concerns prompt Australian investigation of Chinese developer of budget smart-glasses app
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Australia's privacy regulator, the OAIC, is investigating HeyCyan, a smart-glasses app developed by Shenzhen Qingcheng Future Technology, over questions about how and where it collects and stores personal data. The OAIC has sent preliminary inquiries to manufacturers Meta, Kmart, Google and Shenzhen Qingcheng. Shenzhen Qingcheng's failure to respond has raised concerns, and Australia's privacy commissioner has urged retailers to reconsider whether to keep selling the product.
Facts
Priced as low as AUD$89 (about NT$2,010)
Has received about 20 reports from women who say they were filmed without their consent
Haiti mired in gang violence and turmoil; elections postponed indefinitely
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Presidential and legislative elections scheduled for later this year in Haiti have been postponed indefinitely amid gang violence and political turmoil. The provisional electoral council announced the delay but gave no new date. Haiti has not held elections since 2016, and the presidency has remained vacant since the last president was assassinated in 2021.
Facts
Haiti has not held elections since 2016
After the last president was assassinated in 2021
The second round of voting is scheduled for February 21, 2027
First batch of new F-16Vs arrives in Taiwan; retired U.S. general urges purchase of E-2D early-warning aircraft to maximize combat power
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan purchased 66 F-16V (blk70) fighter jets from the United States. The first 2 single-seat jets took off from Texas and, after stops in Hawaii and Guam and multiple aerial refuelings, arrived at Chihhang Air Base in Taitung on the 2nd. Retired U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Montgomery said future deliveries of fighter jets would significantly boost Taiwan’s air combat capabilities, and recommended that the next step be to purchase E-2D early-warning aircraft and improved air-to-air missiles. In addition, the “Taiwan-U.S. Defense Ministry Joint Cooperation Assessment Project,” with a budget of more than NT$470 million and an implementation period from ROC years 115 to 117, will be upgraded and expanded. The U.S. side will assign experts from the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy and the think tank “Center for Defense Analyses” to work long-term at Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense headquarters.
Facts
Taiwan purchased 66 F-16V (blk70) fighter jets from the United States
The first 2 single-seat jets took off from Texas recently
The Ministry of National Defense budget is more than NT$470 million
The “Taiwan-U.S. Defense Ministry Joint Cooperation Assessment Project,” with an implementation period from ROC year 115 to year 117
Companies mentioned：中央社、捍衛民主基金會（Foundation for Defense of Democracies）、喬治梅森大學（George Mason University）、自由時報、國防分析中心（IDA）
Hong Kong again rated the world’s freest economy, but its score declines
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Canada’s Fraser Institute released its “Economic Freedom of the World 2026 Annual Report,” again rating Hong Kong the world’s freest economy, with a score of 8.53 out of 10, down slightly by 0.02 points from last year. Switzerland ranked second with 8.45 points, followed by Singapore with 8.43. The report said Hong Kong’s overall score has fallen by 0.68 points since 2009, mainly because of significant deterioration in regulation, the legal system and property rights, and the size of government, which it linked to the enactment of the National Security Law in 2020.
Facts
With 10 as the maximum score, Hong Kong received 8.53
Down slightly by 0.02 points from last year
Switzerland scored 8.45
Singapore scored 8.43
Hong Kong’s overall score has fallen by 0.68 points since 2009
Most of the decline came after 2018
The decline was believed to be related to Hong Kong’s enactment of the National Security Law in 2020
Scores for countries and regions are measured using 5 indicators
Lang Lang’s Taiwan visit: concertos and recitals bring life experience into the music
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Pianist Lang Lang will perform Beethoven’s “Piano Concerto No. 4” with the 維也納愛樂 during a Taiwan visit on October 16. On December 24 and 26, he will give 2 recitals at 台北國家音樂廳, featuring works by Mozart, Beethoven and Liszt and bringing his life experiences into the music.
Facts
Original5月成為卡內基音樂廳開幕135年慶典演出節目之一
Lang Lang suffered from tendonitis 10 years ago
Conducted by Sokhiev, conductor of the 2027 Vienna New Year’s Concert
On October 1, Lang Lang was invited to perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor,” with 紐約愛樂, conducted by Dudamel, at 林肯中心
On October 16, he will visit Taiwan with 維也納愛樂 to perform Beethoven’s “Piano Concerto No. 4”
Lang Lang’s piano recital will take place on December 24 and December 26
SpaceX plans to raise its AI investment, reportedly seeking to raise $40 billion to buy 輝達 chips
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Financial Times reported that Elon Musk’s SpaceX is seeking to raise $40 billion, led by 阿波羅全球管理公司, to buy 輝達 chips and expand its AI investment. The financing includes about $10 billion in bank loans and $30 billion in investment-grade bonds, and is expected to be completed in 2027. PIMCO is among the lenders in discussions about the financing.
Facts
Raise $40 billion to buy 輝達 chips
About $10 billion in bank loans
$30 billion in investment-grade bonds
The deal is expected to be completed in 2027
Apollo has made lending to high-quality companies a pillar of its $800 billion credit business
In August, 輝達 announced that it was working with some of Wall Street’s largest companies to establish a financing platform worth $500 billion
Hsu Chia-ching: Requests administrative and judicial investigations, resigns as head of 僑委會 effective immediately
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Hsu Chia-ching, head of 僑委會, said at a press conference on the 7th that, after repeatedly being targeted by rumors and distortions in recent days and seeing no room for rational debate, she had decided to request administrative and judicial investigations and resign from her post effective immediately, in order to safeguard the objectivity and independence of the investigations and the integrity of the office. The 台灣民眾黨 caucus in the 立法院黨團 has made a series of allegations in recent days, accusing her of allowing her American husband, Tang Bowei, to use official vehicles at overseas offices and of repeatedly taking her underage son on overseas trips, passing him off as an event photographer.
Facts
During her 6 and a half years at 僑委會
The 北美洲台灣婦女會’s 36th annual meeting.
CNA reporter Lai Yu-chen, Taipei, the 7th
That was when Hsu Chia-ching attended with her family in 2024
家登 opens U.S. production line to pursue semiconductor and aerospace opportunities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
家登精密’s manufacturing facility in Arizona, United States, has been completed and opened. The ceremony was presided over by Chairman Chiu Ming-chien. The production lines focus on precision component processing and quality inspection, serving customers in industries including semiconductors and aerospace. The facility will begin operations in the 4th quarter of this year, marking an important milestone in 家登’s expansion from Taiwan to global manufacturing.
Facts
家登 held an opening ceremony for its manufacturing facility in Arizona on October 6 local time
Operations are scheduled to begin in the 4th quarter of this year
Taiwan stocks hit a morning high of 49966 points, poised to break 50,000; memory and optical communications shares perform strongly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan stocks opened higher and fluctuated in morning trading. The index briefly fell more than 200 points before turning positive, reaching a high of 49966.89 points and nearing the 50,000 mark. Memory, optical communications and passive component shares performed strongly, while heavyweight stocks including 台積電, 聯發科, 鴻海 and 台達電 were generally weak. AI bellwether 台光電 surged more than 5%, 景碩 rose nearly 5%, 華新科 hit the daily limit, and high-priced 川湖 hit the limit down.
Facts
The index reached a high of 49966.89 points
It briefly fell more than 200 points in morning trading
Tour bus crashes into home in Beipu, Hsinchu County; 3 passengers injured and taken to hospital
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A tour bus crashed into a home in Beipu Township, Hsinchu County, early in the morning. Of the 22 passengers on board, 3 were injured and taken to hospital. The cause of the accident is under police investigation.
Facts
There were 22 passengers on board
3 of them were injured
A report was received at 5:44 a.m.
Immediately dispatched 3 vehicles and 7 firefighters from the Beipu and Emei squads to the scene
North Korea criticizes U.S. arms sales to Taiwan for heightening Taiwan Strait tensions, urges Washington to consider consequences
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
North Korea’s state-run Korean Central News Agency published a commentary criticizing U.S. arms sales and military support for Taiwan for heightening tensions in the Taiwan Strait. It cited analyst Kim Myung-chul as saying that U.S. policy toward Taiwan undermines peace and stability in the strait, and questioned whether the United States was prepared to confront China directly over Taiwan. The commentary also said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called Russian President Vladimir Putin and pledged support for Russia’s military operations, emphasizing the countries’ “comprehensive strategic partnership.” It also noted that North Korea had sent approximately 14,000 to 15,000 troops to support the Russia-Ukraine war in 2024.
Facts
Taiwan purchased 66 new F-16V (blk70) fighter jets from the United States in 2019
The first 2 arrived in Taiwan on the 2nd
North Korea has sent approximately 14,000 to 15,000 troops to support the Russia-Ukraine war since 2024
Relations between North Korea and Russia warmed significantly after Putin and Kim Jong Un signed a mutual defense treaty in June 2024
Reasons for detention in alleged profiteering case remain; Taitung agriculture chief held in custody for extended period
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台東縣政府農業處 Director Hsu Chia-hao and former section chief Tsai Ming-han were detained in a case involving alleged favoritism toward a resort in the widening of a rural road. Their original 2-month detention period was due to expire on the 8th. 台東地檢署 sought an extension, citing witness tampering, destruction of evidence and the fact that related individuals had yet to report to authorities. 台東地方法院 granted the request, ordering their detention extended for 2 months starting on the 8th.
Facts
Detention extended for 2 months starting on the 8th
Searches and questioning began in late July
台東縣議會 begins its session in early September
After the county council's regular session ends in mid-October
Photography turns 200 as it meets AI; France is not afraid of fake photos and is taking things even further
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 57th Rencontres d'Arles photography festival has opened, coinciding with the 200th anniversary of the invention of photography and the advent of the AI era. Exhibitions include “We Are Not Alone,” themed around extraterrestrial images, and “Animal Models,” which looks back at the history of photography, exploring contemporary questions of reality, fiction and image generation.
Facts
This year's 57th Rencontres d'Arles photography festival
Among the 47 exhibitions
Bringing together more than 20 groups of artists, research institutions and archival collections
Photography, now ubiquitous in 2026, was developed 200 years ago
By French inventor Nicéphore Niépce between 1826 and 1827
The work titled “Fauna” had already appeared in 1985
奇鋐's September revenue tops NT$20 billion for the first time, setting a record for 3 consecutive months
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Cooling systems giant 奇鋐 reported September revenue of NT$21.018 billion, up 44.92% year over year, topping NT$20 billion for the first time and setting a record for 3 consecutive months. Third-quarter revenue was NT$59.089 billion, up 52% year over year and 2 tenths quarter over quarter, also setting a record. Revenue for the first 9 months totaled NT$157.248 billion, up 71.17% year over year. 奇鋐 Chief Financial Officer Chen Yi-cheng said demand for liquid cooling has grown on the back of demand for high-power AI computing, with orders continuing to pour in from 輝達 GPU and ASIC customers. Subsidiary 富世達 reported September revenue of NT$1.613 billion, up 32.17% year over year, also setting a record.
Facts
September revenue of NT$21.018 billion
Up 44.92% year over year
Up another 7.89% from August
Overall, third-quarter revenue was NT$59.089 billion
Up 52% year over year
Up 2 tenths quarter over quarter
奇鋐's revenue for the first 9 months of this year totaled NT$157.248 billion
A sharp 71.17% increase from the same period last year
奇鋐 subsidiary 富世達 also reported September revenue of NT$1.613 billion today
Up 32.17% year on year
Up a further 5.57% from August
Surpassing the previous record of NT$1.6 billion set in March this year
Revenue for the first 9 months of this year totaled NT$12.425 billion
The New Taiwan dollar opens down 1.9 cents at 31.8
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The New Taiwan dollar opened at 31.8 against the U.S. dollar in the Taipei foreign exchange market today, down 1.9 cents. It traded in an opening range of 31.760 to 31.815.
Facts
Opened at 31.8 today
Down 1.9 cents
The New Taiwan dollar opened against the U.S. dollar in a range of 31.760 to 31.815
China reportedly plans to scale back APEC agenda; plan for online ministerial meetings raises concerns
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
China will host the APEC summit in Shenzhen in November and is reportedly considering scaling back the agenda, including holding foreign and trade ministers' meetings online and canceling the leaders' closed-door meeting. The reported plans have raised concerns among participants that Beijing intends to limit substantive multilateral exchanges. The Financial Times reported that APEC comprises 21 Pacific Rim economies and is one of the few major multilateral organizations that includes both China and Taiwan. Trump has confirmed he will attend and meet Xi Jinping for the third time this year.
Facts
The Financial Times cited 6 people familiar with the matter in its report
5 people familiar with the matter disclosed that China also plans to cancel the event traditionally held during the summit
3 people familiar with the matter said the leaders' meeting could be scaled back to just one dinner and one plenary session
This will be China's first time hosting the APEC summit since 2014
The APEC summit comprises 21 Pacific Rim economies
It would also be their third meeting this year
Trump has confirmed he will attend. This would be the third of 4 planned meetings between the U.S. and Chinese leaders this year
FBI: Chang Wan-ying allegedly did more than surveil President Lai's son; suspected of being tasked with gathering information on Taiwan's anti-communist elected officials
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Chang Wan-ying, a 34-year-old woman from Irvine, California, is accused of surveilling President Lai Ching-te's son. She has been detained and faces criminal charges of acting as an agent of a foreign government without registering. An FBI agent's affidavit says she was apparently tasked during a meeting with Chinese officials in China in January this year with gathering the address of a location in Irvine associated with an elected Taiwanese official who had publicly spoken out against communism.
Facts
Chang Wan-ying, a 34-year-old real estate agent in Irvine, California
Chang Wan-ying met with a Chinese official in China on January 25, 2025
About 5 weeks later, on March 3, she asked the person through the messaging app WeChat
On March 3, she asked the person through the messaging app WeChat
About half a year earlier, she had apparently acted on instructions from Chinese officials
Russian lab worker suspected of dying from plague infection; Trump to speak with Putin
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. President Trump said he would speak with Russian President Putin soon to discuss the suspected death of a technician at an infectious disease research institute in Russia's Irkutsk region, Siberia, who may have contracted pneumonic plague. Russian authorities have denied implementing disease-control measures and played down reports, but U.S. Secretary of State Rubio and the World Health Organization have urged Russia to be transparent. The State Department has also sent a diplomatic note warning Russia to comply with its obligations under international health regulations.
Facts
An international conference focused on plague and other infectious diseases will be held in Irkutsk region from October 21 to 22
Examples cited by Russia included a “significant worsening” of measles outbreaks in 3 U.S. states
New Mexico reported a “fatal plague case” in June this year
A Russian laboratory worker reportedly died of plague
Russian officials say tests found no plague; residents go about their lives as usual while hospitals step up disease prevention
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A 28-year-old female technician at a plague-control laboratory in Irkutsk, Siberia, Russia, is suspected of having died of pneumonic plague, drawing public attention. Russian officials have downplayed the case, saying an autopsy found no pneumonic plague. The WHO assessed the risk outside Russia as “very low.” Local residents are going about their lives as usual, while hospitals have stepped up disease prevention measures, including requiring women in labor to wear masks and fill out infectious disease screening forms; some hospitals have restricted birth companions.
Facts
The 28-year-old laboratory technician died of pneumonic plague
29-year-old blogger Ulyana Gavryunina
is 40 weeks pregnant
Dozens of people have been quarantined
News of the female laboratory worker’s death was first reported on the 2nd of this month
Companies mentioned：世界衛生組織（WHO）、CNN（美國有線電視新聞網）、法新社、美聯社、貝加爾人（People of Baikal）、中央社
French high school students air grievances at protest, complain packed schedules leave no time for life
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
French high school students launched a nationwide protest calling for more educational resources. Students complained that schedules running from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. were too packed, classes were too large, school buildings were dilapidated, teacher salaries were too low, and the university admissions system Parcoursup caused social sorting. Teachers, parents, university students and major labor unions joined the protest, gathering at Place de la République in Paris.
Facts
It is absurd to make students take exams in summer heat of 40 degrees Celsius
How can we expect teachers to pay attention to everyone in a class of 35?
In 2024, teachers in the national education system earned an average net salary of 3090 euros per month
About NT$110,000
France’s net minimum wage for full-time work in 2026 is 1477.93 euros per month
If you want to get 8 hours of sleep, it is already time to go to bed
Companies mentioned：法國教育部、中央社、Parcoursup、亨利四世高中 (Lycée Henri IV)、路易大帝高中 (Lycée Louis le Grand)
Emmys leave traditional TV behind, to stream live for free on Amazon platform starting next year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Emmys announced a 6-year agreement with Amazon Prime Video. Starting next year, the awards will leave broadcast television and stream globally for free on the platform, with no paid subscription required. The 79th Emmy Awards, to be held next September, will be the first ceremony among the 4 major U.S. entertainment awards（EGOT）to stream exclusively online. The Oscars will move to YouTube starting in 2029, reflecting the industry trend of streaming platforms taking a leading role.
Facts
This new 6-year agreement
The 79th Emmy Awards, to be held next September
Prime Video viewers in more than 200 countries around the world
Starting with the 2029 ceremony, it will be broadcast on YouTube
After completing the final 2 years of its contract with the American Broadcasting Company（ABC）
Companies mentioned：亞馬遜 (Amazon Prime Video)、Apple TV+、ABC (美國廣播公司)、YouTube、美國國家電視藝術與科學院 (Television Academy)