Official launch of “かしわっぷ,” a local information platform focused on Kashiwa City | 株式会社プラッタ
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株式会社プラッタ, headquartered in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, has officially launched “かしわっぷ,” a local information platform focused on the city. Basic listings are free, and the platform brings together information on shops and facilities, coupons, events, job openings and more.
TWOSTONE Sync, a TWOSTONE&Sons Group company, enters the cybersecurity field, launching “penetration testing” verified by AI and human experts
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株式会社TWOSTONE Sync, a new group company of 株式会社TWOSTONE&Sons, has formed a business partnership with AI security technology developer 株式会社Layer8 and launched penetration testing for web applications and APIs.
Facts
Generated more than 8,000 reports to date
Sent approximately 7.24 million malicious commands
The shortfall in Japan is said to be approximately 110,000 people
One week to go: Full program confirmed for “AI Innovators Forum 2026 -覚悟と熱意-”
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株式会社エクサウィザーズ announced that the full program has been confirmed for “AI Innovators Forum 2026 -覚悟と熱意-,” a conference for business leaders to be held on October 14, 2026. More than 40 top leaders from industry, government and academia will speak, and registrations have surpassed 3,000.
Facts
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026
More than 40 top leaders from industry, government and academia
A hot-bulb-engine look, gasoline-starting design: RETROL “G16” horizontal 4-stroke working engine model now available from BLDB
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BLDB, operated by 碩輝網絡貿易有限公司, has begun selling RETROL ENGINE’s “G16,” a horizontal 4-stroke gasoline engine model. It has the appearance of a hot-bulb engine, but uses a CDI high-voltage ignition system and is an RTR model that runs on gasoline with an octane rating of 92 or higher.
Facts
Sales start: October 7, 2026
Diameter: 225 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Cylinder bore: 22 mm
Stroke: 24 mm
Starting power supply: 6–10 V
Assembled dimensions: approximately 41 × 18 × 25 cm
福岡県立飯塚研究開発センター launches “Research and Development Room Use Promotion Campaign”
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公益財団法人飯塚研究開発機構 will launch the “Research and Development Room Use Promotion Campaign” in November 令和8年 to encourage use of research and development rooms (rental labs) at 福岡県立飯塚研究開発センター, which supports research and development by local companies and the creation of new businesses. Companies newly moving into eligible research and development rooms will receive a 50% reduction in usage fees for the first 6 months after moving in.
株式会社Effic launched “Presenter,” an inside sales feature for its AI sales agent “Effic,” on October 8, 2026. Presenter is available on websites and secures sales meeting appointments and store visit reservations through voice and text conversations with visitors.
The number of dentists fell 1.5% to 103,652, while the number of female dentists rose 2.9%. 湯口晃弘, director of 札幌 dental clinic ユアーズデンタルクリニック, analyzes the supply structure of dental care.
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ユアーズデンタルクリニック, operated by 医療法人令徳会, analyzed the supply structure of dental care based on statistics from 厚生労働省. The number of dentists stood at 103,652, down 1.5% from the previous survey, while the number of female dentists rose 2.9% to 28,197, accounting for 27.2% of the total. The number of dental clinics was also shown to be on a downward trend.
Facts
Number of dentists: 103,652
Down 1.5%
Up 2.9%
Female dentists: 28,197
27.2% of the total
Dental clinics: 65,035
Companies mentioned：医療法人令徳会、ユアーズデンタルクリニック、厚生労働省、なぎさ歯科クリニック、米国カリフォルニアのスタディグループ OSCSC、日本臨床歯周病学会、日本歯周病学会、EAO（European Association for Osseointegration）、5-D Japan、Clinical Advances in Periodontics
project44 to hold supply chain event “project44 Connect: Japan 2026” on October 28
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project44 will hold the supply chain event “project44 Connect: Japan 2026” in Tokyo on October 28, 2026, showcasing its latest solutions, including ocean freight booking capabilities and AI orchestration. 株式会社デンソー and ダイキン工業 will speak and share practical initiatives.
[AI/DX Survey Report 2026] Company-wide AI adoption surges by +7.7 points, reaching approximately 60% of companies, while 60% of small and midsize businesses have yet to begin, revealing a widening divide. What separates success is not technology, but “management involvement, implementation structure, talent, and depth of use.”
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According to the results of the “AI/DX Adoption and Utilization Survey 2026” conducted by 株式会社INDUSTRIAL-X, the share of companies using AI company-wide surged by +7.7 points year over year to 26.7%, reaching approximately 60% of all companies using AI. Meanwhile, approximately 60% of small and midsize businesses have yet to begin, and the divide between large companies and small and midsize businesses is widening. The findings showed that the factors distinguishing successful outcomes are not technology, but 4 organizational variables: management involvement, implementation structure, talent development, and depth of use.
ATOMica launches “長崎チャレパス” with 長崎市 to build momentum for learning, taking on challenges and starting new businesses in the community
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株式会社ATOMica is launching the “長崎チャレパス” program in partnership with 長崎市 to build momentum for taking on challenges in the community. The company will assign a community manager and plans to hold events in November and December.
Facts
Locations at more than 75 coworking facilities, universities and company offices nationwide
Recruiting participants for special lecture, “The Bear Issue” (Karasugawa Valley Green Space, Nagano Prefecture)
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A special lecture, “The Bear Issue,” featuring photographer Manabu Miyazaki as speaker will be held on Nov. 15 at Karasugawa Valley Green Space in Nagano Prefecture.
[TAC School of Qualifications] Direct explanations from the organization behind the TOEIC® Program! Archive streaming of “TOEIC® L&R TEST and Official Study Materials Seminar,” co-hosted by IIBC and TAC, available through 10/31 (Sat)!
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The archived stream of the “TOEIC® L&R TEST and Official Study Materials Seminar,” co-hosted by TAC株式会社 and IIBC, will be available through Oct. 31, 2026.
Ishikawa soul food “Champion Curry” teams up with ‘HIT : The World’ for the third time!
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株式会社チャンピオンカレー will collaborate for the third time with the MMORPG ‘HIT : The World,’ operated by Nexon, sponsor “Guild Championship SEASON4,” and run a campaign on its official X account.
[Hiroshima Institute of Technology] “HIT Formula Project” wins 2 awards at Student Formula Japan 2026: the MathWorks Award and the Lightweight Award
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Hiroshima Institute of Technology student project “HIT Formula Project” won 2 awards—the MathWorks Award, placing 1st, and the Lightweight Award—at Student Formula Japan 2026, held in August 2026. Development of its new vehicle, “CR-26,” earned the team a total score of 427.33 points and 21st place in the ICV class, its best-ever result.
Facts
Achieved a total score of 550 points or more at Student Formula Japan
MathWorks Award: 1st place
Increased the tread (distance between the left and right tires) from 1180 mm to 1190 mm
Reduced the center-of-gravity height from 268 mm to 251 mm
What’s the secret to “having everything put away as soon as you get home”? A Japandi home with family lockers opens for a limited-time viewing in Konan, Aichi Prefecture
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HOLIDAYS, a brand of 株式会社sumarch, which builds custom homes in Aichi Prefecture, will hold a limited-time viewing event in Konan, Aichi Prefecture, on Oct. 25, 2026. The company will open a 5LDK home completed in September 2025 and highlight design features such as a custom-built wall, a lowered ceiling, and a walk-in shoe closet with family lockers.
Grow your followers without causing a social media firestorm. Simulation game “Don’t Go Viral, Go Buzz” launches, putting SNS managers through stomach-churning scenarios
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合同会社SNAPLACE launched “Don’t Go Viral, Go Buzz,” a smartphone SNS simulation game themed around avoiding online firestorms, on Oct. 7.
Facts
Launched on the App Store and Google Play on Oct. 7
Aiming for 3.2 million people in 1 year
Includes a one-time in-app purchase (300 yen)
Players take charge of an account with 12 followers
Companies mentioned：合同会社SNAPLACE、App Store、Google Play
Enjoy eating with greater freedom. NINZIA to sell Ninja Curry at “KOBE Gourmet Collection,” celebrating Kobe’s food culture
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株式会社NINZIA will exhibit at “KOBE Gourmet Collection,” held at Higashi Yuenchi in Kobe on Oct. 31, 2026 and Nov. 1, and sell “Ninja Curry” (European-style, medium hot).
WWF releases “Living Planet Report 2026”: biodiversity richness falls 73%
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WWFジャパン has published an overview of “Living Planet Report 2026,” released by WWFインターナショナル. Over the 52 years from 1970 to 2022, the Living Planet Index (LPI), which measures biodiversity richness, fell by an average of 73%, with an 85% decline in freshwater ecosystems. Habitat loss and degradation are the main drivers, while successful conservation cases involving tigers and Pacific bluefin tuna are also featured.
Facts
Average decline of 73%
Freshwater ecosystems (−85%)
Terrestrial ecosystems (−69%)
Marine ecosystems (−59%)
5,790 monitored vertebrate species
35,803 populations
Increased by more than 70%
From approximately 3,200
Recovered to approximately 5,700
Atlantic bluefin tuna populations declined by 80%
Fell to just 2%
Around 80 countries coordinated efforts over 50 years
Companies mentioned：WWFジャパン、公益財団法人世界自然保護基金ジャパン、WWFインターナショナル、ロンドン動物学協会、Zoological Society of London、ZSL、IUCN、国際自然保護連合
A Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications official to speak! Online seminar on Oct. 27 (Tue) explaining the “Regional Revitalization Entrepreneur Program,” connecting companies with local communities
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株式会社カルティブ will hold an online seminar on Oct. 27, 2026, inviting a Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications official to explain the “Regional Revitalization Entrepreneur Program” and how to use its matching platform.
We want to preserve renowned hot springs for the future. Support is growing for the idea. “Yu-Shuran,” a hot spring rating system that makes the value of “water delivered to the bath” visible, reached its crowdfunding goal in 2 hours. All 26 limited slots sold out on the first day, and total support topped 5.26 million yen!
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Crowdfunding for “Yushuran,” a hot spring rating system operated by 一般社団法人Yuchelin, launched on CAMPFIRE and reached its target within 2 hours of going public, with total support surpassing 5.26 million yen.
Defios’s 2 games using generative AI were featured in various media following their appearance at “Tokyo Game Show 2026”!
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Defios株式会社 exhibited 2 games it developed using generative AI at “Tokyo Game Show 2026,” held at Makuhari Messe in September 2026, and received coverage from media outlets including NHK and テレビ朝日.
BUILDY NOTE wins the Organization DX Award in the “SUCCESS STORY AWARD 2026 Autumn,” which recognizes successful SaaS implementations (2 consecutive years)
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株式会社フィックス, provider of the cloud-based business management system “BUILDY NOTE” for the construction industry, has won an award recognizing successful SaaS implementations for 2 consecutive years.
Held November 26 (Thursday)! “3rd Management Capability Power-Up Day” set to take place, featuring a keynote by the president of Asahi Seika and an explanation of the latest transaction rules
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The 3rd Management Capability Power-Up Day, a business support event for small and medium-sized enterprises organized by 公益財団法人やまぐち産業振興財団, will be held on November 26, 2026. The program will include a keynote by the president of Asahi Seika and seminars on passing on price increases and using AI.
Roppongi “六本木「鮨悠」” and Ginza “銀座「蕎麦悠」” open applications for monthly membership service “THE CLUB”: “a special seat for regulars” at an acclaimed restaurant in the lineage of “京都「中村楼」,” from 10,000 yen per month
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合同会社LINK, which operates Roppongi “六本木「鮨悠」” and Ginza “銀座「蕎麦悠」,” has opened applications for its monthly membership service “THE CLUB.” It offers regular-customer privileges at acclaimed restaurants in the lineage of “京都「中村楼」,” with 7 plans ranging from 10,000 yen to 248,000 yen per month (tax included).
Turning unknown underwater sounds into a new subject of observation—proposing “DGPU,” a cyclical framework for underwater acoustic monitoring
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Biologging Solutions株式会社 announced that its research on “DGPU,” a cyclical framework for passive underwater acoustic monitoring, was published online in the international journal Scientific Reports on October 2, 2026.
Facts
Published online on October 2, 2026
With approximately one-third of the labels
Detection performance equivalent to 95% of that achieved using all labels
Clinical knowledge AI “Cubec” launches a free smartphone app that is easy to use between outpatient appointments and on-call shifts
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株式会社Cubec launched a free iOS/Android app for its clinical knowledge AI “Cubec” on October 8, 2026. The number of registered doctors has surpassed 2,500, and the app is designed to support busy physicians in making use of short periods of free time.
ナレッジオンデマンド announces “New WikiWorks,” a content platform for the AI era
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ナレッジオンデマンド株式会社 announced “New WikiWorks,” a content platform for the AI era and the next-generation version of its manual creation platform, “WikiWorks.” A limited trial is scheduled to begin in November 2026, with the full product set to launch in July 2027.
Facts
Oct. 8, 2026
Nov. 2026
July 2027
Since WikiWorks launched in 2016
3 features: AI search, FAQ generation (purpose-specific document generation), and AI proofreading
ChatGPT and Gemini: Are the URLs in their answers really this different? Independent analysis of 1,650 answers about real estate crowdfunding
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株式会社ロックスライフ analyzed 1,650 answer logs from ChatGPT, Gemini, and Google AI Mode for 10 real estate crowdfunding services, examining the makeup of URLs included in the answers and differences between the AI systems.
Facts
1,650 answer logs
81.8% of all 1,650 cases
Classified 2,892 pairs
“Comparison, ranking and explanatory sites” ranked first at 42.6%
“Official websites of the services in question”: 22.7%
“PR and press releases”: 6.0%
For ChatGPT, “official websites of the services in question” accounted for 32.5%
For Gemini, “comparison and explanatory sites” accounted for 65.9%
24.6% said they used generative AI when shopping or using services
At the University of Tokyo booth at BioJapan2026 (Pacifico Yokohama), TIME TRAVELER株式会社 Representative Director and Co-CEO Rieko Akiyama will appear jointly with Yuki Kamoshida of 東京大学’s Institute for Quantitative Biosciences
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TIME TRAVELER株式会社 announced that its Representative Director and Co-CEO Rieko Akiyama and Yuki Kamoshida of 東京大学’s Institute for Quantitative Biosciences will appear jointly at the University of Tokyo booth at BioJapan2026, held at Pacifico Yokohama on October 8, 2026. Under the theme “Bringing the University of Tokyo’s knowledge to society: the challenges of startups,” they will discuss putting research into practice in society and the challenge of XPRIZE Healthspan.
YOMI International representative Masumi Murata and at FOREST representative Yuki Koike will speak at a seminar on sea burial and circular funerals at “Let’s Think About the Future of End-of-Life Planning,” held at 大丸神戸店.
Facts
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026
Capacity is 15 people
More than 1,000 people have experienced getting into a coffin
20 years in the world of funeral services
Started its sea burial business in 2007
Established February 2023
Companies mentioned：YOMI International株式会社、at FOREST株式会社、大丸神戸店、朝日新聞出版、啓文社、ブックダム、Forbes JAPAN
Korean beauty brand “BLANCDIVA” launches in Japan for the first time; its signature cushion foundation to go on sale early at ロフト, excluding some stores
リチェルカ automates purchase entry operations with its “Delivery Reconciliation Agent”
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株式会社リチェルカ has begun full-scale provision of its “Delivery Reconciliation Agent,” which automates purchase entry operations. Early adopters have achieved labor-hour reductions of 60% or more. The AI automatically reads delivery slips and invoices and matches them against order and accounts payable data to improve operational efficiency.
【All lectures livestreamed】“ＨＲカンファレンス2026-秋-” to be held in November
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The organizing committee for Japan's HR Department “ＨＲカンファレンス” (株式会社ＨＲビジョン) will hold “ＨＲカンファレンス2026-秋-,” an online event featuring approximately 170 livestreamed lectures over 5 days in November 2026. Participation is free.
【Opening in April 2027】CTIS国際高等学院 partners with 鹿島学園高等学校 - Standardizing support for career paths and English qualifications through partnerships with “未来図” for recommendation-based entrance exam preparation and “MMBH” for IELTS preparation
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株式会社CTIS announced that “CTIS国際高等学院,” a support school for correspondence high schools scheduled to open in Mita, Minato Ward, Tokyo, in April 2027, will partner with 鹿島学園高等学校 and collaborate with リザプロ株式会社 and MMBH株式会社 on career guidance and English qualification preparation.
Facts
Capacity (20 students)
The school has a total capacity of 60 students
Entrance examination fee: 10,000 yen (tax included)
First-year total: 1,980,000 yen
Aiming for CEFR C1 level
Companies mentioned：株式会社CTIS、キャピタル東京インターナショナルスクール、CTIS国際高等学院、鹿島学園高等学校、リザプロ株式会社、MMBH株式会社、MMBH Inc.
株式会社日本経営 will make a special interview available for a limited time on “Waculba,” its online learning service for medical institutions, featuring 香取寛, chairperson of the board of Social Welfare Corporation 奉優会, and 平林孝浩, a director.
10 newly built apartment buildings or 1 nursing home? Real estate investment that avoids “having to keep buying more buildings,” with a 30-year master lease｜Seminar on nursing home investment targeting long-term stable income, to be held in Fukuoka on 10/17
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株式会社セイコー・エステート＆ディベロップメント will hold a nursing home investment seminar in Fukuoka on Oct. 17, 2026, explaining how a single-building lease can generate long-term stable income compared with an investment strategy of buying additional newly built apartments.
Facts
10 newly built apartment buildings
1 nursing home
30-year master lease
Oct. 17, 2026
Capacity: 50 people
Annual rental income of around 10 million yen
The population aged 65 and older in 2025 was... its share of the total population was 29.4%
The population aged 65 and older in 2025 was 36.19 million
The 2026 Harvest Thanksgiving Celebration (HTC) will be held!
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学校法人アジア学院 will hold its 2026 Harvest Thanksgiving Celebration (HTC) on Oct. 17 and 18. The theme is “From Soil to Soul —From soil to life—,” with a worship service, multicultural cuisine, stage performances and other activities planned.
【Judo】A guide to watching the Baku World Championships (5): Day 5! 村尾三四郎, 田嶋剛希 and 田中志歩 to compete
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On the fifth day of the 2026 Baku World Judo Championships (Oct. 8), 村尾三四郎 and 田嶋剛希 will compete in the men's 90kg class, and 田中志歩 in the women's 70kg class, as they vie to defend their titles or reclaim the crown.
GBP to hold a free online webinar on Oct. 28 explaining “Key Points of the JC-STAR Scheme and ★1-Certified Products”
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GBP株式会社 will hold a free online webinar on Oct. 28, 2026, introducing the key points of the JC-STAR scheme and its ★1-certified products (PCS for solar power generation, PCS for storage batteries, and EMS).
Facts
Oct. 28, 2026
14:00～14:30
Grid interconnection requirements to take effect from 2027
Submit a contract application in or after April 2027
For applications submitted from October 2027 onward
On Nov. 11, “Nursing Care Day,” a screening and talk event marking the 10th anniversary of the film “Tsumugu Mono” will be held at Eurospace Shibuya
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株式会社アナログPR will hold a screening and talk event at Eurospace Shibuya on Nov. 11, 2026, “Nursing Care Day,” to mark the 10th anniversary of the release of the film “Tsumugu Mono.”
“huggy cafe: A discussion about babies' sleep” event
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特定非営利活動法人ほっぺ will hold “huggy cafe: A discussion about babies' sleep” in Miki, Hyogo Prefecture, on Oct. 15, 2026. Natsuko Omori will answer questions about infant sleep and offer play activities incorporating a Montessori perspective.
【Construction Industry Survey】The No. 1 issue subcontractors and tradespeople want general contractors to change is “poor site supervisor planning”
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According to a construction industry survey conducted by 株式会社助太刀, the No. 1 issue subcontractors and tradespeople want general contractors to change is “poor site supervisor planning,” and approximately 70% say this has reduced their profits.
[October 10 is Public Bath Day] 60% of people who used to go say the appeal of “a big bath” remains—survey of 6,353 people [Commissioned survey research using primary data for the SEO and AIO era]
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株式会社メディアシーク announced the results of a survey on attitudes toward public baths conducted using the アイコニット・リサーチ survey feature in the アイコニット QR/barcode reader app. Of the 6,353 respondents, the largest group, at 33.0%, said they used to go but have not gone recently; 60% of that group cited “a big bath” as an attraction. “Coffee milk” was also a popular choice of drink after bathing. The company undertakes commissioned surveys using primary data.
クラスター to make its first appearance at “EDIX Osaka 2026,” proposing solutions to help implement plans for the N-E.X.T. High School Initiative
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クラスター株式会社 will make its first appearance at the “9th EDIX Osaka 2026,” held at Grand Cube Osaka from October 13 to 15, 2026, and will propose remote learning and industrial education VR solutions for the N-E.X.T. High School Initiative.
Facts
Original2026年10月13日（火）から15日（木）の3日間
Our booth (3-11)
Can accommodate up to 100,000 simultaneous connections
[Exclusive to ABCマート] K-POP girl group ILLIT stars as models for FILA’s “RULZ 4 LJ,” updated with fall and winter materials; voluminous soles and lace styling add an accent to your look
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ABCマート will launch FILA’s new “RULZ 4 LJ” sneakers on October 8, 2026. The shoes use materials suited to fall and winter, and new campaign visuals featuring K-POP girl group ILLIT as models have also been unveiled.
Facts
Oct. 8, 2026
¥9,790 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社エービーシー・マート、ABCマート、ABC-MART、FILA、BELIFT LAB Inc.、HYBE MUSIC GROUP
Starring Zhang Linghe! Youth love-triangle story “二択の初恋” (original title: 我和我的時光少年) to make its Japanese premiere in December! CSホームドラマチャンネル
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The Chinese drama “二択の初恋” will make its Japanese premiere on CSホームドラマチャンネル starting in December. It stars Zhang Linghe, Dong Enxi and Ren Shihao. Produced by Tencent.
Facts
Japanese premiere starting in December
24 episodes
2021/China
28 episodes in total
2025/China
From 7:00 a.m.
Through October 22 (Thu.)
Companies mentioned：松竹ブロードキャスティング株式会社、Shenzhen Tencent Computer Systems Company Limited、Tencent、BEIJING IQIYI SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.、CSホームドラマチャンネル、スカパー！、J:COM、ひかりTV、auひかりテレビサービス
Bunshun’s comprehensive sports magazine Sports Graphic Number issue 1153, “Two Athletes’ Paths to Growth: The Ultimate Partners Who Make Dreams Come True,” goes on sale Thursday, October 8!
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株式会社文藝春秋 will release issue 1153 of its comprehensive sports magazine Sports Graphic Number on October 8, 2026. This issue focuses on athlete “partners,” featuring pairings such as Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, and Takumi Kuriyama and Takeya Nakamura.
Kento Kaku, who plays a passionate employee in a corporate commercial, draws out キヤノンマーケティングジャパングループ employees’ thoughts in a roundtable video—introducing “the excited people at a company making an incredibly exciting future a reality”
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キヤノンマーケティングジャパン will release a roundtable video on October 8, 2026, featuring Kento Kaku, who appears in its corporate commercial, as interviewer and introducing the thoughts and initiatives of group employees.
Main concept for “2026 MAMA AWARDS” unveiled! Nomination program airs on October 12, with the 1st round of “FANS’ CHOICE” voting opening immediately after the broadcast!
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CJ ENM announced that the nomination announcement program for the “2026 MAMA AWARDS,” to be held at Kyocera Dome Osaka on November 20 and 21, 2026, will air on October 12, followed immediately by the opening of the 1st round of “FANS’ CHOICE” voting. The main concept is “Music Interstellar,” and Visa is the title sponsor.
Facts
2026 MAMA AWARDS
October 12
18:00
Nov. 9
Nov. 20
Saturday, the 21st
20th anniversary
Companies mentioned：CJ ENM、CJ ENM Japan 株式会社、Mnet Plus、Visa、Mnet、Mnet Japan、Mnet Smart+
[Up to 39% OFF] Celebrating the 1st anniversary of the opening of aimme東京池袋店, the hugely popular photo studio among Gen Z—a limited-time special offer
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有限会社三景スタジオ, which operates the photo studio aimme, is holding a limited-time sale from October 1 to November 30, 2026, to celebrate the 1st anniversary of its Tokyo Ikebukuro location. The sale offers special discounts of up to 39% OFF and other perks on photography and rental plans for coming-of-age furisode and graduation hakama.
A “KELTY Multi CAMP Pouch” with a carabiner for neatly storing small items is included as a special supplement with the latest issue of BE-PAL!
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The November issue of BE-PAL includes a carabiner-equipped Multi CAMP Pouch created in collaboration with KELTY as a special supplement. Its major feature also offers a guide to road trips around Japan exploring RV parks and roadside stations.
The November issue of “別マガ,” on sale October 8, features “FGO” on the cover! “アイ・ヘイ・チュー” appears in color at the front to celebrate the release of Vol. 1!
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The November issue of “別冊少年マガジン,” on sale October 8, will feature color pages and a giveaway campaign to celebrate the release of the latest Vol. 23 of “FGO,” Vol. 1 of “アイ・ヘイ・チュー,” the latest Vol. 25 of “アルスラーン戦記,” and Vol. 1 of “ダンジョンの測量士.”
Don’t stop thinking with “because they’re hyperactive” or “because they’re fixated”: A practical guide to developing the ability to assess children in developmental support has been published
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NPO法人ここのば has published a practical guide for developmental support professionals, “療育で変えるのは、子どもではありません ― 発達が気になる子の見立てを育てる、10のことば,” through Amazon KDP. Rather than labeling behavior, the book aims to develop the ability to assess and consider its underlying context.
Facts
10 words
The book presents 10 specific cases
Companies mentioned：NPO法人ここのば、特定非営利活動法人ここのば、Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing、KDP、SUPER SCHOOL、GLOBAL GAME、Shinka Studio、マインクラフト、Roblox、Canva、Scratch
[Musclemen × Japan’s renowned sake] Musclemen group 筋肉紳士集団ALLOUT to appear at “有楽祭2026” at 東京交通会館 in Yurakucho! Bringing the excitement with a muscle-themed bon dance and exercise show
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筋肉紳士集団ALLOUT, operated by 株式会社スマイルアカデミー, will appear at the opening event of “有楽祭2026,” held at 東京交通会館 on October 16, bringing the excitement with a muscle-themed bon dance and exercise show.
“A dark pillow for a dark room?” The relaxation pillow brand “王様” adds chic black to give rooms a refined look! Black options are being added in succession to “王様の足枕,” “王様の背中枕” and “王様の膝下枕”
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まくら株式会社 and Beech株式会社 have added a new black color to the foot, back and under-knee pillows in the relaxation pillow brand “王様” and have begun sales.
Facts
Original王様の足枕 2,980円(税込)
King's Back Pillow, ¥3,480 (tax included)
King's Under-Knee Pillow, ¥5,980 (tax included)
More than 1 million units sold to date
Microbeads (approximately 0.5 mm in diameter)
95% filled with ultra-fine beads (approximately 0.5 mm in diameter)
●Limited to 5,000 units● Skyline GT-R (BNR32) key rings on sale for a limited time in Asakusa!
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CAMSHOP.JP, a brand of 株式会社フェイス, is selling 3D key rings featuring the Skyline GT-R (BNR32) for a limited time at Asakusa ROX, with only 5,000 available.
【天丼・天ぷら本舗 さん天】Grand menu revamped starting Oct. 8 (Thu)!
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天丼・天ぷら本舗 さん天, operated by サトフードサービス株式会社, will revamp its grand menu on Oct. 8, 2026, and begin offering dishes at new prices, including the “Chicken Tempura Bowl” and the returning “Chikuwa and Egg with Jumbo Shrimp Tempura Bowl.”
Facts
Starting Oct. 8, 2026 (Thu)
Shrimp Tempura Bowl” (¥590, tax included)
Chicken Tempura Bowl ¥790 (tax included)
Save compared with ordering separately for an additional ¥120
Chikuwa and Egg with Jumbo Shrimp Tempura Bowl ¥890 (tax included)
A tempura bowl can be changed to a set meal for an additional ¥300
About 90% of golfers have struggled with club selection! チキンゴルフ surveys how club choice affects scores
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チキンゴルフ, operated by 株式会社クリア, surveyed 241 golfers about club selection. About 90% said they had struggled with it, with shots falling short being the most common mistake. Although golfers tend to prioritize the distance remaining, fewer than 20% know their carry distances, making this a challenge to improving their scores.
一般社団法人いきいきライフ協会 recognized as a full member (excellent service provider) of 全終協, an industry group under the jurisdiction of 厚生労働省
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一般社団法人いきいきライフ協会 has been recognized as a full member (excellent service provider) of 全国終身サポート事業者協会（全終協）, an industry group under the jurisdiction of 厚生労働省.
689Cloud launches “SecureMail-M” for sharing medical DX data, replacing CD-ROMs and fax
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689Cloud PTE Ltd. has launched SecureMail-M, a cloud service that enables the secure sharing of referral letters and DICOM image data between medical institutions. It can be used with existing services such as Gmail and Outlook, complies with the “3 ministries, 2 guidelines” framework, and has been adopted in advance by 埼玉医科大学国際医療センター.
Facts
Aiming for adoption by 100 medical institutions in Japan
Member organizations of the 身元保証相談士協会🄬 obtain “excellent service provider certification (full member)” from 全終協, an industry group under the jurisdiction of 厚生労働省
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2 member organizations of the General Incorporated Association 身元保証相談士協会 have obtained excellent service provider certification (full member) from 全終協, an industry group under the jurisdiction of 厚生労働省.
AI is reshaping the industry landscape—consolidation gathers pace in IT services and SaaS. An analysis of M&A trends and the performance of major players
SUNO prompt dictionary “prompt-jukebox” launches a feature that lets users tap words capturing an artist’s signature style to add them to prompts
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株式会社スポルアップ has launched a feature in prompt-jukebox, a Japanese-language artist prompt dictionary for the AI music generation service SUNO, that lets users tap words capturing an artist’s signature style to add them to prompts. It has also begun accepting requests for artists not yet listed and aims to include 10,000 artists by the end of the year.
The next-generation JBL WAVE series lets you choose your preferred fit and powerful JBL sound from 3 styles: JBL WAVE BUDS 3, JBL WAVE BEAM 3 and JBL WAVE FLEX 3
Crunchyroll Manga expands its reach in English-speaking markets
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Link-U Group and Crunchyroll have expanded the availability of the manga distribution service Crunchyroll Manga to 11 additional countries beyond the US and Canada, and have begun offering over 250 titles.
THE SEVEN-produced ちるらん 新撰組鎮魂歌 and Netflix series 今際の国のアリス Season 3 (production assistance) score major international award wins! Take home awards in a total of 8 categories as Japan’s representative at AACA2026‼
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株式会社THE SEVEN-produced ちるらん 新撰組鎮魂歌 and Netflix series 今際の国のアリス Season 3 received numerous awards and nominations at AACA2026 and the ATA.
Facts
AACA2026
31st ASIAN TELEVISION AWARDS
Streamed in more than 100 countries and regions worldwide
Reached the TOP 10 in 47 countries
Selected to represent Japan in a total of 5 categories
Nominated in a total of 6 categories
Won National Winner awards in a total of 3 categories
Nominated in a total of 7 categories
Companies mentioned：株式会社THE SEVEN、THE SEVEN、Netflix、ROBOT、Digital Frontier、HBO Max、U-NEXT、TBSホールディングス、ウォルト・ディズニー・ジャパン、Legendary Entertainment、THE SEVEN US, INC.
World-first launch: TikTok live commerce channel Tsubame Channel’s new beauty item métera tops 7.5 million yen in sales in about 10 minutes
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株式会社Sホールディングス-operated TikTok live commerce channel Tsubame Channel held the world’s first sale of 合同会社LAÉSSE’s new beauty item métera. Sales exceeded 7.5 million yen in about 10 minutes from launch.
Get the latest on how advertising is changing with the rise of AI! The revised 6th edition of an introductory guide to the advertising industry has been published, featuring the daily lives of people working in advertising companies and their operations, as well as media companies and partner firms.
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株式会社秀和システム新社 will publish 図解入門業界研究 最新 広告業界の動向とカラクリがよくわかる本［第6版］ on October 23, 2026. This introductory book explains the changing realities of the advertising industry, including the impact of generative AI.
【漢康-KY創】FBD Biologics Limited announces that it has filed an application with the TFDA for a clinical trial (IND) of the new drug HCB303
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
漢康-KY創 announced that its subsidiary FBD Biologics filed an application with Taiwan’s TFDA for a clinical trial of the new drug HCB303, a trispecific fusion protein targeting solid tumors. The U.S. IND has been approved, and the Taiwan application is pending review.
Facts
漢康-KY創’s subsidiary FBD Biologics Limited filed an application with Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) for a clinical trial (IND) of the new drug HCB303 on Oct. 7, 115.
HCB303 is an in-house developed tri-specific fusion protein biologic intended for development in the treatment of solid tumors.
The US IND for HCB303 has been cleared by the US FDA to proceed to clinical development.
The company expects to conduct Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III human clinical trials in sequence after obtaining approval from the competent authorities and ethics review.
The global oncology drug market was about US$291 billion in 2025.
In consideration of trade secrets and future business strategies, the company will not disclose the cumulative R&D expenses for any individual new drug under development.
This announcement concerns only the filing of an IND application and does not mean that HCB303 has been approved for marketing or that its safety and efficacy have been confirmed.
【頌勝科技】announces that its cumulative disposals of securities over the past year have reached the reporting threshold
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
頌勝科技 announced that its cumulative disposals of securities over the past year have reached the reporting threshold. The securities were TSMC shares, with a total value of approximately NT$155 million and disposal gains of NT$3.65 million. The transaction with a related party was for investment purposes.
【國碩】announces a compensation plan for subsidiary 禾迅綠電(股)公司’s 115 cash capital increase, adjusting the number of shares to be issued and extending the payment period for designated subscribers
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
國碩科技 subsidiary 禾迅綠電 adjusted the number of shares to be issued in its cash capital increase to 2,250,000 and extended the payment deadline to Nov. 6, 115. It also offered shareholders who had paid a compensation option to withdraw their subscriptions with interest, in order to protect their rights.
Facts
禾迅綠電 adjusted the number of common shares to be issued in its 115 cash capital increase from 6,250,000 to 2,250,000.
禾迅綠電 maintained the cash capital increase issue price at NT$27 per share, for total proceeds of NT$60,750,000.
禾迅綠電 extended the payment period for designated subscribers to Nov. 6, 115.
Shareholders who have paid for 禾迅綠電 shares but do not wish to subscribe may apply for a refund of their payment with interest.
禾迅綠電 Chairman 黃文瑞 pledged to compensate anyone whose rights are harmed by the adjustment to the number of shares issued.
【奇鋐】announces that the Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau searched its Xinzhuang plant and investigated employees
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
奇鋐 announced that the Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau searched for specific employees at its Xinzhuang plant on 115/10/7. The investigation relates to subsidiary 富世達’s 112 application for listing. The company is cooperating with the investigation in accordance with the law and stressed that its operations are unaffected.
Facts
The investigation is related to matters concerning subsidiary 富世達股份有限公司’s application for listing in 112.
奇鋐 is cooperating with the relevant investigation procedures in accordance with the law.
The incident has no impact on 奇鋐’s operations or financial business.
【富世達】announces that the Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau searched its Xinzhuang plant and investigated employees
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
富世達 (6805) announced that the Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau visited its Xinzhuang plant on Oct. 7, 115, to investigate specific employees. The investigation relates to matters concerning its application for listing in 112. The company is cooperating in accordance with the law and stressed that its operations are unaffected.
Facts
富世達 is cooperating with the relevant investigation procedures of the Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau in accordance with the law.
The search and investigation primarily concern matters related to 富世達’s application for listing in 112.
富世達 announced that the incident has no impact on the company’s operations or financial business.
【大東】announces that its board, under authorization granted by the 115 shareholders’ meeting, resolved on the pricing and other matters related to a private placement of common shares
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
大東 (1441) announced that its board resolved on Oct. 7, 115, to conduct a private placement of common shares under authorization from the shareholders’ meeting. The shares will be subscribed to by insiders and related parties. A total of 2,352,942 shares will be issued at NT$8.5 per share to strengthen working capital and improve the financial structure.
Facts
大東 held a board meeting on Oct. 7, 115, and resolved to conduct a private placement of common shares.
The private placement price was set at NT$8.5 per share.
The subscribers in the private placement include insiders and related parties, such as Chairman 陳修忠 and General Manager 陳建州.
The private placement comprises a total of 2,352,942 shares.
The proceeds from the private placement will be used to strengthen working capital, repay borrowings, and improve the financial structure.
【上福】announces a cybersecurity incident at its major subsidiary Katun Corporation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
上福 announced that its subsidiary Katun Corporation experienced a cybersecurity incident involving abnormal access to some systems. An assessment found no data leakage and no material impact on operations. The company has activated its response mechanism and strengthened its defenses.
Facts
Katun Corporation discovered an information security incident on Oct. 7, 115, involving abnormal access to some information systems.
Katun Corporation has activated its cybersecurity incident response mechanism, including isolating equipment, controlling access privileges, and inspecting systems.
The current assessment found no leakage of personal information, confidential documents, or important documents.
The incident has no material impact on 上福’s operations.
Katun Corporation will strengthen information security management, remote access controls, network security defenses, and employee information security training.
【漢康-KY創】announces the status of its commitments made when applying for an initial primary listing on the Innovation Board and subsequent implementation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
漢康-KY創 announced the status of its commitments for its Innovation Board listing, stating that it had no material transactions with related party 復宏漢霖 in the third quarter of 115, in accordance with the commitments reviewed by the audit committee and board.
Facts
漢康-KY創 issued an announcement on Oct. 7, 115, explaining the implementation status of its commitments made for its initial primary listing on the Innovation Board.
漢康-KY創 pledged that future transactions with 復宏漢霖 must first be approved by the audit committee before being submitted to the board for discussion.
As of the third quarter of 115, no transactions between 漢康-KY創 and 復宏漢霖 had a material impact on the company.
漢康-KY創’s company code is 7827, and its full name is 英屬開曼群島商漢康生技股份有限公司.
【鑽石投資】announces the status of its commitments made when initially applying for a stock listing and subsequent implementation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
鑽石生技投資股份有限公司 announced the implementation status of its commitments made for its initial listing, including disposing of cross-held shares and strengthening corporate governance and information disclosure, and confirmed that all commitments had been fulfilled.
Facts
The company has completed the disposal of all shares it held in 合一生技股份有限公司.
The number of independent directors is at least two-thirds of the total number of board seats.
The chairman’s approval authority for acquiring or disposing of assets has been reduced to NT$300 million.
The company has held investor conferences quarterly since the fourth quarter of 112.
Insiders and the top 10 shareholders have pledged not to withdraw all their shares until 4 years after the stock listing.
【鑽石投資】 announces changes in the number of shares and fair value of all investment targets, as well as the company's net asset value per share and cash and cash equivalents balance.
鑽石生技投資股份有限公司 announced on Oct. 7, 115, changes in the number of shares held in its investments, fair value changes, net asset value per share, and cash balance for September 115.
Companies mentioned：鑽石生技投資股份有限公司、永笙-KY、醣基生醫、Syncell Inc.、Theia Medical Technology Co. Ltd.、地天泰農業生技股份有限公司、欣耀生醫、優億股份有限公司、Rejuvenate Bio Inc.、Bilayer Therapeutics Inc.、EyeYon Medical Ltd.、Kendall Capital Partners I, L.P.、鑽石一號投資股份有限公司、鑽石高新投資、臺灣證券交易所股份有限公司
【中環】Announcement of the Company's Disposal of Securities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
中環 announced the sale of 光聖 shares for more than NT$330 million, generating a profit of about NT$13 million, as part of an adjustment to its investment portfolio.
Facts
Original中環於115/10/1至115/10/7期間處分光聖普通股208仟股。
The total proceeds from the sale were NT$335,741,763.
The sale generated a gain of NT$12,998,589.
After the sale, 中環 held 5,000 shares of 光聖, representing a 0.01% stake.
The specific purpose of the securities sale was portfolio investment.
【中環】Announcement of the Company's Acquisition of Securities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
中環 announced the acquisition of 南亞科 shares in a transaction worth more than NT$300 million, aimed at optimizing its investment portfolio; its stake remains small.
Facts
Original中環取得南亞科普通股605仟股
The total transaction amount was NT$304,685,899.
The transaction price was NT$503.61 per share.
The cumulative holding was 814,000 shares of 南亞科, representing a 0.02% stake.
【寶成】 announces matters concerning continuing connected transactions on behalf of its important subsidiary 裕元工業(集團)有限公司 (“裕元工業”).
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
寶成工業 subsidiary 裕元工業 and its parent company 寶成工業 signed a new continuing connected transactions agreement, effective through the end of 118, and will convene a shareholders' meeting for approval.
Facts
裕元工業 entered into a continuing connected transactions agreement with 寶成工業 on Oct. 7, 115.
The new continuing connected transactions agreement will be effective for three years, through Dec. 31, 118.
寶成工業 holds 51.36% of 裕元工業's shares.
裕元工業 expects to send a circular for an extraordinary general meeting to shareholders on or before Nov. 6, 115.
【中環】Announcement of the Company's Acquisition of Securities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
中環 (2323) announced the acquisition of 446 thousand ordinary shares of 波若威 for a total of more than NT$300 million, bringing its stake to 0.16%, to optimize its investment portfolio.
Facts
The securities acquired by 中環 were ordinary shares of 波若威.
The transaction period was from Sept. 8, 115, to Oct. 7, 115.
The transaction involved 446 thousand shares at NT$684.26 per share.
The total transaction amount was NT$305,179,050.
The specific purpose of this acquisition of securities is for the investment portfolio.
As of the announcement, 中環 held a cumulative 146,675 shares of 波若威, representing a 0.16% stake.
【振樺電】 announces that holders of the company's privately placed Class A preferred shares have applied to convert them into privately placed ordinary shares.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
振樺電 (8114) announced that holders of its privately placed Class A preferred shares applied on Oct. 7, 115, to convert a total of 31,153,147 shares into privately placed ordinary shares. The company will deliver the new shares on Oct. 8 at a one-for-one ratio. The conversion is permitted under the terms of the preferred shares, which allow applications after three months from their issuance in 106.
Facts
振樺電 announced on Oct. 7, 115, that shareholders had applied to convert their shares into privately placed ordinary shares.
振樺電 issued its privately placed Class A preferred shares on Oct. 16, 106.
振樺電 will deliver privately placed ordinary shares at a one-for-one ratio.
振樺電 will deliver 31,153,147 privately placed ordinary shares on Oct. 8, 115.
【旺宏】 to hold a 2026 third-quarter investor conference.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
旺宏電子 (company code 2337) announced that it will hold a third-quarter investor conference online at 4 p.m. on Oct. 27, 2026, to present its operating results for the quarter. Detailed financial information is available on the Market Observation Post System.
Facts
旺宏電子 will hold its 2026 third-quarter investor conference on Oct. 27, 115.
Original本次法人說明會的舉行時間為16時00分。
The investor conference will be held online.
The investor conference will present 旺宏電子's operating results for the third quarter of 2026.
【鴻勁】 announces that it has been invited to participate in 元大證券's U.S. overseas roadshow (NDR).
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
鴻勁 announced that it has been invited to participate in a U.S. overseas roadshow organized by 元大證券 from Oct. 13 to 20, 115, to brief international investors on the company's current operations and development plans.
Facts
鴻勁 (company code 7769) announced that it has been invited to participate in the U.S. overseas roadshow (NDR) organized by 元大證券.
The investor conference will take place from Oct. 13, 115, to Oct. 20, 115.
Original本次法人說明會的時間定於每日09時00分開始。
The investor conference will be held in the United States.
鴻勁 will use this U.S. NDR to explain the company's operating overview.
【福懋油】 corrects Appendix 4 to its 115 second-quarter consolidated financial statements.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
福懋油 (1225) corrected Appendix 4 to its Q2 115 consolidated financial statements, revising the amount of related-party receivables subsequently collected from NT$10,886 to NT$69,491. The corrected information has been uploaded to the Market Observation Post System.
Facts
福懋油脂股份有限公司 issued a correction notice on 115年10月7日, revising the post-period collection amount for receivables from related parties in Note 4 of its consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of fiscal 115.
Before the correction, the post-period collection amount for receivables from related parties was NT$10,886.
After the correction, the post-period collection amount for receivables from related parties was NT$69,491.
福懋油 re-uploaded the revised financial statements to the correction and supplementary correction section of the Market Observation Post System.
The investor conference is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on 115年10月13日.
The investor conference will be held at the Information Exhibition Center on the first floor of the Stock Exchange's 101 office building at No. 7, Section 5, Xinyi Road, Taipei.
The investor conference will provide an introduction to the company and an overview of its operations.