# AI News 180m Report｜2026-10-14 03:00–06:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 82 items from 4 sources; Taiwan, 48 items from 3 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Rail Transport Statistics Survey — Rail and Tram Passenger Transport: Passenger Train and Passenger Car Kilometers Traveled, by Regional Transport Bureau

- Published: 2026-10-13T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/dbview?sid=0003423099
- anchor: #n3356825

Metadata for the Rail Transport Statistics Survey by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Information on a statistical table showing passenger train and passenger car kilometers traveled in rail and tram passenger transport, by Regional Transport Bureau.

## Rail Transport Statistics Survey — Rail and Tram Passenger Transport: Passenger-Kilometers, by Regional Transport Bureau

- Published: 2026-10-13T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/dbview?sid=0003423097
- anchor: #n3356824

Metadata for the Rail Transport Statistics Survey by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. Information on a statistical table showing passenger-kilometers in rail and tram passenger transport, by Regional Transport Bureau.

Facts:
- Total data records: 5698

## Rail Transport Statistics Survey — Rail and Tram Passenger Transport: Passenger Operating Kilometers and Passenger Volume, by Regional Transport Bureau

- Published: 2026-10-13T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/dbview?sid=0003423095
- anchor: #n3356823
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省

Metadata for the Rail Transport Statistics Survey by the 国土交通省. A monthly statistical table showing passenger operating kilometers and passenger volume in rail and tram passenger transport, by Regional Transport Bureau.

Facts:
- Total data records: 5920
- Statistical table ID: 0003423095

## Construction Work Orders Received Dynamics Survey — Construction Work Orders Received Dynamics Survey: Orders Received from the Private Sector and Others, Monthly, August 2026

- Published: 2026-10-13T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/stat-search/files?layout=datalist&toukei=00600130&tstat=000001015811&cycle=1&year=20260&month=23070908&tclass1=000001168706&tclass2=000001168709
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4325361-en.html
- anchor: #n3356822

The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism released data for August 2026 from the Construction Work Orders Received Dynamics Survey (orders received from the private sector and others). Figures based on a new estimation method have been published since April of Reiwa 3.

Facts:
- August 2026
- Number of files included: 5

## Construction Work Orders Received Dynamics Survey — Construction Work Orders Received Dynamics Survey: Value of Orders Received, Monthly, August 2026

- Published: 2026-10-13T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/stat-search/files?layout=datalist&toukei=00600130&tstat=000001015811&cycle=1&year=20260&month=23070908&tclass1=000001168706&tclass2=000001168707
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4325360-en.html
- anchor: #n3356820

Monthly data for August 2026 from the Construction Work Orders Received Dynamics Survey, released by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. It includes figures based on the new estimation method used since April of Reiwa 3.

Facts:
- August 2026
- Number of files included: 5

## Number of Motor Vehicles in Use — Monthly, July 2026

- Published: 2026-10-13T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/stat-search/files?layout=datalist&toukei=00600700&tstat=000001109495&cycle=1&year=20260&month=23070907
- anchor: #n3356818

Information on the monthly statistical dataset for the number of motor vehicles in use as of July 2026, released by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

Facts:
- July 2026
- 2026-10-13
- 202607
- 1 (XLS 1)

## Rail Transport Statistics Survey — Monthly, June 2026

- Published: 2026-10-13T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/stat-search/files?layout=datalist&toukei=00600350&tstat=000001011026&cycle=1&year=20260&month=12040606
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4325358-en.html
- anchor: #n3356815
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省

Information on the monthly dataset for June 2026 from the Rail Transport Statistics Survey, released by the 国土交通省.

Facts:
- June 2026
- Number of files included: 22

## Shipbuilding and Ship Machinery Statistics Survey — Shipbuilding Survey, Monthly, April 2026

- Published: 2026-10-13T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/stat-search/files?layout=datalist&toukei=00600300&tstat=000001017194&cycle=1&year=20260&month=12040604&tclass1=000001032132
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4325357-en.html
- anchor: #n3356813

Overview of the monthly dataset for April 2026 from the Shipbuilding and Ship Machinery Statistics Survey by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

Facts:
- April 2026
- Number of files included: 12

## Construction Work Orders Received Dynamics Survey — Construction Work Orders Received Dynamics Survey: Orders Received from Public Institutions, Monthly, August 2026

- Published: 2026-10-13T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/stat-search/files?layout=datalist&toukei=00600130&tstat=000001015811&cycle=1&year=20260&month=23070908&tclass1=000001168706&tclass2=000001168708
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4325356-en.html
- anchor: #n3356811

Metadata for August 2026 from the Construction Work Orders Received Dynamics Survey (orders received from public institutions), released by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. A new estimation method has been applied since April of Reiwa 3.

Facts:
- August 2026
- Number of files included: 7
- April of Reiwa 3

## Crop Statistics Survey — Crop Conditions Survey (paddy and upland rice, wheat and barley, pulses, sweet potatoes, forage crops, and industrial crops): Preliminary Report on Planted Area of Rice for Reiwa 8 and Forecast Yield as of September 25, Annual, 2026

- Published: 2026-10-13T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 政府統計 e-Stat
- Original: https://www.e-stat.go.jp/stat-search/files?layout=datalist&toukei=00500215&tstat=000001013427&cycle=7&year=20260&month=0&tclass1=000001032288&tclass2=000001032292&tclass3=000001244318
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4325355-en.html
- anchor: #n3356810

The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries released a preliminary report from the Crop Statistics Survey on the planted area of rice for Reiwa 8 and the forecast yield as of September 25.

Facts:
- Reiwa 8
- 2026
- September 25

## AI chips are getting stronger through more than just process technology! Advanced packaging emerges as a new key, with 台積電's strategy in focus

- Published: 2026-10-14T04:40:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6629780
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4325110-en.html
- anchor: #n3355498
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、華爾街日報、英特爾、超微、輝達、應用材料

本文指出AI晶片競爭焦點已從製程微縮轉移至先進封裝技術。台積電透過擴充封裝產能及發展立體堆疊技術，強化其在AI供應鏈中的關鍵地位，同時應用材料等設備商亦受惠於此趨勢。

Facts:
- 台積電 (2330-TW) is converting old wafer fabs into packaging facilities and expanding related capacity severalfold.
- 應用材料 (AMAT-US) forecasts growth of more than 70% in packaging-related revenue this year.
- 輝達 is using technology developed by 台積電 to integrate AI computing chips and high-bandwidth memory (HBM) in a single advanced packaging unit.
- 超微 (AMD-US) and 英特爾 (INTC-US) are changing the design of large central processing units, integrating multiple chips to improve yields.
- Advanced packaging technology allows chips with different functions to be combined more flexibly, without relying entirely on process miniaturization.

## 黑石集團總裁警告：英國、法國與歐洲面臨的財政風險比美國更嚴峻

- Published: 2026-10-14T04:30:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6629256
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4325111-en.html
- anchor: #n3355499
- Companies mentioned: 黑石集團、印度塔塔集團

黑石集團總裁Jon Gray於新德里經濟論壇警告，英法歐財政風險高於美國，因歐洲成長低且赤字大。美國則因AI投資推高名目成長而暫緩債務壓力。

Facts:
- 黑石集團總裁Jon Gray在新德里經濟論壇上警告，歐洲的財政風險比美國更嚴峻。
- Gray said Europe's economic growth is low and its deficits are very large, creating acute near-term pressures.
- If government deficits exceed 100% of GDP, they can give rise to challenges such as housing affordability, tax increases and cuts to social welfare.
- Fueled by the AI boom, investment in data centers, chips and power is attracting substantial capital to the US and boosting nominal growth.
- 黑石集團將持續投資電力、數位基礎設施、國防與生命科學。

## Who decides AI safety? OpenAI and Anthropic accused of seeking control over evaluation reports

- Published: 2026-10-14T04:00:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6629698
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4325088-en.html
- anchor: #n3355374
- Companies mentioned: OpenAI、Anthropic、Accenture、Faculty、Hugging Face、METR、Redwood Research

A Reuters report says OpenAI and Anthropic are at odds over the release of AI safety evaluation reports. Though they publicly support independence, they have sought control in practice to protect confidential information, highlighting the blurred line between intellectual property and risk disclosure.

Facts:
- Although OpenAI and Anthropic have publicly supported independent publication of findings by external evaluation organizations, they have sought significant control over the content released during negotiations.
- The two companies have sought control over report content to prevent the leakage of trade secrets.
- Anthropic CEO 阿莫戴 (Dario Amodei) said last month that external evaluators should be able to publish significant findings without editorial control.
- As of October 8, negotiations between Anthropic and some evaluation organizations appeared to have shifted.
- The superintelligence agreement signed by the White House and major AI companies late last month lists independent evaluations as one of four safety measures.
- The nonprofit organizations METR and Redwood Research originally planned a two-day investigation, but it was extended to three visits totaling six days.

## Are US stocks too optimistic? Citi indicator flashes warning, prompting withdrawal of overweight call

- Published: 2026-10-14T03:20:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6629783
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4325087-en.html
- anchor: #n3355375
- Companies mentioned: 花旗集團、C-US、高盛、GS-US

花旗集團因POLLS指標顯示市場情緒過熱，於13日撤回美股加碼建議並平倉標普500等權重指數多頭部位，採取戰術性降險措施。

Facts:
- 花旗集團於13日撤回對美股的「加碼」建議。
- Citi closed its long position in the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index.
- Citi's POLLS indicator recently reached levels historically associated with market peaks.
- The S&P 500 Equal Weight Index assigns roughly the same weight to each stock.
- 高盛 raised its global equity rating to overweight on Monday.

## US retail investor army is back! Daily trading in single-stock options tops US$700 billion, the highest since the 2021 meme-stock frenzy

- Published: 2026-10-14T03:10:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6629290
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4325089-en.html
- anchor: #n3355376
- Companies mentioned: 美國獨立投資觀禮公司、美國個人投資者協會、嘉信理財、城堡證券、FactSet

US retail investor enthusiasm is heating up, with daily trading in single-stock options reaching US$700 billion, a new high since the 2021 meme-stock frenzy. An AAII survey showed bullish sentiment rebounding, while funds are focused on short-term volatility in AI and chip stocks. Some cautious investors are shifting to dividend ETFs, leaving the market cautiously optimistic overall but facing greater volatility risks.

Facts:
- The recent daily notional value of US single-stock options trading has been about US$700 billion, returning to levels seen during the 2021 meme-stock frenzy.
- More than half of current single-stock options trading volume is concentrated in contracts with less than two weeks until expiration.
- A survey by the 美國個人投資者協會 (AAII) found that the proportion of retail investors expecting the market to rise over the next six months climbed to 40.3%.
- 嘉信理財 clients' largest purchases last month were in the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index ETF.
- FactSet estimates that S&P earnings will rise about 30% year over year in Q3 this year, with full-year profits up about 33%.

## “Europe must join the race!” 黃仁勳 previews US$2 billion in AI investment

- Published: 2026-10-14T02:20:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6629779
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4325069-en.html
- anchor: #n3355108
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、NVDA-US、Doctolib、Genesis AI、Pigment、Entalpic、Mistral AI、Anthropic、OpenAI

輝達 CEO Jensen Huang announced a $2 billion European investment plan in Paris and investments in several French startups. He stressed that Europe needs to join the AI race and praised open-source models as a way to catch up with the United States.

Facts:
- 輝達 CEO Jensen Huang said in Paris that the company plans to announce $2 billion in European investments over the next week.
- 輝達 is continuing its $8 billion investment in the region over the past year.
- 輝達 announced new funding for French startups including Doctolib, Genesis AI, Pigment and Entalpic.
- Mistral's latest model was trained using 4,000 Grace Blackwell chips.
- Doctolib's deal valued the company at about 3.6 billion euros, below the 5.8 billion euros it was valued at during its 2022 fundraising.

## When will AI spending cool? 高盛 watches three key signals, two have already emerged

- Published: 2026-10-14T02:10:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6629724
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4325070-en.html
- anchor: #n3355109
- Companies mentioned: 高盛、標普500、那斯達克、博通、SpaceX

Bobby Molavi, a senior macro trader at 高盛, warned that risks are emerging behind the AI investment boom. Two signals have already appeared: a divergence between stock prices and earnings, and a reassessment of financing risks. Market concentration is at a record high and liquidity is deteriorating, requiring investors to be alert to adjustment risks from slowing capital spending growth.

Facts:
- Bobby Molavi, a senior macro trader at 高盛, said two of the three signals that could indicate whether the AI capital spending cycle is nearing a turning point have already appeared.
- Assets tied to the AI ecosystem, including large technology companies, are worth between $25 trillion and $30 trillion.
- More than $500 billion in debt has been issued this year to support AI infrastructure construction, and yields on several prominent AI-related financings have continued to rise.
- 美國每月股權發行筆數從5月的65筆降至9月的24筆，季度發行總額由第二季的2,520億美元降至第三季的930億美元。
- 10 core AI-related stocks account for about 40% of the 標普500's total market capitalization. The market value of just 5 stocks is equivalent to the combined value of the other 434 stocks.
- The average daily order-book liquidity in U.S. stocks has fallen 21% since 2023, while order-book depth per $1 billion in trading volume has declined by about 93%.
- Buybacks by 標普500 constituents rose 20% year over year in the second quarter, and U.S. full-year buyback authorizations are expected to reach a record high.

## Vatican: Pope Leo XIV has lower right lung lobe removed, diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma

- Published: 2026-10-14T05:48:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610140009.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4325398-en.html
- anchor: #n3356910
- Companies mentioned: 梵蒂岡新聞網、中央社、義大利晚郵報、Corriere della Sera、傑梅利醫院、Policlinico Gemelli

Pope Leo XIV underwent lung surgery at 傑梅利醫院, where his lower right lung lobe was removed. He was then diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma. The 90-minute operation was successful, with no complications.

Facts:
- Lasting 90 minutes
- A hospital room on the tenth floor
- Announced shortly before 10 p.m. tonight

## Uncertainty over U.S.-Iran war clouds outlook as international oil prices move in opposite directions

- Published: 2026-10-14T05:46:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202610140008.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4325399-en.html
- anchor: #n3356911
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、紐約商品交易所

International oil prices fluctuated sharply amid uncertainty over the U.S.-Iran war. New York West Texas Intermediate crude for November delivery settled at $94.14 per barrel, up 0.43%; London North Sea Brent crude for December delivery settled at $105.69 per barrel, down 0.9%.

Facts:
- Settled at $94.14 per barrel
- Up 40 cents, or 0.43%
- Settled at $105.69 per barrel
- Down 96 cents, or 0.9%

## 梵蒂岡: Pope Leo XIV's lung surgery successfully completed

- Published: 2026-10-14T05:08:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610140007.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4325119-en.html
- anchor: #n3355915
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、法新社、梵蒂岡

梵蒂岡 announced that Pope Leo XIV successfully underwent surgery to remove a lung nodule at a Rome hospital. His recovery is expected to take about one week.

Facts:
- Aged 71
- Since becoming the leader of the Catholic Church on May 8, 2025
- Recovery period of about one week

## Protests in support of student demonstrators spread across France, with more than 160,000 taking to the streets

- Published: 2026-10-14T04:26:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610140006.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4325106-en.html
- anchor: #n3355497

More than 160,000 people took to the streets in France in support of student demonstrators. Interior Ministry figures showed participation was much higher than at the previous protest, while unions estimated the turnout at 480,000. With Macron's term nearing its end, the protest wave poses a challenge to him, and violent clashes broke out in some cities.

Facts:
- About 161,500 people took part in the rally
- The Interior Ministry reported that 71,500 people took part in nationwide protests on the 8th
- Nationwide participation reached 480,000
- A total of 41,500 people took part in the march

## U.S. ambassador to Greece denies allegations after White House calls for resignation over bribery scandal

- Published: 2026-10-14T03:42:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610140005.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4325084-en.html
- anchor: #n3355373
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、福斯新聞頻道、美國國家廣播公司新聞網、華爾街日報

季伏爾, the U.S. ambassador to Greece, was implicated in a bribery scandal, and the White House called for his resignation. 季伏爾 denied the allegations and said his tenure may be over.

Facts:
- $100,000 in personal credit card debt
- 現年57歲的季伏爾

## Trump says Houthi movement seeks to drive up oil prices ahead of U.S. midterms, condemns its despicable conduct

- Published: 2026-10-14T03:18:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202610140004.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4325076-en.html
- anchor: #n3355228
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、路透社、真實社群

U.S. President Trump accused Yemen's Houthi rebels of seeking to drive up oil prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, and warned that he would continue to monitor the group's attacks on Saudi Arabia.

Facts:
- His warning will remain in effect through the end of the U.S. midterm elections on Nov. 3
- Causing 13 deaths
- More than 300 people injured

## Independently developed Embroid, an embroidery-specific AI agent that creates embroidery machine data through conversation, and launched a demonstration test

- Published: 2026-10-14T05:02:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000081.000041726.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4325118-en.html
- anchor: #n3355914
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ウォーカー、Brother、Janome、Bernina、Husqvarna、Pfaff

株式会社ウォーカー independently developed Embroid, an embroidery-specific AI agent that creates data for embroidery machines through conversation, and launched a demonstration test.

Facts:
- 23 techniques
- Outputs in 5 formats
- 90 mm wide
- 91×50 mm
- 14 types of stitching
- 100×100 mm
- 16 types of stitching
- 21 types
- from 49 times
- to 1 time
- from 55 times
- to 21 times
- 100 mm frame
- approximately 60 mm

## Sixth Dotonbori Glico Sign to come down at the end of November 2026; seventh-generation sign to be unveiled in spring 27

- Published: 2026-10-14T04:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000671.000001124.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4325096-en.html
- anchor: #n3355496
- Companies mentioned: 江崎グリコ株式会社、Glico

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Facts:
- End of November 2026
- Spring 27
- Approximately 140,000 LED chips

## “鉄道×チャリ”で日本を再発見する新・旅番組「大人のチャリ×鉄道旅」2夜連続放送！旅人も発表！11月11日（水）・12日（木）よる9時

- Published: 2026-10-14T04:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001071.000125910.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4325097-en.html
- anchor: #n3355495
- Companies mentioned: BS日テレ、BS日テレ４Ｋ

BS日テレ will air the new show “Adult Bicycle × Railway Journeys” on 2 consecutive nights, Nov. 11 and 12. The first night follows actor Joji Tanaka on a journey through Shizuoka Prefecture, and the second follows actor Udo Suzuki through Shimane Prefecture.

Facts:
- 2 consecutive nights
- 9 p.m.
- 9:54 p.m.
- Nov. 11 (Wed.)
- Nov. 12 (Thu.)

## Kanako Momota and Takuya Kusakawa, a pair of former classmates, named new ambassadors for PAL CLOSET, the official online store of Pal Co., Ltd.!

- Published: 2026-10-14T04:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001223.000011430.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4325098-en.html
- anchor: #n3355494
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社パル、株式会社パルグループホールディングス、PAL CLOSET、ももいろクローバーZ、超特急、3COINS、CIAOPANIC TYPY、株式会社ナイスクラップ、株式会社マグスタイル、株式会社ノーリーズ

Kanako Momota and Takuya Kusakawa, who were classmates, have been appointed as new ambassadors for PAL CLOSET, the official online store operated by 株式会社パル. A new web commercial will be released and outdoor advertising will be rolled out starting October 15, 2026. The “Autumn Palclo Week” campaign will also launch on the same day.

Facts:
- Thursday, October 15, 2026
- 1,166 stores
- Approximately 60 or more brands
- 8 cities nationwide

## Reset stubborn sebum stains, odors and bacteria that household washing cannot remove. A new concept in cleaning, “Zero Cleaning®,” from Akita Prefecture cleaner 仕上屋工房®

- Published: 2026-10-14T03:26:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000192315.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/4325080-en.html
- anchor: #n3355305
- Companies mentioned: 有限会社本家仕上屋、仕上屋工房®、秋田県立大学、クリーニングオンライン

Akita Prefecture cleaner 仕上屋工房 is set to fully launch “Zero Cleaning®,” a new service using patented technology jointly developed with 秋田県立大学, from mid-October. The service removes sebum stains and bacteria that are difficult to remove with household washing and is offered at a low price, addressing declining demand for dry cleaning.

Facts:
- Operates 4 stores
- Patent No. 5919034
- 2 T-shirts for 100 yen
- (110 yen including tax)
- Peaking at approximately 811.3 billion yen in 1993
- Approximately 293.2 billion yen in 2025

## Minutes of the 1st Meeting of the Review Panel on Social Reintegration Promotion Programs, Fiscal Year Reiwa 8

- Published: 2026-10-13T20:13:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_76702.html
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- Companies mentioned: 日本商工会議所、一般社団法人日本経済団体連合会、全国中小企業団体中央会、東京海上ホールディングス株式会社、日本通運株式会社、日本製鉄株式会社、東京電力

A Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare review panel reported the evaluation results for social reintegration promotion programs in fiscal year Reiwa 7 and the goals for fiscal year Reiwa 8. It explained the causes of and improvement measures for programs that fell short of their targets: 1 with a D rating and 6 with a B rating. Discussions were held with committee members from Tokyo Marine Holdings, Nippon Express, Nippon Steel and others in attendance.

Facts:
- There were 44 programs subject to evaluation in fiscal year Reiwa 7
- 37 programs received an A rating
- 6 programs received a B rating
- 1 program received a D rating
- The target number of participants was 80
- The actual number was 60, falling short of the target
- The annual target was 200 consultations
- The actual number was 106, falling short of the target
- The target was at least 95%
- The result was 94.1%

## Materials for the 133rd Workers' Compensation Insurance Subcommittee of the Labor Conditions Subcommittee, Labor Policy Council

- Published: 2026-10-13T17:42:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_76698.html
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At the 133rd meeting of the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Subcommittee of the Labor Conditions Subcommittee of the Labor Policy Council, a recommendation found the outline of proposed cabinet and ministerial orders to implement partial amendments to the Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance Act and related laws generally appropriate.

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- 133rd meeting
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