【Event Report】About 40 rickshaw pullers from across Japan gather at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo! “Red Bull Rickshaw” crowns the fastest and most skilled “Rickshaw King”
さくらフォレスト株式会社 to hold the 2nd fan meeting for its mail-order brand さくらの森 over 2 days, Oct. 17 and 18
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
さくらフォレスト株式会社 will hold the 2nd fan meeting for its mail-order brand さくらの森 in Fukuoka over 2 days, Oct. 17 and 18, 2026. A total of 26 people are expected to attend and take part in product experiences and beauty care activities at the eve-of-event gathering and main event.
Marking the 160th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Italy, the first “Motorsport Day 2026” is held at the Italian Embassy in Japan. Her Imperial Highness Princess Yoko of Mikasa attends, with about 200 people including Akio Toyoda
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
“Motorsport Day 2026,” marking the 160th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Italy, was held at the Italian Embassy in Japan on Oct. 12, 2026. About 200 people, including Akio Toyoda, attended, promoting motorsport exchanges between Japan and Italy.
Facts
October 12, 2026
Approximately 200 people
Companies mentioned：トヨタ自動車株式会社、Haas F1 Team、日産NISMO、Ferrari、パガーニ、ドゥカティ、アプリリア、ブレンボ、スパルコ、アルパインスターズ、ディーノ・パオリ、ピレリ、ブリヂストン、ポリフォニー・デジタル、OTK、Honda、横浜ゴム、日本レースプロモーション（JRP）、有限会社ONO Consulting、有限会社オノコンサルティング
First semiconductor investment under the Japan-U.S. Strategic Investment Initiative — made possible through a partnership between GlobalFoundries and Japanese companies
A ray of light in a society rife with misconduct! Seminar on “Key Points of ‘Thinking Audits’ to Improve Skills in Identifying Signs of Fraud” (Lecturer: Tomonori Tomura), Feb. 18, 2027, via ZOOM【日本マネジメント総合研究所合同会社】
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
日本マネジメント総合研究所合同会社 Chairman Tomonori Tomura is scheduled to speak at an online seminar on “Thinking Audits” on Feb. 18, 2027.
[New opening near Yokohama Station] 串とメシにはサケキタル。 finally makes its grand debut as a next-generation izakaya with rock-bottom prices, ready to take a loss every day!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社MS Group will open 串とメシにはサケキタル。 Yokohama Station Tsuruyacho on October 15, 2026, near Yokohama Station. It will be the brand’s 22nd location.
DJI announces DJI Dock 4, a drone dock with automatic battery replacement in 25 seconds, enabling always-ready aerial support
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
DJI announced DJI Dock 4, a drone dock that supports automatic battery replacement in 25 seconds, and Matrice 5TD, an enterprise drone equipped with multiple sensors. They provide always-ready aerial support for public safety, infrastructure inspections and other applications.
Facts
Automatically replaces the battery in 25 seconds
October 14, 2026 - Consumer drones
Arrives at the scene ahead of ground staff at speeds of up to 21 m/s
Keeps latency from the drone to the cloud to a maximum of 160 ms
Reducing it by about 32% compared with the previous generation
Cuts charging time from the conventional 30 minutes to just a few seconds
OriginalMatrice 5TDは1回のフライトで最大59分飛行でき
Provides aerial surveying accuracy of up to 10 cm at 12MP
11x telephoto: With an equivalent focal length of 252 mm
Even details up to 400 m away
It can even capture pin-level defects on power lines 100 m away
UHR mode reveals overheated or damaged insulators at resolutions of up to 2560 × 2048
Supports 2K recording and 32x zoom at night
3 km laser ranging: for power line inspections, rescue operations, wildfire size estimation and more
Dock 4 operates reliably in harsh temperatures ranging from -40°C to 50°C
Matrice 5TD can also take off, land and operate in wind speeds of up to 12 m/s
Freely configure and mount payloads weighing up to 450 g
Now detects 17 types of objects in real time, including vehicles, boats and animals
Since 2017, DJI has regularly undergone third-party security audits and certifications for its products
In addition, the DJI official extended warranty service extends the warranty period by 1 year
Since its founding in 2006, DJI has been a pioneer in the consumer drone industry
Companies mentioned：DJI、DJI JAPAN 株式会社、OnDefend、Booz Allen Hamilton、FTI Consulting、Kivu Consulting
Supporting remote drone operations for inspections, security and disaster prevention. セキド to begin handling DJI ENTERPRISE’s new DJI Dock 4 on Wednesday, October 14
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社セキド began handling DJI ENTERPRISE’s new products, DJI Dock 4 and DJI Matrice 5TD, on October 14.
Idol group DRAW♡ME, born from the YouTube channel “佐久間宣行のNOBROCK TV,” releases major-label debut single “勝ち確♡ラヴ” and unveils music video!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Idol group DRAW♡ME, born from the YouTube channel “佐久間宣行のNOBROCK TV,” released its major-label debut single “勝ち確♡ラヴ” through ソニーミュージック and unveiled its music video.
[Survey report] 20% of existing clients use AI for routine tasks such as liking posts on social media
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
A survey of 40 existing clients of 株式会社BOTANICO found that 20% use AI for routine tasks such as liking posts on social media. The remaining 80% took a cautious stance.
環境部 issued a red air quality alert for Kinmen County, with the AQI above 150, and advised the public to reduce outdoor activities and take protective measures.
台灣自來水公司 will replace pipelines along Zhengde Road and other streets in Puzi Village, Shalu District, Taichung City, resulting in a water outage in the area.
內政部消防署 issued a major fire incident alert for Hukou Township, Hsinchu County. The fire was caused by weeds (including waste and a cemetery). The severity level is Minor. The public is advised not to gather at the scene and to plan routes in advance to avoid the alert area.
台灣自來水公司 is carrying out leak detection and sectional operations in the Pinghe and Xinxing neighborhoods of Huwei Township, resulting in water outages in multiple villages in Huwei Township, Yunlin County.
Emergency repairs are being carried out for a water leak on Xishu Road in the South District of Tainan City, resulting in a water outage and reduced water pressure in parts of Xinan Village, South District, Tainan City, from 10/14 17:00-20:30.
台灣自來水公司 will conduct leak detection and sectional operations in some villages of Huwei Township, Yunlin County, from October 14 to 15, 2026, during which water service will be suspended.
台灣自來水公司 is carrying out a water outage for pipeline replacement work on Zhongzheng Road in Kouhu Township, Yunlin County, affecting Gangxi and Gangdong villages.
Emergency repairs are being carried out for a burst pipe at No. 157, Minxiang Road, Qingshui District, resulting in a water outage in Xiushui and Qiaotou villages, Qingshui District, Taichung City.
台灣自來水公司 is connecting customer pipelines for a pipeline replacement project on Niupu Road, Hsinchu City, affecting Zhongpu and Niupu villages in Xiangshan District. Water service will be suspended from 16:36 on October 14, 2026, to 16:00 on October 15.
Land-based strong wind alert (yellow signal) (Pingtung County, Miaoli County, Taoyuan City, Yunlin County, Changhua County, Taichung City, Taitung County, Penghu County)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
中央氣象署 issued a land strong wind advisory (yellow alert), warning that parts of Taoyuan City, Miaoli County, Taichung City, Changhua County, Yunlin County, Pingtung County, Taitung County and Penghu County could experience average winds of force 6 or above or gusts of force 8 or above from the afternoon of the 14th through the evening of the 15th.
台灣自來水公司 is carrying out work to dismantle and repair a district metering network main meter in Liantan, Baihe District, resulting in a water outage in Zhaofeng and Guanglian villages, Baihe District, Tainan City.
台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service for construction in multiple villages in Zhubei City and Xialiao Village in Xinpu Township, Hsinchu County, from October 14 to 15, 2026, to improve water quality for Zhonghe Street residents in Zhubei City and strengthen regional water supply stability.
台灣自來水公司 will suspend water service for construction in Chongyang Village, Pingtung City, Pingtung County, from October 14 to 15, 2026, to accommodate the relocation of a wastewater pipeline.
台灣自來水公司 issued an update on water outages in multiple villages in Ren'ai District, Keelung City. A flow test in the Fuxing Street neighborhood will affect six villages, including Shuijin and Jiren. The outage takes effect from 16:29 on October 14, 2026, to 03:00 on October 15.
Biotech stocks on Oct. 14, 2026: 全福生技 led gains at 10%, followed by 漢達 and 金萬林-創; 沛爾生醫*-創 posted the biggest decline at 6.3%, while 瑞基 and 福永生技 also fell.
Institutional net buying and selling on Oct. 14, 2026: 沛爾生醫*-創 led net buying at 4,445 lots, with 全福生技 and 康霈* also seeing net purchases; net selling was concentrated in 松瑞藥, 基亞 and 聯合.
10/14 Biotech Stock Update - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
Biotech stock update for 10/14: 精華生醫 begins OTC trading; 全福生技, 漢達 and 金萬林-創 posted the biggest gains; 沛爾生醫*-創, 瑞基 and 福永生技 fell. Institutions were net buyers of 沛爾生醫*-創, 全福生技 and 康霈*, and net sellers of 松瑞藥, 基亞 and 聯合.
泰合生技 (6467) employee subscription payment collection period for its pre-listing cash capital increase: 10/15-11/16 - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
泰合生技 (6467) announced that the payment deadline for employees subscribing to its pre-listing cash capital increase ended on 115年10月14日, and set the collection period from 115年10月15日 through 115年11月16日 at 3:30 p.m. Subscribers who fail to pay by the deadline will forfeit their subscription rights.
精華生醫 (7806) to begin OTC trading on 115/10/15 and end emerging-stock trading - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
精華生醫 (7806) received approval from the Securities and Futures Investors Protection Center for OTC listing and set 115年10月15日 as the start of OTC trading, with emerging-stock trading to end the same day.
Facts
Issuance of 3,000,000 common shares through a cash capital increase
路迦生醫 (6814) projected cash receipts and disbursements for 115/9~11月 and available bank credit facilities at the end of August - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
路迦生醫 announced its projected cash receipts and disbursements for September to November 115年, as well as its use of bank credit facilities as of the end of August.
漢康-KY (7827) passes key resolutions, including issuance of common shares for a U.S. ADR offering, at its second extraordinary shareholders' meeting in 115年 - Global Bio & Investment Monthly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 環球生技月刊
漢康-KY (7827) held its second extraordinary shareholders' meeting on 115年10月14日, passing amendments to the articles of incorporation and a proposal to issue common shares through a cash capital increase for a U.S. American depositary receipt (ADR) offering.
The 中華電信 union, dissatisfied with management's long-term failure to improve labor conditions, formally launched a strike vote on the 14日, calling for pay raises and an increase in the labor pension contribution rate to more than 15%; 中華電信 issued a letter questioning the fairness of the voting process, drawing criticism from the union, while the Ministry of Labor urged both sides to negotiate.
Chiang Wan-an raises proposal to relocate Songshan Airport: policy plans and potential challenges
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 公視新聞
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an proposed relocating Songshan Airport to make way for an AI park. Officials from the Ministry of National Defense and the Ministry of Transportation and Communications told the Legislative Yuan that the proposal could affect multiple areas, including medical care for outlying island residents, domestic air routes and military defense. 桃園機場公司 said it could not handle Songshan Airport's passenger traffic.
Facts
Integrate a total of 300 hectares of surrounding land
Estimated to generate 12 trillion in output value
Another 90 hectares would be designated for residential use
Expected to add housing for 150,000 households
Connect 8 counties and cities in northern Taiwan
In 2025, 38,651 outlying island residents traveled to Taiwan for medical care
There are already 9 medical centers
Overall planning for Songshan International Airport in 2040
Annual international passenger capacity is estimated to reach 3.8 million