55.4% of employees at office vision installation sites do furusato nozei every year, 70.6% have experience; survey of 500 employees at installation sites
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社Prediction has released the results of a survey of 500 employees at sites where office vision is installed. 55.4% do furusato nozei (hometown tax donations) every year, and 70.6% have done it before. According to 総務省 statistics, the amount received in fiscal 2025 was approx. 1.3314 trillion yen, and the number of people who applied for deductions was approx. 11.51 million.
Korean beauty, fashion and lifestyle brands gather! "SOBUNE × SEOUL LIFE in OMOTESANDO"
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
"SEOUL LIFE," a pop-up event gathering Korean brands hosted by 株式会社SOBUNE, will be held at STUMP BASE in Omotesando, Tokyo, from Nov. 6 to 8, 2026. The event will feature past collaborations with the cosmetics company コーセー's Maison KOSÉ and the first public showing of SOBUNE's new product "Signal On."
Facts
Original2026年11月6日（金）から8日（日）まで
11:00～17:00
Generously formulated with 5,000mg, the largest class
About 9 minutes on foot
Companies mentioned：株式会社SOBUNE、SOBUNE、株式会社コーセー、コーセー、Maison KOSÉ、SEOUL LIFE、STUMP BASE
Ranked No. 1 on Amazon's best sellers for "care portable toilets" at the pre-launch reservation stage. SONAERU "Foldable Emergency Toilet EX" opens for reservations from Oct. 29
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
SONAERU, the disaster prevention series of the outdoor brand PYKES PEAK by Fun Standard株式会社, began taking reservations for its new product "Foldable Emergency Toilet EX" on Oct. 29, 2026. On Nov. 2, 2026, the 5th day after reservations opened, it reached No. 1 in Amazon's best sellers ranking for "care portable toilets."
Facts
No. 1 in Amazon's best sellers ranking for "care portable toilets"
Started on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 on Amazon, 楽天市場 and Yahoo!ショッピング
Reached No. 1 in Amazon's best sellers ranking for "care portable toilets" on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026
5th day since reservations opened on Oct. 29
2,000 yen OFF reservation commemorative coupon applied
The planned retail price is 5,980 yen (tax included)
ViewSend ICT and ムトウ have entered a business partnership to roll out nationwide a remote image diagnosis support service that incorporates automatic generative AI technology. The partnership will accelerate collaboration among medical institutions and the social implementation of AI and automation.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
ViewSend ICT and ムトウ have entered a business partnership to accelerate the nationwide rollout of a remote image diagnosis support service. Combining their respective sales bases with AI and remote diagnosis technology, the two companies aim to solve the problems of physician shortages and hospital management.
Otsuka Pharmaceutical and a Fukui Prefecture fitness gym launch a wellness project
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
The fitness gym "b-UP", operated by 株式会社カワバタ建設, has teamed up with the Kyoto-Shiga-Hokuriku Branch of Otsuka Pharmaceutical to launch a 3-month wellness project for corporate employees in Fukui Prefecture.
株式会社YORISOI conducts original analysis of work attitudes and development environments of Generation Z and other generations: how to approach recruitment and management with Generation Alpha in mind
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社YORISOI has published a report re-analyzing public surveys by Deloitte, Randstad and others. It points out that Generation Z and millennials value steady growth over rapid promotion, and outlines issues such as the AI usage environment of Generation Alpha and the OFF-JT implementation rate at small companies. It also presents 4 management proposals to support employee autonomy and introduces the recruitment outsourcing service "採用くん" for small and medium-sized businesses.
Facts
44％
25％
19 points
76％
69％
16 points
Ages 2 to 16
3,000 pairs
16.2％
76.1％
59.9 points
250,000 yen
450,000 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社YORISOI、YORISOI、Deloitte、Randstad、McCrindle、第一生命、労働政策研究・研修機構、JILPT、Myers & Briggs Foundation
Talented singer Mitsuki Kitayama has been named the "official host" of the press conference and roundtable interview for the film "Hana no Santa" to be held on Nov. 13! A tie-up using an insert song that colors the film was also announced at the same time!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
It was announced that talented singer Mitsuki Kitayama will serve as the official host of the press conference for the film "Hana no Santa", and that her song "Hanabi" will be used as an insert song in the film.
●New● "JIMNY Wet Tissue Case" with new specifications now available for pre-order on Rakuten Ichiba! It can now also be used as a tissue case!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社フェイス has begun taking pre-orders on Rakuten Ichiba for a new-specification version of the "JIMNY Wet Tissue Case" from its vehicle-themed goods brand "CAMSHOP.JP". A change in the roof shape allows it to double as a tissue case, and the lid has been improved and a new color (medium gray) added.
Facts
Approx. 1/12 scale
The new Jimny underwent its first full model change in 20 years, and
[Sweets Buyer Survey] What sweets are bought, and on what occasions? Survey report on 400 people nationwide and 10 sweets categories released [Original Survey]
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社HONE has released the results of an original survey of 400 sweets buyers aged 20 to 69 nationwide, analyzing purchase rates by category, price tolerance, purchase occasions, reasons for selection and more.
Facts
400 sweets buyers aged 20 to 69 nationwide
10 sweets categories
Chocolates 57.5%
Cream puffs and éclairs 56.3%
Ice cream and gelato 55.5%
Ice cream and gelato: 18.5%
Share willing to pay 500 yen or more
Fresh cakes and roll cakes were the most common at 34.0%
Purchase rate for Japanese sweets is "...60s: 58.3%"
Cream puffs and éclairs: 40s: 70.8%
Fresh cakes and roll cakes: 50s: 51.1%
Ice cream and gelato: 55.3%
Households with annual income of 8 million yen or more
According to a survey by Teikoku Databank, bankruptcies and closures among bean sprout producers reached 13 companies over the past 5 years, with 4 confirmed in 2026 as well. Business performance continues to deteriorate, with about 30% posting final losses due to soaring raw material and labor costs.
〈Precious Metals After-Hours〉Gold Rebounds Over 2% From One-Year Low as Oil Plunge Fuels Inflation Concerns
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Gold rebounded more than 2% from a one-year low on Monday, driven by easing inflation concerns as oil prices fell and by support from the US dollar. The market is focused on the US midterm elections, the probability of a 聯準會 rate hike in December edged lower, and analysts believe fiscal deficits will support gold prices over the long term.
Facts
Spot gold rose 2.1% on Monday to US$3954.41 per ounce.
Oil prices fell about 8% on Monday as Iran and Qatar held talks in an attempt to end the war.
Original芝商所FedWatch工具顯示聯準會12月升息機率為77%。
Gold's 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) recovered to around 37, moving out of oversold territory.
甲骨文 Plunges Nearly 9% as It Borrows Another US$10 Billion for AI Spending
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
To expand its AI infrastructure, 甲骨文 quickly completed a US$20 billion fundraising plan, sparking market concerns over its high debt and high financing costs and sending its share price plunging nearly 9%.
Facts
甲骨文 launched a US$10 billion bond issuance plan and filed an application with the SEC for a US$10 billion stock offering.
甲骨文's share price fell 8.76%, at one point plunging as much as 9%.
As of August, 甲骨文 had about US$125 billion in debt.
The cost of insuring 甲骨文's debt against default risk is about five times that of 微軟.
惠譽 maintained 甲骨文's BBB credit rating, while 穆迪 kept its outlook at negative.
〈US Stocks After-Hours〉Trump Says He Is in No Hurry to Strike Iran Again, Kioxia Guidance Weighs on Memory Stocks; Philadelphia Semiconductor Index Falls Over 3% on First Day of November
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
US stocks closed lower on Monday, weighed by selling in tech stocks and doubts about AI investment, with only the Dow rising against the trend. Signs of US-Iran peace talks sent oil prices sharply lower, but semiconductor and memory stocks came under pressure from Kioxia's weak guidance and fundraising by major companies such as 甲骨文. Market focus shifts to this week's midterm elections and jobs data.
Facts
Major US stock indexes mostly closed lower on Monday as capital continued to leave tech stocks for traditional industries.
The prospect of the US and Iran restarting peace talks sent oil prices sharply lower.
Selling in semiconductor and large-cap tech stocks surged, pushing the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq from gains into losses.
Kioxia's cautious outlook weighed on the performance of memory-related stocks.
Investors remain doubtful about returns on massive artificial intelligence spending, dampening willingness to buy the dip.
甲骨文 launched stock and bond financing totaling US$20 billion.
Marvell announced its acquisition of Lumentum, with a transaction enterprise value of US$115 billion.
Intel's share price plunged 45% in October, its worst monthly performance on record.
〈New York Forex〉US Dollar Weakens Ahead of US Midterm Elections as Oil Plunges
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The US dollar weakened on the eve of the US midterm elections, oil prices plunged on expectations of Middle East ceasefire talks, and US tech stocks were weighed down by fundraising concerns. The ISM manufacturing PMI rose to 55.5, indicating expansion, and this week's focus is nonfarm payrolls data and decisions from several central banks.
Facts
The US Dollar Index (DXY) fell 0.22% late in New York trading to 101.76.
Crude oil prices plunged about 7% on expectations of Middle East ceasefire talks.
甲骨文(Oracle)'s share price plunged more than 8% on its fundraising plan.
The US manufacturing PMI for October rose from 54.5 to 55.5.
Signals from Iran of peace talks sent oil prices sharply lower, with Brent crude falling below US$105. Although diplomatic progress lowers short-term risk, global inventories drawn down by nearly 1 billion barrels and Goldman Sachs' warning on long-term supply risk show oil market volatility remains high.
Facts
Iranian President Pezeshkian said Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has authorized the government to take specific actions on peace talks.
On Nov. 2, Brent crude futures fell US$8.66 to close at US$104.77 per barrel.
Sultan Al Jaber, CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, said global crude inventories have been drawn down by a cumulative nearly 1 billion barrels since the end of February.
Goldman Sachs warned that if Persian Gulf crude output stays below the 2025 average by 3.5 million barrels per day, Brent crude could rise to US$140 per barrel in 2027.
Qatari mediators traveled to Tehran on the evening of Nov. 2 to hold talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi.
〈Taiwan Stocks Pre-Market News〉Settlement in 大同 and CPT Case Shows Signs of Progress, Labor Fund Earns NT$2.44 Trillion in First 9 Months, October Manufacturing PMI Declines
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A settlement in the 大同 and CPT case could offset losses of billions, the Labor Fund earned a record NT$2.44 trillion in the first 9 months, October manufacturing PMI growth slowed, airline fuel surcharges are rising, and 旺宏 is optimistic about memory demand through 2030.
Facts
大同 (2371-TW) reached a settlement agreement with 中國華映, with a settlement target of RMB 768 million.
The Labor Fund's cumulative gains in the first 9 months of this year reached NT$2.4405 trillion, a return of 30.73%.
Taiwan's manufacturing PMI for October was 62.5%, down 0.9 percentage points from the previous month.
China Airlines will raise its fuel surcharge on long-haul international routes to US$104 starting Nov. 8.
旺宏 Chairman Wu Min-chiu is optimistic that the memory industry upcycle can continue through 2030.
Trump Says He Is in No Hurry to Bomb Iran Again; White House Split Three Ways, Qatar Offers Draft Talks Proposal
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
US President Trump said on Monday he is in no hurry to resume military action against Iran, indicating diplomatic room remains ahead of the midterm elections. Divisions have emerged within the White House over Iran strategy: Vice President Vance and others favor a deal, Defense Secretary Hegseth leans toward force, and the Treasury recommends continued economic pressure. Meanwhile, Qatari mediators have drafted a proposal, the Iranian government has sent positive diplomatic signals, and Russia and China have also stepped in to promote talks.
Facts
In an interview with Axios, Trump said he is in no hurry to decide whether to resume military action against Iran.
Trump believes the US has already hit Iran hard financially, leaving it with no money and no gasoline.
There are three different policy lines within the White House, involving a deal, military action and economic pressure.
Vice President Vance and White House envoy Witkoff advocate pushing for a deal, arguing that restarting the war would not necessarily improve the situation.
Defense Secretary Hegseth and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu support resuming military action, arguing that Iran cannot be trusted.
Qatari mediators have drafted a draft agreement, planning to implement confidence-building measures in sequence over 3 days.
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi said diplomatic contacts have become very intense, with Qatar and Pakistan actively mediating.
【Yuen Chi-fung Column】Mainland Rolls Out Policies to Support Capital Market Development
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Yuen Chi-fung analyzes that Hong Kong stock valuations are attractive and recommends increasing positions. The People's Bank of China launched the SFISF to support capital markets. On Monday the Hang Seng Index edged up, while Southbound funds were net sellers.
Facts
The People's Bank of China announced it will conduct Securities, Fund and Insurance Company Swap Facility (SFISF) operations to support capital market development.
On Monday the Hang Seng Index closed at 23393 points, up 99 points or 0.4%.
Southbound funds via Stock Connect were net sellers of about 4.5 billion yuan on Monday.
Yuen Chi-fung recommends 中國人壽 (2628), with a target price of $27.5.
Currently 31 securities and fund companies have applied for SFISF, with the requested quota exceeding 100 billion yuan.
China's Gray-Zone Pressure on Japan: Japanese Scholar Urges Working With International Partners to Strengthen Deterrence
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Atsuko Higashino, a professor at Japan's University of Tsukuba, noted that China's gray-zone pressure on Japan has expanded into the diplomatic, economic and cultural spheres, and suggested that Japan strengthen its deterrence by denial through reinforcing effective jurisdiction, international cooperation and societal resilience.
Facts
In 2023, China Coast Guard vessels appeared in the contiguous zone around the islands on 357 days
For 2 consecutive years, no Chinese young officials have gone to study at Japanese schools
Hacked Supermarket Freezers in Italy Spoil Food, Prime Minister's Office Holds Emergency Meeting
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Freezers at several supermarkets on Italy's island of Sicily were hacked, causing temperatures to rise too high and food to spoil, and the Prime Minister's Office will hold an emergency meeting in response.
Facts
There are 3 in Catania
There is 1 in Palermo
The attack occurred at 4 a.m.
Companies mentioned：晚郵報、Corriere della Sera、Coop、Radenza集團、義大利郵政警察
Good Morning World: Nikkei reports Taiwan and Japan are drafting a comprehensive trade agreement, which could be signed as early as the end of the year
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan and Japan are drafting a comprehensive trade agreement that could be signed as early as the end of the year; Taiwan stocks fell, dragged down by US semiconductor shares, with foreign investors net sellers for 3 straight days; the Labor Funds earned 117.8 billion yuan in September alone; 幣安 has made up 95% of the stolen assets; the US midterm elections are shaping expectations for Asian stock markets.
Facts
The manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was 62.5%
The index closed down 291.69 points at 44920.14 points
Turnover of NT$758.875 billion
TSMC closed down 40 yuan, or 1.69%, at 2330 yuan
Foreign and Chinese investors... cut their holdings further by 73.52 billion yuan
Investment trusts were on the buy side, with heavy net buying of 36.117 billion yuan
Closed at 32.592
The total size of the labor funds is NT$9.2109 trillion
Earnings reached 2.4 trillion yuan
return of 30.73%
Earnings for September alone were 117.8 billion yuan
The new labor pension fund also earned 80.7 billion yuan in a single month
More than 600 people have registered for vaccination
5.85 million doses were administered in October alone
Customers withdrew US$3.64 billion
Equivalent to 2.1% of 幣安's assets
Making up for US$6 billion worth of stolen cryptocurrency
It has now made up 95% of the US$6.3 billion in stolen assets
On the eve of the US midterm elections, Trump touts achievements such as the Reflecting Pool and criticizes Democratic candidates as dangerous
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
On the eve of the midterm elections, US President Trump delivered a speech at the Reflecting Pool by the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, announcing that the pool has reopened and touting achievements such as the renovation, while criticizing Democratic candidates as extremely dangerous and promising to hand out US$5000 if Republicans win.
Investors worry about AI outlook and wait on midterm elections; US stocks mostly close lower
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
On the eve of the US midterm elections, investors worried about the AI outlook and held back ahead of the election results, causing Wall Street's major indexes to mostly close lower.
Facts
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 213.67 points
Closing at 51983.98 points
The S&P 500 fell 38.67 points
Closing at 7541.40 points
The Nasdaq fell sharply by 272.68 points
Closing at 25164.32 points
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunged 360.47 points
Apple's Q4 revenue beats expectations, helped by strong iPhone sales
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
蘋果公司 reported fiscal Q4 results, with revenue of US$114.48 billion beating expectations, mainly thanks to strong demand for the iPhone 18 Pro series and price increases that offset rising costs.
Hopes for US-Iran talks revive; international oil prices plunge more than 7%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
On the eve of the US midterm elections, Washington and the Tehran authorities are trying to restart dialogue, lifting hopes for an end to the Middle East war and sending international oil prices down more than 7%. New York West Texas crude fell 7.36% to US$96.46 per barrel, and London Brent crude fell 7.63% to US$104.77 per barrel.
On the eve of the midterm elections, Trump denies he will attack Iran after the vote and says a deal may be reached
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
US President Trump gave a speech on the eve of the midterm elections, denying that he will resume attacks on Iran after the vote and saying an agreement with Iran may be possible; international oil prices fell more than 7% on hopes for talks.
Florida plane crash kills 9; investigators say parts appear to have come off before the aircraft went down
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A Learjet 60 business jet crashed in Palm Beach County, Florida, killing 9 people. 美國國家運輸安全委員會 said the aircraft appeared to have begun breaking apart before hitting the ground, with some parts coming off.
Facts
All 9 people on board were killed
The vertical descent rate at one point exceeded 32,000 feet per minute
Results of a clothing survey that m3.com Doctors LIFESTYLE conducted among 4262 doctors are presented in manga form. Charismatic shop assistant Kaorin advises on how to incorporate a dressy style as this autumn's trend.
As the second installment of this series introducing doctors' cooking frequency and recipes, this article introduces the seasonings doctors can't do without.
From Community Medicine to Game Meat Business: Why an Unconventional Doctor Started a Company
Published ・ Source Japan | m3.com
This article introduces how Dr. Tomokazu Tominaga, chairman of 小金井ファミリークリニック, founded 株式会社イェーガー to address hunting issues alongside community medicine.
A manga adaptation of an episode about doctors' strong subjects, introducing how the ability to understand patients' feelings was cultivated through Japanese language classes in school days.
Why a Clinician Earning 15 Million Yen a Year Starts a Business
Published ・ Source Japan | m3.com
Business start-ups and social implementation that leverage the specialized fields of university professors are surging, and working only in daily clinical practice is risky under restrained medical fees. This article examines "starting a business" as an option for clinicians to survive turbulent times.