[January 22 (Fri.)] Management networking event with President Kita of Being Holdings (TSE Standard 9145)
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株式会社IR Robotics released a video featuring President Kita of Being Holdings on its YouTube channel “IPO or M&A? TV” and will hold an in-person networking event exclusively for business leaders on January 22, 2027, to mark the occasion.
Facts
Limited to the first 50 people
Approximately ¥36.8 billion in sales
Participation fee: 5,000 yen
Founded a wholesale chicken distribution business at age 20
【東京ステーションホテル】Signature cocktails with distinctive character from 9 classic hotels
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The 9 member hotels of 日本クラシックホテルの会（JCHA） are showcasing signature cocktails that reflect each hotel's history and culture. During the campaign period from Nov. 7 to Dec. 6, 2026, the first 1,000 customers who order a cocktail will receive an original mini badge.
November is Reading Month for Discovering Care. The “Library of Care” introduces care through books
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株式会社Blanket has designated November as “Reading Month for Discovering Care” and is running a special “Library of Care” section featuring 16 books on caregiving at Nagano Prefecture's 小布施町立図書館, “Machitosho Terraso.”
Signature cocktails with distinctive character from 9 classic hotels
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The 9 hotels belonging to 日本クラシックホテルの会 are serving signature cocktails that reflect each hotel's history and culture, and are running a campaign to give an original mini badge to the first 1,000 customers who order one between Nov. 7 and Dec. 6, 2026. Sales of the Onshuincho Notebook have also begun.
BMW M Motorsport's Nico Amende visits Japan to observe domestic M2 Racing events at BMW & MINI Racing
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BMW M Motorsport's Nico Amende visited Japan to observe the venue for domestic races featuring the BMW M2 Racing, which will be adopted starting with the 2026 season. At BMW & MINI Racing 2026, operated by ジオミックモータースポーツ株式会社, the aim is to expand customer racing.
Facts
2026 season
Maximum output is 230 kW
Capital: 30 million yen
Companies mentioned：ジオミックモータースポーツ株式会社、BMW M Motorsport、BMW & MINI Racing 委員会、BMW Group Japan、株式会社モトーレン東都、エルベオート株式会社
一般社団法人和栗協議会 will hold “BIKKURI LUNCH 2026” on Nov. 16, 2026, connecting approximately 50 locations nationwide online. Participants will have lunch together, with 東急プラザ原宿「ハラカド」 as the main venue, aiming to address the decline in Japanese chestnut farmers and challenges in primary industries.
Ryo’LEFTY’Miyata answers listeners’ comments and questions! He also shares behind-the-scenes stories from The Vounds’ first live show overseas
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In episode 110 of the JFN-affiliated radio program “MUSIC TOURIST,” airing on Nov. 7, 2026, host Ryo’LEFTY’Miyata responds to listeners’ comments and questions. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories from The Vounds’ first live show overseas.
【Handball】Results of 2 matches for the men's Japan national team “Comet Japan” against Tunisia and Russia (Match 1: 30-38, Match 2: 27-36)
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公益財団法人日本ハンドボール協会 announced that the men's Japan national team “Comet Japan” faced Tunisia and Russia during its first overseas tour of fiscal 2026, held in Tunisia, and lost both matches.
Facts
Thursday, Nov. 5
Friday the 6th
18:00
2:00 the following day
From late December
Early Jan. 2027
Wednesday, Jan. 13
Through Sunday the 31st
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人日本ハンドボール協会、豊田合成ブルーファルコン名古屋、Burgan SC、ジークスター東京、CB Ciudad de Logroño、HC Ohrid、トヨタ車体ブレイヴキングス刈谷、トヨタ自動車東日本レガロッソ宮城、中央大学、大同特殊鋼 Phenix TOKAI、大崎オーソル埼玉、Győri ETO-UNI FKC、Sports24、チュニジアハンドボール連盟
【Survey of 406 イオンカード members】The No. 1 benefit they would recommend to others is “5% OFF on Customer Appreciation Day,” at 85.0%
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A media outlet operated by アドバイザーナビ株式会社 surveyed 406 イオンカード members. The No. 1 benefit they would recommend to others was “5% OFF on Customer Appreciation Day,” at 85.0%. Satisfaction among those who knew of 2 or more service changes was high at 82.9%, while more than half said they did not know the requirements for obtaining a Gold Card.
Facts
406 primary イオンカード members
The No. 1 benefit they would recommend to others is “5% OFF on Customer Appreciation Day,” at 85.0%
Originalここ1年ほどの変更を「どれも知らない」人は35.5％でした
Satisfaction among those who knew of 2 or more changes was 82.9%
No. 2 was “no annual fee,” at 57.1%
Among those aged 55 and over, “G.G Appreciation Day” ranked No. 3 at 37.3%
The best-known recent change was “WAON points were consolidated into WAON POINT,” at 38.9%
Regarding how to obtain a Gold Card, 51.2% of non-Gold members said they “did not know”
26.4% correctly answered that it is “automatically issued based on the amount spent”
【EXPO2025 Official Licensed Product】New Myaku-Myaku item now available: “Acrylic Ball Chain (Pukkuri-tai Petit), Aurora Ver.”!
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株式会社ヘソプロダクション will release the EXPO2025 official licensed Myaku-Myaku item “Acrylic Ball Chain (Pukkuri-tai Petit), Aurora Ver.” in early November 2026.
For autumn looks and special occasions alike. ミチネイル's new collection features the shimmer of magnetic polish and delicate art
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丸井織物株式会社 has introduced a new collection from ミチネイル, featuring magnetic nail tips in a soft Japanese-modern pale yellow, tortoiseshell orange, and pink gradient. Each item is priced from ¥2,350 to ¥2,650.
The contest between Team Taka and Team Toshi heats up! “Taka & Toshi and Lion’s New Golf Challenge!” Season 3, #37, airing Nov. 7 (Sat.) at 9:30
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Episode 37 of Season 3 of the BSよしもと program “Taka & Toshi and Lion! Let’s Play New Golf!” will air on Nov. 7. The Taka and Toshi teams are deadlocked at 2 wins and 2 losses, with special rules and standout performances by guest players featured.
[New product / Departing from and returning to Ibaraki Airport] Take スカイマーク! “Sky Station Miyakojima” now on sale! Special prices from 47,800 yen♪ スカイマーク’s official dynamic package “Tasu Tabi” is also selling well!
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Sky Pack Tours has begun selling “Sky Station Miyakojima,” a trip to Miyakojima departing from and returning to Ibaraki Airport, at special prices starting from 47,800 yen. スカイマーク’s official dynamic package “Tasu Tabi” is also selling well.
The ultimate concert film from P-POP champions “SB19,” “SB19 Wakas at Simula: The Trilogy Concert Finale In Cinema,” opens on 12/11 (Fri).
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The concert film “SB19 Wakas at Simula: The Trilogy Concert Finale In Cinema” by Filipino P-POP group SB19 opens on Dec. 11, with advance ticket sales and bonus details announced.
Facts
Screening for a limited 2 weeks
On sale starting Friday, Nov. 13
Advance tickets (online) are 2500 yen (tax included)
Regular same-day admission (2,800 yen)
An astonishing attendance of approximately 100,000 people
Running time: 129 minutes
Companies mentioned：ヒューマントラストシネマ渋谷、ムビチケオンライン、カルチャヴィル合同会社、CJ 4DPLEX、SCREENX Studio、ONEZ ENTERTAINMENT CORP.、カルチャヴィル
[Free admission / For elementary, junior high and high school students] Observe your own cells and experience medical work! “Cell Art Exhibition” to be held at Makuhari Messe on Nov. 23 | Second-round applications now open on a first-come, first-served basis
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The Japanese Society of Clinical Cytology, a public interest incorporated association, will hold the “Cell Art Exhibition” for elementary, junior high and high school students at Makuhari Messe on Nov. 23, 2026, and has opened second-round applications for its cytology experience workshop.
リバティーリゾート久能山, operated by 株式会社リバティー, is holding its 6th Anniversary Appreciation Festival on Nov. 7 and 8, 2026. Events include discounted admission, a prize drawing and mochi-pounding.
[Shibuya, Nov. 26 (Thu), 19:00–] An honest discussion of year-end reflections and next year’s strategy! “A Night of Collaboration Built on Trust,” an intimate dinner for business executives, to be held!!
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An intimate dinner event exclusively for business executives will be held on Nov. 26, 2026, at “KOBUSHI BEER LOUNGE & BAR,” operated by KOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社.
Facts
4 ambitious business executives
A community with 5,000 participants
More than 200 business networking events annually
A network of 10,000 people
About 90 companies participate
Connections with more than 3,000 business executives
“Giant,” starring John Lithgow, winner of this year’s Tony Award for Best Actor, opens at ＴＯＨＯシネマズ Hibiya and other theaters from 11/19 (Thu). Comments have arrived from notable figures who saw the film ahead of its release!
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“Giant,” starring Tony Award-winning actor John Lithgow, opens on Nov. 19, with comments from notable figures featured.
Facts
It received nominations in 4 categories at this year’s Tony Awards
Running time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Admission: 3,200 yen for adults
Students and people with disabilities: 2,800 yen
Companies mentioned：カルチャヴィル合同会社、Giant West End Ltd、ＴＯＨＯシネマズ、ロイヤル・コート劇場、ハロルド・ピンター劇場、ミュージック・ボックス劇場
The facial acupuncture specialist “chocobari新宿御苑店” opened on Friday, Nov. 6! Cosmetic acupuncture at an appealing, affordable price
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The facial acupuncture specialist “chocobari,” operated by ネクストパートナー株式会社, opened its 8th location, “chocobari 新宿御苑店,” in Shinjuku, Tokyo, on Nov. 6, 2026.
Actor Shuichi Maeno’s latest photo book, his first in approximately 3 years, set for release on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2027!
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Actor Shuichi Maeno’s latest photo book in approximately 3 years, “Current Location,” will be released by 有限会社チャイム on Feb. 14, 2027, with a commemorative handover event to be held.
A drinkable yogurt with reduced acidity, “Shiawase no Nomu Yogurt,” made with probiotic N-1 lactic acid bacteria and jointly developed by 日光霧降高原大笹牧場株式会社 and 丹那牛乳, will go on sale in Tochigi Prefecture.
OpenAl’s “Enjoying your favorites with ChatGPT” campaign! Special events to be held at My Fave locations nationwide
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My fave, operated by 株式会社クレアワークス, will hold events nationwide at 4 locations starting Nov. 4, 2026, offering experiences centered on enjoying one’s favorite things using ChatGPT as part of an OpenAI campaign, with 50% off eligible fees.
“Kimono rentals” chosen by generative AI: VASARA ranks first with a 75% mention rate [October 2026 survey]
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A regular survey of “kimono rentals” by generative AI conducted by 株式会社ブランディングワークス in October 2026 found that VASARA ranked first with a 75% mention rate. レンタル着物岡本 ranked first within ChatGPT, while 梨花和服 ranked first within Gemini, indicating that recommended companies tend to vary by AI model.
“OBC Radio Festival” becomes “ラジオ大阪 Fan Festival”! To be held Nov. 23 at Osaka Castle Park
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株式会社ラジオ大阪 will hold “ラジオ大阪 Fan Festival 2026” at Osaka Castle Park on Nov. 23, 2026. The name has been changed from the annual autumn “OBC Radio Festival,” and the event will feature a live public broadcast and a first-ever record and CD exchange.
Notice: Reading group on the paper “The Role of Cognitive Skills in Economic Development” by Eric Hanushek and Ludger Woessmann
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AIマネー大学株式会社 will hold a paper reading group focused on “The Role of Cognitive Skills in Economic Development” by Eric Hanushek and Ludger Woessmann. The session will be led by Yutaka Yamanaka and held free of charge as an online Zoom webinar in late November 2026.
Facts
Journal of Economic Literature, 2008
Lant Pritchett’s 2001 paper
Original1960年から2000年の1人あたりGDPの成長と比較しました
Original1人あたりGDPの年平均成長率がおよそ2ポイント高い
Vol. 46, No. 3
pp. 607–668
Date: Late November 2026
Born in Bunkyo, Tokyo, in 1976
including its focus on NVIDIA in the early 2010s
In 2010, submitted 15 shareholder proposals to HOYA as a founding-family shareholder
Submitted shareholder proposals on 15 agenda items
Individual disclosure of executive compensation (just over 45% support)
Expansion of the character limit for explanations of shareholder proposals (4,000 characters)
In 2011, he gave a lecture at Harvard Law School
Made shareholder proposals that garnered support in the 40% range
Including winning a court ruling in 2025
More than 1,000 listed companies worldwide
Shareholder in more than 200 unlisted companies
42,558 stocks in total
Companies mentioned：AIマネー大学株式会社、スタンフォード大学フーバー研究所、ミュンヘン大学、Journal of Economic Literature、保谷硝子、HOYA株式会社、NVIDIA、ブロードコム、TSMC、モンスター・ビバレッジ、ノボノルディスク、みずほFG、MUFG、りそなHD、ハイアス・アンド・カンパニー、くふう住まいコンサルティング、徳島県美馬市、株式会社河野メリクロン、ジョージア、投資ブラザーズ合同会社、少数株ドットコム株式会社、男女産み分けドットコム、CapitalJusticeLab、Amazon
SAKE HUNDRED to release “Masumasu Hanjō,” a limited design wishing for business prosperity and good fortune, on Nov. 7, the day of the Tori-no-Ichi fair
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株式会社Clear, operator of the Japanese sake brand SAKE HUNDRED, will release the limited-edition “Masumasu Hanjō” series, wishing for business prosperity and good fortune, for the Tori-no-Ichi fair on Nov. 7, 2026. Its flagship products “Byakko” and “Byakko Betsuatsu” will each be offered in a design inspired by a kumade rake, limited to 200 bottles each. A personalization service will also be available.
Facts
Nov. 7, 2026
Limited to 200 bottles each
2,200 yen (tax included)
Price: 38,500 yen (tax included, shipping not included)
Price: 27,500 yen (tax included, shipping not included)
[Wakamono Research survey] Today’s high school students in the Reiwa era prefer Heisei-era songs to Reiwa-era songs! FIELD OF VIEW’s Yuya Asaoka talks about the appeal of Heisei-era songs
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A survey of current high school students by 株式会社ワカモノリサーチ found that 54.1% preferred Heisei-era songs, exceeding the 45.9% who preferred Reiwa-era songs. Nostalgia, the depth of the lyrics and ease of singing were cited as reasons for their preference. An interview was also conducted with FIELD OF VIEW’s Yuya Asaoka about the appeal of Heisei-era songs.
[A final chance that won’t come again! The special price ends today! Delivery possible this month] Last chance to get the popular ENNE ZERO at a special discount! Launch of a “head-office drop-off only brake inspection and adjustment ticket” for professional support with safe riding
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株式会社ENNE is taking advance reservations for the 3rd presale of its electric micromobility vehicle ENNE ZERO, and is offering a chance to purchase it at a special discount price along with a brake inspection and adjustment ticket available only for vehicles brought to its head office.
Asset management consultation site 資産運用ナビ releases “iDeCo and corporate DC withdrawal simulation” | Compare take-home amounts based on whether you choose a lump sum, pension or combination, and the age at which you start receiving benefits
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資産運用ナビ, an asset management consultation site operated by アドバイザーナビ株式会社, has released a simulation tool that lets users compare take-home amounts based on how they receive iDeCo and corporate DC benefits—as a lump sum, pension or combination.
Facts
System revisions in December 2026
If making contributions through age 70
Expected benefit amount: choose from 3 million to 20 million yen
[Sapporo, Hokkaido] Global Style, a custom-suit specialist, opens a new store on basement level 1 of the mixed-use commercial complex sitatte sapporo! Limited-time “Custom Suit Combo Fair” now underway at all stores!
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グローバルスタイル株式会社 opened a new store, GINZA Global Style PREMIUM sitatte Sapporo, on the basement 1st floor of the sitatte sapporo complex in Sapporo, Hokkaido, on Oct. 30. This brings the company’s nationwide store count to 44. Its “Order Suit Combo Fair,” open to all stores, is running for a limited time through Nov. 30.
New store opens in Takamatsu, Kagawa! Enjoy great value at the Watts with 高松一宮くすりのレデイ store.
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株式会社ワッツ opened a new store, Watts with 高松一宮くすりのレデイ, in Takamatsu, Kagawa, on Nov. 7, 2026. As of the end of September 2026, the company operated 1,931 stores nationwide and plans to continue opening new locations.
The film 『あの星が降る丘で、君とまた出会いたい。』 is coming to Blu-ray and DVD on Friday, Feb. 5, 2027! Comment videos from Haruka Fukuhara and Kanata Hosoda are here!
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Blu-ray and DVD of the film 『あの星が降る丘で、君とまた出会いたい。』 will be released by 松竹 on Feb. 5, 2027. A blockbuster, the series has grossed more than 65億 yen, while the original novels have sold more than 1.9 million copies in total. Early exclusive streaming has begun on Prime Video.
Facts
Friday, Feb. 5, 2027
Series box office total exceeds 65億 yen
Moved 3.5 million people to tears
Series total circulation surpasses 1.9 million copies
A collaboration event for the TV anime 『東京リベンジャーズ』 is coming to 3 GiGO locations nationwide! New merchandise featuring newly drawn illustrations, exclusive prizes, drinks with giveaways, and more will be available!
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中外鉱業株式会社 will hold a collaboration event between the TV anime 『東京リベンジャーズ』 and GiGO at 3 locations nationwide starting Nov. 7, 2026, with new merchandise, exclusive prizes, and drinks with giveaways for sale.
[Sapporo・Jozankei Onsen 章月グランドホテル] Notice: The period for the plan that includes Jozankei Anywhere Coupons has been extended.
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章月グランドホテル, operated by 野口観光マネジメント株式会社, has extended the period for its accommodation plan, which includes the “Jozankei Anywhere Coupon” and is limited to Sapporo residents, through Feb. 27, 2027.
Coming to you from Amagasaki, a sacred place for Nintama fans! The 16th installment of the musical 『忍たま乱太郎』 sequel, “Series Time Warp: Touring Amagasaki, Singing and Making a Big Fuss—The Enrollment Briefing Session!” will be streamed live exclusively on U-NEXT!
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株式会社U-NEXT announced that it will exclusively stream live on the U-NEXT video service the sequel to the 16th installment of the musical 『忍たま乱太郎』, which will be performed in Amagasaki on Dec. 12 and 13, 2026.
Facts
Commemorating the 110th anniversary of Amagasaki’s incorporation as a city
16th installment sequel
Enjoy more than 500,000 titles including movies, dramas, and anime
Also offers more than 1.37 million manga and books
Featuring Satsuki Imamura of the Takanabe Town Community Development Cooperation Team and others: “Christmas in Romania,” a heartwarming concert by musicians active in Miyazaki, is confirmed!
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“Christmas in Romania: Miyazaki Performance,” a Christmas concert by musicians active in Miyazaki, will be held on Dec. 6, 2026, featuring Satsuki Imamura and others. Tickets are on sale through カンフェティ.
Facts
Dec. 6, 2026 (Sun.)
General admission: 3,000 yen
First 90 people
Companies mentioned：ロングランプランニング株式会社、カンフェティ、株式会社Asterism、The Gift of Music、MRT宮崎放送、駐日ルーマニア大使館、ルーマニア文化センター東京支部、高鍋町教育委員会、宮崎ルーマニア協会、一般社団法人全日本ピアノ指導者協会 (ピティナ)、文化庁
Sky Pack Tours has begun selling “Sky Station Okinawa,” a package tour departing from and arriving at Chubu Centrair International Airport and using スカイマーク, at special prices starting from 21,800 yen. Its official Skymark dynamic package, “たす旅,” is also selling well.
Make every day’s snacks “delicious inner care.” To mark the 10th anniversary of its launch, 2 varieties of “Chia Seed Konjac Jelly” and a promotional miniature charm will be given away by lottery! November campaign underway
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株式会社若翔 is running an Instagram giveaway campaign under the November theme “Delicious Inner Care” to mark the 10th anniversary of the launch of “Chia Seed Konjac Jelly,” which combines the superfood chia seeds with konjac jelly. 2 product varieties and a promotional miniature charm will be awarded by lottery.
[Taking place Nov. 22] An Anii-zu piano concert is coming to Setouchi City! Enjoy a wide range of music, from classical and pop to film scores [Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture]
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A concert by piano duo Anii-zu will be held in Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, on Nov. 22, 2026.
Online English conversation lessons taught by full-time employees: 9 yen for the first month｜QQEnglish offer applies to all plans through Nov. 30
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株式会社QQ English is running a campaign through Nov. 30, 2026, offering new members their first month on any plan for 9 yen on its online English conversation service, QQEnglish.
Facts
9 yen for the first month
Through Monday, Nov. 30, 2026
All plans: 4, 8, 16, or 30 lessons per month
Regular monthly price: 3,280–14,980 yen, tax included
2 free trial lessons
Those who sign up within 24 hours
Receive 2 lesson tickets as a gift
Having completed more than 150 hours of training
More than 20 types of curriculum
A minimum commitment of 2 months
4 sessions per month (200 points)
3,280 yen
8 sessions per month (400 points)
6,180 yen
16 sessions per month (800 points・Most popular No.1)
[New Store] 高価買取おたからや expands to Food Garden Nichie Seto store in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture!｜高価買取おたからや ニチエー瀬戸店 opens Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026!
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株式会社いーふらん will open 高価買取おたからや ニチエー瀬戸店 at Food Garden Nichie Seto store in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, on Nov. 7, 2026. The company currently operates more than 2,130 stores worldwide.
Officially licensed TinyTAN Tiny LEAGUE series launches! On sale at 7 イオン stores! Enjoy everyday fan activities with notebooks, pouches, stickers and more
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株式会社SangsangJapan has begun selling TinyTAN's new Tiny LEAGUE series of accessories at 7 イオン stores. The lineup includes a variety of items such as notebooks, pouches and stickers, featuring all 7 BTS members.
[Free webinar on Dec. 1] Can the way a page is written change AI's answers? A live comparison using ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini
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ハッピーPR株式会社 will hold a free webinar for small and medium-sized businesses on Dec. 1, 2026, explaining how to communicate information in a trustworthy way through a live comparison of AI responses using ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini.
GEEKS OKAYAMA takes a new step this year: from nights of “seeing” light to nights of “creating” it
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At GEEKS OKAYAMA, operated by JLLリテールマネジメント株式会社, the Christmas illuminations Magic Light Night will run from Nov. 7, offering an interactive light experience for visitors. A live recording event with FM岡山 and CIRRA will also be held on Nov. 15.
Facts
A giant Christmas tree measuring 8 meters in height
[Further price cut following popular demand!] RebotAi's 11-inch Android tablet now costs 12,999 yen! Special price made even more affordable during Amazon Smile SALE
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During Amazon.co.jp's Amazon Smile SALE, RebotAi is offering the 11-inch Android tablet RebotAi B11AIR for the special price of 12,999 yen (tax included). That's about 38% off the regular price of 20,999 yen. Features include Android 16, Gemini support and 128GB of storage.
Enjoy fresh crab and seafood market cuisine in Katamachi! 市の蔵 Katamachi branch begins selling Kano crab and Kobako crab on Saturday, Nov. 7
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The Katamachi and Omicho Market branches of Seafood Market Cuisine 市の蔵, operated by 株式会社ハチバン, will begin selling Ishikawa Prefecture's branded Kano crab and Kobako crab on Nov. 7, 2026.
“#06” Natural-grown new rice now shipping! Three varieties—Asahi rice, Sasanishiki and Kinumusume—offered through Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture's hometown tax donation program
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Shipments of naturally grown rice provided by 株式会社さしすせそ as a hometown tax donation thank-you gift from Setouchi City, Okayama Prefecture, will begin on Nov. 1, 2026. The 3 varieties are Asahi rice, Sasanishiki and Kinumusume. The release also introduces support activities by the producer group 稲と結.
Head of a concierge service for families visiting Japan becomes “mama for a day”! An “Inbound Snack” event on Dec. 5 at 参謀BAR Shinjuku explores inbound tourism focused on “families,” not “tourists”
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株式会社経営参謀 will hold Inbound Snack at 参謀BAR Shinjuku on Dec. 5, 2026, welcoming 北出あすか, representative of 株式会社Japan Visitor Service, as mama for a day to discuss concierge services for families visiting Japan.
Facts
December 5, 2026
18:00
1,100 yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社経営参謀、株式会社Japan Visitor Service
Networking event IKIZAMA会, where aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders discuss their “way of life,” to be held on Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 参謀BAR in Shinjuku
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株式会社経営参謀 will hold IKIZAMA会, a networking event for aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders, at 参謀BAR in Shinjuku on Dec. 2. It is co-hosted by 株式会社IKIZAMA and 合同会社Two rails.
Facts
Participation fee: 7,000 yen
5,999 yen for early registration
Supported recruitment at approximately 300 companies to date
State-of-the-art AI features added to the Public Relations Manager Strategic Course (PR Expert Master) at 日本広報教育センター! Service launches November 7, providing powerful support for more efficient review, instant answers to questions, and better retention of learning
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日本広報教育センター, advised by Takehisa Inoue of 株式会社カレー総合研究所, launched its service on November 7 with AI assistant features added to the Public Relations Manager Strategic Course (PR Expert Master).
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Original11月7日（土）10：00からサービスを開始します
Course fee: 49,500 yen
Lecture time: approximately 5 hours
Based on a track record of more than 300 companies
“Tsukiuta.” Fluna & Seleas “Tsukino Uta. Ver.LUNA”: Cast interviews following the recording now available!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Interviews following the recording of “Tsukino Uta. Ver.LUNA,” a new song by Fluna and Seleas, the 12-member unit from “Tsukiuta.,” are now available. The song is scheduled for release on December 25, 2026, and is priced at 1,980 yen (tax included).
“Tsukiuta.” Procellarum unit song “Eenie Meenie”: Cast interviews following the recording now available!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Cast interviews following the recording of the new song “Eenie Meenie” by the “Tsukiuta.” unit Procellarum and the drama are now available. It is scheduled for release in 2027 and is priced at 3,960 yen (tax included).
“Tsukiuta.” Six Gravity unit song “GRAVITIC-DIVE”: Cast interviews following the recording now available!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Cast interviews following the recording of “GRAVITIC-DIVE,” a new CD from the “Tsukiuta.” unit Six Gravity, are now available. It is scheduled for release in 2027 and is priced at 3,960 yen (tax included).
Cast comments from Growth, who perform the theme song “Neverending Garden,” from the CD included with the “Tsukino Magical Academy” pamphlet now available!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Cast comments from Growth, who perform the theme song “Neverending Garden,” from the “Tsukino Talent Production Joint Air Stage ‘Tsukino Magical Academy’ pamphlet (includes 1 CD),” which will be sold at Animate Girls Festival 2026, are now available.
Find car events across Japan on the Car Event Map: iPhone and Android apps now available. Get notified the day before your favorite events
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
株式会社小林車輌 released a free smartphone app for its Car Event Map service, which lets users search for car events across Japan on a map, for iPhone and Android in November 2026. It brings together information on about 600 events and offers features including notifications the day before favorite events and integration with Google/Apple Maps.
Quality problems prompt emergency recall of eyedrops from Indian drugmaker; FDA says none were imported into Taiwan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
An Assam plant operated by 太陽藥業 was ordered to halt production and recall eyedrops over quality defects. The Ministry of Health and Welfare's Food and Drug Administration said the product was not imported into Taiwan.
New Taiwan dollar rebounds against the trend, offering hope of an end to its decline? Expert says reversal still a long way off
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
After a sharp plunge in Taiwan stocks, the New Taiwan dollar rebounded against the trend to 32.7 per U.S. dollar. Experts said that although there are signs the decline may be ending, a trend reversal will take time given foreign investor selling and the U.S. midterm elections.
Foreign investors' assets near 3 times Taiwan's foreign exchange reserves; market volatility tests central bank's ability to stabilize the currency
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Foreign investors' holdings are valued at nearly 3 times Taiwan's foreign exchange reserves. Volatility in Taiwan stocks has triggered capital flows, making the central bank's task of stabilizing the currency increasingly difficult. Experts recommend using market mechanisms to encourage exporters to sell foreign currency and ease pressure on the New Taiwan dollar.
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Cumulative depreciation of 3.2%
Broke below the 33 mark
Plunged 3,737.67 points intraday
Dumped NT$302.555 billion worth of Taiwan stocks
Total trading value surged to US$9.115 billion
The South Korean won, by contrast, appreciated 8.38%
Former Taitung County Magistrate 徐慶元 backs 陳瑩; 吳秀華 helps tea farmers promote sales
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Former Taitung County Magistrate Hsu Ching-yuan voiced support for Democratic Progressive Party Taitung County magistrate candidate Chen Ying and pledged to mobilize supporters to campaign for her. Kuomintang candidate Wu Hsiu-hua promoted Luye Red Oolong tea on social media, helping tea farmers market their products and offering information on agricultural insurance.
Paving the way for Xi-Trump meeting: He Lifeng calls Bessent and Greer; China concerned about U.S. trade restrictions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Chinese and U.S. leaders are expected to meet on the sidelines of the APEC summit in the middle of this month. Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng spoke by phone with U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent and Trade Representative Greer. China voiced concern over U.S. trade restrictions, while the United States called for the implementation of commitments made in Busan.
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The APEC summit will be held in Shenzhen on the 18th and 19th
Their 3rd meeting this year
He Lifeng and U.S. representatives on the evening of the 6th
The Chinese and U.S. leaders held a summit in Busan, South Korea, in October 2025
Xi Jinping visited Washington in September this year
Online post by Taichung student sparks off-campus physical altercation; police accept report
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Two junior high school students in Taichung's Fengyuan District became involved in an off-campus physical altercation over an online post. The school completed a campus safety report and initiated counseling procedures. Police accepted a report and will investigate under the Juvenile Delinquency Act.
24 Chinese aircraft and vessels operate around Taiwan Strait; military closely monitors and responds
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Ministry of National Defense said it detected 11 sorties by Chinese military aircraft, 3 Chinese military vessels and 3 government vessels from 6 a.m. yesterday to 6 a.m. today. A total of 24 Chinese aircraft and vessels continued operating around the Taiwan Strait, and the military closely monitored and responded.
Pope Leo XIV begins South American “homecoming journey,” calls for regional unity and cooperation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Uruguay, beginning a 12-day visit to 3 South American countries—Uruguay, Argentina and Peru. He called on countries in the region to unite, cooperate and address shared problems.
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12-day visit to 3 South American countries
Visit to 3 South American countries
Attracting millions of people
Addressing at least 30,000 people
Visiting 3 cities in Uruguay
Expected to visit 10 cities
Traveling about 31,000 kilometers
Delivering 36 speeches
About 7 million people are expected to attend events related to the pope
Democratic Progressive Party's “3+1” joint campaign strategy: Lai, Hsiao, Tsai and Cho each bring their strengths
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
For the 2026 nine-in-one elections, the Democratic Progressive Party is adopting a “3+1” joint campaign strategy, bringing together President Lai Ching-te, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, former President Tsai Ing-wen and Premier Cho Jung-tai. They will campaign in different regions based on local races and candidates' needs, leveraging their respective strengths to boost the profiles of local candidates.
Tainan's 17th imported dengue fever case: patient falls ill after returning from Vietnam
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台南市政府衛生局 announced this year's 17th imported dengue fever case, involving a woman in her 40s who tested positive after returning from a trip to Vietnam.
U23 Baseball World Cup: Lin Yi-wei pitches complete game, Taiwan hits 3 home runs to defeat Czechia
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan opened its U23 Baseball World Cup campaign against Czechia. Lin Yi-wei pitched 7 innings and gave up 2 runs, while Wu Po-hsuan, Liu Cheng-yu and Huang Po-jui homered. Taiwan won 5-2.
Trump announces U.S. will host aerospace expo, vows it will be the world's largest
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
U.S. President Donald Trump and NASA announced plans to hold a space and aviation industry exhibition called CapeWeek at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The event is expected to take place in 2 years, with the aim of surpassing major air shows in other countries and showcasing U.S. strength.
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(中央社 Washington, 6th, compiled from wire reports)
Trump said in a speech that the event would take place in 2 years
白宮 urged space companies in September
Attracting thousands of corporate executives, government officials and engineers
Armed man said voices in his head told him to assassinate Trump; arrested near White House
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
特勤局 arrested a Venezuelan man, Krinos, near the White House while he was carrying multiple firearms. The man claimed voices in his head instructed him to assassinate President Donald Trump. He is now in custody and has been charged.
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Carrying 3 different firearms
He entered the United States through Texas in March 2024 and remained there illegally
Trump's top ally Miller to become chief of staff, lead hard-line immigration crackdown
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Trump announced that immigration hard-liner Miller will become White House chief of staff and lead a hard-line immigration crackdown, including a target of 3000 arrests per day and a ban on birth tourism.
International symposium on mountain-sea-island networks focuses on cultural impact of land and maritime Silk Roads
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The international symposium “Mountain-Sea-Island Networks: The Eurasian Silk Road” will be held from the 6th to the 8th at 國立故宮博物院南部院區 and 國立中正大學, focusing on how the overland and maritime Silk Roads influenced the cross-regional spread of religion, language, art and technology.
日內瓦國際影展 spotlights Taiwan VR; director Chen Hsin-yi emerges as an industry highlight
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
日內瓦國際影展 launched its “Taiwan Focus” program for the first time, inviting director Chen Hsin-yi to share her experience creating the VR work “Clouds Above 2,000 Meters.” The work sold out every screening at the festival, showcasing Taiwan's strength in immersive imagery.
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Geneva, 7th, wire report
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Companies mentioned：中央社、日內瓦國際影展、Geneva International Film Festival、GIFF、台灣公共電視台、高雄電影節
輝達 RTX Spark draws attention; analyst says wider adoption will take time
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
輝達（NVIDIA） and 微軟 have partnered to launch the high-computing-power RTX Spark superchip, priced at NT$150,000 to NT$200,000 per unit. TrendForce analysts said the product would take time to gain widespread adoption due to component costs and corporate validation cycles, and forecast shipments of no more than 200,000 units in 2026, with the figure potentially reaching 1 million units in 2027.
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Priced at NT$150,000 to NT$200,000 per unit
Global shipments of RTX Spark-related products in 2026 are expected to be around 200,000 units or fewer
Meghan's father Markle arrested in Florida over possession of child sexual abuse images
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The father of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, was arrested in Florida for possessing child sexual abuse images. Markle faces up to 20 years in prison and was granted bail pending trial.
A single unit costs NT$200,000 and is in high demand: 輝達 RTX Spark breaks traditional PC boundaries
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
輝達 is pushing the RTX Spark architecture to return to the Windows PC ecosystem. The high-end mini AI workstation, priced at NT$150,000 to NT$200,000, has sparked a buying frenzy, blurring the line between consumer and commercial markets. 華碩 and 微星 are on the first wave of partners, while 宏碁 and 技嘉 are actively preparing; however, 宏碁 has yet to begin selling the product due to tight chip supplies.
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A personal computer (PC) priced at NT$150,000 to NT$200,000
RTX Spark units are priced from tens of thousands to 200,000 yuan
NYT: Female executive surnamed Huang is a Chinese Ministry of State Security spy, tasked with gathering intelligence on Jensen Huang
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The New York Times reported that a female executive surnamed Huang who works closely with 輝達 CEO Jensen Huang is a spy for China's Ministry of State Security, tasked with gathering intelligence on Jensen Huang and promoting 輝達's provision of advanced chips to China. A 輝達 spokesperson said their interactions were normal and that the company would not disclose confidential customer information. China's embassy in Washington denied the report, calling it baseless and intended to smear China.
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The amount is in the tens of billions of dollars
Under electronic surveillance for at least a year
The two were photographed together in the same picture at a Taipei bar in 2024
Chang San-cheng: Professional yet humble and considerate of frontline staff, proving Taoyuan’s progress through rational policies and results
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taoyuan Mayor Chang San-cheng, who is seeking re-election, has extensive experience in academia, industry, politics and business, including serving as premier, Google’s Asia hardware operations director and an Acer vice president. The article describes him as a humble, warm-hearted engineer who takes a hands-on approach to governance and is considerate of frontline staff, such as by showing concern for health bureau inspectors and improving the waiting area outside city hall.
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Key News of the 2026 Nine-in-One Elections
During the edible oil crisis that erupted in Taiwan in July this year
Huang Shih-chieh, legal whiz from a fishing port, is smart and warm as he strives to change Taoyuan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
民主進步黨 Taoyuan mayoral candidate Huang Shih-chieh grew up in the fishing port area of Xinwu District. A top student, he graduated from National Taiwan University’s law department and earned a master’s degree in law from Columbia University. During his campaign, he has visited towns and townships across the city to listen to public opinion, hoping to use his expertise to change Taoyuan.
Tropical depression could become a typhoon as early as the 7th; Wu Derong says cold air next week could bring lows of 16 degrees
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Weather expert Wu Derong said the tropical depression is expected to develop into the mild typhoon Chaba today, then make a sharp turn and move away, posing no threat to Taiwan. Cold air will strengthen next week, with low temperatures on the plains of northern Taiwan possibly reaching 16 degrees.
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Low temperatures on the plains of northern Taiwan could reach 16 degrees
Northern Taiwan: 19 to 26 degrees Celsius
Central Taiwan: 19 to 32 degrees Celsius
21 to 34 degrees in the south
Eastern Taiwan: 20 to 31 degrees
Starting on the morning of Nov. 9
The northeast monsoon will strengthen again through the 10th
The northeast monsoon will gradually weaken from the 11th to the 13th
Paraguay president placed under house arrest after impeachment; vice president sworn in
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Paraguay President Santiago Peña was impeached by Congress over his involvement in the digital bank Ueno Bank's collapse scandal, then arrested and placed under house arrest. Vice President Alliana was sworn in to serve as president until 2028, pledging to help the 3 million affected depositors.
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44 voted in favor of impeachment
1 was absent
About 3 million people are unable to access their deposits
Fallout from Paraguay bank collapse spreads; Brazilian media take notice
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Paraguay's Ueno銀行 was taken over due to insufficient solvency, triggering a severe financial and political crisis. President Santiago Peña resigned and faced impeachment. The episode affected about 3 million customers and Brazilians doing business in the country, drawing close attention from Brazilian media, which compared the case with Brazil's Master銀行 case.
〈Hot Stocks〉華碩 bucks market headwinds and draws institutional net buying; investor conference set for Nov. 12
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
華碩, benefiting from surging AI demand, sharply raised its server revenue growth target to more than 150% and continued to attract net buying from institutional investors. The company is scheduled to hold an investor conference on Nov. 12 to disclose its third-quarter results and outlook, underscoring its strong position in the AI hardware market.
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華碩 raised its full-year server revenue growth target to at least 150%, from the previous forecast of 100%
Investment trusts posted net buying of 華碩 shares totaling 1,757 lots for 7 consecutive days
Dealers posted net buying of 華碩 shares totaling 3,090 lots for 17 consecutive days
華碩 is among the launch lineup for the NVIDIA RTX SPARK platform; the ProArt P16 and P14 are fully booked
The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunged 12.2% amid a market sell-off, but AI demand drove EPS estimates up 155%, pushing its forward price-to-earnings ratio down to a historic low of 13 times. Analysts say current valuations are attractive if earnings expectations are met.
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The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (SOX) plunged 12.2% on Thursday (the 5th), its steepest one-day drop since March 16, 2020.
The SOX's forward price-to-earnings ratio has fallen to 13 times, its lowest since Jan. 23, 2019.
Driven by the expansion of AI infrastructure, the SOX's weighted rolling EPS estimate for the next 12 months rose 155%.
Wall Street analysts forecast a compound annual growth rate of 40.2% in aggregate revenue for SOX constituents from 2026 to 2028.
巨大(9921-TW) attracted 3597 lots of net foreign buying over 9 consecutive days, benefiting from a recovery in demand in European and U.S. markets and strong sales prospects for new products under its own brands. September revenue rose 2.88% year over year, narrowing the cumulative decline. The stock gained 4.67% for the week to NT$89.7, with strong technical support.
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Foreign investors posted net buying in the stock for 9 consecutive trading days, totaling 3597 lots.
巨大 shares closed at NT$89.7 this week, up 4.67% for the week.
巨大 reported revenue of NT$5.368 billion in September 2026, up 2.88% year over year.
巨大 reported cumulative revenue of NT$45.499 billion for January-September 2026, with the year-over-year decline narrowing to 5.13%.
巨大 reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of NT$16.311 billion, up 6.23% year over year.
巨大 shares have strong short-term support around the NT$85 trading-range platform.
Chip stocks suffer their worst day since 2020! 28 of the 30 largest players enter bear markets as CoreWeave credit risk surges
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Chip stocks suffered their worst trading day since 2020, with 28 of the 30 largest players entering bear markets. CoreWeave's complex capital structure has driven up credit risk, with CDS prices surging and reflecting growing market concerns about AI financing risks.
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28 of the 30 major chip stocks are now in bear markets.
The price of Amazon's (AMZN-US) five-year credit default swaps (CDS) rose to 100 basis points.
Alphabet (GOOGL-US) CDS prices rose from 47 to 92 basis points.
The upfront points on CoreWeave (CRWV-US) CDS contracts rose to 23 points on Thursday.
CoreWeave's senior unsecured debt ranks below obligations such as leveraged loans in the repayment hierarchy.
Most capital spending by hyperscale cloud service providers is funded by operating cash flow.
Original分析師 Joost van Dreunen 指出，美國選民對資料中心擴張的不滿及政策阻力，可能促使微軟重新評估資源配置，增加出售 Xbox 的可能性。儘管 Xbox 營收下滑且有私募買家探詢，微軟已否認求售，此判斷仍屬策略推測。
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OriginalJoost van Dreunen 認為資料中心建設的政治阻力可能促使微軟重新檢視資源配置，增加出售 Xbox 業務的可能性。
More than 40 towns and counties in the United States put data center-related measures to voters in this election, with at least 10 jurisdictions approving restrictions or outright bans.
Election loss does not shake Trump's economic course; Hassett insists 'policies are working and no changes are needed'
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Trump's chief economic adviser, Hassett, said Friday that despite the Republican Party's crushing midterm election defeat, the administration would not change its economic policies, which he said were working. Citing October employment data and his views on the causes of inflation, he stressed that the administration would use its veto power to maintain its current agenda.
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Trump's chief economic adviser, Hassett, said the administration would not change its economic policies despite the Republican Party's crushing midterm election defeat.
Hassett said current policies are working and no policy changes need to be planned.
Nonfarm payrolls increased by 165,000 in October, including 120,000 workers hired for new factory construction.
Hassett blamed inflation on oil price increases caused by the Iran war.
Hassett criticized the Biden administration for continuing to hand out money to the public like helicopter money after the pandemic, fueling inflation.
Fed officials and media analyses say the likelihood of a rate hike in December remains high; while the AI stock correction has added pressure, it has not changed the direction of tightening. TSMC has begun planning 3D DRAM, while the U.S. Congress is considering tighter restrictions on AI chip exports to China.
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The Wall Street Journal reporter Nick Timiraos said recent economic data and officials' remarks still point to the Fed raising rates again in December.
At Nvidia's request, TSMC has recently begun developing a 3D DRAM production plan, evaluating whether to build a new wafer fab or acquire an existing facility and convert it into a memory production line.
Bipartisan lawmakers in the U.S. Congress are negotiating a proposal to maintain current AI chip export restrictions for 18 months, during which China would be able to obtain only technology two generations behind the most advanced U.S. products.
Nvidia's H200 chips, which have been approved for sale to China, are exactly two generations behind the latest Rubin series, meeting the threshold for potential new restrictions.
Hot stock: 東友 wins Taiwan Bank joint supply contract for drones, gains more than 1 tenth for the week
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
東友 qualified for a Taiwan Bank drone procurement award and was certified as the most advantageous bidder. The order covers equipment supply and maintenance services and is expected to add momentum to revenue growth, driving the company's shares up more than 1 tenth this week against the broader market.
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東友 qualified for the 'transport drones' category under 臺灣銀行's joint supply contract for its 'drone group' procurement.
東友 was selected as the most advantageous bidder.
東友 shares rose 16% this week, closing at NT$18.85 on Friday at the limit-up price.
臺灣銀行's budget for this drone procurement is about NT$1.048 billion.
The winning drones must have image inference computing power of at least 2TOPS and encrypted transmission links of AES256-bit or higher.