AI News 180m Report

2026-11-08 09:00–12:00 JST

163 received, 163 listed, 11 sources ・ Page 1 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 86 items from 3 sources; Taiwan, 77 items from 8 sources.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Japan | PR TIMES(41)

OriginalAKEY会会員・染谷直斗氏のエポラール、決裁者とのアポイント獲得を支援する「なんでも運用くん」がリリース4ヶ月目で月商2,400万円を突破

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original株式会社AKEY CONSULTINGが運営するコミュニティ「AKEY会」の会員である染谷直斗氏が手がけるエポラールのSNS運用代行サービス「なんでも運用くん」が、リリース4ヶ月目となる2026年10月に売上高2,400万円を突破した。

Facts

  • ¥24 million in monthly sales
  • 4th month since launch
  • October 1–30, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社AKEY CONSULTING、エポラール、AKEY会

A luxurious winter treat for adults: Awaji Island 3-year-aged tiger pufferfish kaiseki returns this year

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

アオアヲ ナルト リゾート will offer its “Awaji Island 3-year-aged tiger pufferfish kaiseki” exclusively to guests staying from December 1, 2026, through January 3, 2027.

Facts

  • December 1, 2026–January 3, 2027
  • 3-year-aged tiger pufferfish
  • Available in sizes up to 1.2–1.8 kg
  • Bathing tax of 150 yen not included
  • Original32,000円~(2名1室)
  • Original30,500円~(3名1室)
  • Original29,500円~(4名1室)
  • Normally 1,000 yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社H.P.D.コーポレーション、アオアヲ ナルト リゾート、淡路島観光協会、大塚国際美術館、霊山寺

For work advice and life advice alike: “Rental Copywriter” service lets you hire a copywriter by the hour

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original株式会社コピーライターが、代表取締役のはせがわてつじ氏を時間単位で借りられる「レンタルコピーライター」サービスを開始した。料金は1時間11,111円(税込)で、会議参加や相談対応などが可能。

Facts

  • Original1時間11,111円(税込)
  • Original1時間ですが自由に使えます
  • 株式会社コピーライター established in July 2015

Companies mentioned:株式会社コピーライター、リクルート、面白法人カヤック、Birdman、ローソン、広島県可部、AIクレジット、なんぼや、株式会社浅野、和歌山リア10プロジェクト

Patterns from Jomon pottery dating back approximately 5,000 years spread through space—VR artist あいみせきぐち exhibits at Barcelona international exhibition “IMMENSIVA 2026”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

VR artist あいみせきぐち is exhibiting “ANCIENT FUTURE UNDERWATER,” an immersive VR work created with 3D engineer Yuma Ito, at the international immersive art exhibition “IMMENSIVA 2026” in Barcelona. The approximately 5-minute interactive experience reconstructs in VR 6 Jomon pottery and clay figurines from 3 museums in Yamanashi Prefecture, scanned in 3D.

Facts

  • Approximately 5,000 years ago
  • 6 Jomon pottery pieces and clay figurines
  • 3 nationally designated Important Cultural Properties
  • Approximately 5-minute
  • Nov. 4
  • November 5–9
  • 18:30〜21:30
  • 16:00/18:00/20:00
  • 90-minute session
  • 10 people per session
  • November 10–13
  • November 13 at 19:00

Companies mentioned:株式会社MUSOU、Espronceda Institute of Art & Culture、YouTube

株式会社サイエンス completely revamps corporate website to mark its 20th anniversary

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社サイエンス has completely revamped its corporate website to mark its 20th anniversary, expanding information on fine bubble technology, research and development initiatives, and products.

Facts

  • 20th anniversary
  • Over 20 years
  • November 2025
  • August 2007

Companies mentioned:株式会社サイエンス、サイエンス

[Follow-up on diagnostic data from 747 people] Those expanding AI use across their teams or companies are 2.7 times as likely to use AI for repetitive tasks as those using it alone; 64% of respondents said they use it only by themselves

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社Uravation has published a follow-up analysis of response logs from 747 people who took its AI utilization diagnostic. Those expanding AI use across their teams or companies are 2.7 times as likely to be applying AI to repetitive tasks as those using it alone. The analysis also found that people delegating work to AI agents tend to adjust how thoroughly they check the results according to the task.

Facts

  • 747 people
  • 2.7 times
  • 64%
  • 963 times
  • 68.9%
  • 25.8%
  • 58.1%
  • 23.7%
  • 40.9%
  • 28.7%
  • 59%
  • 58.9%
  • 440 people
  • 8.3%
  • 62 people
  • 63.7%
  • 476 people
  • 15.9%
  • 119 people
  • 40.3%
  • 43.0 points
  • 39 points
  • 3.3 points
  • 345 people
  • 67.5%
  • 77.7%
  • 69%
  • 39.5%
  • 55.7%
  • 87.8%
  • 44.5%
  • 8.0%
  • 77.8%
  • 33.3%
  • 26.8%
  • 38.0%
  • 45.9%
  • 22.6%
  • 14.7%
  • 22.0%
  • 25.4%
  • 58.8%
  • 39.4%
  • 26.5%
  • 35.2%
  • 94 days
  • 344 people
  • 71.7%

Companies mentioned:株式会社Uravation

[Survey of 406 イオンカード members] 51.0% “did not know” イオン held lottery sales

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

A survey of 406 イオンカード members conducted by アドバイザーナビ株式会社 found that 51.0% did not know about イオン’s lottery sales. Application experience was more common among people in their 20s and 30s and among main users.

Facts

  • 406 primary イオンカード members
  • 12.3% have applied
  • 18.8% of people in their 20s and 30s have applied
  • Those aged 60 and over (5.0%)
  • “Game consoles” 58.0%

Companies mentioned:アドバイザーナビ株式会社、イオンカード、イオン

New character “Inaba’s White Rabbit” joins The Battle Cats’ limited-time rare draw “Ultra Souls”!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

ポノス株式会社 has launched the limited-time rare draw “Ultra Souls” in the smartphone game The Battle Cats, adding the new character “Inaba’s White Rabbit” as of November 8, 2026.

Facts

  • November 8, 2026 (Sunday) 11:00
  • November 12 (Thursday) 10:59
  • 11 consecutive draws
  • November 15, 2012 (Thursday)
  • Cumulative downloads of 120 million
  • As of September 2026

Companies mentioned:ポノス株式会社、ポノス、PONOS Corp.

On Takashima, a remote island off Karatsu, all 14 students make “TAKASHIMA ISLAND” coasters from plastic bottle caps

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

OriginalNPO法人唐津Farm&Foodは2026年10月23日、佐賀県唐津市の離島・高島で高島小学校の児童14名を対象に、ペットボトルキャップをPrecious Plasticの射出成形機で溶かし、「TAKASHIMA ISLAND」の文字が入ったコースターを制作するワークショップを実施した。これは佐賀県の「プラスマLIFEさが」取り組みの一環であり、6月のビーチクリーン活動の続きである。

Facts

  • All 14 students at the school
  • Oct. 23, 2026 (Fri)
  • About 10 minutes by regular ferry

Companies mentioned:NPO法人唐津Farm&Food、Precious Plastic 唐津、OGAWA PROJECT、佐賀県、環境省

How to avoid regrets over Tokyo Station wedding pre-shoots|CRYSTAL WEDDING representative TENCA releases 438-page “What Happens Behind the Photos” for free

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

TENCA, representative of CRYSTAL WEDDING, has released the 438-page ebook “Everything About Tokyo Station Wedding Pre-Shoots” for free. Drawing on more than 12 years of experience, the book offers information on photo locations, price comparisons, and the realities of shoots, with the aim of helping couples avoid regrets.

Facts

  • 438 pages in total
  • Price: ¥0
  • More than 2,530 couples
  • For more than 12 years since 2014
  • CRYSTAL WEDDING’s total photography record: more than 5,000 couples

Companies mentioned:株式会社QONQ、CRYSTAL WEDDING、ホテルニューオータニ東京

[15-minute walk from Konan-Chuo Station on the Blue Line] Storage facility “スペラボ 横浜港南店” to open on December 1, 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

The self-storage facility “Spelabo Yokohama Konan Store” opened on December 1, 2026, and is running an opening campaign. The chain, operated by UKCorporation, runs more than 800 locations and 23,000 rooms, mainly in Tokyo and Osaka.

Facts

  • 800 stores
  • More than 23,000 rooms
  • Small (0.5 tatami mats)
  • About 18–36 items’ worth
  • About 72–144 items’ worth
  • 800,000 vacant homes
  • As little as 1 hour

Companies mentioned:株式会社UKCorporation、UKCorporation、(株)UKcorporation、アユカワTV

[Free webinar on Dec. 28 (Mon.) at 22:00] Why aren’t large companies choosing you? An explanation of an enterprise sales strategy that breaks through with introductions × narrative!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

KOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社 will hold a free online webinar on enterprise sales strategies in collaboration with スマートソーシャル on December 28, 2026.

Facts

  • Dec. 28, 2026
  • 22:00
  • 30 minutes
  • 5,000 people
  • More than 200 videos
  • 10,000 people
  • About 90 companies
  • 30,000 yen per month
  • ROI of about 15 times

Companies mentioned:KOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社、スマートソーシャル、リクルート、オリコングループ、サイバード、Peatix、smart social co., ltd.、KOBUSHI BEER

November–January only at ココ ガーデンリゾート オキナワ: A lavish dim sum feast featuring shrimp and crab, plus piping-hot mala and medicinal-herb hot pots. 2 dinner options debut!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

The restaurant Makan Makan at ココ ガーデンリゾート オキナワ will serve 2 limited-time dinners, “Premium Shrimp and Crab Dim Sum Feast” and “Taiwanese Dishes and Piping-Hot Hot Pot,” from November 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027.

Facts

  • Nov. 1, 2026
  • January 31, 2027
  • 10 special shrimp and crab dishes
  • 5 types of soup
  • 3 choices
  • 9 types of condiments
  • Original2万3千㎡
  • About 7,000 tsubo
  • 18:00~21:30
  • Adults: ¥7,800
  • Elementary school students: ¥3,900
  • Young children (ages 3–5): ¥2,300
  • ¥6,000 per person

Companies mentioned:ココ ガーデンリゾート オキナワ、株式会社H.P.D.コーポレーション

Original【調査結果】11月10日は「いい頭皮の日」!「頭皮が美しそうな女性有名人ランキング」発表!!第1位は、あの国民的女優!!!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社Fast Beauty announced that Haruka Ayase was voted No. 1 in its ranking of female celebrities with beautiful-looking scalps, based on a survey conducted for “Good Scalp Day” on November 10.

Facts

  • 13.3% of the vote
  • 100 people nationwide, primarily women
  • 95.0% women
  • 56.0% in their 50s

Companies mentioned:株式会社Fast Beauty、fufu、株式会社リクルート

The importance of interdental care on November 8, “Good Teeth Day”: a new oral-care routine proposed by 米国歯科医師会(ADA)-certified Soocas NEOS II Ultra

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

For “Good Teeth Day” on November 8, Soocas LLC is promoting the importance of interdental care and consistent oral-care habits, recommending the ADA-certified electric toothbrush NEOS II Ultra.

Facts

  • 61.5%
  • 2025
  • 1993
  • 1931
  • 66,000 times per minute
  • 20°
  • 0.55 mm
  • About 80 seconds
  • More than 30 days
  • About 3 minutes 20 seconds
  • 2 bottles

Companies mentioned:Soocas LLC、Soocas、米国歯科医師会、ADA、厚生労働省、日本歯科医師会、Amazon、ヨドバシカメラ、ビックカメラ、ヤマダデンキ

[New store] いーふらん opens “高価買取おたからや 斑鳩店” in Ikoma District, Nara Prefecture! Opening on Monday, November 9, 2026! For appraisals and purchases of gold, watches, branded bags and more, visit “高価買取おたからや”!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社いーふらん will open “高価買取おたからや 斑鳩店” in Ikaruga Town, Ikoma District, Nara Prefecture, on November 9, 2026. The company currently operates more than 2,130 stores worldwide and aims to expand its presence in the area with this opening.

Facts

  • Monday, Nov. 9, 2026
  • More than 2,130 stores worldwide
  • High rating rate 96.2%
  • 29,568,000 yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社いーふらん、高価買取おたからや

Original【11月20日(金)17:30~・無料オンライン】2027年の大企業開拓を加速するには?「売り込まず選ばれる」BtoB営業の信頼設計・紹介戦略を解説!!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

OriginalKOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社は、2026年11月20日にスマートソーシャル株式会社とのコラボで、大企業開拓のためのBtoB営業戦略に関する無料オンラインセミナーを開催する。

Facts

  • Nov. 20, 2026
  • 17:30
  • Annual sales of ¥120 million
  • A community with 5,000 participants
  • More than 200 business networking events annually
  • A network of 10,000 people
  • About 90 companies participate
  • Low-cost plans starting at 30,000 yen per month (before tax)
  • Cases achieving approximately 15 times ROI

Companies mentioned:KOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社、スマートソーシャル株式会社、リクルート、オリコングループ、サイバード、千葉大学、青山学院大学、KOBUSHI BEER

[On-the-ground report] STPR Family entertainment is heating up in Ikebukuro! Crowds at the AGF2026 venue and 2 newly opened permanent stores, among other locations! A look at the buzz around the “Snisute” stage and events around town

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社STPR is rolling out a range of activities at the “Animate Girls Festival 2026 (AGF2026),” held in Ikebukuro on November 7 and 8, 2026, with all 6 STPR Family groups taking part. Plans include newly established permanent merchandise and sweets shops, special stages, street-screen broadcasts and a digital rally.

Facts

  • Original2026年11月7日(土)・8日(日)
  • All 6 STPR Family groups
  • 295万 views on YouTube
  • 2 permanent stores

Companies mentioned:株式会社STPR、STPR、アニメイトガールズフェスティバル実行委員会、ビックカメラ池袋本店、バンダイナムコ Cross Store 東京、スイーツパラダイス池袋店

Original暖かさも滑りにくさも重視したい方へ!第一ゴムの冬の新作!頼れる相棒「PADDY(パディ)」が登場!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社イースト・デイリー supported the creation of a special page for 第一ゴム’s new winter boots, “PADDY (パディ).” Founded in 1935 and based in Otaru, Hokkaido, the company manufactures domestically made rubber boots and footwear known for their cold resistance and slip resistance.

Facts

  • 1935
  • Capital: 50 million yen
  • Total group capital of ¥70 million

Companies mentioned:第一ゴム、株式会社イースト・デイリー、第一ゴム株式会社、DACグループ

[Ramen Kairikiya] For 1 week only! ¥110 off every ramen variety from the tax-included price! Kyoto Kitashirakawa Ramen Kairikiya’s Sakai Umiyamacho store in Sakai, Osaka, reopens after renovation! From Thursday, November 12, 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

京都北白川ラーメン魁力屋堺海山町店, operated by 株式会社魁力屋, is reopening after renovation. For 1 week only from November 12, 2026, all ramen varieties will be discounted by ¥110 from their tax-included prices.

Facts

  • 110 yen off
  • Limited to 7 days
  • Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026
  • Wednesday, Nov. 18
  • 197 stores nationwide
  • 295 stores

Companies mentioned:株式会社SAKIGAKEホールディングス、株式会社魁力屋、京都北白川ラーメン魁力屋、三田製麺所、札幌みその

Notice of a paper discussion group on Do Better Schools Lead to More Growth? by Erik Hanushek and Ludger Woessmann

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

AIマネー大学株式会社 will hold a paper discussion group on “Do Better Schools Lead to More Growth?” by Erik Hanushek and Ludger Woessmann. The session will be led by the company’s Yutaka Yamanaka and held on Zoom in late November 2026.

Facts

  • Journal of Economic Growth, 2012
  • The 2nd session in the series
  • Individual disclosure of executive compensation (just over 45% support)
  • Expansion of the character limit for explanations of shareholder proposals (4,000 characters)
  • In 2010, submitted 15 shareholder proposals to HOYA as a founding-family shareholder
  • Delivered a lecture at Harvard Law School in 2011
  • Made shareholder proposals that garnered support in the 40% range
  • Including winning a court ruling in 2025
  • Born in Bunkyo, Tokyo, in 1976
  • including its focus on NVIDIA in the early 2010s
  • Also a fan of the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters for 30 years
  • 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、HOYA株式会社、保谷硝子、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、株式会社河野メリクロン、投資ブラザーズ合同会社、少数株ドットコム株式会社、Stanford University、ミュンヘン大学、ifo研究所、コロンビア大学、ロンドン・スクール・オブ・エコノミクス、Harvard University Law School

[About 1 in 2 people are “not very resistant” to giving reused items as gifts] A Christmas gift option with value that can be hard to find new

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

ブックオフグループホールディングス株式会社 conducted a survey on gifts of reused items. A total of 48.8% of gift-givers and 56.4% of recipients said they had little resistance to them, with the ability to choose items that can be hard to find new cited as the main reason. About 1 in 3 people choose pre-owned jewelry gifts, and 79.3% of owners are considering repairs or remodeling.

Facts

  • 1,023 people

Companies mentioned:ブックオフグループホールディングス株式会社、ブックオフ、BOOKOFF SUPER BAZAAR、Rehello by BOOKOFF、aidect、hugall、BOOKOFF USA、Jalan Jalan Japan、R-LOOP

We want to make a folding umbrella featuring the Tamakusu tree, a symbol of Yokohama’s opening as a port! [横浜開港資料館]

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Original横浜開港資料館は、ミュージアムグッズデザインコンテストで大賞を受賞した「木漏れ日のたまくす折り畳み傘」の製造に向け、Readyforにてクラウドファンディングを開始する。目標額は170万円で、600本分の予約が集まった段階で生産が開始される予定。

Facts

  • Target: ¥1.7 million
  • Starting Saturday, November 8, 2026 (Reiwa 8)
  • Minimum order: 1,200 umbrellas
  • 600 umbrellas, half the target
  • 1 umbrella: ¥3,850 (tax included)
  • ¥2,500 (35% off the regular price)

Companies mentioned:横浜開港資料館、公益財団法人横浜市ふるさと歴史財団、Readyfor

From “sticking with” English lessons to “making progress”: CampusTop, an online English conversation service with a dedicated coach, relaunches its website

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社QQ English relaunched the official website for CampusTop, its online English service for elementary, junior high and high school students, on November 1, 2026. Key changes include moving to a custom domain, illustrating the relationship between study habits and progress, and publishing Eiken pass results, parent testimonials and pricing plans.

Facts

  • Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
  • 25-minute one-on-one online lessons
  • 94% of students passed the Eiken® exam
  • 92.6% of parents felt their children had improved their English skills
  • Enrollment fee: ¥16,500
  • 800,000 people worldwide (as of July 2025)

Companies mentioned:株式会社QQ English、QQEnglish、CampusTop、QQキッズ、公益財団法人 日本英語検定協会

Asset management consultation site 資産運用ナビ launches a “Pension Deferral and Early-Claiming Simulator”|Compare annual take-home benefits and break-even points based on the age you start receiving benefits

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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 launched a “Pension Deferral and Early-Claiming Simulator” that lets users compare annual take-home benefits and break-even points based on the age they begin receiving public pension benefits (60–75).

Facts

  • Between ages 60 and 75
  • Increases by 0.7%
  • Decreases by 0.4%
  • For an annual amount of ¥2 million

Companies mentioned:アドバイザーナビ株式会社、資産運用ナビ

【Start learning English as a family】Native Camp launches a family plan campaign for Family Week! Get coins worth ¥2,000 by meeting the requirements

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社ネイティブキャンプ will run a campaign in conjunction with Family Week, from November 8 to 21, 2026, giving coins worth ¥2,000 (1,000 coins) to new family plan subscribers and those who meet the requirements.

Facts

  • Nov. 8, 2026
  • Nov. 21, 2026
  • Coins worth ¥2,000
  • 1,000 coins
  • Monthly fee: 1,980 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社ネイティブキャンプ、こども家庭庁

Original新百合トウェンティワンホールで0歳から楽しめる参加体験型コンサート開催! 『「0歳からの・はじめてのオーケストラ」〜冬のコンサート〜』チケット好評販売中

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Originalサロンオーケストラジャパンによる参加体験型コンサート「0歳からの・はじめてのオーケストラ〜冬のコンサート〜」が、2026年11月23日に新百合トウェンティワンホールで開催される。カンフェティにてチケット販売中。

Facts

  • November 23, 2026
  • 1,000 yen
  • 2,000 yen
  • 350 performances a year

Companies mentioned:ロングランプランニング株式会社、カンフェティ、サロンオーケストラジャパン

【New store】高価買取おたからや expands to Aoki Super Imaise Store in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture!|高価買取おたからや アオキスーパー今伊勢店 opens Monday, November 9, 2026!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

株式会社いーふらん will open 高価買取おたからや アオキスーパー今伊勢店 at アオキスーパー今伊勢店 in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, on November 9, 2026. The company currently operates more than 2,130 stores worldwide and aims to expand its presence in the area with this new location.

Facts

  • Monday, Nov. 9, 2026
  • More than 2,130 stores worldwide
  • High rating rate 96.2%
  • Parking: 450 spaces

Companies mentioned:株式会社いーふらん、高価買取おたからや、アオキスーパー今伊勢店、アオキスーパー

Access to elementary school entrance exam site お受験プリント peaks in the 21:00 hour; user count tops 4,000 and monthly users exceed 30,000 as usage data is released

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

On November 5, 2026, elementary school entrance exam site お受験プリント announced that its user count had topped 4,000 and that its monthly active users reached a record 33,260 in October 2026. Usage data shows that access peaks in the 21:00 hour, about 90% of users are women (mainly in their 30s and 40s), and users from outside the Greater Tokyo area account for about 30%.

Facts

  • The number of users※1 has topped 4,000
  • Monthly active users※2 in October 2026: 33,260
  • Access peaked in the 21:00 hour in October
  • Original20時〜23時台の4時間に、1日のアクセスの25.1%が集まっています
  • Women account for 89.1%
  • 77.4% of access came from smartphones
  • Users outside the Greater Tokyo area accounted for 28.2%

Companies mentioned:お受験プリント、LINE、Google アナリティクス 4、GA4、厚生労働省

【New product/departing from and arriving at Fukuoka Airport】Fly with スカイマーク! “Sky Station Miyako Island” now on sale! Special prices from ¥35,800♪ スカイマーク’s official dynamic package “Tasuta” also on sale to strong demand!

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Sky Pack Tours has started selling “Sky Station Miyako Island,” a Miyako Island travel package departing from and arriving at Fukuoka Airport and using スカイマーク, with special prices starting at ¥35,800. スカイマーク’s official dynamic package “Tasuta” is also on sale to strong demand.

Facts

  • 20Kg
  • 2–14 days

Companies mentioned:スカイパックツアーズ株式会社、スカイマーク

【New store】高価買取おたからや expands to Coop Aomori Ruike Store in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture!|高価買取おたからや コープあおもり るいけ店 opens Monday, November 9, 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 コープあおもり るいけ店 inside コープあおもり るいけ店 in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, on November 9, 2026. The company currently operates more than 2,130 stores worldwide and will expand its presence in the area with this new location.

Facts

  • Monday, Nov. 9, 2026
  • More than 2,130 stores worldwide
  • High rating rate 96.2%
  • 200 spaces

Companies mentioned:株式会社いーふらん、高価買取おたからや、コープあおもり

Lessons from Tohoku, preparation for businesses: How preserving earthquake memories can change BCP and organizational culture — 3.11 Memorial Network Fund 2026 annual report meeting and 2027 information session【Free admission・December 3 in Sendai + online】

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公益社団法人3.11メモリアルネットワーク will hold the 2026 annual report meeting and 2027 information session for the 3.11 Memorial Network Fund in Sendai and online on December 3, 2026. Participants will discuss how passing on the lessons of the Great East Japan Earthquake affects corporate BCP and organizational culture, with case studies from 株式会社村尾技建, 株式会社アイ工務店 and 株式会社良品計画.

Facts

  • Thursday, Dec. 3, 2026
  • 87% of organizations preserving disaster memories
  • Cumulative donations: ¥86,637,553
  • A cumulative ¥67,395,738 has been granted to support the activities of organizations preserving disaster memories across Japan
  • The maximum grant was reduced from ¥10 million
  • to ¥7 million

Companies mentioned:公益社団法人3.11メモリアルネットワーク、株式会社村尾技建、株式会社アイ工務店、株式会社良品計画、一般社団法人トナリノ、やまもと語りべの会、一般社団法人大熊未来塾、公益財団法人地域創造基金さなぶり、Stanford Social Innovation Review Japan

【New product/departing from and arriving at Kobe Airport】Fly with スカイマーク! “Sky Station Miyako Island” now on sale! Special prices from ¥31,800♪ スカイマーク’s official dynamic package “Tasuta” also on sale to strong demand!

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Sky Pack Tours has started selling “Sky Station Miyako Island,” a trip to Miyako Island departing from and arriving at Kobe Airport. Prices start at ¥31,800. スカイマーク’s official dynamic package “Tasuta” is also on sale to strong demand.

Facts

  • Up to 20 kg of baggage is free
  • Trips can be booked for 2 to 14 days

Companies mentioned:スカイパックツアーズ株式会社、スカイマーク

【Nakano】Popular seafood tavern Nami Goya Nakano Store refreshes its menu! Draft beer ¥199 (¥219)♪ Sushi rolls with toppings ¥199 (¥219) and up♪ A campaign offering all-you-can-drink with draft beer for ¥330 runs November 9 and 10♪

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なみ小屋 中野店, operated by 株式会社FS.shake, will refresh its menu starting November 9, 2026, and lower the prices of draft beer and sushi rolls with toppings. An all-you-can-drink campaign with draft beer for ¥330 will also run on that day and the 10th.

Facts

  • Draft beer: ¥199
  • Sushi rolls with toppings also ¥199
  • “Nami Goya specialty: overflowing seafood” ¥879
  • Sashimi: Nami Goya 7-piece assorted platter, ¥989
  • Seating capacity: 100

Companies mentioned:株式会社FS.shake、PRタイムズ

[New Store] I-Furan opens “High-Value Purchase Otakaraya Utsunomiya Ichinosawa Store (in front of Sakushin Gakuin)” in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture! Opening Nov. 9, 2026! For appraisals and purchases of gold, watches, brand-name bags and more, visit おたからや!

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株式会社いーふらん will open “High-Value Purchase おたからや Utsunomiya Ichinosawa Store (in front of Sakushin Gakuin)” in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, on Nov. 9, 2026. The company currently operates more than 2,130 stores worldwide and aims to expand its regional presence with this new location.

Facts

  • Monday, Nov. 9, 2026
  • More than 2,130 stores worldwide
  • High rating rate 96.2%
  • 29,568,000 yen
  • 1,995,300 yen
  • 1,733,300 yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社いーふらん、おたからや、関東自動車

Highlights of the Japan premiere of the full-length ballet “A Christmas Carol,” with Ivan Vasiliev dancing the elderly Scrooge

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AlexandriteWorld株式会社 will present the Japan premiere of the full-length ballet “A Christmas Carol,” directed, choreographed and starring Ivan Vasiliev, at MoN Takanawa Box1000 in Takanawa, Tokyo, on Dec. 5 and 6, 2026. Using funds raised through crowdfunding, the production will invite 83 children from children’s homes and other facilities free of charge.

Facts

  • Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026
  • Dec. 6 (Sun)
  • Approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes
  • 83 children
  • Total raised: ¥7,811,145
  • 156% of target
  • 344 supporters
  • SS seats: ¥19,800
  • S seats: ¥16,500
  • A seats: ¥12,100

Companies mentioned:AlexandriteWorld株式会社、株式会社MOST、CAMPFIRE、チケットぴあ、チケミー、TicketMe

Coming together to talk across cultural differences on Culture Day: Bunkyo Ward hosts community meeting on “Building a Community Where Children Can Thrive,” attended by parents from 6 countries

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特定非営利活動法人アジア人文文化交流促進協会(JII) held a community meeting on “Building a Community Where Children Can Thrive” in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, on Nov. 3, 2026, with 11 participants in total: foreign residents from 6 countries and Japanese residents. The meeting was held as part of a donation campaign marking JII’s certification as an NPO corporation, and participants discussed values related to raising children as well as the strengths and challenges of Japan’s educational environment.

Facts

  • From 5 countries
  • 6 foreign residents
  • 5 Japanese residents
  • 11 people in total
  • Over approximately 2 hours
  • Nov. 3, 2026

Companies mentioned:特定非営利活動法人アジア人文文化交流促進協会、JII、一般社団法人構想日本

Exhibiting at Startup JAPAN EXPO 2026 [Winter]! Offering PR strategies using news angles and CEOs’ own words for startups with “great products that no one knows about”

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ハッピーPR株式会社 will exhibit at Startup JAPAN EXPO 2026 [Winter], to be held on Dec. 16 and 17, 2026, and introduce PR support services for startups.

Facts

  • Approximately 450 companies
  • Dec. 16, 2026
  • Dec. 17
  • 10:00〜17:00
  • 6 sessions in total
  • 6 months
  • Capital: 10 million yen

Companies mentioned:ハッピーPR株式会社、Eight、Sansan株式会社、シナジーマーケティング株式会社

Originalfavy高梨社長が登壇!会員制レストラン「焼かない焼肉29ON」が10年続いた理由を全公開するセミナー&10周年記念パーティーを11月29日(日)に新宿・参謀BARで開催(15時・18時の2回)

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株式会社経営参謀 will hold a seminar and 10th anniversary party at 参謀BAR in Shinjuku on Nov. 29, 2026, featuring Takumi Takanashi, president of 株式会社favy. The event will reveal the business model that enabled members-only restaurant “Yakanai Yakiniku 29ON” to continue for 10 years, including its revenue structure, membership design and strategies for bringing former members back.

Facts

  • Sunday, Nov. 29, 2026
  • Advance payment: ¥5,980
  • Payment on the day: ¥6,500
  • More than 1,000 business ventures built in total

Companies mentioned:株式会社経営参謀、株式会社favy、参謀BAR

Year-end gift sale announcement

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株式会社リカーマウンテン will hold a year-end gift sale for members only from Nov. 8 to 30, with ham gift sets 40% off.

Facts

  • 211 stores nationwide
  • Sunday, Nov. 8
  • Mon., the 30th
  • 40% off

Companies mentioned:株式会社リカーマウンテン

[アパマンショップ] Vote for your favorite snow globe starting Nov. 8. 3 winners will be selected by lottery to receive a prize.

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OriginalAPAMAN株式会社は、2026年11月8日から11月30日まで、「べあ~君とハニちゃんのクリスマスマルシェ」で販売予定のスノードーム10商品を対象に投票キャンペーンを実施し、抽選で3名様に景品をプレゼントする。

Facts

  • 10 snow globes
  • Prices of eligible products range from ¥1,980 to ¥5,500 (tax included).
  • From among all 91 products scheduled for sale

Companies mentioned:APAMAN株式会社、アパマンショップ、東京クリスマスマーケット実行委員会、kkday

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シェアード・モビリティ・ネットワークス株式会社

Published ・ Source Japan | 帝国データバンク

シェアード・モビリティ・ネットワークス received an order to commence special liquidation from the Tokyo District Court on Oct. 21. The company operated “Shaero,” a sharing service for folding electric motorcycles, but dissolved amid a worsening business environment. The amount of its liabilities is currently under investigation.

Facts

  • Oct. 21
  • Original2019年(令和元年)7月
  • Total: 300 million yen
  • Cumulative total: 600 million yen
  • 500 Station
  • Dec. 18, 2023
  • Feb. 4, 2025
  • Sept. 29, 2025

Companies mentioned:シェアード・モビリティ・ネットワークス株式会社、(株)アクセス

花嫁わた株式会社

Published ・ Source Japan | 帝国データバンク

花嫁わた株式会社 suspended operations as of Nov. 2 and entrusted an attorney with winding-up procedures. The company took over the business of 旧・花嫁わた(株), but orders declined due to changes in demand and the entry of competitors, leading it to abandon continued operations. The amount of liabilities is currently under investigation.

Facts

  • Capital: 10 million yen
  • As of Nov. 2
  • 1881 (Meiji 14)
  • 1990 (Heisei 2)
  • Original92年に
  • Fiscal year ended April 2006
  • Approximately ¥1.073 billion

Companies mentioned:花嫁わた株式会社、日本羅針盤法律事務所、旧・花嫁わた(株)、花嫁わた不動産(株)

5 companies including 株式会社絆ホールディングス

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Original株式会社絆ホールディングスなど5社が大阪地裁より破産手続き開始決定を受け、不正受給による約110億円の返還処分や行政処分を受けた。負債は5社合計で約289億円。

Facts

  • Capital: 20 million yen
  • Annual revenue of about 2.399 billion yen
  • Total of about 11 billion yen
  • Original約55億191万円
  • Original約289億5361万円

Companies mentioned:株式会社絆ホールディングス、(株)絆ホールディングス、(株)絆ホールディングス、NPO法人リアン、(株)JOB connect、(株)レーヴ、(株)リベラーラ、(有)ティー・エヌ・プラン、弁護士法人大江橋法律事務所、大阪市

ガイアファンディング株式会社

Published ・ Source Japan | 帝国データバンク

ガイアファンディング株式会社 had a bankruptcy petition filed by a creditor on July 15 and received a bankruptcy commencement order on Oct. 14. Liabilities are about 6.04535 billion yen.

Facts

  • Capital: 50.1 million yen
  • July 15
  • Oct. 14
  • Around 10%
  • Fiscal year ended March 2018
  • Annual revenue of about 398 million yen
  • November 2018
  • About 2,738 creditors
  • About 6.04535 billion yen

Companies mentioned:ガイアファンディング株式会社、TMI総合法律事務所

株式会社いちのや

Published ・ Source Japan | 帝国データバンク

株式会社いちのや (formerly 株式会社本塁打) received a bankruptcy commencement order from the Tokyo District Court on Sept. 30. Operating "Nori-ben Ichinoya," it had reported annual sales of about 641 million yen and 28 stores, including directly operated and franchise locations, in the fiscal year ended May 2024, but its cash flow worsened due to the burden of store-opening funds, rising costs, and intensifying competition. It came under the umbrella of a rice wholesaler in September 2024, but sales fell to about 614 million yen in the fiscal year ended May 2025, and it had closed its Yasukuni-dori main store on July 31, 2026. Liabilities are currently under investigation.

Facts

  • It had reported annual sales of about 641 million yen in the fiscal year ended May 2024
  • Annual sales for the fiscal year ended May 2025 fell to about 614 million yen
  • It had opened 28 stores, including directly operated and franchise stores
  • On Sept. 30, it received a bankruptcy commencement order from the Tokyo District Court
  • It was established in May 2021 (Reiwa 3)
  • The creditor claim filing period runs until Oct. 28
  • It closed its flagship Yasukuni-dori main store on July 31, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社いちのや、株式会社本塁打、川畑法律事務所

Original日本トイザらス株式会社

Published ・ Source Japan | 帝国データバンク

日本トイザらス株式会社 filed for application of the Civil Rehabilitation Act with the Tokyo District Court on Oct. 1 and received a rehabilitation proceedings commencement order on Oct. 6. Its liabilities total about 13.2 billion yen (about 1,100 creditors), making it the largest bankruptcy ever among toy retailers. The company has concluded a business transfer agreement with Pan Pacific International Holdings, which operates ドン・キホーテ, and Operation Shared Services, and will continue operating with DIP financing from 三菱UFJ銀行. The deadline for submitting the rehabilitation plan is Jan. 13, 2027.

Facts

  • 日本トイザらス(株)(capital: 10 million yen
  • Liabilities are about 13.2 billion yen against about 1,100 creditors
  • In the fiscal year ended January 2007, it posted annual sales of about 194.364 billion yen
  • Annual sales for the fiscal year ended December 2025 (fiscal year-end changed) came to only about 75.211 billion yen
  • It had posted losses for 8 consecutive terms at the net income level
  • The filing attorneys are attorney 仁瓶善太郎 and 15 others
  • Original1989年(平成元年)11月に米国トイザらス社と日本マクドナルドが出資して玩具小売を目的として設立
  • Original2017年9月には、米国のトイザらス社が米国連邦倒産法第11章(チャプター11)を申請
  • The deadline for submitting the rehabilitation plan is scheduled for Jan. 13, 2027

Companies mentioned:日本トイザらス株式会社、日本トイザらス(株)、米国トイザらス社、日本マクドナルド、トイザらス・アジア・リミテッド、アンダーソン・毛利・友常法律事務所外国法共同事業、阿部・井窪・片山法律事務所、(株)パン・パシフィック・インターナショナルホールディングス、(株)オペレーションシェアードサービス、三菱UFJ銀行、ドン・キホーテ、ベビーザらス、トイザらス

株式会社絆ホールディングス

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株式会社絆ホールディングス and 4 other companies were ordered by 大阪市 to return about 11 billion yen for fraudulent receipt of the employment transition support system additional payment, and had their designations revoked. In response, the petition to commence rehabilitation proceedings was dismissed by the Osaka District Court, and a preservation administration order was issued. Total liabilities of the 5 companies amount to about 28.9 billion yen.

Facts

  • Capital: 20 million yen
  • Annual revenue of about 2.399 billion yen
  • Total of about 11 billion yen
  • Original約55億191万円
  • Original約289億5361万円

Companies mentioned:株式会社絆ホールディングス、(株)絆ホールディングス、NPO法人リアン、(有)ティー・エヌ・プラン、(株)JOB connect、(株)レーヴ、(株)リベラーラ、弁護士法人大江橋法律事務所、大阪市

日本トイザらス株式会社

Published ・ Source Japan | 帝国データバンク

On Oct. 1, 日本トイザらス株式会社 filed for application of the Civil Rehabilitation Act with the Tokyo District Court, with liabilities of about 13.2 billion yen, the largest toy retailer bankruptcy ever. The business will be transferred to Pan Pacific International Holdings and will continue operating through DIP financing from 三菱UFJ銀行.

Facts

  • Capital: 10 million yen
  • Annual sales of about 194.364 billion yen
  • Annual sales of about 75.211 billion yen
  • Losses for 8 consecutive terms
  • About 1,100 creditors
  • Liabilities are about 13.2 billion yen against about 1,100 creditors

Companies mentioned:日本トイザらス(株)、日本トイザらス株式会社、米国トイザらス社、日本マクドナルド、トイザらス・アジア・リミテッド、ドン・キホーテ、(株)パン・パシフィック・インターナショナルホールディングス、三菱UFJ銀行

八潮運輸株式会社

Published ・ Source Japan | 帝国データバンク

Information about 八潮運輸株式会社 is provided on the bankruptcy flash report page of Teikoku Databank (TDB).

Facts

  • Capital: 20.6 million yen
  • On Oct. 1
  • 1963 (Showa 38)
  • About 120 trucks
  • Annual revenue of about 1.72 billion yen
  • Annual revenue was about 1.597 billion yen
  • A net loss of about 154 million yen
  • A net profit of about 494 million yen
  • On Sept. 9
  • About 29 creditors
  • About 1.117 billion yen
  • As of Sept. 18
  • The maximum limit amount at 100 million yen
  • Total liabilities of less than 5 billion yen

Companies mentioned:八潮運輸株式会社、八潮運輸(株)、はぜのき法律事務所、三井住友銀行

株式会社東信クレジットサービス

Published ・ Source Japan | 帝国データバンク

Page structure covering the bankruptcy flash report for 株式会社東信クレジットサービス and the corporate information service of Teikoku Databank (TDB).

Facts

  • Capital: 10,000 yen
  • Sept. 16
  • Tel. 06-6363-7800
  • May 1998 (Heisei 10)
  • TDB company code: 582452753
  • July 6, 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社東信クレジットサービス、(株)東信クレジットサービス、はばたき綜合法律事務所、(株)全東信

Original大勝建設株式会社など2社

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大勝建設株式会社 and its affiliate (株)大勝 filed for self-bankruptcy with the Mito District Court on Sept. 24. Total liabilities are about 4.5 billion yen.

Facts

  • Capital: 50 million yen
  • Capital: 10 million yen
  • Annual sales of about 3.199 billion yen
  • Annual sales were about 2.023 billion yen
  • Loans to affiliates totaling about 900 million yen
  • 大勝建設(株)about 2.9 billion yen
  • (株)大勝 about 1.6 billion yen
  • About 4.5 billion yen combined for the 2 companies

Companies mentioned:大勝建設株式会社、(株)大勝、阿部・井窪・片山法律事務所

株式会社メディトランセ

Published ・ Source Japan | 帝国データバンク

株式会社メディトランセ received a bankruptcy commencement order from the Tokyo District Court on Sept. 9. The company had been engaged in medical specimen transport and PCR testing, but lost credibility after being ordered by 東京都 to return about 1.3 billion yen for fraudulent receipt of subsidies. The amount of liabilities is under investigation.

Facts

  • Sept. 9
  • Until Oct. 7
  • July 2011 (Heisei 23)
  • 855 million yen
  • May 2023
  • About 2.3 billion yen
  • About 1.3 billion yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社メディトランセ、(株)メディトランセ、弁護士法人北村・加藤・佐野法律事務所、東京都

Original株式会社Hatch Outなど2社

Published ・ Source Japan | 帝国データバンク

株式会社Hatch Out and its affiliate (株)八建設 received a bankruptcy commencement order from the Osaka District Court on Aug. 31. Total liabilities are about 10.89535 billion yen.

Facts

  • Capital: 25 million yen
  • Capital: 500,000 yen
  • Annual sales of about 1.576 billion yen
  • Borrowings of nearly 9 billion yen
  • About 10.76283 billion yen
  • About 132.52 million yen
  • About 10.89535 billion yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社Hatch Out、(株)Hatch Out、(株)八建設、弁護士法人御堂筋法律事務所

Original株式会社パークエンジニアなど2社

Published ・ Source Japan | 帝国データバンク

株式会社パークエンジニア and its affiliate (株)カーパークレント filed for voluntary bankruptcy with the Osaka District Court due to worsening cash flow and received a bankruptcy commencement order. Total liabilities are about 3.51794 billion yen.

Facts

  • Capital of 5 million yen
  • Capital of 3 million yen
  • On Sept. 9
  • On the 11th of the same month
  • More than 1,200 locations
  • More than 100 million yen
  • At a rate of 7.99% per year
  • About 613 creditors
  • About 2.34152 billion yen
  • About 488 creditors
  • About 1.17642 billion yen
  • About 3.51794 billion yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社パークエンジニア、(株)パークエンジニア、(株)カーパークレント、弁護士法人御堂筋法律事務所

株式会社FUTURO <formerly Xクリエーション(株)>

Published ・ Source Japan | 帝国データバンク

株式会社FUTURO (formerly Xクリエーション) was petitioned into bankruptcy by a creditor amid worsening cash flow and trouble with business partners, and received a bankruptcy commencement order from the Tokyo District Court on Sept. 2. Its liabilities are currently under investigation.

Facts

  • 3-16-12 Roppongi, Minato Ward
  • Sept. 2
  • 5 Gobancho, Chiyoda Ward
  • Tel. 03-5276-1321
  • Until Oct. 7
  • October 2013 (Heisei 25)
  • June 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社FUTURO、Xクリエーション(株)、長島良成法律事務所

宗教法人多田神社

Published ・ Source Japan | 帝国データバンク

宗教法人多田神社 filed for application of the Civil Rehabilitation Act with the Kobe District Court by Aug. 24 and received a supervision order. Its liabilities are currently under investigation.

Facts

  • Total basic assets of 12 million yen
  • Founded in the first year of Tenroku (970)
  • From around 2023
  • Feb. 2024
  • July of the same year
  • September of the same year
  • TDB company code: 200110803
  • Went bankrupt in April 2003
  • TDB company code: 144006117
  • Went bankrupt in April 2012

Companies mentioned:宗教法人多田神社、伊藤法律事務所、宗教法人伊勢山皇大神宮、宗教法人東照宮

Original株式会社六石ゴルフ倶楽部

Published ・ Source Japan | 帝国データバンク

株式会社六石ゴルフ倶楽部 filed for application of the Civil Rehabilitation Act with the Tokyo District Court on Sept. 1, citing liabilities of about 5.6 billion yen, and received a preservation order. It aims to rebuild with support from Resol Holdings.

Facts

  • Capital of 90 million yen
  • On Sept. 1
  • Annual revenue of about 1.136 billion yen
  • About 1,900 creditors

Companies mentioned:株式会社六石ゴルフ倶楽部、(株)六石ゴルフ倶楽部、ノイエスト総合法律事務所、濱田法律事務所、リソルホールディングス(株)、六石ゴルフ倶楽部

東京グリーン株式会社

Published ・ Source Japan | 帝国データバンク

東京グリーン株式会社 received a bankruptcy commencement order on Aug. 19, choosing legal liquidation with liabilities of about 15.5 billion yen.

Facts

  • Capital of 60 million yen
  • Annual revenue of about 1.871 billion yen
  • Liabilities of about 15.5 billion yen owed to about 1 creditor

Companies mentioned:東京グリーン株式会社、富里ゴルフ倶楽部、カレドニアン・ゴルフクラブ

株式会社インテルフィン

Published ・ Source Japan | 帝国データバンク

株式会社インテルフィン received a bankruptcy commencement order from the Tokyo District Court on Aug. 12. Its liabilities are about 158 million yen.

Facts

  • Capital: 10 million yen
  • Annual sales of about 1.5 billion yen
  • Annual sales of about 60 million yen
  • 70% of sales
  • About 60 creditors

Companies mentioned:株式会社インテルフィン、(株)インテルフィン、鱒書房、大西昭一郎法律事務所

3 companies including 株式会社オッドナンバー

Published ・ Source Japan | 帝国データバンク

3 companies, 株式会社オッドナンバー, (株)イグニス and パルス(株), filed for voluntary bankruptcy with the Tokyo District Court on Aug. 4 and received commencement orders on the 5th. Combined liabilities are about 29.7 billion yen, caused by the end of each company's main business and insolvency.

Facts

  • Capital of 1 million yen
  • Capital of 100 million yen
  • Capital of 1.05 million yen
  • On Aug. 4
  • On the 5th of the same month
  • Established in March 2022 (Reiwa 4)
  • From 2024, operated by the company
  • Developed and operated since 2023
  • In 2024, a smartphone game app likewise
  • As of the December 2024 fiscal period
  • Insolvency reached about 9.6 billion yen as of the December 2024 fiscal period
  • ヒプノシスマイク -Dream Rap Battle- ended service in September 2025
  • In April 2026, it announced that it had fallen into a situation where "healthy management capable of continuing the service is impossible," and
  • ended the service in June of the same year
  • Originalメタバース部門でも同年5月に
  • Founded in May 2010 (Heisei 22)
  • Reorganized as a corporation in February 2021 (Reiwa 3)
  • Established in November 2016 (Heisei 28)
  • To about 153 creditors
  • About 10.72767 billion yen
  • To about 65 creditors
  • About 5.02492 billion yen
  • To about 172 creditors
  • About 13.98606 billion yen
  • About 29.73865 billion yen in total for the 3 companies

Companies mentioned:株式会社オッドナンバー、(株)オッドナンバー、(株)イグニス、TDB企業コード:235057881、パルス(株)、TDB企業コード:974019691、竹山拓弁護士、飯沼総合法律事務所、(株)TBSテレビ、INSPIX WORLD、SASUKE、eSASUKE、ラブライブ!シリーズ、Link! Like! ラブライブ!、ヒプノシスマイク -Dream Rap Battle-

カフカ株式会社

Published ・ Source Japan | 帝国データバンク

カフカ株式会社 received a bankruptcy commencement order from the Nagoya District Court on July 21, posting a net loss and ceasing business with liabilities of about 6.045 billion yen owed to about 110 creditors.

Facts

  • Capital: 50 million yen
  • On July 21
  • Until Aug. 21
  • 3 p.m. on Nov. 17
  • Annual sales of about 6.646 billion yen
  • In the April 2025 fiscal period
  • Annual sales of about 5.933 billion yen
  • In the April 2026 fiscal period
  • A net loss of about 4.579 billion yen
  • On May 29, 2026
  • About 110 creditors
  • About 6.045 billion yen

Companies mentioned:カフカ株式会社、弁護士法人しょうぶ法律事務所

菱秋木材株式会社

Published ・ Source Japan | 帝国データバンク

菱秋木材株式会社 (Noshiro) received a bankruptcy commencement order from the Akita District Court on July 14. It ceased business by July 31, 2025, and its liabilities are about 2.98 billion yen.

Facts

  • July 14
  • 1946
  • Showa 21
  • 62 years
  • Showa 37
  • 95 years
  • Fiscal year ended August 2006
  • approx. 5.17 billion yen
  • Fiscal year ended August 2024
  • approx. 1.2 billion yen
  • approx. 1.7 billion yen
  • July 31, 2025
  • End of fiscal year ended August 2024
  • approx. 2.98 billion yen

Companies mentioned:菱秋木材株式会社、田中法律事務所

株式会社文學の森

Published ・ Source Japan | 帝国データバンク

Amid a shrinking publishing market and rising costs that hurt its performance, 株式会社文學の森 halted operations by May 1 and began preparing to file for bankruptcy. Its liabilities are approx. 200 million yen.

Facts

  • Capital: 10 million yen
  • Losses of approx. 40 million yen
  • Approx. 1070 creditors
  • approx. 200 million yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社文學の森、(株)文學の森、ももち浜法律事務所

カフカ株式会社

Published ・ Source Japan | 帝国データバンク

カフカ株式会社 filed for bankruptcy with the Nagoya District Court on July 17. Its liabilities are approx. 2.999 billion yen.

Facts

  • Capital: 50 million yen
  • July 17
  • 6.646 billion yen
  • 2.999 billion yen

Companies mentioned:カフカ株式会社、山田洋嗣法律事務所

昭和ホールディングス株式会社

Published ・ Source Japan | 帝国データバンク

Showa Holdings, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard market, received a preservation administration order from the Tokyo District Court following a corporate reorganization petition filed by ジェイトラスト・アジア・プライベート・リミテッド.

Facts

  • Capital of 5,651,394,423 yen
  • As of July 17
  • Annual sales of approx. 8.558 billion yen
  • Non-consolidated: approx. 387 million yen
  • Liabilities of approx. 2,244,075,000 yen as of the end of the fiscal year ended March 2026

Companies mentioned:昭和ホールディングス株式会社、ジェイトラスト・アジア・プライベート・リミテッド、岩崎・本山法律事務所、(株)ウェッジホールディングス、(株)日本橋本町菓子処、明日香食品(株)、昭和ゴム(株)、(株)ルーセント、(株)明日香

アエラホーム株式会社

Published ・ Source Japan | 帝国データバンク

アエラホーム株式会社 filed for civil rehabilitation with the Tokyo District Court on July 16. Its liabilities are approx. 6.16 billion yen. ロゴスホールディングス, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth market, will serve as sponsor and seek business revival through an absorption-type split into its subsidiary LHD-1.

Facts

  • Capital of 100 million yen
  • Annual sales of approx. 21.022 billion yen
  • Annual sales of approx. 5.558 billion yen
  • approx. 6.16 billion yen
  • DIP financing of 300 million yen

Companies mentioned:アエラホーム株式会社、アエラホーム(株)、中島工務店、岡野真也法律事務所、長島・大野・常松法律事務所、(株)LHD-1、LHD社、ロゴスホールディングス、ロゴスグループ

東日本流通株式会社

Published ・ Source Japan | 帝国データバンク

東日本流通株式会社 filed for civil rehabilitation with the Chiba District Court on July 9 and received a decision to commence rehabilitation proceedings on the 13th. Its liabilities are estimated at approx. 4 billion yen.

Facts

  • Capital: 50 million yen
  • July 9
  • 13th
  • Original1989年(平成元年)12月
  • 2008
  • Fiscal year ended March 2014
  • Annual revenue of approx. 1.379 billion yen
  • Fiscal year ended March 2025
  • Annual revenue of approx. 1.984 billion yen
  • Liabilities of approx. 4 billion yen

Companies mentioned:東日本流通株式会社、東日本流通(株)、東北流通サービス(株)、さくら総合法律事務所

株式会社MAKE VALUE

Published ・ Source Japan | 帝国データバンク

株式会社MAKE VALUE filed for civil rehabilitation with the Tokyo District Court on July 13 and is seeking to rebuild with liabilities of approx. 4,823,380,000 yen.

Facts

  • Capital of 100 million yen
  • On July 13
  • Was established in August 2008 (Heisei 20)
  • In the fiscal year ended June 2025
  • Annual sales of approx. 10.001 billion yen
  • In March 2026
  • Approx. 71 creditors
  • approx. 4,823,380,000 yen
  • At 11 a.m. on July 16

Companies mentioned:株式会社MAKE VALUE、(株)MAKE VALUE、TF法律事務所、LM虎ノ門南法律事務所、サイバーステップホールディングス(株)

株式会社全東信

Published ・ Source Japan | 帝国データバンク

Original株式会社全東信の負債額が約1151億6400万円と判明。新型コロナ影響による赤字や不正事件を受け、準自己破産を申請し破産手続き開始決定を受けた。

Facts

  • Capital of 4.5 billion yen
  • approx. 115.164 billion yen
  • Annual revenue of approx. 8 billion yen
  • Annual revenue of approx. 5 billion yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社全東信、(株)全東信、当社

株式会社全東信

Published ・ Source Japan | 帝国データバンク

Following a fraudulent contract case and worsening performance, 株式会社全東信 filed for quasi-self bankruptcy with the Osaka District Court on July 6 and received a bankruptcy commencement decision. Its liabilities are approx. 125.929 billion yen.

Facts

  • Capital of 4.5 billion yen
  • July 6
  • Annual revenue of approx. 8 billion yen
  • Annual revenue of approx. 5 billion yen
  • approx. 125.929 billion yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社全東信、(株)全東信、はばたき綜合法律事務所

Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院(20)

國研院 x 國資圖 launch science exhibition: A chip's journey from birth—entering the semiconductor magic academy

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

Taiwan Semiconductor Research Institute of 國研院 and 國立公共資訊圖書館 are collaborating to present the science exhibition “A chip's journey from birth: Entering the semiconductor magic academy” at the main library of 國資圖 starting November 3, 2026. The exhibition introduces the chip manufacturing process through cleanroom suit experiences and illustrated explanations.

Facts

  • November 3, 2026
  • Feb. 28, 2027
  • 數十 billion transistors
  • 170 cm
  • 150 cm

Companies mentioned:國家實驗研究院台灣半導體研究中心、國研院半導體中心、國立公共資訊圖書館、國資圖

Call for financial institutions to submit proposals for fund management and financial planning

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

財團法人國家實驗研究院 is inviting financial institutions to submit proposals for fund management and financial planning, for reference in future fund management.

Facts

  • Original民國 115 年 11 月 11 日
  • 5 p.m.
  • Late November of ROC year 115
  • A total of twenty minutes

Companies mentioned:財團法人國家實驗研究院、國科會

National Institutes of Applied Research Teams Up with 汎銓科技 to Overcome Post-Structure Analysis Bottleneck in Next-Generation EUV Process, Helping Taiwanese Firms Break into the Supply Chains of Major International Semiconductor Companies

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

國研院國儀中心 and 汎銓科技 have cooperated to successfully develop an atomic layer deposition coating technology with an operating temperature below 100℃, solving the problem of wafer structure analysis after High-NA EUV processes. This result helped 汎銓科技 break into the supply chains of the world's top 3 semiconductor equipment makers and manufacturers, and it was cited and published by the international leader 艾司摩爾(ASML).

Facts

  • Operating temperature below 100 ℃
  • Operating temperatures all above 200 ℃
  • World's top 3 semiconductor equipment makers

Companies mentioned:國家實驗研究院國家儀器科技研究中心、國研院國儀中心、汎銓科技股份有限公司、汎銓科技、艾司摩爾、ASML

Racing against death: NARLabs develops key AI technologies for disaster prevention and relief

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

國研院國震中心 has launched three AI disaster prevention and relief technologies, including the "POSEIDON 1" firefighting water supply dispatch assistant, the "Rapid Building Earthquake Damage Assessment AI Model," and "Safe and Earthquake-Resistant: My AI." They are applied respectively to fire rescue, post-disaster building assessment, and home health checks for the public, in order to improve rescue efficiency and living safety.

Facts

  • 5 to 10 minutes
  • within 1 minute
  • February 2026
  • more than 3,000 cases
  • more than 6 minutes
  • 4,291 households
  • 8,000 images
  • within 1 second

Companies mentioned:國家實驗研究院、國研院國震中心、臺北市政府消防局、臺北自來水事業處、財團法人住宅地震保險基金、臺大土木系、臺灣大學土木工程學系、內政部國土管理署、花蓮縣政府

18th NARLabs Cup i-ONE Instrument Technology Innovation Award: National Tsing Hua University and Mingdao High School take top prizes

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

At the 18th NARLabs Cup i-ONE Instrument Technology Innovation Award, National Tsing Hua University and Mingdao High School won first prize in the college and secondary school categories respectively, with companies such as Syntec Technology co-sponsoring and supporting the event.

Facts

  • Original獎金 10 萬元
  • Original獎金 8 萬元
  • 14 teams in total

Companies mentioned:國研院國儀中心、新代科技股份有限公司、台灣三豐儀器股份有限公司、均華精密工業股份有限公司、東捷科技股份有限公司、財團法人三聯科技教育基金會、致茂電子股份有限公司、中華民國儀器公會全國聯合會

NARLabs Gold Award: 成功大學 Distinguished Professor Chih-Lung Lin wins Special Excellence Award

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

Original國家實驗研究院(國研院)舉辦「國研金獎」,2026年特優獎由成功大學電機工程學系林志隆特聘教授團隊獲得,獎金30萬元,研究成果為「基於多光譜光源血氧影像偵測之遠端醫療傷口癒合階段辨識系統」,使用國儀中心「智慧傳動與生醫光電技術服務平台」。另頒發四組優等獎及四組佳作獎,涵蓋AI病理分析、矽光子太赫茲晶片、HPC國際競賽、肝癌免疫療法、北極冰川大數據、植物基因調控、3D積層元件及米田堡小鼠藥物測試等領域。

Facts

  • Original抱走獎金 30 萬元
  • The 2026 Special Excellence Award went to the research team of Distinguished Professor Chih-Lung Lin of the Department of Electrical Engineering at 成功大學
  • 8 research centers under NARLabs
  • at the 2025 International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage and Analysis (SC25) held in St. Louis, USA

Companies mentioned:國家實驗研究院、國科會、國家儀器科技研究中心、國家高速網路與計算中心、台灣半導體研究中心、國家生物模式中心、國家衛生研究院、衛生福利部食品藥物管理署、成功大學、成大醫院、清華大學、臺灣大學、臺灣大學醫學院附設醫院、中央大學、陽明交通大學、中正大學、中央研究院、馬偕紀念醫院、明基材料股份有限公司、廣達(廣達-成大聯合AI研究中心)

Building a cross-disciplinary biomedical research collaboration platform: Professor Fang-Chia Chang takes over as director of 國研院 生物模式中心

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

國研院 held a handover ceremony for the director of the 國家生物模式中心 on October 1, 2026. Distinguished Professor Fang-Chia Chang of the College of Veterinary Medicine at 國立臺灣大學 took over, aiming to build a cross-disciplinary biomedical research collaboration platform.

Facts

  • October 1, 2026
  • 2001
  • 2005

Companies mentioned:國家實驗研究院、國研院、國家生物模式中心、生物模式中心、國科會、國立臺灣大學、臺灣大學、高雄醫學大學、中國醫藥大學、美國德州大學、亞洲獸醫學院協會、台灣睡眠醫學學會、亞洲睡眠研究學會、國際科學組織 Vebleo、美國睡眠專業聯合學會

Pooling cross-disciplinary resources to improve the science and technology policy support system: Professor Chao-Ning Liao takes over as director of the NARLabs 科政中心

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

The 國家實驗研究院 under the 國科會 held a handover ceremony on October 1, 2026 for the director of the 科技政策研究與資訊中心 (科政中心). Professor Chao-Ning Liao of the Department of Economics at 國立清華大學 took over, aiming to integrate resources and improve the science and technology policy support system.

Facts

  • October 1, 2026
  • 2002
  • 2010

Companies mentioned:國家實驗研究院、國科會、科技政策研究與資訊中心、科政中心、國立清華大學、成功大學、美國伊利諾大學香檳分校、台灣環境與資源經濟學會、綠色經濟期刊

AI empowers a new era of biomedical R&D! 國研院 hosts the annual meeting of the Asian Mutant Mouse Resource Consortium

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:Ammra、國研院生物模式中心、國科會、國研院、臺灣、日本、韓國、澳洲、新加坡、中國、國

Seeing what you can't see: NARLabs pioneers the "deep-sea high-flow eDNA sampling module"

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • successfully identified 365 deep-sea species
  • can filter more than 100 liters of deep-sea water per hour
  • Original獲得超過 2,200 萬條環境 DNA 序列

Companies mentioned:國家實驗研究院台灣海洋科技研究中心(國研院海洋中心)

Taiwan and Europe join forces in semiconductors! 國研院 hosts the TECIF 2026 Taiwan-Europe Chip Innovation Forum in Belgium to jointly build a resilient global Silicon Island ecosystem

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • attracted more than 300 senior representatives and experts and scholars from industry, government, academia and research in Taiwan and Europe
  • on Sept. 9 and 10, 2026, Belgium time

Companies mentioned:國研院、imec、Arm、晶心科技、聯電、晶創臺灣方案辦公室、臺捷聯合研究中心

國研院 is accepting applications for the "First Batch of Visiting Researchers for 116" from now until October 31, 115

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • October 31, 115
  • 3 months to 6 months
  • between February 116 and July 116

Companies mentioned:國研院

國研院 ✖ National Library of Public Information: Popular science special exhibition opens, Dim. Strolling. Scavenger: Discovering the life trajectory of the giant isopod

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • aphotic zone environments below 200 meters in depth
  • oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth's surface
  • the seabed at a depth of about 2,500 meters at most
  • In 1977, when the US crewed submersible 阿爾文號 (Alvin) was carrying out a dive mission in the Pacific Ocean

Companies mentioned:國家實驗研究院台灣海洋科技研究中心、國立公共資訊圖書館、阿爾文號

國研院 teams up with top Taiwanese and Japanese scholars to break through key 2D materials technology, successfully achieving a highly uniform continuous film of tungsten disulfide with 100% coverage on a 6-inch wafer

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 6-inch wafer
  • 100% coverage
  • 12-inch class

Companies mentioned:國研院、國立陽明交通大學、日本東京大學、比利時微電子研究中心、imec、艾司摩爾、ASML、台積電

國研院, 太空中心 and 海科館 join hands as the "National Science and Technology Treasures: Scientists' Secret Base 2.0" exhibition opens

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • a 1/10 scale model of the 7-meter-long research vessel Li Chin
  • found 5 mysterious target objects hidden on the seabed
  • 海科館 has now entered its 12th year since its founding
  • on display until the end of 2029

Companies mentioned:國研院、太空中心、海科館、台灣海洋科技研究中心、國家地震工程研究中心、國家生物模式中心、國家儀器科技研究中心、科技政策研究與資訊中心、台灣半導體研究中心、國家高速網路與計算中心

國研院 holds generative AI empowerment program and workshop, combining platform resources and practical strength to build an AI application accelerator

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original等值 2 萬元算力試用額度
  • Original最高可獲得等值 20 萬元額度之算力資源

Companies mentioned:國研院、UnieAI、陽明交大 myPDA、卡米爾、思銳智慧科技

國研院 holds the finals and award ceremony of the 1st batch of the 115 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Incentive Program. Atlas, Cannova Bio康諾瓦生醫, and 巨噬原力 win the Outstanding Entrepreneurship Award

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original並獲得企業贊助的 100 萬元創業基金
  • Original吸引民間投資金額突破 135 億元

Companies mentioned:Atlas、Cannova Bio康諾瓦生醫、巨噬原力、台積電、宏碁基金會、理律法律事務所、宏匯集團 t.Hub 內科創新育成基地

2026 Science Inquiry Competition "Teach Me and I'll Understand" international finals: Flipping the science narrative when science myths meet AI judgment

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • This year attracted 1,240 teams from Taiwan and abroad to register
  • as many as 3,874 participants joined in
  • This year 70 teams from overseas regions registered to compete
  • accumulating nearly 15,000 valuable science popularization works

Companies mentioned:華立企業、奇鋐教育基金會

Boosting the fight against liver cancer! 國研院 and 成功大學 AI platform detects liver lipid droplets with 98% accuracy, cutting mouse pathology analysis from 2 months to 2 weeks

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The domestic prevalence of fatty liver is as high as 54.8%
  • for every 10,000 fatty liver patients, 8 may progress to liver cancer
  • quantitative reports are ready in just 2 weeks
  • traditional fully manual interpretation takes at least 2 months
  • the "distribution range of fatty liver cells" in the livers of mice on a high-fat, high-sugar diet was as high as 88.39%
  • only about 0.09% in the regular diet group
  • normal liver sections have only 3.07 inflammatory foci per square millimeter
  • while the steatohepatitis group has as many as 39.7

Companies mentioned:國研院、成功大學、肝病防治學術基金會

Taiwan-France Science and Technology Cooperation Upgraded Again: NIAR Takes Part in the 2nd Taiwan-France Science and Technology Conference to Deepen International Ties

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 國家實驗研究院

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • April 2026
  • Bringing together nearly 200 representatives
  • June this year

Companies mentioned:國家實驗研究院、NIAR、國科會、格勒諾布爾 - 阿爾卑斯大學、UGA、台灣半導體研究中心、國家高速網路與計算中心、法國國家健康與醫學研究院、Inserm、CEA 電子暨資訊技術實驗室、CEA-Leti、LID World Summit 2026、台灣海洋科技研究中心、TORI、法國海洋開發研究院、Ifremer

Taiwan | 中央社 CNA(18)

Analysis: Trump may take a hardline, confrontational approach after election defeat and White House chief of staff change

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

After a major defeat in the midterm elections, U.S. President Trump appointed Miller as the new White House chief of staff, replacing Wiles, who resigned. Analysts say Miller’s combative and controversial style signals Trump will take a tougher, more confrontational stance during the final 2 years of his term against Democrats after they retake Congress, rather than seek compromise.

Facts

  • 41-year-old Miller
  • A Trump loyalist for more than 10 years

Companies mentioned:中央社、華爾街日報、華盛頓郵報、Axios新聞網、移民暨海關執法局

Taiwan stocks plunge 10,000 points in 1 month; analysts caution against rushing to buy the dip

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taiwan stocks have plunged more than 10,000 points in 1 month. Analysts caution against rushing to buy the dip, saying investors should wait for international markets to stabilize and for developments in U.S. AI policy.

Facts

  • Plunged 5,510.19 points
  • Or 12.18%
  • Historical high of 49968.92 points
  • The Nasdaq rose 264.43 points
  • or 1.09%
  • Closed at 24,579.42 points
  • The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rebounded 379.11 points
  • Or 4.21%
  • Closed at 9,390.25 points
  • Jumped $22.34
  • Or 6.33%
  • Closed at $375.44
  • Fell by NT$56.418 billion

Companies mentioned:中央社、永豐金投顧、台積電

France investigates bomb threats against European airlines; foreign involvement not ruled out

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original法國檢方針對過去一週歐洲多家航空公司接獲虛假炸彈威脅展開調查,不排除外國勢力介入,並確認是否與俄羅斯激進團體有關。

Facts

  • Over the past 1 week
  • Dozens of commercial flights
  • Original愛爾蘭政府6日表示
  • About to enter its 5th year
  • Since 2021

Companies mentioned:法國檢方、巴黎檢察官辦公室、法新社、愛爾蘭政府、中央社

Rules revised for foreign-flagged yachts visiting Taiwan; owners with mainland addresses barred from applying

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original交通部航港局修正「非本國籍遊艇申請來台特許期限審核原則」,增列所有人登記地址位於大陸地區者不得申請來台,並明列申請文件、期限計算及違規罰則。

Facts

  • The first special permit each year is limited to 6 months
  • The vessel owner and yacht operator face fines of NT$30,000 to NT$300,000

Companies mentioned:交通部航港局、中央社

OriginalCOP31將登場 環境部同步啟動論壇掌握資訊

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original環境部宣布為掌握COP31即時資訊並促進國內政策與產業轉型,將於大會期間啟動「氣候脈動.台灣同行」系列論壇,涵蓋政策對接、前瞻科技及社會轉型三大面向。

Facts

  • COP31
  • 2026
  • Nov. 9 to 20
  • 2035
  • 35%
  • Halved
  • 25%

Companies mentioned:中央社、環境部

Former Paraguayan president detained pending trial; central bank has paid $160 million

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Former Paraguayan President Peña was ordered detained pending trial by a judge over allegations of breach of trust and personal profiteering related to failed lender ueno bank. The central bank has paid $160 million to depositors through a deposit protection mechanism, and Vice President Ariana has taken over as president.

Facts

  • $160 million
  • 3 days ago
  • Population of about 6.5 million
  • Accounts belonging to nearly half the population
  • 47 years old
  • About 3 hours
  • Nearly 3 million depositors
  • Nearly 1.2 million depositors
  • By 2028

Companies mentioned:中央社、路透社、法新社、ueno bank、Ueno Holding

Fire at subdivided apartment in Kaohsiung’s Lingya District; 10 suffer smoke inhalation, none in life-threatening condition

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A fire broke out before dawn at a 5-story subdivided apartment building in Kaohsiung’s Lingya District. The fire department dispatched 24 vehicles and 63 personnel to fight the blaze. A total of 13 people were evacuated, including 10 who were hospitalized for smoke inhalation; none were in life-threatening condition. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Facts

  • 5-story
  • A total of 13 people were evacuated
  • 10 people suffered smoke inhalation
  • Original凌晨0時33分許
  • Dispatched 24 vehicles
  • 63 personnel responded
  • Original0時53分許撲滅
  • A total of 28 units were separated
  • 21 units were occupied

Companies mentioned:中央社、中央通訊社、高雄市政府消防局、高雄市消防局第一大隊

儒鴻 optimistic about 2 boosts from U.S. tariff refunds and post-midterm outlook; targets record operating performance this year

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

儒鴻 Chairman Wang Shu-wen said the company is confident it can challenge its 2022 record revenue of NT$39.736 billion with fourth-quarter orders and full-year revenue, benefiting from refunds after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down some tariffs and a more stable market after the midterm elections. Although growth has slowed among major clients such as Nike and Lululemon, orders from new customers have made a significant contribution.

Facts

  • Could receive about $986 million (about NT$32 billion) in tariff refunds
  • Revenue of NT$30.278 billion in the first 3 quarters
  • Up 5.4% year on year
  • Net profit attributable to the parent company of NT$5.131 billion
  • Up three-tenths from the same period last year
  • Earnings per share after tax of NT$18.7
  • Record of NT$39.736 billion
  • Plus a 10% tariff
  • Tariffs with a shared cost allocation of less than 5%
  • Average cost allocation of about 2% to 3%

Companies mentioned:儒鴻、Nike、Lululemon

Lala Mountain receives international dark-sky certification; free stargazing tours and night photography on the 14th

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original桃園市拉拉山獲國際暗空協會頒發國際暗空勝地認證,風景區管理處將於14日晚間舉辦免費星空導覽及夜拍活動,限量提供500張照片免費列印。

Facts

  • 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the 14th
  • Free printing offered for a limited 500 photos

Companies mentioned:中央社、國際暗空協會、DarkSky International、桃園市政府風景區管理處

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