Reese Witherspoon’s production company, Hello Sunshine, has been a game-changer for female-led films.
The company focuses on telling stories from women’s perspectives, revolutionizing the industry and opening doors for more diverse and authentic narratives.
By championing female voices, Hello Sunshine continues to make a significant impact on Hollywood and beyond.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/entertainment/how-reese-witherspoon-is-changing-women-s-stories/story
—
# 【良品ダネ！】爪を削って整える「ツヤコ スリムタイプ」
2025年10月13日 14:30
*有料会員限定記事*
—
友人は介護が必要な80代の母親と暮らしています。介護についてはいろいろと学んできましたが、母親の爪を切るのが難しくて、いつも悩んでいるそうです。
そこで紹介したいのが、「ツヤコ スリムタイプ」。爪を削って整えることができる便利なアイテムです。爪を切る方法に比べて安全で、薄くきれいに仕上げられるため、介護の現場でも重宝されています。
—
この記事の続きは有料会員限定です。
残り398文字を読むには、7日間無料トライアル（1日37円）で読み放題。年払いならさらにお得です。
—
◎ 関連記事
【良品ダネ！】積み木のナンプレボード 「ココロの積み木ナンプレボードDX」
—
※クリップ機能は有料会員の方のみご利用いただけます。
※シェア機能はTwitter、Facebook、Threadsでご利用可能です。
—
[西日本新聞meとは？]
**New Partnerships & Initiatives Strengthen R&D and Open Opportunities for Local Talent**
*Event Reinforces Selangor’s Role as Malaysia’s Hub for Semiconductor and AI Innovation*
The Selangor Smart City & Digital Economy Convention (SDEC) took place last week, marking a significant milestone in Malaysia’s drive towards becoming a design-led, innovation-driven nation. Organised by the Selangor Information Technology & Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec), the four-day convention ran from 8 to 11 October 2025 under the theme **“AI × Semiconductor: Blitzscaling Malaysia’s Deep Tech.”**
The officiating ceremony featured the launch of SDEC 2025 by Amirudin Shari, Menteri Besar of Selangor, alongside distinguished guests. The event acknowledged new semiconductor partners, reinforcing Selangor’s role as Malaysia’s data and chip innovation hub.
A key highlight of SDEC 2025 was the announcement of Synopsys’ expansion in Malaysia through Intelligent Circuit Engineering Sdn Bhd. This move represents a significant step towards strengthening the nation’s semiconductor R&D capabilities while opening new career pathways for Malaysian engineers.
Another major development was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Cheah Hun Wah, representing Oppstar Berhad, and Dr Simon Hsu, representing AsicAI Co. and serving as executive director of AIRIS Labs. This partnership aims to advance collaborative innovation in IC design, focusing on developing Arm-based AI-RAN chips through Oppstar’s subsidiary, AIRIS Labs Sdn Bhd. This initiative marks another bold stride in Selangor’s mission to build a globally competitive deep-tech ecosystem.
Over the four days, SDEC 2025 featured two flagship summits—**Semiconductor Innovation** and **AI Innovation**—alongside the **Malaysia Semiconductor Recruitment Day** and the **Selangor Twin Accelerator Programme**. Collectively, these events showcased Malaysia’s accelerating transition towards a design-led, innovation-driven digital economy powered by talent, technology, and collaboration.
Building on Selangor’s emergence as Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing digital hub, SDEC 2025 positions the state at the heart of Malaysia’s semiconductor and AI ecosystems. This year’s programme featured renowned speakers including Prof Jack Sun (former CTO, TSMC), CK Tseng (President, Arm ASEAN), June Paik (CEO, FuriosaAI), Jim Keller (CEO, Tenstorrent), and YH Simon Hsu (Director, NARLabs Taiwan). They shared valuable insights on how AI and semiconductors are transforming global industries.
Complementing these discussions was the Malaysia Semiconductor Recruitment Day 2025, which connected top engineering talent with over 30 semiconductor companies offering 500 career opportunities — making it the country’s largest hiring event for the deep-tech sector.
Highlighting the convention’s mission, Yong Kai Ping, CEO of Sidec, said,
> “SDEC 2025 is more than a conference — it is Malaysia’s bridge to the future of deep technology. By uniting the worlds of artificial intelligence and semiconductors, we are shaping the next decade of innovation made by Malaysia, not just made in Malaysia.”
As the main sponsor, Affin Group played a key role in empowering Malaysia’s digital economy by supporting entrepreneurs and technology-driven SMEs. Syed Mashafuddin, representing Affin Group, expressed:
> “Affin Group is proud to stand alongside Sidec and the Selangor state government in advancing Malaysia’s deep-tech ecosystem. Through strategic collaborations like SDEC 2025, we aim to bridge finance and innovation, fueling growth for startups, SMEs, technology enterprises, and large companies that will define Malaysia’s next decade of digital leadership.”
Marking its tenth anniversary, SDEC 2025 underscored Selangor’s decade-long commitment to advancing the digital economy through landmark initiatives such as the Malaysia Semiconductor IC Design Park and the Selangor Twin Accelerator Programme.
The convention was supported by strategic partners including Xendit (strategic payment partner), Plug and Play APAC (strategic global partner), Arm, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), Cradle, Cyberview, Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA), Malaysia Automotive Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii), and Internet Alliance.
As Malaysia’s deep-tech ambitions continue to gain momentum, SDEC 2025 stands as the region’s most comprehensive platform connecting innovation, industry, and investment — cementing Selangor’s position as the launchpad for Southeast Asia’s next wave of digital breakthroughs.
https://www.digitalnewsasia.com/digital-economy/sdec-2025-where-ai-chips-and-talent-converge-selangor
Determined to seize the opportunity, Noguchi and his team even slept inside the Expo grounds rather than commute, allowing them to work around the clock and serve a relentless stream of eager visitors.
Before the Expo, Noguchi’s shop in Osaka’s Nakatsu district had already earned a reputation for premium tonkatsu. For the Expo, he elevated his craft into a full dining experience, aging pork to draw out its natural umami, coating it in ultra-light breadcrumbs, and frying each cutlet at low temperature before finishing it with a crisp, high-heat flash. The result is a melt-in-the-mouth dish that, as Noguchi notes, represents “the cutting edge of Japanese pork cuisine.”
Noguchi’s path to the Expo was far from easy. With approval granted only in late December, just two months before opening, he faced financing challenges as banks hesitated amid public skepticism about the event. Undeterred, he borrowed from friends to cover the 55 million yen needed for construction all out of his own pocket and completed the shop a mere week before opening day.
His motivation came from a childhood memory of attending the 1970 Osaka Expo, which left a deep impression. Later, a visit to Expo Milano revealed the potential for chefs to shine on the global stage, inspiring him to represent Japan at the next world fair. When Osaka was chosen as host, “there was no question I had to be part of it,” he recalled.
Since opening, Noguchi’s restaurant has been fully booked daily, and reservations have become difficult to secure. The team’s days begin at 6 a.m. with prep work, followed by four lunch seatings, take-out service, and three dinner seatings that run until 10 p.m., with cleanup and prep continuing past midnight.
Despite the grueling schedule, Noguchi describes the experience as “immensely enjoyable,” with visitors’ energy and enthusiasm fueling his passion. The hard work has paid off: sales have soared tenfold, reaching roughly 150 million yen in just six months.
Noguchi has also used the Expo as a platform for innovation, collaborating with local producers to create new menu items such as rice croquettes wrapped in pork sourced from nearby farms. He sees such projects as a way to promote Japanese agriculture and elevate tonkatsu to a global culinary art form. “This is Japan’s culture,” he said, “and I want to show it to the world.”
The Expo’s economic impact extends beyond its gates. At Bentencho Station, a key transfer point for visitors, a retro izakaya has seen its monthly revenue jump by as much as 50 percent. The influx of younger customers—particularly women—has been striking, with many choosing to dine there before entering the Expo grounds to avoid long food queues inside.
Although the owner expects business to return to normal once the event ends, he says the surge has been a welcome boost amid rising costs. “The Expo’s effect has been significant,” he said. “It’s brought in new customers and reminded people we’re part of the Expo experience too.”
As the Osaka-Kansai Expo approaches its final day, the story of Noguchi and his small team captures the spirit of entrepreneurship, determination, and creativity that global events can spark—proving that with enough passion and perseverance, even a single restaurant can become one of the stars of a world stage.
https://newsonjapan.com/article/147259.php
スポーツ中継の主流がテレビからインターネットの有料配信に移りつつある。来年3月に開催される野球の国・地域別対抗戦、ワールド・ベースボール・クラシック（WBC）で、米動画配信大手が独占放送権を獲得したことが大きな話題になった。
WBCは2006年の第1回大会から23年の前回までに日本が3度優勝しており、国内ファンの人気が高い。前回大会では投打二刀流の大谷翔平選手（現ドジャース）の活躍もあり、地上波中継は40％を超える高視聴率を記録した。
来年の大会は、大谷選手の人気を当て込んだネット配信事業者の参入で放送権料が著しく高騰。過去の大会を中継したことがある日本のテレビ局は太刀打ちできなかったという。従来のようなテレビ中継を楽しむことは難しくなりそうで、視聴者の戸惑いが広がっている。
日本野球機構はテレビ局と協力し、録画放送の可能性を探るとみられているが、好きなスポーツでも有料契約には抵抗を感じる人もいるだろう。識者の中には「お金を払ってスポーツを見ることは日本人にはなかなか難しい」と話す者もいる。
一方で、世界のスポーツ中継では有料配信が当たり前になってきた。スマートフォンなどを使えば、いつでもどこでも視聴できるのが大きな強みだ。
実際、9月に名古屋で行われたプロボクシングの井上尚弥選手の世界タイトル戦は配信のみで中継された。また、2022年のサッカー・ワールドカップ（W杯）はインターネットテレビが全試合を配信している。
放送権や配信権は、観戦チケットの売り上げやスポンサー契約とともに、プロスポーツの主要な収入源である。各チームや競技団体は権利を少しでも高く売って収益を増やしたいと考えており、資金力のある媒体と契約を結ぶのは自然な流れだ。これにより選手の年俸アップや施設整備にも繋がっていく。
しかし、それがスポーツビジネスの潮流であっても、ファン目線を欠いてはならない。地上波中継がなくなり、テレビで観戦する人が減れば、競技の認知度や関心が低下するとの指摘もある。有料化によってファンや競技人口が減少すれば、かえって逆効果となる恐れがあるのだ。
日本では1953年にテレビ放送が始まり、高度経済成長の波に乗って家庭にテレビが普及した。国民は画面を通してプロ野球や大相撲などのスポーツ中継に熱中し、テレビあってこそのスポーツ人気が築かれてきた。WBC人気もその延長線上にあると言える。
世界では誰もが自由に情報に触れられる「ユニバーサルアクセス権」を制度化した国があり、国民的なスポーツ大会もこれに該当する。
今日は1964年の東京五輪を記念した「スポーツの日」だ。さまざまなスポーツを楽しみながら、変わりつつあるスポーツ中継の現状と公共性について考えてみるのもよいだろう。
https://www.nishinippon.co.jp/item/1410641/
2025年10月13日 6:00
【有料会員限定記事】
—
### 大阪・関西万博の一般来場者数
158カ国・地域が参加した大阪・関西万博は、日本各地の自治体にとって、なじみの薄い国と交流するきっかけとなりました。新たな絆が次々と生まれ、万博を契機に観光客誘致や経済活性化につながることへの期待も高まっています。
▶ 【関連記事】大阪・関西万博、13日閉幕へ 来場者、半年で2500万人
—
※この記事は有料会員限定です。
残り1251文字を読むには、7日間無料トライアル（1日37円で読み放題）をご利用ください。年払いならさらにお得です。
—
※クリップ機能は有料会員の方のみご利用いただけます。
—
【西日本新聞meとは？】
（ここに西日本新聞meのサービス説明などを挿入してください）
—
シェアする:
[Threadsでシェア] [Facebookでシェア] [Twitterでシェア]
https://www.nishinippon.co.jp/item/1410624/
Bad loans in the Philippine banking system climbed to a nine-month high in August. This rise comes as lenders, squeezed by narrower margins due to falling interest rates, may have turned to riskier retail borrowers in search of higher returns.
Latest data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas showed an increase in nonperforming loans (NPLs), which are defined as debts overdue by at least 90 days. This trend highlights growing concerns about credit quality amid changing market conditions.
https://business.inquirer.net/552316/bad-bank-loans-climbed-to-nine-month-high-in-august
Megawide Construction Corp. has moved closer to raising nearly P3 billion from its upcoming preferred share offer after securing regulatory approval.
This development will enable the firm to strengthen its financial position as it expands its real estate unit.
In a statement released over the weekend, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that the commission en banc has given its approval for the offer.
https://business.inquirer.net/552315/sec-oks-megawides-p-3-b-share-offer
The presidency may have confirmed THE WHISTLER’s earlier exclusive report on the health status of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, following the announcement that the Central Bank Governor, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 2025 World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meetings in Washington, DC.
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, revealed on Sunday that Cardoso will serve as the alternate governor for Nigeria and head the country’s delegation to the meetings, which open on Monday, October 13.
“Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank, will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, which opens on Monday, October 13,” the State House press release stated.
The presidency confirmed that Minister Edun is currently indisposed, and Mr. Cardoso would represent Nigeria on his behalf. Also included in the delegation is the Minister of State for Finance, Doris Uzoka-Anite.
According to the World Bank, key highlights of the Annual Meetings include the Development Committee Plenary session on October 16 and the International Monetary and Financial Committee meetings on October 17. Other events will feature regional briefings, press conferences, and forums focused on international development, the global economy, and financial markets.
This development comes just days after THE WHISTLER exclusively reported that President Bola Tinubu was considering appointing a new finance minister due to Edun’s deteriorating health condition. Our report indicated that the minister, who has been battling undisclosed health challenges for several weeks, was expected to be flown abroad for treatment.
We also reported that his temporary absence had prompted consultations within the presidency about an interim arrangement to ensure policy continuity.
“The president holds Edun in very high regard. His health challenge is unfortunate, but the government must continue to function. The priority now is his full recovery,” a senior government official told THE WHISTLER.
Appointed in August 2023, Edun has led the Tinubu administration’s economic management team and steered fiscal reforms aimed at stabilizing the economy.
https://thewhistler.ng/presidency-confirms-the-whistler-report-cardoso-replaces-indisposed-edun-at-imf-meeting/
**Why Meta’s AI Bias Adviser Is Under Fire**
*By Dwaipayan Roy | Oct 12, 2025, 06:21 PM*
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has come under scrutiny for appointing Robby Starbuck as an AI bias adviser. The appointment, made in August as part of a lawsuit settlement, has sparked controversy due to Starbuck’s history of spreading misinformation on several sensitive topics, including US shootings, transgender issues, vaccines, and crime.
### Misinformation Spread and Unsubstantiated Claims
Since joining Meta, Starbuck has made numerous unfounded claims. He alleged that individual shooters in the US were motivated by leftist ideology, labeled faith-based protest groups as communists, and linked Democratic lawmakers to murders without evidence. His online behavior has shown no sign of moderation, raising concerns about corporate America’s perceived capitulation to the MAGA movement.
### Starbuck’s Response to Criticism
In response to the backlash, Starbuck described the criticism as an “attempted hit job” aimed at punishing Meta for collaborating with him on AI fairness. He clarified that his personal statements do not represent Meta and emphasized his role is focused on making AI fair for everyone.
Despite repeated inquiries from *The Guardian*, Meta has declined to comment on Starbuck’s role or address his controversial online rhetoric.
### Past Actions and Controversies
Prior to his role at Meta, Starbuck was known for his opposition to corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. He actively targeted companies with conservative customer bases, pressuring several major American firms to eliminate internal DEI initiatives or sever ties with pro-LGBTQ organizations.
Moreover, Starbuck has been a prominent promoter of vaccine misinformation, often amplifying claims propagated by US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
### Concerns from Advocacy Groups
Starbuck has been accused of pushing an anti-LGBTQ agenda and spreading disinformation about transgender individuals. Heidi Beirich, co-founder of the Global Project Against Hate and Extremism, expressed strong disapproval of Starbuck’s involvement with Meta. She stated, “He peddles lies and pushes extremism, and it is hard to believe any of this will help make their platforms safer or better.”
—
Meta’s decision to appoint Robby Starbuck as an AI bias adviser continues to raise questions about the company’s commitment to fairness and safety on its platforms. As the controversy unfolds, the tech giant’s silence on the matter only adds to public concern.
https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/business/robby-starbuck-s-ai-bias-adviser-role-sparks-controversy-for-meta/story
