# AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-22 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 5 of 6

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 501 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 56 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## AI Smiley: Web magazine “Business AI Skills Development Guide”—From AI as a “tool” to AI as a “force.” Introducing key points for developing talent to improve operational efficiency!

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000786.000053344.html
- anchor: #n1165009
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AlgoX、株式会社AIworker、NDIソリューションズ株式会社、株式会社SAMURAI、株式会社div、株式会社manebi、株式会社アイスマイリー

Facts:
- Boasts 3 million monthly page views and more than 500 listed products
- Capital: 14,990 thousand yen

## Summer means festivals! Recreating the popular festival sweet chocolate banana! “Matsuri da! Goen ga Aruyo (bag)”

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000811.000003467.html
- anchor: #n1165008
- Companies mentioned: チロルチョコ株式会社

Facts:
- Monday, July 6, 2026
- 1 bag, 42g (including individual wrappers), 162 yen (suggested retail price, including tax)

## A real-world event celebrating the 3rd anniversary of 『Pokémon Sleep』 is coming! “Find Pokémon in Yokohama! Pokémon Sleeping Face Research”

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000874.000026665.html
- anchor: #n1165007
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ポケモン、三菱地所株式会社、トヨタ自動車株式会社、株式会社SELECT BUTTON

Facts:
- Event dates: July 17 (Fri.)–Aug. 23 (Sun.), 2026
- Event hours: 10:00–19:00

## SNK to exhibit at “Evo 2026,” one of the world’s largest fighting game tournaments!

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000895.000028651.html
- anchor: #n1165006
- Companies mentioned: SNK、Evolution Championship Series、コアミックス、北斗の拳製作委員会

Facts:
- Total prize pool: $4,200,000
- Each person may try the games for 20 minutes

## [新日本海フェリー] Schedule changes on the Tsuruga–Niigata–Akita–Tomakomai route

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000913.000076572.html
- anchor: #n1165005
- Companies mentioned: 新日本海フェリー、ＳＨＫライングループ、関光ロジNEXT、阪九フェリー、関釜フェリー、東京九州フェリー

Facts:
- The operating schedule will change starting October 1, 2026 (Thu.)
- Service between Tsuruga and Niigata, and between Tsuruga and Akita, will increase from 1 to 3 sailings per week
- Length: 199.9 m
- Gross tonnage: 18,229 tons
- Cruising speed: 22.7 knots
- Passenger capacity: 846
- 146 trucks
- 58 passenger cars

## 〈Floyd〉 to open a limited-time pop-up shop at 大丸札幌店 from July 8, 2026 (Wed.)

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000962.000018225.html
- anchor: #n1165004
- Companies mentioned: Floyd、株式会社ビーズインターナショナル、大丸札幌店

Facts:
- Event period: July 8 (Wed.)–July 14 (Tue.), 2026
- Business hours: 10:00 to 20:00
- Number of employees: 360 (as of June 2024)
- Capital: 45 million yen

## Open House Architect’s new-graduate recruitment brochure wins gold in the “Recruitment Guide” category at the 47th Japan BtoB Advertising Awards

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000985.000024241.html
- anchor: #n1165003
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オープンハウスグループ、株式会社オープンハウス・アーキテクト、一般社団法人日本BtoB広告協会、株式会社U.S

Facts:
- Cumulative track record of approximately 56,000 completed buildings

## [Excel Workflow Efficiency × Web Development] Applications open for job-seeker support training in programming: “Learn from the Basics! IT Talent Development for the AI Era (e-Learning A),” starting Aug. 20

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001125.000001346.html
- anchor: #n1165002
- Companies mentioned: ワークキャリア株式会社、厚生労働省、ハローワーク、ジョブトレ茨城校

Facts:
- Application period: June 22, 2026–July 30, 2026

## A lottery featuring character goods from 『プリティーシリーズ15周年』 『アイドルタイムプリパラ』 is now on sale at 『まるくじ』!

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001130.000021592.html
- anchor: #n1165001
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エディア、株式会社ティームエンタテインメント、まるくじ、アイドルタイムプリパラ、T－AＲＴＳ、syn Sophia、テレビ東京、PSプロジェクト

Facts:
- June 19, 2026, 12:00
- July 12, 2026, 23:59
- Price: ¥770 (tax included)

## Seahorses Mikawa No. 5 player Makoto Motazawa visits Anjo Municipal Nashinosato Elementary School! He gives a talk on “the importance of putting your dreams into words” and takes part in an exciting free-throw showdown

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001158.000097825.html
- anchor: #n1165000
- Companies mentioned: シーホース三河株式会社

Facts:
- The SDGs project named “Be With” has been underway since the 2022-23 season

## [新国立劇場] Exclusive to those aged 20 and under! Three special offers for young people are launching, including “Theatre Day,” offering a free chance to experience performances at 新国立劇場

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001209.000047048.html
- anchor: #n1164999
- Companies mentioned: 新国立劇場、文化庁

Facts:
- For those aged 39 and under: enjoy performances at 新国立劇場 at special prices after work or on your days off.
- A great deal for those aged 25 and under! New prices make it easier to attend.
- Enjoy performances at 新国立劇場 at approximately 40–50% off.
- See performances at approximately 60–70% off the regular price.
- S seats: 11,000 yen
- A seats: ¥7,700
- B Seat: 4,400 yen
- Z Seat (1,980 yen)
- Around 250 performances presented annually.
- Approximately 10 opera productions a year, on par with the world’s major opera houses

## [1.65 million total social media followers!] Sale of signed copies, with personal inscriptions, to mark the 5th printing of 『のせごはんとかけごはん』 by Akari Hasegawa, whose posts keep going viral on X! Live stream of the signing on July 28!!

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001219.000072639.html
- anchor: #n1164998
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社主婦と生活社、LivePocket、KADOKAWA、ダイヤモンド社、扶桑社、Amazon、楽天ブックス、京都大垣書店

Facts:
- Limited to the first 50 people
- 2,790 yen (including tax, shipping, sales commission and system usage fee)
- 1,898 yen (including tax, sales commission and system usage fee)
- List price: ¥1,650 (tax included)

## Yuko Asano and Shinobu Nakayama embark on a luxurious women’s trip for adults aboard a luxury liner! A commemorative cruise marking 20 years since they met reveals surprising true feelings shared only with a best friend. Set to air on BS10 for 4 consecutive weeks from Monday, June 22, at 7 p.m.!

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001230.000008010.html
- anchor: #n1164997
- Companies mentioned: BS10、MSCベリッシマ、ジャパネットブロードキャスティング

Facts:
- 20 years since they met

## 株式会社Cygames to hold the “Cygames Creative Contest 2026”

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001270.000005593.html
- anchor: #n1164996
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Cygames

Facts:
- Prize money of 1,000,000 yen
- Prize money of 100,000 yen
- 50,000 yen
- 2026
- Sept. 1, 2026
- Nov. 24, 2026

## American restaurant ハードロックカフェ: 『B’z Special day -Encore-』

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001292.000018232.html
- anchor: #n1164995
- Companies mentioned: ハードロックカフェ、B'z、ハードロック・インターナショナル

Facts:
- “FYOP” 1,280 yen (tax included)
- “naked” 1,480 yen (tax included)

## TikTok LIVE will host an original LIVE event with the film 『トイ・ストーリー５』 starting June 29 (Mon.). 10 types of collaborative gifts will be available!

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001312.000030435.html
- anchor: #n1164994
- Companies mentioned: TikTok、ディズニー&ピクサー、ウォルト・ディズニー・ジャパン

Facts:
- The film 『トイ・ストーリー５』 (opening July 3, 2026)
- Starting June 29 (Mon.)
- July 5 (Sun.), 23:59
- Sunday, July 26, 23:59
- A total of 20 people will receive original 『トイ・ストーリー』 merchandise

## 剣持刀也 1st Mini Album “Augment” launches full-song previews and announces a release campaign

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001539.000030865.html
- anchor: #n1164993
- Companies mentioned: ANYCOLOR株式会社、にじさんじ、Apple Music、Spotify、Amazon Music、Amazon.co.jp、アニメイト、楽天ブックス、タワーレコード、HMV、Sony Music Shop、セブンネットショッピング、イープラス

Facts:
- 本日2026年6月22日(月)12:00より
- 2026年7月15日(水)0:00のアルバム配信開始
- Until 23:59 on July 14, 2026 (Tue.)
- Price: 2,750 yen (tax included)
- Price: 6,050 yen (tax included)
- Price: ¥3,520 (tax included)
- October 11, 2026 (Sun.) OPEN 16:30 / START 18:00
- Application period: July 15, 2026 (Wed.), 12:00–August 12, 2026 (Wed.), 23:59
- Application period: August 14, 2026 (Fri.), 12:00–August 23, 2026 (Sun.), 23:59
- Application period: From August 26, 2026 (Wed.), 12:00

## Sanrio characters arrive in rounded, palm-sized cases designed to look just like real macarons! Going on sale at capsule toy vending machines nationwide in sequence from late June 2026!

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002094.000022901.html
- anchor: #n1164992
- Companies mentioned: ベネリック株式会社、株式会社サンリオ、ハローキティ、ポムポムプリン、クロミ、マイメロディ、タキシードサム

Facts:
- 5 types in total
- 1回400円・税込
- In sequence from late June 2026
- Approx. W40 × H30 × D35 mm

## The guest on “Yoshio Inoue by MYSELF” on June 28 (Sun.) is Rena Yamazaki!

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002186.000003392.html
- anchor: #n1164991
- Companies mentioned: TBSラジオ

Facts:
- Broadcast: June 28, 2026 (Sun.), 22:00–22:30

## [Kuwana City, Mie Prefecture] Passing the Junior Summit legacy on to the future — Kuwana City to hold a symposium marking the 10th anniversary of the Junior Summit

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002212.000031071.html
- anchor: #n1164990
- Companies mentioned: 三重大学、三菱UFJリサーチ＆コンサルティング、津田学園中学校・高等学校、㈱ポニーキャニオン

Facts:
- Approximately 140 people, including officials and local residents, attended.

## “The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin” to host a live broadcast, “2.5th Nanaori LIVE,” revealing the latest update information, from 20:00 on June 23 (Tue.)

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002544.000007736.html
- anchor: #n1164989
- Companies mentioned: ネットマーブル、ネットマーブルジャパン株式会社、Netmarble F&C Inc.、Netmarble Corp.、Kabam、SpinX Games、Jam City、HYBE、NCSOFT、Apple Inc.、Google LLC、株式会社ソニー・インタラクティブエンタテインメント

Facts:
- The series has sold a cumulative 55 million copies worldwide
- Recorded 70 million downloads worldwide
- 10 people will receive 10,000 yen in selectable Pay

## Yurika Nakamura and Reo Sano co-star in “My Husband Asked Me to Have an Affair”; Shono Hayama, Atsuko Hashiyasume, Sumire Yokono, Takayuki Hamatsu and other stellar regular cast members announced ◆ Key visual revealed ◆ Ending theme is “Kitty” by Yurika Nakamura

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002698.000020945.html
- anchor: #n1164988
- Companies mentioned: テレビ大阪、テレビ愛知、テレビ東京、シーモアコミックス、Starry Records、The icon、テレビ大阪／The icon、「夫に不倫をお願いされました」製作委員会

Facts:
- Every Thursday from 24:00, starting Thursday, July 9, 2026
- 10 episodes, 30 minutes each

## Blu-ray and DVD release of “Tabekko Doubutsu THE MOVIE: Hong Kong Dubbed Version” announced!

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002717.000031422.html
- anchor: #n1164987
- Companies mentioned: ギンビス、株式会社クロックワークス、株式会社ハピネット・メディアマーケティング、TBSテレビ、MARZA ANIMATION PLANET INC.、グロービジョン、KICCORIT

Facts:
- Blu-ray: 9,900 yen (tax included)
- DVD: 8,800 yen (tax included)
- [Release date] Friday, September 25, 2026

## A collaboration with dining bar “SNAPPER＆GROUPER” has been announced to celebrate the start of “Shuffle Island Season 7”! Original menu items inspired by the world of “シャッフルアイランド” will be available.

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003443.000064643.html
- anchor: #n1164986
- Companies mentioned: ABEMA、SNAPPER＆GROUPER、シャッフルアイランド

Facts:
- From 9 p.m. on July 7, 2026 (Tuesday)
- From July 7, 2026 (Tuesday) to Aug. 31 (Monday)

## To mark the advance broadcast of the final episode of the TV anime “Atelier of Witch Hat,” a free marathon streaming of the series through the finale will be available on ABEMA for 2 days, June 22 (Mon.) and 23 (Tue.)!

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003444.000064643.html
- anchor: #n1164985
- Companies mentioned: ABEMA、講談社、BUG FILMS、エイベックス・ピクチャーズ、dugout

Facts:
- Cumulative circulation has surpassed 9 million copies.
- “ABEMA Premium,” priced at 1,180 yen per month (tax included)
- “ABEMA Premium with Ads,” priced at 680 yen per month (tax included)

## [サンシャインシティプリンスホテル] Offering a concept-room stay plan in collaboration with “#Compass: Combat Providence Analysis System”

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003779.000024668.html
- anchor: #n1164984
- Companies mentioned: サンシャインシティプリンスホテル、NHN PlayArt、ドワンゴ、ニコニコ

Facts:
- 朝食なし 1名さま ￥21,800より
- 朝食付き 1名さま ￥24,550より

## [大丸心斎橋店] Bringing rooftop beekeeping at a department store closer to the public! Holding a “Honey Harvesting Experience Event” and a preview sale of “Shinsaibashi Honey”

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003797.000025003.html
- anchor: #n1164983
- Companies mentioned: 大丸心斎橋店、ラベイユ

Facts:
- Approximately 200,000 honeybees
- 36 g: 1,512 yen (tax included)
- 125 g: 4,860 yen (tax included)

## The 89th episode of author Haruki Murakami’s radio program explores great performances by little-known jazz pianists: “Murakami RADIO — On Analog Records, A Little Around This Part of Jazz… vol.2”

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003884.000004829.html
- anchor: #n1164982
- Companies mentioned: TOKYO FM、JFN、DNP大日本印刷

Facts:
- Broadcast across 38 JFN stations nationwide
- 10 listeners will be selected

## A first collaboration item between LILY BROWN and マロンクリーム arrives in the exclusive collection for “sanrio house,” a brand by Mash Group supervised by 株式会社サンリオ!

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004229.000018505.html
- anchor: #n1164981
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マッシュホールディングス、株式会社サンリオ、LILY BROWN、マロンクリーム、株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ

Facts:
- A total of 8 items will be available
- [LILY BROWN] T-shirt: 9,350 yen
- [LILY BROWN] Cardigan: 13,200 yen
- [LILY BROWN] Dress: 9,900 yen
- [LILY BROWN] All-over-print T-shirt: 8,470 yen
- [LILY BROWN] Scrunchie: 5,940 yen
- [LILY BROWN] Tote bag: 7,920 yen
- [LILY BROWN] Eyewear case: 5,940 yen
- [LILY BROWN] Pouch: 6,930 yen

## A seminar titled “Latest Trends in the Submarine Cable Industry,” featuring Takuya Makiyama of the Mobility and Communications Policy Division of （株）三菱総合研究所 and Tomonori Shutto of KDDIケーブルシップ（株）, will be held on Friday, July 24, 2026!

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004493.000032407.html
- anchor: #n1164980
- Companies mentioned: （株）三菱総合研究所、KDDIケーブルシップ（株）、新社会システム総合研究所

Facts:
- 1:40 p.m.–4 p.m.

## The outlaw harem management RPG “Harem of Tokyo” is holding a collaboration with “Kisaku”!

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006334.000032953.html
- anchor: #n1164979
- Companies mentioned: 合同会社EXNOA、Amazon、エルフ、DMM GAMES

Facts:
- A total of 10 people will win Amazon gift card codes worth up to 10,000 yen
- Amazon gift card codes worth up to ¥10,000
- Price: 7,124 yen (tax included)

## 株式会社ムービック announces a collaboration with popular illustrator 棉きのし for the 9th installment of its new card sleeve brand “Artevelo”!

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008513.000016756.html
- anchor: #n1164978
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ムービック、株式会社アニメイトホールディングス、Artevelo、棉きのし

Facts:
- Launch date
- 1,200 yen each (before tax)
- 1,320 yen (tax included)

## ＼Supporting summer reading and learning!／ 100 people will be entered in a drawing to win 2,000 yen in Book Card NEXT credit! “角川まんが学習 のびーる＆どっちが強い!? Summer Festival 2026” begins June 22 (Mon.)!

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019525.000007006.html
- anchor: #n1164977
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、角川まんが学習、ヨメルバ

Facts:
- Related series have surpassed 6.35 million copies in cumulative circulation.
- Original TOSHOCARD NEXT worth 2,000 yen
- 100 winners
- June 22, 2026 (Mon.)–September 15, 2026 (Tue.)
- Thursday, October 15, 2026
- Planned for early December 2026
- On sale May 27, 2026 (Wed.)
- On sale June 24, 2026 (Wed.)
- Scheduled for release July 13, 2026 (Mon.)
- Scheduled for release July 21, 2026 (Tue.)

## Release of “Kaiju Sofubi You Don’t Know: Another Kaiju Culture That Flourished in the Showa and Heisei Eras,” featuring over 200 pieces from one of the world’s largest collections of original kaiju sofubi

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019535.000007006.html
- anchor: #n1164976
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、PACHIMON TOYS、バッドボーイズ

Facts:
- Features over 200 kaiju sofubi
- List price: 3,520 yen (tax included)
- Available exclusively at Kadokawa Store for 6,600 yen (tax included)
- Pages: 208

## Markforged announces Onyx GF, a new glass-fiber-reinforced nylon material — color 3D printing brings visibility to manufacturing operations

- Published: 2026-06-22T11:58:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000132724.html
- anchor: #n1164924
- Companies mentioned: Markforged、マークフォージド・ジャパン株式会社

Facts:
- Available in 6 colors: red, yellow, blue, green, gray and white
- Available from: June 2026

## Chrono24レポート：5月のChronoPulse（クロノパルス）時計価格指数は1.5％上昇、ほぼすべてのブランドで伸びを記録

- Published: 2026-06-22T11:58:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000096.000055849.html
- anchor: #n1164925
- Companies mentioned: Chrono24、カルティエ、ヴァシュロン・コンスタンタン、パネライ、ブライトリング、オメガ、ジャガー・ルクルト、タグ・ホイヤー、チューダー、ロレックス、パテック・フィリップ、オーデマ・ピゲ、IWC、ウブロ、バラシュ・フェレンツィ

Facts:
- ChronoPulse（クロノパルス）時計価格指数は5月に1.5％上昇
- カルティエ moved from -5.8% to +2.8%
- ヴァシュロン・コンスタンタン moved from -5.4% to +3.3%
- パネライ shifted from -6.4% to +2.0%
- ブライトリング led this month with a 5.1% increase
- Conditions have been stable over the past 6 months. The index rose 4.7%.
- カルティエ (+6.6%) and タグ・ホイヤー (+6.3%) led the way.
- パテック・フィリップ remains strong (+5.4% over the past 6 months).
- ロレックス remained steady (+4.5% over the past 6 months)
- ウブロは5月の上昇率トップクラスとなる4.2％の上昇を記録
- On imports from Switzerland

## 開催 Aug. 1 (Sat.)! A cool summer 🎐 School Ghost Stories event in Matsudo: Let's learn about yokai‼

- Published: 2026-06-22T11:55:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000604.000015010.html
- anchor: #n1164926
- Companies mentioned: 松戸市、國學院大學、講談社KK文庫、ミネルヴァ書房、テラスモール松戸、金谷寺、万作踊り松戸保存会、松戸市立博物館

Facts:
- The children's book series School Ghost Stories, 19 volumes
- Capacity: 20 groups

## The definitive quirky hospital management simulation arrives on the latest hardware: Two Point Hospital: Heartful Collection set for release! Latest series news revealed, including a collaboration celebrating the studio's 10th anniversary

- Published: 2026-06-22T11:53:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007467.000005397.html
- anchor: #n1164927
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セガ、Two Point Studios、デイヴ・ザ・ダイバー

Facts:
- 10th anniversary of the studio's founding
- More than 4 million users worldwide
- 33% off
- 20% off
- 10% off

## 名正運輸株式会社 to exhibit at INNOVATION EXPO Kyushu and East Asia

- Published: 2026-06-22T11:51:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000066.000142358.html
- anchor: #n1164928
- Companies mentioned: 名正運輸株式会社

Facts:
- Dates: June 24 (Wed.) to June 25 (Thu.)
- Hours: 10 to 17 (10 to 16 on the final day)
- Booth No.: BD-08

## Traveling Summer Independent Research: hands-on programs that connect children with local nature and culture and nurture their sense of wonder 【グランドメルキュール】【メルキュール】

- Published: 2026-06-22T11:50:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000972.000052177.html
- anchor: #n1164929
- Companies mentioned: アコー、グランドメルキュール、メルキュール、エイ・エイ・ピー・シー・ジャパン株式会社

Facts:
- Operating more than 5,800 hotels and residences and more than 10,000 restaurants and bar venues in 110 countries worldwide
- グランドメルキュール currently operates more than 80 hotels in more than 10 countries
- メルキュール hotels operate more than 1,000 properties in more than 60 countries, including in city centers, on beaches and in mountain areas

## 【A first in the industry for real estate brokerage specializing in foreign nationals※】 E-HOUSING enters business partnership with Credit Saison

- Published: 2026-06-22T11:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000165991.html
- anchor: #n1164931
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社E-HOUSING、株式会社クレディセゾン

Facts:
- The number of foreign residents reached a record high of about 4 million at the end of 2025
- More than 2,000 contracts to date
- Capital: 3,500万円

## 【For recruitment agencies】 Launch of メンラボジョブエージェントプラットフォーム, a job and candidate database specializing in the growing welfare, medical and nursing care sectors

- Published: 2026-06-22T11:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000128.000051972.html
- anchor: #n1164930
- Companies mentioned: メンタルヘルスラボ株式会社、メンラボジョブエージェントプラットフォーム

Facts:
- Address: 2nd floor, KANO Building, 1-25-1 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

## Participates in the 5th Smile Challenge Walk Tokyo event

- Published: 2026-06-22T11:49:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000008894.html
- anchor: #n1164932
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社オープンアップグループ、株式会社オープンアップウィズ、一般社団法人スマイルウォーキング倶楽部、一般社団法人日本ウオーキング協会

Facts:
- Held on April 19, 2026, at Symbol Promenade Park in Odaiba, Koto-ku, Tokyo

## 株式会社点々 and Tomohiro Haneda win the Runner-Up Grand Prize and Environment Minister's Encouragement Award at the 40th JCI JAPAN TOYP 2026

- Published: 2026-06-22T11:49:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000145742.html
- anchor: #n1164933
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社点々、公益社団法人日本青年会議所、株式会社ビビッドガーデン、Nottuo Inc.、セリフ

Facts:
- 2026 JCI JAPAN TOYP
- 602 people entered from across the country
- 12 award recipients
- A settlement of 15 households and 30 people
- 5 times the area
- 50 years from now

## 【Stage photos released! Saitama→Aichi→Kyoto tour opens】ローザス and アトラファイブ: Experiments in Harmony and Invention

- Published: 2026-06-22T11:46:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000150611.html
- anchor: #n1164934
- Companies mentioned: ローザス、アトラファイブ、公益財団法人京都市音楽芸術文化振興財団、彩の国さいたま芸術劇場、アマノ芸術創造センター名古屋、ロームシアター京都、P.A.R.T.S.、カーイテアター、デ・シンゲル、リ・インコーニティ、キットガット・カルテット

Facts:
- General admission, 1st floor: ¥7,000
- Member special price: ¥6,300
- General admission, 2nd floor: ¥5,000
- Youth (29 and under): ¥3,000
- Age 18 and under: ¥1,000
- Running time: approximately 90 minutes (no intermission)

## New book by Maho Isono, one of the authors of the film Suddenly Becoming Ill, set for publication on September 28: Before Society Falls Apart: The Anthropology of Mary Douglas!

- Published: 2026-06-22T11:45:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003034.000047877.html
- anchor: #n1164935
- Companies mentioned: 新潮社、東京科学大学、早稲田大学、国際医療福祉大学、春秋社、ちくま新書、集英社新書、柏書房、晶文社

## Manga editorial team Yosumi to release its first standalone comic and its second collection, Separate Volume Yosumi: Second Collection, at bookstores nationwide on July 23

- Published: 2026-06-18T20:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000104.000084922.html
- anchor: #n1165317
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ソラジマ、よすみ編集部、Amazon、楽天

Facts:
- Tentative price: ¥1,200 plus tax
- Tentative price: ¥2,200 plus tax
- Pages: 160
- Pages: 336

## 【日本蓄電池株式会社】NC Shobara City Nanatsuka-cho Battery Storage Facility begins operations in the balancing market in Shobara, Hiroshima Prefecture

- Published: 2026-06-18T19:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000078.000161802.html
- anchor: #n1165316
- Companies mentioned: 日本蓄電池株式会社、デジタルグリッド株式会社

Facts:
- Rated output and capacity: Battery storage system, 1,998kW and 8,146kWh

## After Chiang Wan-an said he wanted to visit Beijing for exchanges, Shen Po-yang says facts should be checked

- Published: 2026-06-22T14:38:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606220124.aspx
- anchor: #n1165475
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、國民黨、泰勒絲、納希維爾

Facts:
- Chiang Wan-an said the trial would proceed in 3 phases: in a closed zoo area, at Beishike, and on 15 bus-only lanes in the second half of next year.

## Qatar LNG facility explosion leaves 54 injured and 18 missing

- Published: 2026-06-22T14:33:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606220123.aspx
- anchor: #n1165476
- Companies mentioned: 卡達能源、QatarEnergy

Facts:
- 54 people injured
- The Barzan gas facility has a daily production capacity of 1.4 billion cubic feet
- Annual production capacity can reach 77 million metric tons
- 17% of the country's LNG export capacity is affected

## Preferential tariff on mango exports to Korea extended; Chen Chun-chi says it benefits Tainan producers

- Published: 2026-06-22T14:32:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606220122.aspx
- anchor: #n1165477
- Companies mentioned: 韓國、農業部、台南市政府、外交部、外貿協會

Facts:
- 韓國 announces a 5% preferential tariff measure for fruits including mangoes
- The tariff on exports to Korea will return to 30%
- About 1 in every 2 mangoes on the Taiwan market comes from Tainan

## Bai again alleges a violation of conflict-of-interest rules; Su Chiao-hui campaign office says to report any violation

- Published: 2026-06-22T14:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606220121.aspx
- anchor: #n1165478
- Companies mentioned: 威如科技、akaSwap、創造智能科技股份有限公司、三立、王牌交易所

Facts:
- The company received subsidies totaling more than NT$5.94 million from the Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Economic Affairs and others

## 民進黨 national congress on July 19; registration for elections to the Central Executive Committee and Central Standing Committee opens by June 26

- Published: 2026-06-22T14:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606220119.aspx
- anchor: #n1165467
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨

Facts:
- 民進黨 is accepting registration forms and applications from today through the 26th
- 民進黨 members recently elected 297 national party representatives
- They are joined by 296 ex officio party representatives, including legislators, city councilors, former party chairs and county and city heads
- These 593 votes will elect members of the Central Executive Committee and Central Review Committee at the July national congress
- After national party representatives elect 30 members of the Central Executive Committee
- The 30 committee members will then elect 10 Central Standing Committee members from among themselves

## 鈊象 approves dividend of NT$36, upbeat on growth momentum in US market

- Published: 2026-06-22T14:24:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606220118.aspx
- anchor: #n1165468
- Companies mentioned: 鈊象

Facts:
- Cash dividend of NT$36 per share
- Revenue for the first 5 months of this year reached NT$10.511 billion
- Up 15.43% year on year
- 5月單月授權遊戲營收占比達75%
- 鈊象 revenue in 2025 was NT$22.032 billion
- Up 19.01% year on year
- Net profit attributable to owners of the parent company was NT$10.852 billion
- Up 19.81% year on year
- Earnings per share (EPS) were NT$38.51
- Monthly revenue reached a high of NT$2.193 billion this year
- Southeast Asia is currently the largest market, accounting for about 54%
- The US is the fastest-growing market this year. As the number of partner distributors and platforms continues to grow, its share of revenue has risen from about 10% in the first quarter of this year to 14%

## Heritage review of the Cai Jinmu residence fails; owner regrets that its historical significance was not recognized

- Published: 2026-06-22T14:23:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606220117.aspx
- anchor: #n1165469
- Companies mentioned: 新北市府、新北市文化局、農業部農田水利署、中央社、萬新鐵路、中正紀念堂、板橋林家花園、板橋林家、霧峰林家

Facts:
- The heritage review period and provisional historic site designation were extended through June 23 this year
- Following discussion at a heritage review meeting held on June 8

## Suicide remains among the top 十 causes of death; fraud victims aged 45 to 64 who took on debt are most likely to die by suicide

- Published: 2026-06-22T14:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606220116.aspx
- anchor: #n1165470
- Companies mentioned: 衛福部、金管會

Facts:
- In 114, 3,951 people died by suicide
- The mortality rate was 16.9 people per 十萬 population
- The number of deaths fell 2.7%
- The mortality rate declined 2.5%
- Share exceeds 5%

## National Pingtung University of Science and Technology holds smart agriculture training program; 27 African trainees come to Taiwan for training

- Published: 2026-06-22T14:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606220114.aspx
- anchor: #n1165448
- Companies mentioned: 屏東科技大學、教育部、農業部

Facts:
- 27 trainees
- 3-week training course

## Ding Xuexiang: 中國 does not deliberately seek a trade surplus; increasing imports is not up to itself

- Published: 2026-06-22T14:13:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606220113.aspx
- anchor: #n1165449
- Companies mentioned: 中國

Facts:
- In 2025, the trade surplus exceeded US$1 trillion for the first time, reaching US$1.18 trillion
- Annual imports now exceed 20 trillion yuan

## Facing pressure from next year's election, Italy refuses to pay for weapons for Ukraine

- Published: 2026-06-22T14:12:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606220112.aspx
- anchor: #n1165450
- Companies mentioned: 北約、歐盟、國防新聞

Facts:
- 參與國目前已承諾為PURL計畫提供近60 億美元資金
- PURL has helped fund the purchase of 70% of the missiles Ukraine needs for its Patriot air defense systems
- Up to 90% of the munitions for other air defense systems

## SK海力士 surpasses 三星電子 in market value to become South Korea's most valuable company

- Published: 2026-06-22T14:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606220111.aspx
- anchor: #n1165346
- Companies mentioned: SK海力士、三星電子、美光科技

Facts:
- SK海力士 shares rose 5.7%, bringing the company's market value to 2,082.5 trillion won
- 三星電子 (Samsung Electronics) shares rose 0.4%, bringing its market value to 2,081.3 trillion won
- SK海力士 shares have risen more than 340% so far this year
- Outpacing 三星電子's 200% gain

## Former judge sentenced to 1 year of salary forfeiture for practicing law while in office

- Published: 2026-06-22T14:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606220109.aspx
- anchor: #n1165342
- Companies mentioned: 台南地院、司法院、懲戒法院職務法庭

Facts:
- Fine equal to 1 year's total final monthly salary while in office
- Involving 10 civil, criminal and administrative lawsuits

## School shooting in central Philippines; police: 3 dead, 5 injured

- Published: 2026-06-22T13:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606220107.aspx
- anchor: #n1165336
- Companies mentioned: 聖荷西國立高中、馬尼拉雅典耀大學

Facts:
- 3 people killed
- 5 people injured

## Greens: Promoted pineapple custard apples on a united front platform—wrong venue

- Published: 2026-06-22T13:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606220106.aspx
- anchor: #n1165326
- Companies mentioned: 陸委會、民進黨、海峽論壇

## 財部：宅經濟帶動遊戲軟體產業 營業額5年增近5成

- Published: 2026-06-22T13:39:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606220104.aspx
- anchor: #n1165318

Facts:
- In ROC year 114, Taiwan's game software industry revenue reached NT$71 billion
- Up 48.7% from year 109
- From 109 to 114, the total number of game software businesses remained steady at between 1114 and 1149
- 642 in year 114
- Exceeded 200 by year 114
- Revenue rose only 9% in 5 years

## Foreign Ministry: Threads is back up; Meta to investigate reason for account suspensions

- Published: 2026-06-22T13:34:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606220102.aspx
- anchor: #n1165320
- Companies mentioned: Meta

## Deaths from 3 cancers—lung, pancreatic and ovarian—rise; 衛福部 reveals possible causes

- Published: 2026-06-22T13:34:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606220103.aspx
- anchor: #n1165319
- Companies mentioned: 衛福部、衛生福利部統計處、衛福部國民健康署

Facts:
- Lung cancer reached 3.5%
- Pancreatic cancer 8.2%
- Ovarian cancer 12.7%
- Cancer deaths totaled 54,838 in year 114
- Accounted for 27.5% of all deaths
- Cancer mortality was 234.9 per 100,000 people
- Average annual increase of 1.5% over the past 10 years

## Tendon-cutting attack at Ximending parking lot; 2 men surrender but are sentenced to 3 years 2 months and 2 years 8 months

- Published: 2026-06-22T13:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606220100.aspx
- anchor: #n1165304
- Companies mentioned: 南萬華教父

Facts:
- 2 people sentenced to 3 years 2 months in prison
- 2 people sentenced to prison terms of 3 years 2 months and 2 years 8 months

## 交通部 plans to ban taxi operators from improperly charging for license plates; could take effect as soon as August

- Published: 2026-06-22T13:24:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606220098.aspx
- anchor: #n1165306
- Companies mentioned: 交通部

Facts:
- Up to NT$350,000
- Maximum fine of NT$90,000
- About 100,000 taxi licenses across Taiwan
- About 93,000 taxis have licenses
- About 6,000 unassigned licenses
- Replacement period for vacant taxi licenses shortened from 3 years to 1 year
- Extensions limited to 1 time and 1 year

## Europe could get even hotter in coming days; intensifying heat wave prompts school closures and reduced train services in several countries

- Published: 2026-06-22T13:24:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606220099.aspx
- anchor: #n1165305
- Companies mentioned: 法國氣象預報員、比利時皇家氣象研究所、英國瑞丁大學、西班牙國家氣象局、英國皇家氣象學會

Facts:
- France reported 3 heat-related deaths last weekend
- Red heat alerts issued in 49 of France's 96 departments
- Government agencies announced today that 845 schools would close
- Another 1800 schools will let students leave early
- Temperatures in some parts of France soar above 40 degrees Celsius
- Nearly 15,000 people died as a result in France that year
- Some areas could see temperatures soar to 44 degrees
- Temperatures could reach 38 to 39 degrees
- The current June record is 35.6 degrees

## 莫斯科 says it shot down nearly 60 烏克蘭 drones; airport temporarily closed

- Published: 2026-06-22T13:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606220097.aspx
- anchor: #n1165263
- Companies mentioned: 莫斯科、烏克蘭、俄羅斯、Telegram、路透社、謝瑞米提耶佛、杜莫迪多沃、伏努科沃、茹科夫斯基、克里米亞、塞凡堡

Facts:
- Nearly 60 drones heading for 莫斯科 were shot down
- Air defense systems shot down nearly 200 drones

## Han Kuo-yu visits the US; Lu Hsiu-yen: Strengthen Taiwan-US ties and boost industrial exchanges

- Published: 2026-06-22T13:13:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606220096.aspx
- anchor: #n1165264
- Companies mentioned: 台積電

Facts:
- Congratulates the United States on its 250th National Day

## 民進黨 caucus: Unmanned vehicle act benefits public welfare and national security; hopes ruling and opposition parties will work together to advance it

- Published: 2026-06-22T13:11:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606220095.aspx
- anchor: #n1165265
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、國民黨、行政院、立法院

Facts:
- Proposed spending cap of NT$210 billion
- 行政院 previously proposed a draft special act for NT$1.25 trillion in defense procurement over 8 years
- Only NT$780 billion passed

## Animal welfare groups call for ban on boar snares; launch “Save the Banbans” campaign and head to Ketagalan Boulevard on the 27th

- Published: 2026-06-22T13:07:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606220093.aspx
- anchor: #n1165259
- Companies mentioned: 台灣動物共生聯盟

Facts:
- About 35,000 postcards mailed to the Presidential Office by members of the public on their own initiative
- The alliance collected about 10,000 public petition signatures

## Taiwan dollar falls 2.4 cents at midday, temporarily closing at 31.612

- Published: 2026-06-22T13:06:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606220092.aspx
- anchor: #n1165260
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- Temporarily closed at NT$31.612
- Fell 2.4 cents
- Trading volume of US$840 million
- Opened at 31.62
- High of 31.578
- Low of 31.64

## Chinese company uses AI to restore old Hong Kong TV dramas, cutting the time required to several hours

- Published: 2026-06-22T13:03:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606220091.aspx
- anchor: #n1165151
- Companies mentioned: 阿里巴巴集團、虎鯨文娛

Facts:
- 實際成本也可降低超過9成
- This wave of renewed release of intellectual property value is expected to last at least 2 to 3 years

## Ministry of Economic Affairs: Water conservation fees to be collected in full this year; payment notices to be sent by the end of July

- Published: 2026-06-22T13:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606220089.aspx
- anchor: #n1165153
- Companies mentioned: 經濟部、水利署

Facts:
- Large water users consuming more than 9000 cubic meters per month
- The excess is charged at NT$3 per cubic meter
- Large water users saved 75 million tons of water over the past 3 years

## Senwei: Hopes 台電's Phase 2 offshore wind power project will be completed this year

- Published: 2026-06-22T13:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606220090.aspx
- anchor: #n1165152
- Companies mentioned: 森崴能源、富崴能源、台電、Vestas

Facts:
- Year 114 financial report posts a loss of NT$15.865 billion
- Loss per share of NT$60
- Net worth remains at NT$1.54 billion
- Net loss attributable to owners of the parent company of NT$1.848 billion
- Basic loss per share of NT$6.73
- Authorized capital raised to NT$8 billion
- Current share capital is NT$2.7 billion
- A further NT$5.3 billion in capacity remains
- Total of 31,238 shareholders
- Small shareholders holding 100 shares or fewer number 31,146
- 92 people hold more than 100 lots of shares
- The additional NT$5.5 billion in funding from 台電
- 24 of the 27 undersea cables have been installed, with 10 still remaining
- 30 wind turbines installed

## Female salesperson found with heroin and zombie vape cartridges; says they were to relieve work stress, sent for prosecution

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:57:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606220087.aspx
- anchor: #n1165145
- Companies mentioned: 賓士

Facts:
- Class A drug heroin

## Early-morning fire in Tucheng kills 1 elderly man; suspected candle fire after power was cut at home

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:54:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606220086.aspx
- anchor: #n1165146
- Companies mentioned: 土城區公所、中央社

Facts:
- His 74-year-old younger brother
- 79-year-old man surnamed Lin
- The fire burned an area of about 20 square meters
- Power to the home where the fire started had been cut for about 2 years

## Nantou’s Aowanda hosts wildlife workshop to learn about coexistence with forest residents

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606220085.aspx
- anchor: #n1165147
- Companies mentioned: 奧萬大自然教育中心、台中市野生動物保育學會、農業部林業及自然保育署南投分署

Facts:
- 3 days and 2 nights
- Aug. 7 to 9

## Man accused of defrauding investors into joining a taro-ball shop chain faces 20-year sentence

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606220084.aspx
- anchor: #n1165148
- Companies mentioned: Facebook

Facts:
- Defrauded a total of more than NT$20.79 million
- Prosecutors seek a prison sentence of at least 20 years

## 埃及 rally past 紐西蘭 3-1 to claim first World Cup win in team history

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:44:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606220082.aspx
- anchor: #n1165136
- Companies mentioned: 埃及、紐西蘭、比利時、伊朗

## Kaohsiung scooter rider with no license refuses test, fails to pay more than NT$1 million in fines; life insurance policy ordered surrendered for repayment

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:41:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606220081.aspx
- anchor: #n1165137
- Companies mentioned: 行政執行署高雄分署、高雄市交通局交通事件裁決中心、保險公司

Facts:
- Fines totaled NT$1,104,000
- The policy’s surrender value was NT$690,000

## G7 pushes to diversify critical mineral supplies; expert says Australia faces major opportunity

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606220080.aspx
- anchor: #n1165138
- Companies mentioned: G7、Discovery Alert、昆士蘭大學、Sustainable Minerals Institute

Facts:
- Significantly reduce dependence on any single supplier outside G7 member countries and their partner countries for rare earths and permanent magnets to below 60%
- By 2030

## Kaohsiung New Town Phase 3 land expropriation meeting on the 24th; environmental groups urge exclusion of 台糖 green space

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606220079.aspx
- anchor: #n1165117
- Companies mentioned: 台糖

Facts:
- Of that, 102 hectares are 台糖 land
- Could generate more than NT$50 billion in profit
- Kaohsiung New Town was initially planned for a population of 240,000
- The target was sharply reduced to 170,000 in November 110
- The population target for the Phase 1 development zone is 54,000
- Only about 8,000 have actually moved in
- Kaohsiung city has more than 130,000 vacant homes
- Nearly 18,000 vacant homes surround the Phase 3 development zone

## Ko Ching-hsien hits his 10th homer of the season in 1A, extends hit streak to 6 games

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606220078.aspx
- anchor: #n1165118
- Companies mentioned: 洛杉磯道奇隊、洛杉磯天使隊、費城費城人隊、科羅拉多洛磯隊

Facts:
- His 10th homer of the season
- The Dodgers beat 洛杉磯天使隊 3-1 in the finale
- Drove in a total of 2 runs
- Has hit safely in 6 straight games
- Postgame batting average: 2-cheng-85
- Threw 1 inning on 21 pitches
- Gave up 1 hit
- Issued 2 walks
- Postgame ERA: 6.00
- The team lost the finale, 4-7

## Serena Williams receives Wimbledon wild card for women’s singles, returns to grass-court Grand Slam after 4 years

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606220077.aspx
- anchor: #n1165119
- Companies mentioned: Serena Williams、全英俱樂部、法新社、路透社、Harmony Tan、Venus Williams、国際女子網球協会、Victoria Mboko、Nicole Melichar-Martinez、Erin Routliffe、Karolina Muchova

Facts:
- Won the title at 全英俱樂部 7 times
- 23 Grand Slam women’s singles titles
- 319 weeks
- 6-time doubles champion

## 民調：近8成美國人盼美伊戰爭落幕 認代價得不償失

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606220066.aspx
- anchor: #n1165075
- Companies mentioned: 哥倫比亞廣播公司新聞網、輿觀、中央社

Facts:
- 78% of Americans want the Iran war to end as soon as possible
- 69% of respondents believe Iran’s nuclear program has not been permanently halted
- 68% believe Iran will continue to pose a threat to neighboring countries
- Only 22% of Americans believe the United States has the upper hand in its interim agreement with Iran
- 37% believe the interim agreement favors Iran
- 41% believe the agreement is reasonably fair
- About 40% of respondents still believe Iran may continue to threaten and blockade the Strait of Hormuz
- A total of 2,519 American adults were surveyed
- The margin of error is plus or minus 2.4 percentage points

## 玩具總動員5 dominates North American box office, sets year’s best opening

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202606220064.aspx
- anchor: #n1165055
- Companies mentioned: 玩具總動員5、Toy Story 5、綜藝、Variety、法新社、娛樂經銷研究、Franchise Entertainment Research、皮克斯、Pixar、迪士尼、北美院線聯盟、Exhibitor Relations、史蒂芬史匹柏、Stephen Spielberg、揭密日、Disclosure Day、愛你致死不渝、Obsession、A24、後室、Backrooms、驚聲尖笑6、Scary Movie 6、太空超人、Masters of the Universe、曼達洛人與古古、Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu、利未記、Leviticus、羅賓漢之死、The Death of Robin Hood、麥可傑克森、Michael

Facts:
- Raked in $160 million
- Posted a strong $152 million opening
- Worldwide box office reached $312 million
- The film’s production cost was $250 million
- About 37% higher than Toy Story 4
- $182.7 million
- Took in about $17 million
- Cumulative box office reached $78.2 million
- Brought in another $14 million
- Cumulative North American box office reached $215.8 million

## 中國出口洪流 考驗歐洲與北京打貿易戰的決心

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:14:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606220063.aspx
- anchor: #n1165056
- Companies mentioned: 歐盟、中國、美國、盧森堡、德國

Facts:
- 歐盟對中貿易逆差飆升至創紀錄的3600億歐元
- Could reach about 400 billion euros this year
- 中國政府將其貨幣估值壓低了高達30%

## LPGA’s Wei-Ling Hsu tied for 3rd to break out of slump, looks forward to first Asian Games

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:13:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606220062.aspx
- anchor: #n1165057
- Companies mentioned: LPGA、中央社

Facts:
- The 31-year-old Wei-Ling Hsu
- Has played 13 tournaments this season
- Made the cut in 10
- Her best finish was a tie for 28th
- Posted an impressive 67
- Finished tied for 3rd

## 國軍 launches immediate readiness drills; 269th Brigade Clouded Leopard armored vehicles conduct combat-readiness patrol in Qingpu

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:12:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606220061.aspx
- anchor: #n1165058
- Companies mentioned: 國軍、陸軍269旅、中央社、蘇紫雲

Facts:
- A 5-day Immediate Readiness Drill
- 陸軍269旅

## Environmental group poll: More than half of the public worry climate change will drive up household costs

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:11:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606220060.aspx
- anchor: #n1165059
- Companies mentioned: 媽媽氣候行動聯盟、氣候對策協會、中央社

Facts:
- More than half (52.4%) of respondents believe their households will face additional costs due to climate change within the next 1 to 5 years.
- Extreme heat was the most direct experience of climate change for the public, cited by 35.6%
- Subsidies were the most popular policy to promote electrification, with support at 67.7%.
- Respondents spanned all age groups and townships and districts across Taiwan; the survey had 5,524 valid responses.

## Leaked confidential letter exposes infighting at the top; former Iranian negotiator may face charges and dismissal

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606220058.aspx
- anchor: #n1165061
- Companies mentioned: 伊朗伊斯蘭共和國廣播電視台、Telegram

Facts:
- 美國已同意成立一項3500億美元（約合新台幣11兆600億元）發展基金

## Rim of the Pacific military exercise begins on the 24th; South Korea to serve as maritime commander for the first time

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606220059.aspx
- anchor: #n1165060
- Companies mentioned: 美國海軍、韓聯社、南韓海軍、美國太平洋艦隊、美軍

Facts:
- The 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States
- First such case in 55 years
- 31 countries
- About 40 surface vessels
- 5 submarines
- 140 military aircraft
- More than 25,000 service members
- Held since 1971
- 30th edition
- From June 24 through July 31

## 國防部：勤務大隊中巴國道車禍 1人骨折狀況穩定

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606220057.aspx
- anchor: #n1165062
- Companies mentioned: 國防部、警方

Facts:
- 1 person suspected of having a fracture

## 36-year-old mother of 8 pregnant with her 9th child; doctor says to support her as she welcomes new life

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:07:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606220056.aspx
- anchor: #n1165063
- Companies mentioned: 台中市澄清醫院中港院區

Facts:
- 36 years old
- Mother of 8
- 9th child
- 4 months pregnant
- Due in December

## Right-wing presidential candidate wins in Colombia; protesters burn U.S. flag

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:06:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606220054.aspx
- anchor: #n1164948
- Companies mentioned: 艾思普雷雅、川普、塞培德、卡利、巴蘭基亞

Facts:
- 艾思普雷雅 won 49.66% of the vote
- The 47-year-old 艾思普雷雅 won

## 日本八王子市長訪高雄 簽署圖書館合作備忘錄

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:06:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606220055.aspx
- anchor: #n1164947
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市、八王子市、東京都立大學、高雄市立圖書館、衛武營國家藝術文化中心、高雄流行音樂中心、駁二藝術特區

Facts:
- This year marks the 20th anniversary of the sister-city partnership
- Kaohsiung pineapples to be purchased as ingredients for school lunches at 38 junior high schools

## 英特爾 reportedly in talks to partner with 聯電 on 3-nanometer technology; expert says it could be a win-win

- Published: 2026-06-22T12:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606220053.aspx
- anchor: #n1164949
- Companies mentioned: 英特爾、聯電、台積電、蘋果、輝達

Facts:
- 3-nanometer process technology
- 12-nanometer and 3-nanometer process technology
- Leading manufacturer