AI News 180m Report

2026-06-24 12:00–15:00 JST

815 received, 815 listed, 4 sources ・ Page 7 of 9

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 694 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 121 items from 2 sources.

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

Japan | PR TIMES (continued)（659）

A new restaurant where young sushi chefs take center stage and build the future of sushi culture together with customers, deshibeya produced by 鮨料理一高, to open in the Ohori Park area on July 9

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The number of Japanese restaurants overseas has grown significantly, from approximately 55,000 in 2013 to approximately 181,000 in 2025
  • Spending by international visitors to Japan reached a record ¥9.4549 trillion in 2025
  • An omakase course is planned at ¥6,600 (including tax)

Companies mentioned：deshibeya、鮨料理一高、株式会社よろこび創造カンパニー、木宮鮨大学

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From a town with an aging rate of 44% to the rest of the country: あさひAI教室, where seniors and children alike can learn AI with just a smartphone, opens on June 24, 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Trial session: ¥500
  • Individual introductory lesson: ¥6,800 per month
  • Unlimited attendance plan: ¥6,800 per month

Companies mentioned：AIリモートワーカー、NTTドコモ、近畿日本ツーリスト、パーソルキャリア

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Against the backdrop of growth in the TikTok Shop creator market, TikSeek to hold a hands-on summit at Roppongi Hills

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Interest was expressed by more than 130 people, including through preregistration and invitations
  • The event was held with around 100 attendees
  • Original未経験から半年でTikTok Shopライブコマース売上1,500万円超を達成
  • 10% OFF Kalodata subscription fee

Companies mentioned：TikSeek、AnyMind Japan株式会社、Kalodata、Haier Japan、動スク

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LACモービル to open “KIA PBV倉敷,” an authorized Kia PBV dealership, on July 1

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Driving range on a single charge: 693.38 km

Companies mentioned：LACモービル、Kia、Kia PBVジャパン、LACホールディングスグループ、株式会社デルタリンク、株式会社キャンピングカーランド、株式会社アネックス

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株式会社AiLiNK launches an AI governance SaaS that integrates shadow AI detection with corporate accountability

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “Cyber risks surrounding AI use, including shadow AI” ranked 3rd on its first appearance
  • AI Governance by AiLiNK, an AI governance SaaS, launched on June 24, 2026
  • The EU AI Act will begin phased implementation in August 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社AiLiNK、独立行政法人情報処理推進機構

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Korean heritage coffee brand SEJA COFFEE opens at ロッテ免税店 Gimpo Airport store

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Sales began on June 19, 2026, at the ロッテ免税店 Gimpo Airport store (international terminal area)
  • Following the opening of the Gimhae Airport store in April 2026
  • Price: US$14

Companies mentioned：DIDIT Inc.、SEJA COFFEE、ロッテ免税店

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[More than 70,000 cumulative users within 5 months of launch] Recruitment SaaS LEADFOR sees accelerating adoption of “company-specific candidate databases,” particularly among large corporations

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Reached this milestone approximately 5 months after LEADFOR launched on January 21, 2026
  • A survey conducted by DOTFIND of 1,117 people with job-change experience
  • 82.8% said they viewed positively being approached again by companies where they had previously gone through selection
  • 71.7% expressed an intention to reapply to companies where they had previously gone through selection
  • More than 85% place importance on personalized approaches
  • Number of job offers increased 1.6 times
  • Number of accepted job offers also increased 2.6 times
  • 20 applications through the talent pool
  • 2 job offers

Companies mentioned：株式会社DOTFIND、LEADFOR

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【Survey of 518 Parents】The skill children need most in the AI era is “the ability to think and act independently” at 76.8%. “Academic ability and grades” account for just 1.7%.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “The ability to think and act independently” ranked first at 76.8%.
  • “Academic ability and grades” account for 1.7%.
  • A total of 65.1% of parents said that “school education alone is not enough to develop the skills needed for the future.”
  • “The ability to think and act independently” ranked first at 49.2%.
  • “Improved willingness to take on challenges and show initiative” 55.0%.

Companies mentioned：リザルトデザイン株式会社、Five Keys

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Original【創業5ヶ月で総額1億円調達】移動型無人販売ロボット「PIMT-0」を展開するピムト株式会社、ANOBAKAをリード投資家として資金調達を実施

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Total of 100 million yen
  • Total: 50 million yen
  • More than 500 items.

Companies mentioned：ピムト株式会社、ANOBAKA、株式会社マッシュアップ、日本政策金融公庫

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Original株式会社Brand New 代表取締役 吉田 裕貴が成蹊大学にて元五輪バスケ日本代表 宮崎 早織氏との特別講義を実現

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Revenue: 200 million yen (2nd fiscal year)

Companies mentioned：株式会社Brand New、成蹊大学、ENEOSサンフラワーズ

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The oral and gut health supplement “THE MENEKI” goes on sale June 10 (Wednesday).

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Special introductory price: ¥3,980 before tax (¥4,298 including tax).
  • Regular price: ¥7,980 before tax.
  • 25% off from the second purchase onward: ¥5,980 before tax (¥6,458 including tax).

Companies mentioned：株式会社botanience、志村デンタルクリニック

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Original真之介＆石川マリー、新曲「スキダケド」を本日配信開始 "好きなのに、もう限界" を描いた夫婦4作目のR&B

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Available from June 24, 2026 (Wednesday).

Companies mentioned：真之介＆石川マリー、ANS FACTORY INC.、HI-D、Daisuke''D.I''Imai

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EY Strategy and Consulting publishes a video featuring a partner from its AI & Data division, along with a related article — 2 current partners discuss the consulting industry and career issues in an AI-first era.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • With more than 15 years of consulting experience.

Companies mentioned：リメディ株式会社、EYストラテジー・アンド・コンサルティング株式会社、Databricks、Snowflake

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Original雪印コーヒー『甘さですべてを受け流せ。』プロジェクト、全国篇始動「雪印コーヒー」の妖精“コーヒィ勝山” 今年は全国出張！？東京・大阪を飛び出し、全国各地の疲れを受け流す交通広告を掲出

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Expanded significantly to 6 cities nationwide.
  • It will continue in 2026.
  • Starting Monday, June 29, 2026
  • July 5 (Sun.)
  • June 30 (Tuesday)–July 6 (Monday).
  • Born June 11, 1980.

Companies mentioned：雪印メグミルク株式会社、雪印コーヒー、JR東日本、札幌市営地下鉄、Osaka Metro、名古屋鉄道、JR九州、東急電鉄、Meta Platforms,Inc.

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Original都道府県民共済グループ 2025年度決算概況を報告 1,932億円を「割戻金」として還元

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：都道府県民共済グループ、全国生活協同組合連合会、全国生協連

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Glean appoints Masaharu Ozawa as Japan country manager to accelerate growth in the Japanese market.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • He has more than 20 years of experience in enterprise technology and software sales.

Companies mentioned：Glean、GitLab、Looker、Google、Treasure Data、Oracle、Salesforce、Adobe

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Original鉄筋工の枠を超え、“人が育ち、伸び続ける会社”へ松伸、福利厚生活動「EverGrow+」本格始動

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Turnover rate of 4% or less.
  • Retirement benefits of ¥10 million.
  • The equivalent of 30 kg of rice.
  • Capital: ¥10,000,000

Companies mentioned：株式会社松伸、松伸

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コレドウ株式会社 appoints Masaaki Saito, who has led growth and new business initiatives at publicly listed companies, as director.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Grew the online communication tool to more than 10,000 corporate customers.

Companies mentioned：コレドウ株式会社

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【独自調査】About 60% of participants in refresher driving courses are women.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Women accounted for about 60% of all participants.
  • 1st: Driving family members (childcare and caregiving), 30%.
  • 2nd: Work-related needs (commuting and changing jobs), 25%.
  • 3rd: Moving or relocating, or buying a car, 20%.
  • 4th: Travel and leisure, 20%.
  • Survey participants: 500 students at フレスタ安全運転教習所.

Companies mentioned：フレスタ安全運転教習所、株式会社チャレンジャー

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Shopify gift app Gift Options Plus publishes a case study on its adoption by ボクモワイン.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The company has continued to accept gift orders every month for more than 2 years, orders it had previously been missing out on.

Companies mentioned：ドライワークス合同会社、株式会社ニタス、ボクモワイン、Gift Options Plus

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Rohm Music Foundation launches the “Scholar Student Mental and Physical Support Program” for its scholarship recipients.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Supported 574 people through FY2025.

Companies mentioned：一般社団法人NeuroPiano、公益財団法人 ローム ミュージック ファンデーション、ローム株式会社

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Originalハリウッド・オーラルケアブランド「Nobaton.」、全国のロフトにて、6月上旬より順次発売

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: ¥1,980 (tax included)
  • Price: ¥3,850 (tax included)
  • Cumulative sales in international markets have exceeded ¥3 billion.

Companies mentioned：Nobaton.、ロフト、株式会社ワールド・ジョイ

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Featured in 51 media outlets before publication! “Sugoi Breakfast,” by diet coach Hisayo Ikuto, who has coached more than 1,000 people, goes on sale June 24.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The press release issued when reservations opened was featured in 51 media outlets, including PRESIDENT Online, CREA WEB, CLASSY.ONLINE and 東京新聞 TOKYO Web.
  • More than 200 people attended the online book launch event.
  • Original半年で14kgの減量に成功
  • Has helped more than 1,000 people lose weight to date.

Companies mentioned：株式会社Sayo’s Lab、青春出版、PRESIDENT Online、CREA WEB、CLASSY.ONLINE、東京新聞 TOKYO Web

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A seminar for business leaders on prevailing in today’s turbulent VUCA era!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original2026年7月1日(水) 19:00~20:00講演 (20:00~20:15質疑応答)
  • Has a track record of consulting for thousands of companies, from major corporations to small and medium-sized businesses.

Companies mentioned：NPO法人ランチェスター協会、株式会社ケミストリー、アサヒビール、アシックス

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Third annual ranking of climate action by 14 Japanese asset managers for FY2025 released — climate-related engagement shows signs of strengthening, while the average support rate for shareholder proposals remains low at 4%.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 14 major Japanese asset management companies.
  • The average support rate among the 14 companies was 4%.

Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人 A SEED JAPAN、環境・持続社会研究センター（JACSES）、アセットマネジメントOne、三菱UFJアセットマネジメント、野村アセットマネジメント、三井住友トラスト・アセットマネジメント、Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative（NZAMI）、東京海上アセットマネジメント、アモーヴァ・アセットマネジメント、日興アセットマネジメント、農林中金全共連アセットマネジメント、ニッセイアセットマネジメント、三井住友DSアセットマネジメント、SOMPOアセットマネジメント、AXA Investment Managers、Triodos Investment Management、国連のNet-Zero Asset Owners Alliance、SBIアセットマネジメント、SBI岡三アセットマネジメント、年金積立金管理運用独立行政法人（GPIF）、TCFD、国際サステナビリティ基準審議会（ISSB）、サステナビリティ基準委員会（SSBJ）

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In response to the problem of hoses deteriorating in extreme heat, British garden brand HOZELOCK introduces 7 new UV-protected, high-durability products, bringing its lineup to 17 products.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Newly added.
  • The annual average number of extremely hot days (maximum temperature of 35°C or higher) has been about 3.0 days over the past 30 years (1995–2024).
  • That is about 3.9 times the approximately 0.8 days recorded in the first 30 years of statistics (1910–1939).
  • HOZELOCK was founded in the UK in 1959.
  • Available on the company’s e-commerce site since May 2026.
  • It’s been about 30 years now.
  • Original買い替えたのはたったの1回です

Companies mentioned：ボウクス株式会社、HOZELOCK

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株式会社白崎コーポレーション automates order processing by adopting route-D AI data entry.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Number of employees: 25 (including contract workers)
  • Capital: 373 million yen (including capital reserves)

Companies mentioned：株式会社白崎コーポレーション、route-D、株式会社route-D

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Originalヘインズ、セブン‐イレブンとの初のコラボレーション「BEEFY-T」 と 「BEEFYソックス」を全国のセブン‐イレブンにて7月11日(土)より順次発売

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: ¥3,850 (tax included)
  • Price: ¥1,265 (tax included).
  • Starting July 11, 2026 (Saturday).

Companies mentioned：ヘインズ、セブン‐イレブン、ヘインズジャパン株式会社

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The 2nd phase of the “DO? BE?” project, which urges young people to avoid cannabis abuse.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: 8,800 yen (tax included)
  • To date, the organization has supported 794 projects across a total of 663 countries and regions.

Companies mentioned：公益財団法人麻薬・覚せい剤乱用防止センター、Social Plastik、REBIRTH PROJECT、国連薬物・犯罪事務所（UNODC）

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【Event Report】49 athletes from 6 countries around the world gather in Shizunami: Japan Open Adaptive Surfing Championship 2026 concludes.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Participating athletes: 49.
  • Participating countries: 6
  • Visitors: approximately 1,450
  • May 30 and 31, 2026

Companies mentioned：Japan Open Adaptive Surfing Championship 実行委員会、静波サーフスタジアムPerfectSwell®、Japan Adaptive Surfing Association、Japan Adaptive Surf Team、Adaptive Surfing Japan Open 合同会社

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Be Healthy Releases Free Guide to Designing Pathways That Turn Corporate YouTube/SNS Traffic into Inquiries

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 300 employees and executives affiliated with companies
  • 80.9% of companies focused on generative AI and AI search said they want to “strengthen” their YouTube/SNS presence
  • “YouTube/SNS strategy development” at 37.3%
  • “Designing pathways that lead to inquiries” at 31.7%
  • “Planning posts and videos” at 30.3%
  • Cumulative social media management support for more than 200 companies
  • More than 10,000 videos produced to date
  • Support for more than 10 publicly listed companies

Companies mentioned：株式会社ビーヘルシー

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[Hiring Challenges × AI] Launch of ‘ediplex AX,’ a business implementation service that develops and tests working prototypes completely free of charge

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Average cost of new graduate recruitment (approximately 1 million yen)
  • Less than 50% of the personnel costs replaced (guide: from 150,000 yen per month)
  • 26 years of experience since founding

Companies mentioned：エディプレックス株式会社、ediplex AX

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Strengthening recruitment branding to address challenges in hiring new graduates for medical professional roles | Interview on recruitment website production for わかさクリニックグループ now available

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Hired 1 new graduate in the first year
  • Successfully hired 3 people the following year
  • Original約2年半で100名以上の応募を獲得
  • Achieved more than 20 mid-career hires
  • 1 full-time staff member
  • Successfully hired 2 part-time staff members directly

Companies mentioned：株式会社SPC、わかさクリニックグループ

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“For You Who Still Have an Unfulfilled Wish” After the summer solstice, toward Tanabata. Korean fortune-teller 占術師イソラ presents ‘12星座 Sora Salt 〜When You Wish Upon a Star〜’

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • In front of approximately 1,500 business executives

Companies mentioned：株式会社Seolle Creative、占術師イソラ

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Notice of the launch of sales of “CORON D-Spray,” a new fertilizer application solution for the drone era

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • TEL: 03-5216-6613

Companies mentioned：片倉コープアグリ株式会社、CORON D-Spray

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Original世界最小の自動開閉折りたたみ傘『ROLLS Pocket』 Makuakeにて6月24日(水)10:00より販売開始！ 収納時21cmなのに展開時は長傘級98cmワイド

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 21cm when stored
  • 98cm when opened
  • More than 450 million yen in cumulative brand sales
  • The planned retail price for ROLLS Pocket is 12,890 yen (tax included)
  • Super Super Early-Bird Discount: 7,700 yen (tax included)
  • Super Early-Bird Discount: 8,000 yen (tax included)
  • Early-Bird Discount: 8,300 yen (tax included)
  • Final Discount: 8,500 yen (tax included)
  • Pair Super Super Early-Bird Discount: 14,260 yen (tax included)
  • Pair Super Early-Bird Discount: 14,900 yen (tax included)
  • The Pair Super Super Early-Bird Discount is 13,760 yen (tax included)
  • Up to 46% off
  • Weight: 280g±5%

Companies mentioned：LEGEND MARKETING株式会社、ROLLS、Makuake、TORAYグループ南通(TSD)

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Further labor savings in fertilizer application by flooding

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Nitrogen 20%
  • Nitrogen 15%
  • Potassium 6%
  • Up to 4 hours
  • Approximately 20 minutes

Companies mentioned：片倉コープアグリ株式会社

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Observe the tiny creatures of Lake Biwa!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Sunday, July 12, Reiwa 8
  • Saturday, July 18
  • July 19 (Sunday)
  • Reiwa 8, July 8 (Thursday)
  • July 21 (Tue.)
  • Limited to 12 groups per day
  • Approximately 45 minutes per session

Companies mentioned：滋賀県立琵琶湖博物館、近鉄百貨店

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[Rainy Season and Extreme Heat Countermeasures] Teigaku installs アイジー工業’s “Super Galtect” as cumulative shipments reach a historic milestone of 20 million ㎡! Teigaku, the roofing contractor ranked No. 1 in Japan for Super Galtect installation for 3 consecutive years, explains its popularity

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Cumulative shipment area: 20 million ㎡
  • No. 1 in Japan for 3 consecutive years
  • Annual construction track record exceeds 1,000 buildings

Companies mentioned：アイジー工業、株式会社テイガク、昭和ルーフリモ

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OriginalSNS株式会社が慶應義塾大学 湘南藤沢キャンパス（SFC）「第37回七夕祭」に協賛

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 1万3千 customers visited in total
  • A diverse selection of more than 15,000 items across 24 categories

Companies mentioned：SNS株式会社、慶應義塾大学

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The perennial No. 1 favorite, “sour and spicy soup noodles,” which sells 410,000 bowls a year, becomes curry!? Chinese ramen chain 中国ラーメン揚州商人 takes on a serious challenge!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 中国ラーメン揚州商人’s 38 locations
  • ￥1,280– (prices vary by area)
  • Introducing “Ramen Curry®” to 1万 stores nationwide

Companies mentioned：株式会社ホイッスル三好、ハウスギャバン株式会社、中国ラーメン揚州商人、株式会社SARAH

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“Quarts Shinsaibashi” to become a new dining destination in Osaka’s Shinsaibashi district: its 5th-floor “RESTAURANT” level opens on Thursday, July 16! 9 restaurants, including the first locations in Japan and Kansai, come together

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

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  • 28 above-ground floors and 2 basement floors
  • 9 restaurants
  • Special eight-color xiaolongbao: 2,580 yen (tax included)
  • Sample course menu: “Amber -KOHAKU- (12,000 yen)” (tax included)
  • Sample course menu: “葵 〜aoi〜 (13,000 yen)” (tax included)
  • French Toast Brunch: from 2,200 yen (tax included)
  • Premium eel rice bowl with liver: 7,390 yen (tax included)
  • Original幻の手羽先1人前 5本 935円（税込）
  • Premium salted grilled beef tongue with green onions: 5,400 yen (tax and service charge not included)
  • Chiba Prefecture White Princess Pork loin cutlet set (130g): 2,780 yen (tax included)
  • Tensho【

Companies mentioned：ヒューリック株式会社、心斎橋開発特定目的会社、L Catterton Real Estate、J．フロント都市開発株式会社、株式会社竹中工務店、JR西日本不動産開発株式会社、パラダイスグループ、品川美容外科

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スターサージカル surpasses 4 million cumulative ICL lenses sold worldwide

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 4 million ICL lenses sold in over 85 countries

Companies mentioned：スターサージカル、STAAR Surgical Company、米国スターサージカル

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How do hit product names come about? Through practical examples from Japan Naming Awards winners and conversations with a diverse range of guests, explore the essence of “names that get chosen” with Japan Naming Association Chairperson 黒川伊保子!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • General: １名様, 11,000 yen (lunch included, tax included)
  • Association members: １名様, 8,800 yen (lunch included, tax included)

Companies mentioned：一般社団法人 日本ネーミング協会、AP虎ノ門、東京メトロ、都営地下鉄

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[ジャパンジュース] First-ever brand pop-up store opens at 日本橋髙島屋S.C., offering a chance to compare domestically grown fruits. On offer: orangettes and fruit peel sold by weight, plus monthly limited-edition sweets!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • <Orangettes> 33 yen (30 yen before tax)/g
  • <Fruit peel> 22 yen (20 yen before tax)/g
  • [Price] 351 yen (325 yen before tax)/piece
  • [Price] 5,500 yen (5,000 yen before tax)
  • More than 250 varieties of domestically grown fruit have been handled to date.

Companies mentioned：株式会社日本果汁、ジャパンジュース、日本橋髙島屋S.C.

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Unbreakable tableware “ARAS” to launch a new microwave-safe series on Friday, 7/3. With enhanced texture and functionality, it offers durable, long-lasting beauty for increasingly diverse dining tables.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Cumulative sales have surpassed 3 million pieces
  • Value sets with up to 10,000 yen off
  • A new dedicated ARAS factory to be established in March 2027

Companies mentioned：石川樹脂工業株式会社、secca inc.

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‘Agito: The Superpower War’ to be released on Blu-ray and DVD on Wednesday, September 9, 2026!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: 9,240 yen (tax included)
  • The highest average viewership rating in history (11.7%), still unbeaten among Kamen Rider productions since the Heisei era
  • It has been confirmed that it will be released on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
  • Main feature: 90 minutes (planned)

Companies mentioned：東映ビデオ株式会社、Sony Music Labels Inc.、石森プロ、東映

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[Adopts the 1.9 GHz band] Enables simultaneous calls among up to 9 parties! Launch of the next-generation intercom “DJ-R531 Series CROSS・9,” which greatly reduces the stress of interference and noise

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Simultaneous calls among up to 9 parties
  • Adopts the 1.9 GHz band
  • Long operating time of approximately 20 hours

Companies mentioned：アルインコ株式会社

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Rescue cat sponsorship program “Neko Note” partners with ロイヤルカナン ジャポン合同会社! “Royal Canin Special Tickets,” donation tickets to deliver quality food to rescue cats, available starting June 24

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: 2,000 yen
  • 2 weeks’ worth of Royal Canin food

Companies mentioned：株式会社neconote、ロイヤルカナン ジャポン合同会社

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“Golden Aojiru® Pure Domestic Barley Grass 100% Powder” wins the top Gold Award in the health food category of the “KITASATO Premium Award®”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “Golden Aojiru® Pure Domestic Barley Grass 100% Powder <46 packs>”

Companies mentioned：株式会社日本薬健、タスカケル株式会社、北里柴三郎、北里宣朗

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The most common image of a will is “I don’t have a particular image of one” at 28.3%; just 5.0% say “I want to write one in the near future.” 弁護士法人 東京新宿法律事務所 conducts a survey on “Perceptions of Wills and Psychological Barriers”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “I don’t have a particular image of one / I don’t really understand”
  • “I want to write one in the near future”
  • “The occasion to consider writing one has not yet arisen”
  • “The instructions on how to write one and the steps involved are easy to understand”
  • “There are no particular effects I expect”

Companies mentioned：弁護士法人 東京新宿法律事務所

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[First in Japan※] Digital promotions platform ONEBUCKET now supports MCP integration with AI “Claude”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • As of June 2026

Companies mentioned：山陽ファースト株式会社、Anthropic、LINE、ONEBUCKET、Claude

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Cross Head launches “App×Boost,” a service for collaborative development of business applications

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capital: 395 million yen
  • Employees: 420 (as of April 1, 2026)

Companies mentioned：クロス・ヘッド株式会社、kintone、プリザンター、Power Automate、Garoon、AWS、React

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[Seasonal food recommendations] These are the must-haves for early summer’s “bounty of the sea and mountains”! Classic fruits and surprising ingredients, too?

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “HINATA大島,” an eagerly anticipated uninhabited-island resort set to open in 2026
  • Accommodation reservations open on June 22, 2026

Companies mentioned：宮崎県日南市、HINATA大島

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[Sake is not a drink to be protected with preservatives] As stricter rules on “additive-free” labeling put the contents under scrutiny, a long-established sake brewery reexamines the wisdom of fermentation and pasteurization passed down by its predecessors—Junmai Daiginjo “Yasaka no Sake Kotobuki” to exhibit at the July “たべるーとEXPO”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Limited to 10,000 bottles annually, each with a serial number
  • Polishing ratio: 40%
  • Original1本 10,000円
  • Natural water from 150 meters underground

Companies mentioned：株式会社 弥栄酒造、たべるーとEXPO、大阪髙島屋

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“Samaria,” an AI assistant that helps interpret patents, strengthens compliance with the Patent Attorney Act

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The company has been working to confirm the legality of its service under the Gray Zone Elimination System since early 2023
  • Offers the Udemy course “A Beginner’s Guide to Writing Patents” (over 3,000 students / rating: 4.2)
  • Its core functions are backed by acquired patents (Patent No. 7542812 and others)

Companies mentioned：パテント・インテグレーション株式会社、日本弁理士会、特許庁、りそな中小企業振興財団、日刊工業新聞社、中小企業庁、中小機構

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Establishes an end-to-end support system for geospatial data-driven DX, from planning and development to fundraising

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The agreement was signed on June 24, 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社JON、Nagayaホールディングス株式会社、株式会社btobee、株式会社アイムービック

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Original国連IOM、エボラ出血熱への対応を拡大 コンゴ民等で100万件以上の健康スクリーニングを実施

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 1 million health screenings have been conducted
  • 198 deaths
  • More than 856 infections
  • More than 16,000 people cross poorly monitored borders every day

Companies mentioned：国際移住機関、国連IOM、世界保健機関、WHO、米国政府、欧州連合、EU

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[June 25–26 / Makuhari Messe] AI security to take the stage at AWS Summit Japan 2026 | Talk to address security transformation in the AI era

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original2026 年 6 月 25 日（木）、26 日（金）
  • Thursday, June 25, 2026, 12:10–12:25
  • Thursday, June 25, 2026, 15:05–15:20
  • Friday, June 26, 2026, 11:20–11:35

Companies mentioned：AIセキュリティ株式会社、Zscaler、Symantec、FireEye、Mandiant、Accenture、NTT、Cisco、Nokia、Illumio、AWS

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Marathon runner diagnosed with ALS hopes precision medicine can “hit the brakes” on the disease

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Taiwan sees approximately 110 to 140 new ALS cases each year
  • About 630 people currently have the disease
  • Patients survive an average of only 3 to 5 years
  • Patients still wait an average of 14.8 months from the onset of symptoms such as weakness in the hands to diagnosis

Companies mentioned：台北榮民總醫院、中華民國運動神經元疾病病友協會

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RIMPAC exercise underway; Koo Li-hsiung: the 2 exercises, including 堅毅之龍, deserve greater attention

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 31 countries are participating in this year’s 環太平洋軍演

Companies mentioned：環太平洋軍演、堅毅之龍、勇敢之盾、國防部、立法院外交及國防委員會、民進黨、美軍太平洋司令部

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Human Rights Commission: Supports abolishing the death penalty; first step is to halt executions and hold social dialogue

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Taiwan abolished corporal punishment more than 100 years ago

Companies mentioned：國家人權委員會、法國在台協會

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National Cheng Kung University team develops a micro-satellite plasma propulsion system, helping Taiwan achieve space autonomy

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Patented in 3 countries
  • VCAT weighs less than 1 kilogram
  • Measures approximately 10 centimeters per side (1U)
  • Consumes less than 5 watts
  • Raises the number of discharges by the thruster from approximately 1,000 to more than 400,000
  • Technology readiness has reached TRL 7
  • Successfully reduced the thruster’s operating voltage from 2,000 volts to 300 volts
  • Propulsion efficiency has also improved to more than 3 times that of conventional systems

Companies mentioned：國立成功大學、ZAP LAB研究團隊

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Original蘇州日僑學校凶殺案2週年 學生人數連2年下滑

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original蘇州日僑學校的學生人數截至今年春天為319人
  • Down 3% from the previous year
  • Hu Youping, a 54-year-old female bus attendant, was fatally stabbed
  • A 10-year-old boy attending the Japanese school
  • At least 10 police officers are still at the scene in Suzhou every day

Companies mentioned：蘇州日僑學校、日本駐上海總領事館、日本經濟新聞、日本共同社、廣東省深圳市日僑學校

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Original新北公車撞行人釀1死 市議員周勝考前妻不幸喪命

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The report came in at 8:26 a.m.

Companies mentioned：新北市政府消防局、新北市政府警察局板橋分局、板橋亞東醫院、中國國民黨

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China’s Ethnic Unity Promotion Law sparks controversy; officials denounce what they call distorted interpretations

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • China’s “Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law” takes effect on July 1

Companies mentioned：中央社

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Personal watercraft activities return to Dapeng Bay after 23 years; trial experience event gets underway

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • For the first time in 23 years
  • 2003
  • 2018
  • Currently operated by 1 company
  • Officially approved to open on the 22nd
  • 9 a.m.

Companies mentioned：大鵬灣國家風景區管理處、阿囉哈國際休閒活動有限公司

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Wu Ming-hsien in critical condition; Chen Wei-ming says the 2 are like brothers and hopes everyone will rally

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Wu Ming-hsien, who is 61 this year
  • Wu Ming-hsien served as president of 台大醫院 from August 2020 to July 2025
  • He has served as president of 台大醫學院 since August 2025

Companies mentioned：台大醫學院、台北榮總、台大醫院、台北醫學大學附設醫院

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Taipei International Food Show series opens; Huang Chih-fang: scale reaches a post-pandemic high

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 33 countries and 1,750 businesses are exhibiting this year
  • Using 4,700 booths
  • Taiwan’s food industry output has surpassed NT$1 trillion
  • Taiwan has about 8,000 food-related businesses
  • Creates about 240,000 jobs
  • Pre-registration tops 3,000

Companies mentioned：外貿協會、台北世貿、南港展覽館

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Louisa Coffee accelerates transformation on its 20th anniversary, exporting its brand to Cambodia and the United States

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Combined revenue in the first 5 months of this year totaled NT$1.307 billion
  • Up 17.13% year over year
  • Plans to add 30 company-owned stores this year
  • Nearly 20 multi-brand restaurants
  • Group-wide store count target reaches 600
  • Plans to develop more than 10 locations at Taipei-New Taipei Metro stations
  • A new-style shopping mall spanning 3 floors and more than 900 ping
  • A nearly 500-ping gym at Taipei Dome
  • Original集團持股約3成
  • Has expanded to 3 stores
  • Plans to open 10 stores this year
  • Building a 9-story headquarters above ground in Xinzhuang
  • Integrates the production capacity of 8 MES food factories across Taiwan

Companies mentioned：路易莎集團、順元國際開發公司、Self room

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工藝中心 presents a children's crafts exhibition, encouraging hands-on creativity

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：工藝中心、國立台灣工藝研究發展中心

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Vice president: Taiwan's per capita GDP is about 3 times China's; small nations can strive to become great countries

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Taiwan's per capita GDP is about 3 times China's
  • Taiwan ranks 5th globally

Companies mentioned：The Epoch Times、傳統基金會

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Lin Wei-chu named 台灣虎航 brand ambassador for the Japanese market

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 299萬657 visitor arrivals to Taiwan from January through April this year
  • Japanese visitors accounted for 15.6%
  • 台灣虎航 now serves 22 destinations
  • A total of 34 routes
  • As many as 36 routes

Companies mentioned：台灣虎航、富邦悍將

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CPBL All-Star Game sells 68,000 tickets; organizers consider opening upper outfield level

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 68,000 tickets sold
  • The 2-day event is expected to draw 70,000 people to 台北大巨蛋
  • Last year's CPBL All-Star Game drew sellout crowds of 40,000 for 2 consecutive days

Companies mentioned：中華職棒、台北大巨蛋

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Heat wave hits France; Paris attractions close early, disappointing visitors

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The 324-meter-tall tower
  • Attracts as many as 7 million visitors every year

Companies mentioned：艾菲爾鐵塔、羅浮宮、法新社

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Anthropic model finds vulnerabilities in US government computer systems during national security test

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Mythos model: “It didn’t take weeks, but just hours to breach almost all of our classified systems”

Companies mentioned：Anthropic、美聯社（AP）、國家安全局（National Security Agency）、白宮、美國戰爭部、紐約時報（New York Times）

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ASEAN finance / 亞洲藏壽司 launches overseas expansion, targets Thailand in 2027

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Hopes to eventually reach 50 stores
  • Long-term target of more than 100 stores
  • As many as 86% of employees are hourly workers

Companies mentioned：亞洲藏壽司、中央社

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Taoyuan Monkeys' “Spicy Rice Cake Party” features Luo Zhixiang, RAIN and Taemin

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 3 dance kings
  • July 24 to 26

Companies mentioned：樂天桃猿、中央社

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Central bank: Stablecoins to be brought under foreign exchange management; plans reporting mechanism for transfer data

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：中央銀行、國際貨幣基金、金融穩定委員會

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Guangzhou cracks down on “ghost delivery” operations, taking down more than 37,000 instances of noncompliant online shops

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 37,000 instances of noncompliant online shops taken down
  • Online license-data checks and patrol monitoring covered more than 63,000 instances of food delivery businesses
  • 32,000 on-site inspections
  • 7 platforms fined a total of RMB 3.597 billion

Companies mentioned：拼多多、美團、京東、餓了麼、抖音、淘寶、天貓

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Lu Shiow-yen: Co-hosting a drone forum with AIT to build the next “sacred mountain protecting the nation”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 台中市政府 and 美國在台協會（AIT）will co-host a drone forum on July 2
  • The 2026 election is coming at the end of this year

Companies mentioned：台中市政府、美國在台協會（AIT）

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Wu Tien-yu: Carefully evaluating US expansion; overseas investments must meet economic returns

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 日月光's annual capital expenditure was previously about US$2 billion
  • 日月光 invested US$5.3 billion in 2025
  • This year, it has raised its capital expenditure budget to US$8.5 billion
  • A total of 15 new factory development projects are planned for this year

Companies mentioned：日月光投控、台積電、艾克爾（Amkor）、矽品精密、群創南科

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Vice president discusses Taiwan's resilience, urging trust and preparedness in facing global changes

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Nearly 300 people attended

Companies mentioned：高雄醫學大學、高雄醫學大學附設中和紀念醫院

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博太生醫 to share early-stage clinical results for a plant-based dementia drug at BIO convention

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Taiwan has about 350,000 people with dementia
  • About half of patients are in the mild or very mild stages, estimated at around 160,000 to 170,000 people
  • The study involved 300 participants with brain function impairment who had been diagnosed by doctors with early-stage dementia
  • The study has completed collection of 53 full sets of data from 300 participants
  • People aged 65 and older account for more than 20% of the total population

Companies mentioned：博太生醫、Botanicure

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Existence at risk from possible abolition of Control Yuan; Chi Hui-jung calls for legal changes to ensure human rights commission independence

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Presidential Office announced nominations for 29 Control Yuan members on June 11
  • The 7 Control Yuan members who also serve on the National Human Rights Commission posts must not be left vacant

Companies mentioned：国家人权委员会、監察院、法國在台協會

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Cross-party lawmakers urge linking New Youth Housing Loan 2.0 to marriage and birth policies

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Over the past 2 years, 6,700 people over the age of 50 received New Youth Housing Loans
  • 18,000 New Youth Housing Loan recipients had personal annual incomes exceeding NT$2 million
  • More than 34,000 New Youth Housing Loan recipients had a home price-to-income ratio exceeding 15 times

Companies mentioned：中央社、OURs、景文科大

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The musical “The Wedding Banquet” returns to Taiwan in September to explore diverse family forms

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The musical “The Wedding Banquet” had its world premiere in Taiwan in 2024 in a new version
  • For the 2026 performances
  • The musical “The Wedding Banquet” will run from Sept. 25 to Sept. 27

Companies mentioned：李安、華文環球藝術娛樂、楊呈偉

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Desperate to raise rent deposit, man becomes a scam gang driver; sentenced to 10 months and ordered to pay NT$3 million

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Ordered to pay the victim NT$3 million
  • Daily pay of NT$5,000
  • Sentenced to 10 months in prison

Companies mentioned：LINE

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World Cup: 哥倫比亞 edges Democratic Republic of the Congo 1-0, secures place in the last 32

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2026 World Cup
  • 哥倫比亞 broke through 剛果民主共和國's defense again today, claiming its desired 2nd consecutive qualifying-round win
  • Finally found an opportunity in the 76th minute

Companies mentioned：哥倫比亞、剛果民主共和國、葡萄牙、烏茲別克

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Revenue of top 5,000 companies tops NT$48.5 trillion for the first time; 台積電 takes triple crown

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Overall revenue of the top 5,000 companies reached NT$48.5 trillion
  • After-tax net profit approached NT$5.8 trillion
  • Number of loss-making companies rose to 772
  • Original營收總額達48兆5012億元
  • Original稅後純益總額5兆7748億元
  • Average revenue growth rate of 14.95%
  • Average return on assets of 4.28%
  • Average return on equity of 7.74%

Companies mentioned：台積電、鴻海、鴻勁、信驊、緯穎、奇鋐、美商高盛亞洲證券、新桃電力、鈊象、漢唐、群益投信

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Han Kuo-yu leads delegation to Washington; Legislative Yuan expects exchanges with US administration

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Bilateral trade reached US$21 billion
  • 台積電's US$165 billion investment project
  • Approximately 200 Taiwanese companies have invested in Arizona

Companies mentioned：立法院、亞利桑那州商務廳、台積電、長榮航空

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Cities and counties plan legal consultation systems to help teachers facing vexatious lawsuits on campus

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Hopes they can be launched next year

Companies mentioned：教育部、律師公、協會

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中油's Third LNG Terminal case: Kung Ming-hsin says administrative investigation results were sent to prosecutors in January

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original budget was only about NT$9.4 billion
  • The bid price soared to NT$25.3 billion

Companies mentioned：中油、皇昌營造、經濟部、立法院、立法院經濟委員會

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紙風車劇團 heads to Hualien for 3 days of school performances starting on the 26th

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The classic work “Taiwan Rhapsody” is divided into 5 sections
  • 7 p.m.

Companies mentioned：紙風車劇團、紙風車文教基金會、拓和工程股份有限公司、和碩聯合科技、莊正法律事務所、台東基督教醫院

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4-year-old in Keelung suffers fractures in fall from building; parents may be fined for leaving child home alone

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Fine of up to NT$15,000

Companies mentioned：基隆市政府、基隆市政府兒童及少年事務處

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US Congress passes 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act in rare bipartisan cooperation

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The Senate passed the bill yesterday by a vote of 85 to 5

Companies mentioned：川普、華爾街、參議院銀行委員會、史考特、華倫、克羅布查

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Chen Ting-fei promotes mangoes in New Taipei, joins Su Chiao-hui to call for women to unite

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 14 specialty vendor booths

Companies mentioned：台南各區農會、新北市板橋區農會、中央社

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North Korean soldier suspected of defecting after crossing land border detained by South Korean military

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 34,000 North Koreans have “defected” to South Korea to date.
  • 236 North Koreans arrived in South Korea in 2024
  • Women accounted for 88% of the total

Companies mentioned：南韓聯合新聞通訊社、韓聯社、法新社、首爾情報機關、南韓統一部

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Koo Li-hsiung: 82 women volunteers have completed reserve call-up training; hopes all women can take part in future

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 79 completed training between years 112 and 114
  • 10 female reservists were approved to participate this year
  • 3 have completed training so far

Companies mentioned：国防部、立法院、民进党

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Strong semiconductor demand; Wu Tian-yu on price hikes: overall considerations must take customer trust into account

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The shareholders’ meeting ended after about 30 minutes

Companies mentioned：日月光投控

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