# AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-26 21:00–24:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 73 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 53 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Lotus Pharmaceutical increases capital at Singapore subsidiary to strengthen product portfolio and working capital

- Published: 2026-06-26T21:40:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606263004.aspx
- anchor: #n1225162

Lotus Pharmaceutical decided to inject US$20 million into its Singapore subsidiary, accelerating its global expansion.

## Heavy rain causes damage in the south; Taiwan's Fourth Operations Zone deploys troops for recovery efforts

- Published: 2026-06-26T21:38:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606260342.aspx
- anchor: #n1225098

Taiwan's Fourth Operations Zone carried out organized recovery support in response to the heavy rain disaster.

## China: Hua Chunying meets Japan International Trade Promotion Association, hopes Japanese business community will help improve China-Japan ties

- Published: 2026-06-26T21:27:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606260339.aspx
- anchor: #n1225070

Through a meeting between a Chinese vice foreign minister and representatives of the Japan International Trade Promotion Association, China signaled that it would use the business community as leverage in diplomacy with Japan.

## Agricultural losses from heavy rain total 31.31 million yuan over 2 days

- Published: 2026-06-26T21:23:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606260338.aspx
- anchor: #n1225063

Taiwan's Ministry of Agriculture reported agricultural losses of NT$31.31 million from 2 days of heavy rain.

## Japan to face Brazil in the World Cup Round of 32; online users say, 'Captain Tsubasa is coming to life'

- Published: 2026-06-26T21:00:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606260331.aspx
- anchor: #n1225047

Japan's national team is set to face Brazil in the World Cup Round of 32. Expectations from the public and private sectors and media attention are mounting.

## New labor pension system and National Pension to outsource US$1.6 billion in overseas management; 4 firms selected

- Published: 2026-06-26T20:58:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606260330.aspx
- anchor: #n1225020

Taiwan's Bureau of Labor Funds selected 4 major firms to manage US$1.6 billion in overseas bond investments.

## Shipping industry: Europe-US container rates to keep rising in July, strong demand on US East Coast

- Published: 2026-06-26T20:44:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606260327.aspx
- anchor: #n1225021

Container rates are rising amid peak-season cargo demand, higher fuel costs and port congestion. GRI will apply to US-bound shipments starting in July, likely boosting shipping companies' third-quarter earnings.

## STU48 Live Tour 2026

- Published: 2026-06-26T23:26:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000138.000136906.html
- anchor: #n1225281
- Companies mentioned: STU48、株式会社STU

Facts:
- 16 members selected for the 14th single
- A total of 25 songs

## RAISE A SUILEN LIVE 2026 'Boot IGNITION' Hyogo show: event report

- Published: 2026-06-26T23:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009588.000014827.html
- anchor: #n1225258
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブシロードミュージック、Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas、Poppin'Party、夢限大みゅーたいぷ、RAISE A SUILEN

Facts:
- 17 songs performed
- 3-day pass: 23,100 yen (tax included)
- Premium seat (with exclusive merchandise): 23,100 yen (tax included)
- Reserved general-admission seat (with exclusive merchandise): 16,500 yen (tax included)
- Reserved general-admission seat: 11,000 yen (tax included)
- Limited production edition with Blu-ray: 9,900 yen (tax included)
- Standard edition: 1,540 yen (tax included)

## フースーヤpresentsイエローカード生誕58周年記念東阪ツアー「国数社理社理かき氷」開催決定！

- Published: 2026-06-26T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005138.000029501.html
- anchor: #n1225229
- Companies mentioned: フースーヤ、吉本興業株式会社、なかのZERO大ホール、なんばグランド花月

Facts:
- 10th anniversary of formation
- Advance tickets: 5,000 yen
- At the door: 5,500 yen

## Pre-registration for new rhythm game 'BanG Dream! Our Notes' starts today! Latest information revealed during the 'Our Notes Pre-Registration Special' roundup!

- Published: 2026-06-26T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009595.000014827.html
- anchor: #n1225228
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブシロード、MyGO!!!!!、Ave Mujica、夢限大みゅーたいぷ、millsage、一家Dumb Rock!、ニチカライン

Facts:
- The game announced that more than 70 songs, including original and cover tracks, will be available at launch.
- Released on Friday, June 26, 2026
- The first solo live shows for millsage and 一家Dumb Rock! have been announced. millsage 1st LIVE Date: Friday, December 25, 2026 Venue: Spotify O-WEST Performers: Key. & Vo. Ri Yu Yakushiji, playing Hotaru Shiomi. 一家Dumb Rock! 1st LIVE Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026 Venue: duo MUSIC EXCHANGE Performers: Gt. & Vo. Mei Tachibana, playing Raito Suga; Gt. & Vo. Ouka Suzumi, playing Miku Mabashi.
- The 1st singles by millsage and 一家Dumb Rock! will be released simultaneously on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

## The latest volume is out the same day! A Tamon-kun, Which One Are You?! celebration, from the cover to the supplement! Hana to Yume Issue 14 goes on sale Friday, June 19!

- Published: 2026-06-26T22:25:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002369.000046848.html
- anchor: #n1225178
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社白泉社、花とゆめコミックス、花とゆめコミックススペシャル

Facts:
- List price: ¥594 (¥540 base price + 10% tax)
- List price: ¥490 (tax included)

## MFC STORE unveils aloha shirt collection

- Published: 2026-06-26T22:00:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000100129.html
- anchor: #n1225148
- Companies mentioned: MFC STORE、浜崎あゆみ、adidas、Carhartt WIP、Clarks、CLOT、Dr. Vranjes、EU、MEDICOM TOY、NEW ERA®︎、NIKE、PUMA、VANS

Facts:
- From June 27, 2026
- ¥17,600 each (tax included)
- ¥20,900 (tax included)

## Yumi Nagashima: The dance that drew 10 million views started with a spur-of-the-moment move after she 'said it on a live broadcast'

- Published: 2026-06-26T22:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000231.000014935.html
- anchor: #n1225155
- Companies mentioned: ニッポン放送、フジテレビ、犬塚製作所、日本テレビ

Facts:
- 10 million views

## Additional broadcasts of episodes 2 through 6 of the special radio program 'Uma Musume's All Night Nippon GOLD' announced!

- Published: 2026-06-26T22:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001273.000005593.html
- anchor: #n1225154
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Cygames、ニッポン放送、Apple、Google LLC、Valve Corporation

Facts:
- Release date: Wednesday, February 24, 2021
- Friday, July 24, 2026, 22:00–24:00
- ※After that, all 6 episodes will air through March 2027

## The 2nd event for TBS Podcast's 'Kingyo Banchō no Demeking'! A big release at Yurakucho Asahi Hall on September 21.

- Published: 2026-06-26T22:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002215.000003392.html
- anchor: #n1225153
- Companies mentioned: TBSラジオ、FANY、Yoshimoto

Facts:
- Venue ticket: reserved seating, 4,500 yen (tax included)
- Video streaming ticket: 2,000 yen (tax included)

## 2026-2027 season: registered players (as of June 25, 2026)

- Published: 2026-06-26T22:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002973.000038094.html
- anchor: #n1225152
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人Ｔリーグ、T.T彩たま、静岡ジェード、岡山リベッツ、琉球アスティーダ、トップおとめピンポンズ名古屋、京都カグヤライズ、日本生命レッドエルフ、日本ペイントマレッツ、九州カリーナ

## Special table tennis class and support initiative for club members to mark Naruto Central's hosting

- Published: 2026-06-26T22:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002974.000038094.html
- anchor: #n1225151
- Companies mentioned: Ｔリーグ、バタフライ、株式会社タマス、京都カグヤライズ、日本生命レッドエルフ、岡山リベッツ、Y.Y LINK、トップおとめピンポンズ名古屋

Facts:
- 7月1日(水)から3日(金)の3日間

## 2026-2027 season uniform orders and related merchandise sales

- Published: 2026-06-26T22:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002975.000038094.html
- anchor: #n1225150
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人Ｔリーグ、ノジマＴリーグ

Facts:
- Uniform with name and number on the back: 14,850 yen (tax included)
- Uniform: 12,100 yen (tax included)
- Sports towel: 2,750 yen (tax included)
- Practice T-shirt: 5,940 yen (tax included)

## ＝LOVE will appear live on テレビ朝日's 'MUSIC STATION' and perform new song 'How to Make a Princess' and 'That Girl Complex' in a special medley!!

- Published: 2026-06-26T22:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004906.000013546.html
- anchor: #n1225149
- Companies mentioned: ＝LOVE、テレビ朝日、MUFG、Apple Music、リスパ、Sony Music、superbly inc.、s**t kingz、ソニーミュージック、Billboard、オリコン

Facts:
- 180 million cumulative streams
- 2.2 billion total views on TikTok
- More than 500,000 copies shipped cumulatively

## [Speaking at SAP NOW AI Tour Tokyo] What is the 'next-generation company foundation' needed in the era of generative AI?

- Published: 2026-06-26T21:49:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000185367.html
- anchor: #n1225120
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アイ・ピー・エス、SAP、株式会社INDUSTRIAL-X、アクティベーションストラテジー株式会社

Facts:
- Track record of adoption by more than 180 companies
- July 29, 2026
- As of June 2026

## 'Free garden design' if Japan's national team beats Brazil.

- Published: 2026-06-26T21:41:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000185255.html
- anchor: #n1225095
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社W FIVE、Bloom in the Desert

Facts:
- One person's garden will be designed and built for free in a lottery

## A signing ceremony was held for a comprehensive partnership agreement with 山形県舟形町 on regional revitalization and improving local disaster preparedness.

- Published: 2026-06-26T21:35:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000090.000082040.html
- anchor: #n1225096
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本オフサイト建築協会、山形県舟形町、東北農林専門職大学

Facts:
- June 26, 2026

## [New club activity contract] Begins supporting club activities in Ota Ward, Tokyo, helping operate 33 clubs at 9 schools in the ward

- Published: 2026-06-26T21:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000099.000101475.html
- anchor: #n1225097
- Companies mentioned: リーフラス株式会社、LEIFRAS CO.,LTD.、Nasdaq、日本スポーツ政策推進機構、日本スポーツ協会、株式会社 東京商工リサーチ

Facts:
- 9 public junior high schools in the ward
- Operating and managing 33 clubs
- 381 schools contracted
- 2,120 club activities supported
- Approximately 9,800 junior high schools nationwide
- 128,000 copies
- Approximately ¥500 billion
- 30.4%
- 38,954 copies
- 33 prefectures
- 1,055 full-time employees
- 3,544 crew members
- 46 prefectures
- Capital: ¥784,666,480

## Neakasa reports on its appearance at 'Interpets Osaka 2026'; unveils new automatic cat litter box and wet-food automatic feeder for the first time

- Published: 2026-06-26T21:01:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000369.000033130.html
- anchor: #n1225046
- Companies mentioned: ジェンハイ株式会社、Neakasa

Facts:
- Scheduled for release in 2026

## 「blt graph.vol.115」セブンネットショッピング限定版の表紙は、AKB48・大盛真歩！ グループ卒業&芸能界引退を迎える6月30日（火）発売、正真正銘の人生ラストグラビアに。

- Published: 2026-06-26T20:49:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003430.000006568.html
- anchor: #n1225019
- Companies mentioned: AKB48、東京ニュース通信社、セブンネットショッピング

Facts:
- Price: 1,500 yen (base price 1,364 yen) (10% tax)
- ●Release date: Tuesday, June 30, 2026