# AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-28 00:00–03:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 20 items from 2 sources; Japan, 4 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Middle East war worsens inflation in Iran; June inflation surges to 88.6%, and food prices double

- Published: 2026-06-28T01:55:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606280005.aspx
- anchor: #n1240537
- Companies mentioned: 伊朗統計中心

Facts:
- The inflation rate in June surged to 88.6%
- Prices of bread and cereals rose 138.8% year on year
- Dairy and egg prices rose 151.9%
- Prices of red meat and poultry surged 178.2%
- Before the United States and Israel launched a war against Iran this February, Iran's annual inflation rate was 68%
- At the time, inflation had already risen to 52.6% year on year

## Golden Melody Awards 37: President Lai says he once again hears the richness and freedom of Taiwan's music

- Published: 2026-06-28T01:52:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606280004.aspx
- anchor: #n1240538
- Companies mentioned: 金曲獎

Facts:
- 37th 金曲獎

## 張震嶽 wins in the first round of the Golden Melody Awards; 蔡依林's album praised for its significance to the times

- Published: 2026-06-28T01:43:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202606280003.aspx
- anchor: #n1238012
- Companies mentioned: 蔡依林、張震嶽、幻藍小熊、頑童MJ116、凹與山、椅子樂團、Dac & 鄭昭元ZAOYUAN、鄭宜農、吳蓓雅

Facts:
- The 37th Golden Melody Awards

## A-Lin earns praise for hosting the Golden Melody Awards; 蔡依林 and 張震嶽 each win 3 awards

- Published: 2026-06-28T01:16:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202606280002.aspx
- anchor: #n1238005
- Companies mentioned: A-Lin、蔡依林、張震嶽、蕭煌奇、孫淑媚、莫文蔚、李炳輝、周湯豪、比莉、The Masters

Facts:
- 蔡依林 and 張震嶽 each win 3 awards, tying as the big winners
- 蕭煌奇 wins his 5th Taiwanese-language Best Male Singer title
- This also marks her return to the Golden Melody Awards stage after 10 years

## 蔡依林 wins Album of the Year at the Golden Melody Awards; 張震嶽 takes home Best Mandarin Album

- Published: 2026-06-28T00:57:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202606270218.aspx
- anchor: #n1238003
- Companies mentioned: 蔡依林、张震嶽

## 蔡依林 wins Golden Melody Best Female Singer again after 19 years, and will keep creating with noise as her paintbrush

- Published: 2026-06-28T00:48:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202606270217.aspx
- anchor: #n1237998
- Companies mentioned: 蔡依林、金曲獎、Pleasure

Facts:
- Pleasure is 蔡依林's 15th studio album
- 今年共入圍金曲獎9個獎項

## 張震嶽 wins his first Golden Melody Best Male Singer title, says he feels unworthy of the award: 'Let me enjoy this for a year'

- Published: 2026-06-28T00:37:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202606270216.aspx
- anchor: #n1237994
- Companies mentioned: 金曲獎

Facts:
- 首奪金曲獎最佳華語男歌手獎

## Weather Administration urges caution over heavy rain in Yilan; watch for downpours north of Hsinchu and in the Hualien mountains

- Published: 2026-06-28T00:32:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606270215.aspx
- anchor: #n1237991
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

Facts:
- Parts of Yilan County may see heavy rain or extremely heavy rain
- There is a chance of localized heavy rain north of Hsinchu and in the Hualien mountains

## Han Kuo-yu returns to Taiwan leading a delegation from a U.S. visit, says all 4 goals were achieved

- Published: 2026-06-28T00:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606270214.aspx
- anchor: #n1237987
- Companies mentioned: 長榮航空、台積電

Facts:
- Met with 7 senators
- 33 members of the U.S. House of Representatives
- The U.S. 250th Independence Day celebration
- Arrived at Taoyuan International Airport at around 9:30 p.m.

## Magnitude 6.1 earthquake strikes northeastern Afghanistan; strong shaking felt in capital Kabul

- Published: 2026-06-28T00:05:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606270213.aspx
- anchor: #n1237977
- Companies mentioned: 美國地質調查所、法新社

Facts:
- Magnitude 6.1 earthquake
- The earthquake struck at a depth of 199 kilometers

## A-Lin performs the theme song for 陽光女子合唱團, wins Song of the Year

- Published: 2026-06-28T00:03:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202606270212.aspx
- anchor: #n1237978
- Companies mentioned: A-Lin、陽光女子合唱團、陳小霞、aMEI、張震嶽、蔡依林、陳嫻靜、楊世暄、許哲珮、Lulu黃路梓茵、林孝謙、陳建騏、李方睿

Facts:
- 全台累積票房新台幣7.4億元
- The 37th Golden Melody Awards Song of the Year

## [Acer Gaming-創] Subsidiary Winking Studios Limited Announces Execution of Share Buybacks

- Published: 2026-06-27T00:30:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=6908&year=115&month=6&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=233018&spoke_date=20260626
- anchor: #n1237986
- Companies mentioned: Winking Studios Limited

Winking Studios Limited, a subsidiary of 宏碁遊戲-創, purchased 16,000 shares on the market for SGD 3,601.47 on June 26, 2026. Its cumulative treasury share holdings reached 369,000, indicating progress in its capital policy.

## 【神達】Announcement of the resignation of members of the Company's functional committees

- Published: 2026-06-26T23:35:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=3706&year=115&month=6&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=223507&spoke_date=20260626
- anchor: #n1237984
- Companies mentioned: 神達控股股份有限公司

神達 (3706) announced that independent director 管中閔, who served on the audit and compensation committees, had resigned. He resigned before the end of his term, and a successor has not been decided. The impact on corporate governance is drawing attention.

## 【神達】Announcement of the resignation of the Company's independent director

- Published: 2026-06-26T23:34:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=3706&year=115&month=6&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=223452&spoke_date=20260626
- anchor: #n1237983
- Companies mentioned: 神達控股株式会社

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## 【東方風能】Announcement by parent company 宏華營造股份有限公司 of key resolutions of the 115 annual shareholders' meeting

- Published: 2026-06-26T21:13:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=7786&year=115&month=6&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=201331&spoke_date=20260626
- anchor: #n1237982
- Companies mentioned: 宏華營造股份有限公司

東方風能 announced that at the 115年 annual general meeting of its parent company, 宏華營造, resolutions were passed approving no dividend for fiscal 114 and the financial statements. The announcement signals financial stability to investors and stakeholders.

## 【美時】Announcement of personnel changes at the Company

- Published: 2026-06-26T20:46:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=1795&year=115&month=6&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=7&spoke_time=194646&spoke_date=20260626
- anchor: #n1237980

Lotus Pharmaceutical announced the appointment of Tunie Zaku as its new group chief financial officer, effective 115年7月1日. The newly created position has no predecessor, reflecting the company's determination to strengthen financial governance.

## 【美時】Announcement of personnel changes at the Company

- Published: 2026-06-26T20:46:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=1795&year=115&month=6&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=6&spoke_time=194628&spoke_date=20260626
- anchor: #n1237976

Lotus Pharmaceutical Group announced a personnel change for its vice president of finance, with 沈燁 taking over on July 1 due to personal and family reasons. The change is an internal transfer, and there is no predecessor.

## 【美時】Announcement of the board resolution approving a capital increase in Singapore subsidiary Lotus International Pte. Ltd.

- Published: 2026-06-26T20:46:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=1795&year=115&month=6&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=5&spoke_time=194613&spoke_date=20260626
- anchor: #n1237975
- Companies mentioned: Lotus International Pte. Ltd.

Lotus Pharmaceutical announced that its board approved a US$20 million capital injection into its wholly owned Singapore subsidiary Lotus International to strengthen its product portfolio and working capital, underscoring the continued advance of its international expansion strategy.

## [Lotus Pharmaceutical] announces that its board approved the cancellation of a loan to its subsidiary Lotus International Pte. Ltd.

- Published: 2026-06-26T20:45:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=1795&year=115&month=6&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=4&spoke_time=194555&spoke_date=20260626
- anchor: #n1237974
- Companies mentioned: Lotus International Pte. Ltd.

美時化學製薬 halted a $20 million loan to a subsidiary. The move follows a review of fund management based on the subsidiary's business situation, and the financial impact is limited.

## 【美時】Announcement of the board resolution approving a capital increase in Korean subsidiary Alvogen Korea Holdings Ltd.

- Published: 2026-06-26T20:45:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=1795&year=115&month=6&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=3&spoke_time=194540&spoke_date=20260626
- anchor: #n1237971
- Companies mentioned: Alvogen Korea Holdings Ltd.

美時 increased the capital of its Korean subsidiary Alvogen Korea Holdings Ltd. by approximately $13.24 million. The move converts receivables into shares and improves capital efficiency. It is a related-party transaction.

## “VinaCAD Series,” which supports DX in design and drawing management, to be showcased at Manufacturing World [Tokyo]

- Published: 2026-06-28T01:22:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000181991.html
- anchor: #n1238008
- Companies mentioned: TGLジャパン株式会社、skyACE株式会社

Facts:
- 38th Manufacturing World [Tokyo]
- July 1 (Wed.) to July 3 (Fri.), 2026

## Sara Minami’s gap between her acclaimed acting and unpretentious off-screen personality draws attention from the film industry!

- Published: 2026-06-28T00:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000685.000041036.html
- anchor: #n1237996
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社レプロエンタテインメント、日本テレビ、ニッポン放送、NHK、DMM TV

Facts:
- 25th New York Asian Film Festival
- Born June 11, 2002

## BLDB, a high-precision metal architecture brand for adults, unveils on a dedicated page its “Summer Bonus Special Offer Campaign,” designed to turn this summer into a lifelong hobby

- Published: 2026-06-28T00:20:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000183978.html
- anchor: #n1237990
- Companies mentioned: BLDB、碩輝網絡貿易有限公司

Facts:
- “20% Manufacturer’s Special Offer” available this summer only
- “Additional 10% Cashback (Refund) Program” for sharing videos
- Limited to the first 50 people: a complimentary “Precision Maintenance Kit”

## With school refusal affecting 350,000 students, we want to nurture the power of self-expression. NIJINアカデミー恵比寿校 to hold a summer school where participants create a 3-minute musical in 3 days—not 3 days of singing and dance lessons, but 3 days of personal growth

- Published: 2026-06-28T00:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000828.000099150.html
- anchor: #n1237972
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NIJIN、NIJINアカデミー恵比寿校

Facts:
- The number of students refusing to attend school has exceeded 350,000
- Let’s create a 3-minute musical in 3 days
- Capacity: 6 people
- Participation fee: General admission, 30,000 yen (tax included)
- More than 750 students enrolled nationwide (as of April 2026)