# AI News 180m Report｜2026-06-28 12:00–15:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 49 items from 1 source; Japan, 31 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Scholars urge transparent strategy and cooperation with democratic allies to counter transnational repression

- Published: 2026-06-28T14:50:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606280098.aspx
- anchor: #n1243277
- Companies mentioned: 東海大學、中共、習近平

Facts:
- China's mainland Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress will take effect on July 1
- Since 2014，after 中共 General Secretary 習近平 put forward the “Overall National Security Concept”
- Including the Foreign Relations Law of the People's Republic of China，passed in 2023

## Pianist Chen Rueibin makes Indonesian debut，joining a local orchestra to perform classical works

- Published: 2026-06-28T14:48:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202606280097.aspx
- anchor: #n1243278
- Companies mentioned: 雅加达交响乐团、中央社

Facts:
- The concert hall was established in 2009

## 台塑石化：Gasoline and diesel prices to fall by NT$1 and NT$0.8，respectively，starting at 1 a.m. on the 29th

- Published: 2026-06-28T14:45:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606280096.aspx
- anchor: #n1243274
- Companies mentioned: 台塑石化

Facts:
- Wholesale prices per liter of gasoline and diesel will fall by NT$1 and NT$0.8，respectively
- 92-octane unleaded gasoline: NT$30.4 per liter
- 95+ unleaded gasoline: NT$31.9
- 98 unleaded gasoline: NT$33.9
- Premium diesel: 29.3 yuan

## Kuwait and Bahrain hit by missile and drone attacks；Iran says strikes are retaliation against 美軍

- Published: 2026-06-28T14:44:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606280095.aspx
- anchor: #n1243275
- Companies mentioned: 科威特軍方、美國、巴林內政部、伊朗革命衛隊、美軍

Facts:
- Destroyed 8 key 美軍 facilities at Kuwait's Ali al-Salem base and the Fifth Fleet naval base at Port Salman in Bahrain

## 委內瑞拉強震增至1430死 5萬人失蹤

- Published: 2026-06-28T14:40:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606280094.aspx
- anchor: #n1243276
- Companies mentioned: 委內瑞拉、法新社、澳洲、美國、薩爾瓦多、聯合國、聯合國移民機構、卡拉卡斯、拉圭拉、羅德里格斯、Jorge Rodriguez

Facts:
- Death toll climbs to 1430
- 50,000 people unaccounted for
- Two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5
- An estimated as many as 6.76 million people were affected
- Material losses in disaster-hit areas reached US$6.7 billion
- About 6% of 委內瑞拉's gross domestic product (GDP)

## Former 核二廠 director implicated in corruption detained again；Taipei District Court revokes technology-based monitoring order

- Published: 2026-06-28T14:39:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606280093.aspx
- anchor: #n1243269
- Companies mentioned: 台電、核二廠

Facts:
- Bail of NT$2 million
- Accepted NT$1.6 million in bribes from an operator surnamed Cao
- Accepted NT$400,000 in bribes from an operator surnamed Hao

## Rain damages watermelons and muskmelons in Tainan；applications for assistance accepted through 7/10

- Published: 2026-06-28T14:37:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606280092.aspx
- anchor: #n1243270
- Companies mentioned: 台南市政府、農業局、農業部

Facts:
- Watermelon assistance: NT$64,000 per hectare
- Muskmelon assistance: 80,000 per hectare
- For crops with a loss rate of 20% or more

## 嘉義太保火龍果園大雨損害逾2成 農民心血泡湯

- Published: 2026-06-28T14:32:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606280091.aspx
- anchor: #n1243268
- Companies mentioned: 太保市公所、農會、太保市農會、嘉義縣農業處

Facts:
- About 15 to 16 hectares of dragon fruit orchards in Taibao City，Chiayi County
- More than 20% of the area was damaged
- Damage estimated at NT$579,000

## Rockfall on Taichung's Butterfly Valley Trail kills 4；organizer says he feels ashamed over the accident

- Published: 2026-06-28T14:25:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606280090.aspx
- anchor: #n1243264
- Companies mentioned: 中華民國原始生活教育學會、林業保育署台中分署、中央氣象署、台中市政府

Facts:
- 4 people were struck and killed by falling rocks
- The accident left 4 dead and 1 injured
- Rainfall totaled 75.6 millimeters on the 27th
- Landslide-prone stretch at the 1.4-kilometer mark of the Butterfly Valley trail
- The accident occurred at the 1.2-kilometer mark

## 全台水庫估進帳3.7億噸 曾文及烏山頭蓄水率逾6成

- Published: 2026-06-28T14:25:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606280089.aspx
- anchor: #n1243265
- Companies mentioned: 經濟部水利署

Facts:
- 曾文及烏山頭水庫蓄水率已突破6成
- Storage rates at Baoshan and Baoshan Second reservoirs，Yongheshan Reservoir and Nanhua Reservoir reached 100%
- Storage rates at Tsengwen and Wushantou reservoirs have reached 61.5%
- 石門水庫、德基水庫、鯉魚潭水庫蓄水率達9成以上
- Feitsui Reservoir's storage rate is 89.27%
- Renyi-Tan Reservoir's rate is 85.10%
- Lantan Reservoir: 79.99%

## Taipei disaster prevention office warns of heavy afternoon rain；southeastern districts are hotspots

- Published: 2026-06-28T14:22:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606280088.aspx
- anchor: #n1243266
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署、台北市災害防救辦公室

Facts:
- Hourly rainfall could reach 40 to 60 millimeters

## Sanying MRT line to begin trial operations；themed train unveiled ahead of opening

- Published: 2026-06-28T14:21:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606280087.aspx
- anchor: #n1243267
- Companies mentioned: 新北捷運局、新北市美術館

Facts:
- The line is 14.29 kilometers long
- It has 12 stations
- Official opening on June 30
- Free rides available through Aug. 31

## NBA's Future Stars event in Singapore；Jeremy Lin says he will take part in Taiwan activities

- Published: 2026-06-28T14:16:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606280086.aspx
- anchor: #n1243263
- Companies mentioned: NBA、東泰高中、陽明高中、TPBL新北國王

Facts:
- More than 6000 fans filled the venue

## Hsinchu City's parenting map offers summer vacation activities for families，from department stores to the Nanliao coastline

- Published: 2026-06-28T14:10:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606280085.aspx
- anchor: #n1243260
- Companies mentioned: 民眾黨

## Questions raised over reach of Taipei's AI flood-warning system；蔣萬安 hopes more residents in disaster-prone areas will subscribe

- Published: 2026-06-28T14:05:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606280084.aspx
- anchor: #n1243259
- Companies mentioned: 台北市、水利處、民政局、媒體事務組、災防辦、國民黨、民進黨、中央社

Facts:
- Its official LINE account has only just over 2000 subscribers
- The official LINE account “戀戀水綠臺北水利” now has 14,620 friends
- More than 600 teams in total
- 2700 athletes took part

## Nagatomo Yuto set to play in 5th World Cup，quips “Mamma mia”

- Published: 2026-06-28T13:58:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606280083.aspx
- anchor: #n1243257
- Companies mentioned: FC東京

Facts:
- The 39-year-old veteran
- 39 years and 286 days old
- The feat of competing in 5 consecutive editions

## High-asset households inherited an average of NT$370 million last year，paying nearly NT$35 million in tax per case

- Published: 2026-06-28T13:57:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606280082.aspx
- anchor: #n1243258
- Companies mentioned: 財政部

Facts:
- The average inheritance was nearly NT$370 million per case
- Average estate tax paid was NT$34.58 million per case
- The total assessed estate value was NT$267.6 billion
- The assessed net amount was NT$25.3 billion
- More than 183,000 cases were assessed
- There were 733 cases subject to the top estate tax rate of 20%
- For each estate tax case，NT$13.33 million may be deducted from the total estate as an exemption
- The average gross estate per case was about NT$58.27 million
- Average tax paid per case exceeded NT$3.29 million
- Net estates of less than NT$56.21 million
- More than NT$56.21 million up to NT$112.42 million

## Indonesian Taiwanese school holds first Chinese-language study camp to help students planning to study in Taiwan adapt

- Published: 2026-06-28T13:46:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606280079.aspx
- anchor: #n1243255
- Companies mentioned: 印尼留台校友聯誼會、雅加達台灣學校

Facts:
- A total of 45 Indonesian students preparing to study in Taiwan took part
- One of 4 Taiwanese schools supported by the Ministry of Education in Southeast Asia
- The 5-day course covered practical topics including greetings，shopping，asking for directions and travel

## 新喀里多尼亞 breaks political deadlock，holds local elections for the first time in 7 years

- Published: 2026-06-28T13:46:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606280081.aspx
- anchor: #n1243253
- Companies mentioned: 新喀里多尼亞、法國、南部省、北部省、羅雅提群島、卡納克、布日瓦勒協定

Facts:
- 新喀里多尼亞 has about 192,000 voters
- Elects 76 provincial assembly members
- 54 elected members will serve in the Pacific archipelago's congress
- Form an executive body known as a “collegial government”
- The two sides signed a landmark agreement in 1998
- Since 2007，only people registered as voters before 1998
- About 10,575 previously excluded “locally born” residents added to the electoral roll
- Including more than 4000 people with so-called “customary civil status”
- The number of eligible voters rose from 169,000 in 2019

## Messi scores in 7 consecutive appearances to set a record；阿根廷 wins all its World Cup qualifiers

- Published: 2026-06-28T13:45:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606280080.aspx
- anchor: #n1243254
- Companies mentioned: 阿根廷、約旦、阿爾及利亞、奧地利

Facts:
- 阿根廷 beats 約旦 3-1 to win all its qualifiers

## Suspect in Changhua Fenyuan lychee orchard body-wrapping case detained

- Published: 2026-06-28T13:33:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606280078.aspx
- anchor: #n1243250
- Companies mentioned: 彰化縣警察局、彰化地方檢察署、彰化地方法院

Facts:
- 3 men involved in the case detained for questioning
- The original ruling granted bail of NT$30,000

## 周春米：Residents in Pingtung whose homes are flooded to a depth of 50 centimeters or less will receive NT$10,000 in assistance

- Published: 2026-06-28T13:31:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606280077.aspx
- anchor: #n1243249
- Companies mentioned: 屏東縣政府、中央社

Facts:
- A subsidy of NT$10,000 per household
- NT$15,000 in relief payments for each household
- NT$20,000 in central government subsidies
- A subsidy of NT$10,000 for damaged appliances
- Affected households can receive up to NT$45,000
- Applications are limited to homes with indoor flooding of at least 50 centimeters

## 哥倫比亞 and 葡萄牙 draw 0-0; Group 1 team to face 迦納

- Published: 2026-06-28T13:27:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606280076.aspx
- anchor: #n1243247
- Companies mentioned: 哥倫比亞、葡萄牙、迦納、克羅埃西亞、皇家馬德里、國際足總

Facts:
- This is Rodríguez’s 11th World Cup appearance for 哥倫比亞

## Chinese automakers’ European market share tops 10% for first time; German auto industry faces risk of permanent contraction

- Published: 2026-06-28T13:26:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606280075.aspx
- anchor: #n1243248
- Companies mentioned: 福斯汽車、BMW、賓士、斯特蘭蒂斯、雷諾、比亞迪、奇瑞、MG S9、福斯Tayron

Facts:
- Chinese automakers accounted for more than 10% of new-car sales in Europe last month for the first time
- 福斯汽車（Volkswagen） is preparing to expand its cost-cutting measures and could eliminate as many as 100,000 jobs over the next few years
- BMW recently warned investors that it plans to spend 1 billion euros on transformation costs
- Analysts believe BMW could cut as many as 10,000 jobs
- and reduce production in Europe by 15%
- About 5,500 employees have accepted voluntary separation
- 歐洲今年5月的新車銷量較去年同期成長4%
- 中國汽車製造商在5月攻下歐洲市場11%的銷量市占
- Chinese brands accounted for nearly 1/4 of new hybrid-car sales

## Wang Hui-mei inspects guava crop damage and seeks inclusion in disaster relief program

- Published: 2026-06-28T13:17:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606280074.aspx
- anchor: #n1243243
- Companies mentioned: 彰化縣、國民黨、彰化縣議員、彰化縣溪州鄉、彰化縣農業處、芭樂產銷班

Facts:
- Those who suffered losses of 20% or more

## South China Sea dispute flares again; Philippine defense chief angrily denounces China as hypocritical

- Published: 2026-06-28T13:15:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606280073.aspx
- anchor: #n1243244
- Companies mentioned: 中国共産党、中国

Facts:
- 10 years ago, an international tribunal rejected Beijing’s claims to sovereignty over most of the South China Sea.

## Australia tightens social media ban for children; maximum fines for tech companies that violate it to double

- Published: 2026-06-28T13:14:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606280072.aspx
- anchor: #n1243245
- Companies mentioned: Meta、Instagram、臉書、Facebook、谷歌、Google、YouTube、Snap Inc.、Snapchat、字節跳動、ByteDance、TikTok、Reddit、澳洲電子安全委員辦公室、eSafety Commissioner

Facts:
- The maximum fine will rise from 49.5 million Australian dollars
- About NT$1.08 billion
- About NT$2.17 billion
- More than 5 million accounts belonging to users under 16 have been suspended or restricted
- 85% of Australian teenagers aged 12 to 15 continue to use social media
- 2/3 of users under 16 retain their accounts by self-reporting an age above the limit or uploading selfies that platforms deem to show someone over 16

## Russian ballistic missiles pound Kyiv; explosions ring out and flashes streak across the night sky

- Published: 2026-06-28T13:12:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606280071.aspx
- anchor: #n1243246
- Companies mentioned: 基輔市長、法新社、Telegram

Facts:
- 2 people died
- 3 were killed

## Ko Chih-en questioned over claims of heavy rainfall damage to water lotus crops; young farmer says losses are real

- Published: 2026-06-28T13:09:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606280070.aspx
- anchor: #n1243238
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、Facebook

Facts:
- His water lotus fields have suffered damage to 7 or 8 tenths of the crop
- His water lotus fields cover about 21 hectares
- This time, about 15 or 16 hectares were lost

## Chinese and Russian bombers conduct joint flight; Japanese fighter jets scramble

- Published: 2026-06-28T13:05:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606280069.aspx
- anchor: #n1243236
- Companies mentioned: 日本防衛省、日本自衛隊、朝日電視台、日本航空自衛隊、南韓軍方、聯合參謀本部

Facts:
- 2 Chinese bombers and 2 Russian bombers
- 2 Russian patrol aircraft
- More than 10 Chinese and Russian military aircraft

## China truckers fined after inexplicably driving to wrong destinations; investigation escalated by Henan province

- Published: 2026-06-28T13:01:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606280068.aspx
- anchor: #n1243237
- Companies mentioned: 河南省政府、泌阳县、澎湃新闻、红星新闻

Facts:
- 21 trucks carrying frozen food
- Freight rates were as much as 30% below market prices

## 策進會 invites Hong Kong influencers to Taiwan for exchange and mutual tourism benefits

- Published: 2026-06-28T12:55:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606280067.aspx
- anchor: #n1243230
- Companies mentioned: 策進會、中華民國全國商業總會、交通部觀光署、高雄市政府觀光局、台灣好客、台灣海外觀光客、中華民國旅行業品質保障協會、中華民國旅行商業同業公會全國聯合會、商總

Facts:
- Invited 15 Hong Kong influencers to Taiwan
- 8.57 million visits to Taiwan in 2025
- More than 1.31 million visitors from Hong Kong and Macau
- Accounting for 15%

## 蔡英文 visits 義大利參議院: Taiwan-Italy exchanges deepen step by step

- Published: 2026-06-28T12:54:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606280066.aspx
- anchor: #n1243231
- Companies mentioned: 義大利參議院、全球女性領袖峰會

## Dispute over Taipei flood relief payments; Shen Po-yang calls for early registration of affected residents to build a resilient city

- Published: 2026-06-28T12:54:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606280065.aspx
- anchor: #n1243232
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、台北市政府、台北市研考會

Facts:
- Taipei’s AI flood warning system has just 2,465 subscribers
- 北市有200多萬人

## Chang Chen-yue wins Golden Melody Best Male Singer award without pressure, says creating music with ‘善念’ is important

- Published: 2026-06-28T12:53:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202606280064.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3068092-en.html
- anchor: #n1243233
- Companies mentioned: 金曲獎

Facts:
- Wins 金曲獎 Best Mandarin Male Singer, Best Mandarin Album and Best Composer awards for the first time

## World Cup hydration breaks trigger rush to the toilets, sending Tokyo water use soaring in an instant

- Published: 2026-06-28T12:49:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606280063.aspx
- anchor: #n1243229
- Companies mentioned: 東京都水道局、中央社、產經新聞、X

Facts:
- 2026 World Cup
- Tokyo’s water supply began to exceed normal levels
- Hydration break
- Has compiled water supply data during major events such as the Olympics and World Cup since 2011

## South Korea miss out on the Round of 32; 孫興慜’s final World Cup ends in disappointment

- Published: 2026-06-28T12:37:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606280062.aspx
- anchor: #n1243227
- Companies mentioned: 韓国、孫興慜、洪明甫、南非、墨西哥、捷克

Facts:
- 33-year-old captain 孫興慜
- Suffer a shock 0-1 defeat to lower-ranked 南非
- Beat 捷克 2-1

## Reservoirs are full, but blood supplies are running low; Taipei and Taichung have the scarcest stocks, with just 4.7 days left

- Published: 2026-06-28T12:33:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606280061.aspx
- anchor: #n1243226
- Companies mentioned: 台灣血液基金會、台北捐血中心、台中捐血中心、高雄捐血中心、新竹捐血中心

Facts:
- Average blood supplies of all types in Taipei and Taichung stand at just 4.7 days
- Kaohsiung has just 3.5 days of type O blood left
- Type B blood stocks at 7.1 days are considered normal
- 台北捐血中心 has 4.2 days of type A blood left
- 台中捐血中心 has 4.4 days of type A blood left

## Air crew help 11 workers at the Mataian Creek barrier lake site evacuate safely

- Published: 2026-06-28T12:29:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606280060.aspx
- anchor: #n1243224
- Companies mentioned: 晶富營造公司

Facts:
- All 11 workers evacuated safely
- Severe disaster leaves 19 dead and 5 missing

## Shiding town carnival: 華梵大學 helps tea farmers promote the Empress Tea brand

- Published: 2026-06-28T12:28:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606280050.aspx
- anchor: #n1243225
- Companies mentioned: 華梵大學、新北市石碇區公所、石碇區農會、石碇茶業文化協會、石碇觀光發展協會、文山社區大學、新北市農業局

Facts:
- Huafan University is also offering the Ministry of Education’s 30+ courses, welcoming applications from people aged 30 and over

## 民主剛果自力晉級將戰英格蘭 韓國揮別32強

- Published: 2026-06-28T12:24:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606280049.aspx
- anchor: #n1243222
- Companies mentioned: 民主剛果、烏茲別克、韓國、英格蘭、伊朗、法新社、義籍總教練卡納瓦羅

Facts:
- 民主剛果的維薩（Yoane Wissa）今天梅開二度，全隊3比1擊敗烏茲別克
- 民主剛果的維薩在68分鐘以12碼罰球扳平比賽
- 10 minutes later, Fiston Mayele’s goal sent fans into a frenzy
- 傷停補時階段維薩再攻進1球
- It was his 3rd goal of this World Cup
- 目前暫時擁有32強最後席次的是伊朗
- African teams have impressed at this World Cup; of the 10 teams in the tournament, only Tunisia have been eliminated

## Japanese media: Japan plans to introduce unmanned submarines and establish an air defense identification zone

- Published: 2026-06-28T12:23:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606280048.aspx
- anchor: #n1243223
- Companies mentioned: 日本政府、共同社

Facts:
- 3 national security documents

## Heavy rain causes more than NT$50 million in farm losses in Kaohsiung; city government accepts applications for cash relief

- Published: 2026-06-28T12:19:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606280047.aspx
- anchor: #n1243221
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市、農業局、農業部、農會

Facts:
- Agricultural and livestock industry losses total NT$50,985,000
- 42,757 chickens died

## ICE director post vacant; Trump nominates former Marine Schroyer

- Published: 2026-06-28T12:04:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606280046.aspx
- anchor: #n1243204
- Companies mentioned: 移民暨海關執法局、美國邊境巡邏隊

Facts:
- The agency has been headed by an acting director since 2017

## Heavy rain warnings issued for 11 counties and cities, including Taipei, New Taipei and Keelung; weather agency warns of lightning and strong gusts

- Published: 2026-06-28T12:02:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202606280045.aspx
- anchor: #n1243205

## Hefei residents rally against planned landfill, clashes erupt; protest successfully forces authorities to cancel project

- Published: 2026-06-28T11:57:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202606280044.aspx
- anchor: #n1243201
- Companies mentioned: 合肥市自然資源和規劃局、廬陽區、合肥市公安局

Facts:
- Covering an area of 63 mu
- 4.2 hectares
- More than 100 people
- Traffic paralyzed for at least 2 hours

## Wanli Creek barrier lake remains under red alert; traffic restricted on Wanli Creek Bridge

- Published: 2026-06-28T11:56:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202606280043.aspx
- anchor: #n1243202
- Companies mentioned: 花蓮縣政府、公路局、行政院、林保署、水利署、農水署

Facts:
- The water level at the Wanli Creek barrier lake was 1,066 meters today
- Water storage: 2.22 million cubic meters
- Water storage at about 53%
- 186 people

## US and Iran trade retaliatory strikes; fighting in the Strait of Hormuz threatens the ceasefire agreement

- Published: 2026-06-28T11:55:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606280042.aspx
- anchor: #n1243199
- Companies mentioned: 美軍、伊朗、巴拿馬、基庫號、長麗輪、CENTCOM

Facts:
- Carrying about 2 million barrels of crude oil

## Like rain that silently nourishes all things: 盧郁佳 reads 顏擇雅’s How to Reduce Loneliness a Little

- Published: 2026-06-28T11:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202606285002.aspx
- anchor: #n1243203
- Companies mentioned: 村上春樹、顏擇雅、盧郁佳、傑克．倫敦、奧威爾、海德特、卡夫卡、卡繆、印刻

Facts:
- 歐威爾《一九八四》

## [Held in July] Enjoy the summer festivals of Chiba and Hokuso in a yukata. Karin no Yu holds a “Yukata Discount” offering half-price admission to guests wearing yukata

- Published: 2026-06-28T14:44:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000239.000020935.html
- anchor: #n1243271
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ザファーム、おふろcafé かりんの湯、THE FARM

Facts:
- July 10 (Fri.)–July 12 (Sun.), 2026
- Friday, July 17, 2026
- 2026年7月25日（土）・7月26日（日）
- Admission is half price

## Release of “Simple Collection List | Easy Product Category Carousel,” an app that lets users stylishly display collection lists in their Shopify store

- Published: 2026-06-28T14:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000325.000072693.html
- anchor: #n1243272
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社UnReact、Shopify

Facts:
- Basic Plan: $3.99 per month
- $39.99/year

## “Seven-fingered pianist” Gohei Nishikawa, who performed at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Closing Ceremony, to hold a birthday concert in Yurakucho: “Gohei Nishikawa Birthday Concert: Sound Beyond the Impossible”

- Published: 2026-06-28T14:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000899.000041063.html
- anchor: #n1243273
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サンライズプロモーション、カーネギーホール、イープラス、チケットぴあ、ローチケ、アソビュー！、チケットサンライズ、カンフェティ

Facts:
- He turns 52 on October 25
- Reserved seating: 5,500 yen (tax included)
- Separate drink charge: 600 yen
- Friday, Oct. 30, 2026

## This summer, an inn becomes an art museum. Stay plan for families to enjoy an “art tour around the property” now on sale

- Published: 2026-06-28T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000154.000086101.html
- anchor: #n1243262
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社和多屋別荘、日本ツーリズム・オブ・ザ・イヤー2025、旅行新聞新社、嬉野リビングラボ、URESHINO LIVING LAB

Facts:
- Available for a limited time from July 18 (Sat.) through August 31 (Mon.), 2026
- 3 experiential programs
- Established: November 3, 1950

## Natural-stone “Ribbon Links Series” rings, with charming ribbons that bring people together, debut exclusively at the Omotesando store of Hawaii-born マルラニハワイ

- Published: 2026-06-28T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001728.000006302.html
- anchor: #n1243261
- Companies mentioned: マルラニハワイ、H1GLOBAL株式会社

Facts:
- Price: 5,000 yen each (5,500 yen including tax)
- Business hours: 11:00–19:00

## No business was named by all 3 AIs for “Kameido izakaya value for money” — restaurant AI search visibility service “GEO Scope” to be available free starting July 1, 2026

- Published: 2026-06-28T13:52:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000167714.html
- anchor: #n1243256
- Companies mentioned: 合同会社56project、ChatGPT、Gemini、Google AI、Exo-Local Page

Facts:
- Starting July 1, 2026
- 3 AIs
- More than 230 days
- 5.17 million total views
- 500 yen per month
- 980 yen per month
- Limited to 20 companies

## [Final day today] Miyu returns to the top! Final showdown for the solo photo book heats up: Photo Book Heroine Audition produced by Adone Kudo

- Published: 2026-06-28T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000184627.html
- anchor: #n1243252
- Companies mentioned: ミクチャ、DMM、美少女図鑑、関西コレクション、小悪魔ageha、Instagram、X、LINE

Facts:
- 1st Miyu 💎🌈 #PhotoBookEventFinalDay 📷 301,900pt
- 2nd Final day today 🔥 Moe Tachibana 👱🏻‍♀️🎀 Photo book 🔥 Kansai Collection 278,402pt
- 3rd Aoi 👉💓 #FinalDay❣️ 273,312pt
- 4th Michaki 🤍💍 #FinalDay🥇 190,338pt
- 5th Miyu Serizawa 🦕🌱 #GoingAllInFromDay1 28,830pt

## [10-minute walk from Kit Tatsumi Station] Storage facility “スペラボ Ikuno Tatsumikita” to open on July 1, 2026!

- Published: 2026-06-28T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000775.000062166.html
- anchor: #n1243251
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社UKCorporation、スペラボ、アユカワTV

Facts:
- More than 700 locations and 22,000 indoor self-storage units

## Research platform Lupe adds new “Context” feature

- Published: 2026-06-28T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000063692.html
- anchor: #n1243242
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Lupe、Lupe

Facts:
- June 28, 2026

## The US military’s officially adopted handgun gets a makeover! “Lightweight Assault Slide” launches June 24, 2026! Upgrade your shooting experience with a lightweight assault slide engineered for rapid fire

- Published: 2026-06-28T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000171.000070919.html
- anchor: #n1243241
- Companies mentioned: 有限会社ライラクス、SIG SAUER、KRYTAC、KRISS USA、MECHANIX WERE、LANCER TACTICAL、MAGPUL、MIDWEST INDUSTRIES、HKarmy

Facts:
- Scheduled release date: June 24, 2026
- Price: 8100 yen (before tax)
- ¥8,800 yen (before tax)
- ¥4,800 (before tax)
- ¥3,800
- ¥1,200
- ¥4,500

## Results announced for the “2026 Sanrio Character Ranking”

- Published: 2026-06-28T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000743.000037629.html
- anchor: #n1243240
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サンリオ、SANRIO CO., LTD.

Facts:
- Total votes reached a record 7,064万7,379 (112% of last year’s total).
- Collected more than 7 million votes in its 30th anniversary year

## “Sanrio Kawaii Me Live!” (サンリオカワイイミライブ！), the first smartphone title from Sanrio Games, set for release in 2027!

- Published: 2026-06-28T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000744.000037629.html
- anchor: #n1243239
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サンリオ、Sanrio Games、サンリオピューロランド、クロミ

Facts:
- Announced that it will be released in 2027
- A hit song that has garnered a total of 2,800万 views on YouTube and TikTok
- Held as part of “Sanrio Fes 2026 in Minatomirai” on June 28, 2026 (Sun.)
- 募集期間：6月28日(日)13時00分～7月7日(火)23時59分
- 実施期間：7月15日(水)13時00分～7月21日(火)23時59分

## Heisei-era kawaii style comes to Okayama and Kurashiki! “サン宝石 Fair” to be held for a limited time at イオンモール倉敷 starting July 1

- Published: 2026-06-28T12:58:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000086.000148433.html
- anchor: #n1243234
- Companies mentioned: メモリーテックつくば株式会社、サン宝石、イオンモール倉敷

Facts:
- Price: 550 yen including tax
- July 1 (Wed.) through July 8 (Wed.), 2026

## [Takken 2026] More than 800 questions never seen before! Takken web app “TakuSuma” adds new features, including national rankings and study progress!

- Published: 2026-06-28T12:57:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000171293.html
- anchor: #n1243235
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社夢来備人、アズマ株式会社

Facts:
- Currently features more than 800 original questions
- Users will be able to solve more than 1,500 questions by the end of July
- In addition to more than 3,500 questions currently available
- It also includes more than 100 videos and text materials

## Enjoy BBQ in Fukuroi City and Mori Town, Shizuoka Prefecture‼

- Published: 2026-06-28T12:33:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000177031.html
- anchor: #n1243228
- Companies mentioned: ゆっくり炉端BBQガーデン、ゆっくり炉端焼き実行委員会、ピアゴ袋井店、ピアゴ森店

Facts:
- A wide-ranging menu of over ３０ varieties
- Collect ５ stamps to
- July 10, ２０２６ (Fri.)–August 9 (Sun.)

## [Ehime, Matsuyama] More comfortable and economical than a hotel! Monthly apartments in Matsuyama City at special prices for a limited time before summer!

- Published: 2026-06-28T12:07:57+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000501.000004256.html
- anchor: #n1243206
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社三福社宅サービス、グッドマンスリー、ウィークリー＆マンスリー

Facts:
- Rent discounted by 10–30% from the regular rate

## Da-iCE to release a completely newly photographed photo book celebrating its 15th anniversary!

- Published: 2026-06-28T12:01:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001154.000007254.html
- anchor: #n1243207
- Companies mentioned: Da-iCE、幻冬舎、avex trax、セブンネット、タワーレコード、Amazon

Facts:
- An exceptionally large volume, with newly photographed images spanning more than 200P
- 5000 yen + 10% tax

## Ikebukuro’s largest gourmet festival is back this year! Applications now open for vendors and sponsors for the “2nd Ikebukuro West Gourmet Park 2026”!

- Published: 2026-06-28T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000134825.html
- anchor: #n1243220
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社サンシャイニー、IKBグルメ実行委員会

Facts:
- 2nd
- 2 days
- About 20,000 people
- 50 shops
- 2026
- November
- 7 days
- The 8th

## [coca] The hugely popular item makes a miraculous comeback! The “addictively soft” drapey flared skirt you won’t want to take off returns this summer! Wide-leg pants in the same fabric will also be available.

- Published: 2026-06-28T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000150943.html
- anchor: #n1243219
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社adapt retailing、coca

Facts:
- Price: ¥1,990 (tax included)

## [New service] AI automates and streamlines hotel front-desk operations. “もしもしAI” service launches for accommodation facilities

- Published: 2026-06-28T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000128445.html
- anchor: #n1243218
- Companies mentioned: もしもしAI、株式会社エクサテック

Facts:
- A specialized solution that automatically handles guest calls and provides information about the property in multiple languages, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

## [Osaka City Premium Vouchers] With prices still high, enjoy dining out for less. 大阪まるよしグループ to run its own summer cashback campaign｜June 29 (Mon.)–August 31 (Mon.), 2026

- Published: 2026-06-28T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000103105.html
- anchor: #n1243217
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MRホールディングス、大阪まるよしグループ

Facts:
- Osaka City Premium Vouchers: 5,000 yen
- 500-yen voucher
- 17 locations in Osaka City

## 株式会社AN: Reset summer malaise from within! Special collaboration workshop “Yoga for Women × Internal Organ Bodywork” by アロマショップNature and 整体院ユーテラス

- Published: 2026-06-28T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000089.000091468.html
- anchor: #n1243216
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AN、アロマショップNature、整体院ユーテラス

Facts:
- July 12, 2026 (Sun.), 15:00–16:45 (registration from 14:45)
- Participation fee: 3,000 yen

## Announcement of the 2026/27 season first-team lineup (as of June 28)

- Published: 2026-06-28T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000144.000044505.html
- anchor: #n1243215
- Companies mentioned: 横浜FC、株式会社横浜フリエスポーツクラブ

Facts:
- 2026/27 season
- As of June 28
- Through September 16

## Announcement: 結天 黒葛原 joins on a permanent transfer from 世田谷ユナイテッド

- Published: 2026-06-28T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000208.000022446.html
- anchor: #n1243214
- Companies mentioned: 世田谷ユナイテッド、インディアンヒルズ・コミュニティ・カレッジ

Facts:
- 19 years old
- 175 cm
- 66 kg
- Jersey number 6

## All 20 “ドズル社” bromide designs now available through the “e-Print Service”! On sale starting June 27 (Sat.) at multifunction copiers in convenience stores nationwide!

- Published: 2026-06-28T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000216.000078713.html
- anchor: #n1243213
- Companies mentioned: ドズル社、WONDER DIVE、株式会社ドズル

Facts:
- The channel has 2.78 million subscribers
- L-size: ¥300 (tax included)
- 2L size: ¥500 (tax included)
- 50 winners selected by lottery

## [STPR] 騎士X kicks off an album release commemorative tour in Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka! Official advance ticket applications now open!

- Published: 2026-06-28T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000748.000059399.html
- anchor: #n1243212
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社STPR、騎士X - Knight X -

Facts:
- 2026年6月27日(土)23:00から開始いたしました
- Monday, July 6, 2026, 23:59
- ● Standing: 8,800 yen (tax included)
- ● Reserved seats on the 2nd floor: 7,700 yen (tax included)

## Toi Toi Toi releases self-esteem-boosting song “Toy in Your Dimples!” for streaming

- Published: 2026-06-28T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000803.000017258.html
- anchor: #n1243211
- Companies mentioned: Toi Toi Toi、ABEMA、アソビシステム、PEAK SPOT

Facts:
- Release date: Sunday, June 28, 2026

## [FC大阪] Notice of player 梅田陸空 joining on a loan

- Published: 2026-06-28T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000909.000045155.html
- anchor: #n1243210
- Companies mentioned: FC大阪、ベガルタ仙台、FC琉球

Facts:
- The loan period runs through the end of the 2026/27 season
- Date of birth: 2000/10/27 (age 25)
- Height/weight: 187cm/83kg

## Chinatsu Wakatsuki declares what men should do on dating-show dates! Model オダミユ, 25, who had seemed relaxed about love, suddenly breaks down in tears… What is the “shocking sudden turn” in a romance that had been going smoothly? | Episode 3 of 『ガールオアレディ3』

- Published: 2026-06-28T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003472.000064643.html
- anchor: #n1243209
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AbemaTV、ABEMA

Facts:
- Boasts a combined total of 4 million followers
- Has disclosed undergoing cosmetic surgery costing a total of 10 million yen
- “ABEMA Premium,” priced at 1,180 yen per month (tax included)
- “ABEMA Premium with Ads,” priced at 680 yen per month (tax included)

## Naoto Takenaka appears as a guest! 『木村拓哉 Flow』

- Published: 2026-06-28T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003889.000004829.html
- anchor: #n1243208
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エフエム東京、TOKYO FM、JFN、三菱UFJ銀行、ECC

Facts:
- Over 4 weeks
- JFN’s 38 stations nationwide
- 23 years

## 株式会社Kakuhan begins its 3rd fiscal year, aiming for business growth driven by customer satisfaction

- Published: 2026-06-28T11:46:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000175580.html
- anchor: #n1243200
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Kakuhan

Facts:
- Grew into an organization of 10 people
- Cumulative number of companies supported surpasses 15
- Achieved a 100% retention rate at contract renewal
- New orders exceeding 1.5 million yen
- Keep recruitment advertising costs at 5,000 yen or less per month