AI News 180m Report

2026-06-29 18:00–21:00 JST

182 received, 182 listed, 2 sources ・ Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 119 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 63 items from 1 source.

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

Japan | PR TIMES (continued)(119)

Online sales are now open for merchandise from the post-event POP UP SHOP for the TV anime “The Kusunoki’s Garden of Gods”!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • At least 2,000 yen, tax included
  • June 29, 2026 (Monday), 18:00
  • July 13 (Monday), 23:59
  • From early to mid-September 2026 onward

Companies mentioned:株式会社コンテンツシード、KADOKAWA、THEキャラ

The from RED 6th Anniversary Collaboration Cafe by THEキャラCAFE is opening!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: 550 yen (tax included)
  • Set: 5,500 yen (tax included)
  • Price: 440 yen (tax included)
  • Set: ¥4,400 (tax included)
  • Price: ¥770 each (tax included)
  • Price: ¥880 each (tax included)
  • Price: 1,320 yen each (tax included)
  • Price: ¥2,200 each (tax included)
  • Price: 1,980 yen each (tax included)
  • Price: ¥19,800 each (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社コンテンツシード、from RED、THEキャラCAFE

New 『SHOW BY ROCK!!』 merchandise is here! The lineup features items with mini-character designs themed around “pajamas”!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ■On sale: June 29, 2026 (Monday)–July 5 (Sunday)
  • ■On sale: From August 21, 2026 (Friday)
  • For every ¥2,200 (tax included) spent on related merchandise, including new 『SHOW BY ROCK!!』 products

Companies mentioned:株式会社A3、株式会社サンリオ、SQEX

Inspired by the traditional craft of Kaga temari | First order period for 2026/27 season authentic uniforms now open!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Limited to 700 jerseys
  • ¥21,450 (tax included)
  • ¥23,100 (tax included)
  • 24,200 yen (including tax)
  • 5,500 yen (tax included)
  • 7,480 yen (tax included)
  • 8,800 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:ツエーゲン金沢、株式会社石川ツエーゲン、イオンモール白山

[Zweigen Kanazawa] 2026/27 Meiji Yasuda J3 League | Announcement of uniform partners

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A limited run of 500 jerseys is available during the 1st sales period

Companies mentioned:株式会社石川ツエーゲン、株式会社システムサポート、株式会社北國新聞社、株式会社北國銀行、株式会社アスコム、米沢電気工事株式会社、有限会社ひろ、株式会社月星製作所、株式会社エー・オー・シー、税理士法人K・S・D、株式会社エスエスケイ

Original【ツエーゲン金沢】2026/27シーズン明治安田J3リーグ | 新体制及び背番号決定のお知らせ

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:ツエーゲン金沢、明治安田

Announcement of first-team staff appointments

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • October 14, 2002
  • May 1, 1998
  • 2025– Physical coach, 新潟経営大学 soccer team
  • 2023–2024 JAPANサッカーカレッジ, Soccer Coaching Research Department

Companies mentioned:ツエーゲン金沢、新潟経営大学、JAPANサッカーカレッジ

<New Business Entry and Manufacturing/Commercial Services Subsidy Program> Guidelines for the 1st application round now available

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Applications open August 31, 2026 (Monday)
  • Applications scheduled to close at 18:00 on September 30, 2026 (Wednesday)

Companies mentioned:独立行政法人中小企業基盤整備機構、全国中小企業団体中央会

“Nanana’s Birthday Party 2026” to be held at Tokyo Skytree Town® on July 4 (Saturday)!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Will celebrate her 13th birthday on July 7
  • The TV anime Osomatsu-san marks its 10th anniversary since its broadcast debut
  • Anime 20th Anniversary Project
  • For purchases of ¥1,000 or more, including tax
  • 【Nanana Coin Cylinder】 conceived by announcer Maimi Nakane (¥660, including tax)
  • ... Glasses cleaning cloth conceived by announcer Hitomi Tanaka (¥500, including tax)
  • ... Squeeze-style keychain conceived by announcer Emika Furuhata (¥880, including tax)
  • Featured new product 【SEALOOK × Nanana Acrylic Keychain】 (¥990, including tax)

Companies mentioned:テレビ東京、テレビ東京ホールディングス、テレ東バナナ、おそ松さん製作委員会、KADOKAWA、劇場版ケロロ軍曹製作委員会、MILLION VOLT、The Pinkfong Company、R-1グランプリ

【U-NEXT】Announces its new streaming lineup for July 2026! The second season of Sunday Theater's 'VIVANT,' starring Masato Sakai, returns after 3 years and will be available exclusively with unlimited streaming

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Streaming in July 2026
  • A sequel after 3 years
  • Rental price: ¥399 (including tax)
  • 2 days
  • Goblin 10th Anniversary Trip
  • Reunited after 15 years
  • The highest viewership rating in the history of Korean cable dramas (20.5%)

Companies mentioned:U-NEXT、TBS、AMC Film Holdings LLC、CJ ENM Co., Ltd、KT StudioGenie Co.,Ltd

From interview preparation to everyday conversation, registration opens for July and August students of “Online Private Japanese Lessons”!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July–August 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社、Creek & River, Co., Ltd.

“Mirai (Swimsuit)” makes her debut in DMM GAMES' 『テクロノス』! Plus, the swimsuit event “Beach Girls Volleyball!” is underway!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • After maintenance ends on Monday, June 29, 2026
  • Until 9:59 a.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2026
  • Until 11:59 a.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2026
  • “Player Rank 40”

Companies mentioned:DMM GAMES、合同会社EXNOA、株式会社テクロス、テクロノス

『姫騎士様のヒモ』, winner of the Grand Prize at the 28th Dengeki Novel Awards, will be adapted into a TV anime starting in January 2027!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • This popular series has sold more than 200,000 copies in total, including e-books.
  • 5 people will be selected by lottery to receive a B2 poster featuring the teaser visual.

Companies mentioned:株式会社KADOKAWA、電撃文庫、BLADE、INSPIONエッジ、キューン・プラント、ステラ、ゆめ太カンパニー、タバック

Sayaka Toda / “Where Seeds Drift Ashore”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Exhibition period: July 3, 2026 (Fri)–July 25, 2026 (Sat)
  • Hours: 11:00–18:00
  • Opening reception: July 3, 17:00–20:00

Companies mentioned:株式会社アトム、コートヤードHIROO

BAPE KIDS® ORGANIC COTTON by IKEUCHI ORGANIC

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About 3000–5000 threads are set on the loom
  • By twisting 40-count yarn into a two-ply yarn
  • Only about 60% of the color sets in a single dyeing
  • Although about 12 times the material's weight in water is used
  • It is purified to a level that meets the Seto Inland Sea's strict standards (15 ppm or less)
  • A treatment facility with a capacity of 2000 tons
  • ALL BABY MILO® PILE BABY BATHROBE COLOR: BROWN ¥22,000 (tax included)
  • ALL BABY MILO® PILE BABY BLANKET COLOR: BROWN ¥19,800 (tax included)
  • ALL BABY MILO® PILE BIB COLOR: BROWN ¥6,050 (tax included)
  • ALL BABY MILO® PILE BEAR COLOR: BROWN ¥4,400 (tax included)
  • ALL BABY MILO® PILE BABY MITTENS COLOR: BRWON ¥7,700 (tax included)
  • ALL BABY MILO® PILE B

Companies mentioned:A BATHING APE®、BAPE KIDS®、IKEUCHI ORGANIC、GOTS、OCS、エコデックス®スタンダード100

【シェラトングランドホテル広島】Hosting an “Italian Fair” for July only | Enjoy summer buffet featuring regional delicacies, including dishes prepared by an Italian chef

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 238 rooms in total
  • 338 square meters
  • Adults ¥5,100
  • Seniors (ages 65 and older): ¥4,600
  • Children (ages 4–12): ¥2,550
  • Adults ¥6,100
  • Seniors (ages 65 and older): ¥5,600
  • Children (ages 4–12): ¥3,050
  • Adults ¥5,600
  • Seniors (ages 65 and older): ¥4,700
  • Children (ages 4–12): ¥2,800
  • Adults ¥6,700
  • Seniors (ages 65 and older): ¥5,700
  • Children (4–12 years): ¥3,400

Companies mentioned:マリオット・インターナショナル、シェラトングランドホテル広島

【楽天市場 50% off special offer ends June 30—last chance】The 11-inch Android 16 tablet “DOOGEE U11” is 50% off at ¥13,950! A lottery for up to 100,000 points is also underway

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 50% off at ¥13,950
  • Lottery campaign for up to 100,000 points
  • Regular price: ¥27,900
  • Spend ¥5,000 or more in total, including tax

Companies mentioned:DOOGEE、楽天市場、doogeeストア

【ウェスティンホテル東京】Ryutenmon “Dim Sum Afternoon Tea: Melon, Mango & Hong Kong Delights” — popular Cantonese dishes, Hong Kong sweets and seasonal treats, including freshly steamed authentic dim sum, served with Chinese tea

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original1日限定20食
  • ¥8,200 (tax and service charge included)
  • House specialty: small tantanmen with walnuts \800
  • Fried rice with char siu \600

Companies mentioned:ウェスティンホテル東京、マリオット・インターナショナル、ウェスティンホテル&リゾート、マリオット ボンヴォイ

【4-company joint human resources strategy seminar】What does a comprehensive human resources strategy framework that companies should review look like?

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • An online seminar to be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2026
  • Date and time: Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 11:00–12:45

Companies mentioned:株式会社コーチングフォワード、株式会社Human Resource Design、ハイマネージャー株式会社、株式会社ワンディーティー

Taiwan | 中央社 CNA(63)

UK prime ministerial frontrunner Burnham to lay out policy vision focusing on devolution to local areas

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • If Burnham successfully becomes prime minister he will be the UK's 7th prime minister in 10 years

Companies mentioned:工黨、英國改革黨(Reform UK)

陸委會: 中共海警 routinely intrudes into the waters around Dongsha and joins forces with 海調船 to harass the area

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 中共海警 quietly harassed the waters around Dongsha in 2025
  • Starting in June this year

Companies mentioned:陸委會、中共海警、海調船、中共科研船

Sun An-tso released on NT$1 million bail in gun case; prosecutors say he admitted only to possessing a replica gun

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Suspected of making a homemade flamethrower and testing its firepower 7 times in public

Companies mentioned:士林地檢署、士林地院、LINE

China to add Japanese entities to export control list; Beijing says those abiding by the law have nothing to worry about

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • China's Ministry of Commerce announced this morning that it would add 20 Japanese entities to its export control list

Companies mentioned:日本放送協會(NHK)

Hong Kong pro-democracy primary election case defendant released from prison and travels to Japan; held for immigration screening for about 20 hours

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Sentenced to 4 years and 3 months in prison
  • Previously sentenced to more than 一 year in prison

Companies mentioned:日本產經新聞、香港民陣

Hsiao Ching-hung releases debut solo album to encourage those who work hard and persevere to the end

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • After 24 years of ups and downs and waiting
  • July 11 and 12 at Legacy TERA in Taipei
  • September 26 and 27 at Backstage Live in Kaohsiung

Companies mentioned:Hit Fm聯播網、Legacy TERA、Backstage Live

Crop losses in Pingtung top NT$180 million; 農糧署 says agricultural research stations will help guide recovery and replanting

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The area of farmland damaged across the county reached 1,031.6 hectares
  • Accumulated losses exceeded NT$121.53 million
  • In the livestock industry 22 farms have reported disaster losses totaling about NT$6.93 million
  • About 197 hectares of fishery areas were affected with losses of about NT$61.42 million

Companies mentioned:農糧署、農業改良場、民進黨、屏東縣政府

Contact TAIWAN heads to Malaysia to recruit talent on campuses

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Taiwan has a complete semiconductor and electronics industry cluster

Companies mentioned:Contact TAIWAN、拉曼大學、群聯電子、馬來西亞華社研究中心

臻鼎-KY to inject capital into its Thailand subsidiary in a deal worth more than 7.1 billion baht

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The total amount is 7.182 billion baht
  • The transaction involves 11.97 million shares
  • 600 baht per share

Companies mentioned:臻鼎-KY、Avary Singapore Private Limited、Peng Shen Technology (Thailand) Co., Ltd.、鵬鼎國際

Taipei search-and-rescue team heads to Japan for disaster-response training and exchange on international rescue capabilities

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Led 4 members
  • A 6-day journey
  • Nearly 1 million Japanese people took part
  • Invited to participate for the 18th time

Companies mentioned:台北市消防局、東京都政府、台灣搜救隊、中央社

Facing China's pressure, foreign media report Taiwan Coast Guard personnel carry protective charms as they hold the front line

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The 1,000-ton-class patrol vessel Lianjiang
  • More than 2,400 tons
  • The 24-nautical-mile contiguous zone

Companies mentioned:海巡署、路透社、五府千岁

Pingzhen second baseman Chiu Wen-you selected third overall by 台鋼雄鷹

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The 2026 CPBL draft

Companies mentioned:台鋼雄鷹

Wei Chuan Dragons select Liao Yung-chuan second overall; outstanding athletic ability is his advantage

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 20 years old
  • 153 kilometers

Companies mentioned:味全龍隊

Chen Po-kai selected first overall in CPBL draft by the Guardians; will be teammates with his older brother Chen Pin-hung

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 18-year-old shortstop Chen Po-kai
  • Chen Po-kai is 187 centimeters tall

Companies mentioned:富邦悍將

美國 has ranked as the largest exposure country for Taiwanese banks for 43 consecutive quarters as the US-China gap widens to a new record

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Foreign claims of domestic banks based on direct counterparties totaled US$702.6 billion
  • Up 2.50% from the end of December 114
  • Domestic banks' exposure to the US totaled US$209.006 billion
  • Accounting for 29.75%
  • Domestic banks' exposure to China totaled US$49.322 billion
  • Down US$569 million quarter over quarter
  • Domestic banks' exposure to China peaked at US$59.5 billion at the end of 110
  • Domestic banks' exposure to 日本 remained in 5th place at US$38.301 billion
  • Down US$1.814 billion quarter over quarter
  • The yen depreciated 1.92%

Companies mentioned:美國、中國、盧森堡、澳大利亞、日本、香港、英國、新加坡、法國、越南、中央銀行、聯邦準備銀行、日本銀行

Tensions in the Middle East ease; Iranian media say flights between Tehran and Dubai have resumed

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Its passenger volume fell 66% compared with the same period last year

Companies mentioned:伊朗國家電視台、塞佩蘭航空

Taipei Zoo orangutan gives birth by cesarean; rare premature twins need care

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 112 years since the zoo was established
  • After about 3 minutes and 50 seconds
  • In the wild, female orangutans give birth to 1 offspring only every 6 to 8 years
  • 99% are single births

Companies mentioned:台北市立動物園、國立台灣大學生物資源暨農學院附設動物醫院、世界自然保育聯盟、新加坡動物園

Miaoli County launches youth entrepreneurship loans; Chung Tung-chin says loan limits and mechanisms will be reviewed pragmatically on an ongoing basis

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The loan ceiling is NT$2 million
  • A NT$20 million credit guarantee fund was jointly established
  • The county government contributed NT$6 million
  • The credit guarantee fund provided NT$14 million in matching funds
  • Annual interest rate of 1.325%
  • An additional NT$5 million to NT$10 million will be budgeted each year

Companies mentioned:苗栗縣府、中小企業信用保證基金、臺灣銀行、臺灣中小企業銀行、中華郵政

台電 steps up maintenance of equipment in high-load areas to ensure power supply amid high temperatures forecast for the coming week

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A high of 36 degrees Celsius
  • Highs generally around 32 to 35 degrees Celsius.

Companies mentioned:台電

Local authorities plan high-temperature drills for late July; response plans will include a dedicated climate adaptation section

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A temperature of 40 degrees Celsius
  • A total of 34 agencies
  • A field exercise is scheduled for late July

Companies mentioned:環境部、中央社、文化部、國土署

Lagging AI development; market-cap share of leading companies in China, Hong Kong and India declines

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The top 10 companies in China's A-share market and India account for about 19% of the total market capitalization in their respective markets
  • Compared with 26% 一 year ago
  • In the Hong Kong market the concentration of large companies fell from 10%
  • To 9.8%
  • Taiwan's weighted index has surged 54% so far this year, benefiting from foundry leader 台積電
  • South Korea's top 10 companies currently account for 65% of the stock market's total capitalization
  • The concentration of Taiwan's top 10 companies was also 49% 一 year ago
  • Rising to 56%

Companies mentioned:彭博、盛寶金融、台積電、SK海力士、三星電子

Foreign investors sell NT$6 billion worth of 力積電 and add more than 170,000 lots of 友達

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Foreign investors recorded net sales of NT$6.011 billion
  • They sold 26,786 lots of 力積電, the most of any stock
  • 友達: 177,670 lots
  • Taiwan stocks rose 428.14 points today
  • Closing at 44,999.9 points
  • Trading value totaled NT$997.514 billion
  • 三 major institutional investors recorded combined net purchases of NT$3.15 billion
  • Dealers recorded net sales of NT$4.593 billion
  • Investment trusts recorded net purchases of NT$13.754 billion

Companies mentioned:力積電、元大台灣50、華邦電、友達、彩晶、元大台灣50正2、鴻海、旺宏、主動群益美國增長、南茂、玉山金、主動統一全球創新、台泥、台新新光金、嘉晶、聯電、臺企銀、國泰永續高股息、富邦NASDAQ、凱基金

Kyoto train derailment halts service all day and affects 85,000 people; resumption time undecided

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About 85,000 passengers were affected
  • 一 local train carrying 30 passengers
  • The train was traveling at about 20 kilometers per hour at the time
  • About 120 meters from Kyoto Station

Companies mentioned:近鐵

民進黨 central executive and appraisal committee election registration closes; 35 candidates vie for 30 central executive committee seats

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 35 people registered for the central executive committee election
  • 30 central executive committee members are expected to be elected
  • The 30 central executive committee members will then elect 10 standing committee members
  • A total of 13 people registered for the central appraisal committee election
  • 11 seats on the Central Review Committee are expected to be filled
  • 1 person will serve as chair
  • 民進黨 members recently voted to elect 297 national party representatives
  • plus 296 ex officio party representatives, including legislators, city councilors from special municipalities, former party chairs and county and city magistrates
  • These 593 votes will be used to elect members of the Central Executive Committee and Central Review Committee at the party's national congress in July

Companies mentioned:民進黨

Golden Melody Awards 37 draws strong ratings; Sun Shu-mei's performance captivates 929,000 viewers

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The overall average rating was 3.37
  • It attracted 929,000 viewers
  • Cumulative viewership topped 2.31 million
  • Total clicks exceeded 11.9 million
  • The rating reached 4.36

Companies mentioned:台視、YouTube

Heavy rain causes damage; 中華郵政 relaxes claims rules

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Loans range from NT$200,000 to NT$500,000

Companies mentioned:中華郵政

Chinese coast guard vessels intrude into waters near Kinmen; Coast Guard drives them away to defend sovereignty

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 4 China Coast Guard ships
  • The 4th incursion into Kinmen's restricted waters in June
  • About 2 p.m.
  • At around 3 p.m.
  • Around 5:9 p.m.

Companies mentioned:中国海警船、海巡署、海洋委員會海巡署金馬澎分署、第十二巡防区、美、英、德、法

Impact of the two environmental laws: retailers vie for a share of the circular consumption market

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About 6,000 tonnes of coffee grounds are generated each year
  • Last year, more than 800 tonnes of empty milk containers used in business operations were recycled
  • More than 2,200 kilograms of coffee grounds have been recycled to date
  • The program will expand to 2,000 stores by the end of this year
  • Bringing together 60 sustainable brands and recycling activities

Companies mentioned:全家、新光三越、歐萊德

宇隆: Management appointments finalized, operations normal; advancing AI liquid cooling and robotics on twin fronts

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 伸興 holds a 26.06% stake in 宇隆

Companies mentioned:宇隆、伸興、信邦電子

“造山者” screens in Basel, Switzerland; Taiwan's chip miracle dazzles the world

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 60 audience members attended in support

Companies mentioned:台積電

Brazilian civil servants to get time off to watch the World Cup; coach keeping an eye on Japan's goalkeeper

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A giant outdoor viewing venue with capacity for ten thousand people

Companies mentioned:巴西隊、日本隊、帕瑪、切爾西、巴黎聖日耳曼、皇家馬德里

Original前北市刑大偵二隊長涉貪 士林地院判10年6月

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Chen sentenced to 10 years and 6 months in prison
  • He received at least NT$107,525 in improper benefits

Companies mentioned:台北市警察局、台北市刑事警察大隊、北投分局、宜蘭縣警察局、刑事局第九偵查大隊

New online police clearance certificate application system takes effect 7/21; identity verification and payment required first

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Police agencies nationwide received 871,277 applications for police clearance certificates last year
  • About 118,834 of those applicants applied online but did not collect their certificates or pay
  • About 14% of all applications

Companies mentioned:MyData、VISA

Education Ministry to draft teacher occupational safety guidelines to safeguard reasonable disciplinary authority

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 448 cases in the same period last year
  • Fell to 202 cases
  • Original原本逾8成
  • Fell to 22%
  • Another 33% were not accepted
  • 45% were referred for performance assessment

Companies mentioned:教育部、立法院教育及文化委員會

Foreign investors pare back net selling; Taiwan dollar edges up to close at 31.845, easing depreciation concerns for now

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The closing rate was 31.845
  • Foreign investors recorded net sales of NT$331.237 billion on the main board
  • Foreign investors sold a net NT$6.011 billion in Taiwan stocks today
  • Total trading volume in the Taipei and Yuanta foreign exchange markets was US$2.943 billion

Companies mentioned:台灣證券交易所

Taiwan Design Expo to make its Taoyuan debut in September; theme characters unveiled first

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The 2026 Taiwan Design Expo will begin on September 24
  • Through Oct. 11
  • A total of 16 themed exhibitions

Companies mentioned:台灣設計研究院、明道工作室 akibo works、優仕創意 StudioPros

橋檢 prosecutor challenges job performance assessment in court; Kaohsiung High Administrative Court finds no error by 橋檢 and dismisses the case

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Year 113 ROC duty performance assessment

Companies mentioned:橋檢、橋頭地檢署、高雄高等行政法院、LINE

Legislators inspect Unmanned Systems Command; Chen Kuan-ting hopes accompanying measures will be included in the drone bill

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The special budget, which allocates the necessary funds, is capped at NT$210 billion

Companies mentioned:立法院、陸軍無人系統訓練指揮部、國軍、行政院、國民黨、民眾黨

South Korea's national team coach becomes a target of public ire, receives death threats and is barred from restaurants; appointment case under investigation

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • There have been 8 complaints related to Hong Myung-bo's appointment as head coach
  • 1 person claiming to be 41 years old and a U.S. citizen

Companies mentioned:韓國足球協會、韓國中央日報、韓聯社、首爾市警察廳、首爾行政法院

Education Minister Cheng Ying-yao on Changhua Normal University's gender equality case: We will adjust the system and learn from the lessons

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original彰師大輔導諮商系3教授涉性侵遭監院彈劾

Companies mentioned:國立彰化師範大學、教育部

Afternoon thunderstorms expected over the coming week; development of 2 tropical disturbances bears watching

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Highs of 36 degrees expected in Greater Taipei, central and southern Taiwan, and Hualien and Taitung
  • Highs generally around 32 to 35 degrees Celsius.

Companies mentioned:中央社、交通部中央氣象署

Foam from a room at the Nangang High Speed Rail station spills onto the road; Taipei City Fire Department assists with cleanup

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 15 meters wide
  • 20 meters long

Companies mentioned:台灣高鐵

Walsin Lihwa: Stainless steel wire rod prices to remain unchanged in July to maintain customer competitiveness

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July prices for stainless steel wire rod products

Companies mentioned:華新麗華

Heavy rain possible in mountainous areas of Hsinchu County and Nantou; localized downpours expected north of Yunlin and in Yilan and Hualien

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Localized heavy rain or torrential rain expected in mountainous areas of Hsinchu County and Nantou County

Companies mentioned:中央氣象署

Yellow alert lifted for the Wanlixi landslide-dammed lake; warning to be issued 24 hours before overflow

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The Wanlixi landslide-dammed lake has a maximum water-storage elevation of about 1,080 meters
  • Water level: 1,068 meters
  • Water storage: 2.5942 million cubic meters
  • About 61.7% of total capacity
  • People in affected areas can be evacuated within 2 hours

Companies mentioned:台鐵公司

Sun An-tso indicted on firearms and other charges; Shilin District Court grants bail of NT$1 million

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Released on NT$1 million bail
  • Payment of NT$5,000 per video
  • NT$25,000 in total
  • Priced between NT$10,000 and NT$20,000

Companies mentioned:某公司

Financial figure surnamed Yu indicted on fraud and embezzlement charges involving more than NT$500 million

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of more than NT$500 million
  • Lent US$10 million to Lin Boshi
  • Earned a US$1.5 million brokerage commission
  • Mr. Xia and Mr. Lin could each contribute US$37 million
  • Lent US$15 million to Mr. Xia for his investment
  • Transferred US$12 million to Mr. Lin
  • Defrauded him of a US$1.8 million commission
  • Proceeds of crime totaled more than NT$524.06 million

Companies mentioned:台玻集團、實聯精密化學、偉章公司、立基發展、渥德美

South Korea to invest more than 37 trillion won to build new semiconductor clusters and AI data centers

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • South Korea will invest nearly US$1.2 trillion over the next few years
  • Equivalent to more than NT$37 trillion
  • About NT$16.6 trillion
  • Original韓國政府也宣布將在未來10年內,砸下1000兆韓元
  • About NT$20.6 trillion
  • South Korea will invest 550 trillion won in AI data centers
  • The total power generation capacity of AI data centers will exceed 18.4 gigawatts
  • Supplying 1 million tonnes of industrial water daily is feasible

Companies mentioned:三星電子、SK海力士

31-year-old woman has difficulty urinating after cancer surgery; innovative procedure helps her return to normal life

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A 31-year-old woman
  • Residual urine volume has fallen to below 200 milliliters
  • About 20% to 40%
  • The prevalence rate is more likely to exceed 1/3

Companies mentioned:中国医藥大學附設醫院

Taiwan-Japan team joins forces to record music for a live-action Kiki's Delivery Service

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Live-action Kiki's Delivery Service musical: 2026 new symphonic production
  • The new 2026 symphonic production of the live-action Kiki's Delivery Service musical will run at the National Theater in Taipei from July 10 to 19

Companies mentioned:牛耳藝術、日本富士電視台、RKX團隊、東寶、中央社、SOGO百貨

Illegal dumping of waste in Houlong, Miaoli; prosecutors, police and environmental authorities expose fake recycling operation

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About 70 metric tons of interior debris, including a mixture of garbage, waste plastic foam and waste wood
  • About 60 metric tons of Class D general industrial waste, including “D-0299 waste plastic mixtures” and “D-1801 general waste generated by business activities,” were transported from the company of an operator surnamed Bai to the site for illegal removal and processing
  • The defendant surnamed Bai completed payment of NT$519,914 in substitute performance costs
  • Ordered to pay deferred prosecution fees of up to NT$550,000

Companies mentioned:後龍公司寮、桃園市廢機動車輛回收處理商業同業公會、客運公司、再利用機構

永豐餘 steps up energy strategy; 永餘智能 wins Chiayi-Tainan disaster-prevention microgrid project

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 7 locations: Madou, Qigu and Nanhua districts in Tainan City, and Budai, Yizhu, Dongshi and Liujiao townships in Chiayi County
  • Continuous power supply for 72 hours

Companies mentioned:永豐餘、永餘智能、台塑新智能

永悅健康 receives investment from 永齡 and 佳格; set to list on the Innovation Board at the end of July

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Revenue for the first 3 quarters of 2025 was NT$305 million
  • Loss attributable to owners of the parent company was NT$139 million
  • Loss per share was NT$3.34
  • Health product sales and e-commerce operations accounted for 17%
  • Public-sector projects accounted for 13%

Companies mentioned:H2U永悅健康、永齡基金會、佳綸生技、佳格食品、鴻海

Japanese media: China courts allies to criticize Japan's new militarism, widening diplomatic front

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • China-Japan ties have continued to deteriorate since Sanae Takaichi responded to questions in the Diet about a Taiwan contingency last November
  • China has criticized measures by the Takaichi administration, including higher defense spending and the deployment of long-range missiles, labeling these security policies “new-type militarism” and issuing a warning in a diplomatic white paper released on the 17th
  • North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at a key meeting of the Workers' Party of Korea held from June 20 to 22
  • Japan had just held foreign ministers' talks with Mongolia on June 9
  • China and Mongolia issued a joint document after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Mongolia from June 13 to 15
  • A joint statement issued by China and Myanmar on June 17
  • A joint statement issued by China and Bangladesh on June 26

Companies mentioned:日本经济新闻

National Land Greening briefing kicks off in Chiayi; 環境部 invites public to plant trees

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 32 old trees in Chiayi City
  • 2,000 mahogany trees on Shixian Road
  • 50 sessions are planned

Companies mentioned:環境部、嘉義大學、中央研究院環境變遷研究中心、林業保育署、水利署、國家公園署

Pakistan says its strike on Afghanistan targeted militants; 塔利班 reports civilian casualties

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 36 civilians killed
  • 163 people injured
  • 25 militants

Companies mentioned:塔利班、法新社

China expands export controls; Japanese government protests and demands their withdrawal

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:三井E&S株式會社、日本放送協會(NHK)、每日新聞、共同社

ASEAN Briefing, June 29, 2026

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • GDP growth of as much as 11.9%
  • Second-half local gross regional product (GRDP) growth targets each raised to 11%
  • 2/5 of monthly income goes toward family responsibilities
  • Survey of 1,074 respondents in Singapore
  • 81% of young people aged 18 to 24
  • 75% of respondents aged 25 to 34
  • Fertilizer prices, particularly urea, fell 4.6% in June

Companies mentioned:宏利金融集團、Manulife、惠譽、BMI、瑙塔亞馬鈴薯種植者協會、泰國銀行、Bank of Thailand、曼谷郵報、Bangkok Post、柬中時報、雅加達環球報、Jakarta Globe

Slip of the tongue calling someone “so old” hurt 嚴藝文; 林廷憶 says, “Director, I'm sorry”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:嚴藝文、林廷憶、一把青、曹瑞原、時候A Time、加拿大羽絨衣品牌

Original青創貸款9.5成保證額度提高至150萬元 7月上路

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original將適用信用保證基金9.5成保證成數的新增貸款歸戶金額上限,由新台幣100萬元提高至150萬元
  • A cumulative 120,508 loans covered
  • About NT$95.601 billion in guarantees provided
  • Helped young entrepreneurs obtain about NT$102.883 billion in financing
  • Average financing per Youth Entrepreneurship Loan borrower rose from NT$871,000 in year 109
  • Increasing year by year to NT$1.49 million in year 115

Companies mentioned:日日好食、那森丘國際

Realtek partners with the Hsinchu branch of the victims' support association, donating NT$5 million over 10 years for long-term care for victims' families

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Donates NT$500,000 annually
  • For 10 consecutive years

Companies mentioned:瑞昱半導體股份有限公司、犯罪被害人保護協會新竹分會

Original財政部推用地簡化移交 前5月達成率逾6成

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Completed registration changes for more than 3,000 parcels, transferring management authority
  • Original執行率逾6成
  • Total area nearly 337 hectares
  • Target for this year is 4,700 parcels

Companies mentioned:財政部、財政部國產署

財政部: NT$500 cloud-invoice prize pool could grow to 4.25 million sets in the second half

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • NT$500 exclusive prize for cloud invoices in each draw
  • Original最高可望增開至405至425萬組
  • Cloud invoice usage rate nationwide reached 67%
  • Downloads have exceeded 8 million
  • The special NT$500 cloud-invoice prize for the 1-to-6-month period this year has been expanded by 700,000 sets
  • The number of prize sets was raised from 3.15 million to 3.85 million
  • Original增開下半年雲端發票專屬獎組數,可望再增加20至40萬組

Companies mentioned:財政部、財政資訊中心

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