# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-01 00:00–03:00 JST One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 20 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 11 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link. ## 株式会社プエンテ releases free practical guide to “hiring” AI as an employee — 4 steps for executives and a “knowledge compounding loop” for making it stick - Published: 2026-07-01T00:58:53+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000161935.html - anchor: #n1273907 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社プエンテ、ChatGPT、Claude、PUENTE Skill Curator Facts: - Put it into words on 1 page ## リジェネソーム to exhibit at IVS Startup Market at IVS2026, Japan’s largest startup conference / July 2 (DAY2) at Kyoto Miyakomesse - Published: 2026-07-01T00:10:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000123.000140650.html - anchor: #n1273796 - Companies mentioned: リジェネソーム株式会社、スペースシードホールディングス株式会社、Headline Japan Facts: - July 1–3, 2026 - What will be needed for humanity to expand its living sphere on the moon by 2040 - Demonstrate anti-aging technology that extends healthy life expectancy by 2030 ## Launch of information systems support brand “HANZuOn（ハンゾー）” - Published: 2026-07-01T00:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000180322.html - anchor: #n1273811 - Companies mentioned: アイエスクリエーション株式会社、HANZuOn（ハンゾー） Facts: - Free vulnerability assessments for “HANZuOn Lite” limited to the first 10 companies - Launching on July 1, 2026 ## [Free to enter; grand prize is 100,000 yen in Amazon gift cards] Submissions open for the 2nd AED Senryu Contest! Yasumirie joins as special judge - Published: 2026-07-01T00:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000185073.html - anchor: #n1273810 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社クオリティー、AEDコム Facts: - 100,000 yen in Amazon gift cards - A total of 4,632 poems were submitted from across Japan for the 1st contest - 5 excellence award winners - 10 honorable mentions - Up to 3 works per person ## レピオス・ソリューションズ合同会社 to begin sales of AI-powered Clarius HD3 Series wireless ultrasound scanners for cosmetic medicine and plastic surgery on July 1, 2026 - Published: 2026-07-01T00:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000185888.html - anchor: #n1273809 - Companies mentioned: レピオス・ソリューションズ合同会社、丸文株式会社、Clarius Mobile Health社 Facts: - Starting July 1, 2026 - More than 70 countries worldwide - August 18, 2026 ## Make your iPhone 17e look its best with a case that makes its presence all but disappear. - Published: 2026-07-01T00:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000038490.html - anchor: #n1273808 - Companies mentioned: アンドデザイン株式会社、MYNUS、Apple Inc. Facts: - As thin as approximately 0.5mm at its thinnest point - Weighs just 16g - Price: 5,500 yen (tax included) - Wireless charging supports the Qi standard, up to 7.5W ## GSTV to launch official app on July 1, “GSTV Day” - Published: 2026-07-01T00:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000065598.html - anchor: #n1273807 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社GSTV、GSTV Facts: - From “GSTV Day” on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 ## [Rebranding announcement] Entertainment app “カラキャス,” with more than 300,000 registered users, becomes “キャラフル.” Evolving into a next-generation platform that champions the concept of “human IoT” in the AI era and connects individual personalities to corporate marketing value - Published: 2026-07-01T00:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000048.000074922.html - anchor: #n1273806 - Companies mentioned: カラフルキャスティング株式会社、カラキャス、キャラフル Facts: - Starting July 1, 2026 - Capital: 325,000,000 yen ## 『疎まれ聖女、やり直し人生で公爵様の妹君の家庭教師になる@COMIC』『辺境の魔女と白い竜の幸せな森暮らし@COMIC』注目の2作品が「コミックシーモア」にて7/1より独占先行配信開始!! - Published: 2026-07-01T00:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000144.000174060.html - anchor: #n1273805 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社TOブックス、コミックシーモア Facts: - 2 series - Starting 7/1 (Wed.) ## 【どうとんぼり神座】世界的人気アニメ『パウ・パトロール』新作映画コラボ開催！この夏だけの特別な「お子さまセット」登場！ - Published: 2026-07-01T00:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000149.000099943.html - anchor: #n1273804 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社理想実業、どうとんぼり神座、パウ・パトロール、Spin Master Ltd、Viacom International inc、株式会社ZIPANGU、株式会社RSJ GLOBAL HOLDINGS、株式会社プロデュースカンパニー、株式会社理想製麺、フーズパレット Facts: - Starting Wednesday, July 1 - Wednesday, September 30 - [Price] ¥600 (tax included) - [Price] 860 yen and up (tax included) - New movie opens Friday, July 24 - 127 locations in Japan - 2 locations overseas ## 【どうとんぼり神座】New commercial “Summer Appetite Has Arrived” starring actor 岡田将生 and 志田彩良 to debut Wednesday, July 1 - Published: 2026-07-01T00:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000150.000099943.html - anchor: #n1273803 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社理想実業、どうとんぼり神座、株式会社ZIPANGU、株式会社RSJ GLOBAL HOLDINGS、株式会社プロデュースカンパニー、株式会社理想製麺、フーズパレット Facts: - 127 locations in Japan - 2 locations overseas - July 1, 2026 ## Troublemaker “カナタ” takes the first step toward becoming a prize money champion!? Episode 7, “カナタの成長,” of the 2026 Boat Race commercial series 『ゼロからプロへ マチダ教官物語』 - Published: 2026-07-01T00:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000160.000157135.html - anchor: #n1273802 - Companies mentioned: 一般財団法人BOATRACE振興会、Panasonic、Amazon Facts: - Amazon gift card worth 5,000 yen ## 皮膚科学発想のスキンケアブランド、キールズから9月4日(金)新登場！スピード違反級⁉「3Dぷるツヤ美容液」で速浸透*¹！ - Published: 2026-07-01T00:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000183.000023409.html - anchor: #n1273801 - Companies mentioned: キールズ、日本ロレアル株式会社 Facts: - Peaks at age 25 - Declines by approximately 1% each year - As many as 15 types of collagen - 30mL: 6,930 yen (tax included) - 50mL: 10,450 yen (tax included) ## [On sale today] The hugely popular series 超ハピエン『ブラットテイマー/ジョーカー cheers!』 is packed with special features!! │ 大洋図書 - Published: 2026-07-01T00:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000341.000118288.html - anchor: #n1273800 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社大洋図書、アニメイト、コミコミスタジオ、とらのあな、ホーリンラブブックス、ブックライブ、ブッコミ、emo cafe原宿店 Facts: - 「ブラットテイマー/ジョーカー cheers!」全5話 - Available as an e-book starting Friday, 7/3! - Event period: June 5, 2026, 10:00–November 2, 23:59 - Event dates: July 8, 2026–July 26, 2026 ## [On sale today!!] Straightforward love VS obsessive love 『ラブシック探偵事務所』 - Published: 2026-07-01T00:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000343.000118288.html - anchor: #n1273799 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社大洋図書、アニメイト、コミコミスタジオ、とらのあな、ホーリンラブブックス、ihr HertZ&CRAFT Facts: - Application period: Monday, 6/29, 12:30 - Wednesday, 7/8, 23:59 ## FMヨコハマ Summer Campaign 2026 “Shonan King” kicks off July 18! - Published: 2026-07-01T00:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000477.000034658.html - anchor: #n1273798 - Companies mentioned: FMヨコハマ、横浜エフエム放送、秦基博、ウエインズトヨタ神奈川、ダスキンレントオール、日産神奈川 Facts: - Saturday, July 18, 2026–Monday, August 31 - FMヨコハマ (84.7 MHz) ## Recruit’s web commercials for various services, “Rhythm Gag Relay,” in 5 installments, bring together popular “rhythm gag comedians,” including 小島 よしお, チョコレートプラネット, 藤崎マーケット, 狩野 英孝 and 永野! - Published: 2026-07-01T00:00:02+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003218.000011414.html - anchor: #n1273797 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社リクルート、スーモカウンター、ホットペッパービューティー、じゃらん、Airペイ、カーセンサー、小島 よしお、チョコレートプラネット、藤崎マーケット、狩野 英孝、永野 Facts: - 5 popular “rhythm gag comedian” acts - Available starting Wednesday, July 1 - The YouTube channel “チョコレートプラネット チャンネル” has more than 2.49 million subscribers ## Make your own gelato, even for individuals and small shops. O.HAYA launches its easy, small-batch OEM service on July 1 - Published: 2026-06-30T23:57:46+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000150957.html - anchor: #n1273762 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社FOREST BANK、FOREST BANK Facts: - Has a track record of working with more than 300 companies in gelato OEM - Starting July 1, 2026 ## 【AGIRobots】Factory material-handling demonstration featuring the AGIRobots Worker mobile semi-humanoid robot - Published: 2026-06-30T23:56:36+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000152095.html - anchor: #n1273763 - Companies mentioned: AGIRobots株式会社 ## オンラインでリアルタイムに『観る・知る ”京のまち” まなび』～京都市観光協会による”祇園祭エリア ライブ映像”を「ねこだま」でも同時配信！ - Published: 2026-06-30T23:50:01+09:00 - Source: Japan | PR TIMES - Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000168199.html - anchor: #n1273764 - Companies mentioned: 株式会社旦、京都市観光協会 Facts: - Streaming is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 10 - 配信日時 2026年7月10日（金）～24日（金） - 対象: elementary and junior high school students (ages 8–15) ## Investors optimistic about U.S.-Iran peace prospects; AI boom lifts European stocks - Published: 2026-07-01T01:50:48+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607010003.aspx - anchor: #n1274009 - Companies mentioned: 倫敦FTSE 100指數、法蘭克福DAX指數、巴黎CAC 40指數 Facts: - 倫敦FTSE 100指數 rose 12.9 points, or 0.12% - 法蘭克福DAX指數 rose 368.92 points, or 1.5% - 巴黎CAC 40指數 rose 36.66 points, or 0.44% ## Su Chiao-hui calls for digital transformation in Zhonghe; Lee Chuan backs young chefs going global - Published: 2026-07-01T01:00:41+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607010002.aspx - anchor: #n1273918 - Companies mentioned: 台灣國際年輕廚師協會 Facts: - More than 500 people packed the venue - Annual subsidy of NT$180,000 - Raised to NT$240,000 ## Shen Hao-wei hits extra-inning walk-off 2-run homer as Guardians notch 500th win in team history - Published: 2026-07-01T00:50:39+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606300407.aspx - anchor: #n1273886 - Companies mentioned: 富邦悍將、統一7-ELEVEn獅隊 Facts: - Won 6-5 - Marked 富邦悍將's 500th win in team history - In the 11th inning of extra innings - Walk-off 2-run homer - Record of 34 wins and 26 losses ## U.S. Supreme Court rules states may bar transgender athletes from school sports competitions - Published: 2026-07-01T00:47:36+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606300406.aspx - anchor: #n1273875 - Companies mentioned: アメリカ最高裁判所、法新社、真実社群、中央社 Facts: - More than 20 Republican-led states ## 楊双子親解漫遊錄餐桌密碼 總統：讓世界看到台灣故事 - Published: 2026-07-01T00:26:15+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202606300405.aspx - anchor: #n1273834 - Companies mentioned: 楊双子、金翎、中央社 Facts: - Immigrants who came to Taiwan in the 17th century ## UK prime minister unveils defense investment plan, proposes additional £15 billion to modernize armed forces - Published: 2026-07-01T00:17:32+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606300404.aspx - anchor: #n1273822 - Companies mentioned: 英國首相施凱爾、希利、柏南、英國總工會（GMB）、羅伯茲 Facts: - An additional £15 billion will be invested - About NT$630 billion - UK annual defense spending will approach £80 billion - Defense spending equal to 3.5% of gross domestic product (GDP) - A budget of £5 billion was allocated ## Hooper invited to CP3菁英後衛訓練營; NBA star Curry also took part - Published: 2026-07-01T00:17:30+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606300403.aspx - anchor: #n1273823 - Companies mentioned: CP3菁英後衛訓練營、NBA、金州勇士、NCAA Facts: - One of 12 college athletes invited from across the United States ## Han Seong-sook becomes South Korea's second female prime minister; former Naver CEO came from the tech industry - Published: 2026-07-01T00:05:27+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202606300402.aspx - anchor: #n1273775 - Companies mentioned: Naver Facts: - South Korea's 50th prime minister - 166 votes in favor - 1 invalid vote ## Taipei's summer youth program gets underway; Chiang Wan-an leads team in public safety inspections to protect young people - Published: 2026-06-30T23:54:23+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202606300401.aspx - anchor: #n1273749 - Companies mentioned: 台北市政府、台北市警察局、松山分局、社會局、教育局、衛生局、消防局、商業處、都發局 ## 森保一輸球深鞠躬 韓球評反諷洪明甫：有那麼難嗎？ - Published: 2026-06-30T23:52:21+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202606300400.aspx - anchor: #n1273750 - Companies mentioned: 森保一、朴文成、洪明甫、Xports News Facts: - Read a statement lasting about 2 minutes ## How are day surgeries covered? 金管會: inpatient benefits payable if 3 criteria are met - Published: 2026-06-30T23:52:18+09:00 - Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA - Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202606300399.aspx - anchor: #n1273751 - Companies mentioned: 金管會、台大醫院、國泰人壽、國壽 Facts: - Surgeries that previously required 2.5 days of hospitalization may gradually shift to “day surgery” - Eligible patients are disabled people unable to leave home due to 3 types of infections, including pneumonia, urinary tract infections and soft-tissue infections - A total of 3 companies in the industry are interested in piloting home acute-care insurance policies (including 國壽)