# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-01 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 2 of 3

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 156 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 90 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## “New-generation Shibuya-kei” act End Must Be to perform a special live show with the 2 vocalists of COSA NOSTRA at BLUE NOTE PLACE

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000148177.html
- anchor: #n1286109
- Companies mentioned: End Must Be、COSA NOSTRA、Non-linear Records、Original Love、THE THRILL、米米CLUB、オルケスタ・デ・ラ・ルス

Facts:
- 1F seats: ¥4,500 (tax included)
- 2F seats: ¥3,500 (tax included)

## フジ建設株式会社 signs “Meigin Positive Impact Finance” agreement with 名古屋銀行

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000124814.html
- anchor: #n1286108
- Companies mentioned: フジ建設株式会社、名古屋銀行

Facts:
- Loan amount
- Loan and monitoring period

## “8×8 MUSIC FESTIVAL 2027,” a regional revitalization project connecting the future of the Chikugo region through music and culture, announced

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000021.000144762.html
- anchor: #n1286107
- Companies mentioned: 8×8 MUSIC FESTIVAL実行委員会、edition

Facts:
- Around April 2027 (planned)

## [coca] “Wearable UV protection”: Tiered hoodie packed with everything adult women want is becoming a hit!

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000150943.html
- anchor: #n1286106
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社adapt retailing、coca

Facts:
- 98.08% UV protection
- Price: 2,990 yen (including tax)

## Hyadain and Nobunaga Shimazaki team up! TOHO’s first animated music video for “Mofu Mofu Music Caravan,” “Shitemitai,” released today! Comment from Nobunaga Shimazaki!

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000054370.html
- anchor: #n1286105
- Companies mentioned: 東宝株式会社、TOHO animation RECORDS

Facts:
- 3rd single
- ⓒ2026 TOHO CO., LTD.

## “Yunai,” a new artist developed by Mawari and signed to an agency agreement with Avex, releases debut song “Blue Coffee Mug” simultaneously worldwide

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000070300.html
- anchor: #n1286104
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Mawari、エイベックス・ミュージック・クリエイティヴ株式会社

Facts:
- 2026.7.1 Digital Release

## マウスコンピューター × VSING collaboration event! A 15.6-inch laptop to be given away at an in-store event!

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000061580.html
- anchor: #n1286103
- Companies mentioned: マウスコンピューター、VSING、株式会社ダイナモアミューズメント

Facts:
- 72 locations worldwide
- 25 years of “expertise”

## ゲットワークス launches a domestic and international technician training program focused on liquid-cooling equipment to meet growing demand for containerized data centers for liquid-cooled GPU servers

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000034.000141706.html
- anchor: #n1286102
- Companies mentioned: ゲットワークス、AI関連事業者

Facts:
- More than 300 containerized data centers
- More than 30 cooling and power design patterns
- 1年間で50～100名の技術者を育て
- Current monthly production capacity for containerized data centers is approximately 70 units
- Track record of building more than 300 units (more than 270 20ft units and more than 30 40ft units)
- More than 3,000 servers
- More than 10,000 GPUs

## For entertaining clients or a special girls’ night out. The Yurakucho branch of the new upscale brand カラオケ金のまねきねこ has begun offering a new party course featuring authentic cuisine.

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000041.000178734.html
- anchor: #n1286101
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コシダカ、株式会社コシダカホールディングス、カラオケ金のまねきねこ、カラオケまねきねこ

Facts:
- Price: 6,000 yen per person (tax included)
- Price: 5,000 yen per person (tax included)
- Price: 4,000 yen per person (tax included)
- Unlimited drinks from a selection of 61 or more beverages
- [Premium] +2,500 yen (tax included)
- [Standard] +2,000 yen (tax included)
- 813 stores in 5 countries worldwide, including Japan
- Revenue: 69.387 billion yen

## Mouse Computer × VSING Shibuya collaboration event to be held on July 18 (Sat.)

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000166479.html
- anchor: #n1286100
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 シン・コーポレーション、株式会社マウスコンピューター、iiyama

Facts:
- To be held on July 18, 2026 (Sat.)
- 15:00～22:00
- 1 winner
- 23.8-inch display

## TOKIZA and Sakura Internet to co-host AI workshop “Shiga AI Makers—Non-engineers, you’re more than welcome!” on July 3

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000157469.html
- anchor: #n1286099
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リーフワークス、さくらインターネット株式会社、一般社団法人co.shiga、Shi-Zebra

Facts:
- Capacity: Approximately 30 people
- Membership fee: 5,000 yen
- Capital: ¥10,000,000

## 株式会社ミックウェア announces results for the fiscal year ended February 2026

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000022552.html
- anchor: #n1286098
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ミックウェア、本田技研工業株式会社、トヨタ自動車株式会社、Frost & Sullivan、Nasdaq

Facts:
- Revenue for the fiscal year ended February 2026 was 21.9 billion yen
- Up 3.7% from 21.1 billion yen in the previous fiscal year
- Gross profit for the fiscal year ended February 2026 was 8 billion yen
- Up 8.9% from 7.4 billion yen in the previous fiscal year
- Gross margin for the fiscal year ended February 2026 was 36.8%
- Operating profit for the fiscal year ended February 2026 was 2.4 billion yen
- Up 9.4% from 2.2 billion yen in the previous fiscal year
- Net income for the fiscal year ended February 2026 was 1.6 billion yen
- Up 19.6% from 1.4 billion yen in the previous fiscal year
- Basic earnings per 1 share and diluted earnings per 1 share for the fiscal year ended February 2026 were 28.58 yen

## “Talent agency seeks VTubers.” PANDORA and クィーンズアベニュー to hold VTuber audition

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000057.000159425.html
- anchor: #n1286097
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社PANDORA、クィーンズアベニュー、人類羽化計画：Project YOHANE

Facts:
- Application period: July 1, 2026 (Wed.)–July 14, 2026 (Tue.), 23:59

## ネッスー、ふるさと納税でこども支援もできる「こどもふるさと便」に旭川市のロングライフ牛乳プロジェクトを追加

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000062.000113664.html
- anchor: #n1286096
- Companies mentioned: ネッスー株式会社、旭川市、日本テトラパック社、くみあい乳業、認定NPO法人グッドネーバーズ・ジャパン

Facts:
- Survey finds awareness of long-life milk in Japan remains in the 10% range
- A survey by 日本テトラパック社 found that only about 12% of respondents said they understood what it was

## Focus on “satisfaction after starting a relationship,” not matching rates. AI-era dating app ヨイトキ（Yoitoki） updates its romance and matchmaking content, “恋活ラボ”

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000082.000175846.html
- anchor: #n1286095
- Companies mentioned: OLA PARTY JAPAN株式会社、株式会社イード、株式会社IBJ、LiPro、心結びAI、Yoitoki

Facts:
- 48.8% of people who met someone through a matchmaking service went on to date that person
- 205 men and women in their 20s to 60s and older who used matchmaking services in 2025
- Survey conducted among 4,879 men and women seeking marriage

## [Release date announced and final trailer unveiled!] “Tomochika Suspense Theater II” set to premiere on YouTube at 21:00 on July 17!

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000086.000029439.html
- anchor: #n1286094
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SUPER MARKIT、フィルムエストTV

Facts:
- Viewed 4.98 million times on YouTube

## ティソ expands its cycling collection: launches PR100 ツール・ド・フランス 2026 Special Edition and PR100 Cycling Edition

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000157.000019915.html
- anchor: #n1286093
- Companies mentioned: TISSOT、ティソ、A.S.O.、Amaury Sport Organisation、国際自転車競技連合、UCI、ツール・ド・フランス、ブエルタ・ア・エスパーニャ、NBA、MotoGP™、デイミアン・リラード、エネア・バスティアニーニ、プリモシュ・ログリッチ、河村勇輝

Facts:
- Founded in 1853
- 40mm case with black PVD sandblasted finish
- Available in 2 sizes: 34mm and 40mm
- ティソ PR100 ツール・ド・フランス 2026 Special Edition: 70,400 yen (tax included)
- ティソ PR100 Cycling Edition 40mm: 46,200 yen (tax included)
- ティソ PR100 Cycling Edition 34mm: 46,200 yen (tax included)
- Water-resistant to 10 atmospheres (100 m/330 feet)

## Insta360 launches limited-time “Super Deals” sale

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000164.000052813.html
- anchor: #n1286092
- Companies mentioned: Insta360、LEICA、AMIRO、Think Bold Fund

Facts:
- X5 (12% off)
- X4 Air (up to 20% off)
- Ace Pro 2 (up to 12% off)
- GO Ultra (up to 12% off)
- Flow series (up to 20% off)
- Link series (up to 25% off)
- Insta360 Snap (15% off)
- Insta360 Mic Pro (10% off)
- Insta360, founded in 2015

## The latest suspense hit in the much-talked-about “back-in-the-day” style on YouTube! Special screening of “Tomochika Suspense Theater II” with Tomochika in attendance announced!

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000181.000045787.html
- anchor: #n1286091
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヒューマックスエンタテインメント、フィルムエストTV、友近サスペンス劇場Ⅱ製作委員会

Facts:
- Price: ¥4,000

## Luxury Card relaunches its members-only online community on coorum

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000250.000030943.html
- anchor: #n1286090
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Asobica、ラグジュアリーカード合同会社、coorum

Facts:
- More than 60% of all members

## TV anime “Hana-Kimi” LINE stickers and LINE themes now available

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000278.000074967.html
- anchor: #n1286089
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エムアップホールディングス、株式会社Creative Plus、白泉社

Facts:
- 100 LINE Coins (sticker shop)
- ¥250 (LINE STORE)
- 150 LINE Coins (sticker shop)
- ¥370 (LINE STORE)
- The series has sold more than 17 million copies

## 「イナズマイレブン 英雄たちのヴィクトリーロード ～情熱のイナズマフィエスタ～ in 志摩スペイン村」開催！

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000329.000066407.html
- anchor: #n1286088
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イーディス、株式会社オリグレス、レベルファイブ

Facts:
- 2026年7月4日(土)～9月17日(日)
- [Admission] 1,500 yen (tax included)
- 【料 金】1 回 880 円(税込)

## Event-exclusive merchandise arrives! Limited-time shops to open in Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto in conjunction with the release of ディズニー and ピクサー’s latest film, “Toy Story 5”

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000341.000095831.html
- anchor: #n1286087
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マリモクラフト、ディズニー、ピクサー

Facts:
- 6 event-exclusive merchandise items
- At least 2,000 yen, tax included
- 2026年7月7日(火)～7月20日(月祝)
- 2026年7月8日(水)～7月21日(火)
- 2026年7月29日(水)～8月11日(火祝)

## [New release] INNOCN launches the 34-inch flat IPS ultrawide monitor “34C1R”.

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000367.000090223.html
- anchor: #n1286086
- Companies mentioned: INNOCN、Amazon

Facts:
- 34-inch, 21:9 ultrawide monitor
- High refresh rate of up to 180Hz
- 3440×1440 (UWQHD) resolution
- Regular price: 44,680 yen (tax included)
- Launch price: 38,980 yen (tax included)
- Available for purchase at 37,980 yen (tax included)

## [GOKUMIN] With a scorching summer expected amid two high-pressure systems, stock up on cooling bedding for Amazon Prime Day | Early sale starts July 7

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000399.000036491.html
- anchor: #n1286085
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KURUKURU、GOKUMIN、Amazon、ウェザーニュース

Facts:
- Cumulative sales for the series: 2 million sheets
- Amazon Prime Day early sale (from July 7, 2026)
- Early sale period: July 7, 2026 (Tue.), 0:00–July 9 (Thu.), 23:59
- 本セール期間：2026年7月10日(金) 0:00 〜 7月13日(月) 23:59

## At last, the broadcast begins! A world destined for “conflict.” What are the workings of this world that await there…? The anime “LV999 no Murabito” begins streaming exclusively on DMM TV from Wednesday, July 1!

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000415.000122725.html
- anchor: #n1286084
- Companies mentioned: 合同会社DMM.com、DMM TV、ABEMA TV、KADOKAWA

Facts:
- From 24:00 on Wednesday, July 1
- DMM Premium membership (550 yen per month, tax included; 650 yen per month, tax included, for subscriptions through the App Store or Google Play)

## 2026-27 season roster finalized: Comment from GM 落慶久 on team composition

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000438.000037407.html
- anchor: #n1286083
- Companies mentioned: 茨城ロボッツ、りそなグループ、B.LEAGUE、大阪エヴェッサ、アルバルク東京、琉球ゴールデンキングス、NBL、メルボルン・ユナイテッド、シドニー・キングス、三遠ネオフェニックス、アルティーリ千葉、信州ブレイブウォリアーズ、島根スサノオマジック、長崎ヴェルカ、宇都宮ブレックス、EASL

Facts:
- The medium- to long-term goal of “becoming Japan’s best by the 2030-31 season”
- A large 191-cm combo guard
- A large 211-cm center

## A collection of goods featuring designs from the ディズニー＆ピクサー film series “Toy Story” is set to launch!

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000546.000053064.html
- anchor: #n1286082
- Companies mentioned: 松竹株式会社、ディズニー、ピクサー

Facts:
- 2026, the year marking the 30th anniversary of its release in Japan
- Launching July 3 (Friday), 2026
- A total of 5 items will be released

## バーバリー announces new campaign “Escape to the Countryside,” created with Moses Martin

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000615.000002612.html
- anchor: #n1286081
- Companies mentioned: バーバリー、People I’ve Met

Facts:
- バーバリー’s 2026 fall collection

## [Riso Kyoiku Group] Competing for “0.01 seconds” at the home of karuta ─ Sponsorship of the “48th National High School Competitive Karuta Championship”

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000793.000077507.html
- anchor: #n1286080
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リソー教育グループ、TOMAS

Facts:
- Just 8 participating schools
- More than 50 schools
- Saturday, July 18, 2026

## Post-event online sales begin for 二哈と彼の白猫師尊 × THEキャラCAFE!

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000982.000069812.html
- anchor: #n1286079
- Companies mentioned: THEキャラ、晋江文学城、株式会社コンテンツシード

Facts:
- Price: ¥605 (tax included)
- Price: 4,290 yen each, tax included
- Price: 1,980 yen each (tax included)
- Price: 1,320 yen each (tax included)
- Price: 1,210 yen each (tax included)

## “Otomeito Party 2026” to accept a second round of applications for JTB travel plans starting today; cast character information for the exclusive “M∞ Card” bonus revealed!

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001050.000080401.html
- anchor: #n1286078
- Companies mentioned: アイディアファクトリー株式会社、JTB、株式会社アズプロジェクト、株式会社ハイエストクルー、デザインファクトリー株式会社

Facts:
- 2026年9月12日（土）・13日（日）に東京国際フォーラム ホールAにて開催する
- Applications for the second round of the JTB travel plan exclusively for “Otomeito Party 2026” opened today, Wednesday, July 1, at 12:00.
- Application period: July 1, 2026, 12:00–July 12, 23:59
- Special seat: 28,000 yen
- S Seat: 9,800 yen
- S Seat (with bonus): 12,800 yen
- A seats: 8,800 yen
- A Seat (with bonus): 11,800 yen
- B Seat: 7,800 yen
- B seat (with bonus): 10,8

## Tower Records takes on a new challenge ahead of its 50th anniversary in 3 years, launching the “100 DREAM PROJECT,” an artist development project for kids and teens

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001417.000025445.html
- anchor: #n1286077
- Companies mentioned: タワーレコード株式会社、株式会社NTTドコモ、株式会社タカラトミー

Facts:
- 50th anniversary in 2029
- 100 DREAM PROJECT
- Cumulative shipments of 2.45 million units

## Summer Hawaiian shirts go on sale from “AVIREX”!

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001475.000009786.html
- anchor: #n1286076
- Companies mentioned: AVIREX、株式会社TSIホールディングス、株式会社TSI

Facts:
- [Release date] Saturday, July 4, 2026

## “SMC組 7th Anniversary” merchandise goes on sale from 19:00 on Friday, July 3, 2026!

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001547.000030865.html
- anchor: #n1286075
- Companies mentioned: ANYCOLOR株式会社、にじさんじ、SMC組、姐川

Facts:
- Sales of “SMC組 7th Anniversary” merchandise begin at 19:00 on Friday, July 3, 2026
- 12 varieties in total
- ・Price: ¥3,300 each (tax included)
- ・Price: 350 yen (tax included)
- Price: ¥1,300 each, including tax
- Price: 1,700 yen each (tax included)
- ・Price: 1,800 yen each (tax included)
- ・Price: 3,000 yen each (tax included)
- ・Price: 1,500 yen, tax included
- ・Price: 4,000 yen each (tax included)
- ・Price: 7,000 yen, tax included
- ・Price: 5,500 yen, tax included
- ・Price: 4,500

## Actor Yuki Hirai launches an official fan club on Bitfan!

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001656.000017372.html
- anchor: #n1286074
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SKIYAKI、Bitfan

Facts:
- Web membership: ¥2,200 (tax included)
- App membership: 4,400 yen, tax included
- Capital: 31 million yen

## Actor Tomoki Iwata launches an official fan club on Bitfan!

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001657.000017372.html
- anchor: #n1286073
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SKIYAKI、Bitfan

Facts:
- Web membership: ¥720 (tax included)
- App sign-up: 1,200 yen (tax included)
- Capital: 31 million yen

## Rising solo artist Kunue Tsujii, appearing at SONICMANIA, releases “お金がないから” in advance from the EP “汽水域,” due out 7/15! Music video released, and independent event “遷移帯” also announced

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001810.000055377.html
- anchor: #n1286072
- Companies mentioned: The Orchard Japan、SONICMANIA、HUGEN、Plan2+

Facts:
- Born in 2002
- Began full-scale activities in 2022
- An audition in 2025 for a chance to perform at SUMMER SONIC
- On sale July 15, 2026 (Wed.)
- Price: 2,000 yen (tax included)
- OPEN 17:15 / START 17:30
- Students: ¥1,800
- Adults: ¥2,500

## Grant candidates have been selected for the Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise New Business Entry Support Program (3rd application round)

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001932.000021609.html
- anchor: #n1286071
- Companies mentioned: 独立行政法人中小企業基盤整備機構、株式会社博報堂

Facts:
- Number of applicants: 1,212
- Number selected: 423
- 176 are eligible for tariff-related points

## スーパー登山部, Trooper Salute, and Hammer Head Shark to perform together! Space Shower Retsuden Vol. 169: Sokei no Utage set for 10/24!

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002540.000002929.html
- anchor: #n1286070
- Companies mentioned: スペースシャワーネットワーク、SPACE SHOWER TV

Facts:
- Advance tickets: ¥4,000 (tax included; drink fee separate)
- At Shibuya WWW on Saturday, October 24, 2026

## The latest volume brings cumulative sales to more than 170,000 copies! To mark the series “Adults Don’t Know This Either?” surpassing its 10th installment, bookstores will hold a campaign starting in early July, with die-cut bookmarks featuring illustrations by ヨシタケシンスケ先生

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002743.000048095.html
- anchor: #n1286069
- Companies mentioned: マイクロマガジン社、ヨシタケシンスケ、東洋大学、松田英子、ふしぎ現象研究会、大田垣晴子、サバイバル防災研究会、森のくじら、国崎信江、日本文化のなぞ研究会、いぢちひろゆき、藤井青銅、田中ひろみ、ふしぎなバイアス研究会

Facts:
- Price: 1,100 yen (tax included)
- The series has surpassed 165,000 copies in cumulative sales

## Celebrating the release of the new album “CLIMAX”! A lynch. listening party featuring exclusive member voice recordings to air for the first time on AWA Lounge!

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003545.000022425.html
- anchor: #n1286068
- Companies mentioned: AWA株式会社、lynch.、株式会社サイバーエージェント、エイベックス・エンタテインメント株式会社

Facts:
- 配信楽曲数は1億5千万曲
- Celebrities and users have created approximately 16 million playlists
- 980 yen per month (tax included)
- 1,080 yen (tax included)
- 480 yen per month (tax included)
- 270 yen per month (tax included)
- Service launched in May 2015

## Exclusive magazine bonus: an invitation for around 200 people to summer entertainment events! The July issue of monthly “とぶ！ぴあ” features a major cover story, “A bumper crop of entertainment—so many summer choices!” The double cover features Ken Matsudaira and Fumiya Takahashi and Kota Nomura from the film “Blue Lock”!!

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004229.000011710.html
- anchor: #n1286067
- Companies mentioned: ぴあ株式会社、TOHOシネマズ、Amazon、楽天ブックス、BOOKぴあ

Facts:
- Around 200 people invited to summer entertainment events
- A total of 216 people will win movie tickets and admission tickets
- Retail price (list price): 800 yen (880 yen including tax
- Format: B5 / 108 pages / full color

## Sales begin for “帆船BLUE OCEAN みらいへ×フェリシモ「船部」” original collaboration wine, a modern wine recreation of sake once transported by Kitamaebune ships

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004321.000012759.html
- anchor: #n1286066
- Companies mentioned: フェリシモ、ゼリ・ジャパン、フェリシモ「船部」、フェリシモ「f winery」、帆船「BLUE OCEAN みらいへ」

Facts:
- Full bottle: ¥5,500, tax included
- Price: ¥700, tax included
- 20 rare wines

## Accountants Magazine Issue 82 features tax accountant Takashi Sakamoto, chairman of TKC全国会

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004912.000003670.html
- anchor: #n1286065
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社、ジャスネットコミュニケーションズ株式会社、税理士法人坂本&パートナー、TKC全国会、TKC全国政経研究会、駒澤大学、さきがけ税理士法人、Forvis Mazars Japan 有限責任監査法人、株式会社TOブックス、株式会社リデルタ、I-GLOCALグループ、C&Rグループ

Facts:
- This quarterly magazine has a circulation of 11,000 copies
- Subscriber numbers exceed 78,000, among the highest in the industry
- Has a track record of doing business with 8,800 audit and tax accounting firms

## The “art of madness” that caused a sensation in Omotesando, Tokyo, arrives in Minamihorie, Osaka! “鋲じゃん展 by くっきー！in 大阪” to be held at LOKKI GALLERY from August 8 (Saturday) to 11 (Tuesday, holiday)!

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005150.000029501.html
- anchor: #n1286064
- Companies mentioned: 吉本興業株式会社、LOKKI GALLERY

Facts:
- August 8 (Saturday)–11 (Tuesday, holiday)
- General admission: 1,000 yen
- 500 yen for students and younger

## Singer あらき releases clipping guidelines: “Feel free to clip and enjoy scenes you find funny or like, within the rules”

- Published: 2026-07-01T18:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019662.000007006.html
- anchor: #n1286063
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、あらき、YouTube、ツイキャス

Facts:
- Used on more than 780 channels
- More than 68 million total channel subscribers

## HBC’s “Akarenga Premium Fest” returns this year!

- Published: 2026-07-01T17:58:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000117.000082555.html
- anchor: #n1286018
- Companies mentioned: 札幌駅前通まちづくり株式会社

HBC will hold the “Akarenga Premium Fest” in Sapporo in July 2026. The event combines broadcasting and food to strengthen ties between the regional economy and the media.

## “ROAST CONNECT,” an event on green coffee beans and roasting for micro-roasters nationwide, will be held on Saturday, July 18

- Published: 2026-07-01T17:58:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000134.000042534.html
- anchor: #n1286019
- Companies mentioned: R&D ESPRESSO LAB、FBC インターナショナル、合同会社Kurasu、MOOD COFFEE&ESPRESSO

Saza Coffee Roaster will hold “ROAST CONNECT,” a roasting technology event for micro-roasters, on July 18, 2026. The event aims to share knowledge and build a community, contributing to the development of the industry.

## Cheng, representative of University of Tokyo startup issin, will speak at “IVS2026 KYOTO,” one of Japan’s largest startup conferences.

- Published: 2026-07-01T17:57:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000108.000103350.html
- anchor: #n1286020
- Companies mentioned: クラウドワークス、Fans株式会社、MW株式会社、カケハシ株式会社、Baidu、日経BP

Cheng Tao, representative of University of Tokyo startup issin, spoke at “IVS2026 KYOTO,” one of Japan’s largest startup events, on the theme of growing from entrepreneur to business leader. The talk drew attention.

## All episodes of the Thai drama “Dark Blue Kiss” will begin streaming on July 1 (Wednesday).

- Published: 2026-07-01T17:55:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000244.000090559.html
- anchor: #n1286021
- Companies mentioned: GMMTV Co., Ltd.、コンテンツセブン

All episodes of the Thai BL drama “Dark Blue Kiss” will become available with Japanese subtitles on July 1. The popular series starring TayNew is attracting renewed attention.

## [Sold out] “Mikke! Job × Talent Matching Fair,” held June 19, concludes successfully in Ikebukuro

- Published: 2026-07-01T17:55:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000084149.html
- anchor: #n1286022
- Companies mentioned: アイエスエフネットベネフィット、就労支援センターsize、Study Hub

The disability employment support event “Mikke! Job × Talent Matching Fair,” hosted by WellsTech’s “GIF-TECH's,” concluded successfully in Ikebukuro with a full house. 30 companies took part, and job seekers’ presentations were well received.

## WAGYU JAPAN, a Wagyu export startup certified by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, launches equity crowdfunding on FUNDINNO. It plans to establish a “Wagyu Comprehensive Research Institute” near Bangkok, leveraging sales channels with 50 Thai food-service companies.

- Published: 2026-07-01T17:53:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000186379.html
- anchor: #n1286023
- Companies mentioned: FUNDINNO、株式会社ベストライズ、SUKISHI International

Wagyu export startup WAGYU JAPAN launches equity crowdfunding on FUNDINNO. It will establish a “Wagyu Comprehensive Research Institute” in Thailand and accelerate its expansion across Asia and the Middle East.

## [Daytona Co., Ltd.] Publishes July 2026 new product information magazine “Love Letter July Issue”

- Published: 2026-07-01T17:53:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000118.000120309.html
- anchor: #n1286024

Daytona has published its July 2026 new product information magazine, “Love Letter.” Published monthly, the magazine is an important way to share information with motorcycle enthusiasts and helps strengthen brand awareness.

## Kansai debut! “Q-rais Expo” brings together works by popular creator Q-rais at 大丸梅田店!

- Published: 2026-07-01T17:50:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003800.000025003.html
- anchor: #n1286025
- Companies mentioned: 大丸梅田店

Popular creator Q-rais’s first exhibition in Kansai, “Q-rais Expo,” will be held at 大丸梅田店 from July 15, 2026. A variety of interactive experiences and exclusive merchandise will delight fans.

## 10,000-person fasting event! Fast together with the right knowledge! ＜Join via Instagram or the dedicated website from March 1 to April 30, 2022＞

- Published: 2022-02-22T10:54:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000091902.html
- anchor: #n1286114
- Companies mentioned: ファスティングライフ株式会社

Facts:
- Aiming for 10,000 participants
- For 2 months, from March 1 to April 30, 2022
- Price: ¥9,155 (tax included)
- Price: ¥3,591 (tax included)

## Yan Qingzhang: Turning Yan Huixin’s unfinished work into national policy is the only way to do her justice

- Published: 2026-07-01T20:46:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607010355.aspx
- anchor: #n1286405
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、經貿談判辦公室、監察院、中央社

Facts:
- 行政院26日公布外部委員調查結果
- Decided to suspend Yang Zhenni from her post starting July 1

## R.fu releases the first Sakizaya-language rap song, singing about tribal life and labor

- Published: 2026-07-01T20:44:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202607010357.aspx
- anchor: #n1286403
- Companies mentioned: R.fu、那屋瓦

Facts:
- Debut album

## Yang Zhenni accused of bullying; Control Yuan: Investigation opened on 4/22 and remains ongoing

- Published: 2026-07-01T20:43:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607010356.aspx
- anchor: #n1286404
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、監察院、總統府

Facts:
- 監察院今天說，今年4月22日已立案調查

## Helping Taiwanese artists exhibit internationally, the Black Tide Project is accepting applications for grants starting 7/1

- Published: 2026-07-01T20:40:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202607010354.aspx
- anchor: #n1286406
- Companies mentioned: 文化部、大英博物館、英國愛丁堡大學藝術學院、耿畫廊、曜畫廊、東京都現代美術館、東京都寫真美術館、德國Kunstpalast杜賽道夫當代藝術中心、赫爾辛基雙年展、沙迦雙年展、美國基金會

Facts:
- 文化部自2024年起推動文化黑潮計畫
- More than 200 artists, including Tehching Hsieh, Chen Chieh-jen, Lai Chun-chun and Shen Chao-liang, have been introduced to international audiences
- Applications are now open through July 31 for grants supporting mid- and late-career artists’ international exhibitions under the 115–116 Cultural Black Tide program

## Wang Yufei says being named was like a dream, and thanks the Brothers for recognizing his strengths

- Published: 2026-07-01T20:38:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607010353.aspx
- anchor: #n1286391
- Companies mentioned: 中信兄弟、中央社、中信科大

Facts:
- Named by the Brothers in the 11th round

## Genesis Foundation’s “Blessings Planting Box” supports charity during Ghost Festival; charity sale in collaboration with 白沙屯媽祖聯

- Published: 2026-07-01T20:33:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607010352.aspx
- anchor: #n1286381
- Companies mentioned: 創世基金會、白沙屯媽祖聯、元鎧包裝股份有限公司、偉昶食品、文揚環保袋

Facts:
- NT$600 per box

## Czech copyright society plans to sue Suno for using copyrighted music to train AI without authorization

- Published: 2026-07-01T20:27:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607010351.aspx
- anchor: #n1286365
- Companies mentioned: Suno、Udio、捷克著作權保護協會（OSA）、美國「大西洋月刊」（The Atlantic）、捷克新聞通訊社（ČTK）、prázdniny、斯洛伐克著作權保護協會（SOZA）、披頭四（The Beatles）、泰勒絲（Taylor Swift）、壞痞兔（Bad Bunny）、奧莉維亞（Olivia Rodrigo）、超脫樂團（Nirvana）

Facts:
- One database includes 50 songs by Czech singer Daniel Landa
- 133 works by Czech singer-songwriter Aneta Langerová
- The largest database contains 12 million songs
- It would take 91 years to play all of the content in full

## Ministry of Economic Affairs: Industry impact assessment may be added to overall data center efficiency evaluation

- Published: 2026-07-01T20:27:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607010350.aspx
- anchor: #n1286366
- Companies mentioned: 台電

Facts:
- Hyperscale and colocation data centers with energy use of 5MW or more

## Pingtung offers assistance for vehicles flooded by torrential rain: NT$20,000 for cars and NT$2,000 for motorcycles

- Published: 2026-07-01T20:23:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607010349.aspx
- anchor: #n1286367
- Companies mentioned: 屏東縣政府

Facts:
- Motorcycles eligible for up to NT$2,000

## High risk of early-stage lung cancer recurrence; medical community urges NHI coverage for post-surgery targeted therapy

- Published: 2026-07-01T20:20:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607010348.aspx
- anchor: #n1286368
- Companies mentioned: 台灣癌症基金會、台北市立萬芳醫院、衛福部國民健康署、高雄長庚醫院

Facts:
- Cancer has been the leading cause of death in Taiwan for 44 consecutive years
- Lung cancer has also been the top killer for 22 consecutive years
- A 4-year program identified 3139 confirmed lung cancer cases
- Early-stage lung cancer accounts for 65% of cases in Taiwan
- The figure reaches 45% at Stage 1B
- It rises to 62% at Stage 2
- It stands at 76% at Stage 3
- 可減少8成的復發風險
- Total costs exceed NT$3 million

## Twin orangutans at Taipei Zoo: the younger one dies, while the older one is in unstable condition

- Published: 2026-07-01T20:20:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607010347.aspx
- anchor: #n1286369
- Companies mentioned: 台北市立動物園、台大附設動物醫院、台大醫院、世界自然保育聯盟（IUCN）

Facts:
- 112 years since the zoo was established
- In the wild, female orangutans give birth to 1 offspring only every 6 to 8 years
- 99% are single births

## 台網 joins 3 major telecoms to launch MID Plus, building digital trust and strengthening fraud prevention

- Published: 2026-07-01T20:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607010346.aspx
- anchor: #n1286379
- Companies mentioned: 台網、中華電信、台灣大哥大、遠傳電信、第一銀行、玉山銀行、台灣中小企銀、台灣網路認證公司、TWCA、GSMA

Facts:
- The Mobile ID service, or MID, has been in operation since 2018

## Carcinogenic contaminant exceeds limits in soybean salad oil ingredients; 3 major brands rush to pull products

- Published: 2026-07-01T20:15:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607010345.aspx
- anchor: #n1286354
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂股份有限公司、泰山企業股份有限公司、福壽實業股份有限公司、福懋油脂股份有限公司

Facts:
- Benzo[a]pyrene detected at 8.1μg/kg
- Exceeding Taiwan’s maximum limit of 2.0μg/kg under the “Hygiene Standards for Contaminants and Toxins in Food”
- About 1300 metric tons of its soybean salad oil
- About 588 metric tons for Fwusow
- About 421 metric tons for Fu Shou
- About 291 metric tons for Taisun

## 遠傳 partners with 亞馬遜 on low-Earth-orbit satellites; Ching Chi says they are in a technical adjustment period

- Published: 2026-07-01T20:14:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607010344.aspx
- anchor: #n1286355
- Companies mentioned: 遠傳、亞馬遜、Amazon Leo

Facts:
- 遠傳今年5月宣布簽署合作協議

## The CPBL second-half season starts on 7/3; 台鋼雄鷹 make changes to coaching staff

- Published: 2026-07-01T20:06:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607010343.aspx
- anchor: #n1286331
- Companies mentioned: 台鋼雄鷹、統一7-ELEVEn獅

Facts:
- A first-half record of 30 wins, 29 losses and 1 tie
- Ranked 3rd

## Taiwan Future Account Special Act: TPP caucus pushes for a Legislative Yuan vote on the 3rd

- Published: 2026-07-01T20:05:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607010342.aspx
- anchor: #n1286332
- Companies mentioned: 民众党、民进党、中国国民党

Facts:
- The government deposits NT$50,000 at birth
- The government deposits another NT$10,000 each year until age 12
- The “Trump account” provides a one-time payment of US$1000

## Energy prices retreat, bringing Eurozone inflation down to 2.8% in June

- Published: 2026-07-01T20:04:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607010341.aspx
- anchor: #n1286333
- Companies mentioned: 歐洲中央銀行、歐盟統計局

Facts:
- Eurozone inflation slowed to 2.8% in June
- 低於5月的3.2%
- Eurozone energy prices rose 8.7% year on year in June
- 低於5月的10.8%
- Inflation in food and services ... fell to 1.6%, respectively
- Industrial goods inflation remained unchanged at 0.9%
- 核心通膨率（排除波動較大的能源與食品價格）於5月升至2.6%
- It fell back to 2.4% in June
- The European Central Bank last raised its benchmark interest rate by 1 quarter-point (25 basis points) in June, to 2.25%

## Asia-Pacific Roundtable focuses on China-Japan relations; scholar says tensions have not spiraled out of control

- Published: 2026-07-01T20:03:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607010340.aspx
- anchor: #n1286334
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、政治大學國際關係研究中心、新加坡國立大學政治學系、馬來西亞「太平洋研究中心」、東協（ASEAN）

Facts:
- The 39th Asia-Pacific Roundtable
- The 39th Asia-Pacific Roundtable is being held in Kuala Lumpur from June 30 to July 2

## Election and Recall Act takes effect, allowing people given suspended sentences or community service in lieu of prison to run for office

- Published: 2026-07-01T19:56:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607010336.aspx
- anchor: #n1286319
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、民眾黨

Facts:
- 二審改依偽造文書罪判刑6月

## IDF fighter jet carrying an air-launched 雄三 missile completes first live-fire test

- Published: 2026-07-01T19:55:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607010339.aspx
- anchor: #n1286316
- Companies mentioned: IDF、中科院

Facts:
- Ching-kuo fighter No. 1490

## 拍付國際: No transaction data was leaked; only employee data was affected

- Published: 2026-07-01T19:51:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607010338.aspx
- anchor: #n1286317
- Companies mentioned: PChome網路家庭、拍付國際、Pi拍錢包、Settra、數位發展部

## Wang Huimei inspects clam farming damage in Fangyuan, Changhua, seeks cash relief

- Published: 2026-07-01T19:49:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607010337.aspx
- anchor: #n1286318
- Companies mentioned: 彰化縣、芳苑鄉、彰化區漁會、農業部、農業部漁業署、農業部水產試驗所

Facts:
- The total area of clam farms in 彰化縣 is about 1330 hectares
- 芳苑鄉, with 931 hectares, is the largest production area
- Initial estimates put the damaged area in Fangyuan at about 466 hectares
- Production costs are about NT$120,000 per hectare
- Total losses are estimated at about NT$55.92 million
- Clam losses generally range from 60% to 80%

## Tickets for 金門坑道音樂節 go on sale soon, touting a one-of-a-kind seating experience

- Published: 2026-07-01T19:44:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202607010335.aspx
- anchor: #n1286301
- Companies mentioned: 金門坑道音樂節、中央社、內政部國家公園署金門國家公園管理處、台灣國樂團

Facts:
- 金門坑道音樂節 enters its 18th year
- 6 performances are planned this year
- Each performance will have only about 200 seats
- This year’s festival opens on October 17
- On October 18, flutist Hsiao Ya-hsin will perform with a string quartet

## Road bridge between Russia and 北韓 may face delays; think tank says Russian facilities are unfinished

- Published: 2026-07-01T19:44:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607010334.aspx
- anchor: #n1286302
- Companies mentioned: 俄羅斯、北韓、北緯38度、路透社、普丁、俄羅斯交通運輸部

Facts:
- The bridge is about 850 meters long
- 俄羅斯駐平壤大使館曾在4月聲稱，這座橋梁將於6月19日竣工。
- Russia’s Ministry of Transport once claimed the bridge could carry an average of 300 vehicles per day

## Stocks and currency move in opposite directions; New Taiwan dollar weakens alongside Asian currencies, ending a 2-day winning streak

- Published: 2026-07-01T19:41:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607010333.aspx
- anchor: #n1286303
- Companies mentioned: 台積電

Facts:
- The benchmark index closed up 893.08 points at 47018.99
- It turned into net buying of NT$32.3 billion today
- The New Taiwan dollar closed at 31.874 per U.S. dollar
- Depreciated by 3.7 cents
- Total trading volume in the Taipei and Yuanta foreign exchange markets was US$2.573 billion

## New Taipei aims to have 6500 dementia-friendly stations by year-end, building a comprehensive support network

- Published: 2026-07-01T19:40:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607010332.aspx
- anchor: #n1286304
- Companies mentioned: 新北市政府、衛生福利部、中央社

Facts:
- Dementia-friendly support stations reach 6500
- Dementia shared-care centers
- Community dementia service locations
- Dementia-friendly support stations

## Reuters: Russian defense minister approved senior officers’ secret training in China

- Published: 2026-07-01T19:39:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607010331.aspx
- anchor: #n1286305
- Companies mentioned: 路透社、俄羅斯國防部、中國國防部、歐洲聯盟、克里姆林宮、RTVI

Facts:
- At least 4 Russian and Chinese generals directly involved
- China trained about 200 Russian military personnel last November

## Yilan Sports Park playground opens, with eye-catching cloud and rainbow motifs

- Published: 2026-07-01T19:37:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607010330.aspx
- anchor: #n1286315
- Companies mentioned: 宜蘭縣政府

Facts:
- NT$14 million

## Technical flight error falsely reported hijacking; Israeli and Bulgarian fighter jets scramble to intercept

- Published: 2026-07-01T19:35:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607010329.aspx
- anchor: #n1286279
- Companies mentioned: 保加利亞公司、LOT波蘭航空公司、伊萊克特拉航空（Electra Airways）

Facts:
- The aircraft transmitted transponder code 7500

## Tainan beekeeper adopts agricultural research station technology to breed disease-resistant, high-honey-yield bees

- Published: 2026-07-01T19:32:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607010328.aspx
- anchor: #n1286280
- Companies mentioned: 康眉香、苗栗區農業改良場、台南市政府農業局

Facts:
- First batch of 300 queen bees produced
- Honey production increased by about 3 tenths
- After 5 years of research

## June PMI expands for the 9th consecutive month; 中經院: AI boom helps exports challenge the US$1 trillion mark

- Published: 2026-07-01T19:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607010327.aspx
- anchor: #n1286281
- Companies mentioned: 中央研究院、中經院

Facts:
- The seasonally adjusted PMI fell to 60.7% in June
- Exports are expected to surpass the US$1 trillion mark this year
- Electronics and optical industries (66.1%)
- Power and machinery equipment industries (60.2%)
- Transportation equipment industry (57.6%)
- Food and textile industries (57.0%)
- Basic raw materials industry (52.7%)
- Chemical, biotechnology and medical industries (50.9%)
- iPhone 18 could see a possible increase of 3 tenths
- The non-manufacturing NMI, unadjusted for seasonal factors, rose 1.7 percentage points to 59.9% in June

## Investors eye key US jobs data; major Asian stock indexes close higher

- Published: 2026-07-01T19:23:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607010326.aspx
- anchor: #n1286262
- Companies mentioned: 聯邦準備理事會、城市指數公司、Fed

Facts:
- The Nikkei index closed up 0.6% today at 70474.96 points.
- The Shanghai Composite Index closed up 0.4% at 4112.45 points.

## Another incident in the Strait of Hormuz; Iranian media: foreign-flagged container ship runs aground

- Published: 2026-07-01T19:22:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607010325.aspx
- anchor: #n1286263
- Companies mentioned: 伊朗國營電視台、伊朗革命衛隊、美聯社、聯合國、中央社

Facts:
- A foreign-flagged container ship

## Presidential order: Yang Jennie dismissed, effective 7/1

- Published: 2026-07-01T19:17:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607010324.aspx
- anchor: #n1286264
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、總統府、中央社

Facts:
- Effective today

## Former Tainan council speaker 郭信良, accused of misappropriating public funds, released on NT$1 million bail by district court

- Published: 2026-07-01T19:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607010323.aspx
- anchor: #n1286265
- Companies mentioned: 台南市議會、台南地檢署、台南地方法院、台灣高等法院台南分院、橋頭地檢署

Facts:
- Amount exceeded NT$10 million
- 郭信良 released on NT$1 million bail
- Woman surnamed Huang released on NT$100,000 bail
- Accused of accepting bribes and extorting NT$13 million
- Provided land for a construction company to dump about 49,000 cubic meters of construction waste

## 北韓駐中大使館 updates promotional display boards, adding photos of 金正恩 and 金主愛

- Published: 2026-07-01T19:13:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607010322.aspx
- anchor: #n1286251
- Companies mentioned: 北韓駐中大使館、金正恩、金主愛

Facts:
- 北韓駐中大使館 reportedly replaced 25 photos on the promotional display board beside its main entrance
- Currently, 6 photos show 金正恩 and 金主愛 appearing together

## New workplace bullying prevention rules take effect; doctor urges workers to look after their mental health

- Published: 2026-07-01T19:13:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607010321.aspx
- anchor: #n1286252
- Companies mentioned: 光田綜合醫院

Facts:
- New workplace bullying prevention rules take effect in July

## New Taipei wins the 玉山盃 youth baseball title, completing a grand slam across its 3 baseball levels

- Published: 2026-07-01T19:06:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607010320.aspx
- anchor: #n1286213
- Companies mentioned: 玉山盃、新北市青棒代表隊、穀保家商、鶯歌工商、秀峰高中、2026年第14屆亞洲U18青棒錦標賽、中港國小組訓代表隊、華南金控盃、二重國中組訓代表隊、U15世界盃、亞洲U18青棒錦標賽第一階段培訓隊

Facts:
- 115年玉山盃 National Youth Baseball Championship
- 2026年第14屆亞洲U18青棒錦標賽
- 3 coaches
- 12 players

## Long-term care payment rates may face a 3-tier review system starting in September; experts call for per-person payment

- Published: 2026-07-01T19:06:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607010319.aspx
- anchor: #n1286214
- Companies mentioned: 台灣居家服務策略聯盟、中華民國老人福利推動聯盟、衛福部、醫策會、長照司

Facts:
- Long-term care payment adjustments are expected to undergo a 3-tier review system modeled on health insurance starting in September
- Some even hope for adjustments once every 2 years

## TaiwanICDF marks its 30th anniversary; diplomatic allies thank Taiwan for assistance in public health and women’s empowerment

- Published: 2026-07-01T19:04:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607010318.aspx
- anchor: #n1286215
- Companies mentioned: 國際合作發展基金會（國合會）、瓜地馬拉衛生部、史瓦帝尼商工部、馬紹爾共和國外交部

## China’s auto exports could exceed 10 million vehicles in 2026

- Published: 2026-07-01T19:03:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607010317.aspx
- anchor: #n1286216
- Companies mentioned: 中國汽車工業協會、艾睿鉑、福斯汽車

Facts:
- 中國汽車今年1至5月已出口逾400萬輛
- China’s auto exports are projected to reach 10 million vehicles in 2026
- An annual increase of 63%
- Exports of new energy vehicles reached 1.83 million
- Up 1.1 times from the same period last year
- A 36% growth rate for gasoline vehicles
- Export volume in 2026 will increase 41% from 2025
- About 2.5 times Japan’s export volume
- China’s auto exports surpassed Japan’s in 2023, reaching 4.91 million vehicles
- China’s new-car sales totaled 24.6 million in 2026
- Chinese brands’ market share in Europe reached 10% in 2025
- Projected to reach 16% in 2030
- 2.8 times the 2025 level

## Suspect in son’s killing sent letter threatening to wipe out entire family; relatives accuse detention center of failing to restrict him

- Published: 2026-07-01T19:02:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607010316.aspx
- anchor: #n1286217
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、基隆看守所、台北看守所、恆昇法律事務所

Facts:
- 5-year-old son
- On April 17, the court found that Jian’s methods were cruel
- On June 1, they received a threatening letter Jian sent from 基隆看守所
- Punishable by imprisonment for up to 2 years
- A fine of up to NT$9,000

## Two typhoons may form within 24 hours; Pingtung and Tainan brace for temperatures of 38 degrees on the 2nd

- Published: 2026-07-01T19:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607010315.aspx
- anchor: #n1286227
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、氣象署

Facts:
- Two typhoons may form within the next 24 hours
- Pingtung and Tainan brace for temperatures of 38 degrees Celsius or higher
- About 4,600 kilometers east of Eluanbi
- About 900 kilometers south-southwest of Eluanbi
- Storm radius could reach 350 kilometers
- 38.6 degrees in Jhutian Township, Pingtung County
- 37.1 degrees in Fengshan District, Kaohsiung City
- 36.6 degrees in East District, Chiayi City

## 民進黨’s 2026 goal? Hsu Kuo-yung: Win back every county and city where we field a candidate

- Published: 2026-07-01T19:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607010314.aspx
- anchor: #n1286229
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨

Facts:
- The 19 counties and cities where candidates have been nominated
- 花蓮、金門、連江3縣市