# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-03 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 3 of 3

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 221 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 34 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Kids’ favorites come together! 2026 summer collaboration festival featuring educational YouTube channels!

- Published: 2026-07-03T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008629.000001719.html
- anchor: #n1308210
- Companies mentioned: あづきお姉さんのげんきひろば、ガチャピンちゃんねる【公式】、チャギントンちゃんねる【公式】、ボンボンアカデミー、LALA SONG

Facts:
- 1.24 million channel subscribers
- 2.7 billion total video views
- More than 600,000 channel subscribers
- More than 1.8 million subscribers

## 「『NU: カーニバル』POP UP SHOP in マルイ」 set to open!

- Published: 2026-07-03T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009132.000016064.html
- anchor: #n1308209
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アルマビアンカ、AMNIBUS、渋谷モディ、マルイ、エポスカード、アニメイト

Facts:
- 「『NU: カーニバル』POP UP SHOP in マルイ」 will open at 渋谷モディ starting July 25, 2026.
- Event period: July 25 to Aug. 9, 2026
- Spend at least ¥3,000 including tax on related merchandise at the event shop
- Single item: ¥605 (tax included) / BOX: ¥4,840 (tax included)
- Single item: ¥770 including tax / Box: ¥6,160 including tax
- Single item: ¥275 (tax included) / BOX: ¥4,400 (tax included)
- Price: 1,980 yen each (tax included)

## Over 140,000 copies sold across the series! 『ふたごのプリンセスと100まいのドレス Dream』, a dress-up picture book that sparks imagination with 1,128 stickers, is now on sale.

- Published: 2026-07-03T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009168.000002535.html
- anchor: #n1308208
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 学研ホールディングス、株式会社 Gakken、学研出版、Amazon、楽天ブックス

Facts:
- More than 140,000 copies published across the series
- Dress up with a total of 1,128 stickers
- List price: ¥1,430 (tax included)
- Revenue: ¥199.1 billion
- Consolidated subsidiaries: 82

## 「TVアニメ『ダンダダン』 POP UP SHOP in AMNIBUS STORE -white-」が開催決定！

- Published: 2026-07-03T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009212.000016064.html
- anchor: #n1308207
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アルマビアンカ、AMNIBUS STORE -white-、アニメイト

Facts:
- 「TVアニメ『ダンダダン』 POP UP SHOP in AMNIBUS STORE -white-」 will open at AMNIBUS STORE -white- starting July 24, 2026.
- Event period: July 24, 2026 to Aug. 9, 2026
- Business hours: 11:00–20:00
- Single item: ¥605 including tax / Box: ¥7,865 including tax
- Single item: ¥880 including tax / Box: ¥11,440 including tax
- Single item: ¥275 (tax included) / BOX: ¥7,150 (tax included)
- Price: ¥990 each (tax included)

## KDcolle×カドプラ 「ホビーフェスティバル 2026[夏]」開催決定！

- Published: 2026-07-03T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019666.000007006.html
- anchor: #n1308206
- Companies mentioned: KDcolle、カドプラ、KADOKAWA、カドスト、ワンダーフェスティバル、MFブックス、ローエン商業組合、三嶋くろね、Nagaru Tanigawa、Noizi Ito、賀東招二、四季童子、海老川兼武、暁なつめ

Facts:
- ¥3,000-off coupon

## Shana from 『灼眼のシャナ』 is getting a non-scale figure! Reservations open July 3, 2026!

- Published: 2026-07-03T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019667.000007006.html
- anchor: #n1308205
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、KDcolle、カドスト、あみあみ、高橋弥七郎、いとうのいぢ、松田モデル

Facts:
- More than 8.6 million copies have been published
- Approximately 155 mm tall
- Price: 12,100 yen (including tax)

## Returning in renewed packaging! 『デート・ア・ライブ』 Fantasia 30th Anniversary Project: 夜刀神十香 霊装ver.

- Published: 2026-07-03T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019668.000007006.html
- anchor: #n1308204
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、グッドスマイルカンパニー、KDcolle（KADOKAWAコレクション）

Facts:
- Height: approximately 230 mm
- Price: 24,200 yen (tax included)
- Reservation deadline: Aug. 19, 2026
- Scheduled for delivery: January 2027

## Haruhi Suzumiya from the 『涼宮ハルヒ』 series is getting a 1/7-scale figure dressed in Megumin’s outfit from 『この素晴らしい世界に祝福を！』! Reservations open July 3!

- Published: 2026-07-03T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019670.000007006.html
- anchor: #n1308203
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、角川スニーカー文庫、GOLDENHEAD PLUS、アンドウケンジ、サウザンド、KDcolle、スニーカー文庫編集部

Facts:
- Height: approximately 250mm (figure, including hat)
- KADOKAWA Special Set: ¥29,150 including tax
- Rubber mat (approximately 600mm × 300mm)

## Bonus with purchase of a movie ticket! Receive a digital photo frame from 『ミニオンズ＆モンスターズ』 (3 types in total)

- Published: 2026-07-03T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019673.000007006.html
- anchor: #n1308202
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ムービーウォーカー、株式会社KADOKAWA、東宝東和株式会社、Universal Studios

Facts:
- Strap (15 winners)
- Grande plush toy (10 winners)
- July 3, 2026, 12:00 to Aug. 11, 11:59
- Friday, Aug. 7, 2026

## IMPACT LOCK® launches an evaporative-cooling vest, eligible for the Heatstroke Prevention Awareness Project, that cools by simply adding water—no batteries or ice packs required, and no need to wet the body directly (July 3, 2026)

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:58:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000155789.html
- anchor: #n1308152
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ディックコーポレーション、IMPACT LOCK®

Facts:
- Price: ¥8,800 including tax
- Add approximately 500mL of water through the fill port on the back
- Lightweight design at approximately 290g

## [直方市] Second design manhole installed! Long-awaited manhole cards also set for distribution!

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:58:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000363.000090449.html
- anchor: #n1308153
- Companies mentioned: 直方市、筑豊電気鉄道

Facts:
- Scheduled for Aug. 31, 2026
- 2026年7月31日（金）9:00より配布開始

## New safety awareness logo introduced to prevent “leaving in high temperatures” and “impacts to batteries”

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:55:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000175906.html
- anchor: #n1308154
- Companies mentioned: モバイルコンピューティング推進コンソーシアム、東京消防庁

Facts:
- 167 MCPC member companies and organizations (as of July 2026)

## MINDX株式会社、愛媛県デジタル実装加速化プロジェクト「トライアングルエヒメ2.0」令和8年度 新規採択プロジェクトに選定

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:55:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000007.000181027.html
- anchor: #n1308155
- Companies mentioned: MINDX株式会社、愛媛県

Facts:
- Established: Nov. 25, 2025

## 富士山ワイナリー to hold its first special vineyard party, “Fujiyama Vineyard Soirée,” in a vineyard before the grape harvest

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:52:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000185753.html
- anchor: #n1308156
- Companies mentioned: KAMIÉLLE TOKYO、富士山ワイナリー

Facts:
- Invitation-only vineyard party limited to approximately 35 people
- To be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026

## ローデ・シュワルツ announces “THORIS,” establishing a new standard for countering drones (C-UAS)

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:50:10+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000200.000104512.html
- anchor: #n1308157
- Companies mentioned: ローデ・シュワルツ、TRUMPF

Facts:
- June 15, 2026

## Wooden kitchen su:iji（スイージー） launches a new flat design in domestically sourced Japanese cypress

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:50:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000140524.html
- anchor: #n1308159
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ウッドワン、su:iji（スイージー）

Facts:
- Width: 2575 mm
- Depth: 650 mm
- Height: 850 mm
- Retail price: ¥1,152,300
- Kitchen unit: ¥826,300
- Total for equipment: ¥326,000
- Orders open: August 18, 2026

## All matches in the fierce competition for Japan’s top student kendo title to be livestreamed free on July 4 and 5

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:50:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000711.000032749.html
- anchor: #n1308158
- Companies mentioned: 毎日新聞社、全日本学生剣道連盟、スポーツ庁、全日本剣道連盟、日本武道館、東京都剣道連盟、全日本学連剣友会、JPロジスティクス、NAX JAPAN、関東学生剣道連盟

Facts:
- 74th All Japan Student Kendo Championship
- 60th All Japan Women's Student Kendo Championship
- July 4
- July 5
- 212 men
- 120 women

## アキバホビー to exhibit again this year at Anime Expo 2026, North America's largest anime event, selling Touhou Project merchandise and more!

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:48:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000068.000005369.html
- anchor: #n1308160
- Companies mentioned: アキバホビー、株式会社イザナギ、上海アリス幻樂団、株式会社Gift、NEEDY GIRL OVERDOSE

Facts:
- More than 1,000 types of items
- July 2, 2026 (Thu.)
- July 5, 2026 (Sunday)

## 【ANAクラウンプラザホテルグランコート名古屋】劇団四季 ミュージカル『オペラ座の怪人』インスパイアメニューや観劇チケット付きプランを提供開始

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:48:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000183.000053713.html
- anchor: #n1308161
- Companies mentioned: ANAクラウンプラザホテルグランコート名古屋、劇団四季、MＴＧ名古屋四季劇場、クラウンプラザ®ホテルズ&リゾーツ、IHGホテルズ&リゾーツ

Facts:
- From July 5, 2026 (Sunday) to December 31 (Thursday)
- Lulu Rose ¥1,500
- Pink Flora ¥1,400
- The musical The Phantom of the Opera runs for approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes
- In Japan, the ANA Crowne Plaza brand currently operates in 20 cities
- With more than 5,000 rooms
- More than 7,000 hotels open and operating
- More than 1 million rooms
- A development pipeline of more than 2,300 hotels
- “IHG One Rewards,” one of the world’s largest loyalty programs, with 160 million members
- More than 7,000 operating hotels in over 100 countries worldwide
- IHG hotels worldwide

## 株式交付による株式会社Step y’sの子会社化及び子会社（特定子会社）の異動に関するお知らせ

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:46:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000455.000073846.html
- anchor: #n1308162
- Companies mentioned: 売れるネット広告社グループ株式会社、株式会社Step y’s、株式会社青山トラスト会計社、株式会社売れる越境EC社

Facts:
- Acquire 51% of Step y’s issued shares
- The minimum number of Step y’s common shares to be acquired by the Company is 4,590 shares
- If the Company acquires the minimum number of shares, 492,552 of the Company's common shares will be allotted and delivered
- The ratio to the Company's total issued shares of 8,103,791 as of June 30, 2026, is 6.08%
- Equity value: ¥367 million to ¥549 million
- １株当たり株式価値は40,829円～61,021円
- Weighted average cost of capital (WACC): 8.89%

## 台大醫院 and 長榮航空 sign MOU, launch Airborne Medical Care program

- Published: 2026-07-03T13:07:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607030086.aspx
- anchor: #n1308441
- Companies mentioned: 台大醫院、長榮航空

Facts:
- The number of Taiwanese traveling abroad from January to April this year reached 7,121,102 trips
- Up 19.3% from the same period last year
- 37.3% of travelers going abroad were visiting Japan

## The New Taiwan dollar fell 4.2 fen in midday trading, temporarily closing at NT$31.952

- Published: 2026-07-03T13:03:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607030085.aspx
- anchor: #n1308442
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- Temporarily closed at NT$31.952
- Fell 4.2 fen
- Trading volume totaled US$827 million
- Opening rate was NT$31.92
- High of NT$31.90
- Low of NT$31.955

## Pingtung detains 17 people for drug-impaired driving in over a month; 1 repeat offender faces a 1-year sentence sought by 屏檢

- Published: 2026-07-03T13:01:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607030084.aspx
- anchor: #n1308443
- Companies mentioned: 屏東檢警、屏東地檢署、屏檢

Facts:
- 17 people detained
- A 1-year prison sentence

## 台北木偶劇團 creates underwater theater, combining glove puppetry with high technology

- Published: 2026-07-03T13:00:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202607030083.aspx
- anchor: #n1308444
- Companies mentioned: 台北木偶劇團、國立傳統藝術中心、NAXS Studio

Facts:
- The 34th Golden Melody Awards for Traditional Arts and Music
- From today through the 5th

## US blocks 馬查多 from returning to 委內瑞拉, accuses her of exploiting earthquake for political gain

- Published: 2026-07-03T12:59:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607030082.aspx
- anchor: #n1308436
- Companies mentioned: 馬查多、馬杜洛、羅德里格斯、巴瑞特、盧比歐、藍道、荷屬古拉索、美軍、美軍陸戰隊、荷蘭、巴拿馬航空、Copa Airlines、委內瑞拉、美國、美國國務院、美國駐委內瑞拉最高外交官、美國國務卿、美國副國務卿、佛羅里達州邁阿密地區的共和黨國會議員、白宮官員、美國政府

Facts:
- After a devastating earthquake struck 委內瑞拉 on June 24
- A private plane took off from Virginia, 美國, on June 26
- Then, on June 28, 馬查多 went to Panama and again tried to fly to 委內瑞拉's capital, Caracas
- 馬查多 addressed the people of 委內瑞拉 in a social media video on June 29
- The Trump administration made a lightning arrest of then-委內瑞拉 President 馬杜洛 on January 3 this year

## 李灝宇's home run surpasses 胡金龍, putting him 3rd on the MLB hit list for Taiwanese players

- Published: 2026-07-03T12:54:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607030081.aspx
- anchor: #n1308413
- Companies mentioned: MLB、底特律老虎队、德州游骑兵队

Facts:
- His 4th home run of the season
- 2-run homer
- A batting average of 2成55
- 35 hits so far
- 胡金龍的34支
- 8 more hits
- Scored 4 runs
- Lost to the Texas Rangers
- 17 hits

## 韓國瑜 promotes Yunlin peanuts, urges public to buy more and support farmers

- Published: 2026-07-03T12:49:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607030080.aspx
- anchor: #n1308407
- Companies mentioned: 雲林縣政府、立法院

Facts:
- The land area accounts for only 3.5% of all Taiwan
- Accounts for 25% of the domestic market

## 中共's ethnic unity promotion law; 邱垂正: All exchanges have a mission to promote unification

- Published: 2026-07-03T12:48:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607030079.aspx
- anchor: #n1308408
- Companies mentioned: 中共、陸委會

Facts:
- 中共's Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law took effect on the 1st.

## Taipei Water Festival opens July 4 with updated rides and discounted admission

- Published: 2026-07-03T12:44:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607030078.aspx
- anchor: #n1308398
- Companies mentioned: 北水處、台北自來水事業處、北捷遊憩公司、PILIGILI水樂園、公館商圈協會

Facts:
- The Taipei Water Festival has been held for more than 20 years
- Opens on the 4th
- Opens from the 4th to the 5th

## Japan's draft ordinance unveiled; applications for residency and permanent residency set to become more expensive

- Published: 2026-07-03T12:43:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607030077.aspx
- anchor: #n1308399
- Companies mentioned: 日本出入國在留管理廳、日本法務省、日本經濟新聞

Facts:
- 10,000 yen
- 75,000 yen
- 200,000 yen
- 6,000 yen
- About NT$1,200
- About NT$40,000
- 100,000 yen
- 300,000 yen

## Elderly Taitung man pinned beneath pesticide truck; police, firefighters and farmers lift vehicle to rescue him in critical condition

- Published: 2026-07-03T12:43:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607030076.aspx
- anchor: #n1308400
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- A 78-year-old Chen-surnamed farmer from Kangle Village, Taitung City
- While operating a pesticide-spraying vehicle at around 7 a.m.
- When someone passed by again 5 minutes later
- Gathered about 7 farmers at the scene

## 西澳鯨魚遷徙數量遽跌6成 科學家疑H5禽流感影響

- Published: 2026-07-03T12:38:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607030075.aspx
- anchor: #n1308370
- Companies mentioned: 澳洲公廣媒體ABC、澳洲鯨豚拯救及研究組織（ORRCA）、海洋地理研究組織（Geographe Marine Research）、西澳州政府生物多樣性保護和景點廳（DBCA）

Facts:
- 較去年下跌約6成
- Just 22 humpback whales were detected
- The 69 recorded in 2025
- The 62 recorded in 2024
- 260 kilometers south of Perth
- A total of 32 whales were spotted
- The 93 seen during the same period last year

## Retired Chiayi County police officer sentenced for shooting deaths; final rulings hand down 5 years and 10 months and 12 years and 6 months for 2 offenses

- Published: 2026-07-03T12:34:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607030074.aspx
- anchor: #n1308371
- Companies mentioned: 嘉義地方法院、台灣高等法院台南分院、最高法院

Facts:
- 5 years and 10 months
- 12 years and 6 months
- NT$8 million

## 2 people indicted for threatening a Tainan North District green energy company; prosecutors seek stiffer sentences

- Published: 2026-07-03T12:33:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607030071.aspx
- anchor: #n1308374
- Companies mentioned: 台南市北門區某綠能廠商

Facts:
- Handed over 2 checks worth NT$600,000

## Iran warns tankers to follow designated routes as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz

- Published: 2026-07-03T12:33:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607030072.aspx
- anchor: #n1308373
- Companies mentioned: 伊朗聯合軍事指揮部、伊朗國家電視台、美軍中央司令部、阿曼、聯合國

Facts:
- Agreed to allow ships to pass free of charge within 60 days

## Foreign Ministry boosts Prosperity Diplomacy program, offering up to NT$60 million in subsidies for investment in diplomatic allies

- Published: 2026-07-03T12:33:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607030073.aspx
- anchor: #n1308372

Facts:
- The maximum cumulative subsidy has been sharply raised from NT$20 million to NT$60 million
- Raised subsidies for flights to visit diplomatic allies to NT$100,000

## President Lai calls himself a “dog person,” backs development of pet supplies industry chain

- Published: 2026-07-03T12:31:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607030070.aspx
- anchor: #n1308363
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、民主進步黨

Facts:
- Taiwan has about 3.2 million cats and dogs
- Related output is about NT$80 billion
- A total of 480 companies are participating in the exhibition
- 2,100 booths

## 中選會人事案3日投票 綠：一時之選盼勿封殺

- Published: 2026-07-03T12:28:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607030069.aspx
- anchor: #n1308364
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、台灣民眾黨

Facts:
- The list of 3 Central Election Commission members
- Before the Executive Yuan submitted additional nominations on April 21

## Chinese anti-fraud influencer Geng Tongxue exposes 2 中山大學 scholars for academic fraud

- Published: 2026-07-03T12:26:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607030068.aspx
- anchor: #n1308284
- Companies mentioned: 中山大學、北京中醫藥大學、自然、同濟大學、南開大學、上海大學、中南大學

Facts:
- 2 scholars from 中山大學
- Zhang Changhua's 3 papers in the main edition of 自然
- “Geng Tongxue” publicly reported 4 more scholars

## Dog owner indicted by 彰檢 for allegedly abusing dog to death and dumping it beside a pumping station

- Published: 2026-07-03T12:22:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607030058.aspx
- anchor: #n1308285
- Companies mentioned: 彰化地檢署

Facts:
- A 49-year-old man surnamed He
- March this year
- March 14

## Red paint sprayed on 太魯閣 public restrooms and tunnel; man suspected in case referred for prosecution

- Published: 2026-07-03T12:15:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607030057.aspx
- anchor: #n1308274
- Companies mentioned: 太魯閣國家公園、花蓮新城警分局、保安警察第七總隊第九大隊、花蓮地檢署

Facts:
- 太魯閣國家公園 was damaged by the 0403 major earthquake
- Reported on the 27th of last month
- A man surnamed Wen was found at the 3-kilometer mark of the Shakadang Trail

## Electronics, weak non-tech stocks and financials support market; Taiwan stocks recover 46,000 points intraday after losing ground

- Published: 2026-07-03T12:14:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607030056.aspx
- anchor: #n1308275
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯發科、台達電、鴻海、日月光投控

Facts:
- The Taiwan Stock Exchange weighted index stood at 46,394.73 points
- Down 349.43 points
- Trading value was about NT$648.6 billion
- 台積電 American depositary receipts (ADRs) fell 2.27%
- 台積電 shares also fell today, sliding to NT$2,415 in early trading
- Down NT$50
- Market capitalization fell to NT$62.62 trillion
- Accounts for about 397 points of the broader market's decline
- The electronics subindex was down more than 2% at one point in early trading
- The electronics subindex's decline narrowed to about 1%
- Among traditional industry stocks, the cement, food, textile, cable, paper, rubber, automobile and shipping subindexes rose more than 2%
- The plastic and glass subindexes fell more than 1%
- Financials

## 4% pay raise for military, civil service and public school personnel; substitute teachers' union urges tiered incentives to attract new entrants

- Published: 2026-07-03T12:13:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607030055.aspx
- anchor: #n1308276
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、全國代理暨代課教師產業工會

Facts:
- 4% general pay raise
- Academic research allowances and other professional allowances for teachers, as well as supervisors' position allowances, will each receive a fixed NT$2,000 increase
- The increase for lower salary grades (190 to 245) has been further raised to 6%.

## EU report warns that the chip supply chain is constrained by the US and China, with a bleak outlook.

- Published: 2026-07-03T12:10:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202607030054.aspx
- anchor: #n1308277
- Companies mentioned: 歐洲聯盟、歐盟安全研究所、蒙田研究所、艾司摩爾、國際半導體產業協會歐洲分會、SEMI Europe

Facts:
- 「晶片法案2.0」（Chips Act 2.0）

## Paying tribute to Lin Rongji, Chiu Chui-cheng says he is worthy of recognition and will be remembered forever.

- Published: 2026-07-03T12:08:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607030053.aspx
- anchor: #n1308278
- Companies mentioned: 銅鑼灣書店、陸委會、馬偕醫院

Facts:
- About 12,000 people have so far obtained residency and received Taiwan ID cards.
- Lin Rongji died at 馬偕醫院 in Taipei last night, aged 70.

## 誠新集團 suspected of misappropriating funds from 綠能公司; 6 people detained and 1 released on bail.

- Published: 2026-07-03T12:04:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607030052.aspx
- anchor: #n1308168
- Companies mentioned: 誠新集團、綠能公司

Facts:
- 1 person released on bail
- Questioned 24 people.
- Prosecutors seek detention of 7 people.
- Summoned a total of 15 defendants and witnesses.
- Identified 5 defendants: those surnamed Chen, Liu and Zheng, and 2 surnamed Li.
- Searched 14 locations, including in Taipei, and seized evidence.
- Conducted a second round of searches at 11 locations.
- Summoned a total of 9 remaining personnel from companies in the same group and their business partners.
- Arrested 2 defendants surnamed Qiu and Kang in court.
- Released on NT$100,000 bail

## Zuckerberg says progress on AI agents has fallen short of expectations; Meta misjudged the timing of its restructuring.

- Published: 2026-07-03T12:03:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202607030051.aspx
- anchor: #n1308169
- Companies mentioned: Meta

Facts:
- Meta在5月裁撤全球約10%員工
- It also reassigned about 7000 employees to AI-related teams.
- Meta expects to invest as much as US$145 billion in AI infrastructure this year.
- This represents a significant share of the more than US$700 billion in total AI investment by major tech companies.

## Man dies by self-immolation outside 聯合國 headquarters; reportedly carried a Tibetan flag.

- Published: 2026-07-03T11:54:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607030050.aspx
- anchor: #n1308147
- Companies mentioned: 聯合國、紐約警察局、法新社、紐約郵報、貝爾維尤醫院

Facts:
- At 6:32 p.m., police received a report that a man had set himself on fire near the intersection of First Avenue and 42nd Street.

## 【科嘉-KY】Announcement on behalf of subsidiaries 蘇州嘉吉/科德/嘉財/艾普來/百宏/嘉皇/嘉駿 that their cumulative disposals of the same marketable security within 1 year have reached 20% of paid-in capital

- Published: 2026-07-02T19:05:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=5215&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=180504&spoke_date=20260702
- anchor: #n1308449
- Companies mentioned: 蘇州嘉吉、蘇州科德、蘇州嘉財電子、蘇州艾普來、蘇州百宏、蘇州嘉皇電子、重慶嘉駿

Seven subsidiaries of 科嘉-KY disclosed that they had disposed of their Chinese short-term government bond reverse repos in a single transaction, bringing the cumulative amount above 20% of paid-in capital. The gain on disposal was RMB 6,000, as part of financial management.

## 【中環】Announcement of the company’s disposal of securities

- Published: 2026-07-02T19:02:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2323&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=3&spoke_time=180219&spoke_date=20260702
- anchor: #n1308418
- Companies mentioned: 威剛

中環 announced the sale of 威剛 shares for a total of about NT$349 million, resulting in a disposal loss of NT$4.24 million. The move was a portfolio adjustment and is neutral for the market.

## 【中環】Announcement of the company’s disposal of securities

- Published: 2026-07-02T19:00:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2323&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=180053&spoke_date=20260702
- anchor: #n1308405
- Companies mentioned: 南亞科

中環 sold 南亞科 shares for a total of about NT$365 million, making a profit of NT$1.27 million as part of a portfolio adjustment. The move reflects its asset management strategy and is a significant indicator for the semiconductor investment market.

## 【增你強】 announces the setting of the record date for subscription to the company's cash capital increase in 115 and related matters.

- Published: 2026-07-02T18:59:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=3028&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=175940&spoke_date=20260702
- anchor: #n1308369

増資強 (3028) conducted a cash capital increase in July 2026 and issued 2372万4000 shares. The proceeds will be used to repay bank loans. Shares were allocated to shareholders, employees and the general public.

## 【中環】 announces the acquisition of marketable securities.

- Published: 2026-07-02T18:59:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=2323&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=175903&spoke_date=20260702
- anchor: #n1308283
- Companies mentioned: 華星光

中環 announced the acquisition of 華星光 common shares for a total of more than NT$300 million, bringing its stake to 0.82%. The move is a portfolio adjustment, not a related-party transaction, and reflects its active asset allocation strategy.

## 【景碩】 announces an order for machinery and equipment.

- Published: 2026-07-02T18:55:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=3189&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=175553&spoke_date=20260702
- anchor: #n1308167
- Companies mentioned: 盟立自動化股份有限公司

景碩 announced the purchase of machinery and equipment for about NT$3.157 billion to boost productivity. The seller is the non-affiliated company 盟立自動化, and the purchase was approved by the chairman.

## Amended Annual Securities Report — 24th fiscal year (2025/04/01–2026/03/31)

- Published: 2026-07-03T12:50:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://api.edinet-fsa.go.jp/article/%E8%A8%82%E6%AD%A3%E6%9C%89%E4%BE%A1%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%E5%A0%B1%E5%91%8A%E6%9B%B8%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC24%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F04%2F01%EF%BC%8D2026%2F03%2F31)-2026-07-03%2012%3A50
- anchor: #n1308406

Change Holdings submitted an amended annual securities report for its 24th fiscal year (2025/04/01–2026/03/31). The report aims to ensure the accuracy of financial information and provide investors with important transparency.