AI News 180m Report

2026-07-04 09:00–12:00 JST

141 received, 141 listed, 3 sources ・ Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 75 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 66 items from 2 sources.

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

Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所 (continued)(35)

【中環】Announcement of the company's acquisition of securities

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

中環 Company purchased 1.22 million shares of 南亞科 on July 2 and 3, 2026, for a total of approximately NT$490 million as part of a portfolio adjustment. The move reflects its long-term confidence in the semiconductor industry.

Companies mentioned:南亞科

【美律】Announcement of the company's self-calculated consolidated group revenue for June of Year 115

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

美律實業 announced consolidated revenue of NT$3.460 billion for June 2026, up 0.15% year over year. This routine financial announcement reflects stable operations and provides investors with a useful reference.

【鑽石投資】Announcement that the board has approved a waiver of the non-compete clause for managers

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

The board of 鑽石投資 lifted general manager 路孔明’s non-compete obligation, allowing him to continue holding positions at several biotech and investment companies. The company said there would be no financial impact.

Companies mentioned:鑽石高新投資股份有限公司、鑽石一號投資股份有限公司、精英投資股份有限公司、新耀生技投資股份有限公司、中天(上海)生物科技有限公司、中天(香港)生物科技有限公司、Megabio Inc., (HK) Limited、Microbio Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.、Oneness (USA) Biotech Inc.、永笙生技股份有限公司、台灣永生細胞股份有限公司

【國喬】Announcement of payment collection for the company's Year 115 cash capital increase

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

國喬石油化學 announced the collection of payments for its cash capital increase. Existing shareholders and employees subscribing for shares must pay between July 6 and August 5, Year 115, or they will forfeit their rights. This is a required notice under statutory procedures.

Companies mentioned:凱基銀行、凱基證券

【鑽石投資】Announcement of changes to the company's spokesperson, corporate governance officer, finance officer and accounting officer

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

鑽石投資 announced changes to its spokesperson, corporate governance, finance and accounting officers, with 郭悅琳 taking over all four positions following a personnel adjustment, effective July 6, Year 115. This is an internal personnel change.

Companies mentioned:合一生技(股)公司

【鑽石投資】Announcement of a change in the company's general manager

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

鑽石投資 announced a change in its general manager, with 路孔明 taking over following a job reassignment. The personnel change reflects an internal management restructuring.

Companies mentioned:鑽石生技投資(股)公司

【鑽石投資】Announcement that the board has resolved to invest in Syncell Inc.

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

鑽石投資 (6901) resolved at a board meeting to invest in Syncell Inc.’s Series A+ preferred shares. It will invest up to US$10.21 million, positioning the move as a long-term strategic investment.

Companies mentioned:Syncell Inc.

【雲豹能源】Announcement of the institution handling collection and safekeeping of proceeds for the company's 2nd domestic secured convertible corporate bonds

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

雲豹能源 announced the institution handling collection and safekeeping of proceeds for its 2nd secured convertible corporate bonds. This is a financial procedure conducted in accordance with the law and indicates the company's continued fundraising for expansion. The move provides transparency for investors.

Companies mentioned:凱基商業銀行、永豐商業銀行

【臻鼎-KY】On behalf of subsidiary 鵬鼎控股(深圳)股份有限公司, announcement of matters related to the board's approval to convene its 1st extraordinary shareholders' meeting of 2026

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

鵬鼎控股(深圳) announced that it will hold its 2026 first extraordinary shareholders’ meeting. The meeting will consider the terms for issuing A shares, the use of proceeds and a shareholder return plan.

Companies mentioned:臻鼎-KY

【臻鼎-KY】On behalf of subsidiary 鵬鼎控股(深圳)股份有限公司, announcement of matters related to the board's approval to issue A shares to specific investors

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所

鵬鼎控股 will raise up to 9.6 billion yuan through an A-share issuance and invest in its substrate business for AI servers, accelerating its strategic expansion.

Companies mentioned:鵬鼎控股

Taiwan | 中央社 CNA(31)

Original費柴德拒下放守護者3A 生涯2度成自由球員

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Optioned to the minor leagues by the 守護者隊
  • Becomes a free agent for the 2nd time in his career
  • 費柴德 was designated for assignment (DFA) by the 克里夫蘭守護者隊 on June 27 Taiwan time, and 7 days have now passed
  • A total of 14 appearances
  • A total of 14 appearances and 19 at-bats
  • Had 3 hits
  • Also drew 7 walks
  • 14 strikeouts

Companies mentioned:費柴德、Stuart Fairchild、守護者隊、克里夫蘭守護者隊、坦帕灣光芒隊、大聯盟、中央社、韓納、Hanna Fairchild

Penghu Chrysanthemum Island Cup beach volleyball tournament gets underway, drawing more than 300 competitors

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 300 competitors
  • 12 counties and cities
  • 76 teams

Companies mentioned:香港、馬來西亞、美國、荷蘭

Original劉廣珩許尹鏸闖加拿大羽賽4強 拚連兩週奪冠

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Won 21-16, 21-15
  • The 3rd-seeded French pair
  • Men's singles 6th seed

Companies mentioned:世界羽球联盟(BWF)

Another academic plagiarism scandal in China; writer 蔣方舟 accused of fabricating research

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The paper contained 10 instances of plagiarism
  • Pledged to complete the process within 90 working days as required

Companies mentioned:中國人民大學、北京清華大學、中國新聞週刊、新周刊、新華社

Taipei City announces smoking ban in Dihua and Chifeng Street shopping districts; enforcement and fines begin 8/1

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Fines range from NT$2,000 to NT$10,000

Companies mentioned:台北市衛生局

A transformation with no turning back: 偉勝乾燥 uses KPIs to drive AI competitiveness

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original偉勝手上訂單逾9成為客製化
  • R&D previously required extensive time to compare international patents and regulations to avoid infringement risks. With AI semantic analysis, comparisons that once took 3 days of manual work can now be completed in 3 minutes
  • Cuts R&D timelines by 40% to 50%
  • Cuts new employee training time by about 70%

Companies mentioned:偉勝乾燥工業、中央社

Pingtung investigates after toddler allegedly mistreated by foster caregiver whose services had been suspended; county revokes registration

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Maximum fine of NT$600,000
  • A total of 10 children were in care during the period
  • The Huang-surname caregiver had 1 year and 10 months of childcare experience

Companies mentioned:屏東縣政府、屏東縣社會處、屏東縣居家托育服務中心

Musical COMPANY to stage 4 performances at 台中國家歌劇院 from the 10th to the 12th

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Brings together 14 performers from Taiwan and Hong Kong
  • 4 performances
  • Sweeps 6 Tony Awards
  • The protagonist's 35th birthday party
  • Enjoys the different qualities of 3 girlfriends

Companies mentioned:COMPANY、台中國家歌劇院、Stephen Sondheim、Tony Awards、宮本亞門、金到厚

Retail AI battle begins: 日藥本舖 launches chatbot to chat with you about your horoscope

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The AI investment in a single store's hardware devices, electronic labels and underlying software setup totals NT$50 million
  • “The ChatGPT team plan now costs just NT$500 per person”
  • A copywriting company used to quote NT$1 million for 1 year
  • Gemini now costs just a few hundred dollars a month, yet produces 3 to 5 times as much as before
  • Will gradually expand to 日藥本舖's 2 million members
  • Gemini and GPT subscriptions together cost a little over NT$10,000 per month
  • Initially, a monthly Token spending cap of NT$100,000 will be set

Companies mentioned:日藥本舖、ChatGPT、Gemini、Notebook LM、Grok、Vids

內政部: Some sources of etomidate smuggling are 越南 or 馬來西亞

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Police agencies investigated a total of 399 drug-smuggling cases
  • A total of 20,604 kilograms of drugs across all levels
  • About 711 kilograms of first-level drugs
  • About 7,009 kilograms of second-level drugs
  • About 7,718 kilograms of third-level drugs
  • About 5,166 kilograms of fourth-level drugs
  • 144 cases of drugs concealed in luggage
  • 144 cases of drugs concealed in luggage, accounting for 36.09%
  • 143 drug parcels sent by mail
  • 143 drug parcels sent by mail, accounting for 35.84%
  • 63 air-courier cases

Companies mentioned:內政部、立法院、國家安全局、海洋委員會海巡署、財政部關務署、國防部憲兵指揮部、越南、馬來西亞、印度、泰國、美國、中國大陸、加拿大、寮國

WTT US Smash: Lin Yun-ju and Feng Yi-hsin miss out on men's doubles title match

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Lost 0-3
  • Teamed up with Feng Yi-hsin again after nearly 2 years apart
  • After battling to a 5-5 tie, they dropped 4 straight points
  • Surrendered the opening game 10-12
  • Surrendered the game 8-11
  • Then lost 7-11

Companies mentioned:世界桌球職業大聯盟(WTT)

Early childhood aesthetic education combines with emotional learning, using art to guide children in facing themselves

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Attracted more than 200 childcare and education professionals from across the country to sign up

Companies mentioned:教育部、台南大學、實踐大學、嘉義市大同國小附幼、雲林縣鎮南國小附幼

Passport applications accepted at household registration offices nationwide for the first time; 1.28 million people have benefited in nearly 6 years

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 1.28 million people have benefited in nearly 6 years
  • Passports can be obtained in about 14 working days

Companies mentioned:內政部、外交部、外交部領事事務局、超商、網路銀行

全家 tests unmanned overnight operations; retail association says everyday convenience has become precious

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About 700 stores across Taiwan have introduced self-service microwave equipment
  • About 1,700 stores offer self-checkout
  • About 130 stores across Taiwan do not operate 24 hours a day
  • Monthly overnight-shift pay, including labor and health insurance, has reached more than NT$50,000

Companies mentioned:全家、台灣連鎖暨加盟協會、7-ELEVEN、萊爾富、OK超商

10 Chinese naval vessels and 6 sorties by Chinese military aircraft approach Taiwan; 國軍 monitors

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 10 Chinese naval vessels
  • 6 sorties by Chinese military aircraft
  • 7 government vessels
  • 8 sorties by Chinese military aircraft

Companies mentioned:國防部、國軍

Kaohsiung startup brand crosses the sea to support women in Laos, championing fair trade and sustainability

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Was deeply inspired after encountering traditional weaving communities in Laos in 2014
  • A local design brand at the 2021「高雄設計節」
  • 2023 La Vie台灣創意力100社會實踐獎
  • Participated in 台灣文化創意博覽會 from 2021 to 2025

Companies mentioned:洋嘎YOUNGA、聯合國、高雄設計節、La Vie台灣創意力100社會實踐獎、台灣文化創意博覽會

阿根廷 eliminates 維德角 to reach the last 16; Messi sets World Cup milestone with 20 goals

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Lionel Messi scored his 20th career World Cup goal today
  • Won a narrow 3-2 victory at the final whistle
  • Messi scored his 20th World Cup goal in the 29th minute, putting 阿根廷 ahead
  • French star Kylian Mbappe is second with 18 goals
  • Messi has scored 7 goals in this World Cup
  • Messi has scored 7 goals in this World Cup, leading Mbappe by 1 in the Golden Boot race
  • 維德角, who reached the last 32 in their first World Cup finals appearance, will not continue their unexpected run

Companies mentioned:阿根廷、維德角、埃及

National elementary and middle school scouts gather for camp, with more than 1,000 at New Taipei's Longmen campsite

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 590 scouts
  • 570 cub scouts
  • 300 staff members

Companies mentioned:教育部、新北市教育局

泰勒絲 and NFL star 凱爾西 marry in New York, capping a 3-year romance

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Sweltering heat of 38 degrees Celsius
  • A cocktail party attended by about 1,000 people
  • Donated US$26 million
  • 36 years old

Companies mentioned:泰勒絲、NFL、凱爾西、曼哈頓麥迪遜花園廣場、葛萊美獎、亞當山德勒、珍妮佛羅培茲、紅髮艾德、伊森霍克、吉米法隆、艾比溫巴赫、Swifties、紐約帝國大廈、堪薩斯酋長隊、Instagram、週六夜現場

More than 50,000 migrant workers switch to skilled jobs; employer must raise pay for permanent residency

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Monthly pay can reach NT$60,000
  • The number of migrant workers in Taiwan has topped 800,000
  • Taiwan's labor shortage is projected to reach 480,000
  • The salary threshold for foreign technical workers is NT$35,000
  • Monthly salary must also reach 2 times the minimum wage
  • The minimum wage is expected to exceed NT$30,000 next year
  • Monthly pay for family caregivers in the social welfare sector is NT$28,000

Companies mentioned:中央社、中華民國人力仲介協會、台南市就業服務商業同業公會、中央大學人力資源管理研究所、勞動部、行政院、內政部移民署

Japan and South Korea ease rules on migrant workers and immigration; Taiwan has advantages and disadvantages in the competition for labor

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The Japanese government plans to accept more than 800,000 foreign nationals entering under the “Specified Skilled Worker” category by 2029
  • For experienced migrant workers in Taiwan to switch to foreign technical worker status, current rules require monthly pay of NT$35,000 for industry jobs
  • For family caregivers in the social welfare sector, the amount is NT$26,000
  • South Korea stipulates that skilled workers applying for qualification must have an annual salary of 26 million won
  • Equivalent to about NT$44,000 per month

Companies mentioned:日本厚生勞動省

A bottle of Indonesian chili sauce eases homesickness; migrant worker Sherry hopes to stay in Taiwan and share the flavors of home

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • It has now been 16 years
  • Monthly pay needs to be close to NT$60,000
  • Sherry currently earns about NT$30,000 a month

Companies mentioned:中央社

Indonesian migrant worker Aya: “I could earn more by running away, but I want to stay in Taiwan forever”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • For 10 years, she accompanied 3 elderly Taiwanese people until the end of their lives
  • Their salary also rose from just NT$15,840
  • to NT$26,000 today
  • Original台灣目前有80多萬名移工
  • More than 200,000 of them are domestic caregivers
  • Migrant workers need only work in Taiwan for 6 years
  • To apply for permanent residency, foreign technical workers must work in a foreign technical role for at least 5 years
  • Monthly salary must also reach 2 times the minimum wage
  • Already 40 years old
  • Monthly salary of just NT$26,000

Companies mentioned:Facebook

Original「吉伊卡哇」熱氣球台東亮相 粉絲包遊覽車追球

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The hot-air balloon event enters its 16th year
  • 40 hot-air balloons from 17 countries will take turns ascending
  • 8 themed photo spots set up

Companies mentioned:吉伊卡哇、北一女中樂儀旗隊、台北熊讚熱氣球、劇場版吉伊卡哇人魚島的秘密、中央社

Attracts over ten thousand applicants in its first year; MOEA's AI Application Planner certification proves popular

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Compared with the 32,327 applicants for the senior civil service examinations in 2025
  • Attracted over ten thousand applicants in its first year
  • A total of 21,000 people have applied to participate so far
  • 8,464 passed
  • Average pass rate of around 4 to 5 tenths
  • Set a target for AI adoption in manufacturing to reach 50% by 2028
  • When the target was initially set, AI adoption in manufacturing was only 6% to 7%
  • Original目前產發署已培養700名至800名AI顧問
  • Aims to reach a scale of 1,000 people
  • Plans to assist 14,000 companies within 2 years
  • Subsidies of around NT$410,000 per case
  • NT$100,000 of which can be used to purchase software for implementation

Companies mentioned:経済部、產發署、微軟、輝達、中央社、The Observer

Election authorities confirm her election as president; 藤森惠子 says Peru is turning a new page

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • With 50.135% of the vote
  • 49.865%

Companies mentioned:藤森惠子、韋拉德、藤森謙也、桑傑士、米雷伊、卡斯特、盧比歐、艾思普雷雅、魯拉、泛美人權委員會

Deadly heat wave hits the eastern U.S.; Philadelphia's Independence Day parade canceled, thousands of New York households lose power

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Breaking the 101-degree Fahrenheit record set in 1872
  • A 68-year-old man died after pruning shrubs

Companies mentioned:CNN、愛迪生聯合電力公司

Australia loses to Egypt in a penalty shootout in the World Cup round of 32; coach has no regrets about changing goalkeepers

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 18-year-old defender Herrington
  • 22-year-old goalkeeper Beach
  • 34-year-old Ryan
  • 120 minutes of fierce action
  • Tied 1-1
  • Lost 2-4

Companies mentioned:Tony Popovic、Lucas Herrington、Harry Souttar、Patrick Beach、Mathew Ryan

Summer Solstice Philharmonic Cello Ensemble performs in Slovakia and wins music festival silver award

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 15th International Youth Music Festival
  • First performance in Slovakia on the 1st

Companies mentioned:夏至爱乐大提琴室内乐团、布拉提斯拉瓦夏季音樂節、李哲藝、王夙慧

Typhoon Bavi rapidly intensifies into a severe typhoon; Wu Derong estimates the greatest impact will be on the 10th and 11th

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The maximum temperature could rise to around 38 degrees Celsius
  • The storm's radius will continue expanding to 350 kilometers
  • Took only 36 hours to intensify from a tropical storm to a severe typhoon
  • Challenges the wind-king record set by Sinlaku in April this year (60 meters per second)

Companies mentioned:氣象應用推廣基金會、中央氣象署、中央大學大氣科學系

Major earthquake in Venezuela highlights South American plate risks; northeastern Brazil remains a high-risk area

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • In northeastern Brazil, the crust in the area known as Borborema Province (Província Borborema) is only about 30 to 35 kilometers thick
  • Thinner than the global average of 40 kilometers
  • In 1986, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck the city of João Câmara
  • Causing around 4,000 homes to collapse or suffer damage
  • More than ten thousand people were left homeless
  • More than 50 tectonic plates on Earth push against one another

Companies mentioned:BBC

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