# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-04 09:00–12:00 JST｜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.

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

- Published: 2026-07-03T18:41:52+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=174152&spoke_date=20260703
- anchor: #n1317258
- Companies mentioned: 南亞科

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.

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

- Published: 2026-07-03T18:39:04+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=2439&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=173904&spoke_date=20260703
- anchor: #n1317257

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: 2026-07-03T18:34:26+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=6901&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=4&spoke_time=173426&spoke_date=20260703
- anchor: #n1317256
- 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

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.

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

- Published: 2026-07-03T18:33:34+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=1312&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=173334&spoke_date=20260703
- anchor: #n1317255
- Companies mentioned: 凱基銀行、凱基證券

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.

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

- Published: 2026-07-03T18:33:18+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=6901&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=3&spoke_time=173318&spoke_date=20260703
- anchor: #n1317254
- Companies mentioned: 合一生技(股)公司

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.

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

- Published: 2026-07-03T18:32:01+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=6901&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=173201&spoke_date=20260703
- anchor: #n1317252
- Companies mentioned: 鑽石生技投資(股)公司

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.

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

- Published: 2026-07-03T18:30:42+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=6901&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=173042&spoke_date=20260703
- anchor: #n1317251
- Companies mentioned: Syncell Inc.

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.

## 【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: 2026-07-03T18:23:25+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=6869&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=172325&spoke_date=20260703
- anchor: #n1317250
- Companies mentioned: 凱基商業銀行、永豐商業銀行

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.

## 【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: 2026-07-03T18:17:38+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=4958&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=3&spoke_time=171738&spoke_date=20260703
- anchor: #n1317249
- Companies mentioned: 臻鼎-KY

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.

## 【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: 2026-07-03T18:17:02+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=4958&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=171702&spoke_date=20260703
- anchor: #n1317248
- Companies mentioned: 鵬鼎控股

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.

## 費柴德拒下放守護者3A 生涯2度成自由球員

- Published: 2026-07-04T11:49:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607040041.aspx
- anchor: #n1317409
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-04T11:43:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607040040.aspx
- anchor: #n1317407
- Companies mentioned: 香港、馬來西亞、美國、荷蘭

Facts:
- More than 300 competitors
- 12 counties and cities
- 76 teams

## 劉廣珩許尹鏸闖加拿大羽賽4強 拚連兩週奪冠

- Published: 2026-07-04T11:39:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607040039.aspx
- anchor: #n1317403
- Companies mentioned: 世界羽球联盟（BWF）

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-04T11:38:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607040038.aspx
- anchor: #n1317404
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-04T11:33:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607040037.aspx
- anchor: #n1317401
- Companies mentioned: 台北市衛生局

Facts:
- Fines range from NT$2,000 to NT$10,000

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

- Published: 2026-07-04T11:30:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607040036.aspx
- anchor: #n1317399
- Companies mentioned: 偉勝乾燥工業、中央社

Facts:
- 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%

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

- Published: 2026-07-04T11:21:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607040035.aspx
- anchor: #n1317396
- Companies mentioned: 屏東縣政府、屏東縣社會處、屏東縣居家托育服務中心

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-04T11:19:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202607040034.aspx
- anchor: #n1317394
- Companies mentioned: COMPANY、台中國家歌劇院、Stephen Sondheim、Tony Awards、宮本亞門、金到厚

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-04T11:16:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607040032.aspx
- anchor: #n1317391
- Companies mentioned: 日藥本舖、ChatGPT、Gemini、Notebook LM、Grok、Vids

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-04T11:11:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607040033.aspx
- anchor: #n1317390
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-04T11:08:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607040031.aspx
- anchor: #n1317392
- Companies mentioned: 世界桌球職業大聯盟（WTT）

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-04T11:01:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607040030.aspx
- anchor: #n1317379
- 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

Facts:
- Attracted more than 200 childcare and education professionals from across the country to sign up

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

- Published: 2026-07-04T10:51:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607040029.aspx
- anchor: #n1317370
- Companies mentioned: 內政部、外交部、外交部領事事務局、超商、網路銀行

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-04T10:49:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607040028.aspx
- anchor: #n1317371
- Companies mentioned: 全家、台灣連鎖暨加盟協會、7-ELEVEN、萊爾富、OK超商

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-04T10:45:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607040027.aspx
- anchor: #n1317372
- Companies mentioned: 國防部、國軍

Facts:
- 10 Chinese naval vessels
- 6 sorties by Chinese military aircraft
- 7 government vessels
- 8 sorties by Chinese military aircraft

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

- Published: 2026-07-04T10:43:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607040026.aspx
- anchor: #n1317367
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-04T10:41:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607040025.aspx
- anchor: #n1317368
- Companies mentioned: 阿根廷、維德角、埃及

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-04T10:36:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607040024.aspx
- anchor: #n1317358
- Companies mentioned: 教育部、新北市教育局

Facts:
- 590 scouts
- 570 cub scouts
- 300 staff members

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

- Published: 2026-07-04T10:27:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202607040023.aspx
- anchor: #n1317355
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-04T10:11:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607040022.aspx
- anchor: #n1317312
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-04T10:10:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607040021.aspx
- anchor: #n1317313
- Companies mentioned: 日本厚生勞動省

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-04T10:08:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607040020.aspx
- anchor: #n1317314
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-04T10:07:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607040019.aspx
- anchor: #n1317315
- Companies mentioned: Facebook

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
- 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

## 「吉伊卡哇」熱氣球台東亮相 粉絲包遊覽車追球

- Published: 2026-07-04T10:03:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607040018.aspx
- anchor: #n1317310
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-04T09:56:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607040017.aspx
- anchor: #n1317306
- Companies mentioned: 経済部、產發署、微軟、輝達、中央社、The Observer

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%
- 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

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

- Published: 2026-07-04T09:48:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607040016.aspx
- anchor: #n1317299
- 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

Facts:
- With 50.135% of the vote
- 49.865%

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

- Published: 2026-07-04T09:33:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607040015.aspx
- anchor: #n1317286
- Companies mentioned: CNN、愛迪生聯合電力公司

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-04T09:25:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607040014.aspx
- anchor: #n1317283
- Companies mentioned: Tony Popovic、Lucas Herrington、Harry Souttar、Patrick Beach、Mathew Ryan

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-04T09:17:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202607040013.aspx
- anchor: #n1317276
- 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

Facts:
- 15th International Youth Music Festival
- First performance in Slovakia on the 1st

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

- Published: 2026-07-04T09:15:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607040012.aspx
- anchor: #n1317273
- 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

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)

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

- Published: 2026-07-04T09:00:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607040011.aspx
- anchor: #n1317253
- Companies mentioned: BBC

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