AI News 180m Report

2026-07-04 21:00–24:00 JST

21 received, 21 listed, 2 sources

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 18 items from 1 source; Japan, 3 items from 1 source.

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

Taiwan | 中央社 CNA(18)

Carcinogens in oil exceed limits; FDA orders expanded recalls of 2 product categories by 7/6

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • List of 257 affected businesses across Taiwan
  • Processed products containing at least 20% of the problematic oil
  • A total of 1300 metric tons went to three major brands: 泰山、福壽 and 福懋
  • The data for this batch in April did fluctuate, with a reading as high as 1.6 ppb
  • Benzo[a]pyrene levels in virgin oil range from 10 to 300 ppb
  • Finished products remain difficult to bring below Taiwan’s 2 ppb standard
  • Problems are likely when the level exceeds 13%
  • Recommended standard set below 12.5%

Companies mentioned:中聯油品、泰山、福壽、福懋、中聯油脂

Original美國獨立250週年 台北101紅白藍3色點燈同慶

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:美國在台協會、AIT、台北101、法國巴黎鐵塔、德國布蘭登堡門、韓國首爾塔

Taiwan Lottery’s 539 draw No. 115162 has 1 jackpot-winning ticket

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Prize of NT$8 million
  • NT$20,000 prize per ticket
  • NT$5,000 prize per ticket
  • NT$50,000 prize per ticket

Companies mentioned:台彩公司

Wuhan Zhongbang Bank’s credit risk taken over in first such case involving a Chinese privately owned bank

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Term of 1 year
  • Initial registered capital of RMB 2 billion
  • Registered capital reaches RMB 4 billion

Companies mentioned:武漢眾邦銀行、卓爾控股、當代集團、壹網通科技、鈺龍集團、奧山投資、法斯克能源、中國金融監督管理總局、湖北省地方金融管理局、武漢市人民政府、中國國家金融監督管理總局湖北監管局、中國人民銀行湖北省分行、存款保險基金管理有限責任公司

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reminds successor not to spend less time on international affairs than he did

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Just 2 years since taking office

Companies mentioned:英國廣播公司(BBC)、社群媒體平台X、國民保健署(National Health Service)

Original世界盃16強開踢 法國頂高溫迎戰巴拉圭力爭前8強

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Temperatures in the Pennsylvania metropolis reached 38 degrees Celsius yesterday
  • Scored 13 goals in 4 matches

Companies mentioned:法國隊、巴拉圭、加拿大、摩洛哥、林肯金融球場、法新社、美國國家氣象局、德尚、阿法羅、馬希、瓦赫比

Japan-based rising distance runner 簡子傑 breaks national record again in men’s 5,000 meters

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original以13分42秒38完賽
  • Taiwanese rising star 簡子傑, just 19 years old
  • Improved by more than 6 seconds

Companies mentioned:中央社、日本中央大學、U20世界田徑錦標賽

王力宏 falls hard and bleeds from the ear during Chengdu concert; returns to stage to reassure fans

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Completed a 3-hour performance

Companies mentioned:王力宏

Ukrainian drone attack hits port and oil terminal facilities in 聖彼得堡

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A city with a population of 6 million
  • About 170 kilometers northwest of 聖彼得堡
  • A total of 72 drones were shot down
  • More than 850 kilometers from the Ukrainian border

Companies mentioned:聖彼得堡、列寧格勒州、維索茨克港、克隆斯塔

Dragons beat Guardians with 11 runs to even the matchup; 郭天信 looks to find an edge

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Brings the season series to 7 wins and 7 losses
  • Original龍隊與悍將上半季打成6勝6敗平手

Companies mentioned:味全龍隊、富邦悍將隊

何承叡 and partner upset the No. 10 seeds to reach the Wimbledon men’s doubles round of 16

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Aged 26
  • Ranked 72nd in doubles
  • Won 7-5
  • Won 7-6 (7-4)
  • No. 10 seed
  • Round of 16

Companies mentioned:何承叡、耶本斯、阿里巴奇、奧利維蒂、盧彥勳

Original衛福部:持續強化橫向連結維護食安

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 50,000 eggs entered the market and could not be recalled

Companies mentioned:文雅畜牧場

今彩539 draw No. 115162 results announced

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Winning number: 15
  • 3-Star winning number: 369
  • 4-Star winning number: 0883

Companies mentioned:今彩539、台彩

Original綠營台東政策宣講 交部擬推台鐵學生票最高5折優惠

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original台鐵學生票最高5折優惠
  • More than 200 supporters attended the event
  • More than NT$1.6 billion in support has been provided since 2022
  • Expected to launch in August

Companies mentioned:民主進步黨、農業部、交通部、台鐵

Rebel attacks erupt at multiple locations in Mali, posing latest threat to military government

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Mali’s military said rebels attacked 5 locations early today

Companies mentioned:阿扎瓦德解放戰線、支持伊斯蘭與穆斯林

National Taiwan Literature Camp opens on 7/5; 林宜敬 to discuss literary creation in the AI era

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The 3-day event
  • 50 literature classes
  • 2026 National Taiwan Literature Camp

Companies mentioned:印刻文學生活誌、淡江大學、血觀音、紐約電視獎

Zhengzhou municipal government in China’s Henan Province summoned over workplace safety incidents

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 3 people were killed and 1 injured
  • 3 people were killed
  • Leaving 2 dead and 2 injured

Companies mentioned:鄭州新光色耐火材料有限公司、宏達國際車業廣場

Online petition to reclassify emergency contraception as an OTC medicine passes threshold; 食藥署 to respond by 9/4

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 8,000 people endorsed the proposal in just 2 days, advancing it to the next stage
  • Passed the 5,000-signature threshold to advance
  • Around 90 countries worldwide have already relaxed restrictions
  • The golden window (within 72 to 120 hours)

Companies mentioned:食藥署、衛生福利部、世界衛生組織、Facebook

Japan | PR TIMES(3)

Title: Put down your smartphone and assemble the pulse of machinery. BLDB launches the “V4 Automotive Engine Metal Assembly Model Kit”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

BLDB launches the “V4 Automotive Engine Metal Assembly Model Kit” in Japan. It is also running a summer-only 20% off campaign, targeting the niche market of adults interested in digital detox.

STPR’s new group, “とぅるりぷ,” announces its first Tokyo-Nagoya-Osaka tour! Official advance ticket applications now open!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

STPR-affiliated 2.5D idol group “とぅるりぷ” will hold its first Tokyo-Nagoya-Osaka tour. Advance lottery ticket applications open on July 4, 2026. The group is taking on the challenge in its 4th month since debut.

【Limited quantities; ¥10,000 discount now available】Show It unveils a new “hands-free dashcam” style using the camera-equipped smart glasses “BleeqUp Ranger,” a hit at CES 2026!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Gadget select shop “Show It” has begun selling a limited-quantity outlet batch of the eye-tracking-recording smart glasses “BleeqUp Ranger” at a ¥10,000 discount. A summer safety fair is also being held to coincide with Rakuten Shopping Marathon.

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