# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-05 06:00–09:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 10 items from 2 sources; Japan, 4 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 伊朗大使：荷莫茲將收服務費 友好國享特殊待遇

- Published: 2026-07-05T08:42:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607050011.aspx
- anchor: #n1326962
- Companies mentioned: 伊朗、美國、阿曼、法新社、世界和平論壇

Facts:
- The Strait of Hormuz is an important shipping lane, normally handling about 1/5 of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas shipments
- Commercial vessels can pass through the Strait of Hormuz free of charge for 60 days

## Good morning, World: Typhoon Bavi’s storm radius may expand again; weather agency does not rule out issuing a warning

- Published: 2026-07-05T08:35:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607055001.aspx
- anchor: #n1326960
- Companies mentioned: 大考中心、中國海警、陸委會、北約、104人力銀行、台積電、偉勝乾燥工業、食藥署

Facts:
- The storm’s radius may expand to 350 kilometers
- 食藥署 has so far identified a list of 257 affected businesses across Taiwan
- Taiwan has identified more than 110 Chinese warships and coast guard vessels
- 中國掌握全球光纖逾6成產能
- More than 50,000 experienced migrant workers have transitioned to foreign technical personnel and stayed in Taiwan in the 3 years since the program began
- Based on the 2027 minimum wage, the amount would be about 60,000
- So far, 21,000 people have been attracted to sit for the exam
- 8,464 passed
- Expected to assist 1 within 2 years.

## “Rude tourists” flock to the mountains of 多洛米蒂 in northern Italy; authorities plan stepped-up patrols and fines

- Published: 2026-07-05T08:34:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607050010.aspx
- anchor: #n1326961
- Companies mentioned: 多洛米蒂、威內托大區、貝魯諾、義大利晚郵報、Corriere della Sera、威尼斯、威尼斯潟湖、多洛米蒂山脈、索拉皮斯湖、科爾蒂納、科爾蒂納警察局長

Facts:
- Welcomed nearly 1.2 million visitors
- An increase of 11% from the previous year
- Only 6 police officers
- 27 provincial police officers will join patrols next week
- Plans to conduct about 10 patrols per month
- An elevation of 2,000 meters

## Wang Yi’s visit puts Gui Minhai in the spotlight; Swedish foreign minister says China says his health is fine

- Published: 2026-07-05T08:19:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607050009.aspx
- anchor: #n1326958
- Companies mentioned: 瑞典外交部、无国界记者组织、瑞典快报、瑞典通讯社、瑞典国家中国问题研究中心、瑞典电视台、香港铜锣湾书店

Facts:
- The last Chinese foreign minister to visit Sweden was Li Zhaoxing, 22 years ago
- Sentenced to 2 years in prison for causing a traffic accident
- Gui Minhai was sentenced to 10 years in prison for “illegally providing intelligence to foreign entities”

## Taiwanese immigrants across three generations take part in California’s Independence Day parade, showcasing democratic values shared by Taiwan and the US

- Published: 2026-07-05T08:08:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607050008.aspx
- anchor: #n1326957
- Companies mentioned: 北勢國中棒球隊、北加州台灣同鄉聯合會、駐舊金山辦事處、金山灣區僑教中心

Facts:
- The parade route is about 1.6 kilometers long
- Officials estimate that about 15,000 people attended the celebration
- Elderly Taiwanese immigrants who have lived in the United States for more than 50 years

## Vance’s Independence Day speech attacks voices critical of the United States, reflecting a climate of political division

- Published: 2026-07-05T07:08:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607050007.aspx
- anchor: #n1326954
- Companies mentioned: JD Vance、USS Kearsarge、Blue Angels

Facts:
- 250th anniversary of US independence
- 41 degrees Celsius

## 摩洛哥3比0淘汰主辦國加拿大 連兩屆闖進世足8強

- Published: 2026-07-05T06:06:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607050006.aspx
- anchor: #n1326946
- Companies mentioned: 摩洛哥、加拿大、法國、巴拉圭、荷蘭、NRG Stadium

Facts:
- 將於本月9日迎戰法國與巴拉圭的勝方
- 當時是法國以2比0勝出

## Today, we will provide a preliminary answer key for the written judicial scrivener exam! We have also decided to livestream a general review and video predicting the cutoff score!

- Published: 2026-07-05T08:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000975.000017546.html
- anchor: #n1326959
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アガルート、株式会社ファンオブライフ、株式会社シナプス、株式会社 新社会システム総合研究所、株式会社エーアイアカデミー、株式会社メディアグロース、株式会社クエリマーケティング、株式会社あそびラボ、株式会社ワクコンサルティング、アガルート法律会計事務所

On the day of the 2026 judicial scrivener exam, Agaruuto Academy will livestream a free preliminary answer key, general review and video predicting the cutoff score. The initiative addresses test-takers’ immediate needs and strengthens the academy’s presence as an educational platform.

## Spend summer vacation with your family at Kadokawa Culture Museum! The “Summer Vacation: Free Admission for Elementary School Students” campaign offers elementary school students free “1DAY Passport” and “Evening Passport” tickets.

- Published: 2026-07-05T08:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000060.000123526.html
- anchor: #n1326956

Kadokawa Culture Museum will hold a campaign offering free admission to elementary school students in August 2026. It aims to encourage family visits and boost attendance during summer vacation.

## The anime series “Demon’s Crest” will be available exclusively worldwide on Prime Video starting Friday, Nov. 6.

- Published: 2026-07-05T07:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002152.000004612.html
- anchor: #n1326955
- Companies mentioned: KADOKAWA、Amazon MGM Studios Japan

Prime Video will stream Kawahara Reki’s new anime “Demon’s Crest” exclusively worldwide starting Nov. 6, 2026. Ado performs the opening theme, and the key visual and promotional video have also been released.

## ERPC unveils Solana RPC with x402 payment support — ushering in an era when AI agents pay on the spot for the APIs they need

- Published: 2026-07-05T05:52:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000483.000105962.html
- anchor: #n1326943
- Companies mentioned: Coinbase、Cloudflare

ERPC has unveiled a Solana RPC with x402 payment support. AI agents can pay on the spot to use APIs, bringing innovation to the infrastructure for autonomous AI.

## [Tai Duan] In accordance with Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation letter Tai-Zheng-Shang-Yi No. 1121801204

- Published: 2026-07-05T00:41:08+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=3432&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=234108&spoke_date=20260704
- anchor: #n1326951
- Companies mentioned: Ayers Alliance Financial Group Ltd.、STI PF Limited、City Credit Investment Bank Limited、City Credit Asset Management Nominee Co., Ltd.、CCAM Co., Ltd.

台端興業股份有限公司, in accordance with the requirements of the Taiwan Stock Exchange, announced the balance of its fund holdings and related transactions, and said the fair value of its investment balance was assessed at 0 yuan.

## 【上緯投控】公告本公司名稱由「上緯國際投資控股股份有限公司」更名為「上緯國際控股股份有限公司」，公告期間：115年6月11日至115年9月10日。

- Published: 2026-07-04T08:00:03+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=3708&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=70003&spoke_date=20260701
- anchor: #n1326950

上緯投控 changed its name from “上緯國際投資控股” to “上緯國際控股.” Stock code 3708 remains unchanged. The move is part of a review of the Taiwanese company’s brand strategy.

## 【三晃】Announcement that the company's name will change from “三晃股份有限公司” to “國慶科技股份有限公司”; announcement period: July 1, 115, to Sept. 30, 115.

- Published: 2026-07-04T08:00:03+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=1721&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=165153&spoke_date=20260702
- anchor: #n1326949

三晃股份有限公司 changed its name to 國慶科技股份有限公司 on June 29, 2026, and announced the change for three months starting July 1. The move reflects an adjustment to the company’s brand strategy, while its business and stock code remain unchanged.