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【KURUKURU】3 products from 3 brands win the “OMOTENASHI Selection 2026.” Ur.Salon’s “Jet Monster Micro Dryer 02” wins the highest Gold Award. Published 2026-07-07 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Price (tax included): 13,298 yen Price (tax included): 14,398 yen Price (tax included): S: 31,298 yen The unit weighs approximately 285g Approximately 610 independent cells Approximately 3.4 kg 55 mm in diameter Companies mentioned：株式会社KURUKURU、Ur.Salon、GOKUMIN、MAIMO、ANA
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Fragrances inspired by 5 princesses from the original TV anime 『プリンセッション・オーケストラ』 are here! Published 2026-07-07 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Sales begin on July 7 (Thu). Size: 50 ml Price: 5,500 yen (tax included) Companies mentioned：フェアリーテイル株式会社、Project PRINCESS-SESSION、テレ東
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Korean ballad singer Monday Kiz launches the 【Monday Kiz Japan Official Fanclub】! Published 2026-07-07 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Paid subscribers across all Fanicon communities exceed 345,000 Monday Kiz Japan Official Fanclub (800 yen per month) 5 lucky winners will receive a signed Polaroid! Companies mentioned：THECOO株式会社、Monday Kiz
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【大木町, Fukuoka Prefecture】A beetle and stag beetle specimen-making experience event will be held on July 31 (Fri) and August 1 (Sat)! Published 2026-07-07 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Japanese rhinoceros beetle or stag beetle: 3,000 yen Rainbow stag beetle: 4,000 yen Hercules beetle: 5,500 yen Companies mentioned：筑後地区観光協議会、大木町地域おこし協力隊
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Orders are now open for holographic acrylic shikishi boards from the original TV anime SK∞ エスケーエイト! Published 2026-07-07 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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■Size: approximately 120 × 140 mm We carry approximately 5,000 types of anime merchandise, from products for men to products for women. Companies mentioned：株式会社アズメーカー、ボンズ、Project SK∞、きゃらON！
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Orders are now open for T-shirts, B2 tapestries, character rubber mats, and clear files from the TV anime 「お隣の天使様にいつの間にか駄目人間にされていた件2」! Published 2026-07-07 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Approx. 5,000 types of anime merchandise Companies mentioned：株式会社アズメーカー、SBクリエイティブ、アニメ「お隣の天使様」製作委員会
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Original 〈物語〉シリーズ プリズムビジュアルコレクションの受注を開始しました！ Published 2026-07-07 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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7 types in total Size: approx. 70×130 mm Approx. 5,000 types Companies mentioned：株式会社アズメーカー、きゃらON！、講談社、アニプレックス、シャフト
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Orders are now open for T-shirts, a set of 2 hologram pin-back buttons, and a set of 2 metallic pin-back buttons from the TV anime 『盾の勇者の成り上がり Season 4』! Published 2026-07-07 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Approx. 5,000 types of anime merchandise Companies mentioned：株式会社アズメーカー、きゃらON！
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Announcement: Ryunosuke Sato transfers permanently to バレンシアCF Published 2026-07-07 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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FC Tokyo career appearances: 26 matches FC Tokyo career goals: 6 Companies mentioned：東京フットボールクラブ株式会社、バレンシアCF、ファジアーノ岡山
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Already generating buzz as “a masterpiece of a new dimension”! Mikito Chinen’s first isekai reincarnation light novel, 『偽世界転生』, goes on sale July 30 (Thu)! Published 2026-07-07 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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List price: ¥1,430 (tax included) Companies mentioned：株式会社双葉社、Mノベルス、谷島屋、書泉ブックタワー、福岡金文堂、紀伊國屋書店、紀伊国屋書店
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A capsule toy featuring karaoke hits from the Heisei era is here! JOYSOUND launches the “Kyoku NAVI” Music Play Mascot—with audio gimmicks to bring back memories! Nostalgic for adults and emotionally resonant for young people. Published 2026-07-07 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Manufacturer’s suggested retail price: 500 yen (tax included) 5 types in total Release period: around mid-July 2026 onward Companies mentioned：株式会社エクシング、株式会社トイズスピリッツ、USEN＆U-NEXT GROUP
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“Learning × Smiles”—a hands-on exhibition event combining the latest science and comedy makes its Chugoku-Shikoku debut! “What is this?!” Professor Sugihara’s Laughing Illusions Exhibition ~A Mysterious Laboratory to Explore with Yoshimoto Comedians~ Published 2026-07-07 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Starting July 18, 2026 (Sat) Adults (junior high school students and older): 900 yen Children (ages 3 through elementary school): 700 yen Companies mentioned：吉本興業株式会社、みろくの里、中国放送、よしもと錯覚研究所実行委員会
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『クレイヴ・サーガ 神絆の導師』 launches a campaign to help players take on Twelve Saints raid boss Dikuon! Special-value gacha draws and limited-time packs are also available for the event! Published 2026-07-07 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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After maintenance ends on July 7 (Tue) Through July 14 (Tue), 12:59 February 16, 2023 (Thu) Companies mentioned：合同会社EXNOA、DMM GAMES
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Lump of Sugar’s 20th anniversary and the crowdfunding project to remake 『Nursery Rhyme -ナーサリィ☆ライム-』 are now underway on ソレオス! Published 2026-07-07 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Original 2026年6月26日（金）19:00より開催中です June 26, 2026 (Fri), 19:00–August 24 (Mon), 23:59 Companies mentioned：Lump of Sugar、フロンティアワークス、ソレオス、kawaiinium
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Included with the special edition of 『ブルーロック』 volume 40! Designs revealed for 8 clear files featuring newly shot photos of the film cast! Published 2026-07-07 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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8 clear files featuring newly shot photos of the film cast On sale August 17, 2026 (Mon) Friday, Aug. 7, 2026 Companies mentioned：講談社、CK WORKS
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Sightseeing tour now on sale for the 39th Kanmon Strait Fireworks Festival! Published 2026-07-07 17:56 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Adults (junior high school students and older): 25,000 yen Children (elementary school students): 23,000 yen Minimum number of participants: 80 Companies mentioned：JR九州、株式会社JTB
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More children who don’t give up can move society forward. Crowdfunding for an experiential program launches July 7 (Tue). Published 2026-07-07 17:53 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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400 supporters Total support: 2 million yen The program has provided experiences to more than 400 children in total July 7 (Tue) to September 30 (Wed), 2026 Companies mentioned：株式会社Ridilover、NPO法人 子どもの体験格差解消プロジェクト、花まる学習会、慶應義塾大学、株式会社ベネッセホールディングス、アソビュー株式会社
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【ABCラジオ】『北村真平のあいがけ』, a talk show where wordsmiths come together over a dish, launches July 10 (Fri) at 24:00! The first guest is essayist Shiho Oiyuba. Published 2026-07-07 17:50 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Companies mentioned：朝日放送ラジオ株式会社、ABCラジオ
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【ステーキのあさくま】あさくまグループ opens its first airport location! The 中部国際空港 store is set to open in mid-August 2026 on 4F of Terminal 1 at Chubu Centrair International Airport. Published 2026-07-07 17:50 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Featuring 25 tables and 96 seats With a store area of 71.8 tsubo Mid-August 2026 The 27th location in Aichi Prefecture The 73rd location under the 「ステーキのあさくま」 brand The 84th location across the あさくまグループ as a whole Companies mentioned：株式会社あさくま、あさくまグループ、ステーキのあさくま、中部国際空港
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【Summer limited edition】“Glacia,” the signature product from AUDREY（オードリー）, gets a new chocolate mint flavor, “Glacia Chocominty”! On sale starting July 8, 2026 (Wed). Published 2026-07-07 17:45 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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5-piece box: 850 yen (before tax) 8-piece box: 1,280 yen (before tax) Companies mentioned：AUDREY（オードリー）、株式会社プレジィール、髙島屋、西武、グランスタ、羽田空港
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IPAC visits Taiwan as 3 lawmakers each from 民眾黨 and 民進黨 officially join Published 2026-07-07 20:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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6 Taiwanese legislators 23 million people in Taiwan Companies mentioned：IPAC、民眾黨、民進黨、中央社
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Benzopyrene-contaminated oil scandal widens; 中聯 and all 4 major downstream companies delayed reporting Published 2026-07-07 20:42 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Benzopyrene detected in soybean salad oil at 1.6μg/kg Standard: 2.0μg/kg Test result: 4.6μg/kg Test result: 8.0μg/kg Test result: 4.68μg/kg Test result: 8.1μg/kg Fined NT$6 million 中聯 hit with record NT$160 million fine from central authorities 中聯's fine, calculated according to the severity of the case, is NT$115.2 million Additional penalty of NT$47 million Total: NT$50 million Companies mentioned：中聯、SGS、南僑、福壽、泰山企業、福懋油脂、愛之味、台北市政府衛生局、台中市政府、彰化縣衛生局、衛福部、食藥署
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臻鼎: AI remains in the infrastructure stage; ABF shortfall unlikely to be made up within 3 years Published 2026-07-07 20:42 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Investment spending expected to remain high Relief is still unlikely in the next 2 to 3 years Companies mentioned：臻鼎、工商協進會
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Sea levels rise and temperatures climb in the Southwest Pacific; UN warns of growing risks Published 2026-07-07 20:41 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Between 1999 and 2025, sea levels in the region rose at an average rate of 3.7 millimeters per year Companies mentioned：聯合國世界氣象組織、法新社
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FSC approves merger of SinoPac Bank and King's Town Bank; branch count rises to the market's No. 2 spot Published 2026-07-07 20:18 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Branch count reaches 189 合庫銀行 has 248 branches Total assets reach NT$3.19 trillion Capital of about NT$129.4 billion 191 domestic operating locations A total of 710 ATMs Companies mentioned：永豐銀行、京城銀行、永豐金控、合庫銀行
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Original 6月CPI漲幅創近1年半新高 楊金龍：全年應可在2%以下 Published 2026-07-07 20:17 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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June CPI rose 2.6% year on year Core CPI, excluding fruit, vegetables and energy, rose 2.45% year on year Full-year CPI forecast at 1.91% Core CPI at 1.9% International oil prices have fallen sharply to more than US$70 a barrel Companies mentioned：中央銀行
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France to plant 1 billion trees to combat heat waves; experts warn of water shortages and temperature extremes Published 2026-07-07 20:16 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Plant 1 billion trees by 2032 Interim target: plant 467 million trees by the end of 2026 126 million trees planted with public funding The southern French city of Toulouse has planted 110,000 trees from 2020 to early 2026 to mitigate the urban heat island effect An oak tree needs to consume as much as 1,000 liters of water daily to maintain its temperature Companies mentioned：世界報、迴聲報、巴黎人報、Cerema、法國國家自然史博物館、巴黎市政府
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Original 中國試射飛彈 北約秘書長：顯示不能對北京天真 Published 2026-07-07 20:14 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 中國6日向太平洋試射一枚據稱可搭載核彈頭的潛射洲際彈道飛彈 The NATO summit will be held on the 7th and 8th in Ankara, the Turkish capital This is the second consecutive year that only a few IP4 countries have sent leaders to the summit Companies mentioned：北大西洋公约组织、日本、韩国、澳洲、紐西蘭、中國、北韓、伊朗、俄羅斯、烏克蘭
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GO-70 revival ceremony: Chiang Wan-an pays tribute to fallen heroes and veterans Published 2026-07-07 20:10 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Looking back on the 8-year War of Resistance The venue was set up with 300 banquet tables 3,000 people attended More than 6,000 retired and discharged service members Companies mentioned：中央社
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Judge in fatal crane accident case accused of callousness; Taipei District Court reviews records Published 2026-07-07 20:08 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Tsai's mother filed a lawsuit against 吊車公司 seeking NT$12 million in damages The insurance payout actually received by the family differed from the NT$7 million stated in the judgment Companies mentioned：吊車公司
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Super Typhoon Bavi approaches; Taichung City Government restricts access to the trail leading to Xueshankeng Published 2026-07-07 20:05 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Large-scale slope collapses have occurred repeatedly at the 1.5-kilometer mark Companies mentioned：台中市政府、中央氣象署、台中氣象站
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DGBAS: AI-driven computer price hikes push education equipment inflation to a 44-and-a-half-year high Published 2026-07-07 19:55 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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“Education and training equipment and supplies” rose 7.39% Largest increase in 44 and a half years June consumer price index (CPI) rose 2.6% year over year The import price index in New Taiwan dollars rose 23.07% year on year in June Computers and peripheral equipment account for just 1.6% of the CPI weighting Original
“Nintama Rantaro” creator 尼子騷兵衛 to appear at comics expo Published 2026-07-07 19:54 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Japanese manga “Rakudai Ninja Rantaro” marks its 40th anniversary Original manga artist 尼子騷兵衛 will be invited to Taiwan on the 25th to share behind-the-scenes stories Companies mentioned：尼子騷兵衛、阮光民、2026漫畫博覽會日本館
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Original 玉山金併三商壽過關 金管會：不影響245萬保戶權益 Published 2026-07-07 19:54 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The rights of 三商壽's 2.452 million policyholders will also remain unaffected. 三商壽's 10,304 employees Effective policies total 10.038 million 三商壽 issued subordinated bonds and completed capital increases totaling NT$17.14 billion in 2025 Subsequent capital increases to exceed NT$20 billion Companies mentioned：玉山金、三商美邦人壽、三商壽
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Vice President Hsiao: China's ICBM launch is an attempt to expand its malign influence Published 2026-07-07 19:48 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Meetings have been held regularly every year since 2019 Companies mentioned：IPAC、對中政策跨國議會聯盟、2026中國影響力網絡年會、China In The World
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Tainted oil affects 165 schools; Education Ministry says school meal contractors will not be penalized if they handle it according to law Published 2026-07-07 19:45 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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中聯油品 affects 3 manufacturers 4 counties and cities have reported that 165 schools used the affected oil Companies mentioned：中聯油品、教育部、衛生福利部食品及藥物管理署
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Keelung kindergarten child abuse case: prosecutors and police question 6 people, including the person in charge and the director Published 2026-07-07 19:43 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Questioning the person in charge, a man surnamed Lin, and the director, a woman surnamed Liu, among 6 people A total of 10 parents have filed complaints Companies mentioned：名人幼兒園、基隆市政府、基隆地檢署、基隆市警察局第三分局
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研華's June revenue tops NT$10 billion, setting a record as customer orders remain strong Published 2026-07-07 19:36 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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June consolidated revenue was about NT$10.123 billion Up 30.9% month on month Up 73.4% year on year Second-quarter consolidated revenue was about NT$26.126 billion Up 28.2% quarter on quarter Up 46.5% year on year Embedded business group up 72% year on year Embedded computing and peripherals Companies mentioned：研華
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Tainan traces tainted oil; all products to be removed from shelves regardless of usage level Published 2026-07-07 19:34 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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99 Tainan schools with their own kitchens 16 school meal contractors 360 downstream businesses affected nationwide 22 are in Tainan City A total of 780 kilograms of tainted oil removed and recalled Inspections completed at 10 retail businesses 93 kilograms of tainted oil removed and recalled Companies mentioned：中聯油品、衛生局、教育局、環保局、衛生福利部食品藥物管理署
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Original 亞股熄火熱錢流出 新台幣重貶1.18角收32.143元 Published 2026-07-07 19:34 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Taiwan stocks plunged 1,077 points today The New Taiwan dollar fell sharply against the US dollar, closing at 32.143 Original 新台幣兌美元跌勢洶洶，收盤收32.143元，重貶1.18角 Combined trading volume in the Taipei and Yuanta foreign exchange markets totaled US$2.9485 billion The index fell 1077.28 points at the close to 45479.11 points. The New Taiwan dollar opened at 32.03 per U.S. dollar today. It touched an intraday low of 32.176. It plunged 1.51 jiao. Foreign investors continued to be net sellers of more than NT$50 billion in Taiwan stocks today. The U.S. dollar index fell 0.07% today. The Korean won surged 0.59%. The yen appreciated 0.12%. The yuan edged down 0.06%. The New Taiwan dollar plunged 0.37. Original
「木想傢」plants the seeds of talent, nurturing woodworking artisans in remote parts of Hualien Published 2026-07-07 19:30 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A final 12 trainees were selected. The camp featured 6 days of classes. Without 7 or 8 years of long-term training Companies mentioned：木想傢、台灣木想傢協會、193小松菸、木想傢木工坊、玉東卡本特
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Asian stocks languish; 三星 shares plunge, triggering another trading halt in South Korea Published 2026-07-07 19:27 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The company expects operating profit to surge more than 1800% in the 2nd quarter. The stock still closed down more than 6%. Dragging the KOSPI index down nearly 5% at the close. It has since fallen about 20%. Companies mentioned：三星、Amazon、Apple、盛寶金融、Saxo Markets
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上證指數 falls below 4000 points, losing the level for the 4th time in 2026 Published 2026-07-07 19:27 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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上證指數 stood at 3990.24 points. Down 1.26%. Combined turnover on the Shanghai and Shenzhen markets was 2.58 trillion yuan. Trading volume shrank by 510 billion yuan. Nearly 4800 stocks across the market fell. It closed at 3957.05 points. Down 1.24%. It plunged 1.7% to 3959.34 points. Plunged 1.7%. It closed at 3993.23 points. Down 0.42%. Companies mentioned：上證指數、深證成指、創業板指、科創綜指、前海開源基金、匯豐私人銀行及財富管理
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After 父後七日, writer Liu Zijie confronts death head-on through 「再生」 Published 2026-07-07 19:26 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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20 years ago, 父後七日 brought her into the spotlight. Until she turned 40 Companies mentioned：中央社
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國票金's new team sets out 4 priorities, with risk control the top task Published 2026-07-07 19:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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國票金 reported self-assessed after-tax profit of NT$770 million for June. Cumulative after-tax profit reached NT$2.783 billion. Year-on-year growth reached 323.61%. Earnings per share (EPS) after tax were NT$0.77. 國票證券 posted profit of NT$2.043 billion in the first 6 months of this year. That was an increase of NT$1.939 billion from the same period last year. 樂天銀行 had 356,000 accounts at the end of June. Deposits reached NT$44.15 billion. Loans reached NT$30.312 billion. 樂天銀's corporate deposits reached NT$6.54 billion. Corporate loans reached NT$6.92 billion. Companies mentioned：國票金、國票證券、樂天網銀、樂天銀行
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廣達's June revenue hit a record NT$385.1 billion; 2nd-quarter revenue topped NT$1 trillion for the first time Published 2026-07-07 19:23 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Consolidated revenue in June was about NT$385.191 billion. Original 第2季營收首度突破兆元、達1兆365.93億元 Laptop shipments totaled 4.5 million units in June. Laptop shipments totaled 11.5 million units in the 2nd quarter. Full-year 2026 laptop shipments are expected to decline by a high single-digit percentage year on year (about 7% to 9%) to a double-digit rate. Companies mentioned：廣達
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Miaoli companies showcase their strength at the Paris Inventions Fair; all 28 research and development entries win awards Published 2026-07-07 19:22 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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All 28 research and development entries won awards. They won 4 gold, 7 silver and 17 bronze medals. Companies mentioned：苗栗縣、寶崙塑膠有限公司、台灣流行顏色股份有限公司、福隆昌淨水有限公司、國立聯合大學、育達科大
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Typhoon Bavi is expected to prompt sea and land warnings on the 9th, with its storm-force wind radius reaching land on the evening of the 10th. Published 2026-07-07 19:22 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Its center was about 1930 kilometers east-southeast of Eluanbi. Moving at 25 kilometers per hour Maximum sustained winds near the center were 58 meters per second. The radius of 7-level winds is 350 kilometers Force 10 winds extend 150 kilometers from the storm's center The storm's radius is still expected to exceed 300 kilometers. Tainan should remain alert for localized temperatures above 38 degrees Celsius. Greater Taipei, areas south of Taichung, and Yilan and Hualien should also watch for temperatures reaching 36 degrees Celsius or higher. Companies mentioned：中央氣象署、中央社
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China test-fires a submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missile; a look at the latest international backlash Published 2026-07-07 19:18 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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China did not notify Australia 48 hours before the test. Companies mentioned：美國國務院、美國國務院發言人皮戈特、日本內閣官房長官木原稔、菲律賓國防部、澳洲總理艾班尼斯、澳洲國防部長馬勒斯、澳洲外交部長黃英賢、索羅門群島總理瓦爾、太平洋島國論壇
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Rakuten Monkeys' Lin Li begins playing consecutive games, with his physical condition assessed daily. Published 2026-07-07 19:17 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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He has had 13 at-bats in first-team games this season. He collected 7 hits. Companies mentioned：樂天桃猿隊、中信兄弟、富邦悍將
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Explore the full 空總 site and glimpse the history of an era through its historic buildings Published 2026-07-07 19:15 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：空軍總司令舊址、台灣總督府工業研究所、空總、許伯元、蔡嘉豪、中央社
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日本 to donate Abukuma-class escort ships to the Philippines; defense chief says delivery could come in 2 to 3 years at the earliest Published 2026-07-07 19:15 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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5 Abukuma-class escort ships To be delivered within 2 to 3 years. Companies mentioned：日本、菲律賓、菲律賓海軍、中共解放軍、澳洲、紐西蘭
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巨有科技 posts record June revenue for the period; outlook for the second half is optimistic Published 2026-07-07 19:13 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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June revenue was NT$159 million. Up 88.44% from the same period last year. 2nd-quarter revenue was NT$613 million. Up 65.9% quarter on quarter. Up 121.7% year on year. Revenue in the first half was NT$983 million. Up 107.89% from the same period last year. Companies mentioned：巨有科技
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Thai tourism delegation visits Taoyuan, sees potential for developing in-depth travel Published 2026-07-07 19:13 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The familiarization tour group comprised about 50 people. The number of Thai visitors to Taiwan exceeded 400,000 in 2025. The number of overnight stays in Taoyuan by inbound visitors in the 1st quarter of 2026 grew 5.36% in the Thai market. Companies mentioned：桃園市觀光旅遊局、燕府旅行社、交通部觀光署
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Landlord-tenant dispute in Taipei's Da'an District leads to knife injuries; police refer case for prosecution Published 2026-07-07 19:12 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The man surnamed Chen owed him NT$3,000 and had not repaid it. Companies mentioned：台北市警察局、台北地方法院
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福壽 says its pet food contains no salad oil; oil samples sent to a third party for testing for benzo[a]pyrene Published 2026-07-07 19:11 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The formula uses absolutely no soybean salad oil. Companies mentioned：福壽
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3 suspects referred for prosecution after illegal construction waste dumped on farmland in Chiayi Published 2026-07-07 19:11 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The landowner surnamed Hsu accepted NT$1.2 million in payment. More than 180 truckloads of waste bricks, concrete and other materials were hauled in and dumped. The burial area covered 207 square meters. The volume reached 1246 cubic meters. The 3 people face prison terms of at least 1 year and no more than 5 years. They may also be fined up to NT$15 million. Companies mentioned：嘉義縣政府、環保局、內政部警政署保七總隊、嘉義地檢署
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聯強's June revenue hits a record NT$76.4 billion; 2nd-quarter revenue tops NT$200 billion for the first time Published 2026-07-07 19:10 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Overall 2nd-quarter revenue topped the NT$200 billion mark for the first time. It reached NT$201.3 billion. 聯強's revenue for the first half totaled NT$327.7 billion. Up 135% year on year. Up 1.16 times year on year. Up 59% quarter on quarter. Up 77% year on year Chinese city Companies mentioned：聯強
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Chinese and Japanese vessels face off in waters near the Diaoyutai Islands, each claiming to have driven the other away Published 2026-07-07 19:10 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Two China Coast Guard vessels Japan Coast Guard confirms 4 China-related vessels nearby Before about 9:20 a.m. today Companies mentioned：中国海警局、日本海上保安廳
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Typhoon Bavi: Eastern maritime routes suspended from the afternoon of the 8th Published 2026-07-07 19:07 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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All eastern routes suspended from the afternoon of the 8th through the 11th Keelung-Matsu and Yanpu-Xiaoliuqiu routes suspended from the 9th to the 11th Moving west at 30 kilometers per hour Companies mentioned：航港局、中央氣象署
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Rakuten Monkeys go with two foreign hitters, hope local pitchers can carry the load as 林子崴 returns to the starting rotation Published 2026-07-07 19:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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林子崴 has made 21 appearances in the first team this season so far, all in relief Pitched 32.2 innings and allowed 9 runs Pitched 32.2 innings and allowed 9 runs (7 earned) 1.93 ERA Companies mentioned：桃猿隊、樂天桃猿隊、道威聖、威克、榊原元稀、曾家輝、陳克羿、劉家翔、林子崴
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Abuse of complaints on campus: Cheng Ying-yao says improvements will be made in 4 areas Published 2026-07-07 19:03 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Improvements will be made in 4 areas, including teacher support mechanisms Original 鄭英耀曾向立法院教育及文化委員會承諾，7月15日前會提出新的報告 Amendments to campus affairs meeting rules in January this year included scrapping anonymous complaints and separating major and minor cases Companies mentioned：教育部、立法院、國民及學前教育署、勞動部
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Super Typhoon Bavi's landfall: Weather Administration simulates 2 disaster scenarios Published 2026-07-07 19:03 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Its center was about 1930 kilometers east-southeast of Eluanbi. Moving at 25 kilometers per hour Maximum sustained winds near the center were 58 meters per second. The radius of 7-level winds is 350 kilometers Force 10 winds extend 150 kilometers from the storm's center Rainfall totals of about 500 to 800 millimeters in central and northern Taiwan The Mataian Creek watershed in Hualien is on the leeward side, so rainfall is expected to be about 100 to 200 millimeters Mataian Creek could receive 150 to 300 millimeters of rain Coastal areas will see gusts of level 6 to 10 Strong gusts of level 10 to 12 or higher are possible along the northern and northeastern coasts, as well as in Matsu and Lanyu Long-period waves of more than 6 meters are expected along the coast Companies mentioned：中央氣象署、行政院、國軍
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Original 英特爾CPU漲價 童子賢：短期調整不必太擔憂 Published 2026-07-07 18:57 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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In the past, few U.S. companies had market values exceeding $500 billion Cut the time by 2/3 Companies mentioned：英特爾、和碩、輝達
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Decaffeinated tea market tops NT$3.2 billion; 佳格 and 金車 launch products to tap summer demand Published 2026-07-07 18:57 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Taiwan's market for ready-to-drink decaffeinated Chinese tea exceeded NT$3.2 billion in 2025 Original 年成長近3成 Original 台灣近一年有近7成消費者曾購買無糖即飲茶 Original 台灣家庭購買大麥茶的普及率已拉升至3成以上 Companies mentioned：佳格、金車、尼爾森、Kantar Worldpanel
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June CPI rose 2.6% year on year, a 17-month high; expected to remain above the inflation alert threshold in July Published 2026-07-07 18:57 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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June CPI rose 2.6% year on year Core CPI rose 2.45% year on year Heavy rain reduced vegetable supplies, pushing prices up 10.5% Fuel costs remained sharply higher, up 19.45% Airfares rose 13.49% as fuel surcharges on international routes increased CPI is estimated to have risen 2.04% in the 2nd quarter of this year CPI rose 2.17% in the 2nd quarter Companies mentioned：主計総処
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Rakuten Monkeys register 道威聖, who will make his first-team debut on 7/8; using two foreign hitters is a possible direction Published 2026-07-07 18:53 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Signed 2 foreign hitters at once: 道威聖 and 威克 The CPBL has not seen 2 foreign hitters start for the same team in the same game for 11 years Companies mentioned：樂天桃猿隊、道威聖、威克
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Preparing for Typhoon Bavi, Taipei stocks emergency resources and urges drivers to move vehicles from low-lying areas Published 2026-07-07 18:53 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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50 potential debris-flow torrents 50 sedimentation ponds Personnel and equipment on standby at 12 hillside disaster-response sites A total of 275 people can be mobilized 12 large engineering vehicles 21 small engineering vehicles 20 generators 15 water pumps 20 other machines, including excavators and loaders 15,000 sandbags 31 chainsaws Companies mentioned：台北市大地工程處、台北市新工處、台北市停管處、中央氣象署
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Carcinogenic cooking oil scandal: National Sports Training Center finds restaurant products were unaffected Published 2026-07-07 18:51 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Just over 2 months remain until the 2026 Nagoya Asian Games Since 2025, the main cooking oils used in its restaurants have been switched entirely to mustard seed oil and olive oil Companies mentioned：國家運動訓練中心
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川湖: Expanding U.S. and Taiwan production at full throttle, next targets a European plant Published 2026-07-07 18:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Cumulative patent portfolio reaches 3,808 Last year's gross margin hit a record high of 76% June revenue was NT$4.442 billion That was 2.2 times the figure for the same period last year. Companies mentioned：川湖、川益
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鴻海 teams up with Mitsubishi FUSO to develop zero-emission buses; new company to be established in the second half Published 2026-07-07 18:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The new company will be owned equally, with Mitsubishi FUSO Truck and Bus Corporation and 鴻海 each holding 50% 戴姆勒卡車 holds 89.29% of the shares (Daimler Truck AG) 10.71% is held by several companies under 三菱集團 Services cover about 170 markets worldwide Companies mentioned：鴻海、三菱FUSO卡客車株式會社、FUSO BUS Co., Ltd.、戴姆勒卡車、三菱集團
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Original 強颱巴威來襲機率逾半 台東農作物搶收選舉看板急拆 Published 2026-07-07 18:45 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The odds for Taitung are 57% Companies mentioned：中央氣象署、民進黨、國民黨、台東市公所
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First senator to visit Taiwan after the 川習會: Tammy Duckworth says she came to convey strong support for Taiwan Published 2026-07-07 18:44 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 今年國防預算按照北約標準已超過GDP 3% Expected to reach 5% of GDP before 2030 It would deal a blow to the global economy, costing as much as $10 trillion Original 造成美國GDP 7%的風險 Companies mentioned：川習會、台灣、美國、北約、民主黨、共和黨、COVID-19
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Sister Mai Lei of Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages dies at 93 after devoting more than 50 years to education in Taiwan Published 2026-07-07 18:44 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Mai Lei was sent to Taiwan from the United Kingdom in 1973 Companies mentioned：文藻外語大學
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Typhoon Bavi approaches: Wuling, Cingjing and Fushoushan farms to close from noon on the 9th Published 2026-07-07 18:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 9日中午12時起實施預警性休園 A land typhoon warning will be issued on the 10th Affected by the typhoon and its peripheral circulation on the 11th Companies mentioned：退輔會、中央氣象署、國軍退除役官兵輔導委員會
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Original 國研院偕台日學者 實現6吋晶圓二硫化鎢100%全覆蓋 Published 2026-07-07 18:35 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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6-inch wafer 100% coverage 8- to 12-inch class Companies mentioned：國研院、國儀中心、比利時微電子研究中心、艾司摩爾、台積電、國立陽明交通大學、日本東京大學
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Li Tung-ming gives up 3 homers in a loss, looks for answers and vows to keep improving, saying, 'I still have energy' Published 2026-07-07 18:33 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Pitched a total of 4.1 innings Including 3 home runs Allowed 4 earned runs Won 10 consecutive starts Has pitched 74.2 innings so far this season Tied his personal single-season high of 75.2 innings from last year Career record at Tianmu Baseball Stadium: 3 losses 8.10 ERA Companies mentioned：富邦悍將、味全龍隊
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Yamazaki Masayoshi has strong breaking balls and late movement; Lin Wei-chu praises the development system in Japan's independent leagues Published 2026-07-07 18:32 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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23-year-old Japanese pitcher Yamazaki Masayoshi Companies mentioned：富邦悍將、日本獨立聯盟、四國島聯盟plus、德島藍短襪隊、樂天桃猿隊
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Original 颱風巴威進逼 水利署要求各河川分署加強巡檢河海堤 Published 2026-07-07 18:30 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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4 monitored landslide-dammed lakes across Taiwan 240 million cubic meters of earth and sand 3.25 million tons 69,000 tons 27 mobile water pumps damaged 98 mobile water pumps Companies mentioned：水利署、農業部、林業保育署、農村水保署、台南市、高雄市、屏東縣、宜蘭縣、彰化縣、雲林縣、嘉義縣、新竹縣、南投縣
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Original 矢板明夫遇襲 日台後援會譴責暴力籲嚴查國安疑慮 Published 2026-07-07 18:29 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 日本台灣後援會聲明，呼籲台灣政府及司法、國安機關全面調查案件 Companies mentioned：矢板明夫、日本台灣後援會、春雨文教基金會、中央社
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華邦電 and 旺宏 post record-high June revenue; 十銓 hits a record for the same period Published 2026-07-07 18:29 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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華邦電 reports preliminary June revenue of NT$20.597 billion Up 2.98% month on month Up 189.88% year over year 華邦電 reports second-quarter revenue of NT$59.843 billion Up 56.44% quarter over quarter Revenue for the first half totaled NT$98.096 billion Total revenue last year was NT$89.406 billion Up 139.2% year over year 旺宏 reports preliminary June revenue of NT$6.956 billion Up 11.2% month over month Up 216.09% year over year 旺宏 reports second-quarter revenue of NT$19.125 billion Up 82.68% quarter over quarter Revenue for the first half totaled NT$29.593 billion Total revenue last year was NT$28.88 billion Companies mentioned：華邦電、旺宏、十銓
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To prevent lithium battery fires，Taipei firefighters remind the public to avoid prolonged charging and list 7 precautions Published 2026-07-07 18:28 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Chinese man suspected of assaulting Yaita Akio may have had accomplices; prosecutors seek detention under the Anti-Infiltration Act Published 2026-07-07 18:25 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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33-year-old man surnamed Liao This time，he also came to Taiwan on the 2nd under the pretext of tourism He left after staying for more than 1 month Companies mentioned：印太戰略智庫、春雨文教基金會、中央社、行政院、台灣台中地檢署、台灣台中地方法院
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NATO summit set to open; Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi to miss it due to parliamentary schedule Published 2026-07-07 18:23 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Raise defense-related spending to about 5% of gross domestic product (GDP) Companies mentioned：北大西洋公約組織、朝日電視台、每日新聞、日本外務省、烏克蘭
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Shih Chung-liang：Products using 中聯油 to be fully removed from shelves before July 8 Published 2026-07-07 18:21 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of 175 products contain less than 20% 中聯 soybean salad oil exceeds the limit for the carcinogen benzo[a]pyrene；about 1,300 metric tons went to 泰山、福壽 and 福懋，among others 360 businesses affected All products must be removed from shelves before midnight 0:00 tomorrow (July 8) Companies mentioned：中聯油、泰山、福壽、福懋
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Foreign investors cut Taiwan stocks by NT$54.7 billion，heavily selling actively managed ETFs Published 2026-07-07 18:17 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Taiwan stocks plunged 1,077 points today Foreign investors also cut holdings by NT$54.731 billion Proprietary traders heavily sold NT$48.733 billion Investment trusts recorded net purchases of NT$8.773 billion today Net short positions held by 三 major institutional investors fell by 2101 contracts today To 8062 contracts Foreign investors’ net short positions fell by 45 contracts Original 仍超過8萬口至8萬42口 Companies mentioned：復華富時不動產、台新新光金、凱基金、主動群益美國增長、國泰金、長榮航、台企銀、玉山金、第一金、主動統一升級50、主動統一台股增長、群創、友達、主動復華未來50、主動統一全球創新、主動富邦台灣龍耀、元大台灣50、主動國泰動能高息、主動群益科技創新
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Cross-sector team launches 王爺公 into space on a test flight mission；liftoff scheduled for this afternoon Published 2026-07-07 18:13 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Officially launched at 3:12 p.m. today Companies mentioned：教育部、中央大學、屏東縣政府、屏東東港東隆宮、中央大學太空團隊、屏東大學、靜宜大學、明志科技大學
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3 regions in eastern Spain issue highest-level heat alerts；temperatures set to exceed 40 degrees Celsius Published 2026-07-07 18:11 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Temperatures are set to soar above 40 degrees Celsius Companies mentioned：西班牙國家氣象局（AEMET）、法新社
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Subject-specific exam postponed for the first time due to a typhoon；specific date to be announced on 7/8 Published 2026-07-07 18:08 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The subject-specific exam for the 115 academic year，originally scheduled for the 11th and 12th，has been postponed Current options include rescheduling to the 13th and 14th，or the 14th and 15th The final decision is expected to be announced as early as 9 a.m. Companies mentioned：教育部、招聯會、大考中心、氣象署
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Original 半年內3度全國大停電 古巴人民苦不堪言 Published 2026-07-07 18:03 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Leaving 9.6 million Cuban residents without power Original 首都哈瓦那復電逾3成 Including power supply to 43 medical centers and 9 water distribution facilities Some parts of Havana experienced outages lasting more than 30 hours Some rural areas were without power for more than 70 hours This was Cuba’s 8th blackout since the end of 2024 Companies mentioned：聯合電力公司（UNE）
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Yang Yung-wei prepares for the Asian Games；will move training to Japan on 9/9 to increase intensity Published 2026-07-07 18:01 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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He is expected to leave for a training camp in Tokyo，Japan，on September 9 He will stay there until September 24，then move to Nagoya He is set to compete in the World Judo Championships on October 4 The scoring time for holding an opponent down with a pin in groundwork has also been cut to 5 seconds Companies mentioned：中央社
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Finance Ministry previews rule changes to simplify tax-free shopping by eliminating signature requirements Published 2026-07-07 18:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The public comment period runs through August 31 this year Companies mentioned：財政部、關務署
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Explosion near Macron’s hotel in Syria；France confirms president is safe and continuing his schedule Published 2026-07-07 17:58 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The explosion injured 18 people Including 4 police officers Companies mentioned：四季酒店、路透社、美聯社、敘利亞「祖國報」、敘利亞電視台、法新社、敘利亞國家通訊社
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Hong Kong court postpones hearing in asset confiscation case involving Jimmy Lai Published 2026-07-07 17:55 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Total amount exceeds HK$127 million About NT$510 million Companies mentioned：壹傳媒集團
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食藥署 releases details of 232 products involving carcinogenic oil；more than 43 metric tons recalled Published 2026-07-07 17:54 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Details of 232 products 43.278 metric tons recalled As many as 360 businesses affected A total of 1,300 metric tons went to 泰山、福壽 and 福懋, among others 18 affected products A total of 30 lot numbers 331 businesses identified 29 businesses being tracked 17 oil products 26 for food service 15 for processing 2 for animal feed 71 businesses under investigation Products from 30 downstream businesses are bulk-grade 1 soybean oil 3 for food service 5 unrefined oils Companies mentioned：中聯油脂、泰山、福壽、福懋、食藥署、衛生福利部食品藥物管理署
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