# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-08 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 7 of 8

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 592 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 124 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 挪威8強賽前爆感冒潮 教頭：冷氣和舟車勞頓所致

- Published: 2026-07-08T14:34:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607080159.aspx
- anchor: #n1361379
- Companies mentioned: 挪威國家隊、英格蘭、伊拉克、巴西、法國、阿根廷、墨西哥、美國、加拿大、每日電訊報、每日雜誌報、哈蘭德、梅西、姆巴佩、里茲、佛州邁阿密

Facts:
- 隊史首闖世界盃8強的挪威國家隊有2名球員因病缺賽
- More than 50 players and staff traveling with the team have developed symptoms including “coughing and hoarseness”
- 出生在英格蘭里茲（Leeds）的哈蘭德，目前與阿根廷的梅西（Lionel Messi）、法國的姆巴佩（Kylian Mbappe）同以7球並列射手榜首位

## After criticism over the 中聯油脂 case, 台大醫院 chief hopes Jiang Zhigang can weather the difficult time

- Published: 2026-07-08T14:34:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607080158.aspx
- anchor: #n1361380
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂、台大醫院、台北榮總、長庚醫院、衛生福利部食品藥物管理署

Facts:
- (Editor: Lung Po-an) 1150708

## Lin Shih-hsiang suffers torn ligaments and tendons; TSG Hawks announce surgery

- Published: 2026-07-08T14:33:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607080157.aspx
- anchor: #n1361381
- Companies mentioned: 台鋼雄鷹隊、統一7-ELEVEn獅

Facts:
- 30 saves last year
- Appeared in 26 games this season
- Recorded 14 saves
- Pitched just 0.2 innings

## Hakka village old-house revitalization project launches; Ku Hsiu-fei hopes to revive fond childhood memories

- Published: 2026-07-08T14:33:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202607080156.aspx
- anchor: #n1361386
- Companies mentioned: 客家委員會、台灣當代文化實驗場

Facts:
- Recruitment of participants begins in September this year

## Dam breach in Guangxi, China, leaves more than 100,000 affected downstream; villages become isolated as people remain trapped

- Published: 2026-07-08T14:32:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607080155.aspx
- anchor: #n1361387
- Companies mentioned: 羊城晚报、新华社、中央社

Facts:
- 112,000 local residents affected
- About 200 villagers remain trapped
- A total of 63,000 people have been evacuated and resettled urgently
- 4 people died in the disaster
- 8 people are missing
- A heavy-duty drone with a maximum payload of 100 kilograms
- Each trip carries about 80 kilograms of supplies, including drinking water and bread

## 調查局指喪屍煙彈先驅原料主要來自中國 國台辦否認

- Published: 2026-07-08T14:32:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607080154.aspx
- anchor: #n1361370
- Companies mentioned: 調查局、國台辦、行政院、法務部調查局毒品防制處、刑事警察局、法務部

Facts:
- 行政院 made the official announcement on June 27

## Medical diplomacy shines in Palau; 新光醫院 and 玉山銀行 sign sustainability MOU

- Published: 2026-07-08T14:31:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607080153.aspx
- anchor: #n1361371
- Companies mentioned: 新光醫院、玉山銀行、台灣永續能源研究基金會

Facts:
- Assisted 8000 people in traveling to Taiwan for medical care
- Held more than 280 health talks and screening events
- Served 216,667 people

## Crash at unsignalized intersection in Pingtung's Zhutian Township; motorcycle rider and passenger thrown into ditch, 2 dead

- Published: 2026-07-08T14:28:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607080152.aspx
- anchor: #n1361372
- Companies mentioned: 屏東縣警察局、潮州分局、屏東縣消防局、潮州安泰醫院、國仁醫院

Facts:
- Both the rider and passenger died
- A 64-year-old man surnamed Weng was driving a passenger car
- A 21-year-old man surnamed Lin was riding a motorcycle
- Carrying a 26-year-old friend surnamed Lin
- A total of 5 fire and ambulance vehicles of various types
- 9 police and firefighters
- 1 conscript

## EVA Air beats Qatar Airways and Emirates, ranks No. 1 globally for international routes in poll of more than 200,000 readers

- Published: 2026-07-08T14:26:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607080151.aspx
- anchor: #n1361365
- Companies mentioned: 長榮航空、卡達航空、阿聯酋航空、新加坡航空、日本航空

Facts:
- 2026 World's Best International Airline
- More than 200,000 readers took part in the poll

## China reportedly plans to restrict overseas access to advanced AI models, treating them as national assets

- Published: 2026-07-08T14:19:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607080150.aspx
- anchor: #n1361343
- Companies mentioned: 阿里巴巴、字节跳动、智谱AI、深度求索、通义千问、豆包、GLM-5.2

Facts:
- Costs only a fraction of those of U.S. products

## Driver gets 6-month sentence on appeal for container swap and smuggling of Chinese garlic and shredded shiitake mushrooms

- Published: 2026-07-08T14:18:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607080149.aspx
- anchor: #n1361344
- Companies mentioned: 保三總隊、海關

Facts:
- More than 18 tons
- Weighed 13,800 kilograms
- 4,400 kilograms
- More than NT$1.03 million
- Sentenced to 10 months in prison
- Also fined NT$300,000
- Sentence reduced on appeal to 8 months in prison
- Sentence reduced on appeal to 6 months in prison

## Tainan home reported for dog slaughter; initial investigation finds no evidence, samples sent for testing

- Published: 2026-07-08T14:17:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607080148.aspx
- anchor: #n1361345
- Companies mentioned: 台南市動物防疫保護處、中央社

Facts:
- Fine of up to NT$250,000
- Punishable by up to 2 years in prison or detention
- May also be fined up to NT$2 million
- There were 7 dogs outside the house
- 3 of them were puppies showing weakness in their hind legs

## Shohei Ohtani reaches 300 home runs, 5th-fastest in MLB history

- Published: 2026-07-08T14:16:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607080147.aspx
- anchor: #n1361346
- Companies mentioned: 洛杉磯道奇隊、天使隊、運動家隊、守護者隊、老虎隊、響尾蛇隊

Facts:
- Reached the milestone of 300 career MLB home runs
- Reached 300 home runs in just 1102 games
- At a speed of up to 181 kilometers per hour
- Traveled 125 meters
- Has appeared in 83 games this season
- 19 home runs
- 55 RBIs

## 南投竹山鎮親子館增200本新書 閱讀心得換好禮

- Published: 2026-07-08T14:07:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607080146.aspx
- anchor: #n1361247
- Companies mentioned: 竹山鎮親子館、竹山鎮公所

Facts:
- 200 new books
- Nantou County's 13 townships and cities

## Pingtung Donggang 東隆宮 Dingwei regular-cycle Welcoming the Royal Lord Festival: consecration and eye-dotting of the royal boat

- Published: 2026-07-08T14:04:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607080145.aspx
- anchor: #n1361248
- Companies mentioned: 東隆宮、屏東縣政府、民進黨

Facts:
- The royal boat measures 46 chi and 6 cun in total length
- Construction cost approximately NT$13.8 million
- A total of 76 people, including boatbuilders from Donggang and Liuqiu and local volunteers

## Kaohsiung women's prison inmate A-Ping, 57, earns certification, hoping to become a magic grandma and make her granddaughter proud

- Published: 2026-07-08T14:01:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607080144.aspx
- anchor: #n1361240
- Companies mentioned: 高雄女子監獄、法務部矯正署、更生保護會高雄分會、勞動部、高雄地檢署

Facts:
- A-Ping, a 57-year-old inmate at Kaohsiung Women's Prison
- All passed the "test-and-assessment" exam, with a 100% pass rate
- Her subject score was as high as 96 points

## 卓榮泰: The Asian Asset Management Center is Taiwan's World Cup of finance

- Published: 2026-07-08T13:58:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607080143.aspx
- anchor: #n1361241
- Companies mentioned: 卓榮泰、NASDAQ、工商時報

Facts:
- Kaohsiung has attracted NT$1.2 trillion in investment over the past 5 years

## Typhoon Bavi approaches Taiwan; 台電 mobilizes 7316 people to prevent power outages

- Published: 2026-07-08T13:56:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607080142.aspx
- anchor: #n1361242
- Companies mentioned: 台電、經濟部

Facts:
- 3325 vehicles
- 6634 pieces of various equipment

## Hearing in assassination of US conservative Kirk; footage shows suspect lying in wait on rooftop and opening fire

- Published: 2026-07-08T13:50:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607080141.aspx
- anchor: #n1361223
- Companies mentioned: 猶他谷大學、美國轉捩點、美國聯邦調查局

Facts:
- The suspect, Robinson, is 23 years old
- 7 criminal charges
- The case occurred on September 10 last year

## US senator: Weakening other countries' deterrence and homeland defense capabilities serves China's interests

- Published: 2026-07-08T13:49:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607080140.aspx
- anchor: #n1361224
- Companies mentioned: 美國聯邦參議員、荷姆茲海峽、烏克蘭、解放軍海軍、中國官媒央視新聞、台灣、日本、韓國、美國、英國國會下議院議員、北約、土耳其安卡拉、中共、聯合國、挪威、台灣海峽、中國海警、伊朗、太平洋島國、國安會副秘書長李問、海委會主委管碧玲、川習會

Facts:
- 中國 has deployed more than 110 vessels along the First Island Chain
- At 12:01 p.m. on the 6th, a 解放軍海軍 strategic nuclear submarine successfully launched 1 strategic missile carrying a simulated training warhead into "relevant high seas in the Pacific"
- 來自17國產官學人士及多國駐台使節代表與會

## Dual-aging crisis emerges; families with members with Down syndrome seek support for adult and elderly care

- Published: 2026-07-08T13:48:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607080139.aspx
- anchor: #n1361225
- Companies mentioned: 唐氏症關愛者協會、萊爾富便利商店

Facts:
- The number of people with disabilities in Taiwan has surpassed 1.2 million
- Among every 1263 newborns in Taiwan, 1 is a baby with Down syndrome
- The average caregiving period for people with Down syndrome is as long as 55 years
- Medical expenses may be 13 times those of an average family

## Experts: Military drone purchases in all countries are led by 國防部 departments

- Published: 2026-07-08T13:42:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607080138.aspx
- anchor: #n1361213
- Companies mentioned: 國防部、經濟部、美、英、法、德、日、韓、澳、國防後勤局、陸海空三軍、商務部、國防裝備與支援局、國防無人機戰略、英國國防創新機構、國防裝備總局、聯邦軍備、資訊科技暨使用辦公室、防衛裝備廳、防衛省、經濟產業省、國防產業工作組、防衛事業廳、先進戰略能力加速器、ASCA、內政部、國土交通部、警察廳、海警廳

Facts:
- 美 budgets US$1 billion to purchase 300,000 attack drones
- 英 invests more than 142 million pounds in drone and counter-drone technology
- 日 allocates more than 100 billion yen in its 2026 defense budget to building SHIELD drone capabilities
- 韓 aims to create a public demand market worth about 2 trillion won
- 澳 will invest more than 10 billion Australian dollars in drone and counter-drone technology over 10 years

## Lithuania's prime minister-designate proposes policy draft; ties with China draw attention

- Published: 2026-07-08T13:42:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607080137.aspx
- anchor: #n1361214
- Companies mentioned: 立陶宛國家廣播電視台（LRT）、社會民主黨、民主聯盟「為了立陶宛」、立陶宛農民與綠黨聯盟

Facts:
- Plans are also in place to complete preparations related to the German brigade deployment by 2027

## 80 Lian Hwa products affected by 中聯油品; Keelung City: not products currently on shelves

- Published: 2026-07-08T13:39:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607080136.aspx
- anchor: #n1361194
- Companies mentioned: 聯華食品工業股份有限公司、中聯油品、味全、廣達香

Facts:
- 80 items, including double-vegetable tuna rice balls, produced by 聯華食品工業股份有限公司's Keelung plant
- The 中聯油品 carcinogenic benzo[a]pyrene contamination case has affected at least 232 products

## D-Link: Wins SpaceX network switch order; shipments to begin in September

- Published: 2026-07-08T13:38:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607080135.aspx
- anchor: #n1361195
- Companies mentioned: 友訊科技、SpaceX、Starlink

Facts:
- 1年出貨量將達2萬台
- Total quantity reaches 50,000 units
- Shipments to begin at the end of 2026

## 大谷翔平 hits 300th career home run; takes the field as designated hitter at the All-Star Game

- Published: 2026-07-08T13:37:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607080133.aspx
- anchor: #n1361197
- Companies mentioned: 大谷翔平、道奇、雅虎體育、科羅拉多洛磯、羅倫森、天使、羅伯茲

Facts:
- 大谷翔平's 300th career home run
- Just turned 32 on Sunday
- 大谷's 20th home run of the season

## 柯志恩 proposes 4 major AI strategies, hoping to make Kaohsiung a model city for talent development

- Published: 2026-07-08T13:35:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607080134.aspx
- anchor: #n1361196
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨

## Typhoon Bavi approaches; Yunlin prepositions pumps and prepares 6000 sandbags

- Published: 2026-07-08T13:33:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607080132.aspx
- anchor: #n1361198
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中央氣象署、雲林縣水利處

Facts:
- 6000 sandbags prepared
- Prepositioning of 366 large mobile pumps completed
- 4265 flood barriers on hand
- A total of 144 water-level stations
- 7 rainfall stations
- 252 video surveillance stations
- 149 road-flooding sensor stations

## Two 中共海軍 personnel die on duty on the same day; Hong Kong media: likely crashed during flight training over the South China Sea

- Published: 2026-07-08T13:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607080131.aspx
- anchor: #n1361204
- Companies mentioned: 中共海軍、香港明報、中央社、沂水縣政府、中國大陸官媒

Facts:
- One plane, three pilots?
- 石少勇 died during a nighttime flight-training exercise on June 10

## Court rules Iran ordered stabbing of journalist; UK summons Iranian diplomat

- Published: 2026-07-08T13:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607080130.aspx
- anchor: #n1361205
- Companies mentioned: Iran International

Facts:
- Badia, 21
- Stana, 25
- Sentences of 8 and 12 years

## Typhoon Bavi approaches; Guishan Island to close 7/9 to 7/12

- Published: 2026-07-08T13:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607080129.aspx
- anchor: #n1361206
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中央氣象署、東北角及宜蘭海岸國家風景區管理處

Facts:
- Guishan Island to close preventively from tomorrow through the 12th for 4 days
- Waves expected to reach 3 meters or higher, with large and very large waves
- Average wind force above level 6

## A new direction in lung cancer treatment: NTU study finds nerves aid cancer cells

- Published: 2026-07-08T13:26:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607080124.aspx
- anchor: #n1361167
- Companies mentioned: 台大醫學系、台大醫院、哈佛醫學院、The Francis Crick Institute

Facts:
- Lung adenocarcinoma is Taiwan's most common type of lung cancer, accounting for about seven-tenths

## Gas leak being handled urgently after ground subsides at a redevelopment site at 台塑's former headquarters

- Published: 2026-07-08T13:26:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607080128.aspx
- anchor: #n1361163
- Companies mentioned: 台塑、台塑企業

Facts:
- Inside Lane 199, Dunhua North Road, Songshan District, Taipei

## 中國海警 harasses Kinmen on eve of typhoon; Coast Guard: irrational and unprofessional

- Published: 2026-07-08T13:25:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607080127.aspx
- anchor: #n1361164
- Companies mentioned: 中國海警、海巡署、海洋委員會、金馬澎分署、第十二巡防區

Facts:
- 4 中國海警 vessels
- 4 patrol boats
- 11:13 a.m.

## Typhoon Bavi approaches; president says all-out efforts will protect people's lives and property

- Published: 2026-07-08T13:22:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607080126.aspx
- anchor: #n1361165
- Companies mentioned: 氣象署、國防部、中央災害應變中心、消防署

Facts:
- Strong Typhoon Bavi to come closest to Taiwan on 10 and 11

## Food safety fallout from oil products continues; Xiangbin says Jianweixiang sesame oil has been proactively taken out of use and sealed

- Published: 2026-07-08T13:22:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607080125.aspx
- anchor: #n1361166
- Companies mentioned: 饗賓集團、高聖泰公司、中聯油品、大成大豆沙拉油

Facts:
- First, proactively and voluntarily seal off the products in question and stop using them at all stores nationwide

## Taoyuan Branch auctions cryptocurrency linked to money laundering case to eager buyers; next auction will be in August

- Published: 2026-07-08T13:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607080123.aspx
- anchor: #n1361172
- Companies mentioned: 泰達幣、以太幣

Facts:
- Sold for a total of NT$667,600
- 1211.8 泰達幣
- 0.30514887 以太幣
- Sold for NT$54,600
- 19,328.8 泰達幣
- Ultimately sold for NT$613,000

## Funding for phase 2 of the National Film and Audiovisual Center rises sharply; 侯友宜: Better late than never

- Published: 2026-07-08T13:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607080122.aspx
- anchor: #n1361173
- Companies mentioned: 國家電影及視聽文化中心、文化部、新北市政府、行政院、國家兒童未來館

Facts:
- The revised total budget rose from NT$4.51 billion to NT$8.30494 billion

## Taiwan dollar rises nearly 1 jiao at midday, provisionally closing at 32.046

- Published: 2026-07-08T13:13:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607080121.aspx
- anchor: #n1361124

Facts:
- Provisionally closed at 32.046
- Rose 9.7 fen
- Trading value of US$718 million
- Opened at 32.15
- High of 31.963
- Low of 32.185

## 台電: Penalties for breach of contract in offshore wind power phase 2 to be confirmed after project rescheduling

- Published: 2026-07-08T13:13:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607080120.aspx
- anchor: #n1361125
- Companies mentioned: 台電、森崴能源、富崴能源、又德風場

Facts:
- Of 31 turbines, installation of 1 has been completed
- Installation of the remaining 30 turbines is in the final stretch
- Whether the wind farm can connect to the grid and generate power in 2029

## Taiwanese rice is delicious; rice tasters must sample and score it before it can be named

- Published: 2026-07-08T13:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607080119.aspx
- anchor: #n1361126
- Companies mentioned: 農業部、台中農改場、農林水產省

Facts:
- Taiwan's rice exports to Japan exceeded 12,000 metric tons in both 2024 and 2025
- The number of rice tasters is maintained at about 8 to 10
- 台中農改場 has so far evaluated more than 2,000 rice varieties, according to preliminary calculations.
- Only about 200 have been released to date.

## 巴基斯坦波音貨機通報導航異常 喀拉蚩外海失聯

- Published: 2026-07-08T13:07:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607080118.aspx
- anchor: #n1361016
- Companies mentioned: 波音、K2航空、巴基斯坦機場管理局、巴基斯坦民航局、奇異航太、法國賽峰集團、CFM國際、俄羅斯航空公司、巴基斯坦國際航空公司、空中巴士

Facts:
- It was carrying 5 crew members.
- The converted cargo plane was 27 years old.
- At the time, the aircraft was about 287 kilometers west of Karachi.
- It rapidly descended about 5,000 feet.
- It climbed about 6,000 feet.
- It plunged catastrophically from 36,550 feet.
- At the time, the aircraft was 1,100 feet above sea level.
- Its vertical descent rate was negative 22,400 feet per minute.
- That is equivalent to 400 kilometers per hour.
- The crash killed all 97 people on board.

## 4th anniversary of Shinzo Abe’s death: Lai Jui-lung says carrying on his vision is the best tribute

- Published: 2026-07-08T13:04:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607080117.aspx
- anchor: #n1361017
- Companies mentioned: Facebook

Facts:
- 4th anniversary of Shinzo Abe’s death

## New Taipei City Fire Department searched; investigators take 3 people away

- Published: 2026-07-08T13:04:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607080116.aspx
- anchor: #n1361018
- Companies mentioned: 新北地檢署、法務部調查局新北市調查處、新北市消防局

Facts:
- They took away 3 people, including specialist commissioner surnamed Shang.

## Akio Yaita assaulted by Chinese national; 國台辦 calls it an isolated public security incident

- Published: 2026-07-08T13:02:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607080115.aspx
- anchor: #n1361019
- Companies mentioned: 印太戰略智庫、國台辦、陸委會、外交部、港府、民進黨

Facts:
- First cross-border repression case

## After Akio Yaita attack, 台灣前進陣線 urges stronger entry screening

- Published: 2026-07-08T13:01:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607080114.aspx
- anchor: #n1361006
- Companies mentioned: 台灣前進陣線、春雨文教基金會、時代力量、台灣基進

Facts:
- 33-year-old man surnamed Liao

## U.S. military launches retaliatory airstrikes on Iran, putting interim U.S.-Iran agreement to the test again

- Published: 2026-07-08T13:01:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607080113.aspx
- anchor: #n1361007
- Companies mentioned: 美軍中央司令部、伊斯蘭革命衛隊、X

Facts:
- U.S. military attacks more than 80 targets in latest wave of airstrikes on Iran
- Iran attacks 3 commercial vessels sailing in the Strait of Hormuz
- More than 60 small boats belonging to 伊斯蘭革命衛隊（IRGC）

## Sinkhole and gas leak emerge on Dunhua North Road in Taipei; residents evacuated as emergency measure

- Published: 2026-07-08T13:00:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607080112.aspx
- anchor: #n1361008
- Companies mentioned: 台北市政府、國民黨、中央社

Facts:
- The sinkhole is about 4 meters long.
- It is 2 meters wide.
- It is 1 meter deep.

## Uber CEO resigns from Grab board; Grab stresses independent governance structure

- Published: 2026-07-08T12:59:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607080111.aspx
- anchor: #n1361009
- Companies mentioned: Uber、Grab、foodpanda、Uber Technologies, Inc.、Uber Eats

Facts:
- Uber is Grab's largest institutional shareholder, with a stake of about 13.5%
- Uber’s voting rights are below 4%.
- Grab’s board consists of 6 directors.
- 4 of them are independent directors.

## 國防部 plans to outsource military academy guard duty; Koo Li-hsiung says trial to begin at 9 sites in 2 phases from September

- Published: 2026-07-08T12:59:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607080110.aspx
- anchor: #n1361010
- Companies mentioned: 國防部、國防大學、陸軍官校、海軍官校、陸軍專科學校、空軍航空技術學院、中正預校

Facts:
- 9 military academies across Taiwan
- The pilot program will be tested in 2 phases.
- The trial will be conducted at 5 sites, including 國防大學.
- The program will be rolled out at 4 sites, including the Army Academy.
- The first phase begins September 1.

## 共軍太平洋試射飛彈 菲律賓外交部籲克制勿升高緊張

- Published: 2026-07-08T12:56:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607080109.aspx
- anchor: #n1361015
- Companies mentioned: 中共解放軍海軍、菲律賓外交部、中國官媒央視新聞、菲律賓軍方、菲律賓國防部

Facts:
- Successfully launched 1 strategic missile carrying a training-simulation warhead

## President Lai hopes to deepen cooperation; Guatemalan speaker says country will always be a loyal friend of Taiwan

- Published: 2026-07-08T12:50:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607080108.aspx
- anchor: #n1360984
- Companies mentioned: 瓜地馬拉共和國、台灣

Facts:
- Guatemala’s exports to Taiwan have reached US$130 million for 2 consecutive years.

## 中國試射飛彈 東加批准「全面禁止核子試爆條約」

- Published: 2026-07-08T12:49:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607080107.aspx
- anchor: #n1360985
- Companies mentioned: 中國、東加、紐西蘭、澳洲、太平洋論壇、全面禁止核子試爆條約組織、RNZ、CTBT、南太平洋無核區條約

Facts:
- 東加（Tonga） becomes the 179th country to ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty（CTBT）.
- Following 東加’s ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, the treaty now has 188 signatories and 179 ratifying countries.

## 美伊戰爭油價暴漲 美國航空業5月燃油支出年增84%

- Published: 2026-07-08T12:46:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607080106.aspx
- anchor: #n1360978
- Companies mentioned: 美國運輸統計局、美聯社、英國軍方

Facts:
- 美國各家航空公司5月航空燃油支出達66.6億美元
- That was 84% higher than the same period last year.
- Fuel costs were US$6.47 billion in April this year.
- 美國各航空公司5月燃油用量為16.27億加侖
- That was 85% higher than the US$2.21 per gallon in May 2025.

## Beijing tightens controls; Japanese embassy urges Japanese firms to remain vigilant

- Published: 2026-07-08T12:45:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607080105.aspx
- anchor: #n1360979
- Companies mentioned: 富士電機集團、三菱電機、日本經濟團體聯合會、日中經濟協會、日本商工會議所

Facts:
- It added 20 companies and organizations, including a 三菱電機 subsidiary, to its control list.
- The total number of affected Japanese entities has risen to 40.

## Road in Tainan’s Yongkang District named Nikko Street to mark Taiwan-Japan friendship

- Published: 2026-07-08T12:40:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607080104.aspx
- anchor: #n1360967
- Companies mentioned: 台南市、日光市

Facts:
- Marking 17 years since 台南市 and 日光市 established a friendship city relationship
- 日本日光市長瀬髙哲雄、議長和田公伸帶領市民團共69人參訪台南市
- At the time, 台南市 organized a group of 300 residents to travel to Nikko.

## Green camp defends policy on carcinogenic oil amid criticism: U-turn was right to protect public health

- Published: 2026-07-08T12:39:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607080103.aspx
- anchor: #n1360968
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油、泰山、福壽、福懋

Facts:
- Benzo[a]pyrene exceeded the limit by 4 times.
- The proportion of carcinogenic oil used was below 20%.
- 中聯油 1,300 metric tons of soybean salad oil

## Taiwan stocks fluctuate intraday; PCB shares rebound and drone stocks continue to rise

- Published: 2026-07-08T12:38:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607080102.aspx
- anchor: #n1360969
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、國巨、聯電、載板三雄、CCL三雄、聯發科、台達電、南電、景碩、欣興、臻鼎-KY、台光電、聯茂、台燿、長榮航太、雷虎、研華、中光電、邑錡、信驊、川湖、穎崴、聯亞、均華

Facts:
- Rose more than 350 points.
- 聯電 surged more than 6%.
- Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunges 4.65%.
- 台積電 ADR (American depositary receipts) fell 4.25%.
- Taiwan’s weighted index rose 211 points.
- To 45,690 points.
- A gain of 0.46%.
- Electronics stocks rose 0.31%.
- Financial stocks rose 1.23%.
- The OTC index rose 0.24%.
- 台積電 edged up NT$5 intraday.
- To NT$2,445
- A gain of 0.2%.

## Green camp mayoral candidates in Taipei, New Taipei, Taoyuan and Yilan join calls for joint transportation reform

- Published: 2026-07-08T12:37:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607080101.aspx
- anchor: #n1360970
- Companies mentioned: 下一代人本交通促進會、民進黨、台北市、新北市、桃園市、宜蘭縣、高鐵

Facts:
- Taipei sees around 30,000 or more traffic casualties each year.
- Build physical sidewalks on roads wider than 12 meters.

## Odd-lot trade matching interval to be cut from 5 seconds to 1 second, taking effect next July

- Published: 2026-07-08T12:37:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607080100.aspx
- anchor: #n1360971
- Companies mentioned: 金管會、證交所、中央存保、金融監督管理基金、保險業務發展基金

Facts:
- It will take effect next July.

## 世界盃阿根廷西班牙法國出線 8強對戰組合看點報你知

- Published: 2026-07-08T12:33:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607080099.aspx
- anchor: #n1360977
- Companies mentioned: 法國、西班牙、英格蘭、阿根廷、摩洛哥、比利時、挪威、瑞士、曼城（Manchester City）、維德角（Cape Verde）、埃及、哥倫比亞、加拿大、荷蘭、塞內加爾、美國、墨西哥、奧地利、葡萄牙

Facts:
- The team has set an international competition record of 34 consecutive matches unbeaten.
- A first in World Cup history: 6 consecutive matches without conceding a goal.
- Mikel Oyarzabal has scored 4 goals.
- 在32強對奧地利之戰梅開二度
- 16強以4比1大勝共同主辦國美國
- 在延長賽憑藉一記關鍵罰球，以3比2戲劇性擊敗塞內加爾
- They accounted for 10 of the team’s 11 goals.
- 在16強以3比2擊敗墨西哥的3顆進球
- Haaland has scored 7 goals at this World Cup.
- They defeated first-time World Cup qualifiers 維德角（Cape Verde） 3-2.
- 在短短13分鐘內連進3球，終場以3比2擊敗埃及

## Keelung’s Celebrity Kindergarten loses license over child abuse allegations; owner Lin Hsien-chang fined NT$840,000

- Published: 2026-07-08T12:31:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607080098.aspx
- anchor: #n1360945
- Companies mentioned: 基隆市名人幼兒園

Facts:
- Owner Lin Hsien-chang was fined a total of NT$840,000 in 2 phases.
- Childcare workers Yang Li-yu and Huang Shu-fang were each fined NT$400,000.

## Disasters in Guangxi, Gansu and Hubei leave 38 dead; nearly 1,000 snakes swept out by floodwaters injure people

- Published: 2026-07-08T12:30:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607080097.aspx
- anchor: #n1360946
- Companies mentioned: 瀟湘晨報

Facts:
- The death toll from flooding in Guangxi has also risen to 6
- Another 11 people are missing
- A landslide in Dangchang County, Gansu province, has been confirmed to have killed 21 people
- A tornado in Hubei province left 11 dead and 1 missing
- A total of 375,000 people were affected
- The area of crops affected reached 12,900 hectares
- Initial estimates suggest that about 800 to 900 snakes were swept away by floodwaters and scattered
- The incident has left 11 dead, 1 missing and 331 injured
- 14,600 people affected
- Nearly 4,900 homes were damaged or destroyed

## Hualien man argues with brother, throws eggs at 民進黨 office and is referred for prosecution

- Published: 2026-07-08T12:26:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607080096.aspx
- anchor: #n1360947
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨

Facts:
- Shortly after 6 p.m.
- 3 hours after the report was received

## 中聯油品 case: Legislative Yuan committee passes KMT lawmakers’ motion urging Cho Jung-tai and others to step down

- Published: 2026-07-08T12:26:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607080095.aspx
- anchor: #n1360948
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油品、行政院、衛福部、食藥署

Facts:
- The motion passed on a 7-5 vote
- Products with 20% or less do not need to be pulled from shelves
- It contained 80% reverse-osmosis water

## In response to Trump’s pressure, NATO says European and Canadian defense spending will rise 11% in 2026

- Published: 2026-07-08T12:25:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607080086.aspx
- anchor: #n1360892
- Companies mentioned: 北大西洋公約組織、NATO、美國、歐洲、加拿大、波蘭、波羅的海3國

Facts:
- Last year’s $571 billion
- Growth of about 19%
- 5% of gross domestic product (GDP)

## Fairchild heads to the Mariners to get his timing back, hits a 3-run homer in the MiLB rookie league

- Published: 2026-07-08T12:24:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607080084.aspx
- anchor: #n1360893
- Companies mentioned: 西雅圖水手隊、克里夫蘭守護者隊、芝加哥白襪隊、大聯盟、小聯盟

Facts:
- Hit a 3-run homer
- 30-year-old outfielder “Fei-zai” Fairchild
- 大聯盟: 3 hits in 14 games

## Boosting tourism: Legislative Yuan committee gives initial approval to exempt non-national yachts under 1,000 tons from mandatory pilotage

- Published: 2026-07-08T12:20:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607080083.aspx
- anchor: #n1360894
- Companies mentioned: 交通部、航港局、引水人辦事處、港務公司

Facts:
- Non-Republic of China yachts with a gross tonnage of less than 1,000
- Other non-Republic of China vessels with a gross tonnage of less than 500

## Typhoon Bavi approaches; heightened precautions on provincial highways, with closure of the Danjiang Bridge possible

- Published: 2026-07-08T12:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607080082.aspx
- anchor: #n1360895
- Companies mentioned: 交通部公路局、中央氣象署、公路局北區養護工程分局

Facts:
- The center was 1,490 kilometers east-southeast of Eluanbi
- Moving at 21 kilometers per hour
- Maximum sustained winds near the center are 60 meters per second
- The radius of winds at force 7 was 380 kilometers
- Speed limits will be lowered if average winds reach force 8
- The area will be closed if winds reach force 10

## Wellington Koo: Conscripts serving in combat units in the future may receive combat duty pay

- Published: 2026-07-08T12:17:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607080081.aspx
- anchor: #n1360896
- Companies mentioned: 国防部、行政院人事总处

Facts:
- An increase of 156 people compared with 113
- A total of 344 people as of July 1 in 115

## 美軍 restores the name 太平洋司令部; expert says focus shifts to the First Island Chain

- Published: 2026-07-08T12:14:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607080079.aspx
- anchor: #n1360903
- Companies mentioned: 美軍、太平洋司令部、印太司令部、昆西研究所、Squad、四方安全對話、外交政策雜誌、南加州大學、哈德遜研究所

Facts:
- The 2025 U.S. “National Security Strategy” has listed protecting the First Island Chain as a priority

## International operation busts Indian gang; 24 arrested in connection with assassination case in Canada

- Published: 2026-07-08T12:14:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607080080.aspx
- anchor: #n1360902
- Companies mentioned: FBI

Facts:
- 24 people arrested
- More than 1,000 members
- Now 33 years old
- 38 years old
- Now 57 years old

## As Typhoon Bavi approaches, China Airlines waives ticket change fees for flights from 7/9 to 7/11

- Published: 2026-07-08T12:13:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607080078.aspx
- anchor: #n1360904
- Companies mentioned: 中華航空、華信航空

Facts:
- Passengers holding China Airlines tickets for travel from July 9 to 11 this year
- No ticket change fee will be charged for reservation changes made by July 31
- Moving at 21 kilometers per hour
- Maximum sustained winds near the center are 60 meters per second
- The radius of winds at force 7 was 380 kilometers

## 氣象署: Typhoon Bavi is powerful and large; it could move closer to Taiwan

- Published: 2026-07-08T12:12:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607080077.aspx
- anchor: #n1360880
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、氣象署、中央氣象署

Facts:
- The radius of the storm reached 380 kilometers
- 中心氣壓895百帕
- The center was over the sea about 1,490 kilometers east-southeast of Eluanbi
- Moving at 21 kilometers per hour
- Maximum sustained winds near the center were 60 meters per second
- The radius of winds at force 7 was 380 kilometers
- The radius of winds at force 10 was 180 kilometers
- Waves reaching 2 meters have been observed on Orchid Island
- Waves of 3 to 4 meters are also possible in eastern Taiwan
- Waves exceeding 6 meters are possible along the northern and eastern coasts and around Matsu

## Sports lottery association chair issues statement announcing exit from business, criticizing and apologizing for Lee Yang’s reforms

- Published: 2026-07-08T12:12:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607080076.aspx
- anchor: #n1360881
- Companies mentioned: 運動彩券經銷商商業同業公會、運動部

Facts:
- Lee Yang is approaching the 1-year mark since taking office
- The sports lottery retailer license will be returned under relevant regulations on September 1, 115

## Trump reiterates U.S. control of Greenland; says he will withdraw U.S. troops stationed in Europe if Europe opposes

- Published: 2026-07-08T12:11:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607080075.aspx
- anchor: #n1360882
- Companies mentioned: 北大西洋公約組織、路透社、CNBC、Facebook

Facts:
- NATO already has 7 member countries in the Arctic

## Is Taiwan’s stock market boom crowding out bank lending to industry? 金管會 says it is closely monitoring changes in fund flows

- Published: 2026-07-08T12:09:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607080074.aspx
- anchor: #n1360883
- Companies mentioned: 金管會、央行

Facts:
- The outstanding balance of the Central Bank’s certificates of deposit

## 中聯油品 case: KMT urges president to apologize; DPP says food safety transcends party lines and urges against political attacks

- Published: 2026-07-08T12:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607080073.aspx
- anchor: #n1360884
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油品、頂新油品、中央社

Facts:
- As many as 360 businesses affected

## 銀泰佶 executive faces 20-year prison term over loan fraud and stock-sale fraud totaling more than NT$800 million

- Published: 2026-07-08T12:06:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607080072.aspx
- anchor: #n1360774
- Companies mentioned: 銀泰佶生技公司、艾視威公司、第一銀行、彰化銀行、華南銀行、玉山銀行、台中商銀、上海商銀、永豐銀行、合庫銀行、曼秀雷敦、雅蓮碧公司

Facts:
- Defrauded 8 banks of more than NT$406.36 million in loans
- Defrauded investors into buying shares worth more than NT$407.67 million
- Falsely inflated 銀泰佶’s capital from NT$20 million to NT$122 million
- Defrauded 8 banks of a total of NT$406,369,200 in loans
- 第一銀行: NT$104,939,200
- 彰化銀行: NT$24 million
- 華南銀行: NT$35 million
- 玉山銀行: NT$69.68 million
- 台中商銀: NT$36 million
- 上海商銀: NT$12 million

## 李灝宇 strikes out as a pinch hitter in MLB; Tigers beat 運動家隊 for 3rd straight win

- Published: 2026-07-08T12:03:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607080071.aspx
- anchor: #n1360737
- Companies mentioned: MLB、底特律老虎隊、運動家隊

Facts:
- The Tigers ultimately beat 運動家隊 6-2
- Their 3rd straight win and 6th victory in their last 7 games
- 賽後打擊率2成50
- 李灝宇 battled for 8 pitches but struck out against left-hander Jacob Lopez
- Tigers starter Tarik Skubal struck out 9 in 5 innings
- Gave up just 1 run
- The Tigers’ lineup recorded 8 hits
- Colt Keith’s 2-run homer in the bottom of the 1st
- They scored 4 runs in the bottom of the 6th

## New Youth Mortgage 2.0 plan to be announced within 2 weeks; age and income limits under consideration

- Published: 2026-07-08T12:02:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607080067.aspx
- anchor: #n1360741
- Companies mentioned: 台灣土地銀行股份有限公司、財政部印刷廠、台灣菸酒股份有限公司

Facts:
- More than 6,700 New Youth Mortgage borrowers are 50 or older
- 5.23%
- More than 18,000 borrowers have annual incomes exceeding NT$2 million
- 14.38%
- Borrowers aged 40 or younger account for 72.48% of New Youth Mortgage loans
- Those under 50 account for 94.61%

## Subject-specific exam postponed; subsidies for transportation and lodging costs for candidates in areas where classes were suspended

- Published: 2026-07-08T12:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607080070.aspx
- anchor: #n1360738
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、教育部、大學招聯會、大學入學考試中心、台灣教育產業工會

Facts:
- Postponed to July 13 and 14
- The subject-specific exam originally scheduled for July 11 and 12

## 疑雲 over 中聯’s problematic cooking oil: food science and technology expert recommends investigating cross-contamination

- Published: 2026-07-08T11:58:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607080069.aspx
- anchor: #n1360739
- Companies mentioned: 中聯合格、南僑、SGS台灣檢驗科技公司、中華民國食品技師公會、福壽

Facts:
- Soybean salad oil tested at 1.6 μg/kg
- Test result: 4.6μg/kg

## Motorcycle thrown into drainage channel in Pingtung’s Zhutian crash; rider and passenger both die

- Published: 2026-07-08T11:57:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607080068.aspx
- anchor: #n1360740
- Companies mentioned: 屏東縣消防局、潮州安泰醫院、國仁醫院

Facts:
- There were 3 injured people at the scene
- A man, about 64 years old
- A man, about 30 years old

## Prince Harry and Elton John lose case against 每日郵報 over illegal newsgathering

- Published: 2026-07-08T11:49:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607080066.aspx
- anchor: #n1360690
- Companies mentioned: 每日郵報、聯合報業、美聯社、法新社、永不屈服運動會

Facts:
- Court dismisses “every one of the 97 claims brought by the plaintiffs”
- after an 11-week trial earlier this year
- They are acting on behalf of their clients over articles published from 1993 to 2018
- after dramatically stepping down from his senior royal role 6 years ago
- Embark on a 5-day visit
- The 41-year-old Harry is the son of King Charles III of Britain

## Indonesian fishing worker injured at sea; Penghu Coast Guard launches emergency rescue and takes him to hospital

- Published: 2026-07-08T11:43:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607080065.aspx
- anchor: #n1360691
- Companies mentioned: 和利鱻168、海巡署、第七岸巡隊、消防局、衛生福利部澎湖醫院、澎湖區漁會

Facts:
- While the fishing vessel 和利鱻168 was operating in waters 68 nautical miles west of Qimei
- A Penghu Coast Guard patrol boat met the fishing vessel 和利鱻168 at nearly 5 p.m. yesterday, 36.5 nautical miles west of Huayu, Wang'an

## South Korea pledges $100 million in aid to Ukraine, rules out providing lethal weapons

- Published: 2026-07-08T11:42:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607080064.aspx
- anchor: #n1360692
- Companies mentioned: 北約、首爾經濟日報、挪威、荷蘭、羅馬尼亞

Facts:
- $100 million
- NT$3.16 billion

## Overseas expansion bears fruit for 保瑞 and 藥華藥, with June revenue rising at both companies

- Published: 2026-07-08T11:41:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607080063.aspx
- anchor: #n1360693
- Companies mentioned: 保瑞、藥華藥、Upsher-Smith、MacroGenics、美國食品藥物管理局

Facts:
- June revenue was NT$2.297 billion
- Up 39.22% year on year
- June revenue was NT$2.33 billion
- Up 94.9% year on year
- Revenue for the first half of this year was NT$9.892 billion
- Down 1.14% year on year
- For a total consideration of US$122.5 million
- Revenue for the first half of this year was NT$11.98 billion
- Up 74.6% year on year

## 彭金隆: Extending Taiwan stock market trading hours will not be implemented for now; it is not a current priority

- Published: 2026-07-08T11:37:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607080062.aspx
- anchor: #n1360627
- Companies mentioned: 金管會、證交所

Facts:
- 1:30 p.m.
- 3:30

## 【凌巨】Announcement: The company's independent director expressed opposition to matters discussed by the board

- Published: 2026-07-07T19:38:53+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=8105&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=5&spoke_time=183853&spoke_date=20260707
- anchor: #n1361429

Taiwan-listed 凌巨 (8105) announced that 2 independent directors opposed a proposal to appoint a new CEO at a board meeting, and the proposal was rejected. The development has raised questions about the transparency of corporate governance.

## 【凌巨】Announcement: The company's general manager has resigned

- Published: 2026-07-07T19:38:21+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=8105&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=4&spoke_time=183821&spoke_date=20260707
- anchor: #n1361421

凌巨 General Manager 杉本克己 has resigned, and 濮家銓 will serve as acting general manager. A new general manager will be appointed after the new board is established. The personnel change is significant for corporate governance.

## 【金萬林-創】本公司受邀參加創投公會年會「臺灣證券交易所專場」之法人說明會

- Published: 2026-07-07T19:38:11+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=6645&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=183811&spoke_date=20260707
- anchor: #n1361385
- Companies mentioned: 臺灣證券交易所、創投公會

金萬林-創受邀參加創投公會年會中的臺灣證券交易所專場法人說明會，報告營運成果與未來展望。此舉強化投資人溝通，屬例行性IR活動。

## 【凌巨】Announcement: Change in membership of the company's Sustainable Development Committee

- Published: 2026-07-07T19:37:45+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=8105&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=2&spoke_time=183745&spoke_date=20260707
- anchor: #n1361376

凌巨 announced that 戴銘昇 has taken office as a new member of its Sustainable Development Committee following the shareholder meeting's re-election. The move strengthens the corporate governance framework and is positive for investors.

## 【凌巨】Announcement: Board resolution to convene the ⼀⼀ fifth year's ⼀ extraordinary shareholders' meeting

- Published: 2026-07-07T19:36:59+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=8105&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=183659&spoke_date=20260707
- anchor: #n1361369

凌巨 announced that it will hold an extraordinary shareholders' meeting on August 24, 2026. The main agenda is the re-election of all directors and amendments to the articles of incorporation. This is a routine corporate governance procedure that provides shareholders with transparent information.

## 【東方風能】Announcement: Record date for the company's cash dividend ex-dividend

- Published: 2026-07-07T19:13:34+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=7786&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=181334&spoke_date=20260707
- anchor: #n1361350

東方風能が1株あたり5.6元の現金配当を発表。除息基準日は115年8月3日。投資家にとって重要な配当情報。

## 【華碩】Announcement on resolutions of the shareholders' meeting of major subsidiary ACBZ IMPORTACAO E COMERCIO LTDA.

- Published: 2026-07-07T19:07:35+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=2357&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=180735&spoke_date=20260707
- anchor: #n1361342
- Companies mentioned: ACBZ IMPORTACAO E COMERCIO LTDA.

ASUS subsidiary ACBZ acquired 9 properties in São Paulo, Brazil, through a right of first refusal. The acquisition is part of an overseas asset expansion effort and reflects a push to strengthen its international strategy.

## 【三商壽】公告金融監督管理委員會同意本公司以股份轉換方式成為玉山金控100%持股子公司

- Published: 2026-07-07T19:01:39+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=pub&co_id=2867&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=180139&spoke_date=20260707
- anchor: #n1361252
- Companies mentioned: 玉山金控

三商壽's becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of 玉山金控 was approved by the Financial Supervisory Commission. The move is drawing attention as part of a strategic restructuring amid consolidation in Taiwan's financial industry.

## 【科定】Statement on company employees cooperating with an investigation by law enforcement authorities

- Published: 2026-07-07T18:58:24+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=6655&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=4&spoke_time=175824&spoke_date=20260707
- anchor: #n1361246

An employee of 科定 is cooperating with an investigation by law enforcement authorities, but the company is not implicated and continues normal operations, with no material impact on its finances. This is a routine legal disclosure.

## 【中環】Announcement of the company’s disposal of securities

- Published: 2026-07-07T18:53:21+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=5&spoke_time=175321&spoke_date=20260707
- anchor: #n1361239
- Companies mentioned: 台積電

中環 announced the sale of 138,000 shares of 台積電 for a total of NT$333 million, realizing a profit of NT$17.78 million. This is a portfolio adjustment with no significant market impact.

## 【瑞祺電通】Announcement: Record date for the company's cash dividend ex-dividend

- Published: 2026-07-07T18:53:06+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=6416&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=175306&spoke_date=20260707
- anchor: #n1361229

瑞祺電通 announced that the record date for its cash dividend ex-dividend is August 3, 115, with total payouts exceeding NT$200 million. This is important financial information on the distribution of shareholder returns.