# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-08 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 2 of 3

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 136 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 95 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## VSING 渋谷, the support-focused karaoke stage in Shibuya Center-Gai, will hold its 1st anniversary event, “VSING 渋谷 1st ANNIVERSARY,” over 3 days: Aug. 7 (Fri.), 8 (Sat.), and 9 (Sun.), 2026

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000046.000166479.html
- anchor: #n1364638
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 シン・コーポレーション、VSING 渋谷、39LA

Facts:
- Held over 3 days
- Special price: 500 yen
- 5,000 yen (tax included)
- 3,000 yen (tax included)
- More than 70 stores worldwide

## “MediOS (メディオス)” wins the Patient Support Division Award at the “Nursing DX Awards 2026”

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000062517.html
- anchor: #n1364637
- Companies mentioned: Contrea株式会社、一般社団法人日本男性看護師會、株式会社S.U.N

Facts:
- The healthcare industry is expected to face a personnel shortage of 1.87 million in 2030

## “HOTEI FES” × “Nagahama Roman Beer”: “HOTEI FES SESSION IPA,” a collaboration beer adding color to the music festival hosted by 布袋寅泰, is here

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000106.000039741.html
- anchor: #n1364636
- Companies mentioned: 長浜浪漫ビール株式会社、長濱蒸溜所、布袋寅泰、BEAT EMOTION、ももいろクローバーZ、10-FEET、MAN WITH A MISSION、アイナ・ジ・エンド、THE YELLOW MONKEY、BUCK∞TICK

Facts:
- Alcohol content: 4.5%
- Net content: 350 ml
- Suggested retail price per item: 700 yen (before tax)
- 45th anniversary of his music career
- July 25 (Sat.) and July 26 (Sun.), 2026
- 30th anniversary in 2026

## Vans Presents: The Authentic Night—a night where underground skateboarding and music intersect in Harajuku. A culmination of the “Off The Wall” campaign, centered on the brand’s origins, “Authentic”

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000114.000131577.html
- anchor: #n1364635
- Companies mentioned: Vans、VF Corporation、zatto zatto print

Facts:
- Since its founding in 1966
- July 21, 2026
- A heritage wall tracing 60 years

## ぴとプロデュース colored contact lenses “PITON (ピトン)” launch! Silicone hydrogel material offers comfortable wear for everyday use

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000129.000020681.html
- anchor: #n1364634
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Lcode、ぴとプロデュース、TeAmo、フロムアイズ株式会社

Facts:
- Colored diameter: 13.5 mm
- Colored diameter: 13.2 mm
- Graphic diameter: 13.3 mm
- 1 box (10 lenses): ¥1,580 before tax (¥1,738 including tax)
- The second box is half price: ¥790 before tax (¥869 including tax)
- Water content: 47%

## TeAmo launches clear contact lenses for farsightedness! Affordable prices and ２ water-content options make every day more comfortable.

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000130.000020681.html
- anchor: #n1364633
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Lcode、TeAmo、株式会社El Dorado

Facts:
- Low water content: 950 yen (1,045 yen including tax)
- High water content: 1,100 yen (1,210 yen including tax)
- Low water content: 1,798 yen (1,977 yen including tax)
- High water content: 1,980 yen (2,178 yen including tax)

## 【What should you start with for SNS recruitment?】A new recruitment strategy seminar for an in-house “SNS × recruitment site” approach

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000141.000058518.html
- anchor: #n1364632
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シンミドウ

Facts:
- ● Date: July 23 (Thu.)
- ● Time: 15:00-16:00 (60 minutes)
- Capital: 10 million yen

## 【Sold out—thank you!】CAMEL helps enrich people’s future returns and present-day lives: “CAMEL Issue 77: Miyagi Shiroishi Grid-Connected Battery Series, No. 70 Refund” sold out

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000143.000136212.html
- anchor: #n1364631
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社グローバルクラウドエステート、東京電設サービス

Facts:
- Approximately ¥20,000 per unit
- Primarily high-value contracts in the primary adjustment capacity market (approx. 89%)
- Spot market transactions (approx. 11%)

## Head to “Porta Festa 2026 Summer Akihabara” this weekend! The “A8000 DC,” a new interpretation of the flagship model, makes its world premiere! Try the latest closed-back headphones, “DX10000 CL,” with a desktop amplifier

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000219.000121822.html
- anchor: #n1364630
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社final、DITA Audio、潤工社、e☆イヤホン

Facts:
- 2026年7月11日（土）・12日（日）
- The event will be held across 2 expanded venues
- Configure DTAS in as little as 10 minutes
- A 20% OFF reward is currently available

## To celebrate the event “Love Live! Superstar!! Liella! no Chūtorie Live!! 2026,” event-exclusive advance lottery tickets go on sale Aug. 1 (Sat.)!

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000274.000005296.html
- anchor: #n1364629
- Companies mentioned: 日本テレビ放送網株式会社、株式会社日テレWands、タイムマシーン3号

Facts:
- 価格（税込）： 1回 880円
- 10-draw ticket: 8,800 yen (bonus available on a first-come, first-served basis)

## New products from “劇場版 うたの☆プリンスさまっ♪ TABOO NIGHT XXXX” will be available for purchase on the Edith online store!

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000338.000066407.html
- anchor: #n1364628
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イーディス、劇場版 うたの☆プリンスさまっ♪ TABOO NIGHT XXXX

Facts:
- Price: ¥550 each (tax included)
- Price: 3,520 yen each (including tax)
- Price: 770 yen (tax included)
- Price: 880 yen each (incl. tax)
- Price: 2,970 yen each (including tax)
- Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
- Price: 660 yen each (including tax)

## A first for Japan! 川崎市 has established a new framework, the “KAWASAKI NATURE LOOP Global Platform,” in collaboration with 19 companies, including global corporations!

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000367.000124454.html
- anchor: #n1364627
- Companies mentioned: 川崎市、MS&ADインシュアランスグループホールディングス、JERA、東芝、旭化成株式会社、味の素株式会社、ENEOS株式会社、花王株式会社、キヤノン株式会社、JFEスチール株式会社、東京ガス株式会社、東京電力パワーグリッド株式会社、日本ゼオン株式会社、日本電気株式会社、富士通株式会社、株式会社レゾナック、東急不動産株式会社、日鉄興和不動産株式会社、三井不動産株式会社、川崎信用金庫、横浜銀行、一般社団法人いきもの共生事業推進協議会

Facts:
- 19 companies, including global corporations
- 25 participants in total
- 32 participants in total (excluding the secretariat)
- With 2040 as the target year

## NMIXX’s Sullyoon named image model! New color contact lens brand “Aturia（アトゥリア）,” featuring silicone hydrogel and a non-rotating water-glow design, launches Aug. 12 (Wed.)! DEBUT POP-UP also coming to Harajuku

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000384.000005045.html
- anchor: #n1364626
- Companies mentioned: NMIXX、Aturia（アトゥリア）、株式会社T-Garden、株式会社intervia

Facts:
- Available starting Aug. 12, 2026 (Wed.)
- Over 3 days, from Aug. 7 (Fri.) to Aug. 9 (Sun.), 2026
- DIA 14.2 mm
- Colored diameter: 13.3 mm
- BC 8.6mm
- Water content: 56.0%
- メーカー希望小売価格（税込）：1箱10枚入り 1,848円

## “It’s still not enough. That’s what makes it interesting.” — 株式会社KURUKURU’s growth strategy and new standards of conduct for moving into the mid-sized company phase, presented at its first-half 2026 all-hands meeting held July 1

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000407.000036491.html
- anchor: #n1364625
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KURUKURU、GOKUMIN、MAIMO、Ur.Salon

Facts:
- 従業員数がこの1年で50名台から80名台後半へと増え
- 調査時間を約9割短縮

## 【本編無料公開】スティーヴン・セガール主演『沈黙のステルス』を、大塚明夫ら豪華声優陣が出演する吹替版で7/10（金）21:00～2週間限定無料配信！

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000551.000084776.html
- anchor: #n1364624
- Companies mentioned: スティーヴン・セガール、大塚明夫、Prime Video、シネフィルWOWOWプラス、PUEBLO FILM DISTRIBUTION LIMITED、Amazon Prime Video

Facts:
- The time limit is 24 hours

## 【おうちにプロ】Survey on the tipping point between air conditioner cleaning and buying a new unit

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000566.000117030.html
- anchor: #n1364623
- Companies mentioned: おうちにプロ、株式会社ゼロアクセル、株式会社ゼロアド、株式会社BimoRa、株式会社ワンプレート、株式会社ザ・建物

Facts:
- Number of respondents: 100 (men: 47; women: 53)
- エアコンクリーニングの価格が本体購入金額の「3～4割」に達した時に、エアコンの買い替えが検討されることが最も多い。
- People most often consider replacing their air conditioner after using it for “around 10 years.”

## Post-event online sales have begun for the “Love Live! Superstar!!” sauna and bedrock-bathing facility collaboration, “Love Live! Sauna”!

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000993.000069812.html
- anchor: #n1364622
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コンテンツシード、プロジェクトラブライブ！スーパースター!!、THEキャラ

Facts:
- Price: ¥660 (tax included)
- Set: ¥7,260 (tax included)
- Price: 770 yen (tax included)
- Set: 8,470 yen (tax included)
- Price: 1,100 yen each (tax included)
- Price: 1,760 yen each (tax included)
- Price: ¥1,650 (tax included)
- Price: 2,750 yen (tax included)

## The “Ultraman Series 60th Anniversary” food truck is OPEN!

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001002.000069812.html
- anchor: #n1364621
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コンテンツシード、円谷プロ

Facts:
- “Ultraman Series 60th Anniversary”
- July 18 (Sat.)–July 26 (Sun.), 2026
- Aug. 8 (Sat.)–Aug. 13 (Thu.), 2026

## The “amazing parasol” is up to 70% OFF. The reason 28,000 sold in a single season: “one does it all”

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001063.000079792.html
- anchor: #n1364620
- Companies mentioned: Fun Standard株式会社、RKB毎日ホールディングスグループ、BELLEMOND、楽天市場、Amazon

Facts:
- More than 28,000 sold in a single season
- More than 36,000 sold as of June 2026
- Lightweight design, from 126 g
- A larger size with an arc length of 107 cm
- Manual-open type: ¥1,850
- Automatic open-and-close type: ¥1,950
- Shape-retaining type: ¥2,250
- Set with a handheld fan: ¥2,950

## [シーホース三河] Announcement of new team staff member (山梨佑斗, athletic trainer/strength and conditioning coach)

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001177.000097825.html
- anchor: #n1364619
- Companies mentioned: シーホース三河、金沢武士団、パスラボ山形ワイヴァンズ

Facts:
- Date of birth: June 13, 1989
- 2015-22 金沢武士団, assistant trainer/athletic trainer
- 2022-26 パスラボ山形ワイヴァンズ, head trainer
- 2026- シーホース三河

## Announcement of the 'エンドレスラグナロク 発売前夜生放送' for 'GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink - Endless Ragnarok'

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001278.000005593.html
- anchor: #n1364618
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Cygames、Nintendo Switch、PlayStation、Steam、アニメイト、CyConveni

Facts:
- Suggested retail price: 6,930 yen (tax included)
- Download version, sale price: ¥9,900 (tax included)
- Download version, sale price: ¥3,960 (tax included)
- Download version, sale price: ¥6,490 (tax included)
- Thursday, July 9, 2026

## SYAYOS, タデクイ and Massage Attack to perform together! Space Shower Retsuden Vol. 170: 創鳴の宴 set for Nov. 12!

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002543.000002929.html
- anchor: #n1364617
- Companies mentioned: SYAYOS、タデクイ、Massage Attack、スペースシャワーネットワーク、SPACE SHOWER TV、Spotify O-nest

Facts:
- Advance tickets: ¥3,500 (tax included; drink not included)

## 『あの頃の“かわいい”がいっぱい！ときめき♡平成ファンシーマーケット』がルミネ池袋で開催中！

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002760.000031422.html
- anchor: #n1364616
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ハピネット、株式会社ハピネット・メディアマーケティング、株式会社カミオジャパン、株式会社CRUX

Facts:
- For every 2,200 yen spent on merchandise (including tax)
- July 2 (Thu)–30 (Thu), 2026

## The yakuza comedy '組長娘と世話係 16,' which has surpassed 1.7 million copies in cumulative circulation, goes on sale July 10! A generous selection of store-specific bonuses has been revealed, including the '広島うまいもんシリーズ' bonus at select stores commemorating a signing event in Hiroshima!

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002773.000048095.html
- anchor: #n1364615
- Companies mentioned: マイクロマガジン社、BOOK GALLERY KOBUNKAN、コミックELMO

Facts:
- Surpassed 1.7 million copies in cumulative circulation
- List price: ¥897
- List price: 1,980 yen

## なつみ, who participated in Season 5, returns for revenge! A mysterious man suddenly appears, throwing the studio into a panic! 鈴木福 reveals the woman he supports, prompting 峯岸みなみ to fire back with a sharp retort | 'シャッフルアイランド Season7' Episode 1

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003539.000064643.html
- anchor: #n1364614
- Companies mentioned: ABEMA、WANIMA、PRODUCE 101 JAPAN THE GIRLS

Facts:
- 14 handsome men and beautiful women gather
- “ABEMA Premium,” priced at 1,180 yen per month (tax included)
- “ABEMA Premium with Ads,” priced at 680 yen per month (tax included)

## To mark the 15th anniversary of the TV anime, the 'Steins;Gate ABEMA Channel' launches for the first time! All episodes of the TV anime series and the theatrical film will be streamed free every day for a limited time starting Saturday, July 11! The 2 special episodes will also be streamed free on ABEMA for the first time.

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003542.000064643.html
- anchor: #n1364613
- Companies mentioned: ABEMA、KADOKAWA、5pb.、Nitroplus、MAGES.、未来ガジェット研究所

Facts:
- 15th anniversary of the TV anime
- All 24 episodes of the TV anime 'Steins;Gate'
- Starting Saturday, July 11, 2026
- 1,180 yen per month (tax included)
- 680 yen per month (tax included)

## 『ドールズフロントライン2：エクシリウム』より、「くろねこクルカイ バネフィギュア」が登場。あみあみにて予約受付中。

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003639.000025615.html
- anchor: #n1364612
- Companies mentioned: あみあみ、大網株式会社、KAWA DESIGN

Facts:
- Reference price: ¥3,080 (tax included)
- Release date: Scheduled for January 2027
- Height: approximately 120 mm

## Just before the opening of the 40th anniversary exhibition for アフタヌーン! Comments have arrived from 'ブルーピリオド' creator 山口つばさ and editor-in-chief 金井暁! The full venue map, including exciting photo spots featuring '寄生獣' and '宝石の国,' has also been unveiled!

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008638.000001719.html
- anchor: #n1364611
- Companies mentioned: 講談社、アフタヌーン、アフタヌーン40周年展製作委員会、アフタヌーン編集部

Facts:
- The 40th anniversary of アフタヌーン
- Exhibition period: July 10 (Fri)–July 26 (Sun), 2026
- Advance ticket: ¥2,200
- Advance ticket with merchandise: ¥5,200
- Day-of ticket: 2,500 yen
- Same-day ticket with merchandise: ¥5,500

## 'AMNIBUS' to exhibit at Bilibili World 2026, one of China's largest offline events! New products from 'アイカツ！ 10th STORY ～未来へのSTARWAY' will be available for presale!

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009276.000016064.html
- anchor: #n1364610
- Companies mentioned: AMNIBUS、株式会社アルマビアンカ、Bilibili

Facts:
- Bilibili World 2026, one of China's largest offline events, will be held from July 10 (Fri), 2026, to July 12 (Sun), 2026.
- Single item: 24 yuan / BOX: 240 yuan
- Single item: 12 yuan / BOX: 240 yuan
- Single item: 29 yuan / BOX: 290 yuan
- Single item: 35 yuan / BOX: 350 yuan
- Single item: 42 yuan / BOX: 420 yuan
- Price: 99 yuan each
- Price: 52 yuan each

## We want to share the joy that harmony brings with preschool children. シルバーバックス・プリンシパル offers 'こども音楽食堂,' a special music program featuring professional orchestra members.

- Published: 2026-07-08T17:55:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000122.000080690.html
- anchor: #n1364563
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社シルバーバックス・プリンシパル、パシフィックフィルハーモニア東京、社会福祉法人さぽうと21

Facts:
- More than 100 preschool children took part.
- Approximately 130 preschool children attend.
- We operate 33 businesses in 5 countries.

## [シーホース三河] Announcement of new team staff member (髙山慎, head strength and conditioning coach)

- Published: 2026-07-08T17:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001176.000097825.html
- anchor: #n1364565
- Companies mentioned: シーホース三河、たなべ接骨院、大阪体育大学、IPU 環太平洋大学、花園近鉄ライナーズ、清水建設江東ブルーシャークス

Facts:
- 2026-27 season

## The 'ナタリア illustration by お久しぶり' figure is now available for preorder at あみあみ.

- Published: 2026-07-08T17:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003638.000025615.html
- anchor: #n1364564
- Companies mentioned: あみあみ、大網株式会社、KAWA DESIGN

Facts:
- Suggested retail price: ¥9,240 (tax included)
- Release date: scheduled for June 2027
- Height: approximately 300 mm

## [Consultation analysis] Are VIM, VIEXT and VictoryTrading scams? An analysis of common patterns revealed by complaints about being unable to withdraw funds

- Published: 2026-07-08T17:49:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000183090.html
- anchor: #n1364566
- Companies mentioned: VIM、VIEXT、VictoryTrading、AGCPS、Bc Institutional、GSAM、Altfest、IVCA、INSCP、CGPOnyx、田中保彦法律事務所

Facts:
- Investment funds
- Account freeze解除 fee
- Taxes
- Fees
- Security deposit

## Hiroshima Prize-winning artist Mel Chin talks about the climate crisis and empathy

- Published: 2026-07-08T17:48:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000186197.html
- anchor: #n1364567
- Companies mentioned: 特定非営利活動法人アート＆ソサイエティ研究センター、BIOCITY、国際ファッション専門職大学（PIIF）、朝日新聞、ピーボディ・カレッジ、ユニフィ

Facts:
- Collected 90,000 plastic bottles

## [Amazon Prime Day exclusive, 40% off] DOOGEE's popular U11 Pro tablet, featuring Android 16, GeminiAI, an 11-inch display and 256GB of storage, at a special price of ¥17,005

- Published: 2026-07-08T17:48:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000317.000127114.html
- anchor: #n1364568
- Companies mentioned: DOOGEE、Amazon

Facts:
- Special price: ¥17,005
- Regular price: ¥29,800
- 40% OFF
- 11-inch HD IPS display
- 256GB high-speed storage
- Large-capacity 8580mAh battery

## A limited-edition collaboration menu you can only enjoy here, created by Neighbors Complain members, arrives at WHATAWON

- Published: 2026-07-08T17:45:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000770.000096544.html
- anchor: #n1364569
- Companies mentioned: Neighbors Complain、WHATAWON、株式会社antiqua、イープラス

Facts:
- 2,080 yen (tax included)
- ¥1,412 (tax included)
- ¥1,800 (tax included)
- Single item: ¥980 (tax included)
- With drink: ¥1,280 (tax included)
- 850 yen (tax included)
- Approximately 8,740 tsubo (29,000 m²)

## 緯創 June revenue hits second-highest monthly level; 英業達 tops the NT$100 billion mark for the first time, setting a record

- Published: 2026-07-08T20:45:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607080362.aspx
- anchor: #n1364879
- Companies mentioned: 緯創、英業達

Facts:
- Up 10.9% month over month
- Up 53.9% year over year
- Q2 consolidated revenue was NT$895.443 billion
- Up 5.8% quarter over quarter
- Up 62.4% year on year
- 英業達 June consolidated revenue was about NT$102.262 billion
- Up 23.5% month over month
- Up 61.6% year over year
- Q2 consolidated revenue was NT$269.857 billion
- Up 34.7% quarter over quarter
- Up 44.7% year on year
- 緯創 shipped 2 million notebook computers in June
- Up 300,000 units month over month
- Desktop computer shipments reached 800,000 units in June
- Up 200,000 units month over month

## Car and scooter collide in Penghu's Magong; rider dies after being airlifted with critical injuries

- Published: 2026-07-08T20:45:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607080361.aspx
- anchor: #n1364880
- Companies mentioned: 衛福部澎湖醫院、高雄長庚醫院

Facts:
- The scooter rider, surnamed Hu, was in his 30s

## Kobe freezer murder case: body hidden for 14 years; unpaid electricity bill exposes crime after 2.4 million yen spent

- Published: 2026-07-08T20:42:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607080360.aspx
- anchor: #n1364875
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、產經新聞、週刊新潮、兵庫縣警方、電力公司、管理公司

Facts:
- Paid apartment rent and electricity bills continuously for 14 years
- Rent alone cost nearly 12 million yen (about NT$2.4 million)
- Nearly 12 million yen in total
- Paid about 70,000 yen a month in rent and electricity bills
- A luxury rental apartment with monthly rent of about 200,000 yen

## Waiting for health-insurance coverage of cancer drugs takes longer than a round trip to Mars; medical community calls for increased new-drug fund budget

- Published: 2026-07-08T20:37:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607080359.aspx
- anchor: #n1364870
- Companies mentioned: 台灣年輕病友協會、健保署、成大醫院

Facts:
- The fastest trip from Earth to Mars takes about 200 days
- NT$2.7 billion has been used
- More than 3,500 people have received treatment with new drugs
- Annual out-of-pocket costs of about NT$2 million to NT$3 million
- New drugs take an average of 700 days to be reviewed and added to health-insurance coverage
- 78% of oncologists still advocate increasing the budget

## Taipei City releases list of 62 stores supplied with Nanshi processed oil; 君悅排骨 and 全聯 among them

- Published: 2026-07-08T20:29:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607080358.aspx
- anchor: #n1364866
- Companies mentioned: 君悅排骨、全聯、胖老爹炸雞、錢櫃、好樂迪、亞都麗緻大飯店、晶華國際酒店、南僑油脂公司、台北市政府勞工局職業訓練中心

Facts:
- List of 62 stores
- 175 items
- NT$3 million
- 7 oil products

## Carcinogen levels exceed limits in 中聯 oil products; prosecutors question general manager and others

- Published: 2026-07-08T20:27:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607080357.aspx
- anchor: #n1364861
- Companies mentioned: 中聯、福壽、福懋、泰山、南僑

Facts:
- Prosecutors launched the “Food and Consumer Crime Investigation Coordination Platform” on the 2nd
- Cases were assigned for investigation on the 3rd

## Rival gang prison riot leaves 27 dead; Sri Lanka launches investigation

- Published: 2026-07-08T20:26:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607080356.aspx
- anchor: #n1364862
- Companies mentioned: 法新社

Facts:
- Death toll has risen to 27
- 97 injured people are still receiving treatment at a hospital in Negombo
- 19 inmates are receiving treatment at a hospital in Colombo
- 7 prison guards died while trying to quell the riot
- The number of inmates in the country's prisons is about 4 times their designed capacity

## Typhoon Bavi approaches; North Dawu Mountain trail to close as a precaution on the afternoon of the 9th

- Published: 2026-07-08T20:22:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607080355.aspx
- anchor: #n1364851
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署、林業保育署、屏東分署、屏東縣政府

Facts:
- The center of Typhoon Bavi was about 1,380 kilometers east-southeast of Eluanbi, over the sea
- Moving at 17 kilometers per hour
- Precautionary closure from 5 p.m. on the 9th
- Precautionary closure of the park from 8 a.m. on the 10th

## Taipei City Fire Department and Taipei Metro hold disaster preparedness camp, offering summer-only subway escape experience

- Published: 2026-07-08T20:21:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607080354.aspx
- anchor: #n1364852
- Companies mentioned: 台北市消防局、台北大眾捷運股份有限公司

Facts:
- The camp runs from the 6th to the 22nd
- For elementary school students in grades 1 to 4

## Taiwan team roster for four-country elite baseball tournament announced; CPBL provides 6 players

- Published: 2026-07-08T20:19:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607080353.aspx
- anchor: #n1364844
- Companies mentioned: 著味全龍、樂天桃猿、中信兄弟

Facts:
- The Chinese Professional Baseball League is also sending 6 active players to compete
- The inaugural Four-Nation Elite Baseball Tournament will be held in Taichung from July 11 to 15

## 泰山 cooking oil blend exceeds carcinogen limit; all 642 shipped cases have been removed from shelves

- Published: 2026-07-08T20:18:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607080352.aspx
- anchor: #n1364845
- Companies mentioned: 泰山、泰山企業、中聯油脂股份有限公司、福懋、福壽

Facts:
- Benzo[a]pyrene level of 2.5μg/kg exceeds the limit
- Limit: 2.0μg/kg
- 642 cases have been shipped
- A total of 996 cases of the oil batch were produced
- 354 cases remain in factory inventory
- Supplied about 410.84 metric tons to 泰山企業
- 福懋: about 369.49 metric tons
- 福壽: about 529.19 metric tons
- The batch had total soybean oil production of 1,309.52 metric tons

## Renewed Middle East crisis drives oil prices higher; Asian shares mostly fall

- Published: 2026-07-08T20:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607080351.aspx
- anchor: #n1364846
- Companies mentioned: 三星電子、SK海力士

Facts:
- Brent crude, an international benchmark, surged 5.3% today
- Brent crude, an international benchmark, surged 5.3% today to $78.09 a barrel.
- U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 5.4%
- U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 5.4% to $74.23 a barrel.
- Seoul's Kospi index plunged more than 5% today
- South Korean tech giant 三星電子 extended yesterday's losses today, falling about 6% along with rival SK海力士 (SK hynix)
- Japan's Nikkei index closed down more than 2% today
- Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose more than 2%

## Foreign investors sell more than NT$37.9 billion, trim actively managed ETFs and buy 長榮航

- Published: 2026-07-08T20:14:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607080350.aspx
- anchor: #n1364847
- Companies mentioned: 長榮航、中石化、群益台灣精選高息、聯電、第一金、宏碁、永豐金、玉山金、合庫金、群創、凱基金、主動統一台股增長、主動統一升級50、元大台灣50、復華台灣科技優息、至上、主動統一全球創新、台化、元大台灣50正2、佳世達

Facts:
- Taiwan stocks rose 255.3 points today
- Closing at 45,734.41 points
- Bought more than 61,000 lots of 長榮航
- Trading value totaled NT$958.346 billion
- The three major institutional investors sold a net NT$42.93 billion
- Securities dealers were net sellers of NT$16.942 billion
- Investment trusts were net buyers of NT$11.961 billion
- Foreign and mainland Chinese investors were net sellers of NT$37.949 billion
- Cumulative net selling exceeded NT$285 billion
- Foreign investors sold more than 56,000 lots

## Will China group’s push for U.S. legislation affect Taiwanese businesses’ plans? 許舒博: Business should be kept separate from politics

- Published: 2026-07-08T20:11:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607080349.aspx
- anchor: #n1364827
- Companies mentioned: 全國商業總會、日本台灣商會聯合總會、台灣服務業國際博覽會

Facts:
- Main plans are expected to be completed before the end of September

## Trump threatens to sever trade ties with 西班牙, reiterates desire to acquire Greenland

- Published: 2026-07-08T20:09:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607080348.aspx
- anchor: #n1364828
- Companies mentioned: 北大西洋公約組織、美國、西班牙、丹麥、北約、伊朗、俄羅斯

Facts:
- The world's leading state sponsor of terrorism, namely 伊朗

## 陳彥伯 named acting Taoyuan Airport Corp. chairman, hopes Terminal 3 project will be completed on schedule

- Published: 2026-07-08T20:02:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607080347.aspx
- anchor: #n1364829
- Companies mentioned: 桃園國際機場公司、交通部、英國建築大師理察．羅傑斯團隊

Facts:
- Expected to be completed by the end of 116

## Central bank raises this year's CPI inflation forecast to 1.93%; imported inflation pressure manageable

- Published: 2026-07-08T20:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607080346.aspx
- anchor: #n1364830
- Companies mentioned: 中央銀行、主計總處

Facts:
- Raises full-year CPI inflation forecast to 1.93%
- June consumer price index (CPI) rose 2.6% year over year
- Average CPI inflation from January to June this year was 1.7%
- June import prices rose 23.07% year over year

## Investigation into tainted oil continues; New Taipei: consumers' right to seek compensation will be protected

- Published: 2026-07-08T19:56:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607080345.aspx
- anchor: #n1364818
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂、消費者文教基金會、新北市府、衛生局、食品藥物管理署

Facts:
- Inspections covered more than 200 downstream businesses
- 食品藥物管理署公布下游360家業者產製之產品
- New Taipei continues to track the 67 downstream businesses among the 360 located within its jurisdiction

## Akio Yaita Attacked; Japanese Taiwanese Groups Call for Review of Entry Rules

- Published: 2026-07-08T19:56:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607080344.aspx
- anchor: #n1364819
- Companies mentioned: 全日本台灣連合會

## Tongluo Residents Oppose Great Silicon Valley Soil Disposal Site; Miaoli County Government Says It Will Review Application in Accordance With the Law

- Published: 2026-07-08T19:54:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607080343.aspx
- anchor: #n1364820
- Companies mentioned: 台灣農林公司、美光

Facts:
- Rallied Nearly 180 Local Residents
- Operator Has Capital of Only NT$2 million
- Development Covers 28 Hectares
- Actual Area Is 16 Hectares After Excluding the Surrounding Buffer Zone

## Hsinchu City Inspects 10 Businesses; Nearly 30,000 Kilograms of 中聯 Oil Products Pulled From Shelves

- Published: 2026-07-08T19:53:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607080342.aspx
- anchor: #n1364821
- Companies mentioned: 中聯、泰山、福壽、福懋、新竹市政府、竹市衛生局、食品藥物管理署

Facts:
- Problematic and Precautionarily Recalled Oil Products Total 29,688.2 Kilograms
- A Total of 83 Businesses Inspected
- 42 of Them Involved Problematic Oil Products

## 國巨 Posts Record Revenue for June and 2nd Quarter, Buoyed by Strong AI Demand

- Published: 2026-07-08T19:52:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607080341.aspx
- anchor: #n1364822
- Companies mentioned: 國巨

Facts:
- June Unaudited Consolidated Net Revenue Was NT$15.359 billion
- Up 2% Month on Month
- Up 38.9% From the Same Period in 2025
- Unaudited Revenue for the 2nd Quarter Was NT$44.456 billion
- Up 16.5% Quarter on Quarter
- Up 35.7% Year on Year
- Unaudited Revenue for the First 6 Months of This Year Totaled NT$82.622 billion
- Up 29.35% Year on Year
- Book-to-Bill Ratio Reached 1.3
- Utilization Rate for General Products Estimated to Rise to More Than 80%
- Utilization Rate for Specialty Products Rose to More Than 90%

## Chinese Man Visiting Germany Suspected of Drugging and Raping Victims; Case Shocks as Group Shares Images of Crimes

- Published: 2026-07-08T19:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607080340.aspx
- anchor: #n1364826
- Companies mentioned: Telegram、BBC、德國之聲、小紅書、微信、慕尼黑工業大學、洛杉磯檢方

Facts:
- 7 Other Men, Mostly Chinese Nationals, Formed a Telegram Group
- At Least 10 Women Were Victims in One of the Cases
- Zhang Dapeng, 43, Was the Group's Core Administrator
- Tong Z. Is From Chengdu, China; He Was 25 at the Time of the Offense
- Tong Z. Sentenced to 5 Years and 9 Months
- 3 Members Have So Far Been Sentenced by German Courts to Prison Terms of Between 5 Years and 9 Months and 14 Years

## Typhoon Bavi Approaches; 3 Townships Downstream of Hualien Barrier Lake on Standby for Evacuation

- Published: 2026-07-08T19:50:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607080339.aspx
- anchor: #n1364810
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、農業部、氣象署、林業保育署

Facts:
- Authorities Have Identified 155 Households That Should Be Evacuated
- Authorities Have Identified 155 Households, 319 People, for Evacuation
- More Than 500 People Expected to Be Evacuated
- 8 Shelters Opened
- About 240 million cubic meters of earth and rock have accumulated in the dam area, landslide zone and river channel
- Rainfall Forecast for the Previous 72 Hours and the Coming 48 Hours Exceeds 400 Millimeters
- Scenario Assumes a Newly Formed Barrier Lake of More Than 1 Million Cubic Meters Accompanied by a Breach

## Taiwan-Japan Visits Hit Record High; President Lai Hopes to Forge More Cooperation

- Published: 2026-07-08T19:48:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607080338.aspx
- anchor: #n1364811
- Companies mentioned: 日光市、台南市

Facts:
- Taiwan-Japan Bilateral Trade Last Year Exceeded US$84.8 billion
- Up 17.36% From the Year Before
- Bilateral Visits Have Also Surpassed 8.21 million

## 惠光導盲犬學校 Welcomes 5 Puppies, Seeks Foster Families to Help With Training

- Published: 2026-07-08T19:47:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607080337.aspx
- anchor: #n1364805
- Companies mentioned: 惠光導盲犬學校、茨城導盲犬協會、維多利亞導盲犬學校、Guide Dogs Victoria

Facts:
- 5 Puppies
- After 2 Months of Age
- About 1 Year of Socialization Training
- Only 2 Foster Families Have Been Confirmed
- 3 More Families Needed
- 8 People With Visual Impairments Await Matching
- Born on June 20
- About 3 Weeks

## IOC Partially Lifts Ban; Russian Athletes Can Compete in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

- Published: 2026-07-08T19:46:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607080336.aspx
- anchor: #n1364806
- Companies mentioned: 国际奥林匹克委员会、法新社、烏克蘭奧會、Telegram

Facts:
- 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
- Russia's Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine Has Lasted More Than 4 Years

## Ministry of Economic Affairs Unveils Locally Made Quadruped Robots; First Fireground Reconnaissance Test Passed

- Published: 2026-07-08T19:43:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607080335.aspx
- anchor: #n1364800
- Companies mentioned: 經濟部、工研院、所羅門、仁寶、英業達、東元電機、台電、消防署

Facts:
- Development Team Caught Up With More Than 20 Years of Overseas Progress in 1 Year and a Half
- Small and Large Robots Can Carry 5 Kilograms and 20 Kilograms, Respectively
- Can Conduct Stable Reconnaissance in a Simulated Fire With the Robot 2 Meters From the Source and the Ceiling at 100 Degrees Celsius

## Lam Wing-kee's 'Desk Will Not Kneel'; Hong Kongers Remember Him: Freedom Lives On in Taiwan

- Published: 2026-07-08T19:40:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607080334.aspx
- anchor: #n1364801
- Companies mentioned: 銅鑼灣書店、巨流出版社、中央社、濟南教會

Facts:
- He Was 70
- End of 2015
- July 1 Is the Chinese Communist Party's Anniversary
- He Left at 7:01 p.m.

## Typhoon Bavi Disrupts Dongyin Ferry Services; Sailings Suspended From Noon on the 9th to the 12th

- Published: 2026-07-08T19:38:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607080333.aspx
- anchor: #n1364783
- Companies mentioned: 南北之星2號、新台馬輪、全港通航業

Facts:
- Transportation to and From Dongyin Expected to Be Cut Off Starting at Noon on the 9th
- Transportation to and From Dongyin Expected to Be Cut Off From Noon on the 9th Through the 12th

## 'Xiaocui' Welcomes Visitors as National Palace Museum's Northern Branch Tops 1 Million Visitors in 2026

- Published: 2026-07-08T19:36:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202607080332.aspx
- anchor: #n1364784
- Companies mentioned: 国立故宫博物院、FIFA

Facts:
- 11 Visitors, From Visitor No. 999,995 to Visitor No. 1,000,005

## Thailand's House of Representatives Reviews Largest Political Amnesty Bill in History, Excluding Lese-Majeste Offenses

- Published: 2026-07-08T19:36:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607080331.aspx
- anchor: #n1364785
- Companies mentioned: 泰國公共電視台（Thai PBS）、曼谷郵報（Bangkok Post）、泰國素可泰空中大學（Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University）

Facts:
- More Than 3,000 People Qualify for Amnesty
- Political Protest Cases From 2005 to 2025

## Typhoon Bavi Approaches; Insurance Brokers Say Home Typhoon and Flood Insurance Can Provide Additional Coverage

- Published: 2026-07-08T19:35:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607080330.aspx
- anchor: #n1364786
- Companies mentioned: 保經業者、公勝保經

Facts:
- Across Taiwan, Claims limits vary by region, with 3 tiers of NT$7,000, NT$8,000 or NT$9,000
- When Floodwater in a Home Reaches More Than 50 Centimeters

## 台泥 Guangxi Guigang Plant Halts Operations for 1 Month After Heavy Rain; Guangdong Yingde Plant Takes Over Supply

- Published: 2026-07-08T19:34:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607080329.aspx
- anchor: #n1364787
- Companies mentioned: 台泥

Facts:
- Operations Halted for About 1 Month
- Guigang Plant Accounted for About 2.1% of Consolidated Revenue in 2025
- Rainfall in 1 Day Equaled About 65.6 West Lake Reservoirs

## Typhoon Bavi Approaches; 桃捷 Completes Storm Preparations, Will Adjust Operations Based on Wind Speed

- Published: 2026-07-08T19:34:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607080327.aspx
- anchor: #n1364792
- Companies mentioned: 桃捷、桃園大眾捷運公司

Facts:
- Regular trains will continue to run every 15 minutes
- Customer service hotline: (03) 286-8789

## 卓榮泰: China's Cross-Border Repression of Taiwanese Civil Servants and Others Has Affected 134 Person-Times

- Published: 2026-07-08T19:34:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607080328.aspx
- anchor: #n1364791
- Companies mentioned: 卓榮泰、行政院、美國聯邦參議院、達克沃斯、美國在台協會、AIT、谷立言、Raymond Greene、美國國防部

Facts:
- A Total of 120 Cases Involving 134 Person-Times Have So Far Been Threatened
- The US Congress Is Working to Approve US$14 billion in Arms Sales to Taiwan

## 日本進口服裝中國占比跌破5成 31年來首次

- Published: 2026-07-08T19:32:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607080326.aspx
- anchor: #n1364793
- Companies mentioned: UNIQLO、MATSUOKA、WORLD、日本紡織品進口商協會（JTIA）

Facts:
- China's Share by Value of Clothing and Textiles Imported by Japan Fell to 49.8% in 2025
- 在2009年高峰時，從中國的進口比例達到8成
- It Was 65.3% in 2015
- It Fell 15.5 Percentage Points Over the Past 10 Years
- Vietnam's Share Rose 7.7 Percentage Points Over the Past 10 Years to 17.4%
- Bangladesh's Share Rose 2 Percentage Points to 4.3%

## Taiwan Dollar Ends 5-Day Losing Streak, Surges 1.11 Jiao to Close at NT$32.032

- Published: 2026-07-08T19:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607080325.aspx
- anchor: #n1364794
- Companies mentioned: 美國聯準會、Fed

Facts:
- Combined Trading Volume in the Taipei and Yuanta Foreign Exchange Markets Narrowed to US$2.101 billion
- The Index Closed Up 255.3 Points
- Closing at 45,734.41 points
- Foreign Investors Recorded 5 Consecutive Days of Net Selling, Dumping Another NT$37.949 billion Today
- They Have Withdrawn More Than NT$280 billion From Taiwan Stocks
- The New Taiwan dollar opened at 32.15 to the U.S. dollar today
- Quickly Hit an Intraday Low of NT$32.185
- It Reached an Intraday High of NT$31.963
- Surged 1.8 Jiao
- Foreign Exchange Market Trading Volume Narrowed to Just Over US$2 billion

## 饗賓集團's 旭集 Continues Expansion, Enters Taichung in Bid to Become the Group's Top-Grossing Brand

- Published: 2026-07-08T19:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607080324.aspx
- anchor: #n1364795
- Companies mentioned: 漢來美食、饗賓集團、旭集、島語、饗 A Joy、饗饗、饗食天堂、果然匯

Facts:
- A single store's annual revenue could reach NT$550 million
- 饗 A Joy, with annual revenue exceeding NT$850 million
- Accounts for about 13.6% nationwide
- More than 24,300 reservations have been made
- Combined annual revenue could reach NT$1 billion

## 財政部：全台近60萬人持空屋 逾10戶大戶1043人

- Published: 2026-07-08T19:23:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607080323.aspx
- anchor: #n1364763
- Companies mentioned: 財政部、財政部賦稅署、財政資訊中心

Facts:
- More than 599,000 people nationwide own vacant properties not used as their primary residence
- 558,000 people own 2 properties or fewer
- A total of 1043 major property owners hold 10 or more properties
- Raise the statutory tax rate to 2% to 4.8%
- The tax rate was lowered to 1%
- The total number of rental properties reached 409,000
- There were 1.117 million vacant properties not used as primary residences
- There were 3.181 million single-owner-occupied homes nationwide
- Taxpayers received NT$2.33 billion in tax relief

## 農業部盼鰻魚內銷提升至6成 布局國宴高端通路

- Published: 2026-07-08T19:21:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607080322.aspx
- anchor: #n1364764
- Companies mentioned: 農業部、圓山飯店、嘉義縣政府、摩斯漢堡、台鐵

Facts:
- 將內銷提高到6成
- Create 13 signature dishes
- 有8至9成供應國內市場

## Returning to pro baseball after a severe injury, Rakuten Monkeys' new foreign slugger 道威聖 says he has to hold back tears

- Published: 2026-07-08T19:15:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607080321.aspx
- anchor: #n1364757
- Companies mentioned: 楽天モンキーズ、富邦ガーディアンズ、培證英雄隊、中職

Facts:
- 1年半前在韓國受傷後

## Cuba slowly restores power after nationwide blackout; Havana residents take to the streets in protest

- Published: 2026-07-08T19:13:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607080320.aspx
- anchor: #n1364758
- Companies mentioned: 聯合國、美國

Facts:
- Most areas have been reconnected to the national power grid

## Belgium's eye-catching pink World Cup kit draws inspiration from a Surrealist painting

- Published: 2026-07-08T19:12:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607080319.aspx
- anchor: #n1364759
- Companies mentioned: 比利時皇家足球協會、Adidas、SoSoir、Het Laatste Nieuws、觀察家報、RTL、歐洲第一電台、Tomorrowland

Facts:
- Each is priced at 150 euros

## 廣西湖北甘肅風災洪澇 陸委會表達慰問

- Published: 2026-07-08T19:11:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607080318.aspx
- anchor: #n1364753
- Companies mentioned: 陸委會、海峽交流基金會

## 區間車車廂冒煙 台鐵：旅客手持電風扇起火

- Published: 2026-07-08T19:07:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607080317.aspx
- anchor: #n1364730
- Companies mentioned: 台鐵

Facts:
- Local train No. 3178

## 安倍晉三遇刺4週年 賴總統：感念他堅定支持台灣

- Published: 2026-07-08T19:06:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607080316.aspx
- anchor: #n1364731
- Companies mentioned: 安倍晋三、賴清德、台灣、日本

## Taiwan stock boom fuels borrowing; central bank says it is closely monitoring stock market leverage

- Published: 2026-07-08T19:04:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607080315.aspx
- anchor: #n1364732
- Companies mentioned: 中央銀行、金管會

Facts:
- Taiwan's stock market rose to 45,479 points on July 7
- Up 57% from the end of 2025
- The average daily trading value of listed and OTC stocks also surged to NT$1.4418 trillion this year in July (July 1 to July 7)
- Up 133% from the end of last year

## Pet-treatment disputes on the rise; Taipei City Animal Protection Office sets up mediation platform

- Published: 2026-07-08T19:03:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607080314.aspx
- anchor: #n1364719
- Companies mentioned: 台北市動保處、台北市獸醫師公會

Facts:
- 10 consumer disputes over pet medical treatment were reported in the first half of this year
- More than half were successfully settled

## As gray-zone threats grow, Kuan Bi-ling urges democratic partners to establish a joint coordination mechanism

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:56:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607080313.aspx
- anchor: #n1364720
- Companies mentioned: 海洋委員會、美國華盛頓時報

Facts:
- Influential lawmakers from 16 countries around the world

## International Dragon Boat Federation returns to Hong Kong, to hold world championships in 2027

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:55:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607080311.aspx
- anchor: #n1364722
- Companies mentioned: 國際龍舟聯合會、香港投資推廣署、倫敦

Facts:
- The Dragon Boat Federation was founded in Hong Kong 35 years ago
- More than 5000 athletes from around the world are expected to take part
- The Dragon Boat Federation has about 80 member associations worldwide
- Founded in Hong Kong in 1991 by representatives from several countries and regions

## Crack down on drugs on campus; Chi Lien-cheng: Full support for establishing saliva rapid-testing system

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:55:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607080312.aspx
- anchor: #n1364721
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、教育部、法務部、內政部、警政署、衛生福利部

Facts:
- “Saliva rapid testing” added as an alternative screening method

## Yilan investigates tainted oil; 7 businesses affected, 702 liters pulled from shelves

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:54:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607080310.aspx
- anchor: #n1364723
- Companies mentioned: 中聯

Facts:
- A total of 7 downstream businesses were affected
- 702 liters of oil products recalled
- 63,000 kilograms of food products proactively pulled from shelves
- A total of 201 businesses inspected

## 新光三越完成北車商場ROT簽約 7/25接手分區分批改裝

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607080308.aspx
- anchor: #n1364728
- Companies mentioned: 新光三越、微風廣場、台鐵

Facts:
- Will take over the Taipei Main Station mall on July 25
- The renovation and reconstruction period may not exceed 2 years and 8 months

## Fire breaks out in Sanchong apartment building; 2 people briefly trapped on eaves rescued

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607080309.aspx
- anchor: #n1364727
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- Police and firefighters received the report at 5:04 and quickly dispatched 30 vehicles and 78 personnel
- Burned area approximately 10 square meters

## U.S. senator says he will speak with African ambassadors after presidential flight permission for visit to Eswatini was revoked

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:52:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607080307.aspx
- anchor: #n1364729
- Companies mentioned: 美國在台協會（AIT）

Facts:
- President Lai Ching-te had originally been scheduled to visit African ally the Kingdom of Eswatini from April 22 to 27
- President Lai later arrived in Eswatini on May 2 for a state visit

## Taiwan beats Czechia at Prague Baseball Week; Czech coach wants to emulate Taiwan's system

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:51:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607080306.aspx
- anchor: #n1364702
- Companies mentioned: 台灣培訓隊、捷克棒球國家隊、荷蘭、德國、哈連盃、台灣隊、捷克隊、讀賣巨人隊

Facts:
- Won decisively over Czechia, 8-0
- 台灣培訓隊 led by just 1-0
- Racked up 7 runs in a single inning
- Won 10-4
- Won their 2nd straight game, 9-4
- 我們上週在哈連盃以1比0擊敗了他們
- The first game against 台灣隊 ended in a 2-2 tie

## Taiwanese, Korean and American voices perform together; 鄭恩地 joins 艾怡良 for a Kaohsiung Arena concert

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:47:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202607080305.aspx
- anchor: #n1364703
- Companies mentioned: 鄭恩地、艾怡良、Miss Ko葛仲珊、Karencici、中央社

Facts:
- 鄭恩地 and 艾怡良 will join forces for the “HER VOICE—Fearless Female Voices” concert at Kaohsiung Arena on September 5

## 外交部：颱風巴威逼近 7/9提早發放護照、延長領照時間

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:43:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607080302.aspx
- anchor: #n1364706
- Companies mentioned: 外交部、中央氣象署、中央社、台灣桃園國際機場辦事處

Facts:
- Starting at 10:30 a.m.
- Starting at 1:30 p.m.
- Passport pickup service extended until 6 p.m.
- Before 3 p.m. on the 9th
- Pick up at 5:30 p.m.
- Phone: 0800-085095

## 卓榮泰 rejects allegations of a cover-up in the 中聯油品 case, stresses that any problematic products will be pulled

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:43:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607080303.aspx
- anchor: #n1364705
- Companies mentioned: 卓榮泰、中聯油品、衛生福利部、食藥署、公平交易委員會、商總、許舒博

Facts:
- 360 downstream businesses
- 232 related products
- Processed foods containing 20% or more of the affected oil

## Taichung man fakes screenshot of admission to Dongshan Senior High School; police refer him for prosecution on forgery charges

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:43:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607080304.aspx
- anchor: #n1364704
- Companies mentioned: 台中市立東山高級中學、中央社、台中市警局第五分局、台灣台中地方檢察署

Facts:
- A 40-year-old man surnamed Chen
- On the 8th
- Posted on the website on the 7th
- 11:20 a.m.

## Typhoon Bavi's wind field expected to cover half of Taiwan; land and sea warnings to be issued on the 9th

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:41:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607080301.aspx
- anchor: #n1364710
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署、天氣風險公司

Facts:
- The radius of the storm reached 380 kilometers
- 中心氣壓895百帕
- Maximum sustained winds near the center are 60 meters per second
- Gale-force wind radius reaches 350 kilometers
- Temperatures above 36 degrees Celsius

## Nantou's Yingbei Junior High School dragon dance team to perform in Poland, showing Taiwan to the world

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:40:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202607080299.aspx
- anchor: #n1364698
- Companies mentioned: 南投縣立營北國中、舞空術劇團、南投舞蹈團

Facts:
- Take part in 2 international folk art festivals
- Tour 4 cities in Poland
- Devoted tens of thousands of hours to volunteering and generously sharing their expertise

## As Typhoon Bavi approaches, Southern Region Water Resources Branch to adjust reservoir operating strategies as needed

- Published: 2026-07-08T18:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607080300.aspx
- anchor: #n1364711
- Companies mentioned: 經濟部水利署、南區水資源分署、中央社

Facts:
- The storage rate at Zengwen Reservoir was about 67% today
- Mudan Reservoir mainly supplies water to the Pingtung South area and currently has a storage rate of 83%
- Zengwen Reservoir held 305.17 million cubic meters of water
- Wushantou Reservoir held 55.33 million cubic meters of water
- Nanhua Reservoir held 80.37 million cubic meters of water