# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-09 06:00–09:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 82 items from 2 sources; Japan, 62 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## [White paper released] Why is a “warehouse that doesn’t make you think” the strongest?

- Published: 2026-07-09T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000173258.html
- anchor: #n1372217
- Companies mentioned: シーオス株式会社、3PL

Facts:
- Specializing in the logistics field for more than 25 years
- 64% of features go unused

## A manga for first-time real estate investors, “Real Estate Investment with Bank Financing That Continues from One Building to 10-Building FIRE,” is now publicly available. Featuring a real-world example from セイコー・エステート＆ディベロップメント, which supports investment in newly built apartment buildings on land in Fukuoka

- Published: 2026-07-09T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000162431.html
- anchor: #n1372216
- Companies mentioned: セイコー・エステート＆ディベロップメント

Facts:
- Real estate investment with bank financing that continues through 10-building FIRE
- 100 videos reveal the realities of Fukuoka construction companies

## Is the “Kinotake” ice cream collaboration back?! Mix “きのこの山” and “たけのこの里” into “明治 エッセル スーパーカップ”! Approximately 7,905 possible combinations?! A new summer recipe idea, “きのたけぐるーりー”

- Published: 2026-07-09T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000074.000025200.html
- anchor: #n1372215
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 明治、ピコ太郎、古坂大魔王

Facts:
- 96 winners in total

## [Famous swords × hot spring tour] A cool, relaxing journey tracing the footsteps of the brothers Hideyoshi and Hidenaga / Nagoya Touken World

- Published: 2026-07-09T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000080.000023091.html
- anchor: #n1372214
- Companies mentioned: 名古屋刀剣博物館、徳川美術館、豊臣ミュージアム、ホテル多度温泉、株式会社東通トラベル

Facts:
- Single occupancy: 1 person in 1 room: ¥46,100 (tax included)
- Double occupancy: 2 people in 1 room: ¥42,800 (tax included)
- The tour may be canceled if the minimum number of participants (15 people) is not met.

## [Oisix Niigata] “Higashi Ward Day” to be held at the Fighters game on Friday, July 31! Events celebrating Higashi Ward include a visit from ward ambassador Nutarin and a special Higashi Ward Open Factory capsule toy machine

- Published: 2026-07-09T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000109.000156814.html
- anchor: #n1372213
- Companies mentioned: オイシックス新潟アルビレックス・ベースボール・クラブ、オイシックス・ラ・大地 株式会社、北海道日本ハムファイターズ

Facts:
- For the first 200 people
- Has competed in the NPB Farm League since 2024
- Masumi Kuwata to become CBO (Chief Baseball Officer) starting in 2026

## Developed “C3-StrategyAI,” an in-house AI platform that turns everything from customer understanding to revenue planning into a single “strategic story.” Begins ramping up contract AI development.

- Published: 2026-07-09T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000159.000034517.html
- anchor: #n1372212
- Companies mentioned: シースリーレーヴ株式会社、C3-StrategyAI、C3-COMPASS

Facts:
- Based on a 5-year P&L (profit and loss statement)
- Design a 90-day roadmap

## Stayway, operator of Subsidy Cloud, forms business partnership with 長野県信連 to support the use of subsidies

- Published: 2026-07-09T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000339.000028016.html
- anchor: #n1372211
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Stayway、長野県信用農業協同組合連合会

Facts:
- More than 9,000 types of subsidy information nationwide

## [Online event on July 15] BIPROGY株式会社 confirmed as a speaker at the “Furusato Nozei Survey Findings Briefing” — Building local fans and connected populations and soliciting donations through a community information portal —

- Published: 2026-07-09T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000357.000132312.html
- anchor: #n1372210
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人自治体DX推進協議会、BIPROGY株式会社、日本ユニシス

Facts:
- Taking place on Wednesday, July 15, 2026
- Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 10:00–11:30
- Capacity: 100 people (registration closes when capacity is reached)

## Survey of 1,788 municipalities nationwide on document and data management and the use of generative AI — In response to numerous requests, the response deadline has been extended to Friday, July 24, 2026 —

- Published: 2026-07-09T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000358.000132312.html
- anchor: #n1372209
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人自治体DX推進協議会、GDX

Facts:
- Response deadline extended to Friday, July 24, 2026

## [BS Nippon TV] “When the Songs Played: Showa-Era Classics That Colored Their Times” airs at 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 9! A spectacular 2-hour special! Guests: 三善英史 and 小林幸子!

- Published: 2026-07-09T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000983.000125910.html
- anchor: #n1372208
- Companies mentioned: BS日テレ、ウォークマン、ザ・サーチャーダブル

Facts:
- A spectacular 2-hour special
- 17 years old
- Just 10 years old
- At age 25
- A hit song from Showa 54
- Released in Showa 53

## [BS Nippon TV] “Naomi’s Farm: Before the Full Heat of Summer…! Early Summer Farm Work and Making Delicious Juices Perfect for Summer!” Airs at 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 9

- Published: 2026-07-09T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000986.000125910.html
- anchor: #n1372207
- Companies mentioned: BS日テレ、株式会社ＢＳ日本

## “Voices,” a new series by the Johnny’s issue reporting team, launches in Weekly Bunshun! Starting with the issue on sale July 9

- Published: 2026-07-09T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001042.000043732.html
- anchor: #n1372206
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社文藝春秋、ジャニーズ事務所、BBC、嵐

Facts:
- 290 days of campaign reporting on the Johnny’s issue
- Testimony from more than 40 former Johnny’s Jr. members alleging abuse
- Print edition: ¥550 (tax included)
- Digital edition: ¥520 (tax included)

## “Numéro TOKYO presents 三代目 J SOUL BROTHERS SPECIAL BOOK” set for release! First look at the cover featuring a newly shot portrait by 操上和美 [Available for a limited time; reservations now open]

- Published: 2026-07-09T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001696.000026633.html
- anchor: #n1372205
- Companies mentioned: 三代目 J SOUL BROTHERS、Numéro TOKYO、操上和美、野口強、扶桑社、EXILE TRIBE STATION、Amazon、楽天ブックス、HMV、セブンネットショッピング、未来屋書店

Facts:
- 15th debut anniversary
- 13 years’ worth of archives
- 7 members
- 150 MATE
- Price: ¥5,500 (tax included)
- 176 pages
- Reservations accepted through Friday, July 31, 2026

## Press conference report: Yurica Nakamura and Reo Sano co-star in “My Husband Asked Me to Cheat”

- Published: 2026-07-09T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002721.000020945.html
- anchor: #n1372204
- Companies mentioned: テレビ大阪、シーモアコミックス、テレビ愛知、テレビ東京、FOD、TVer、ポニーキャニオン、Starry Records、The icon、GENERATIONS、ICEx

Facts:
- Every Thursday from 24:00, starting Thursday, July 9, 2026
- 10 episodes, 30 minutes each

## The special supplement with the latest issue of BE-PAL is the “BE-PAL 45th Anniversary Mini Mount Fuji Bell & Luggage Embroidered Tag”! Lots of ways to attach it to your pack or bag!!

- Published: 2026-07-09T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003761.000013640.html
- anchor: #n1372203
- Companies mentioned: BE-PAL、小学館、コールマン・コレクターズ・クラブ・ジャパン

Facts:
- Special price: 1,500 yen (tax included)
- At elevations of 800m or higher

## 7月9日発売の「別マガ」8月号は『100万の命の上に俺が立っている』が目印！ 新連載祭り！今月号も2本連載スタート！

- Published: 2026-07-09T08:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008636.000001719.html
- anchor: #n1372202
- Companies mentioned: 別冊少年マガジン、QUOカード、講談社

Facts:
- Celebrating more than 10 years of serialization
- 2 new series
- 10 people will win
- Latest volume: 24
- Latest volume: 22
- Latest volume: 21
- July 9, 2026

## [July 28 is World and Japan Hepatitis Day] Functional-claim food “肝活ガンマン PREMIUM” wins gold at the “KITASATO Premium Award”

- Published: 2026-07-09T07:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000160225.html
- anchor: #n1372192
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社haju、日本品質評価機構、世界保健機関（WHO）、厚生労働省

Facts:
- A total of 75.8% of respondents said they were “very concerned” or “somewhat concerned” about elevated liver-related indicators such as ALT and AST.
- Only 12.0% said they actually take measures when concerned about their liver indicators.

## [Summer holiday event in Mie] Muscular men bring cool fun?! Muscle gentlemen group 筋肉紳士集団ALLOUT to host “Muscle Shaved Ice” at イオンモール明和 on July 20

- Published: 2026-07-09T07:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000180.000020010.html
- anchor: #n1372191
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社スマイルアカデミー、イオンモール明和、筋肉紳士集団ALLOUT

Facts:
- Monday, July 20 (national holiday)
- A network of more than 500 muscular men across Japan
- A receipt for purchases totaling ¥1,500 or more on the day at specialty stores in イオンモール明和

## A lineup of T-shirts featuring Honda 50cc motorcycle logos! On sale for a limited time at the Sax Bar Suzaka Aeon Mall store

- Published: 2026-07-09T07:44:53+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001418.000040971.html
- anchor: #n1372183
- Companies mentioned: Honda、株式会社フェイス、CAMSHOP.JP、本田技研工業

Facts:
- Price: 4,950 yen (tax included)
- Made with 6.2-ounce heavyweight cotton, this design is a piece adults can wear casually.

## [Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture] Responding to students who said, “I almost gave up on booking because I don’t have a credit card,” the “Summer Student Discount Plan” is the only plan to offer payment on site.

- Published: 2026-07-09T07:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001056.000045400.html
- anchor: #n1372184
- Companies mentioned: ウッドデザインパーク岡崎、ウッドデザインパーク株式会社

Facts:
- 15% off accommodation
- Saturday, August 1–Wednesday, September 30, 2026

## [Free webinar] “Corporate Crypto Assets: Beyond Just Holding Them | A Practical Guide to Holding and Managing Them” to be held on July 29 and August 13

- Published: 2026-07-09T07:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000037.000111738.html
- anchor: #n1372172
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ICHIZEN HOLDINGS

Facts:
- Session 1: Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 12:00–13:00
- Session 2: Thursday, August 13, 2026, 17:00–18:00

## 【Amazon Prime Day Exclusive】The Android 16-powered “DOOGEE A9 bundle” is 36% off at 15,900 yen. Limited quantities of the 10-inch tablet with keyboard, mouse and protective case available

- Published: 2026-07-09T07:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000182214.html
- anchor: #n1372171
- Companies mentioned: DOOGEE、Amazon

Facts:
- 36% off at 15,900 yen
- 36% off
- Regular price: 24,900 yen
- 9,000 yen off
- 10-inch tablet
- 12GB RAM
- 64GB ROM
- Expandable with TF cards up to 2TB
- 6580mAh battery

## Beat the intense summer heat with a refreshing splash! おふろcafe ハレニワの湯 launches the “O-furo Cool Strategy”—cool off this summer with shaved-ice shampoo, a mint bath and a mint cold-water bath

- Published: 2026-07-09T07:23:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001423.000034897.html
- anchor: #n1372173
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社温泉道場、おふろcafe ハレニワの湯、株式会社ONDOホールディングス、株式会社Kii company、株式会社さかなと、株式会社埼玉武蔵ヒートベアーズ

Facts:
- Recorded 41.1°C in 2018, the highest temperature in Japan’s observation history at the time
- On “extremely hot days” when temperatures reach 35°C or higher
- On “severely hot days” when temperatures reach 40°C or higher

## A walking history tour exploring “the secrets of Toyotomi strength” with an expert: the “Walking Through Toyotomi Castles” tour in the Omi Warring States exploration series

- Published: 2026-07-09T07:09:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000186477.html
- anchor: #n1372157
- Companies mentioned: NPO法人 歴史資源開発機構、株式会社ジョイックス、滋賀銀行

Facts:
- Tour price
- Minimum number of participants

## Launch of “NekoKeeper,” a cloud management system for multi-animal facilities

- Published: 2026-07-09T07:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000167385.html
- anchor: #n1372164
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社石山生産獣医科、NekoKeeper、保護猫ハウス ろくねこ

Facts:
- Number of organizations sought for early access: 3

## The 4th National Elementary School Typing Contest to be held in summer 2026

- Published: 2026-07-09T07:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000088343.html
- anchor: #n1372163
- Companies mentioned: ナレッジ・プログラミングスクール、ナレッジタイピング Free、ナレッジタイピング for school

Facts:
- Summer 2026
- 4th
- 1st-grade elementary school students
- 6th grade
- Aug. 1, 2026
- August 31, 2026
- 3 minutes
- 5 minutes
- 150 characters in 3 minutes
- 250 characters in 3 minutes
- 350 characters in 3 minutes
- 400 characters in 3 minutes
- 450 characters in 3 minutes
- 500 characters in 3 minutes
- 1,000 characters in 5 minutes

## “KAG AI Week 2026 Summer,” an event sharing practical insights on generative AI, to be held starting July 13

- Published: 2026-07-09T07:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000045.000115171.html
- anchor: #n1372162
- Companies mentioned: KDDIアジャイル開発センター株式会社、KDDI DIGITAL GATE

Facts:
- 5 days
- More than 28 sessions
- More than 30 speakers
- Viewed more than 4,000 times in total
- Capacity: 100 people

## 【Special invitation slots added】“Commerce NEXT” in-person networking event to be held in Tokyo on July 23 (Thursday)

- Published: 2026-07-09T07:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000063.000043885.html
- anchor: #n1372161
- Companies mentioned: アイリスプラザ、スピック、ユーグレナ、日本ロレアル、ワールド、キューサイ、THE RICH、LINEヤフー、TikTok Shop、日本流通産業新聞社、日本ネット経済新聞

Facts:
- Exhibition: 8 solution booths available
- アーカイブ申込・視聴は7月24日（金）の18:00まで。

## Keeper Security surpasses $225 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR), setting the standard for identity security

- Published: 2026-07-09T07:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000127.000113863.html
- anchor: #n1372160
- Companies mentioned: Keeper Security、Keeper Security APAC株式会社、Fortune 500、Gartner、Google

Facts:
- Annual recurring revenue (ARR) reaches $225 million
- Protecting more than 95,000 companies
- KeeperPAM revenue grows 10 times year over year
- Industry-leading new customer acquisition, averaging 850 companies per month
- More than 400 innovative features and products added

## SoftBank’s head of human resources and the former president of Sony People Solutions discuss how to build an “autonomous organization” for the AI era

- Published: 2026-07-09T07:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000359.000056057.html
- anchor: #n1372159
- Companies mentioned: ソフトバンク株式会社、ソニーピープルソリューションズ株式会社、ソニー株式会社、ソニーグループ株式会社、4designs株式会社、パナソニック インダストリー株式会社、住友商事株式会社、森永製菓株式会社、株式会社ポーラ、株式会社電通デジタル、出光興産株式会社、株式会社インテージ、株式会社エクサ

Facts:
- When employees putting challenges and learning into practice exceed “30% (1 in 3 people)”

## “ポケモン 30th Anniversary Tie-up Campaign” to be held at expressway service areas and parking areas nationwide!

- Published: 2026-07-09T07:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000561.000016810.html
- anchor: #n1372158
- Companies mentioned: 東日本高速道路株式会社、中日本高速道路株式会社、西日本高速道路株式会社、株式会社ネクスコ東日本エリアトラクト、中日本エクシス株式会社、西日本高速道路サービス・ホールディングス株式会社、ポケモン

Facts:
- Eligible service areas (SA) and parking areas (PA) nationwide (234 locations) across 3 regions: eastern, central and western Japan
- Original photo panels (54 locations in total)
- Acrylic stands at 142 locations
- Acrylic keychains at 170 locations
- Commemorative medals available through “Pokémon HOME” (9 locations in total)
- Prize A: NEXCO original ポケモン 30th Anniversary sticker book, 1,000 winners
- Prize B: NEXCO original ポケモン 30th Anniversary gold medal, 1,000 winners
- Special prize: NEXCO original ポケモン 30th Anniversary travel set, 250 winners

## Kids’ and baby clothing and matching outfits for dogs brand “Doudou wau” to hold a 1-day-only pop-up in Nakameguro on July 19, featuring pop-up-exclusive items

- Published: 2026-07-09T06:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000172339.html
- anchor: #n1372139
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Riz、Doudou wau

Facts:
- Sunday, July 19, 2026
- 10:00~17:00
- May 18, 2026 (Monday)

## For those who have lived surrounded by inescapable sounds. A lyric video for the song “Sound Aversion” will be released on World Misophonia Awareness Day

- Published: 2026-07-09T06:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000171409.html
- anchor: #n1372119
- Companies mentioned: クソヤクタタズ、ひな、とんでひより

Facts:
- “World Misophonia Awareness Day” on July 9, 2026 (Thursday)

## AI to automatically generate practical tests from internal regulations: “ISMS/PMS AI Online Testing System” to launch at the end of August 2026

- Published: 2026-07-09T06:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000054.000155089.html
- anchor: #n1372118
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メディアフュージョン、Microsoft Azure OpenAI

Facts:
- Launch scheduled for the end of August 2026

## Anthology “In a Town with a Bookstore” by Yu Nagira, Maiko Seo, Tsukasa Sakaki, Michi Ichiho and Shion Miura surpasses 60,000 copies sold 2 months after publication! 《Comments from 5 authors》

- Published: 2026-07-09T06:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001035.000043732.html
- anchor: #n1372117
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社文藝春秋、N書房、BOOK’N BOOTH（ブッキンブース）

Facts:
- Surpasses 63,000 copies sold cumulatively
- List price (print edition): 770 yen (tax included)

## Every container at Malaysia's Port Klang is tied to a global supply chain reshuffle

- Published: 2026-07-09T08:44:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607090020.aspx
- anchor: #n1372262
- Companies mentioned: Panda Logistics、德明財經科大

Facts:
- About 21 million barrels of oil are transported through this waterway every day
- 占全球供應量約2成
- 巴生港2025年出口貨櫃量達1500萬個20呎標準貨櫃（TEU）

## 薛瑞福：中共發射潛射飛彈核三角能力提升 劍指美國

- Published: 2026-07-09T08:32:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607090019.aspx
- anchor: #n1372257
- Companies mentioned: 中國、美國、印太安全研究所、捍衛民主基金會、北大西洋公約組織、解放軍、國防部

Facts:
- 1艘戰略核潛艦6日向「太平洋相關公海海域」成功發射1枚「攜載訓練模擬彈頭」的潛射戰略飛彈

## US designates Brazilian gangs as terrorist organizations; Brazil's Foreign Ministry warns of possible military intervention

- Published: 2026-07-09T08:32:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607090018.aspx
- anchor: #n1372258
- Companies mentioned: 首府第一司令部、紅軍團、人民公報、中央社

Facts:
- Brazil's 2 largest criminal organizations

## 早安世界》颱風巴威影響分科測驗延至7/13-14 氣象署估今發海陸警

- Published: 2026-07-09T08:27:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607095001.aspx
- anchor: #n1372251
- Companies mentioned: 教育部、氣象署、中聯油脂、食藥署、泰山、總統賴清德、台中地檢署、台灣證券交易所、工研院、所羅門、仁寶、經濟部、北大西洋公約組織、伊朗伊斯蘭革命衛隊、美國

Facts:
- Typhoon Bavi's storm radius reaches 380 kilometers
- The subject-based exam is postponed to July 13 and 14
- A total of 401 items
- 泰山 finds a batch of cooking oil also testing above the limit for benzo[a]pyrene, at 2.5 ppb
- Regular-lot trading in Taiwan stocks opens at 9 a.m.
- Odd-lot trading holds its first matching session at 9:10 a.m.
- Odd-lot trading during market hours currently matches orders every 5 seconds
- The matching interval for odd-lot trading during market hours is proposed to be shortened from 5 seconds to 1 second
- The annual increase in the June Consumer Price Index (CPI) widened to 2.

## China's maritime expansion: US ambassador to the UK declares opposition to the International Maritime Organization

- Published: 2026-07-09T08:20:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607090017.aspx
- anchor: #n1372231
- Companies mentioned: 長江和記實業、福斯新聞、北大西洋公約組織

## Taiwan builds its presence at the Avignon Festival over 20 years, promoting its brand among 1800 shows to draw audiences

- Published: 2026-07-09T08:17:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202607090016.aspx
- anchor: #n1372232
- Companies mentioned: 君舞蹈劇場、莊國鑫原住民舞蹈劇場、闖劇場、種子舞團、絲品劇院、丞舞製作、台灣文化中心、中央社

Facts:
- Taiwan has cultivated its presence at the Off Avignon Festival for 20 years
- Among 1800 shows
- The Festival Off Avignon marks its 60th anniversary this year
- About 1780 programs will be staged at more than 140 theaters across the city

## US launches a new wave of airstrikes; explosions reported in several coastal areas of Iran

- Published: 2026-07-09T07:04:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607090015.aspx
- anchor: #n1372152
- Companies mentioned: IRNA

Facts:
- 8 Iranian military personnel killed

## Oil prices surge as markets fear another US strike on Iran

- Published: 2026-07-09T06:36:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607090014.aspx
- anchor: #n1372140
- Companies mentioned: 紐約商品交易所

Facts:
- Rose by US$3.08, or 4.37%
- Settled at US$73.52 per barrel
- Rose by US$3.86, or 5.2%
- Closed at US$78.02 per barrel

## US-Iran deal in doubt; most of the 3 major US indexes close lower

- Published: 2026-07-09T06:18:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607090013.aspx
- anchor: #n1372128
- Companies mentioned: 博通（Broadcom）

Facts:
- Dow Jones Industrial Average falls 576.76 points, or 1.09%
- Closed at 52348.39 points
- S&P 500 slips 21.14 points, or 0.28%
- Closed at 7482.71 points
- Nasdaq rises 51.96 points, or 0.20%
- Closed at 25870.65 points
- The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 274.45 points, or 2.23%
- Closed at 12574.97 points