Golf apparel brand Jack Bunny!! will once again hold the “Junior Golf Tour 2026” this year to nurture the next generation of golfers! Entries are now being accepted on the tournament's official website!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Held for the 15th time this year
147 people in total
156 people in total
591 people in total
747 people from across the country compete in the qualifying rounds
Solving the frustration of “nothing to choose from.” A new kind of catalog gift, “THE RED,” featuring a curated selection from luxury brands to the latest trending products, is here
[Lecture Report] A consultant from Funai Research Institute Supply Chain Consulting spoke on the theme of “Strategic Supply Chain Reform” (hosted by 株式会社Spectee／June 16, 2026)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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The logistics cost-to-sales ratio (preliminary average across all industries) stands at 5.36%
A remarkable 88.1% of companies are facing rising transportation costs
You might hit it off with someone who has read similar books. “Shelf Tokyo,” an anonymous meetup service bringing together 4 people based on photos of their bookshelves, launches on July 10
All she wants is to fulfill her dream of a slow life after her engagement is broken off! The comedy of misunderstandings (and love), which begins with an engagement breakup involving a sincere prince of the empire and an optimistic young lady who looks perfect, finally reaches its conclusion! “The Carefree Lady Smirks at Her Broken Engagement 3” goes on sale
Ryo Katsuji, Mizuki Yamashita, Aiko Kano and Toru Sakurada to appear in ABEMA original drama “The Rules of Vacation”! The colorful and lovable “vacation crew” surrounding Midori (Kanna Hashimoto) and Nishiue (Chae Jong-hyeop) has been revealed
Put an end to “How was school today?” “Fine…” The “Sekirara Cards: Parent and Child Edition,” for elementary school children and their parents, goes on sale July 10 from the conversation card brand that has sold more than 50,000 sets
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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The number of elementary, junior high and high school students who died by suicide in 2024 was 529
More than 50,000 sets sold across the series
More than 70 million cumulative views on social media
[Seated spots are fully booked] Takumi Kakuta, author of An Illustrated Business Guide to Workplace Mental Health, to appear at a discussion event at 紀伊國屋書店 Shinjuku Main Store! A key occupational physician speaks candidly (event held July 20)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Currently appearing! Dr.'s Prime Academia: An Occupational Physician's Textbook from Scratch (Kentaro Iwami / 中外医学社 / 3,520 yen including tax
A Guide to Understanding the Basics of Workplace Mental Health and How to Respond (Takumi Kakuta / Shuwa System Shinsha / 1,870 yen including tax)
The definitive guide to addressing mental health problems, based on more than 5,000 consultations
Worked as a full-time occupational physician at 株式会社豊田自動織機, providing health management for more than 3,000 employees
At the occupational health practice he runs, he has handled stress checks and consultations with employees experiencing mental health problems at more than 100 workplaces
The cumulative number of consultations regarding mental health problems has exceeded 5,000
The August issue of 文藝春秋 is now on sale, featuring Takaichi Sanae: A Drama of Betrayal and Tears; Following the U.S. Is an Act of Suicide, by E. Todd; The Starting Point for the World Cup: At That Moment, Only Moriyasu Was Standing; Documentary: Bear Attacks; Kaori Sakamoto: The Phoenix's Path, and more
文藝春秋's sports magazine Sports Graphic Number's July 23 special issue, Japan's North America World Cup Team: A Retrospective of Fierce Battles and Testimony for the Future, goes on sale Friday, July 10!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Special price: 840 yen (including tax)
Companies mentioned：株式会社文藝春秋、Sports Graphic Number
Editorial: A union formed by 5 people? The Lai government accepts even such an absurd demand
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Taiwanese government is considering lowering the requirement for establishing a labor union from 30 people to 5 at the request of the United States, but criticism is mounting over concerns about negative economic effects and interference in domestic affairs.
沈旭暉 column: The new prime minister’s opportunity—Can the UK rejoin the EU?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
六 years after Brexit, polls show that 55% of the public support rejoining the EU. But a new application would require the unanimous approval of all member states, and the UK would be unlikely to regain its former privileges, leaving major political and diplomatic obstacles.
王立本’s view: Don’t lose sight of what matters in the Ukraine war—Moscow being bombed does not mean Russia is on the verge of collapse
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Ukraine's drone attacks are drawing attention, but ground combat will be decisive in determining the course of the war. Attacks on rear areas alone do not mean Russia is collapsing, and the conflict is becoming more prolonged and dangerous.
陳世昌’s view: Trump’s harm is worse than toxic oil—Should Taiwan really endure it with tears in its eyes?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Veteran media figure 陳世昌 criticized Trump’s disparaging remarks about Taiwan and the Lai Ching-te government’s passive response, saying Taiwan should not continue to tolerate pressure and exploitation by the United States.
林基興’s view: How the two sides of the Taiwan Strait respond to America’s rise and decline
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Professor 林基興 analyzes the decline of American democracy and the rise of China, points to the diplomatic risks of Taiwan’s overreliance on the United States, and calls for cross-strait cooperation in fields such as AI and semiconductors.
夏珍 column: The rise of the “self-righteous justice crusader” after Ma Ying-jeou’s acquittal in the Three Central Agencies case became final
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan’s Supreme Court rejected the prosecution’s appeal, making Ma Ying-jeou’s acquittal in the “Three Central Agencies case” final. The case exposed political interference in the justice system, and prosecutors were criticized for becoming “self-righteous justice crusaders.”
Opinion submission: Three months after visiting mainland China, 鄭麗文’s peace framework should be more concrete and actionable
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Three months after Chinese Nationalist Party Chairperson 鄭麗文’s visit to mainland China, her proposed “peace framework” has made no substantive progress. The writer urges the party to put forward concrete implementation plans to break the cross-strait deadlock.
Opinion submission: Structural imbalance behind well-intentioned policy—Teacher groups’ backlash highlights the military’s dilemma of being “silenced” while expected to serve long-term
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Executive Yuan approved a new system for childcare-related unpaid leave, but teacher groups criticized the lack of supporting measures. The military is unable to speak out because of institutional constraints, which may worsen talent attrition and recruitment difficulties.
張瀞文 column: Did Taiwan really steal America’s chip business? The power struggle in global industry through the lens of “supply chains” and “value chains”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
張瀞文’s column examines whether Taiwan has stolen America’s semiconductor industry, arguing that the division of labor in supply chains and value chains is market-driven, not unethical plunder, and has far-reaching implications for global technological competitiveness.
林坤正’s view: Can a credit card measure its own goodwill?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
林坤正 urges Taiwan’s card-issuing banks to partner with the Good Deeds platform and use recurring credit card donations to improve sustainable fundraising capacity for social welfare organizations in remote areas, providing steady, long-term charitable support.
Opinion submission: The brazen lie of “refining and dilution”—The ultimate truth in the indictment of unscrupulous oil
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Benzo[a]pyrene levels in edible oil from 中聯油脂 were found to exceed the limit by 四 times. The government and scholars played down the risk and concealed the list of downstream companies, prompting strong public suspicions about food safety and collusion between business and government.
Opinion submission: Is the Lai government deliberately withholding the truth about the attack on 矢板?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
矢板明夫 was attacked on July 6. The writer says it was the work of a lone assailant and criticizes the Democratic Progressive Party government for concealing the truth and using the incident to portray China and opposition parties as pro-China for electoral gain. The incident involves sensitive issues concerning Taiwan, Japan and China.
Opinion submission: From “self-testing and passing” to “a complete collapse”—The food-safety emperor’s new clothes exposed by 中聯’s carcinogenic oil scandal
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Soybean salad oil from 中聯油脂 was found to contain excessive levels of benzo[a]pyrene, a Group 1 carcinogen, affecting 257 downstream businesses and exposing serious flaws in corporate self-regulation and government oversight.
Opinion submission: A NT$75 latte and a rice cooker: The greatest risk in the justice system is not a wrong ruling, but a failure of risk management
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The structural problem in Taiwan's judicial system—overreacting to minor cases while responding slowly to serious crimes—is highlighted through a 75-yuan coffee nonpayment case and an electric rice cooker case. The failure of judicial risk management is threatening the safety of society as a whole.
Reflections of a second-generation mainlander—The world you think you know is not what it seems: Excerpt from 《記憶的世代》 (2)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Second-generation mainlander scholar 傅思台 reflects on the memories and identity of mainlander communities through his family history and sociological research. His book, Generations of Memory, reveals the challenges of research shaped by the interplay of subjective and objective factors and is significant for understanding ethnic relations in Taiwan.
US-Iran exchange of fire sharply reduces ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Traffic through the strategic waterway, the Strait of Hormuz, at one point rebounded to its highest level since the war began, but remained at only about 1/3 of peacetime levels.
Only 6 bulk cargo vessels passed through today
There were only 21 yesterday as well
Ship traffic on June 28 was below that figure, with only 19 bulk cargo vessels passing through that day
Another explosion reported in southern Iran; US denies airstrike, analysts say Israel was likely involved
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Explosions have occurred one after another at military facilities in southern Iran, while the United States has denied involvement. Analysis points to possible Israeli involvement, and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been affected.
Musk makes rare concession? Says Anthropic is currently leading in AI
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Elon Musk publicly praised Anthropic as the current leader in AI, highlighting its rapid growth and competitive products like Claude. This marks a rare instance of Musk acknowledging a competitor's superiority.
US will not impose aircraft tariffs under Section 232 for now; Trump calls for negotiations to conclude within 180 days
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. President Trump has ordered trade negotiations under Section 232 to examine the impact of commercial aircraft imports on national security. Additional tariffs are possible if no agreement is reached within 180 days, with the aim of protecting U.S. manufacturing.
Kim Jong Un orders expansion of nuclear capabilities as North Korea accelerates nuclear weapons and naval modernization
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
North Korea's Kim Jong Un has ordered the modernization of its nuclear forces and navy. This is a strengthening of important military policy that raises tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Meta AI gets double boost! First paid AI model launches, Iris mass production imminent; shares surge 4.7%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Meta began offering its AI model Muse Spark 1.1 for a fee and also announced mass production of its own AI chip, Iris. AI monetization is accelerating, and its stock rose 4.7%.
Companies mentioned：OpenAI、Anthropic、NVIDIA、BNP Paribas、Jefferies、Deutsche Bank
Chip stocks rebound sharply! AMD gains more than 5% as Meta plans to double AI computing capacity
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. semiconductor stocks rebounded, and Meta announced plans to double its AI computing capacity. Chinese semiconductor stocks also rose, easing market concerns.
CNA quick update - Latest FactSet survey: PepsiCo (PEP-US) price target cut to 164, a reduction of about 3.53%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A FactSet survey found that Pepsi's price target was cut from $170 to $164. 19 analysts revised their estimates, reflecting a cautious market stance. This is an important indicator of investor interest.
〈Precious Metals After Hours〉Gold rebounds more than 1% as bargain hunters step in; market closely watches Middle East developments and the Fed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
International gold prices rebounded by more than 1%. The main factors were bargain buying after the previous day's low, escalating tensions in the Middle East, and the outlook for Federal Reserve rate hikes. Investor interest is growing.
〈Energy After Hours〉Market turns wary of inflation and demand; Middle East risk premium fades, crude falls about 2%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
International crude oil prices fell about 2%. With geopolitical risks in the Middle East persisting, concerns about inflation and an economic slowdown have raised fears of weaker demand, prompting investors to step up selling.
〈New York Forex〉Dollar weakens as oil prices turn lower and markets digest Fed meeting minutes that were milder than expected
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. dollar weakened as the FOMC minutes were more dovish than expected and falling oil prices eased inflation concerns. This affected the foreign exchange and energy markets.
〈US Stocks After Hours〉AI boom overshadows Middle East conflict; Philadelphia Semiconductor Index climbs more than 3%, SK hynix’s US IPO draws attention
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. stocks rose across the board amid growing interest in AI, while SK hynix's U.S. IPO lifted semiconductor stocks. The market focused on technology rather than geopolitical risks.