Typhoon Bavi approaches; Armed Forces' Fourth and Fifth Theater of Operations step up disaster preparedness
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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In areas vulnerable to torrential rain, including Liugui, Taoyuan, Maolin and Namaxia districts in Kaohsiung City, and Linbian Township in Pingtung County
Japan’s first international co-creation program from Fukuoka, where “high school students × overseas digital nomads” share the appeal of the region. Based on the company’s own research.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Launching on July 27, 2026
15 middle and high school students from Fukuoka Prefecture
Companies mentioned：株式会社WorldLIT、Colive Fukuoka、株式会社遊行、Global Shapers Community Fukuoka、StudyPacker Community
Fuminori Ogawa (BUDDiiS) and Toshiki Seto co-star in the new Friday drama The Servant Prince. Still images, synopsis and promotional video for Episode 3 released. Airing July 17 (Friday) at 11 p.m.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Surpassed 2 million cumulative downloads
A master-servant relationship spanning 10 years
Companies mentioned：東京メトロポリタンテレビジョン株式会社、TOKYO MX、SDR Inc.、Sony Music Labels Inc.、UNIVERSAL SIGMA、シーモアコミックス、ビデオプランニング、TVer、FOD
[COCOMEISTER] New series Sermon, crafted from the finest Taurillon leather by a historic French tannery. New box-shaped shoulder bag, Sermon Bandoulière, now on sale.
A 4-day event where you can compare and consult on “a new home built with an architect, tailored to you.” The Shingata Exhibition will be held July 25 (Saturday)–28 (Tuesday).
From Kumamoto to Switzerland! The Kyushu-filmed movie Onsen Shark 2: The Great Kyushu Showdown will have its world premiere at NIFFF in Switzerland. It will open nationwide on 9/4, “Kyushu Day”; a Japan premiere on 8/2 and a late-night rakugo show at 新宿末廣亭 on 8/8 have also been announced!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Nationwide release on Friday, September 4, 2026, “Kyushu Day”
Nationwide release on September 4, “Kyushu Day”
A Japan premiere, the first screening in Japan, will be held on August 2, 2026
The Onsen Shark Rakugo Show will be held at 新宿末廣亭 on Saturday, August 8, 2026
Now on sale: a summer banquet plan featuring a soak in the hotel’s own natural hot spring, renowned for its skin-beautifying qualities, and seasonal Kyoto cuisine! A rare opportunity to enjoy an authentic kaiseki banquet near Kyoto Station.
WARP, an AI entrepreneurship training program, names Tamaki Hiroi the winner of its alumni pitch event; applications open for the 7th cohort, with tuition free
[Glocusent] Light for everything from reading and outdoor adventures to emergency preparedness. Prime Day limited-time campaign on reading and outdoor lights.
[First store in Kyushu!] AirFly FUKUOKA, a specialty shop for AirFly sports sunglasses without nose pads, will grand-open in Kiyokawa, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City, on Friday, July 31!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Patented in approximately 32 countries worldwide (as of July 2026)
Opening in Kyushu for the first time on Friday, July 31, 2026
Arknights: Endfield will release “向淵行,” the core version featuring the final battle in Wuling, on July 16. The long-awaited “early access to main missions” feature will also be added! A collaboration with GiGO has been announced to mark the half-anniversary!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Event period: From version “向淵行” through 2026/08/09 12:59
Event period: From 2026/08/09 13:00 until the start of version update maintenance
A collaboration event with crane game brand GiGO will run for about 1 month and a half
[New club activity contract] Launch of Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture’s “Promotion of the Regional Transition of Club Activities” initiative. Supporting the operation of 2 clubs at 2 schools in the city.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Management of 2 clubs at 2 public junior high schools in the city
PK shampoo announces PSYCHIC FES 2026 at multiple venues in Osaka’s Shinsaibashi district on November 28! 15 acts announced in the first wave!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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The 15 acts confirmed for the first wave are PK shampoo / 171 / Wienners / Otogibanashi / Kyuso Nekokami / KING BROTHERS / Kuritorikku Ris / DJ Mariko Goto / Za Ningen / SuiseiNoboAz / Sukippabara ni Sake / Nagareda Project / Necry Talkie / the bercedes menz / Yosakoi Man
It was announced that the event will be held at multiple venues in Shinsaibashi, Osaka, on Saturday, November 28
Advance tickets: DAY ¥7,700 / DAY (U18) ¥5,500 / NIGHT ¥4,400 / ALL ¥9,900
A ¥600 event drink fee will be charged when exchanging wristbands
Harness light with your morning cleanse for luminous, clear skin. To celebrate the launch of Light Reflecting Cleansing Oil, NARS is hosting a single-day special event, “NARS LIGHT REFLECTING LOUNGE”!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Price including tax: 5,900 yen (6,490 yen before tax)
New AI horse-racing prediction service “馬☆探（うまたん）” seeks members for an exclusive early-access offer through crowdfunding. It uses AI and data analysis to find “undervalued horses” in the market.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Simulated return rate: 131.4% (according to the company)
Cearvol to soon announce the full-scale launch in Japan of the “Cearvol Nano 2,” an ultra-compact, high-performance hearing device upgraded with next-generation AI 2.0!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Maximum output has been increased from the previous 30dB to a peak gain of 40dB.
Companies mentioned：Cearvol、UNICE Intelligent Medical Shenzhen Co.,Ltd.
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai inspected disaster-prevention projects in mountainous areas to strengthen landslide prevention and drainage systems. The effort aims to improve urban safety and resilience amid extreme weather and protect residents' lives and property.
五鮮級 sparks another hot pot craze, offering 10 days of free hot pot to people whose ID card number ends in a matching digit
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Hot pot chain 五鮮級 is running a 10-day campaign offering free hot pot based on the final digit of customers’ ID numbers. To ease congestion, the campaign uses a weekday-only staggered-entry system, drawing consumer interest.
The typhoon is really coming! Bavi's strongest winds and rain expected during the day on the 11th; expert reveals when it will leave the storm zone
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The medium-strength Typhoon Bavi is approaching Taiwan and is expected to come closest during the day on the 11th, bringing its strongest winds and rain. Its storm-force wind zone is expected to move away from Taiwan late on the 11th, with northern Taiwan particularly urged to remain alert.
How does Singapore manage to be small but strong economically? Hsieh Chin-ho reveals the secret of the “asymmetric power game”: Taiwan is the same
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan's economy is growing strongly. Hsieh Chin-ho analyzes Singapore's “small but strong” economic model, saying that it and Taiwan are both part of an “asymmetric power game”: though small in scale, they wield significant economic influence and offer lessons worth learning.
Legendary female pilot Wally Funk dies; rejected by NASA when young, she fulfilled her dream in her later years aboard a Bezos rocket
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Legendary aviator Wally Funk has died at 87. Once barred from NASA, she flew to space with Blue Origin at 82, setting a record as the oldest person to do so.
Calm weather in Taipei, yet a typhoon day declared; Chiang Wan-an slammed as “courting voters,” Chen Feng-hsin tells online critics: “Don't apply double standards”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taipei City suspended work and classes because of Typhoon Bavi, prompting criticism of “political considerations” despite no significant wind or rain. Media personality Chen Feng-hsin urged people to prioritize children's safety and scientific judgment and avoid double standards.
Taipei's Typhoon Bavi day off hurts investors; DPP lawmaker asks, “Who is responsible for the economic losses?” Chiang Wan-an says typhoon impacts cannot be taken lightly
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taipei City suspended work and classes because of Typhoon Bavi, closing the stock market and costing investors trading opportunities. A DPP lawmaker questioned who was responsible for the economic losses, while Chiang Wan-an stressed that disaster prevention comes first. The incident highlights the conflict between typhoon days off and economic activity.
EU-China trade war on the brink? European Parliament calls for comprehensive cooperation with Taiwan; Lin Chia-lung thanks it for its support
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The European Parliament has proposed establishing a comprehensive cooperation framework with Taiwan, and Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung expressed his gratitude. The importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait was emphasized, with cooperation in semiconductors and AI anticipated.
Stop using a sledgehammer to crack a nut! Israeli startup raises 1.1 billion in funding to build an “Iron Dome air-defense system for drones”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Israeli startup Skapion has raised $36 million to advance development of an “Iron Dome for drones.” The aim is to efficiently counter low-cost drone swarms, with the potential to reshape the cost structure of military defense.
Natural gas power generation puts Taiwan's economic lifeline under others' control! Ko Tzu-hsien looks to electricity demand 20 years from now and says Nuclear One is worth restarting
Is it too late to go ALL IN on Taiwan stocks? Expert reveals a “safer investment option”: don't blindly follow the government's all-in bet on AI
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Financial expert Ma Kai warns that Taiwan's economy is overly reliant on AI and that highly leveraged investors could face credit defaults and a housing market collapse if stocks correct. He urges investors to diversify their risks.
Will Kaohsiung have a typhoon day off tomorrow, 7/11? County government announces decision; see which areas across Taiwan have suspended work and classes
Beware a major hit to your wallet! As Typhoon Bavi nears, 11 people cited for watching waves; 海巡署 urges public not to take chances, with fines of up to 250,000
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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Today, 11 people still took a chance and illegally entered restricted areas to watch waves and fish.
Original最高將面臨 25 萬元罰鍰。
Waves along some shorelines have already surged above 6 meters
Authorities in 14 coastal areas across Taiwan have announced restricted zones so far
Hou You-yi mobilizes six city government teams for typhoon preparations, with comprehensive inspections of high-risk areas to protect residents
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih has raised disaster response to the highest level in preparation for a powerful typhoon, sending teams to patrol high-risk areas along 六 routes. About 1,400 people were evacuated in advance to ensure public safety.
Wall Street can't wait! SK hynix is only just about to list in the U.S., but options will be available in as soon as two days.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
South Korean semiconductor giant SK hynix has listed on Nasdaq, with options trading set to begin within 2 business days of the listing. The move will serve as a test of investor confidence in AI-related stocks.
Companies mentioned：Cboe Global Markets、Nasdaq、Micron、SpaceX
New Jersey proposes legislation regulating fully autonomous driving hardware; Tesla's "pure vision" approach could be banned.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
New Jersey has proposed requiring multiple sensors on commercial autonomous vehicles. Tesla’s “pure vision” strategy is under threat, bringing its conflict with regulators into sharper focus.
〈U.S. Stocks Early Trading〉 Major indexes fluctuate around the flatline; SK海力士 draws attention with its Nasdaq debut.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
U.S. stocks were little changed, with SK海力士’s Nasdaq listing and the Middle East situation in focus. Earnings expectations for AI-related stocks remained a key market focus.
Fast-fashion giant Shein shifts to a Hong Kong IPO, but has no listing timetable yet.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Fast-fashion giant Shein has moved closer to a Hong Kong IPO after gaining approval from Chinese authorities. Following failed listing attempts in the United States and the United Kingdom, it has shifted strategy, but the timing of the listing remains undecided.
Companies mentioned：IDG Capital、Mubadala Investment Co.、Tiger Global Management、Sequoia Capital China、Pinduoduo、Temu
Major breakthrough for crypto! Circle secures a U.S. banking charter; shares surge more than 12% premarket.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Circle has received approval from the U.S. OCC to establish a national trust bank, allowing it to manage USDC’s reserve assets directly. The move will further integrate it into financial infrastructure, and its share price rose more than 12%.
Companies mentioned：Coinbase、BitGo、Fidelity Digital Assets、Ripple、Paxos、Morningstar
SemiAnalysis: Memory prices still have room to rise 2-3 times; large-scale CPO deployment pushed back to 2029.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
SemiAnalysis founder Dylan Patel said AI memory prices have room to rise 2-3 times, CPO deployment has been pushed back to 2029, and copper cables and traditional optical vendors will benefit in the short term. The analysis reshapes the investment logic for chips.
Cnyes Flash - Latest FactSet survey: Applied Materials (AMAT-US) price target raised to 645, an increase of about 9.32%.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A FactSet survey found that the price target for Applied Materials was raised from $590 to $645. 33 analysts participated, and market confidence remains high. The optimistic outlook reflects trends in the semiconductor industry.
Cnyes Flash - Latest FactSet survey: Citigroup (C-US) price target raised to 159, an increase of about 3.25%.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A FactSet survey found that Citigroup’s price target was raised 3.25%, from $154 to $159. 21 analysts participated, with “strongly bullish” ratings in the majority, drawing increased market attention.
騰訊 leads a $2 billion buyback of AI agent company Manus.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Led by 騰訊, Manus is being bought back from Meta for $2 billion. Chinese authorities’ regulations invalidated the acquisition, restoring Chinese capital’s control over the technology. The move reflects wider international efforts to assert sovereignty over AI.