# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-12 12:00–15:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 51 items from 1 source; Japan, 18 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Is the grass greener on the other side? Ivy League alum: I’d rather be a big fish in a small pond

- Published: 2026-07-12T14:44:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607120095.aspx
- anchor: #n1453545
- Companies mentioned: 常春藤盟校、賓州大學、華頓商學院、美國國家衛生研究院

Facts:
- Childcare without overnight stays costs $4,500 a month
- That amounts to about $9,000 a month
- About NT$280,000
- Went to the United States with about NT$300,000

## 台塑石化：汽柴油13日起價格不調整

- Published: 2026-07-12T14:43:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607120094.aspx
- anchor: #n1453546
- Companies mentioned: 台塑石化

Facts:
- 92-octane unleaded gasoline costs NT$29.8 per liter
- 95+ octane unleaded gasoline costs NT$31.3 per liter
- 98-octane unleaded gasoline: NT$33.3 per liter
- Premium diesel costs NT$28.6 per liter

## Typhoon Bavi causes damage; 5 schools in Jianshi and Wufeng townships in Hsinchu County suspend work and classes on 7/13

- Published: 2026-07-12T14:43:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607120093.aspx
- anchor: #n1453542
- Companies mentioned: 新竹縣政府

Facts:
- Xinguang, Xiuluan, Shilei and Yufeng elementary schools in Jianshi Township, and Taoshan Elementary School in Wufeng Township
- Work and classes suspended on the 13th

## Large rockslide in Beitou, Taipei; Chiang Wan-an: Still dangerous, reopening date not yet set

- Published: 2026-07-12T14:43:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607120092.aspx
- anchor: #n1453543
- Companies mentioned: 台北市、北市公運處、新工處

Facts:
- About 3 meters by 3 meters by 3 meters

## COVID-19 cases in China on an upward trend, with 79,000 new cases in June

- Published: 2026-07-12T14:41:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607120091.aspx
- anchor: #n1453544
- Companies mentioned: 中國疾控中心、中華網

Facts:
- Up 57,000 cases from the previous month
- 130 severe cases
- 1 death
- 5月中國新增確診病例2萬1861例
- Including 35 severe cases
- A total of 3,741 valid viral genome sequences from locally acquired COVID-19 cases were reported across China in June

## Typhoon Bavi moves away; Yilan Children's Folklore and Folkgame Festival and Taipingshan reopen on the 13th

- Published: 2026-07-12T14:34:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607120090.aspx
- anchor: #n1453539
- Companies mentioned: 東森YOYO點點名、金喇叭銅管樂團

Facts:
- This year's Children's Folklore and Folkgame Festival invited teams from 18 countries
- This year's Children's Folklore and Folkgame Festival invited... 26 teams to perform
- The Yilan International Children's Folklore and Folkgame Festival will reopen tomorrow at 9 a.m.
- Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area will also reopen tomorrow, starting at 8 a.m.
- Banana Brother will be on site for an interactive event on the festival's theme day at 3 p.m. on the 15th
- 「金喇叭銅管樂團」於13日至18日推出專為童玩節打造的「森林銅樂會」
- The first Bouncing Train departure tomorrow is at 9:30 a.m.
- The first guided tour at the former Taipingshan Club is at 9:50 a.m.
- A section of the Jianqing Historic Trail is open for 750 meters
- A section of the Maoxing Historic Trail is open for 200 meters

## From Wong Kim Ark to Trump v. Barbara: A 128-year dispute over “who is an American”

- Published: 2026-07-12T14:29:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607120089.aspx
- anchor: #n1453540
- Companies mentioned: 美國民權聯盟、中央社、紐約時報、自由女神、獨立宣言

Facts:
- The Supreme Court ruled 6-2 in favor of Wong Kim Ark
- Signed Executive Order No. 14160, “Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship”
- On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump, who saw his vote totals rise sharply among voters of all ethnicities, returned to the White House
- In 1868, Congress and state legislatures ratified the 14th Amendment to the Constitution
- In 1898, the Supreme Court ruled 6-2 in favor of Wong Kim Ark
- In 1882, Congress passed the Chinese Exclusion Act, targeting a single ethnic group

## About 20,000 Changhua County residents certified in CPR and AED training, boosting emergency response success rates

- Published: 2026-07-12T14:28:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607120088.aspx
- anchor: #n1453541
- Companies mentioned: 彰化縣消防局、彰化基督教醫院、秀傳紀念醫院、彰濱秀傳紀念醫院、衛生福利部彰化醫院、員榮醫院、彰化縣防災協會

Facts:
- About 20,000 people completed certification training
- The emergency response success rate for OHCA patients rose from 20.4%
- The emergency response success rate for OHCA patients rose from 20.4% to 26.22%
- The rate of bystander CPR steadily increased, from 42.05% before the program
- The rate of bystander CPR steadily increased, from 42.05% before the program to 44.78%
- Received 420 advanced training manikins

## Seven in ten infants contract RSV before age 1; doctor says the biggest vulnerability is at home

- Published: 2026-07-12T14:23:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607120087.aspx
- anchor: #n1453538
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、高雄醫學大學附設中和醫院

Facts:
- Nearly seven in ten infants have been infected before age 1
- About 60% to 70% of infants have been infected with RSV before age 1
- The risk of developing asthma later is 3 to 4 times higher
- It usually takes 2 to 4 weeks to build protection
- It is recommended starting when the baby is 3 months old

## 客家工藝太平藍驚艷洛杉磯 主打「越在地、越國際」

- Published: 2026-07-12T14:22:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202607120086.aspx
- anchor: #n1453534
- Companies mentioned: 太平藍、水源地文教基金會、洛杉磯華僑文教服務中心、大洛杉磯台灣客家會

Facts:
- Originated after the 1999 921 earthquake
- The Hakka Association in Los Angeles has been established for more than 30 years

## Closing food safety loopholes: Health Ministry considers tougher penalties for concealment and bringing in professional independent directors

- Published: 2026-07-12T14:21:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607120085.aspx
- anchor: #n1453535
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油品、中聯油脂、泰山、南僑、福懋、福壽、食藥署、金管會

Facts:
- A total of 3 batches found to exceed the limit for the carcinogen benzo[a]pyrene
- The first batch was Zhonglian's soybean salad oil, batch number 315-1150404, reported on June 30; 1,300 metric tons were manufactured on April 4

## New U.S. National Science Foundation rules could have a broad impact on U.S.-China academic cooperation

- Published: 2026-07-12T14:21:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607120084.aspx
- anchor: #n1453536
- Companies mentioned: 美國國家科學基金會（NSF）、知識分子、科學（Science）雜誌、美國國家衛生研究院（NIH）、美國能源部（DOE）、白宮管理及預算局（OMB）、加州大學柏克萊分校、清華大學、杜克大學、武漢大學

Facts:
- The revised guidelines will take effect on October 1
- The proposal's public comment period will end on July 13
- In September 2025, the U.S. House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party and the Committee on Education and the Workforce issued an investigative report saying

## 嘉科二期台積電再設3座廠 打造全球先進封裝重鎮

- Published: 2026-07-12T14:15:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607120083.aspx
- anchor: #n1453530
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、嘉義科學園區

Facts:
- Build 3 more packaging plants
- Phase 2 of the Chiayi Science Park covers about 90 hectares
- Generate annual output worth more than NT$300 billion
- Create more than 9,000 jobs

## Banning social media for teenagers: A look at where countries stand

- Published: 2026-07-12T14:13:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607120082.aspx
- anchor: #n1453531
- Companies mentioned: 歐盟執委會、中央社、法新社、德國專家委員會、瑞典政府委員會、愛爾蘭政府、丹麥、挪威、英國、加拿大、印度、法國、葡萄牙、西班牙、義大利

Facts:
- Ban children under 16 from using social media platforms starting in December 2025
- Ban children under 16 from using social media
- Ban children under 15 from using social media
- Plan to ban children under 15 from logging into social media starting January 1, 2027
- Government committee recommends a full ban on social media use by children under 15 in early 2028
- Will propose banning children under 15 from using “multiple social media platforms”
- Considering a full ban on social media use by children under 16 starting in early 2027
- Hopes to set the minimum age for social media use at 16
- Proposes raising the minimum age to register for social media from 14 to 16

## China to release Q2 GDP figures; analysts forecast slower growth than in Q1

- Published: 2026-07-12T14:11:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607120081.aspx
- anchor: #n1453532
- Companies mentioned: 中國國家統計局、民銀研究、粵開證券、西部宏觀

Facts:
- China's Q2 GDP growth is forecast at 4.2% to 4.5%
- GDP growth in the first half of this year is expected to remain between 4.5% and 4.7%
- China's Q1 GDP grew 5% year over year
- The main expected target for economic growth this year is 4.5% to 5%
- GDP growth in Q3 is about 4.7%
- About 4.8% in Q4
- Full-year GDP growth may come in between 4.5% and 4.7%

## Whose American dream? Birthright citizenship torn apart by social welfare costs and ethnic anxieties

- Published: 2026-07-12T14:08:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607120080.aspx
- anchor: #n1453533
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、UCLA、曼哈頓研究所

Facts:
- The U.S. Supreme Court ruled to uphold the principle of birthright citizenship
- 37-year-old Janet said, holding her newborn daughter
- When she entered the United States at 34 weeks pregnant
- Business is down by about two-tenths compared with before 2020
- The 1898 case United States v. Wong Kim Ark established the legal precedent

## Chang Ching-sen worries about overuse of typhoon days off; Chiang Wan-an: Public safety comes first

- Published: 2026-07-12T14:07:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607120079.aspx
- anchor: #n1453524
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中央氣象署、交通局

Facts:
- Public safety is the top priority in preparing for the typhoon, whose wind field is the largest in 25 years.
- 交通局 plans to reinstate the ban on temporary parking at 5 p.m. today.

## Carcinogens in oil products exceed limits; Ko Wen-je: The central government still needs rules on how to handle this

- Published: 2026-07-12T14:06:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607120078.aspx
- anchor: #n1453525
- Companies mentioned: 民眾黨

Facts:
- He guessed that about 85% would support caning.

## Caught in the birthright citizenship storm, Taiwanese mothers’ 美寶夢 shattered

- Published: 2026-07-12T14:05:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607120077.aspx
- anchor: #n1453526
- Companies mentioned: 美寶夢、皮尤研究中心、國家衛生統計中心、加州大學柏克萊分校、中央社

Facts:
- In 2023, about 9% (320,000) of newborns in the United States had mothers who were neither U.S. citizens nor green card holders.
- About 300,000 of the babies were born to undocumented immigrants.
- Another 20,000 were born to people with temporary legal status (mainly foreign students, temporary work visa holders and their family members).
- In 2023, there were about 9,000 births in the United States to short-term visitors known as “birth tourists.”
- The 9,000 cases accounted for just 0.25% of the 3.6 million newborns in the United States in 2023.
- She joined a 美寶 mothers’ group with more than 2,000 members.
- She was already 28 weeks pregnant.
- She completed immigration procedures in just 3 minutes.

## Will Taiwan stocks rebound on the 13th? Analysts say to watch for changes as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate

- Published: 2026-07-12T13:57:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607120076.aspx
- anchor: #n1453523
- Companies mentioned: SK海力士、台積電、日月光投控、伊斯蘭革命衛隊、美國聯邦準備理事會、華許

Facts:
- The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 3.12%.
- SK海力士 (SK Hynix) shares surged 13% on their first day of trading.
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose a cumulative 0.55%.
- The S&P 500 rose 1.24%.
- The Nasdaq Composite rose 1.59%.
- 台積電 American depositary receipts (ADRs) fell 0.65%.
- 日月光投控 ADRs rose 6.8%.
- Taiwan index futures closed at 46281 points in the after-hours session on the 9th.
- They rose 633 points.
- 台積電 futures closed at 2455 points in the after-hours session.
- They rose 21 points.
- The three major institutional investors reduced their net short positions by 1172 contracts on the 9th, to 6798 contracts.
- Foreign investors slightly reduced their net short positions by 538 contracts, to 80,730 contracts.
- Three major institutional investors 9

## Court upholds constitutional safeguards; 黃金德’s great-grandson: Welcoming immigrants is an American value

- Published: 2026-07-12T13:52:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607120075.aspx
- anchor: #n1453520
- Companies mentioned: 最高法院、川普、黃金德、諾曼．黃、珊卓．黃、LULAC、Lu、瓦蘭卡、邦塔、邱信福、陳啟耕

Facts:
- In 1894, 黃金德 (Wong Kim Ark), who was born in San Francisco, traveled to Guangdong and returned to San Francisco the following year.
- In 1898, the Supreme Court ruled in 黃金德’s favor by a vote of 6 to 2.
- The United States marks 250 years since its founding.
- The most recent ratification of a constitutional amendment was in 1992.

## Four New Taipei schools to finish preparations by noon; exam venues for the subject-based test open for inspection at 4 p.m.

- Published: 2026-07-12T13:50:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607120074.aspx
- anchor: #n1453521
- Companies mentioned: 新北高中、板橋高中、新莊高中、永平高中

Facts:
- A total of 318 disaster reports were received during the typhoon.
- Fallen roadside trees were the most common, with 143 reports.
- Power outages and downed power lines were next, with 61 reports.
- High-risk areas and Indigenous settlements in 19 administrative districts
- Preventive evacuations were completed for 819 households, or 1927 people.
- A total of 157 heavy machines and 237 personnel were mobilized to clear roads and restore parks.
- All floodgates and levee access roads are expected to reopen at 2 p.m.
- Exam venues open for inspection starting at 4 p.m.
- Candidates can inspect their exam rooms from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

## China orders major refineries to maintain high output to avoid oil price volatility

- Published: 2026-07-12T13:44:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607123001.aspx
- anchor: #n1453519
- Companies mentioned: 彭博社、中國國家發改委

Facts:
- At least 2 major Chinese refineries have been officially ordered to maintain or raise operating rates.

## Typhoon not included in southern waters warning zone; 1 man surfing at Sizihwan told to leave

- Published: 2026-07-12T13:38:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607120073.aspx
- anchor: #n1453516
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署、高雄市政府災害應變中心、海洋委員會海巡署南部分署第五岸巡隊、高雄市警察局鼓山分局新濱派出所

Facts:
- Authorities received a report at about 6 p.m. yesterday.

## 世界盃阿爾瓦雷茲關鍵遠射 阿根廷退瑞士闖4強

- Published: 2026-07-12T13:38:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607120072.aspx
- anchor: #n1453517
- Companies mentioned: 阿根廷、瑞士、梅西、麥克亞力斯特、恩多耶、恩博洛、阿爾瓦雷茲、馬蒂內茲

Facts:
- They defeated 瑞士 3-1.
- Just 10 minutes into the match
- In the 67th minute
- In the 112th minute

## Drunk driver in Pingtung crashes SUV into scooter and ditch, destroys speed camera pole; 2 drivers suffer minor injuries

- Published: 2026-07-12T13:29:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607120071.aspx
- anchor: #n1453515
- Companies mentioned: 屏東縣警察局、屏東縣政府消防局、東港安泰醫院、屏東地檢署、中央社

Facts:
- A 49-year-old woman surnamed Tsai
- A 62-year-old man surnamed Lin
- Tsai’s blood alcohol level was 0.44mg/l.
- 測照桿1支約新台幣150至165萬元

## Typhoon Bavi passes; multiple landslides in Taoyuan’s Fuxing District remain under repair

- Published: 2026-07-12T13:19:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607120070.aspx
- anchor: #n1453511
- Companies mentioned: 復興區公所、桃園市政府

Facts:
- A total of 58 disaster sites
- 6 contracted engineering firms with on-site teams
- A total of 880 households lost power.

## Russian missile and drone attacks kill 8; Zelenskyy urges allies to speed up military aid

- Published: 2026-07-12T13:18:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607120069.aspx
- anchor: #n1453512
- Companies mentioned: Volodymyr Zelenskyy、Donald Trump、Patriot

Facts:
- 8 dead
- 30 injured
- 10 people injured
- 2 dead
- 1 injured

## Tainan Mango Festival wraps up with crowds shopping at 玉井青果市場

- Published: 2026-07-12T13:17:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607120068.aspx
- anchor: #n1453513
- Companies mentioned: 玉井青果市場、台南市私立德蘭啟智中心

Facts:
- 2026 Tainan International Mango Festival

## The Future of Taiwan—from the World’s Contract Manufacturer to a Provider of Solutions for the World

- Published: 2026-07-12T13:15:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/newsworld/article/20260712n001/
- anchor: #n1453509
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- Special correspondents stationed in more than 30 countries

## Joint defense exercise set for the 13th, focusing on response after enemy launches and decentralized command

- Published: 2026-07-12T13:11:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607120067.aspx
- anchor: #n1453510
- Companies mentioned: 國軍、參謀本部

Facts:
- From tomorrow through the 17th
- The Han Kuang 42 live-fire exercise will take place from Aug. 5 to 14.

## Signpost pole intrudes onto Jiaoxi railway track; 台鐵 train hits it, 40 passengers transfer to another train

- Published: 2026-07-12T13:06:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607120066.aspx
- anchor: #n1453507
- Companies mentioned: 台鐵

Facts:
- 40 passengers
- At about 7 a.m.
- 7:07 a.m.
- 7:55 a.m.
- 7:27 a.m.

## International Physics Olympiad: Taiwan’s 5 students win 5 gold medals, rank No. 1 internationally

- Published: 2026-07-12T12:53:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607120065.aspx
- anchor: #n1453504
- Companies mentioned: 台灣師範大學、哥倫比亞

Facts:
- Taiwan’s 5 students won a total of 5 gold medals.
- Among 381 students from 91 countries
- 5 students were selected from 2361 students to represent Taiwan in the competition.
- They are eligible to receive NT$200,000 from the Ministry of Education.

## South Korea issues its first emergency heat alert; Gyeongsan and Pohang reach danger threshold

- Published: 2026-07-12T12:51:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607120064.aspx
- anchor: #n1453505
- Companies mentioned: 韓国気象廳、慶山市、浦項市

Facts:
- The perceived temperature is expected to reach 38 degrees Celsius.
- The actual temperature reached 39 degrees.

## Major disciplined for asking soldier to pass along information; court rules it was not classified and overturns punishment

- Published: 2026-07-12T12:49:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607120063.aspx
- anchor: #n1453506
- Companies mentioned: 陸軍軍事情報處、陸軍司令部、國防部陸軍航空特戰指揮部、台灣高檢署、台北高等行政法院

Facts:
- The criminal case has already ended with a final sentence of 9 years in prison.
- After investigators uncovered Xie Mengshu’s offense in July of year 112 of the Republic of China calendar
- A reprimand was issued in year 113 of the Republic of China calendar.

## 10 years after the South China Sea arbitration, 外交部 reiterates 4 principles and urges preservation of peace

- Published: 2026-07-12T12:30:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607120062.aspx
- anchor: #n1453498
- Companies mentioned: 外交部、中華民國台灣、聯合國

Facts:
- 4 principles
- 14 countries issue joint statement

## Typhoon moves away; Taoyuan Airport observation decks reopen and most connecting transport returns to normal

- Published: 2026-07-12T12:30:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607120061.aspx
- anchor: #n1453499
- Companies mentioned: 桃園國際機場公司

Facts:
- The north observation deck is open from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- The south observation deck is open from 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

## Tourism Administration names 1609 illegal lodging businesses; fines total NT$81.58 million in first half of year

- Published: 2026-07-12T12:30:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607120060.aspx
- anchor: #n1453500
- Companies mentioned: 交通部觀光署

Facts:
- Illegal lodging businesses
- A total of NT$81.584 million in fines was imposed.
- Illegal hotels increased by 137.
- Illegal B&Bs decreased by 18.
- There are 16,092 licensed accommodations (hotels and B&Bs).
- There are 3,276 licensed hotels.
- There are 1,060 illegal hotels.
- Taipei City had the most illegal hotels, with 260.
- Taichung City had 190.
- Yilan County had 165.
- Total fines amounted to NT$69.72 million.
- There are 12,816 licensed B&Bs.
- That is an increase of 466 from the same period last year.
- There are 549 unlicensed B&Bs under monitoring.

## State-owned banks drive reverse mortgages, with more than 10,000 approved loans totaling NT$62.8 billion.

- Published: 2026-07-12T12:29:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607120059.aspx
- anchor: #n1453501
- Companies mentioned: 第一銀行

Facts:
- Banks nationwide approved 10,663 commercial reverse mortgage loans.
- The approved loan amount totaled NT$62.8 billion.
- State-owned banks were the biggest driver, accounting for more than 99% of approved loans.
- The 8 state-owned banks contributed 10,560 loans.
- Nearly NT$61.8 billion.
- They accounted for around 99% and 98% of the total, respectively.
- The Taipei-New Taipei-Keelung area recorded 5,216 loans.
- Approved loans totaled nearly NT$42 billion.
- The Taichung-Changhua-Nantou region recorded 1,646 loans.
- Approved loans totaled more than NT$6.9 billion.
- The Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli region recorded 1,256 loans.
- Approved loans totaled NT$5.2 billion.
- The market value is around NT$25 million.
- The loan amount is NT$17.4 million.

## Road resurfacing on the Kaohsiung Metro Yellow Line construction route; the Metro Bureau says nighttime work begins today.

- Published: 2026-07-12T12:29:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607120058.aspx
- anchor: #n1453502
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市捷運局、高雄市政府

Facts:
- From the 12th to the 14th
- From the 14th to the 16th.
- From the 16th to the 18th.
- 6 a.m.

## World Cup loss to England: Norwegian budget airline honors its bet by changing its social media profile picture.

- Published: 2026-07-12T12:26:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607120057.aspx
- anchor: #n1453497
- Companies mentioned: 挪威穿梭航空、英國航空

Facts:
- England beat Norway 2-1 in extra time.
- The budget airline said that if Norway lost, it would change its account profile picture to British Airways' for 1 day.

## Hung-Leng Chang gives up 1 run on a homer over 6 innings in High-A, earning a quality start but getting no decision.

- Published: 2026-07-12T12:15:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607120047.aspx
- anchor: #n1453492
- Companies mentioned: 匹茲堡海盜隊、波士頓紅襪隊

Facts:
- He pitched a season-high 6 innings in a game.
- His only run allowed came on a solo homer.
- The Pirates lost 7-12 to 波士頓紅襪隊 in extra innings.
- He threw 86 pitches over 6 innings.
- Gave up just 2 hits
- Including 1 home run.
- Issued 3 walks
- 1 strikeout
- Allowed 1 earned run
- His ERA stood at 8.30 after the game.

## Contradictions found in 中聯 oil tests; the Health Ministry refers the case to investigators to determine whether results were falsified.

- Published: 2026-07-12T12:12:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607120046.aspx
- anchor: #n1453493
- Companies mentioned: 中聯、泰山、南僑、大統益、台糖、長輝

Facts:
- Test results for oil samples from 29 batches.
- Tests conducted by 2 laboratories.
- More than 2 ppb above the safety limit.
- 30 samples.

## State-owned banks: Yen weakness boosts cash-exchange volume by 8%; low-level fluctuations expected in the second half.

- Published: 2026-07-12T12:10:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607120045.aspx
- anchor: #n1453494
- Companies mentioned: 兆豐銀行、合作金庫銀行、日本央行、美國聯準會

Facts:
- Yen cash sales grew by around 8 to 9% year on year.
- 日本央行 raised its benchmark interest rate to 1% at its June monetary policy meeting.
- 貶破1美元兌162日圓關卡
- Yen cash sales grew by around 8% year on year.
- Yen cash purchases rose by around 9% year on year.

## Disasters nationwide leave 134 injured across 3,004 incidents; Wanli Creek landslide-dammed lake expected to reach capacity and overflow on the 15th.

- Published: 2026-07-12T12:08:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607120044.aspx
- anchor: #n1453495
- Companies mentioned: 中央災害應變中心、國家災害防救科技中心、海洋委員會、消防署

Facts:
- There were 3,004 disaster incidents nationwide.
- A total of 134 people were injured.
- Water service was cut off to 4,278 households nationwide at one point.
- Power was cut off to 247,558 households nationwide at one point.
- Landline service was interrupted for 10,364 subscribers at one point.
- A total of 145 base stations were damaged at one point.
- Water storage stood at 4.1976 million metric tons.
- That accounted for 82.31%.
- A total of 22 citations were issued nationwide.
- The northern region accounted for 19 cases.
- A total of 15,228 people were evacuated.
- A total of 1,628 people were sheltered.

## Advanced Subjects Test postponed to 7/13 and 7/14; metal detectors deployed to prevent electronic cheating.

- Published: 2026-07-12T12:06:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607120043.aspx
- anchor: #n1453496
- Companies mentioned: 大學招生委員會聯合會、教育部、大考中心、氣象署、疾管署、台電公司、考分會

Facts:
- A total of 39,213 people registered for the Advanced Subjects Test.
- The subject-specific exam has been postponed to July 13 and 14

## National security sources: China stirs up sovereignty claims over the Batanes Islands, replicating its playbook on Taiwan.

- Published: 2026-07-12T11:56:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607120042.aspx
- anchor: #n1453481
- Companies mentioned: 菲律賓、台灣、日本琉球、沖繩、西班牙、巴黎條約、馬關條約、蘭嶼達悟族、巴丹伊凡坦人、南島語族、菲律賓國家海事委員會、國家安全會議秘書長吳釗燮

Facts:
- As the South China Sea arbitration case marks its 10th anniversary.

## MLB's Hao-Yu Lee records his first multi-hit game in July; Tsung-Che Cheng reaches base in 4 straight games.

- Published: 2026-07-12T11:54:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607120041.aspx
- anchor: #n1453482
- Companies mentioned: MLB、底特律老虎隊、波士頓紅襪隊、費城人隊、紐約大都會隊

Facts:
- Reached base in 4 straight games.

## US media: Workplace safety widely neglected in China, a manufacturing powerhouse.

- Published: 2026-07-12T11:53:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607120040.aspx
- anchor: #n1453478
- Companies mentioned: 輝騰鞋業、華盛煙火公司、中國勞工觀察、Asia Pacific Occupational Safety and Health Organisation

Facts:
- 28 dead
- 82 people died.
- 2 people are missing.
- 37 people died.
- 61 people were injured.
- 1 person missing
- Nearly 20,000 workplace accidents.
- More than 18,000 people died.
- More than 7,000 footwear companies.
- They can produce around 1 billion pairs of shoes annually.
- Exports go to more than 50 countries.

## 世界盃8強英格蘭逆轉挪威 FIFA稱貝林翰進球有效

- Published: 2026-07-12T11:53:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607120039.aspx
- anchor: #n1453479
- Companies mentioned: FIFA、英格蘭、挪威、法新社、Hard Rock Stadium、克羅エシア、葡萄牙

Facts:
- Came from behind to win 2-1.
- Leveled the score at 1-1.
- 英格蘭 scored against 挪威 in the 45+2 minute.

## 台積電CoWoS供不應求 封測台廠英特爾受惠訂單外溢

- Published: 2026-07-12T11:53:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607120038.aspx
- anchor: #n1453480
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、英特爾、日月光、矽品、力成、京元電、輝達、蘋果、博通、超微、亞馬遜、Annapurna Labs、邁威爾、聯發科、艾克爾、華爾街日報

Facts:
- 台積電 has established 5 advanced packaging and testing plants in Taiwan: at Hsinchu Science Park, Southern Taiwan Science Park, Longtan in Taoyuan, Central Taiwan Science Park and Zhunan in Miaoli.
- 台積電 plans to invest in and build 2 advanced packaging plants in Arizona.
- In mid-June, 台積電 signed a 10-year partnership agreement with 艾克爾 (Amkor).
- It is currently applying for permits to build its first advanced packaging plant, with plans to open before 2029.

## Sushi All-You-Can-Eat at the Oyumino Store!

- Published: 2026-07-12T14:24:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000043621.html
- anchor: #n1453537
- Companies mentioned: ヤマトサカナ株式会社、南房総やまと寿司

Facts:
- Women (adults) ¥3,480
- Men (adults) ¥3,980
- Elementary school students ¥1,980
- Preschool children (ages 4 and up) ¥1,480

## More Than Just Hair: The “Total Beauty” Experience Proposed by Nagoya’s ASCH

- Published: 2026-07-12T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000184354.html
- anchor: #n1453529
- Companies mentioned: ASCH株式会社、ケラスターゼ、shu uemura、SOTHYS

Facts:
- ASCH operates 4 locations in Nagoya
- The main salon spans 200 tsubo
- The other 3 salons each span more than 100 tsubo

## Young racers making waves in boat racing become digital cards! Racers Card Collection

- Published: 2026-07-12T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000168.000157135.html
- anchor: #n1453528
- Companies mentioned: 一般財団法人BOATRACE振興会、Amazon

Facts:
- Amazon gift card worth ３，０００ yen
- 1,000 yen in Eraberu Pay for 600 winners

## [Omotesando/Harajuku | Half-Price Trial Training] Diet-focused personal training gym “808TOKYO” launches limited-time half-price trial training campaign!

- Published: 2026-07-12T14:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001735.000006302.html
- anchor: #n1453527
- Companies mentioned: 808TOKYO、H1GLOBAL株式会社

Facts:
- Regular price: ¥9,000 (tax included)
- 4,500 yen (tax included)
- ¥30,000 off the enrollment fee

## [Ehime/Matsuyama] P・SPO launches a half-price registration fee campaign for self-service esthetic salon BEAUTY

- Published: 2026-07-12T13:50:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000521.000004256.html
- anchor: #n1453522
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社三福ホールディングス、P・SPO

Facts:
- To mark the introduction of a hydrogen carbonated water server, the monthly fee for the Easy Plan will be free for 2 months.

## [8-minute walk from Kitakurihama Station] “スペラボ Yokosuka Kitakurihama Store” to open on August 1, 2026!

- Published: 2026-07-12T13:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000787.000062166.html
- anchor: #n1453518
- Companies mentioned: スペラボ、UKCorporation、株式会社UKCorporation、アユカワTV

Facts:
- 700 locations
- More than 22,000 units
- 800,000 vacant homes
- As little as 1 hour

## [Yamagata/Okitama] Enjoy Oguni and Yokogawa Dam! Dam Tour and Water Activities Experience Event

- Published: 2026-07-12T13:16:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000107723.html
- anchor: #n1453514
- Companies mentioned: 横川ダム管理支所、一般社団法人やまがたアルカディア観光局

Facts:
- SUP or water cycling: ¥1,000 each (tax included; same price for adults and children)
- SUP experience: 10 people per session
- Water cycling: 4 people per session

## “SLIM for xROAD” — An end-to-end cloud inspection management system, from preparing inspection reports for road appurtenances to registering them with xROAD — launches July 20, 2026 (advance registration now open)

- Published: 2026-07-12T13:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000185272.html
- anchor: #n1453508
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フレックスデザイン、国土交通省、国土地理院

Facts:
- Launching on July 20, 2026
- Total workdays (100 structures): about 40 days with the conventional method → about 5 days with SLIM (down 87%)
- Labor and system costs (100 structures): about ¥1,700,000 with the conventional method → about ¥1,062,500 with SLIM (down 37%)
- 1基あたり単価：従来 約17,000円
- System usage fee: ¥8,500 per structure

## [LENDEX] Announces “Summer Is Here Campaign”

- Published: 2026-07-12T12:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000249.000053175.html
- anchor: #n1453503
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LENDEX、LENDEX、株式会社LENDEXLOAN

Facts:
- 1,000,000 yen–4,000,000 yen: Amazon gift card worth 10,000 yen
- 4,000,001 yen–8,000,000 yen: Amazon gift card worth 20,000 yen
- 8,000,001 yen–10,000,000 yen: Amazon gift card worth 50,000 yen
- 10,000,001 yen or more: Amazon gift card worth 100,000 yen
- LENDEX allows investments starting at ¥20,000.
- LENDEX investment opportunities offer expected annual returns of 6–10% (before tax), with regular monthly distributions.
- The returns exceed the industry average annual rate of 4–5% for loan-based crowdfunding, providing investors with substantial profits.

## The “Trend and Character Fair” will be held at the しまむらグループ online store “しまむらパーク” starting 7/13 (Mon.)!

- Published: 2026-07-12T12:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000437.000066095.html
- anchor: #n1453483
- Companies mentioned: しまむら、しまむらグループ、アベイル、バースデイ、シャンブル、ディバロ

Facts:
- 7/19 (Sun.)

## AI language coach “KEN→RINGO” gets a major update — 12 companions, a great detective story, and monthly rankings bring you a language-learning experience that keeps you going

- Published: 2026-07-12T12:02:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000043.000161935.html
- anchor: #n1453484
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社プエンテ、KEN→RINGO

Facts:
- 12 AI characters
- Free for up to 15 hours per month
- 480 yen per month (tax included)
- Unlimited conversation: ¥980 (tax included)
- Fluent: ¥1,980 (tax included; unlimited use plus premium features)

## [PHILIPS Tablets] All 4 PHILIPS-brand Android tablet models at special prices, up to 26% off during Amazon Prime Day

- Published: 2026-07-12T12:00:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000186553.html
- anchor: #n1453485
- Companies mentioned: PHILIPS、SUPPLYSYNC INNOVATIONS LIMITED、Koninklijke Philips N.V.、TPV Technology、Amazon

Facts:
- Up to 26% off
- All 4 Android tablet models
- ¥27,531
- ¥29,980
- ¥21,830
- 21,980 yen
- ¥21,979
- ¥35,321

## [Reiwa 8 SME Management Consultant First-Stage Exam] KEC to publish real-time answer keys for all 7 subjects on exam day

- Published: 2026-07-12T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000102496.html
- anchor: #n1453491
- Companies mentioned: KECビジネススクール、ケイ．イー．シー．株式会社、経済産業省

Facts:
- 223 correct answers out of 227 questions
- 98% accuracy
- Just 84 days remain between the end of the first-stage exam and the second-stage exam
- Up to 70% of course tuition (before tax) will be refunded

## The 3rd installment of Yuki Saito × thoroughbreds! “A Lifetime of People and Horses,” depicting the bond between people and horses, airs Sunday, July 19, at 4:30 p.m.!

- Published: 2026-07-12T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000081.000087878.html
- anchor: #n1453490
- Companies mentioned: 北海道文化放送、UHB、エバグリーンセールスコンサインメント、門別牧場、北海道静内農業高校

Facts:
- Sunday, July 19, 2026, 4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
- The fourth generation currently raises 80 horses a year
- 6 horses were entered; how many were sold?

## [WebX2026] Title and platinum sponsors announced

- Published: 2026-07-12T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000349.000033850.html
- anchor: #n1453489
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CoinPost、一般社団法人WebX実行委員会

Facts:
- July 13 (Mon.) and 14 (Tue.), 2026

## ZEROTOKYO’s signature event [GOLD DISC] is here! First lineup announced!!

- Published: 2026-07-12T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000385.000050845.html
- anchor: #n1453488
- Companies mentioned: ZEROTOKYO、IA、理芽、LUNA SEA、X Japan、MOND GROSSO

Facts:
- DOOR: ¥4,500-
- FASTPASS TICKET: ¥4,000-
- FASTPASS TICKET with upgrade: ¥6,000
- The total number of views across videos related to IA has exceeded 1 billion
- The song “Conqueror” has surpassed 20 million views across related videos

## [STPR] Knight X launches an album release tour across Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka! STPR TICKET advance sales open!

- Published: 2026-07-12T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000761.000059399.html
- anchor: #n1453487
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社STPR、騎士X - Knight X -

Facts:
- 2026年7月11日(土)23:00から開始いたしました
- 23:59 on Monday, July 20, 2026 (national holiday)
- ● Standing: 8,800 yen (tax included)
- ● Reserved seats on the 2nd floor: 7,700 yen (tax included)
- Upgrade fee: ¥6,200 (tax included)

## Fujimori Shingo praises the “casual remark” made by a high-earning business executive with an annual income of ¥30 million to a 34-year-old actress tired of matchmaking! “What would you do if you were in a love triangle?” Yuna Taira’s ultimate answer leaves the studio firing back in unison!? | Girl or Lady 3 #5

- Published: 2026-07-12T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003560.000064643.html
- anchor: #n1453486
- Companies mentioned: ABEMA、AbemaTV,Inc.、株式会社AbemaTV

Facts:
- 4 million total followers
- ¥10 million in total
- 1,180 yen per month
- 680 yen per month