# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-14 06:00–09:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 61 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 50 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 【上緯投控】公告本公司名稱由「上緯國際投資控股股份有限公司」更名為「上緯國際控股股份有限公司」，公告期間：115年6月11日至115年9月10日。

- Published: 2026-07-13T08:00:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=3708&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=70003&spoke_date=20260701
- anchor: #n1479599

上緯投控 changed its name from 上緯國際投資控股 to 上緯國際控股 and its abbreviated name from 上緯投控 to 上緯控股. The changes may signal a redefinition of its investment function and a turning point in corporate strategy.

## 【三晃】Announcement that the company's name will change from “三晃股份有限公司” to “國慶科技股份有限公司”; announcement period: July 1, 115, to Sept. 30, 115.

- Published: 2026-07-13T08:00:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所
- Official text: https://mopsov.twse.com.tw/mops/web/ajax_t05st01?encodeURIComponent=1&step=2&firstin=1&off=1&queryName=co_id&inpuType=co_id&TYPEK=sii&co_id=1721&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=165153&spoke_date=20260702
- anchor: #n1479598

三晃股份有限公司 announced that it will change its name to 国庆科技股份有限公司, effective June 29, 2026. The move is part of a strategic adjustment, and its stock code will remain unchanged.

## Good Morning, World | Zhonglian case expands to 5 batches of oil products pulled from shelves; Executive Yuan plans stricter food-safety inspections through legal amendments

- Published: 2026-07-14T08:46:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607145001.aspx
- anchor: #n1480164
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂、福壽公司、台積電、豐邑機構、全聯、愛之味、頂呱呱

中聯油脂 had 5 batches of cooking oil exceed the benzo[a]pyrene limit; the Executive Yuan plans legal amendments requiring inspections of every batch; 台積電 posted record-high revenue for June; a fire at a beer restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand, killed 32; the National Security Fund exited the market with profits of NT$9.9 billion.

## Brazilian president criticizes Trump for taking control of the Strait of Hormuz, saying charging fees is tantamount to piracy

- Published: 2026-07-14T08:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607140014.aspx
- anchor: #n1480133
- Companies mentioned: Central News Agency

Brazilian President Lula condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to seize the Strait of Hormuz and charge a 20% transit fee as “piracy.” Tensions in the Middle East are rising, and the international community is concerned about freedom of navigation.

## Swiss cultural figures praise Taiwan as an underrated travel destination

- Published: 2026-07-14T08:23:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607140013.aspx
- anchor: #n1479975
- Companies mentioned: Tages-Anzeiger、中央通信社

Swiss cultural figure Martin Ebel published an article praising Taiwan’s cuisine, democracy and cleanliness. He noted that Taiwan’s appeal as a tourist destination remains insufficiently recognized in Europe and the United States.

## Taiwanese children’s choir performs in Lithuania, showcasing the appeal of cultural diversity through song

- Published: 2026-07-14T08:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202607140012.aspx
- anchor: #n1479943

Taiwan’s「右武衛兒童合唱團」and「希望兒童合唱團」held a choral concert in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, showcasing Taiwan’s cultural diversity and deepening exchanges and ties between the people of Taiwan and Lithuania.

## History, geography, Math B and civics on the second day of the subject-specific exam; phones must be completely turned off

- Published: 2026-07-14T08:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607140011.aspx
- anchor: #n1479905

On the second day of the 115 academic year subject-specific exam, students will take tests in history, geography, Math B, and civics and society. Any phones students bring must be completely turned off, or they will be considered in violation of the rules. The College Entrance Examination Center has stepped up measures to prevent electronic cheating and ensure fairness.

## Trump says he will hit Iran hard as U.S. forces launch airstrikes for 3 consecutive nights

- Published: 2026-07-14T07:02:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607140010.aspx
- anchor: #n1479701

The United States carried out airstrikes against Iran for 3 consecutive nights. President Trump vowed to “hit hard,” sharply escalating military tensions in the Middle East and increasing international concern.

## U.S.-Iran military conflict flares up again; Wall Street stocks close lower

- Published: 2026-07-14T06:49:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607140009.aspx
- anchor: #n1479675

Renewed U.S.-Iran military tensions sent all major Wall Street indexes lower, with technology and semiconductor stocks suffering steep losses. Geopolitical risks are mounting, and investors’ risk aversion is rising.

## U.S. imposes another naval blockade on Iran; Trump to deliver national address

- Published: 2026-07-14T06:17:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607140008.aspx
- anchor: #n1479593

The United States announced it would resume its naval blockade against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and charge vessels passing through a security maintenance fee equal to 20% of the value of their cargo. President Trump is scheduled to address the nation, and crude oil prices are surging.

## Trump plans to charge fees on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz; international oil prices surge

- Published: 2026-07-14T05:55:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607140007.aspx
- anchor: #n1479557

U.S. President Trump announced that cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz would be charged a fee, sending international crude oil prices surging. Rising geopolitical tensions are affecting energy markets.