# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-15 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 5 of 6

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 445 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 80 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## The latest preschool series from Shogakukan’s Illustrated Encyclopedia NEO: NEO Start: “My First Insects” and the lift-the-flap picture book “The Ocean (with English)” go on sale simultaneously as 2 books

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003737.000013640.html
- anchor: #n1507820
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社小学館、藤子プロ、テレビ朝日、シンエイ、ADK

Facts:
- Cumulative sales exceed 16 million copies
- List price: 1,078 yen (tax included)
- List price: ¥2,310 (tax included)
- Price: 2,860 yen (tax included)

## Performing July 25 (Sat.)! A moving fantasy drama reading performance, “The Melody We Play Together,” starring Eiri Kitase and Mizuna Shirakawa, in a story where music and feelings transcend time

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003788.000013972.html
- anchor: #n1507819
- Companies mentioned: SFIDA ENTERTAINMENT、ロングランプランニング株式会社、カンフェティ、スターダストプロモーション、AVILLA、SE_TSU DESIGN

Facts:
- Advance tickets: 5,000 yen
- カンフェティ席 4,000円

## 【ジェラート ピケ】ジェラート ピケ launches its first recovery wear! Restores energy while retaining its soft feel, with soothing bears and signature stripes. A special video featuring Hiroe Igeta is also released! ＜On sale August 19＞

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004278.000018505.html
- anchor: #n1507818
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ、ジェラート ピケ、USAGI ONLINE、MASH STORE、gelato pique HOMME、マッシュグループ

Facts:
- ＜Women’s＞ ¥9,900
- ＜Men’s＞ ¥10,890
- ＜Women’s＞ ¥17,930
- ＜Men’s＞ ¥18,920
- ＜Women’s＞ ¥14,960
- ＜Men’s＞ ¥15,950
- ＜Women’s＞ ¥18,920
- ＜Men’s＞ ¥19,910
- Wednesday, August 19, 2026
- July 15, 2026 (Wed.), 12:00 noon
- July 21, 2026 (Tue.), 12:00 noon

## 【emmi】The lookbook for the ’26 AUTUMN COLLECTION is now available! A web-exclusive advance reservation campaign is also underway ＜Thursday, July 16＞

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004297.000018505.html
- anchor: #n1507817
- Companies mentioned: emmi、マッシュスタイルラボ、MASH STORE、USAGI ONLINE、adidas、ASICS、Dickies®、NIKE、PUMA

Facts:
- Knit tops 12,100 yen
- Cardigan 14,300 yen
- Tops 7,150 yen
- Skirt ¥19,800
- Bag 15,400 yen
- Socks 2,640 yen
- Shoes (adidas originals for emmi) 14,300 yen
- Shirts 19,800 yen
- Dress 25,300 yen
- Shoes (ASICS for emmi) 20,900 yen
- Blouson 37,400 yen
- Knit tops 14,300 yen
- Inner tops 6,930 yen
- Pants (Dickies®×emmi) 19,800 yen
- Cap 7,480 yen
- Shoes (NIKE meets emmi) 15,730 yen

## ＜MIESROHE＞Unveils its first travel collection, featuring stylist Ayumi Hamamoto

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004309.000018505.html
- anchor: #n1507816
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ、MIESROHE

Facts:
- Tops ¥13,200
- Skirt ¥19,800
- Grass Case ¥19,800
- All-in-one \26,400
- Tops \9,350
- Shirt \23,100
- Pants ¥19,800
- Dress \23,100
- Cap \7,700
- Top: ¥14,300
- Bag \22,000
- Tops \13,200

## A seminar titled “Challenges Toward a Shipbuilding and Ocean Renaissance,” led by Taiga Mitsuyuki of 横浜国立大学’s 造船海洋ルネサンス国際連携センター（SORIC）, will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026!

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004566.000032407.html
- anchor: #n1507815
- Companies mentioned: 横浜国立大学、造船海洋ルネサンス国際連携センター（SORIC）、紀尾井フォーラム、新社会システム総合研究所、SSK

Facts:
- Approximately 500 events organized annually

## May'n’s exciting new insert song for the film “Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity: The Day the Sun Cried,” opening nationwide on Friday, July 24, is unveiled! It will also be available for download and streaming starting July 24!

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004997.000019470.html
- anchor: #n1507814
- Companies mentioned: 日本コロムビア株式会社、テレビ朝日、東映AG、東映

Facts:
- ¥2,750 (tax included)
- ¥4,400 (tax included)

## The summer sale for the action game “Touken Ranbu Warriors” is underway! The download version (Nintendo Switch™/PC DMM GAMES PLAYER/PC Steam®) is 50% off for a limited time!

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006364.000032953.html
- anchor: #n1507813
- Companies mentioned: 合同会社EXNOA、DMM GAMES、Nintendo Switch™、PC DMM GAMES PLAYER、PC Steam®、ニンテンドーeショップ、Steam®、コーエーテクモゲームス

Facts:
- 50%OFF
- Regular price: 8,778 yen (tax included)
- Sale price: 4,389 yen (tax included)
- Regular price: 6,424 yen (tax included)
- Sale price: 3,212 yen (tax included)
- Regular price: 15,202 yen (tax included)
- Sale price: 7,601 yen (tax included)
- Regular price: 4,488 yen (tax included)
- Sale price: 2,244 yen (tax included)
- Regular price: 1,403 yen (tax included)
- Sale price: 701 yen (tax included)
- Regular price: 935 yen (tax included)
- Sale price: 467 yen (tax included)
- Regular price: 330 yen each (tax included)
- Sale price: 165 yen each (tax included)
- Regular price: 220 yen each (tax included)

## The latest Muv-Luv title, “Muv-Luv Girls Garden,” welcomes a new SSR character, Mao Oga! The first half of the swimsuit event 【Fuuki Bōran Reputation】 begins!

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006376.000032953.html
- anchor: #n1507812
- Companies mentioned: 合同会社EXNOA、株式会社KMS、aNCHOR、Elements Garden

Facts:
- Event period: After maintenance on Tuesday, July 14
- Event period: After maintenance on Tuesday, July 14, through 4:59 on Tuesday, July 28
- Campaign period: Tuesday, July 14–Wednesday, Aug. 12, until 17:59
- Get a chance to win 10,000 DMM points every day!

## A campaign celebrating “Summer!! DMM GAMES Swimsuit Takeover! ’26” is underway in the idle idol RPG “STELLAR IDOL PROJECT”! Login bonuses and in-game coupons are being distributed!

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006378.000032953.html
- anchor: #n1507811
- Companies mentioned: Amazon

DMM GAMES is running a summer campaign in “STELLAR IDOL PROJECT.” In conjunction with the arrival of a new limited-time idol, login bonuses and coupons are being distributed. The campaign aims to strengthen user engagement.

## 【JAF Gifu】See facilities not usually open to the public! JAF Day’s “Backyard Tour” at 新穂高ロープウェイ returns for the first time in 2 years

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007274.000010088.html
- anchor: #n1507810
- Companies mentioned: 新穂高ロープウェイ

The JAF Gifu branch will hold a “Backyard Tour” at 新穂高ロープウェイ on Aug. 22, for the first time in 2 years. The tour gives members access to normally restricted facilities and spectacular views, supporting local tourism and strengthening member engagement.

## 【JAF Hiroshima】JAF booth to be set up at the “VICTOIRE CYCLE CUP Numata Driving School”

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007304.000010088.html
- anchor: #n1507809

The JAF Hiroshima branch will set up a booth at the cycling event “VICTOIRE CYCLE CUP” and provide traffic safety education. The booth will offer hands-on programs for children.

## 【JAF Fukushima】Let’s make a child safety license! ～Taking part in awareness-raising activities for the “Summer Traffic Accident Prevention Community-Wide Campaign”～

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007316.000010088.html
- anchor: #n1507808
- Companies mentioned: JAF（一般社団法人 日本自動車連盟）

The JAF Fukushima branch will hold a traffic safety event at Michi-no-Eki Fukushima on July 21, 2026. Through hands-on awareness activities for children, it will urge people to prevent accidents during summer vacation. The event aims to raise safety awareness through collaboration with the local community.

## The hit indie game “Mojibake,” a language-deciphering horror adventure, is finally getting a novelization! Fully supervised by original creator 八名木Games, the story follows attempts to communicate with horror boys while deciphering a mysterious language from another world.

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008617.000016756.html
- anchor: #n1507807
- Companies mentioned: 八名木Games、アニメイト、コミコミスタジオ、ステラワース

Frontier Works will release a novelization of the popular horror game “Mojibake” in August 2026. Fully supervised by original creator 八名木Games, the book also includes newly written content. A must-read for fans.

## Gamba and friends, along with the white devil Noroi, appear at Shosen! A pop-up shop for the anime “The Adventures of Gamba” will open at all Shosen stores starting Friday, Aug. 7!

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008637.000016756.html
- anchor: #n1507806
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社トムス・エンタテインメント、有限会社ハードコアチョコレート、株式会社書泉

Shosen will hold a “The Adventures of Gamba” pop-up store at all its locations starting Aug. 7, 2026. The store will sell exclusive merchandise and collaboration T-shirts, drawing anime fans.

## WOWOW will broadcast and stream a 3-consecutive-month special starting in August, kicking off with the New York show on Creepy Nuts’ first North American tour and exploring their appeal and career.

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008847.000001355.html
- anchor: #n1507805

WOWOW will air a 3-consecutive-month special starting in August featuring Creepy Nuts’ first North American tour, including the New York show. It will share the story of their rise in Japan and abroad and strengthen their position as global artists.

## “CL・EL 2026-27 Season Pass” goes on sale July 16 at the new price of ¥12,100!

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008850.000001355.html
- anchor: #n1507804

WOWOW has cut the price of its European soccer season pass from ¥19,800 to ¥12,100, with sales starting July 16, 2026. The move aims to attract new viewers and expand its fan base.

## For those who want to become wizards: “Magic Wand Kit Made with a Secret Purple Crystal” now on sale!

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009204.000002535.html
- anchor: #n1507803
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社学研ホールディングス

Gakken will release the “Magic Wand Kit Made with a Secret Purple Crystal” on July 1, 2026. The kit has been making waves on social media and lets users enjoy a magical experience through experiments and crafts.

## “2026 Summer Elementary School Event: Great Summer Adventure Ice Candy Road” to be held

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009220.000002535.html
- anchor: #n1507802
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社学研スタディエ、株式会社学研ホールディングス

Gakken Studie will hold “Great Summer Adventure Ice Candy Road,” an RPG-style learning event for elementary school students, in summer 2026. It aims to help students maintain study habits and support parents.

## KADOKAWA’s entertainment web magazine “メクリメクル” celebrates its 1st anniversary! Packed with reader participation projects, new serials, book releases and more

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019702.000007006.html
- anchor: #n1507801
- Companies mentioned: KADOKAWA

KADOKAWA’s web magazine “メクリメクル” has announced reader participation projects, new serials and book releases to mark its 1st anniversary. The move aims to strengthen engagement with fans.

## “Tokorozawa Sakura Town Summer Festival 2026” to be held! A beer garden, bon odori dancing, fair stalls and food trucks will all be there.

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019748.000007006.html
- anchor: #n1507800
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社角川メディアハウス

KADOKAWA and Kadokawa Media House will hold the “Tokorozawa Sakura Town Summer Festival 2026” on Aug. 8 and 9, 2026. The event will feature a beer garden, bon odori dancing, fair stalls and food trucks, and is drawing attention as a local summer tradition.

## Survey of 317 companies on attitudes toward easing working-hour regulations: About 70% support Prime Minister Takaichi’s instruction to consider easing restrictions, while about 20% oppose it. Respondents voiced concerns about health damage and a return to a workplace culture that rewards long hours.

- Published: 2026-07-15T11:58:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001238.000000725.html
- anchor: #n1507538
- Companies mentioned: エン株式会社、人事のミカタ、高市早苗、上野賢一郎

Facts:
- Responses received from 317 HR representatives
- About 70% gave a positive assessment
- About 30% said it would “cause problems” for their company
- About 40% said “overtime hours are trending downward”

## From “having my fortune told” to “being able to tell fortunes myself”: Online fortune-teller agency タロットアーツ joins the new app テラミー

- Published: 2026-07-15T11:57:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000186892.html
- anchor: #n1507539
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社タロットアーツ、株式会社ステラ、テラミー、Stella

Facts:
- Starting Tuesday, July 7, 2026

## 【ハイアット リージェンシー 東京】“Crossroads Kitchen” celebrates its 1st anniversary

- Published: 2026-07-15T11:57:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000149320.html
- anchor: #n1507540
- Companies mentioned: ハイアット リージェンシー 東京、ハイアット リージェンシー、バー「オードヴィー」、Royal Brackla、Bacardi

Facts:
- 期間：2026年8月21日（金）～8月28日（金）
- Date and time: Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, from 16:00
- Lunch: Monday–Thursday ¥7,100 / Friday–Sunday ¥7,800 (tax and service included)
- Dinner: Monday–Thursday ¥9,600 / Friday–Sunday ¥10,500 (tax and service included)
- Price: ¥9,000 (tax and service included)
- Price: ¥10,000 (tax and service included); event package (includes 4 cocktails)

## 【Shizuoka Lantern Night】Launch a lantern into the night sky at a major festival. We’re inviting submissions of your wishes and stories about wishes that came true!

- Published: 2026-07-15T11:55:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000181.000101362.html
- anchor: #n1507541
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社nonii、アイスフェス＆アジアン夜市 SHIZUOKA 2026

Facts:
- 開催日程： 2026年7月24日（金）・25日（土）・26日（日）18:30〜21:00（ランタンナイト実施時間）
- Advance tickets: ¥450 (tax included)
- Tickets at the door: ¥500 (tax included)
- With money-back guarantee: ¥6,980
- Same-day ticket: ¥7,500

## “Quality should be proven, not just claimed.” Lab-grown diamond brand Vela Diamond, which includes an IGI grading report as standard with every product, opens its official online store

- Published: 2026-07-15T11:55:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000184220.html
- anchor: #n1507542
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社DiAnchor、Vela Diamond、IGI（International Gemological Institute）

Facts:
- Opens Wednesday, July 15, 2026
- Price range: ¥78,000–¥428,000

## Summer vacation special! JAPAN C.R.C. launches a “30% OFF light camper van campaign”!

- Published: 2026-07-15T11:55:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000047.000175731.html
- anchor: #n1507543
- Companies mentioned: JAPAN C.R.C.、キャンピングカー株式会社、東京C.R.C.、千葉C.R.C.、埼玉川口C.R.C.

Facts:
- 30% OFF
- ¥96,800 (tax included)
- ¥67,760 (tax included)
- Save ¥29,040!

## 【2 bottles guaranteed × chance to win both Taketsuru 21-year-old and Hibiki 21-year-old!!】New “Lucky Draw for a Super-High Chance to Win, Part 1,” limited to 220 entries, goes on sale July 14

- Published: 2026-07-15T11:54:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000167.000145472.html
- anchor: #n1507544
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アップライジング、タチバナE酒販、Amazon、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング、宮崎どげんかせんとい館

Facts:
- Limited to 220 entries
- 12,999 yen (tax included, free shipping)
- July 14, 2026

## ＼The “Summer Hokkaido Fair” is back this year, with a “summer festival” theme／Enjoy 13 days of Hokkaido cuisine, from classic summer festival favorites to “exceptional chilled sweets” perfect for hot days

- Published: 2026-07-15T11:54:17+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003844.000025003.html
- anchor: #n1507545
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 大丸松坂屋百貨店、大丸福岡天神店、北海道一直売、夕張あきんど屋、小樽なると屋、北海道観光物産興社、ヤマサ宮原、ISHIYA、札幌農学校、K.L.I.M SAPPORO、暁パティスリーフルタ、AGREETS、札幌千秋庵、小樽洋菓子舗 ルタオ、ロイズ、北海道バターのいとこ、らーめん獅子王、札幌ラーメン武蔵、北海道網走水産、鱗幸食品、多聞天、汐音、旭川駅立売商会、やきにくれすとらん沙蘭、十勝豚丼こうふく

Facts:
- Jumbo squid rice (medium) (1 piece) ¥1,296 including tax
- Grilled corn (1 ear) ¥594 including tax
- Half fried young chicken (1 piece) ¥1,230 including tax
- Draft beer (Daisetsu Pilsner) (1 glass) ¥800 including tax
- Scallop fritters (100 g) ¥702 including tax
- Yubari melon smoothie (1 glass) ¥702 including tax

## First-ever FootGolf Youth World Cup to be held! 5 young Japanese national team players head to Germany in pursuit of the world title!

- Published: 2026-07-15T11:52:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000056.000151152.html
- anchor: #n1507546
- Companies mentioned: 国際フットゴルフ連盟（FIFG）、ジーク、Golfclub Erzgebirge - Golfpark Gahlenz、一般社団法人日本フットゴルフ協会

Facts:
- The competition will be contested over 3 tough days of stroke play
- The sport is already played in more than 40 countries, mainly in Europe and North America
- The 3rd World Cup was held, with about 500 participants from 33 countries
- The 4th tournament was held in Orlando, Florida, with about 1,000 participants from 39 countries
- FootGolf can already be played at nearly 600 courses
- The number in the UK alone exceeds 200
- There are approximately 30 courses in Japan where footgolf can be played

## Seeking trial participants for the “Scalp Care Hair Brush”

- Published: 2026-07-15T11:51:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000171910.html
- anchor: #n1507547
- Companies mentioned: TOUCHBeauty株式会社

Facts:
- Worth ¥32,780
- 3 winners selected by lottery
- Charging time: about 2.5 hours or less
- Operating time: about 90 minutes or more

## Specialized service to arrange executive company housing for 1.15 million profitable companies launches in Osaka

- Published: 2026-07-15T11:50:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000187224.html
- anchor: #n1507548
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社トラストワン、国税庁

Facts:
- There are 1,153,514 companies reporting profits
- I contributed ¥30,000 a month to my parents’ household to help support the family

## Just speak to get work carried out and managed.

- Published: 2026-07-15T11:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000186766.html
- anchor: #n1507551
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社VanCreworth、Maskeel、テックビルド

Facts:
- From ¥18,000 per month (before tax)
- 30-day free trial

## Bandai launches a new series of extra-large acrylic stands measuring over 40 cm! Reservations open for items that may help you study or work while the idols from “ドリフェス！R” watch over you!

- Published: 2026-07-15T11:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000946.000055569.html
- anchor: #n1507550
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社バンダイ、バンダイナムコスタジオ、ドリフェス！R

Facts:
- Height: about 35 cm–45 cm
- Price: ¥12,100 (tax included; shipping and handling fees charged separately)
- Reservations open at 12:00 on Wednesday, July 15, 2026
- Scheduled to ship in September 2026

## 【Seahorses Mikawa】Kubota and other players to serve as instructors on 7/31! “B.DUNK KIDS PROJECT 2026” for elementary school students to be held; lottery applications open

- Published: 2026-07-15T11:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001184.000097825.html
- anchor: #n1507549
- Companies mentioned: シーホース三河株式会社、集英社、ジャパン・プロフェッショナル・バスケットボールリーグ

Facts:
- Capacity
- Application deadline

## Fluffy shaved ice with no power, and julienne vegetables in 10 seconds as the late-summer heat fades. The “two-in-one” rotary slicer ranks No. 1 on Amazon’s New Releases list (as of July 14, 2026).

- Published: 2026-07-15T11:49:44+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000172026.html
- anchor: #n1507552
- Companies mentioned: ムーンフォックス株式会社、Amazon

Facts:
- Ranked No. 1 on Amazon’s New Releases list (※1)
- Julienne 1 carrot in about 10 seconds (※2)
- Price: List price 4,980 yen (tax included)
- Amazon customer reviews: 4.6 stars

## 株式会社リウゼン establishes subsidiary TRAX合同会社 to handle delivery operations; corporate website also receives a complete overhaul

- Published: 2026-07-15T11:47:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000185831.html
- anchor: #n1507553
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リウゼン、TRAX合同会社、ROS株式会社、酒井美和氏、平良信美、名護やんばるメモリアルパーク

Facts:
- 6 vehicles supporting deliveries

## “A new option for managing health issues”: Healthcare webinar on gut-health habits based on your own data to be held on Aug. 20 (Thu.)

- Published: 2026-07-15T11:46:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000436.000070819.html
- anchor: #n1507554
- Companies mentioned: 東海電子株式会社

Facts:
- Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026
- 10:00〜11:00

## [Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture] Metallo Balance Test, which assesses cancer and cognitive impairment (MCI: mild cognitive impairment) risk with just 6 mL of blood, begins accepting appointments at 大野東クリニック in August

- Published: 2026-07-15T11:45:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000035.000182526.html
- anchor: #n1507555
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社レナテック、大野東クリニック

Facts:
- 17 trace elements in the blood
- Cumulative number of people tested: 100,000
- Cancer risk test: ¥19,800 (tax included)
- Cognitive risk test: ¥19,800 (tax included)
- Combined cancer and cognitive risk test: ¥24,200 (tax included)

## Fastly joins DIMPACT to promote digital sustainability

- Published: 2026-07-15T11:45:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000074.000037639.html
- anchor: #n1507556
- Companies mentioned: Fastly, Inc.、DIMPACT、SLR Consulting、日本経済新聞社、ぐるなび、サイバーエージェント、Reddit、Universal Music Group

## What article headlines does generative AI cite when recommending products? Optyino.ai analyzes 18,218 AI responses; comparison-focused headlines account for 85.1%

- Published: 2026-07-15T11:45:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000124655.html
- anchor: #n1507557
- Companies mentioned: Optyino.ai、Claude、Perplexity、Bing Copilot、ChatGPT、Gemini、Grok

Facts:
- Analysis of 18,218 AI responses
- A total of 167,913 citation URLs identified
- Comparison-focused headlines account for 85.1%
- Official and product information headlines account for 10.7%
- “Recommendations” account for 63.4%
- “Latest/year” accounts for 53.0%
- “Rankings” account for 28.9%
- “Reviews and reputation” account for just 1.7%

## MLB美聯投手群全面壓制 明星賽4比0完封國聯

- Published: 2026-07-15T14:47:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607150135.aspx
- anchor: #n1509595
- Companies mentioned: MLB、ニューヨーク・ヤンキース、ロサンゼルス・ドジャース、シカゴ・ホワイトソックス

The American League blanked the National League 4-0 at the 96th MLB All-Star Game. Dominant pitching and Bellinger’s performance stood out as the AL recorded its first shutout win in 11 years.

## Transit passengers affecting Taiwan-Kinmen flights; Chen Yu-jen urges more seats reserved for residents

- Published: 2026-07-15T14:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607150137.aspx
- anchor: #n1509593

金門立委陳玉珍因中轉旅客激增導致台金航班緊張，要求民航局提高居民保留機位至4成，並調升金門商港服務費至460元，以保障在地居民權益。

## Jewelry works by artist Chen Chih-chuan on display at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco

- Published: 2026-07-15T14:44:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202607150136.aspx
- anchor: #n1509594

Taiwanese jewelry artist 陳智権 is exhibiting the “Eternal Garden” series at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. The exhibition brings the fusion of Eastern philosophy and innovative craftsmanship to an international audience and promotes cultural exchange between Taiwan and the United States.

## Welcoming a wave of African penguin chicks, Taipei Zoo artificially hatches 6

- Published: 2026-07-15T14:43:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607150134.aspx
- anchor: #n1509596

The Taipei Zoo has successfully bred 6 black-footed penguin chicks through artificial incubation. The effort aims to conserve the endangered species and maintain genetic diversity; the chicks are expected to go on public display this summer.

## Bavi typhoon day off sparks controversy; Lin Po-feng says positions should not be decided for political purposes

- Published: 2026-07-15T14:41:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607150133.aspx
- anchor: #n1509597

三三会 chairman 林伯豐 criticized the politicization of closure criteria during Typhoon Bavi, arguing that safety and welfare should take priority. He also proposed increasing the share of nuclear power to ensure stable electricity supplies.

## Cijin Ferry Station makes a fresh debut, creating a new landmark for Kaohsiung as an ocean city

- Published: 2026-07-15T14:38:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607150131.aspx
- anchor: #n1509477
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市輪船公司

Kaohsiung’s Cijin Ferry Station has completed renovations and reopened under the concept “A Gateway of Light,” improving the waiting area and tourism facilities. Mayor Chen Chi-mai hopes to attract visitors and strengthen the city’s image.

## Kindergarten substitute teacher indicted over dragging 2-year-old, causing injury

- Published: 2026-07-15T14:37:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607150130.aspx
- anchor: #n1509478

A Taipei kindergarten substitute teacher has been indicted on charges including obstructing the development of a child after dragging a 2-year-old and injuring the child’s head. The case has highlighted oversight gaps in early childhood education and drawn public attention.

## French Office in Taipei Director Franck Paris to leave Taiwan; president awards him the Order of Brilliant Star with Grand Cordon

- Published: 2026-07-15T14:36:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607150129.aspx
- anchor: #n1509479
- Companies mentioned: 志聖工業、鴻海

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te awarded the Order of Brilliant Star with Grand Cordon to Franck Paris, director of the French Office in Taipei, in recognition of his contributions to deepening political, cultural and technological cooperation between Taiwan and France. The move underscores the strategic elevation of Taiwan-France ties and carries significant diplomatic importance.

## 14 counties and cities brace for high temperatures; Changhua reaches 37.5 degrees in the afternoon

- Published: 2026-07-15T14:35:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607150128.aspx
- anchor: #n1509480
- Companies mentioned: 中央気象署

High-temperature alerts have been issued for 14 counties and cities in Taiwan, with extreme heat of 38 degrees forecast particularly in Changhua County. The Central Weather Administration has urged vigilance against heatstroke and fire risks.

## British polar research vessel heads to Greenland to study effects of glacier melt in a project costing nearly NT$900 million

- Published: 2026-07-15T14:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607150127.aspx
- anchor: #n1509481
- Companies mentioned: British Antarctic Survey、National Oceanography Centre

An international team led by the British Antarctic Survey is heading to Greenland to investigate the effects of glacier melt. The impact of climate change on Atlantic circulation is a concern, making the research scientifically significant.

## Yunlin teams up with Gogolook and Hon Hai to combat AI scams; detection system proactively takes down ads

- Published: 2026-07-15T14:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607150126.aspx
- anchor: #n1509492
- Companies mentioned: Gogolook、鴻海科技集團

Yunlin County is partnering with Gogolook and Hon Hai to introduce a system that uses AI to automatically detect and remove scam ads, aiming to prevent harm to residents.

## Keelung project probe alleges bid-rigging and bribery; prosecutors and investigators question councilor surnamed Tseng and 24 others

- Published: 2026-07-15T14:23:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607150125.aspx
- anchor: #n1509362

Prosecutors suspect bid-rigging and bribery in public works in Keelung City and have questioned 24 people, including a city councilor surnamed Tseng and contractors. Concerns over collusion between politics and government have shaken public trust.

## Air Force officers and NCOs implicated in alleged Chinese spy case; 3 defendants sentenced to 2 to 8 and a half years

- Published: 2026-07-15T14:21:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607150123.aspx
- anchor: #n1509364
- Companies mentioned: 空軍第七飛行訓練聯隊、空軍第六雷達中隊、空軍第二聯隊、銀行、高雄左營某銀樓

Facts:
- Accepted NT$200,000 in bribes
- 獲取20萬5000元賄賂（含免除10萬元債務）
- 提領地下匯兌管道匯入的100多萬元現金

## Lee Szu-chuan proposes oral health care for all ages; Su Chiao-hui advocates full subsidies for dentures

- Published: 2026-07-15T14:21:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607150124.aspx
- anchor: #n1509363

New Taipei mayoral candidates Lee Szu-chuan and Su Chiao-hui have put forward oral health care proposals, with Lee focusing on subsidies for low- and middle-income households and Su advocating full subsidies. Their positions reflect intensifying competition over policies for an aging population.

## Survey: Fund managers cautiously optimistic about the second half, highlight 4 bright spots

- Published: 2026-07-15T14:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607150122.aspx
- anchor: #n1509247
- Companies mentioned: 基富通證券

Facts:
- JkoPay recently surveyed 8 well-known domestic fund companies
- U.S. and Asia-Pacific stocks came next, each favored by 4 firms.

## Joint defense exercise: Army M110 self-propelled howitzers conduct fire strikes in key areas

- Published: 2026-07-15T14:17:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607150121.aspx
- anchor: #n1509248
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- 2 light tactical vehicles
- 4 medium tactical vehicles
- 2 M110A2 self-propelled howitzers
- 8 artillery soldiers

## Beat the summer heat in Nantou: area in front of 竹山鎮公所 transformed into a large water park

- Published: 2026-07-15T14:12:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607150120.aspx
- anchor: #n1509249
- Companies mentioned: 竹山鎮公所

Facts:
- 竹山鎮公所 to hold water festival on the 18th and 19th
- 竹山鎮公所, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the 18th and 19th
- The event is suitable for children ages 3 to 12, accompanied by a parent or guardian

## Kaohsiung City Library honors volunteers; 3 members of the Lin family receive awards for more than 20 years of service

- Published: 2026-07-15T14:10:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607150119.aspx
- anchor: #n1509250
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市立圖書館

Facts:
- 3 members of one family
- More than 20 years of service
- More than 1,500 volunteers
- More than 1,300 storytelling sessions held
- Nearly 9,000 hours in total
- More than 8,000 cumulative hours of service

## Hsu Jo-hsi undergoes disc surgery; return to the team expected in 2 to 3 months

- Published: 2026-07-15T14:09:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607150118.aspx
- anchor: #n1509251
- Companies mentioned: 福岡軟銀鷹隊、軟銀球團、日職、棒協

Facts:
- A return is expected to take 2 to 3 months
- 本季在日職一軍總計6場先發出賽
- Pitched 30.2 innings
- Allowed 17 earned runs
- 2-3 record
- A 4.99 ERA

## Social worker indicted for allegedly embezzling more than NT$580,000 from a placement case

- Published: 2026-07-15T14:07:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607150117.aspx
- anchor: #n1509132
- Companies mentioned: 桃園某社福協會

A social worker in New Taipei City has been indicted for embezzling 587,000 yen from a protected client’s bank account. The worker has admitted to the allegations, and the loss of public trust has become a concern.

## Yushan National Park joins forces with Chroma Foundation to support research on the Alishan salamander

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607150116.aspx
- anchor: #n1509016
- Companies mentioned: 致茂文教基金會、台灣大哥大基金會、國票金融控股股份公司

Yushan National Park Headquarters and 致茂文教基金會 signed a memorandum of cooperation to jointly support research on the Alishan salamander. The move strengthens collaboration between businesses and the public sector and raises public awareness of biodiversity and climate change.

## Paramount’s Warner deal hits another obstacle as U.S. writers’ union alleges antitrust violations

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:57:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607150115.aspx
- anchor: #n1509017
- Companies mentioned: Netflix、Disney、CBS News、CNN、Paramount Pictures、Warner Bros.

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has sued over Paramount and Skydance’s acquisition of Warner, alleging it violates antitrust law. The deal is raising concerns about its adverse effects on writers’ jobs and creativity.

## Hotai Leasing: Revenue could reach NT$30 billion this year; Taiwan core business outlook bright

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607150113.aspx
- anchor: #n1509019
- Companies mentioned: 和泰車、Enterprise Mobility、HAA勁拍中心、HOT大聯盟、abc好車網

Hotai Leasing is expected to list in early August, with an underwriting price of NT$42 per share. Revenue could reach NT$30 billion this year, while profits from its core Taiwan business are expected to grow by double digits. The company will also continue investing in AI and green energy.

## A new AI era is near, DeepMind CEO urges creation of oversight mechanisms

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:53:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202607150114.aspx
- anchor: #n1509018
- Companies mentioned: Google DeepMind

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis predicts that artificial general intelligence (AGI) will emerge within a few years and advocates establishing an AI oversight agency in the United States. He stressed its significance as a turning point for civilization.

## Responding to teachers’ groups, Lai Jui-lung signs pledge; Ko Chih-en promises to work with frontline teachers

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:52:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607150112.aspx
- anchor: #n1509020

The Kaohsiung Education Union put forward 6 major demands for education reform. Mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung signed a pledge to support them all, while Ko Chih-en promised to work with frontline teachers. The move highlights the importance of education issues in local elections.

## Lithuanian presidential adviser: Improving ties with China is not a priority for the new government

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:51:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607150111.aspx
- anchor: #n1509031

Lithuania’s new government has made clear that improving ties with China is not its top priority. With tensions continuing over the Taiwan representative office issue, support for Ukraine is at the center of its diplomacy.

## Civic groups put forward demands on housing, childcare and labor; to meet with mayoral candidates in the 6 special municipalities

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:46:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607150110.aspx
- anchor: #n1508901

Several civic groups are urging the six special municipalities set to receive more funding under amendments to the Fiscal Revenue and Expenditure Allocation Act to invest in housing, childcare and labor policies. They are also pressing mayoral candidates to make specific pledges through dialogue.

## Flooding in Guangxi: Taiwan Affairs Office says Taiwan businesses in the area suffered economic losses of varying degrees

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:45:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607150109.aspx
- anchor: #n1508902

Flooding in Guangxi and other parts of China has caused financial losses for Taiwanese businesses. The Taiwan Affairs Office has pledged support and is assisting with the resumption of work and production. The safety of Taiwan residents has been confirmed.

## FIFA president faces complaint to International Olympic Committee over alleged rules breach in Balogun red-card case

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:42:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607150108.aspx
- anchor: #n1508903
- Companies mentioned: FIFA、International Olympic Committee、FairSquare

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been reported to the International Olympic Committee over suspicions that he suspended the enforcement of player Balogun’s suspension at the request of President Trump. The case has raised concerns about violations of political neutrality.

## Iran’s Revolutionary Guard: Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the U.S. stops its aggression

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:36:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607150107.aspx
- anchor: #n1508783

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has declared it will close the Strait of Hormuz as long as what it calls U.S. “aggression” continues, and warned of retaliation against all of the Middle East’s oil export routes. The threat is raising serious concerns about the stability of global energy supplies.

## Directorate-General of Personnel Administration: 99.8% of civil servants have signed declarations denying Chinese citizenship; 95 have not, with no adverse action

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:33:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607150106.aspx
- anchor: #n1508784

Taiwan’s Executive Yuan Directorate-General of Personnel Administration has pushed civil servants to sign declarations that they do not hold Chinese citizenship. A total of 99.8% have signed, while 95 have not, but they have faced no penalties. A 4% pay raise for military personnel, public school teachers and civil servants, along with a plan to increase allowances, has also been approved.

## CH-47SD carries troops from Combined Arms Battalion 564 to strengthen coordinated operations

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:31:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607150104.aspx
- anchor: #n1508786

Taiwan’s 4th Operational Zone conducted a joint defense exercise, airlifting the 564th Brigade by CH-47SD helicopter. The exercise tested the effectiveness of rapid mobility and coordination among military branches.

## U.S. forces in Iraq to complete withdrawal by September 30

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:31:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607150105.aspx
- anchor: #n1508785
- Companies mentioned: 雪佛龍、TI Capital、UCC公司

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and U.S. President Donald Trump reached an agreement for U.S. forces to withdraw from Iraq by September 30, in exchange for large-scale U.S. corporate investment in areas including energy. The move will affect Middle Eastern geopolitics and the energy landscape.

## Special law on delivery workers takes effect July 21; Uber Eats introduces instant earnings withdrawals

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:30:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607150103.aspx
- anchor: #n1508787

Uber Eats has announced its partner support plan for the second half of 2026, including instant payout of earnings and expansion of “優快送” service areas, in response to the Delivery Service Act taking effect on July 21. The plan aims to strengthen delivery workers’ safety and income flexibility.

## 林口長庚連9年蟬聯最賺醫院 中國附醫本業奪冠

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607150100.aspx
- anchor: #n1508800
- Companies mentioned: 林口長庚医院、中国医药大学附属医院、高雄医学大学附属医院、台中荣民总医院、台北荣民总医院、台大医院、成大医院、中山附医、义守大学医院、大林慈济医院、和信治癌中心医院

Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital has been the most profitable hospital for 9 consecutive years, but its overall surplus narrowed as dividend income fell. China Medical University Hospital has topped the medical business rankings for 11 consecutive years. Kaohsiung Municipal Siaogang Hospital’s Gangshan branch recorded the biggest loss due to the high costs of opening a new hospital.

## DPP: Government’s 3 lines of defense protect food safety; regrets KMT and TPP focus only on political theater

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607150101.aspx
- anchor: #n1508799
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、民眾黨

民進黨批評國民黨與民眾黨將食安議題政治化，強調政府已建立三道防線確保食品安全，並呼籲回歸理性監督。

## Taipei Chamber Singers marks 20 years of boundary-free performances, using voice to express life

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202607150102.aspx
- anchor: #n1508798

Taipei Chamber Singers is marking the 20th anniversary of “Choral Music Without Limits” with a “Geometry of Sound and Light” concert on July 17, showcasing an exploration of the art of sound and its international influence.

## Yoon Suk Yeol appeals after receiving 2-year prison sentence in first-instance ruling over free polling

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:27:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607150099.aspx
- anchor: #n1508668

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to 2 years in prison at trial for receiving free opinion polls. Yoon has appealed, arguing that the facts were wrongly determined. The suspected violation of the Political Funds Act has sent ripples through the political world.

## DPP lawmakers question use of Chinese products in attendance system; National Police Agency says they have all been discontinued

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:26:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607150098.aspx
- anchor: #n1508669
- Companies mentioned: エントロピー・ベース（ZKTeco）、ARMATURA TECH CO., Ltd.

Democratic Progressive Party legislator 林俊憲 said government agencies including the Metropolitan Police Department and the Coast Guard Administration are using Chinese-made biometric devices. The Metropolitan Police Department has already stopped using them.

## 嘉義高鐵聯外輕軌 民眾黨團籲政院速核預算

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607150096.aspx
- anchor: #n1508553
- Companies mentioned: 民眾黨、行政院、台積電

Facts:
- 行政院長卓榮泰曾承諾興建高鐵嘉義站聯外輕軌的經費372億元「中央全額負擔」
- Annual combined ridership at Chiayi High Speed Rail Station and TRA exceeds 14 million
- The 12 million annual ridership target set at the time

## China Airlines’ Fukuoka route marks 50 years, expanding service across northern, central and southern Kyushu

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607150097.aspx
- anchor: #n1508552
- Companies mentioned: 中華航空、福岡機場公司

Facts:
- A total of 22 weekly flights from Taoyuan and Kaohsiung to Fukuoka
- 36 weekly flights to Japan’s Kyushu region

## 台灣人7月以來赴陸10人失聯 國台辦否認

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:17:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607150095.aspx
- anchor: #n1508554
- Companies mentioned: 陸委會、國台辦、朱鳳蓮

Facts:
- 10 new cases of Taiwanese people going missing after traveling to mainland China since July
- From 2024 through July 9 this year, a total of 385 Taiwanese people went missing, were detained for questioning or had their personal freedom restricted after traveling to China
- A cumulative total of more than 11.7 million visits
- A total of 160 cases of people having their personal freedom restricted after traveling to mainland China in the past 2 years

## 台大醫院數位與智慧醫療國際研討會 聚焦人機協作

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:12:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607150094.aspx
- anchor: #n1508555
- Companies mentioned: 台大醫院、德國心臟中心（DHZC）

Facts:
- More than 300 domestic and international experts in fields including medicine and artificial intelligence were invited

## Dramatic climate shifts in the UK as heatwave sunshine repeatedly breaks records

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:12:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607150093.aspx
- anchor: #n1508556
- Companies mentioned: 英國氣象局、馬莎百貨、歐洲之星

Facts:
- The average maximum temperature across spring and summer in the UK rose by 2.1 degrees Celsius
- Total sunshine hours reached 125% of the 1991-2020 average
- The UK coastline has also not been spared. Surrounding waters experienced a marine heatwave lasting 297 days in 2025
- The UK's climate warms by about 0.25 degrees Celsius every 10 years
- Food and clothing retailer 馬莎百貨 (Marks & Spencer) recently announced an investment in equipment capable of withstanding temperatures of up to 45 degrees Celsius
- 歐洲之星 (Eurostar) will also upgrade the air-conditioning systems on its high-speed trains crossing the English Channel, raising their heat tolerance from the current 45 degrees Celsius to 55 degrees Celsius

## Taipei Youth Ideal Living Festival kicks off on the 25th, with 8 acts performing in Xinyi

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:11:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607150092.aspx
- anchor: #n1508567
- Companies mentioned: 芒果醬、溫蒂漫步、公館青少年

Facts:
- 8 acts
- More than 30 youth performance groups
- More than 35 brands

## Driver hits and injures 2 schoolchildren during lunch break, Wanrong Township Office employee refuses breath test

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:07:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607150091.aspx
- anchor: #n1508437

A contract worker at the Wanrong Township Office in Hualien County allegedly struck 2 elementary schoolchildren while driving under the influence during lunch break, seriously injuring them. The worker refused a breath test and later tested negative in a blood test, but was referred to prosecutors on suspicion of dangerous driving. The responses of the administration and police are under scrutiny.

## Russian forces pound central Ukraine; UN reports June casualties hit a monthly record

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:06:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607150090.aspx
- anchor: #n1508438
- Companies mentioned: 中央通訊社

Russian long-range missile attacks killed 293 civilians and injured 1,990 in Ukraine in June, the highest monthly toll since April 2022. The United Nations has warned that the humanitarian crisis is worsening.

## New Taiwan dollar falls 2.4 cents at midday, provisionally closing at 32.196

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:05:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607150089.aspx
- anchor: #n1508439
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- Provisionally closes at 32.196
- Falls 2.4 cents
- Trading volume of US$700 million
- Opened at 32.11 yuan
- High of 32.1
- Low of 32.212

## Tainan Irwin mangoes bring fragrance to Japanese school; Hofu students send thank-you illustrations

- Published: 2026-07-15T13:02:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607150088.aspx
- anchor: #n1508440

Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che gifted Irwin mangoes to students in Hofu, Japan, promoting agricultural exports and city diplomacy. The students returned the gesture with an illustrated book, deepening friendship between Taiwan and Japan.

## UK announces social media curfew for teenagers, banning use from late night until early morning

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:58:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607150087.aspx
- anchor: #n1508329
- Companies mentioned: Instagram、臉書、Snapchat、TikTok、YouTube、AI

Facts:
- Ban on social media use by children under 16
- 16- and 17-year-olds
- The changes are expected to take effect in early 2027

## Commercial autonomous vehicles develop rapidly in Shenzhen, with 331 delivery routes

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:57:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607150086.aspx
- anchor: #n1508330
- Companies mentioned: 京東物流

中国・深圳で商用無人車の夜間配送路線が331本に達し、物流効率化と交通緩和が進む。京東物流などが実用化を推進しており、都市のスマート化が加速している。

## At an event hosted by the General Chamber of Commerce, Cho Jung-tai says he will help Taiwanese businesses expand into more trustworthy international markets

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:56:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607150085.aspx
- anchor: #n1508331

Premier 卓榮泰 attended a meeting of the Asian Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce Federation and said the government would support Taiwanese businesses in developing international markets. He also emphasized the development of emerging fields such as semiconductors and AI.

## Problematic cooking oil products return to shelves; Hou You-yi says source of the problem must first be clarified

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:52:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607150084.aspx
- anchor: #n1508332
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂

New Taipei City Mayor 侯友宜 stressed that tracing the source and ensuring transparent tracking are essential to prevent the resale of tainted oil products. He called for cooperation between central and local governments to ensure food safety.

## China's second-quarter GDP grows 4.3% year on year, its lowest in 3 and a half years

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:49:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607150083.aspx
- anchor: #n1508333

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## Taiwan's premium mangoes enter Europe for the first time; exporters confident in the LV of the mango world

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:45:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607150082.aspx
- anchor: #n1508214
- Companies mentioned: 台湾自然屋

Taiwanese premium mangoes have been exported to Europe for the first time. The industry hopes their flavor will overcome their high price, in a development drawing attention as agriculture becomes more international.

## System failure at Japan's frozen food giant disrupts restaurants and supermarkets

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:45:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607150081.aspx
- anchor: #n1508215
- Companies mentioned: 日冷公司、Nichirei、日本肯德基、永旺、AEON、Nichirei Logistics、FLO PRESTIGE、York-Benimaru

Facts:
- About 5000 corporate customers
- About 140 logistics sites across Japan
- About 7000 trucks

## 中聯油脂 case: Cho Jung-tai says central and local governments will work together to clarify the matter and face it together

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:43:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607150080.aspx
- anchor: #n1508216
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂

Amid the carcinogenic oil issue involving 中聯油脂, Premier 卓榮泰 has called for the truth to be uncovered through central-local cooperation. Taichung Mayor 盧秀燕 has criticized the central government’s response and called for political accountability.

## Summer travel fair opens this weekend; EVA Air and high-speed rail offer promotions

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607150079.aspx
- anchor: #n1508217
- Companies mentioned: 長榮航空、台灣高鐵

Taiwan’s summer travel fair is being held over the weekend, with 長榮航空 and Taiwan High Speed Rail announcing summer promotions. As travel demand recovers, airlines and rail operators are actively seeking to stimulate tourism.

## Judge Chang Hao-ming falsely claimed his account was hacked; Judicial Discipline Court orders 6 months' salary forfeited

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607150077.aspx
- anchor: #n1507985

Kaohsiung District Court Judge Chang Hao-ming, after his transfer request was denied, posted on a judges' forum and then falsely claimed his account had been hacked to delete the post. The Judicial Discipline Court ordered 6 months' salary forfeited. The action damaged public confidence in the judiciary and highlighted issues of judicial ethics.