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

## Traffic sources account for most elevated air pollution; Environment Ministry and other agencies discuss solutions

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607150078.aspx
- anchor: #n1507984

Taiwan's Environment Ministry said elevated air pollution at heights of 500 meters to 2 kilometers mainly comes from traffic sources, and that it has begun discussions on solutions with the Ministry of Transportation and Communications at vice-ministerial level. The move is significant for urban air pollution control.

## Qiaotou prosecutors bust airborne drug smuggling; French man had 101 heroin capsules concealed in his abdomen

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:22:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607150076.aspx
- anchor: #n1507986
- Companies mentioned: 橋頭地方法院、高雄市警察局、移民署

A French man attempting to enter the country with 101 heroin capsules concealed inside his body was caught at Taoyuan Airport. Prosecutors requested his detention, which the court approved, highlighting the realities of international drug smuggling.

## Spain reaches World Cup final; Madrid fans celebrate excitedly into the night

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607150075.aspx
- anchor: #n1507987

Spain beat France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinals to reach the final for the first time in 16 years. Madrid residents celebrated late into the night by the river with music and dancing. The national achievement has raised hopes of making history in the final.

## 新加坡法院裁定彭博報導誹謗2部長 判賠1140萬元

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:19:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607150074.aspx
- anchor: #n1507869
- Companies mentioned: 彭博、彭博新聞、Bloomberg News、路透社、中央社

Facts:
- Ordered to pay S$460,000
- About NT$11.4 million
- Compensation of S$230,000 to each of the 2 ministers
- About NT$5.71 million
- Including S$170,000
- About NT$4.22 million
- 60,000 dollars
- About NT$1.49 million

## Named a die-hard Taiwan independence advocate, Shen Boyang says he will continue speaking out during US visit, undeterred by China's suppression

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:17:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607150073.aspx
- anchor: #n1507870
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、中央社、印太戰略智庫、新黨

Facts:
- Taipei, 15

## Strong semiconductor equipment sales; SEMI forecasts 5 consecutive years of growth, reaching US$229.5 billion in 2028

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:17:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607150072.aspx
- anchor: #n1507871
- Companies mentioned: SEMI、國際半導體產業協會

Facts:
- Expected to reach US$229.5 billion by 2028
- Wafer fabrication equipment sales will grow 23.1% in 2026
- Wafer fabrication equipment sales will grow 23.1% in 2026, reaching US$143.9 billion
- Wafer fabrication equipment sales are expected to grow 21.8% in 2027
- Grow another 14.1% in 2028
- Semiconductor test equipment sales will grow 31% in 2026
- Semiconductor test equipment sales will grow 31% in 2026, reaching US$15.3 billion
- Expected to increase to US$20.8 billion by 2028
- Packaging equipment sales will grow 9.6% in 2026
- Packaging equipment sales will grow 9.6% in 2026, reaching US$6.7 billion
- Estimated to reach US$8.6 billion in 2028
- Foundry and logic wafer fabrication equipment sales will grow by 1 in 2026

## Huang Wei-che meets with 大阪市議會 to promote city-to-city exchanges

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607150070.aspx
- anchor: #n1507873
- Companies mentioned: 台南市政府、大阪市議會、大阪市議會日台友好議員連盟

Facts:
- Umezono Shu, who took office this June

## Hualien's Wanli Creek landslide-dammed lake is 1.7 meters from its spillway; protected households in Wanrong evacuate first

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607150071.aspx
- anchor: #n1507872
- Companies mentioned: 林業保育署、萬榮鄉公所、鳳林鎮公所、中央災害應變中心

Facts:
- Estimated water storage volume of about 4.7889 million cubic meters
- Total reservoir capacity is 5.1 million cubic meters
- Daily inflow is about 140,000 to 160,000 cubic meters
- A total of 30 protected households and 107 people in Wanrong Township
- 44 households and 102 people

## Lin Hsiao-ting combs through archival materials from countries around the world to reinterpret Lee Teng-hui from an international perspective

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:06:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607150060.aspx
- anchor: #n1507754
- Companies mentioned: 胡佛研究所、李登輝基金會、国史館

林孝庭 of 胡佛研究所 has published a new book, “Taiwan in the Lee Teng-hui Era.” Drawing on declassified documents from multiple countries, it offers an international perspective on Taiwan’s democratization during the Lee Teng-hui era.

## Apple fenpyroximate standards relaxed; Shih Chung-liang says it is unrelated to the Taiwan-US reciprocal trade agreement

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:05:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607150059.aspx
- anchor: #n1507755

The Ministry of Health and Welfare has eased the residue limit for the pesticide fenpropathrin on apples to 3 ppm. As the Taichung mayor questioned whether pressure from the United States was involved, Minister 石崇良 said the move was based on scientific evidence and was unrelated to the Taiwan-U.S. trade agreement.

## 林孝庭新書：李登輝任內重新定義中華民國

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:05:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607150058.aspx
- anchor: #n1507756
- Companies mentioned: 李登輝、國民黨、共產黨、蔣經國、中華民國、胡佛研究所、史丹佛大學、中央社、美國、中國、俄國、白俄羅斯、北韓、柯林頓、歐洲共同體

Facts:
- This year marks the 30th anniversary of Taiwan’s direct presidential elections
- 李登輝 took office as president in early 1988
- After the 1996 direct presidential election
- Looking back at the Taiwan Strait crisis between 1995 and 1996
- 李登輝's 1999 "Two-State Theory"
- Scheduled to go on sale on the 22nd

## Muslim man in Utah stabbed 15 times; suspect admits religious motive

- Published: 2026-07-15T12:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607150057.aspx
- anchor: #n1507757

In Utah, a Muslim man was attacked and stabbed 15 times, and the suspect admitted a religious motive. The incident occurred amid worsening anti-Muslim sentiment and has drawn significant public attention.

## Bank of Taiwan advances into the Southern Hemisphere; Sydney branch to open in the third quarter, focusing on corporate finance

- Published: 2026-07-15T11:59:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607150055.aspx
- anchor: #n1507639
- Companies mentioned: 台北富邦銀行、澳洲金融監理署

Facts:
- 本國銀行截至今年5月底對新南向國家授信餘額為新台幣2兆2506億元
- 5月底授信總餘額較去年底增加最多的國家，以澳洲累計增加885億元居冠

## Shih Chung-liang: Food safety issues are taking increasingly diverse forms; recall principles will be discussed further

- Published: 2026-07-15T11:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607150056.aspx
- anchor: #n1507638
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油品、食藥署、行政院、台中市政府、北市府

Facts:
- Redrafted after the 2014 cooking oil scandal
- 106 (2017) recall principles
- 台中市政府 has conducted on-site inspections of 中聯; there were 3 last year
- There was also 1 in 113

## Direct charter flights from Taitung to Penghu take off; 4 flights in September offer time-saving convenience without transfers

- Published: 2026-07-15T11:51:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607150054.aspx
- anchor: #n1507640
- Companies mentioned: 台東縣政府、旅遊集團

Facts:
- 4 charter flights round-trip between Taitung and Penghu
- A total of 4 round-trip flights will operate on September 11 and 13, and September 15 and 17

## 沈伯洋 to visit the US on the 20th, advancing 3 pillars including overseas support groups and city diplomacy

- Published: 2026-07-15T11:49:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607150052.aspx
- anchor: #n1507642
- Companies mentioned: 民进党、台美国会议员联谊会

Facts:
- Will visit the US from the 20th to 28th

## Former US defense chief urges economic pressure on 伊朗 combined with attacks to push it back to the negotiating table

- Published: 2026-07-15T11:49:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607150053.aspx
- anchor: #n1507641
- Companies mentioned: 美國、伊朗、阿斯本安全論壇、福斯新聞頻道、中央社

Facts:
- Inflation in 伊朗 has reached 88%

## Bolivian man suspected of being lured into fighting for Russia against Ukraine is killed in action; wife says he once received 500,000 in compensation

- Published: 2026-07-15T11:48:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607150051.aspx
- anchor: #n1507653

A Bolivian man was reportedly recruited into the Russian military with promises of high pay and killed fighting on the Ukrainian front. Authorities in several countries have launched investigations, and suspicions of international human trafficking have emerged.

## Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 52nd Period (2025/10/16–2026/04/15)

- Published: 2026-07-15T09:14:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://api.edinet-fsa.go.jp/article/%E6%9C%89%E4%BE%A1%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%E5%A0%B1%E5%91%8A%E6%9B%B8%EF%BC%88%E5%86%85%E5%9B%BD%E6%8A%95%E8%B3%87%E4%BF%A1%E8%A8%97%E5%8F%97%E7%9B%8A%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%EF%BC%89%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC52%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F10%2F16%EF%BC%8D2026%2F04%2F15)-2026-07-15%2009%3A14
- anchor: #n1508451

Goldman Sachs Asset Management filed a securities report for the 52nd period. It disclosed the investment trust’s financial and operational status, providing important information for investors.

## Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 25th Period (2025/10/16–2026/04/15)

- Published: 2026-07-15T09:12:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://api.edinet-fsa.go.jp/article/%E6%9C%89%E4%BE%A1%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%E5%A0%B1%E5%91%8A%E6%9B%B8%EF%BC%88%E5%86%85%E5%9B%BD%E6%8A%95%E8%B3%87%E4%BF%A1%E8%A8%97%E5%8F%97%E7%9B%8A%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%EF%BC%89%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC25%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F10%2F16%EF%BC%8D2026%2F04%2F15)-2026-07-15%2009%3A12
- anchor: #n1508450

Carrera Asset Management filed a securities report for the 25th period. It disclosed the investment trust’s financial condition, ensuring transparency for investors.

## Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) – 9th Period (2025/04/16–2026/04/15)

- Published: 2026-07-15T09:12:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://api.edinet-fsa.go.jp/article/%E6%9C%89%E4%BE%A1%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%E5%A0%B1%E5%91%8A%E6%9B%B8%EF%BC%88%E5%86%85%E5%9B%BD%E6%8A%95%E8%B3%87%E4%BF%A1%E8%A8%97%E5%8F%97%E7%9B%8A%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%EF%BC%89%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC9%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F04%2F16%EF%BC%8D2026%2F04%2F15)-2026-07-15%2009%3A12
- anchor: #n1508449

Nissay Asset Management published a securities report for the 9th period. It explained the investment trust’s operational status and provided thorough disclosure to investors.

## Securities report (beneficiary certificates of domestic investment trusts) — 8th period (2025/04/16–2026/04/15)

- Published: 2026-07-15T09:08:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | EDINET 金融庁開示
- Original: https://api.edinet-fsa.go.jp/article/%E6%9C%89%E4%BE%A1%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%E5%A0%B1%E5%91%8A%E6%9B%B8%EF%BC%88%E5%86%85%E5%9B%BD%E6%8A%95%E8%B3%87%E4%BF%A1%E8%A8%97%E5%8F%97%E7%9B%8A%E8%A8%BC%E5%88%B8%EF%BC%89%EF%BC%8D%E7%AC%AC8%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F04%2F16%EF%BC%8D2026%2F04%2F15)-2026-07-15%2009%3A08
- anchor: #n1508448

Rakuten Investment Trust filed a securities report for the 8th period (2025/04/16–2026/04/15). It disclosed the investment trust’s operational status, ensuring transparency for investors.

## 【燦星網】Announces, on behalf of its subsidiary, that 廈門燦坤實業股份有限公司 has announced an asset impairment provision

- Published: 2026-07-14T18:52:50+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=4930&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=5&spoke_time=175250&spoke_date=20260714
- anchor: #n1508446
- Companies mentioned: 廈門燦坤實業股份有限公司

燦星網の子会社・廈門燦坤實業が2026年中間評価で資産減損を計上。286.78万元の損失見込みだが、現金流出なし。投資判断への影響は限定的。

## 【燦星網】Announces, on behalf of its subsidiary, 廈門燦坤實業's 2026 first-half earnings forecast

- Published: 2026-07-14T18:51:14+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=4930&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=4&spoke_time=175114&spoke_date=20260714
- anchor: #n1508445
- Companies mentioned: 廈門燦坤實業

燦星網 subsidiary 廈門燦坤實業 expects a substantial loss in the first half of 2026. Weak demand and rising costs are factors, and it will respond by developing emerging markets.

## 【中纖】Announces board resolution to acquire securities

- Published: 2026-07-14T18:40:58+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=1718&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=3&spoke_time=174058&spoke_date=20260714
- anchor: #n1508444
- Companies mentioned: 台灣積體電路製造股份有限公司

中纖’s board resolved to acquire TSMC common shares, with an investment limit of 1 billion yen. The aim is to optimize asset allocation, and the direct impact on the market is limited.