AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-16 06:00–09:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 87 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 13 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en 【Komono Public Relations, July issue】Feature: “Stories Born in Komono”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533367https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533367Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:40:18 +0900JapanPR TIMESKomono Town in Mie Prefecture has published the July issue of its “広報こもの” newsletter, featuring local author 菰野江名. It also covers town events and administrative information, aiming to revitalize the community and strengthen ties with residents. SAUNAGA, a members-only public sauna near the east exit of Nagano Station, surpasses 100 monthly members just 3 months after opening!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533368https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533368Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:40:02 +0900JapanPR TIMESSAUNAGA, a members-only sauna near Nagano Station, surpassed 100 monthly members within 3 months of opening. It is holding a commemorative campaign offering new visitors a refund of their usage fees or a free second month. Summer Festa Mihama 2026 will be held July 18 (Sat.)-19 (Sun.)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533369https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533369Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:34:31 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Summer Festa Mihama 2026” will be held in Mihama Town, Fukui Prefecture. The event celebrates local culture and nature, with attractions including fireworks and hot-air balloon experiences. 【7/23（木）19:00開始】Hajimari、日本最大級のTypeScriptカンファレンスTSKaigiが運営する「TSKaigi Mashup」に会場提供スポンサーとして参加https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533370https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533370Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:31:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESHajimari will participate as a venue sponsor for the TypeScript conference “TSKaigi Mashup.” It will provide its office space to support the development community. Accelerating corporate transformation through AI with “commitment” and “passion” — “AI Innovators Forum 2026” to be held Oct. 14https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533371https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533371Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:30:19 +0900JapanPR TIMESExaWizards will hold “AI Innovators Forum 2026” on Oct. 14, 2026. More than 30 leaders from government, industry and academia will speak, promoting corporate transformation through AI with “commitment and passion.” World first! A new system uses AI to score Japanese crafts!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533383https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533383Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESビジュパス and SustainaVerse have partnered to develop the world’s first system for scoring Japanese crafts with AI. The system aims to make the value of artisans’ work visible and support global expansion. biomy advances development of “Virtual Cell,” an AI drug discovery platform that recreates the human tumor microenvironment, with technical support from NVIDIAhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533382https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533382Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESbiomy has partnered with NVIDIA to develop “Virtual Cell,” which uses AI to recreate the human tumor microenvironment. The platform is expected to improve the clinical translatability of drug discovery, drawing attention for its potential contribution to cancer treatment. Generative AI is driving a widening divide among freelancers: What do those whose incomes are rising have in common?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533381https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533381Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESLiKG surveyed 200 freelancers on the impact of generative AI on income. Although working hours have been reduced, this has not directly translated into higher income; shifting to upstream work was found to be key to success. Adyen appoints Gary Yang as president of Asia-Pacifichttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533380https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533380Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAdyen appointed Gary Yang as its new Asia-Pacific president in August 2026. He succeeds Warren Hayashi and will drive business expansion, as the company places an experienced executive in the role as part of its global strategy. 島根電工グループ launches new hub “みらい共創-自鳴-ラボ”; unveils new brand and uniforms for its 70th anniversaryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533379https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533379Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Sales begin for the ultra-compact, fanless edge PC [BOXER-6407-TWL] powered by Intel® Processor N150/N250!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533378https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533378Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAAEON has begun sales of the ultra-compact, fanless edge PC “BOXER-6407-TWL,” powered by Intel® Processor N150/N250. Its compact design is ideal for industrial IoT and edge computing. Dynamic Map Platform launches project within industry-academia-government collaboration group XGMF to consolidate insights from autonomous driving trials — proposing a vision for autonomous driving suited to Japan to achieve sustainable regional transportationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533377https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533377Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESDynamic Map Platform and XGMF have launched a project to consolidate insights from autonomous driving trials and help realize sustainable regional transportation. Through industry-academia-government collaboration, they aim to make recommendations to the national government. [Tohoku/Sendai] シフトプラス株式会社 will exhibit at the 7th 地域×Tech東北 in 2026, showcasing popular generative AI, employee attendance management, an AI voice transcription system, chat tools and morehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533376https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533376Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESシフトプラス株式会社 will exhibit at 地域×Tech東北, to be held in Sendai in July 2026, showcasing tools to support local government digital transformation, including generative AI and attendance management systems. [テクノア] Signs naming rights sponsorship agreement with Gifu prefectural baseball team 岐阜ダイヤモンドリバーズhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533375https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533375Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESテクノア has signed a 3-year naming rights agreement with Gifu prefectural baseball team 岐阜ダイヤモンドリバーズ. The team will be renamed 岐阜テクノアダイヤモンドリバーズ. The agreement aims to strengthen community contributions and corporate branding. [Tohoku Branch: New Arrival] オカムラ “エスクード メッシュ” high-back chair without armrests now available at the Sendai storehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533374https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533374Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESオフィスバスターズ東北支社 has added an オカムラ “エスクード メッシュ” chair to its Sendai store. The used chair is offered at a low price to help improve office environments. KLab and HOMMA establish joint venture for AI smart home business in the UAE — tapping the UAE luxury housing market through design and technologyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533373https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533373Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESKLab and HOMMA have established KH Living, a joint venture for AI smart homes in the UAE. The company is entering the luxury housing market with design and technology and aims to accelerate the adoption of autonomous homes. The 2026 (Reiwa 8) preliminary bar examination multiple-choice answer guide will be published on the day of the exam!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533372https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533372Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESアガルートアカデミー will publish a free answer guide on the day of the 2026 preliminary bar examination multiple-choice test. The service helps candidates review their performance after the exam. A summery lemon twist brings a new chilled maple-leaf cake with a crisp, fluffy texture! にしき堂 to launch new “グレーズドもみじ” product, coated in a special glaze, for a limited time starting July 18https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533024https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533024Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESHiroshima-based にしき堂 will launch “グレーズドもみじ レモン,” a chilled, lemon-flavored maple-leaf cake developed under the leadership of younger employees, for a limited time starting July 18, 2026. The new product is attracting attention as a summer treat. “就活の教科書,” with a cumulative 100 million page views, launches job offer support service “ぴたキャリ就活”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533023https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533023Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESJob-hunting information site “就活の教科書” has launched “ぴたキャリ就活,” a job offer support service aimed at reducing mismatches between students and companies. It draws on expertise gained from a cumulative 100 million page views to provide free, hands-on support. Is it safe to sleep with the air conditioner off? Although more than 90% know about the risk of nighttime heatstroke, only about 30% keep the air conditioner running all nighthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533022https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533022Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESA survey by ムーンムーン株式会社 found that although more than 90% of people are aware of the risk of heatstroke at night, more than 70% do not use air conditioning while sleeping. 7月30日開催「AI×採用カンファレンス 2026 summer」、全登壇者およびセッションタイムテーブルを公開https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532679https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532679Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:01:35 +0900JapanPR TIMES In an era when “advertising” can’t reach people, a next-generation dog event※ creating “meaningful connections” with dog lovers, “うちの子クエスト,” opens applications for experience co-creation partners!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532711https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532711Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Mizuho FG begins exploring ways to enhance AI infrastructure for financial institutions by leveraging NVIDIA products, services and technical expertisehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532710https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532710Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Mizuho Begins Exploring Advanced AI Platforms for Financial Institutions Using NVIDIA Technologieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532709https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532709Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 45.0% of EC users have a cause or favorite they want to supporthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532708https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532708Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Survey Release] ChatGPT, Perplexity or Gemini: Which AI Is Used the Most? [Survey of 305 People]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532707https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532707Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Speaking Engagement Announcement] Using AI and back-office DX to shape the future of hospital management.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532706https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532706Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 京都モノづくり大作戦2026＆餃子大作戦 秋 開催決定https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532705https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532705Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Outdoor advertising specialist ヒット collaborates with 女子美術大学 to screen student-produced videos on a large advertising display in front of Shibuya Stationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532704https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532704Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Ride the staff elevator late at night, and you’ll be taken to another world—” A limited-time run of the urban-legend-inspired XR horror attraction 迷界デパート begins July 16https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532703https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532703Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Based in Toyonaka, Osaka Prefecture | Care-sector DX goes beyond “implementation.” A 2-year support program launches to help workplaces transform their people and organizationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532702https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532702Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 株式会社アントレ begins business partnership with I. Fujita International, a leading name in the Japanese and U.S. franchise industrieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532701https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532701Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES SHIFT abolishes PPAP across an organization of 10,000; reduces risk of information leaks from misdirected emails with DirectCloudhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532700https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532700Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES The new side-hustle essential for company employees! How to acquire a revenue-generating vacation rental listed on a well-known booking site. A former banker explains financing, multiple investments and sales at a seminar on July 25—official partnership with 日本政策金融公庫 supports company employees’ vacation-rental side businesseshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532699https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532699Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [CASETiFY] Set off on a Music Camp trip with BT21! CASETiFY launches a “BT21” collaboration collectionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532698https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532698Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Business card management app ネクスタ・メイシ to exhibit at DX総合EXPO, one of Japan’s largest trade showshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532697https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532697Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Hajimari opens a Sendai branch, making Tohoku’s central city a new base and focusing on engineer development and regional revitalizationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532696https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532696Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ギークピクチュアズ also joins as a producer and production company; new cast members and stills unveiled for 見上げてごらん, starring Go Morita and opening Friday, October 30https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532695https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532695Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 株式会社ポリグロッツ launches the Sanrio English Master Fantastic Club app in collaboration with children’s English learning materials from 株式会社サンリオhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532694https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532694Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Free to attend] Stayway and freee to hold a joint seminar on “The Latest in Subsidy Use and Back-Office Operations”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532693https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532693Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Online event on 8/19] Report session on the “Survey on the Status of Understanding and Utilizing the Relationship Population” [Relationship Population Visualization Project] — First release of nationwide local government survey results. 60 minutes to “visualize” the relationship populationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532692https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532692Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Taiwan News] Taiwan's export orders reach record-high 52.9% regional production ratio as shift to ASEAN becomes clearer — Wise Machinery Industry Journal, 3rd week of July 2026 issue publishedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532691https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532691Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [A new proposal for preventing bicycle theft] AirBell Pro, an anti-theft tracker that looks like an “ordinary bell,” begins advance limited reservations on Makuakehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532690https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532690Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Stockmark develops a VLM model based on NVIDIA Nemotron, with proprietary additional Japanese-language traininghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532689https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532689Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES STARTUP DB releases its proprietary research report, “Domestic Startup Investment Trends: First Half of 2026”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532688https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532688Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [LINEマンガ] Japanese-dubbed cast announced for the animated film adaptation of the original webtoon “The Letter of Enishi”! Main visual and official trailer also unveiledhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532687https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532687Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Exclusive to ABCマート] New arrivals featuring adidas Originals iconic classics “SAMBA” and “TAEKWONDO” lace-up styles. ゆうちゃみ shows off a new “grown-up feminine × sporty” lookhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532686https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532686Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [家族亭] 家族亭 Sanchika store to reopen after renovations on Friday, July 17https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532685https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532685Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [BS Nippon TV] Enjoy “bamboo water,” the water of the gods! & Explore a market in search of local Oita sake and seafood! Airing Thursday, July 16, at 10 p.m.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532684https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532684Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES This summer’s viral snacks are gathering at PLAZA stores nationwide! From freeze-dried candy making waves on ASMR to hugely popular snacks from overseas, this summer’s must-try treats are lined up!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532683https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532683Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Limited-time offer from FANCL SKIN PATCH, a popular service with more than 50,000 cumulative users! Receive a limited-quantity FANCL × Mrs. GREEN APPLE original sticker, available only through the experiencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532682https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532682Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES [フジテレビ] New season confirmed! 長谷川京子 and 柏木悠（超特急） join the cast! All 5 episodes of “Pension: Love Is Pink season 4” will be released at once on FOD starting Friday, July 31, at 20:00!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532681https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532681Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Yurika Nakamura and Reo Sano co-star in “My Husband Asked Me to Have an Affair”; Episode 2 airs tonight! Toshiyuki Someya appears as himself! The first person her husband recommends as an affair partner is… her ex! Hanae goes to a hotel with her ex, Arisawa (Arata Horii), for the first time in 10 years…https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532680https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532680Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Making its Japan debut from Bordeaux, France. The quality of a classic French grand maison, brought to your table. General reservations for handmade cutlery “ラトリエ・ロジー” begin Sunday, July 19, at 12:00.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532355https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532355Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:59:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 稲毛海浜公園内の海辺のカフェ 1周年限定「サンデー」を2026年7月18日（土）～20日（月・祝）で販売https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532021https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532021Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:43:13 +0900JapanPR TIMES 63% off the regular price! “.osaka,” the domain for Osaka, launches Naniwa Day promotionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531676https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531676Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:30:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 天草市 regional revitalization volunteers to attend a special screening of the film “Rental Family” with director HIKARI! A talk event for students will be held in Ushibuka, 天草市, on Saturday, July 18!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531677https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531677Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:25:05 +0900JapanPR TIMES Expected attendance of 45,000! 朝日新聞社 will jointly present “2126,” a special exhibit themed around the future 100 years from now, at “ASIA DIVE EXPO JAPAN 2026.” Crowdfunding starts July 19.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531344https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531344Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [50% OFF at 楽天市場] 12.2-inch large-screen Android 16 tablet “POCKAM P12PLUS” for ¥27,900 through July 31https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531343https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531343Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES This issue of 女性セブン features an exclusive photo shoot with popular 9-member group “BUDDiiS” and a random postcard inserthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531342https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531342Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Machine Pilates studio “Celestia（セレスティア）” to open its 15th location nationwide, the Matsudo studio, on July 1!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1530997https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1530997Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Talking about nature is not the “end point” of our efforts, but the “starting point.” Announcing the Nature Positive Communication Promotion Statement. Accepting endorsements starting today.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1530422https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1530422Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:22:13 +0900JapanPR TIMES 鹿児島空港と今村茶園が共同し「ボーディングパス型有機煎茶ティーバッグ」を制作https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1529850https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1529850Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Launching “Web Promotion Enhancement Option (M365 Version)” at the end of July 2026 to promote university research seeds and social contribution information through purpose-specific PR websiteshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1529849https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1529849Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES TikTok live commerce channel “Tsubame Channel” ranks No. 1 in the TikTok Star Rankings for 8 consecutive monthshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1529848https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1529848Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES A comprehensive guide to all C++ features, with examples, compatible with Visual Studio2026: “Visual C++ ＆ Visual Studio2026 Perfect Master [Fully Compatible with .NET]” to be published on July 27!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1529847https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1529847Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES Accelerating vacant-home measures through public-private partnerships — 全国空き家対策コンソーシアム to hold a conference for local governments and businesses starting August 3https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532891https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532891Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES FRONTEO Group’s アルネッツ to make its first appearance at ITトレンドEXPO 2026 Summer, a major online exhibition, with its cloud-based LMS “Velmor LMS”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532890https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532890Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “Support for Extremely Hot Days” and “August 1 Pi Day” return this year!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532446https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532446Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES “The Z-Generation Hiring Revolution!” ranks No. 1 and No. 2 on the weekly business book charts at 2 Nagoya bookstores; book chronicles 17 years of youth recruitment by a transport company whose employees have an average age of 29https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532445https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532445Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Fractional real estate investment platform “不動産クラファンPRO” officially opens on July 15https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532224https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532224Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Mynavi BMX League launcheshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531545https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531545Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Student AI pitch contest “VORN Challenge 2026” to be held, challenging students to solve future social issues through creativity and AI.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531544https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531544Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES A new roguelike fantasy RPG woven from five elements — demo version of “Hope of Elements: The Witch and the Dragon’s Journey” now available!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531543https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531543Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Luxury platform “MOLTS” to launch its first special auction in collaboration with Yahoo!オークション on July 15https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531542https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531542Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Invests in Starlight Engine株式会社, which is working to realize fusion energyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531541https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531541Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【にじさんじ × まねきねこ Sweet Scoop Sundae】7月15日13：00より開催！“アイスクリームパーラー”をテーマにした新規撮り下ろしビジュアルが登場https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531540https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531540Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Survey on Mimi Beauty users’ experiences with facial beauty deviceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531539https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531539Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 「TVアニメ『BLEACH千年血戦篇-禍進譚-』特別展示」と連動したワークショップ・グリーティングの開催が決定！グリーティングは7月15日（水）13:00より応募開始https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531538https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531538Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES For people who had no choice but to leave their jobs to raise children, 泉佐野市 supports the development of skills for working from homehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531537https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531537Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 【22 companies’ official characters appear together!】The great adventure of corporate characters! Collaboration video “Konbi-chan’s Hydrangea Picnic” bringing color to the rainy season releasedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531536https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531536Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 10,000 taiyaki to be provided free of charge to support children’s meals during summer vacation — たい焼きさわ田 and こどもごちめし join forceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531535https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531535Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES APT to hold online seminar on how to get internal approval and proposals through on August 7https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531430https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531430Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ブルーモ証券 CEO 中村仁’s book, “Investment Strategies After the AI Bubble: In Search of True Diversification,” goes on sale today at bookstores nationwidehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531429https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531429Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 株式会社Stack supports the development of a mobile app for streetwear brand GDC, accelerating the expansion of lottery sales and its fan communityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531428https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531428Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES Escalators to come standard with 3 of the latest safety and security featureshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531426https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531426Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 魚に合う「銚子エール」、すし銚子丸全92店舗で販売開始https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532770https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532770Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES U.S.-based official writes in media: China's National Unity Law is not binding on Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533469https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533469Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:43:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe head of Taiwan's representative office in Boston, 廖朝宏, wrote in U.S. media, stressing that China's National Unity Law does not apply to Taiwan, reaffirming Taiwan's sovereignty and independence, and underscoring deeper cooperation with U.S. democratic partners. Good Morning World》Youth Housing Loan 3.0 proposed to limit applicants to those under 50 with annual incomes below 2 millionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533352https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533352Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:37:55 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan's government plans to introduce the Youth Housing Loan 3.0 mortgage program, limiting applications to people under 50 with annual incomes below 2 million and setting a cap on total home prices. The move aims to target subsidies to first-time buyers, but has sparked debate over income eligibility criteria. Taiwan makes major leap in U.S. think tank's Global Freedom and Prosperity Indexhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533238https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533238Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:31:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA米国シンクタンク「アトランティック・カウンシル」が発表した2026年版自由と繁栄指数で、台湾が自由指数21位、繁栄指数19位と大幅に順位を上げた。特に繁栄指数は前年比9位上昇し、アジア地域での存在感が強調された。 Spain's tactical teamwork sends it back to World Cup final; king shares joy on Instagramhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533239https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1533239Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:30:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNASpain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal to reach the final for the first time in 16 years. The royal family shared their joy on social media, and the nation erupted in celebration. The coach stressed that “the team is the strongest.” Former U.S. ambassador cites Taiwan and chip exports as examples, voices concern over weakness in Trump's China policyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532893https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1532893Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:17:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 阿根廷 reaches World Cup final; 梅西's superb assist and 馬蒂內茲's headed winner complete comeback against 英格蘭https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531777https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1531777Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:25:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Keelung City Councilor 曾紀嚴 suspected of engineering irregularities; prosecutors seek detentionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1530868https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1530868Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:44:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 阿根廷 edges 英格蘭 2-1 to reach World Cup final, where it will face 西班牙 for the titlehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1530178https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1530178Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:11:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA [長虹] announces plans to sign a construction contract with its subsidiary 宏林營造廠(股) for a new residential building in the Jianlin Section of Linkou District, New Taipei City.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1530301https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1530301Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:35:53 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所長虹 announced plans to sign a construction contract with its 100%-owned subsidiary 宏林營造廠 for a new residential development in Linkou District, New Taipei City, worth approximately NT$630 million. The move reflects its strategic direction of vertically integrating construction resources and improving real estate development efficiency. [富邦金] Fubon Financial Holding, on behalf of its subsidiary 富邦人壽, announces that the Financial Supervisory Commission has imposed a fine of NT$2.4 millionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1530300https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1530300Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:32:46 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所富邦人壽, a subsidiary of Fubon Financial Holding, was fined 2.4 million Taiwan dollars by the Financial Supervisory Commission for violating the Insurance Act. Problems with its internal control system are believed to have been involved, and measures to prevent recurrence are being implemented. [力積電] Clarification of media reports concerning the company.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1530299https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1530299Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:12:19 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所力積電澄清媒體關於其明年毛利率將突破4成的報導，強調未做出具體預測，僅提供自身營運趨勢觀察，並對產業整體預估不予置評。 【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。https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1530298https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1530298Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:00:04 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所 【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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1530297https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-06/index-en.html#n1530297Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:00:04 +0900Taiwan臺灣證券交易所三晃股份有限公司 announced that it will change its name to 国慶科技股份有限公司, effective June 29, 2026. The move may reflect a shift in brand strategy, while the stock code and English name will remain unchanged.