# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-16 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 6 of 6

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 438 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 83 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## ITRI teams up with Pegatron and NTT東日本 to win SFC award

- Published: 2026-07-16T12:23:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607160082.aspx
- anchor: #n1537028
- Companies mentioned: 和碩聯合、NTT東日本

The Industrial Technology Research Institute, 和碩聯合 and NTT東日本 collaborated to win the SFC Mobile Network Awards. The award recognizes their 5G private network and AI network-management technologies internationally, bringing attention to Taiwan’s technological capabilities.

## Kaohsiung promotes “animal prescriptions” to bring healing to long-term care facilities and schools

- Published: 2026-07-16T12:18:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607160081.aspx
- anchor: #n1536910
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市動物保護處、農業局

Facts:
- Kaohsiung, 16th

## Argentina advances in World Cup; fans’ chants reignite historical dispute over the Falkland Islands

- Published: 2026-07-16T12:14:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607160080.aspx
- anchor: #n1536911
- Companies mentioned: infobae、中央社

Facts:
- Beats England 2-1
- 1982 Falklands War
- 14-year-old girl Emilia

## New 賦稅署 chief Lou Meizhong takes office, vows to promote fair and reasonable taxation

- Published: 2026-07-16T12:12:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607160070.aspx
- anchor: #n1536912
- Companies mentioned: 財政部、賦稅署、台北國稅局、中央政府、逢甲大學

Facts:
- 今年中央政府稅課收入可望邁向新台幣3兆元
- 今年所得稅結算申報網路申報占比達9成
- 免繳稅者及繳5%最低稅率者合計占比亦達8成

## Low-carbon guided tour along both banks of the Tamsui River explores Bali and Guanyin Mountain and recounts their history

- Published: 2026-07-16T12:11:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607160069.aspx
- anchor: #n1536913
- Companies mentioned: 新北市立十三行博物館、明日和合製作所、ZEMO零邁移動

Facts:
- Limited to 30 people per session
- NT$999 per person

## After Mac and iPad price hikes, Apple’s BTS education offer switches to gift cards

- Published: 2026-07-16T12:07:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607160068.aspx
- anchor: #n1536795

Apple launched its Back to School campaign in Taiwan, offering gift cards to customers who buy a Mac or iPad. The promotion is seen as a temporary measure to stimulate consumer spending after prices rose.

## Cooking oil controversy: FamilyMart expands refund-eligible products to 9; claims accepted through 9/13

- Published: 2026-07-16T12:06:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607160067.aspx
- anchor: #n1536796
- Companies mentioned: 全家便利商店、衛生福利部、地方政府、桂冠

Facts:
- Purchased between April 20 and May 2
- April 9 to July 5
- March 28 to April 30
- May 7 to June 12

## Nobel laureate Susumu Tonegawa, who unraveled the mystery of antibodies during his lifetime, dies

- Published: 2026-07-16T11:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607160066.aspx
- anchor: #n1536678
- Companies mentioned: 麻省理工学院、理化学研究所、京都大学、NHK

Susumu Tonegawa, the first Japanese recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, has died at the age of 86. He made significant contributions to immunology and neuroscience.

## STARLUX to add limited-time Taipei-Phoenix flights starting in December to meet travel demand

- Published: 2026-07-16T11:57:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607160065.aspx
- anchor: #n1536679
- Companies mentioned: 星宇航空

星宇航空 will operate its Taipei-Phoenix route with A350-1000 aircraft, adding 1 flight per week from Dec. 7 through Jan. 25 next year. Its art-themed aircraft 空山銀 also made its maiden flight.

## Taiwan stocks hold above 45000 for now as intraday losses narrow to about 200 points

- Published: 2026-07-16T11:52:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607160064.aspx
- anchor: #n1536680
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、台達電、鴻海、巨大、美利達、昇達科技、巨頻科技、華邦電、南亞科、旺宏

Taiwan’s stock market temporarily recovered at the 45,000-point support level, while overall losses narrowed. The performance of major companies and the entry of new technologies affected individual stocks.

## Russian forces launch airstrikes across 烏克蘭, killing 13 and injuring about 50

- Published: 2026-07-16T11:51:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607160062.aspx
- anchor: #n1536692
- Companies mentioned: 俄羅斯、烏克蘭、聯合國、歐盟執行委員會

Facts:
- 13 people dead
- About 50 people injured
- 6 guided aerial bombs
- 3 were killed
- 17 people injured
- At least 8 people were injured.
- 1 dead
- 15 people injured
- About 6 explosions heard

## Proof of loss of Chinese nationality required, with 10 years’ residency before running for office; You Ying-lung says he respects 陸委會

- Published: 2026-07-16T11:51:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607160063.aspx
- anchor: #n1536681
- Companies mentioned: 中選會、陸委會、內政部、移民署、民眾黨

Facts:
- Registered as a resident in Taiwan for 10 years from submission of proof of loss of original nationality
- 內政部 previously found 5 village and neighborhood chiefs held citizenship of the People’s Republic of China

## Appointment of Hungary’s pro-China former foreign minister as senior 比亞迪 executive draws questions

- Published: 2026-07-16T11:49:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607160061.aspx
- anchor: #n1536693
- Companies mentioned: 比亞迪、尊重與自由黨、Facebook

Facts:
- Served as foreign minister in former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government for nearly 12 years
- Hungarian government to provide 20 billion forints (about NT$2.05 billion) in subsidies

## Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) – 4th Period (2025/04/22–2026/04/20)

- Published: 2026-07-16T09:11:00+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%AC4%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F04%2F22%EF%BC%8D2026%2F04%2F20)-2026-07-16%2009%3A11
- anchor: #n1537496

Aozora Investment Trust filed its securities report for the 4th fiscal period. It describes the investment trust’s operating status and financial position, providing investors with comprehensive disclosures.

## Securities Report (Beneficiary Certificates of Domestic Investment Trusts) — 9th fiscal period (2025/10/18–2026/04/17)

- Published: 2026-07-16T09:09:00+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%2F10%2F18%EF%BC%8D2026%2F04%2F17)-2026-07-16%2009%3A09
- anchor: #n1537495
- Companies mentioned: SBIホールディングス、岡三証券

SBI Okasan Asset Management filed its securities report for the 9th fiscal period, disclosing the investment trust’s operating status to investors and ensuring transparency.

## Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) – 10th Period (2025/04/23–2026/04/22)

- Published: 2026-07-16T09:08:00+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%AC10%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F04%2F23%EF%BC%8D2026%2F04%2F22)-2026-07-16%2009%3A08
- anchor: #n1537494
- Companies mentioned: 野村アセットマネジメント株式会社

Nomura Asset Management published its securities report for the 10th fiscal period, disclosing the investment trust’s financial position and ensuring transparency for investors.

## Securities Report (Domestic Investment Trust Beneficiary Certificates) – 10th Period (2025/04/23–2026/04/22)

- Published: 2026-07-16T09:05:00+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%AC10%E6%9C%9F(2025%2F04%2F23%EF%BC%8D2026%2F04%2F22)-2026-07-16%2009%3A05
- anchor: #n1537493
- Companies mentioned: 野村アセットマネジメント

野村アセットマネジメント filed its securities report for the 10th fiscal period. The report discloses the investment trust’s operating status to investors, making its role in ensuring transparency important.

## 【攸泰科技】Company invited to attend investor conference hosted by 第一金證券

- Published: 2026-07-15T15:32:15+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=6928&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=143215&spoke_date=20260715
- anchor: #n1537259
- Companies mentioned: 第一金證券

攸泰科技 will attend an investor conference hosted by 第一金證券 on July 21, 115, to discuss its financial and business conditions. The event is expected to strengthen investor relations and market transparency.

## 【晶技】Company announces self-reported profit and loss for June 115

- Published: 2026-07-15T15:32:11+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=3042&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=143211&spoke_date=20260715
- anchor: #n1537258

Taiwan’s TXC Corporation released its results for June 2026, reporting a sharp year-over-year increase in sales and profit. Pretax profit rose by 110% or more, underscoring the strength of its recovery.

## 【盛群】Company to hold 115 second-quarter investor conference

- Published: 2026-07-15T15:12:43+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=6202&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=141243&spoke_date=20260715
- anchor: #n1537257
- Companies mentioned: 宏遠證券

盛群（6202） will hold its second-quarter investor conference on July 30, 115, to report its financial and business performance to investors. The routine disclosure will help the market keep abreast of the company’s developments.

## 【大魯閣】Company announces change in representative of corporate director

- Published: 2026-07-15T15:06:39+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=1432&year=115&month=7&b_date=1&e_date=31&seq_no=1&spoke_time=140639&spoke_date=20260715
- anchor: #n1537256
- Companies mentioned: 三功國際股份有限公司、大魯閣實業(股)公司

大魯閣 announced a change in the representative of its corporate director, with 三功國際 appointing Zheng Yuanzheng to replace Hsu Chun-chi, who will become honorary vice chairman. The change is an internal personnel adjustment among shareholders and ensures continuity in governance.