AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-16 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 2 of 3https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 178 items from 4 sources; Japan, 122 items from 2 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Post-event online sales begin for the TV anime “Ganbare! Nakamura-kun!!” pop-up shop merchandise!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543724https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543724Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESContents Seed has begun post-event online sales of merchandise from the TV anime “Ganbare! Nakamura-kun!!” pop-up shop. The company is reselling limited-edition goods for fans and seeking to expand sales. “Anniversary Collection” featuring Dreyse from “Senjuushi: Rhodoknight” goes on sale!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543723https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543723Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES“Anniversary Collection,” commemorative merchandise themed around Dreyse from “Senjuushi: Rhodoknight,” is going on sale. Preorders open on the online store THEキャラ starting July 16, 2026. The release aims to enhance services for fans. SNSで話題のチアするサラリーマン ”Cheer Re-Man’s” 初書籍『チアリーマンズ 軌跡 空飛ぶサラリーマンの挑戦』7月24日発売！https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543722https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543722Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES株式会社徳間書店が、SNSで話題の社会人パフォーマンスチーム「Cheer Re-Man's」の初書籍を発売。サラリーマンがチアリーディングで挑戦する軌跡を綴ったノンフィクション・ドキュメンタリー。 “Devilun and Summer Vacation” merchandise from Nijisanji goes on sale starting 17:00 on Tuesday, July 21, 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543721https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543721Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESNijisanji, the VTuber group operated by ANYCOLOR株式会社, will begin selling new “Devilun and Summer Vacation” merchandise on July 21, 2026. The summer event collection is designed to meet strong fan demand and boost engagement. Barbie and Ayako Imoto reunite as the elusive duo! Podcast “Tokyo Horumon Musume” launches July 16 (Thursday)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543720https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543720Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESBarbie and Ayako Imoto are reviving their former comedy duo, “Tokyo Horumon Musume,” as a podcast, with conversations about the diverse desires of women in their 40s. 【表紙＆タイトル決定！】CANDY TUNE 村上緋杏さん初写真集 7/23発売https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543719https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543719Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESCANDY TUNEの村川緋杏が初の写真集『the Bibian』を2026年7月23日に発売。沖縄で撮影され、アイドルらしからぬ自然な魅力を披露。ファン注目度が高い。 [TAC Judicial Scrivener Course] Everyone is welcome to join! Information on the orientation starting July 23 (Thursday)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543718https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543718Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESTAC’s judicial scrivener course is offering a free online orientation on July 23 for students aiming to pass in 2028. Anyone can participate, and the session will introduce study methods and support services. U-NEXT to livestream exclusively the 2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon SUMMER, a K-pop festival hosted by a popular Korean music showhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543717https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543717Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESU-NEXT will livestream the SBS Gayo Daejeon SUMMER, a Korean K-pop festival taking place on Aug. 9, 2026, exclusively in Japan. Monthly subscribers can watch for free. Celebrating the release of their 3rd EP, THE WAY! Listening party featuring exclusive voice messages from A.B.C-Z members to be held on AWA Loungehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543716https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543716Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESAWA will hold an online listening party on July 17, 2026, to celebrate the release of A.B.C-Z’s third EP, THE WAY, and will air exclusive voice messages from the members. The event is free and aims to strengthen fan engagement and platform loyalty. A huge hit in Osaka! Yamanaka Sawao and Kabe Poster’s ROCK or LIVE！-Rock Comedy Club- Tokyo edition confirmed!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543715https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543715Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMESPopular event ROCK or LIVE！ featuring Yamanaka Sawao and Kabe Poster will be held in Tokyo. Following its success in Osaka, the revival show marks Kabe Poster’s Tokyo debut. Epi Group presents Miss International Queen Japan 2026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543590https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543590Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:59:32 +0900JapanPR TIMESMiss International Queen JAPAN 2026 will be held on Aug. 2, 2026. Epi Group is the title sponsor, and the event will feature a lavish stage and talk show commemorating its 20th anniversary. A summer break without school meals: A project by certified NPO ケアット aims to ensure no child is left “just watching” and to bring them an “ordinary summer”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543591https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543591Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:57:51 +0900JapanPR TIMESCertified NPO ケアット will run the second installment of its “Ordinary Project,” titled “An Ordinary Summer,” in summer 2026. The project aims to bring an “ordinary summer” to children unable to enjoy the school break due to economic or environmental factors, through food assistance and a summer festival centered on children. It highlights the importance of social inclusion. Notice on the launch of a real estate digital securities offering, the first since the new management structure【ロードスターグループ】https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543592https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543592Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:56:24 +0900JapanPR TIMESロードスター証券 will begin subscriptions on Aug. 1 for an STO backed by a hotel in Yokohama, its first real estate digital securities offering since the new management structure took effect. Investments start at 500,000 yen, with an expected yield of 4.1%. 【Hyogo Block Council】HYOGO Great Mission! Let’s protect the planet’s tomorrow! ～A family future challenge to enjoy connections～https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543593https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543593Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:54:48 +0900JapanPR TIMESThe Hyogo Block Council will hold an environmental awareness event in August 2026. Aimed at encouraging eco-friendly actions by families, it hopes to attract 1,500 visitors. Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Sakura Yosozumi and FOUND NATION join MURASAKI SHONAN OPEN 2026! Free LIVE streaming confirmed!!! Watch world-class action sports in real time!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543594https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543594Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:53:21 +0900JapanPR TIMESGAORA On Demand will livestream MURASAKI SHONAN OPEN 2026 for free. Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Sakura Yosozumi and others will compete, with fans nationwide able to watch in real time. The event will bring the excitement of action sports to audiences across Japan. 【HIGH! STANDARD】〈NAVAL WATCH〉 pop-up event to be held for 3 days, July 18–20https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543595https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543595Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:52:20 +0900JapanPR TIMESHIGH! STANDARD will hold a 3-day pop-up event for 〈NAVAL WATCH〉 starting July 18, 2026. The collection features 24 military watch models, with updated designs for a modern look drawing attention. Notice of selection for the “B.LEAGUE × 日本財団 Community Development Grant”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543596https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543596Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:51:29 +0900JapanPR TIMESFE Nagoya is advancing Minato Blue 2033 with a grant from B.LEAGUE and 日本財団. The initiative contributes to sustainable community development by making use of basketball and the waterfront. 【Shurijo Castle Park】First-ever public unveiling: “Ceremony Marking Completion of the Ryukyu King and Queen’s Costumes” (July 22) and “Ryukyu King and Queen’s Costumes Exhibition” (July 22–26) to be held!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543597https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543597Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:48:32 +0900JapanPR TIMES A day-use hot spring facility featuring a rooftop open-air bath with views of the Seto Inland Sea and a full-scale sauna will open on Saturday, July 18, 2026!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543598https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1543598Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:47:50 +0900JapanPR TIMESリブ・マックス will open a day-use hot spring facility in Mihara, Hiroshima Prefecture, on July 18, 2026. Its highlights include a rooftop open-air bath overlooking the Seto Inland Sea and a full-scale sauna, with discounts also available to local residents. Legislating measures to counter transnational repression: 陸委會 says it is holding intensive meetings to deliberatehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545770https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545770Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:43:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Contaminated oil scandal involving 中聯 widens; 台糖 removes 2,146 metric tons of oil products from sale as a precautionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545771https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545771Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:43:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Child abuse scandal at kindergarten; Taipei Education Department: Fines now total NT$506,000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545780https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545780Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:41:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台積電 expands U.S. investment again; Executive Yuan: Maximum capacity and most advanced technology to remain in Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545781https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545781Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:38:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA African swine fever detected in pig carcass washed ashore in Kinmen; president calls for protecting disease prevention effortshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545782https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545782Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:37:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Former mainland Chinese nationals seek election; 陸委會: Must have been registered as residents in Taiwan for 10 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545674https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545674Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:28:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 力成 and 博通 to establish Singapore joint venture, investing US$400 million to pursue advanced packaginghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545675https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545675Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:24:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 中聯 failed to provide oil batch numbers truthfully; Taichung City Government refers case to prosecutors for investigation under the lawhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545572https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545572Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:22:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hong Kong-born Leung Man-to plans to run for Kinmen County magistrate; eligibility yet to be determinedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545573https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545573Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:22:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Traffic restored on Miaoli County Route 21 in Nanzhuang; traffic on the Shibi Bridge section restricted to one lane with weight limitshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545582https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545582Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Workplace accident at 高雄某水泥廠 while cleaning a roller; employer suspected of violating Occupational Safety and Health Acthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545583https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545583Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:18:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台灣賓士: 25 new models to be introduced in Taiwan over the next 2 yearshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545584https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545584Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:16:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chiang Wan-an delivers policy report to city council, clashes with Chien Shu-pei over information requestshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545462https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545462Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:15:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Land Bank obtains Wealth Management 2.0 license as 25 banks compete for high-asset markethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545463https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545463Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:15:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA TPBL draft second pick Wu Chih-kai says he will decide after the CBA drafthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545472https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545472Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:10:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 大樂透 jackpot rolls over for 19 consecutive draws; 台彩: Jackpot could reach NT$700 million on the 17thhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545473https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545473Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:08:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 泰國籲緬甸允東協特使會見翁山蘇姬 盼推動對話https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545474https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545474Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:07:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA ASEAN Finance / 力成: Plans to establish joint venture with Broadcom in Singapore to pursue panel-level packaginghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545460https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545460Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:07:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAPowertech Technology will establish a joint venture with Broadcom in Singapore and enter the panel-level advanced packaging business. The investment will total $400 million and be funded from its own resources. 基隆公共工程遭綁標 市議員曾紀嚴等5人遭羈押https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545343https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545343Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:02:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Company helps install air conditioners; children at Anikang Children's Home enjoy their first cool summer in half a centuryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545344https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545344Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:00:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 4 people unreachable in mainland China; 陸委會: Families report they are being detainedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545345https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545345Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:59:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA TPBL郭嘉安獲特攻青睞 建中男籃史上首名職籃球員https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545354https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545354Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:56:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting set for 7/19; Rubio and Wang Yi expected to attendhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545356https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545356Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:55:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 國發基金: Investments comply with laws and regulations, supporting startups and industrial developmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545355https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545355Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:55:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Pig carcass washed ashore in Kinmen on the 14th; response center confirms African swine feverhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545104https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545104Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:54:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA “往事只能回味” swept across Asia; 尤雅 announces Kaohsiung concerthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545358https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545358Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:54:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Risks in the Strait of Hormuz rise; Indian authorities order shipowners to stop sending sailorshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545357https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545357Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:54:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台灣員警遊福建被盤查 陸委會籲機關風險提醒https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545105https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545105Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:53:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 新北警查緝詐欺車手 逮2人扣40餘萬元及毒品https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545106https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545106Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:52:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Leveraged single-stock ETFs roil South Korean stocks; 金管會: Taiwan has no plans to allow themhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545115https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545115Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:51:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA African swine fever detected in pig found floating at sea; 金門縣府: pigs at nearby farms are healthyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545117https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545117Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 賀丹 named TPBL draft's top pick; vows to help the Aquas win in the new seasonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545116https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545116Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:50:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Benzo[a]pyrene exceeds the limit; 中聯油脂 apologizes, halts operations for improvements and will not resume without approvalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545118https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545118Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:47:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 伊朗 threatens to attack infrastructure in the Middle East; 以色列 vows to maintain troop presence in Lebanonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545120https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545120Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:44:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chiang Wan-an: Xinyi Line East Extension expected to open by the end of August; safety will be ensuredhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545119https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545119Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:44:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Youth Housing Loan 3.0 approved by 行政院; 行庫 estimate it will do little to revive housing market demandhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544987https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544987Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:42:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Kaohsiung reports 2 imported dengue cases; health bureau urges people to seek testing voluntarily after returning to Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544988https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544988Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:42:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Huang Jen-hsun: Japan enters a new AI era as 輝達 partners with Japanese firms to build a national-scale computing factoryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544989https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544989Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:38:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAHuang Jen-hsun announced deeper “physical AI” collaboration with Japanese companies and a plan to build a national AI factory with Noetra. The move will accelerate the use of robotics and automation in industries such as manufacturing and healthcare. Residents remain despite red alert for landslide-dammed lake; 2 people in Hualien's Wanrong Village urged to leavehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545000Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:37:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 民眾黨訪團對話上海交大師生 李偉華：盼成合作開始https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544999https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544999Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:37:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 2 愛之味 products affected by tainted oil; designated batches eligible for returns and refundshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545001https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1545001Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:35:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA High-voltage line in Keelung's Anle District suspected of being pulled down by a forklift; 27 households briefly lost powerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544868https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544868Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:34:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 4 members of resident band killed in fire at Thai beer restaurant; families and fans mournhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544869https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544869Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:33:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Writers and bookstores join campaign in support of Hong Kong, using the hashtag “I am a bookstore clerk”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544870https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544870Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:32:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATwo bookstores in Hong Kong were searched over alleged violations of the National Security Law, and a staff member wearing a T-shirt that read “I am a bookstore employee” was detained. Taiwanese writers and bookstores, including 詹宏志 and 李志銘, expressed solidarity. The threat to freedom of expression is drawing international attention. Youth Housing Loan 3.0 budget exceeds NT$42.2 billion; Ministry of Finance estimates it will not trigger housing market volatilityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544880https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544880Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:29:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Strong AI demand drives 台積電's growth above 40%; key takeaways from earnings callhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544882https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544882Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:28:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Foreign outflows weigh on the New Taiwan dollar as Asian stocks tumble; currency closes weaker at 32.249 on heavy turnoverhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544881https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544881Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:28:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Tainan's Chengxi landfill accused of dumping black water; 環保局 director: If it's true, I'll step downhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544883https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544883Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:26:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台鐵 train safety system fails; single-track, two-way service between Qidu and Sijiaotinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544884https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544884Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:24:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA New Taipei probes Zhonglian's problematic oil products; more than 45,000 kilograms pulled from shelves to datehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544752https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544752Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:18:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA US official reiterates rejection of the one-China principle, urges Latin American countries to strengthen cooperation with Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544753https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544753Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:17:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA South Korea's beauty tourism boom: makeup experiences and color analysis draw foreign visitorshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544754https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544754Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:16:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Kuo Hsueh-fu takes on ballroom dancing in new series, co-stars with Li Mu as mother and daughterhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544765https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544765Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:15:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Man in his 7th decade diagnosed with prostate cancer; Tri-Service General Hospital uses high-intensity focused ultrasound for precision treatmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544635https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544635Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:13:30 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chen Zu-pei joins 國泰世華銀 board; Liu Shang-chi named general manager of an investment trusthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544636https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544636Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:13:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 華梵大學's “Lanting Fang” exhibition opens; president champions calligraphy as an antidote to AI anxietyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544637https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544637Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:10:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA AI and net zero / 正崴 opens its first AI demonstration factory in the US, accelerating manufacturing transformationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544648https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544648Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:07:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 議員批中聯油4年僅抽驗1次 中市府：非每年固定檢驗https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544519https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544519Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:02:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 外交部: Papua New Guinea unilaterally announced the closure of 台灣's representative office; necessary response measures are under considerationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544649https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544649Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:02:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Civic groups urge Thailand not to deport Chinese journalist Bai Zhaodong, warning he could face persecution and torturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544520https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544520Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:01:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Missing man with dementia found stranded on riverbed in Miaoli County after police and firefighters search by dronehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544521https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544521Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:01:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Red alert issued for Wanli Creek landslide dam lake; 台鐵 suspends service as a precaution 2 hours before overflowhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544532https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544532Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:59:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Fears of AI overheating batter tech stocks; Asian markets mostly close lowerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544281https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544281Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:55:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Engineer returns home to raise bees; Chen Kuan-hua's smart beehive truck earns him a spot among the Top 100 Young Farmershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544282https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544282Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:54:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Foreign investors sell NT$48.335 billion; 南亞 leads with 52,646 lots soldhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544283https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544283Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:53:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Delivery worker wins major literary award, fueling a new wave of popular literature in Chinahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544294https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544294Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:52:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA TPBL新人選秀會 海神挑走賀丹成為選秀狀元https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544295https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544295Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:51:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 中共 promotes a correct view of political achievements, Beijing addresses longstanding historical issueshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544296https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544296Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:47:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Indian nuclear plant data suspected of leaking; blueprints and supplier information appear on the dark webhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544167https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544167Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:40:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 屏東農業大學 opens for the new school year; alumni named among the Top 100 Young Farmers share their experienceshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544168https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544168Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:39:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Local officials criticize the central government over the oil case; Cho Jung-tai says cooperation will resolve the issuehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544044https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544044Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:34:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hsu Yi-chia loses final appeal over removal as a director of 街口投信https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544045https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544045Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:32:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hong Kong security chief: Bookstore searched under national security law; denies list of banned bookshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544056https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544056Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:31:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Youth Housing Loan 3.0 set to launch: Eligibility, subsidies and key changes at a glancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544060https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544060Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:29:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hong Kong bookstore investigated for selling “Only Red Flowers Bloom”; Taiwanese copies sell out, prompting urgent reprintinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544059https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544059Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:29:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Civic groups: Mortality rates for 4 cancers in Taiwan rise against the trend; call for better health literacy and improved coveragehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544058https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544058Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:29:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 民眾黨戴于文參選花蓮市長 國民黨縣黨部：尊重友黨https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544057https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544057Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:29:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Subsidies for legislative aides and village chiefs to rise on 7/1, with another 4% increase in 116https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544063https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544063Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:27:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Japanese media poll: Support for Sanae Takaichi’s cabinet falls below 50% for the first timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544062https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544062Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:27:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Solo travelers on group tours will not be paired with tour leaders; Southeast Travel to roll out the policy across all routes in Septemberhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544061https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544061Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:27:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Huang Kuo-chang accuses Liang Wen-chieh of passing out drunk at the Shanghai-Taipei Forum; Liang says it is “nonsense”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544064https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260716-18/index-en-p2.html#n1544064Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:26:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA