AI News 180m Report

2026-07-17 15:00–18:00 JST

561 received, 561 listed, 5 sources ・ Page 3 of 6

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 312 items from 4 sources; Japan, 249 items from 1 source.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Japan | PR TIMES (continued)（249）

Sarah Brightman’s first new album in 8 years, ‘Sunset Over Broadway - The New Best Collection,’ goes on sale Friday, July 17!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • On sale Friday, July 17
  • ¥3,300 (tax included)
  • Will tour 6 cities nationwide for 8 performances in July 2025
  • Japan tour, the first in 2 years and 8 months
  • It premiered in London in 1986
  • 30 years since the last time they appeared in a musical
  • Directed by American filmmaker Billy Wilder in 1950
  • In 1993, Sarah’s former husband, Andrew Lloyd Webber, adapted the work as a musical
  • Premiere in Madrid in 2005
  • Released in 1988
  • It was a No. 1 hit in France in 1990
  • July 10 (Fri.)–August 1 (Sat.), 2026

Companies mentioned：ユニバーサル ミュージック合同会社、タワーレコード、ローソンHMV、Amazon.co.jp、Bunkamura 東急シアターオーブ、パラマウント・ピクチャーズ

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A highly anticipated children’s book adaptation of the mega-bestseller that has sold over 280,000 copies and won the Shinsho Award! “Going to Africa to Catch Grasshoppers: The Story of a Hakase Who Made His Dream Come True” goes on sale July 23 (Thu.)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 280,000 copies sold to date
  • 1,100 yen (tax included)
  • 176 pages

Companies mentioned：株式会社光文社、光文社新書、モーリタニア・バッタ研究所

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[ザ・リッツ・カールトン大阪] Chinese restaurant 香桃 launches a dim sum afternoon tea for a limited time

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: 8,000 yen
  • Champagne free-flow included on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: ¥15,000
  • Da Hong Pao (additional charge: ¥3,800)

Companies mentioned：ザ・リッツ・カールトン大阪、マリオット・インターナショナル

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[W大阪] Collaboration crepes with Omotesando-born specialty crepe shop BALLOON Smile CREPE available from August 1 (Sat.)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Individual crepes: ¥3,000 each
  • Crepe set (with drink): ¥3,500 each
  • Chocolate cookie crunch smoothie, à la carte: ¥1,200

Companies mentioned：マリオット・インターナショナル、W大阪、BALLOON Smile CREPE、Wホテルズ、Marriott Bonvoy

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Mei Ikumi × Ririka Tanabe share the cover of CanCam for the first time in a chic coordinated look ♡ “Meruri? Nukube? We’re taking suggestions for our duo nickname!”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: ¥1,200 (tax included)
  • On sale: July 23 (Thu.)

Companies mentioned：CanCam、小学館

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Original山下達郎・竹内まりやの夫婦放談 番外編！「“音ひとつ”で情感が変わる」 ライブに対する美学を語る『山下達郎の楽天カード サンデー・ソングブック』

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Broadcast across 38 JFN stations nationwide
  • It launched on Saturday, October 3, 1992
  • Original2026年7月19日（日）と26日（日）
  • Going on sale July 22

Companies mentioned：株式会社エフエム東京、楽天カード、エアウィーヴ、文化シヤッター、三菱ガス化学、ティーバイティーガレージ

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[DMM Regional Revitalization] Ishikawa Prefecture × ラブライブ！蓮ノ空女学院スクールアイドルクラブ to hold events from August 10 (Mon.), including a rally featuring original story stamps and a collaboration with IRいしかわ鉄道!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026
  • More than 60 businesses operated by DMM
  • 60.12 million members

Companies mentioned：合同会社DMM.com、公益社団法人石川県観光連盟、株式会社バンダイナムコフィルムワークス、IRいしかわ鉄道、ラブライブ！蓮ノ空女学院スクールアイドルクラブ

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ガロア and GMOペイメントゲートウェイ partner to launch an “ part-time hiring and retention plan” supporting PayPay salary receipt

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 2 million job listings nationwide
  • A part-time job site used by more than 10 million people
  • The number of adopting companies has exceeded 15,000
  • Annual payment processing volume exceeds 23 trillion yen
  • Deployed at more than 150,000 merchant locations
  • ¥100,000 in advertising credits
  • Original1件2,500円からの成果報酬型
  • Original1枠1,500円からの掲載課金プラン
  • Capital: 13.323 billion yen
  • Capital: 5 billion yen

Companies mentioned：ガロア、GMOペイメントゲートウェイ、PayPay、ギガバイト、即給 byGMO、GMOインターネットグループ、三井住友銀行、さくら情報システム、NHK、国税庁

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A new playpen designed with ease of supervision and safety in mind! Made with mesh so you can see your child at a glance

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • High-type design, 65 cm tall
  • About 3 kg
  • Approximately 5 kg

Companies mentioned：タンスのゲン株式会社

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もじソナ®, which instantly turns printed teaching materials into digital materials, launches the “もじソナ Summer Vacation Support Campaign” to support children and teachers over summer break!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 30 types of free teaching materials
  • More than 10 types of support materials
  • Monthly fee: 2,200 yen, tax included
  • ¥1,100, including tax

Companies mentioned：株式会社Nanka、文部科学省

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Next-generation mobility service TOCKLE launches a weekly plan in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture: “Ride as many times as you like for 7 days for ¥1,980.” Experience a “semi-ownership” lifestyle

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：BRJ株式会社、TOCKLE

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[Taking place August 2 (Sun.)! Walk-ins welcome!] Information session for high school 1st-year and middle school 3rd-year students and their guardians about “regional high school year 2 study abroad” (a 1-year domestic study-abroad program)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • August 2, 2026 (Sun.)

Companies mentioned：地域高２留学事務局、内閣府、国立オリンピック記念青少年総合センター

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神戸学院大学 to hold Green Festival “Yumi Nara Soprano Recital” on Saturday, July 25—presenting a diverse range of vocal works through contemporary songs and works by Yorinori Matsudaira

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • With capacity for approximately 700 people
  • Held continuously for more than 30 years

Companies mentioned：神戸学院大学、明治学院大学

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Haru, a former salon owner, to make debut on July 19 (Sun.) on ぞうねこちゃんねる, one of Japan’s largest live commerce channels!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Showcase products to more than 1,000 viewers at a time
  • A proprietary training curriculum totaling 480 hours (about 3 months)
  • Original1配信の最大総視聴者数は97万人を超え
  • Sold more than 100 million yen in a single stream
  • Monthly sales topped 200 million yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社Cellest、トキバナ、ぞうねこちゃんねる、WABE

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A first for the industry! “O.E. Canal Umbrella Trust—One/Ares Sports, Media and Entertainment Opportunity Fund,” a semi-liquid public offering fund investing in SMEs, launches

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Purchase fee: no more than 3.30% (including tax) of the application amount
  • A fee applies when redeeming (repurchasing) units. However, the fee is scheduled to be reduced to 0.3% for redemptions (repurchases) to which valuation dates on or after December 31, 2027 apply (for applications from October 2027).
  • 1.37% per year of total net assets
  • The effective combined burden of the management fees listed above in ① and ② will be approximately 2.62% per year of total net assets.

Companies mentioned：アセットマネジメントOne株式会社、アレス社

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Yamanakako Multicultural Coexistence Study Tour

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Taking place November 7 and 8, 2026

Companies mentioned：特定非営利活動法人リンクトゥミャンマー、桃庵

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From soil dating back approximately 5 million years to crafts of the future.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 5 million years ago
  • August 31, 2026

Companies mentioned：有限会社アートホームデザイン、井澤コーポレーション、株式会社 岐流、カネ利陶料有限会社

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The long-awaited compact version of Qubii Power, the smartphone device for fast charging and backup, is here: Qubii Power SE! Get a great deal on a limited-edition set in the launch campaign!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • [Qubii Power SE + USB cable (with USB Type-C/Lightning adapter) + 128GB microSD] ¥22,780 → ¥18,224
  • [Qubii Power SE + USB cable (with USB Type-C/Lightning adapter)] ¥17,780 → ¥14,800
  • [Qubii Power SE + 128GB microSD card] ¥19,800 → ¥15,840
  • [Qubii Power SE + 256GB microSD card] ¥24,800 → ¥21,080
  • [Qubii Power SE + 256GB microSD card] ¥24,800

Companies mentioned：Maktar、Qubii Power、Qubii Power SE、Piconizer 4

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Japanese version of “Measuring OSPO Value,” which visualizes the business value of OSPOs, now available

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 4 strategic aspects directly tied to business

Companies mentioned：The Linux Foundation Japan、Linux Foundation

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[エステー] Acquires shares in 株式会社トレッタキャッツ, which offers smart litter boxes to support cat health management, making it a subsidiary

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Acquired 100% of the shares
  • More than 100 veterinary hospitals nationwide

Companies mentioned：エステー株式会社、株式会社トレッタキャッツ

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[JPI Seminar] “The Front Lines of Carbon Credit Use and the Direction of Corporate Strategy: Practical Responses Based on Global Trends, GX-ETS and Voluntary Use” to be held Wednesday, July 29

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 1 participant: ¥37,560 (tax included)
  • 2nd participant onward: ¥32,560 (tax included; same corporation and simultaneous application)
  • 11,000 yen (tax included; venue and live stream only; same attendance format)
  • Special rate: 18,500 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned：JPI、日本計画研究所、株式会社三菱総合研究所

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The company that built the “behind the scenes” of securities steps into the spotlight. Announcement of the TRADE WORKS IR TOUR 2026 for individual investors

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than ¥5 billion in revenue
  • Corporate value up 10 times

Companies mentioned：株式会社トレードワークス、松井証券、マネックス証券、三菱UFJ eスマート証券、SBI証券、楽天証券、SBIホールディングス、日本オンライン証券、カブドットコム証券、米Alpaca社

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Continues to be selected for ESG indices adopted by GPIF (FTSE, MSCI)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • FTSE4Good Index (selected for 24 consecutive years)
  • FTSE Blossom Japan Index (selected for 10 consecutive years)
  • FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index (selected for 5 consecutive years)
  • MSCI Japan Empowering Women Index (WIN) (selected for 4 consecutive years)

Companies mentioned：株式会社商船三井、FTSE Russell、MSCI Inc.、年金積立金管理運用独立行政法人（GPIF）

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Tobiraphone Cloud, a cloud phone service, launches fax sending and receiving, enabling centralized management of phone and fax contracts

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Used by approximately 15 million people per month

Companies mentioned：トビラシステムズ株式会社、Salesforce、HubSpot、kintone

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Originalヴィブラムジャパン、Hender Schemeとの共同開発ソール第2弾「U.F.O」を発表

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • U.F.O / mar: ¥36,300 (tax included)
  • U.F.O / ven: ¥39,600 (tax included)
  • Starting July 18, 2026 (Sat)

Companies mentioned：ヴィブラム・ジャパン株式会社、Hender Scheme、ヴィブラム

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Pursuing technology for gentle, thorough washing for someone special: media preview event held for Mirable Ex, the first new showerhead in about 2 years and 3 months

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Remarkably lightweight (about 265 g)
  • Price: ¥38,500 (tax included)

Companies mentioned：株式会社サイエンス、一般社団法人ファインバブル産業会（FBIA）

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Hōō High School presents its inquiry-based activities in Kagoshima using XR and AI, and its efforts to pass on local culture, in Fukuoka

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Held at Acros Fukuoka on Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Companies mentioned：学校法人希望が丘学園、XR Meetup Kagoshima、日置市、株式会社日本XRセンター、株式会社GENDA、株式会社ダイナモアミューズメント、VR BASE TOKYO、AWE USA 2026

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[株式会社ノビシロ] Breaking free from dependence on the president and star performers: full-scale rollout of consulting to build a sales system where all 10 out of 10 employees can sell

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original売上の7〜8割を社長や一部のエース社員に依存しており

Companies mentioned：株式会社ノビシロ

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Kinoly, an experience app that expands children’s interests, launches a giveaway campaign for a chance to win Thomas & Friends merchandise!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 1,000 diverse pieces of content
  • Gifts for 20 winners selected by lottery
  • Monthly plan: ¥380 (tax included)

Companies mentioned：テクミラホールディングス、ネオス株式会社、ポプラ社、TOMY、UNI-TY INC.、フレーベル館、TMS、NTV、ポプラ社,ネオス、GACHAMUKKU、Gullane (Thomas) Limited、双葉社、シンエイ、テレビ朝日、ＡＤＫ、SANRIO CO., LTD.、Benesse Corporation、しまじろう、Peanuts Worldwide LLC、ワオ・コーポレーション、Danran、Obunsha、DeNA Co.、NEXTBOOK

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Blue Clean accelerates the revitalization and use of vacant home stock through a business partnership with 株式会社タスキパートナーズ

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Established: August 1, 2022
  • Established: April 1, 2024
  • Established: July 19, 2018

Companies mentioned：ブルークリーン株式会社、株式会社タスキパートナーズ、株式会社タスキホールディングス

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Original北洋銀行「サステナブル経営支援ローン」を活用した資金調達を実施

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Site area
  • Total floor area
  • Scheduled completion date

Companies mentioned：ダイビル株式会社、北洋銀行

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株式会社トレッタキャッツ joins the S.T. Corporation Group

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Acquisition of 100% of the company’s shares
  • More than 100 veterinary hospitals nationwide

Companies mentioned：株式会社トレッタキャッツ、エステー株式会社

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“Igashira Resort Outdoor Autumn Fest 2026,” targeting 10,000 visitors, to be held in Moka, Tochigi

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Visitor satisfaction reached 90.7%
  • The percentage who said they would attend again the following year was 99.3%
  • Families with children accounted for 88.5%
  • Those in their 30s and 40s accounted for 84.8%
  • More than 42% of visitors came from outside Utsunomiya and Moka
  • Plans to accommodate about 91 groups
  • Fixed vendor fee: ¥20,000
  • Minimum: ¥3,000
  • Fixed vendor fee: ¥10,000

Companies mentioned：株式会社R.project、いがしらリゾート活性化協議会、ワンダフルとちぎ、キッチンカーフードバトルサミット

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The 4th adoption of Hatena’s GigaViewer for Apps manga app viewer is Coremix’s Zenon Plus

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • There are 18 companies and 29 manga services, including Zenon Plus (web and app versions).
  • Operates a content platform service with 13.12 million registered users (actual figure for January 2026).

Companies mentioned：株式会社はてな、株式会社コアミックス、株式会社オーバーラップ・プラス、株式会社集英社、株式会社新潮社、株式会社マッグガーデン、株式会社双葉社、株式会社芳文社、株式会社祥伝社、株式会社小学館、株式会社ホーム社、株式会社アース・スター エンターテイメント、株式会社シュークリーム、株式会社文藝春秋、株式会社一迅社、株式会社少年画報社

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Tasuki Partners accelerates the revitalization and use of vacant home stock through a business partnership with ブルークリーン株式会社

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Since its establishment in 2018
  • August 1, 2022
  • April 1, 2024

Companies mentioned：株式会社タスキホールディングス、株式会社タスキパートナーズ、ブルークリーン株式会社

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Original「DUO（デュオ） クレンズセラム ピール&ブースト」2026年1月新発売、発売からわずか半年で2026年上半期ベスコス21冠達成！

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 21 best cosmetics awards
  • Price: ¥4,620 (tax included)
  • Price: ¥1,650 (tax included)

Companies mentioned：プレミアアンチエイジング株式会社、DUO、@cosme、LOFT、アインズ&トルぺ、ハンズ、shop in、マツモトキヨシ、ココカラファイン、Amazon、楽天市場、Yahoo!ショッピング、Qoo10、ZOZOTOWN

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Notice regarding a business partnership with INEX in the environmental IR field

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A business partnership agreement was signed today (July 17, 2026).

Companies mentioned：株式会社ミンカブ・ジ・インフォノイド、株式会社アイネックス

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airCloset launches rental service for street pajama brand “Chill ST/チルスト”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Rental fee: from ¥3,180 (tax included)
  • Rental period: 1 month

Companies mentioned：株式会社エアークローゼット、株式会社オアシスライフスタイルグループ、Chill ST/チルスト

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Originalシリーズ累計41万枚突破！楽天ランキング8冠*達成「SHAPEDAYS」がリニューアル！肌のようにまとう新感覚ブラ「24Hスキンブラ」を発売 4Dパッド*採用で24時間快適な着け心地

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Now available at a more affordable price of ¥2,420 (tax included)
  • On sale starting July 17, 2026 (Friday)

Companies mentioned：株式会社ピアラ、株式会社P2C、SHAPEDAYS、楽天市場、Amazon

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Originalhada to kokoro（肌と心）かけ算美容液ポイントシートマスクを公式オンラインストアで販売開始

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ¥594 each (tax included) / 15 sheets (45 ml, 50 ml)

Companies mentioned：株式会社セキド、hada to kokoro（肌と心）、LUMINE、&choa!（アンド・チョア）

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Original厚木市に初出店！0円から不要品を譲り合う官民連携のリユース拠点「ジモティースポット厚木」7/31オープン

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • In fiscal 2025, its locations nationwide reduced waste by about 4,300 tons
  • The company plans to expand Jimoty Spot to 329 locations by 2030
  • This is expected to reduce waste by about 84,000 tons annually (254 tons per location annually) (*2)

Companies mentioned：株式会社ジモティー、株式会社クオーレ

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Street pajama brand “Chill ST” launches rentals through airCloset Spot Rental, a fashion rental service for one-time use!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Rental fee: from ¥3,180 (tax included)
  • Rental period: 1 month

Companies mentioned：株式会社オアシスライフスタイルグループ、株式会社エアークローゼット、Chill ST、airCloset Spot Rental

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Hands LaLaport Toyosu store reopens after renovations on Saturday, July 18

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 40,000 items available

Companies mentioned：株式会社ハンズ、KATE、キュレル、CANMAKE、excel、エアウィーヴ、フラワーリング

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[SBI Securities] Notice of the addition of 5 currency pairs to SBI FX

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Expanded to 39 currency pairs, the most among major online brokerages*
  • At 6.00%, the rate is on par with those of Mexico (6.50%) and South Africa (7.00%), known for their high interest rates
  • The policy rate is also 3.75%
  • Switzerland’s policy rate is 0.00%

Companies mentioned：株式会社SBI証券、楽天証券、マネックス証券、松井証券、三菱UFJ eスマート証券

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Experience the moment a passion for animals becomes a meal! First members-only event for the Animal Epos Card, with アドベンチャーワールド!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Spend at least ¥50,000 (tax included) using the Animal Epos Card
  • March 20, 2026 (Friday)–July 31, 2026 (Friday)
  • September 19 (Saturday) and September 20 (Sunday), 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社エポスカード、丸井グループ、アドベンチャーワールド、マルイファミリー溝口

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にっこりーノ POPUP SHOP “にっこりーノ Bakery” to open for the first time at gashacoco Ikebukuro!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A collection of plush bread toys in 21 varieties!
  • For customers who purchase at least ¥3,000 (tax included) worth of にっこりーノ merchandise

Companies mentioned：株式会社Qualia、にっこりーノ、gashacoco

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[TABASA/タバサ] Summer in Monochrome 2026 · タバサ Summer Monochrome Style

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • High-twist jersey cardigan ¥19,800 (tax included)
  • Tricot chiffon flower-embroidered T-shirt ¥29,700 (tax included)
  • Wool jersey jumpsuit ¥52,800 (tax included)
  • Polyester chenille × cord embroidery pullover ¥52,800 tax included
  • High-twist smooth dress ¥50,600 tax included
  • 40/2 jersey clock print T-shirt ¥25,300 tax included
  • Sheer double-layered striped sleeveless dress ¥46,200 tax included
  • High-twist smooth balloon blouse ¥39,600 tax included

Companies mentioned：タバサ、株式会社パパス

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Original【新宿高島屋】新進気鋭のアーティストの作品約20点を展示販売。「河崎海斗展」、7月22日（水）から28日（火）まで開催。

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Around 20 works
  • 242,000 yen (tax included)
  • 550,000 yen (tax included)
  • 150,000 yen (tax included)
  • 70,000 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned：株式会社髙島屋、河崎海斗

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OriginalSSKが読売ジャイアンツ・坂本勇人選手 通算300本塁打達成記念の特別仕様バットを贈呈

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 300th career home run
  • Who has been taking care of us for 20 years

Companies mentioned：SSK、読売ジャイアンツ、有限会社山内うるし工芸

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Taiwan | 中央社 CNA（107）

Alishan Fenqihu public restroom renovation completed, blending with the landscape and mountain-and-water aesthetics

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original共耗資新台幣2800多萬元
  • The project took 281 days to complete

Companies mentioned：阿里山國家風景區管理處、觀光署

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Swedish automaker Volvo's Q2 sales fall as it cites an extremely challenging environment

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Volvo's revenue for the April-to-June quarter was 77.7 billion Swedish kronor
  • Volvo's revenue for the April-to-June quarter was 77.7 billion Swedish kronor (about NT$261 billion)
  • Volvo's revenue for the April-to-June quarter was 77.7 billion Swedish kronor (about NT$261 billion), down from 93.5 billion kronor in the same period last year.
  • However, net profit last quarter reached 417 million kronor
  • However, net profit last quarter reached 417 million kronor, a marked improvement from a net loss of 8.1 billion kronor in the same period last year.
  • The automaker's sales volume fell 6% last quarter to 171,500 vehicles.
  • Samuelsson also said Volvo had made progress in cutting costs, including reducing its workforce by about 3,000 positions compared with the first half of 2025.

Companies mentioned：富豪汽車公司、Volvo

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Lin Yun-ju prepares for the Nagoya Asian Games with a level head, aiming to win medals alongside his team

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Ranked No. 7 in the world
  • 25th

Companies mentioned：東京木下

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Convincing AI-generated war videos used by Russia to undermine Ukrainian morale

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Founded in 2018
  • Broadly divided into 7 types

Companies mentioned：Sensity AI、TikTok、Telegram、Facebook、X、Instagram、YouTube

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屏東滿州國小 heads to Okinawa for a performance, with folk songs fostering Taiwan-Japan cultural exchange

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original屏東縣滿州國小民謠隊2度受邀
  • 7 young traditional arts performers
  • At the time, only 5 first-grade students had been recruited

Companies mentioned：屏東滿州國小、日本沖繩國際兒童青少年藝術節、Ricca Ricca Festa、安麗希望工場慈善基金會

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Lin Chia-lung welcomes Estonian parliamentarians, hoping to continue cooperation to strengthen democratic resilience

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A 6-member cross-party parliamentary delegation led by Kristo Enn Vaga, chair of the 愛沙尼亞國會友台小組
  • Speaking up for Taiwan at the World Health Assembly (WHA) for 4 consecutive years

Companies mentioned：愛沙尼亞國會友台小組、北歐波羅的海八國、改革黨、愛沙尼亞200黨、保守人民黨

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中聯油脂 case: Chiang Wan-an says any falsification will be strongly condemned

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The central government previously conducted at least 55 spot checks on businesses in Taipei
  • More than 30 products have been tested since the incident occurred

Companies mentioned：中聯油脂、強冠

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Citing evacuation capacity and viewing experience, Hsinchu County declines to host National Day fireworks

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：國慶籌備委員會、新竹縣政府

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Japan battered by extreme weather: torrential rain hits Kanto, while Hokkaido swelters at 35 degrees

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Rainfall of 81 millimeters recorded in Takatsu Ward, Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture
  • Heavy rainfall of 67 millimeters also recorded in Adachi, Tokyo
  • As of 1:50 p.m., Hachioji, Tokyo, had received 63 millimeters of rain in 1 hour
  • Hokkaido experiences a rare 'extremely hot day' with temperatures above 35 degrees
  • A temperature of 38.4 degrees recorded in Nishitosa, Shimanto, Kochi Prefecture
  • 38 degrees in Kyoto
  • 37.5 degrees in Higashiomi, Shiga Prefecture
  • 37.4 degrees in Okayama
  • 36.9 degrees in Nara
  • Tokoro in Kitami, Hokkaido, also reached 35.9 degrees

Companies mentioned：NHK

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Chinese human rights lawyer Wu Shaoping, who sought asylum in the U.S., detained by ICE

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About 20 Chinese human rights defenders, lawyers and scholars
  • Xu Zhiyong and Ding Jiaxi were sentenced to 14 and 12 years in prison, respectively

Companies mentioned：亞馬遜、Amazon、ICE、紐約時報

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Hsiao Bi-khim visits the Fude Branch of Zhubei City Library, saying she is moved and impressed

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 客委會 grant of nearly NT$30 million
  • More than 10,000 visitors in just 3 days

Companies mentioned：竹北市立圖書館、客委會

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Inspecting alternative service training, Liu Shih-fang hopes disaster-response capabilities will strengthen social resilience

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 67,743 certified EMT-1 responders
  • 17,874 certified disaster-prevention specialists

Companies mentioned：中央警察大學、台灣警察專科學校

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President recommends Mid-Autumn Festival products from groups serving people with disabilities, urging the public to show support

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：衛生福利部、優先採購網路商城

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日管處 organizes guided bicycle tours to explore hidden gems around Sun Moon Lake

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 5 routes offered from August to October
  • Take on the 30-kilometer lakeside road

Companies mentioned：日管處、交通部觀光署、日月潭國家風景區管理處、ACCUPASS

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Original高雄大寮社宅7/27招租 婚育宅、關懷戶逾4成

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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  • Daliao social housing has 384 units
  • Original關懷戶及婚育家庭保障戶數比例逾4成
  • Another 40% of units will be reserved for eligible applicants, totaling 164 units
  • A total of 154 units are reserved for newlywed families with children
  • Average monthly income per person must be below NT$59,395

Companies mentioned：高雄市政府、高雄市都市發展局、高雄市住宅及都市更新中心

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CEDAW international review committee urges pay transparency, says equal-pay-for-work-of-equal-value regulations should be explicit

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The international review committee issued nearly 90 concluding observations
  • The Presidential Office announced the nomination list of 29 Control Yuan members on June 11

Companies mentioned：CEDAW、監察院、立法院、行政院

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Major reform of 日本皇室 would allow female royals to remain in the imperial family after marriage

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：日本皇室、日本参議院、中央社、日本经济新闻、NHK、每日新闻、日本保守党、未来团队、宮内廳、黑田武一郎

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Original干擾美國2020總統選舉？ 北京：不干涉他國內政

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 中國 'illegally obtained 220 million 美國 voter records

Companies mentioned：美國、中國、美國情報機構、白宮、澎湃新聞

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The New Taiwan dollar fell 3.9 cents to close at NT$32.288

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Closed at 32.288
  • Trading volume totaled US$3.179 billion
  • Opened at 32.25 yuan
  • High: NT$32.25
  • Low: NT$32.416

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To protect elderly life insurance policyholders from fraud, 中華郵政 introduces designated contacts

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 93 people have applied
  • Policyholders aged 65 and older hold about 178,000 policies

Companies mentioned：中華郵政

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The 2026 Tainan Summer Music Festival 'Jiangjun Roar' kicks off Aug. 1 for 2 days

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The 2026 Tainan Summer Music Festival 'Jiangjun Roar' enters its 15th year
  • Original2天活動都會施放6分多鐘煙火
  • A 16-inch fireworks shell called 'Colorful Thousand-Wheel' will be launched

Companies mentioned：美秀集團、ARKis、163braces、粗大Band、C.Holly、PALLAS帕拉斯、Ponay卜耐

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Premier inspects Yilan Xizhou pumping station, demands completion by 117 to strengthen flood protection

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The government's forward-looking plan approved an investment of NT$320 million
  • The area affected by flooding could be reduced by about 27 hectares
  • The government previously invested NT$80 billion in flood-control projects over 8 years, as well as in flood-control plans under the Forward-looking Infrastructure Development Program
  • Promote the 4-year, NT$100 billion 'Integrated Improvement Program for County- and City-Managed Rivers and Drainage Systems in Response to Climate Change'

Companies mentioned：行政院、經濟部水利署

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民進黨: There is no room for compromise on food safety; Wu Cheng's wording was imprudent, and he is willing to review it and apologize

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：民進黨、中聯

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中聯油脂 case: 國民黨 to rally the public on Ketagalan Boulevard on the 25th

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 國民黨 will hold the event after its national congress on the 25th
  • The event will be held on Ketagalan Boulevard at 6 p.m.

Companies mentioned：中聯油脂、國民黨、民眾黨、民進黨

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Original木業公司欠百萬勞健保費 孝女籌錢代父清償保商譽

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original150多萬元
  • More than NT$1 million

Companies mentioned：木業会社

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Affected businesses in the Zhonglian case see their first 'zero increase'; Chen Shih-chung: Whoever did wrong will be dealt with

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The number of affected downstream businesses remains at 1,322, with 'zero increase'
  • The volume removed from shelves increased by nearly 33 metric tons from yesterday
  • The total increased by 32.8 metric tons from yesterday
  • 福懋, 福壽 and 泰山, 3 companies, submitted a total of 52 retained oil samples for testing

Companies mentioned：中聯油脂、福懋、福壽、泰山

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South Korean and U.S. team unveils automatic dressing robot, which could be used in semiconductor cleanrooms [Video]

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • It takes about 10 seconds to put on a full outfit

Companies mentioned：韓國高等科學技術研究院（KAIST）、美國史丹佛大學（Stanford University）

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Original路透：川普控中國介選 可能危及美中休戰

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The 2020 U.S. presidential election
  • This year's November legislative elections
  • Around September 24

Companies mentioned：Donald Trump、共和黨、中國、北京、白宮、中國外交部、中國駐美大使館、劉暢、聯合國大會

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Chiayi City’s Science 168 Expo opens, encouraging children to put down their 3C devices and learn by doing

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 5-day event
  • The 22nd Science 168

Companies mentioned：嘉義市、興嘉國小、民生國中、昆蟲擾西、吳沁婕、嘉義市科學168教育博覽會、臉書、facebook

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Foreign investors post record net sales of 189 billion; three major institutional investors dump 261.7 billion

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Taiwan stocks fell 2,953.71 points today
  • Closing at 42,671.27 points
  • Trading value totaled NT$1.212957 trillion
  • Combined net sales reached NT$261.715 billion
  • Dealers posted net sales of NT$82.179 billion
  • Investment trusts posted net purchases of NT$9.503 billion
  • Foreign and mainland Chinese investors recorded their largest net sales ever, at NT$189.039 billion

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Ground broken for Erhlin Lohas Sports Center in Changhua, with 6 major facilities including a swimming pool planned

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Total construction costs are estimated at about NT$382 million
  • The site covers 4 hectares
  • An outdoor 200-meter track

Companies mentioned：彰化縣政府、運動部、中科二林園區、芳苑工業區

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Telecom trio becomes a haven for funds amid Taiwan stock plunge, with all completing dividend gap fills

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Taiwan stocks have been highly volatile recently, tumbling 2,953 points at today's close to set a record for the biggest one-day point drop
  • 台灣大 shares reached NT$113 intraday today, completing this year's cash-dividend gap fill
  • 台灣大 earnings per share (EPS) were NT$2.86
  • 台灣大 will distribute a cash dividend of NT$4.744 per share this year
  • 遠傳 went ex-dividend on the 8th, distributing a cash dividend of NT$3.809281 per share
  • The closing price on the day before going ex-dividend was NT$103
  • The share price reached a high of NT$104 today
  • 中華電 went ex-dividend on the 9th, distributing a cash dividend of NT$5.2 per share
  • The ex-dividend reference price was NT$134.5
  • The closing price on the day before going ex-dividend was NT$139.5
  • The intraday high today was NT$140

Companies mentioned：遠傳、台灣大、中華電

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Landslide in Pengshui, Chongqing, China; number of people buried remains unconfirmed

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：中国安能重庆救援队、自然资源部、国家防灾减灾救灾委员会

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Pingtung Veterans General Hospital upgraded to a regional hospital; Chou Chun-mi hopes it will move toward becoming a quasi-medical center

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 290 surgeries have been completed

Companies mentioned：屏東榮民總醫院、退輔會

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漁業署 promotes 40 sustainable travel itineraries at travel fair, all for under NT$1,000

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 40 sustainable travel itineraries
  • For under NT$1,000
  • 5 fun fish-eating education quiz questions

Companies mentioned：漁業署、台北國際夏季旅展、中央社、基隆區漁會

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Hong Kong Wang Fuk Court fire: Commission report says government oversight was inadequate

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 168 people died
  • 7 of the 8 buildings were destroyed by fire

Companies mentioned：宏業、鴻毅

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Neste's Q2 profit forecast up 730%; Finnish earnings reports focus on energy and AI

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Revenue grew 43%
  • Shares have surged more than 155% over the past year
  • Shares have pulled back more than 15% over the past month
  • Q2 profit is forecast to rise more than 27% year over year
  • Revenue grew about 6%
  • Operating profit rose 1.5% year over year
  • Reached 1.62 billion euros
  • Revenue is forecast to grow about 7%
  • Higher than the less-than-2% expected level in Q1

Companies mentioned：Neste、諾基亞、北歐銀行

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Concerns over the AI boom intensify; tech stocks lead Nikkei down 4%

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Closed sharply down 4.03%
  • Plunged 2,694.42 points
  • Closed at 64,141.12 points
  • Fell 109.58 points
  • Closed at 3,919.21 points

Companies mentioned：日經225指數、東證股價指數

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Argentina fans rally behind World Cup title bid with all kinds of stunts; even the president has superstitions

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup final, reports describe Argentine fans performing various rituals in hopes of victory. The fervor of the people, including the president, highlights the depth of the country’s soccer culture.

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Spray attack at Osaka junior high school leaves 22 feeling ill; male student arrested

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 22 students
  • Around 10:40 a.m.

Companies mentioned：中央社、讀賣電視台、貝塚市教育委員會

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Taitung's Most Beautiful Starry Sky event heads to Lanyu on the 18th, featuring performances by 陳建年 and the Flying Fish Cultural Troupe

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2026 Taitung's Most Beautiful Starry Sky music experience event
  • The 18th
  • 7 o'clock
  • 9 a.m.

Companies mentioned：陳建年、小飛魚文化展演隊、台東縣政府

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Control Yuan urges Executive Yuan to marketize mountain guide certification and end disorder caused by fake self-organized groups

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 531 mountain accident rescue reports were recorded nationwide
  • Self-organized groups accounted for 55.85%
  • 34 people died
  • People aged 50 to 69 accounted for the largest share, at about 49%

Companies mentioned：中央社、消防署、運動部、台灣登山申請一站式服務網

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Economic Affairs Ministry continues Hualien Good Market vouchers, with NT$100 exchanged for NT$200 to boost shopping districts over summer break

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Exchange NT$100 for Good Market vouchers worth NT$200

Companies mentioned：經濟部商業發展署、中央社

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Woman in Dajia sits on the ground to package cookies and solicit goodwill fees from passersby; food safety officials to inspect

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A woman in a Dajia district of Taichung

Companies mentioned：台中市食品藥物安全處

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New Taipei speech therapist accused of molesting 29 children; prosecutors indict and seek a sentence of 20 years or more

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • There were 29 victims
  • The offenses were committed 107 times
  • Prosecutors seek a sentence of 20 years or more

Companies mentioned：新北地檢署、新北市警察局婦幼警察隊、衛福部、新北市政府衛生局

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In the 中聯油脂 case, Chiang Wan-an urges people to take to the streets on 7/25; Huang Kuo-chang voices support

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Take to Ketagalan Boulevard together on July 25

Companies mentioned：中聯油脂、民眾黨、國民黨、民進黨、Facebook

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Renovated Alishan Visitor Center opens, expanding into a forest information hub

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Wood 1+1 exhibition on the 2nd floor of the Alishan Visitor Center

Companies mentioned：阿里山國家森林遊樂區、農業部林業及自然保育署嘉義分署

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Australia criticizes Laos for bringing minor charges in methanol poisoning case, saying serious charges were not pursued

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 6 tourists died
  • Punishable by up to 1 year in prison
  • Equivalent to 1,600 Australian dollars

Companies mentioned：澳洲政府、寮國政府、法新社、澳洲公共廣播公司（ABC）

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Italian police search 寶格麗 and 香奈兒 over suspected exploitation of Chinese workers in supply chains

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：寶格麗、香奈兒、Brunello Cucinelli、Etro、Goyard、Jacob Cohën、Moncler、Stefano Ricci、普拉達、紀梵希、Dolce & Gabbana、Loro Piana

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Yunlin County government recommends quality local peanut oil to safeguard food safety

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Peanut production accounts for 75% of the national total

Companies mentioned：中聯油品、虎尾鎮農會、可味企業有限公司、喜笑花生、莿桐合作農場

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KMT urges that products not be put on shelves without the truth; DPP says food safety decisions should be reviewed scientifically and continuously

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：中聯油脂、頂新

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