Taiwan rallies past China for bronze at U18 Men’s Asian Volleyball Championship, returns to podium after 25 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Taiwan’s U18 men’s volleyball team rallied to beat China in the bronze-medal match at the Asian Championship, winning a medal for the first time in 25 years.
Fire EX performs at Taipei Arena for the first time; Tsai Ing-wen attends in support
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Fire EX performed at Taipei Arena for the first time, drawing former President Tsai Ing-wen. The event showcased the band’s influence in Taiwan’s cultural scene.
Facts
Fire EX held its first concert at Taipei Arena on the evening of the 18th.
Former President Tsai Ing-wen attended Fire EX’s concert.
President Lai Ching-te sent a congratulatory flower arrangement.
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai sent a flower arrangement and invited the band to add another show.
Taiwanese police get free admission to scenic areas in mainland China as civil servants？！MAC response revealed in unusually forceful wording
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
2 current and former Taiwanese police officers were detained and questioned for 6 hours by China's state security authorities. The Mainland Affairs Council criticized the incident as Chinese cognitive warfare and stressed the need to warn civil servants.
How damaging is the “725 anti-drug oil” campaign？Media figure says the key lies with “him”：it could seriously hurt the election or cool things down
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Protests are planned in Taipei on July 25 over the carcinogenic oil issue involving 中聯油脂. Media personality Lo You-chi warned that the issue could have a major impact on the Democratic Progressive Party's election prospects. The key lies in the president's response.
New sports plaza opens beneath elevated bridge in Luzhu, Taoyuan！Featuring extreme sports facilities for unicycles and skateboards, plus 4 weekends of midsummer family fun
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The newly built “Binhai Inclusive Wheel Sports Plaza” in Luzhu District, Taoyuan, opened on July 18 at a cost of NT$15 million. Combining extreme sports and family activities, it aims to boost grassroots sports and local tourism, becoming a new summer hotspot in northern Taiwan.
“No one’s forcing you to eat it, and it hasn’t killed anyone”；DPP members make one shocking remark after another in the tainted oil case；she laments that food safety has been trampled and rendered worthless
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The remark by a Democratic Progressive Party figure, “No one told you to eat it,” has drawn criticism over the carcinogenic oil issue involving 中聯油脂, heightening food safety concerns. Kuomintang member Yang Chih-yu has called on the government to respond responsibly, and protests have been planned for July 25.
Chen Chi-mai crisscrosses Kaohsiung to build the city’s brand！Anime and camellia industries drive tourism opportunities
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
On the 18th, Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai advanced a dual-track development strategy for anime and camellia. The city opened Taiwan’s largest underground anime district and promoted Liugui camellia, bolstering the city’s brand and tourism opportunities.
The “2026 Harbor Ice Festival” kicks off with a refreshing splash！Chen Chi-mai and Japanese competitive eater Angela Sato open the summer ice cream celebration
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Kaohsiung held the “2026 Harbor Ice Festival,” which was opened by Mayor Chen Chi-mai and Japanese competitive eater Angela Sato. The event showcased local agricultural products and tourism attractions, drawing large crowds.
Kaohsiung’s Urban Development Bureau surveys more than 900 urban planning markers each year, accurately defining boundaries and safeguarding residents’ land rights
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Kaohsiung City Government’s Urban Development Bureau installs more than 900 urban planning markers each year to ensure urban planning boundaries are accurately implemented, protect residents’ land rights, and improve the quality of public construction.
After Hours International》Is the AI bull market spiraling out of control？IBM plunges 25% overnight while SK海力士 swings wildly；is the next bubble hiding in Taiwan stocks？
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
As AI enthusiasm overheats stock markets, IBM plunged 25%, SK海力士 surged and then tumbled, and Taiwan stocks posted their biggest-ever decline. Former Deputy Premier Shih Jun-ji warned of bubble risks in AI-related stocks.
長鑫存儲 IPO launches and 台積電 posts strong earnings call, yet Taiwan stocks tumble；Chen Fengxin reveals the semiconductor sector’s biggest concern
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
China's largest DRAM maker, 長鑫存儲, has launched an IPO and aims to raise $8.6 billion. 台積電 reported strong earnings, but Taiwan stocks suffered their biggest-ever decline. The market is concerned about oversupply.
Kaohsiung launches therapeutic horsemanship life education summer camp；time with horses teaches animal rights and the power of rehabilitation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Kaohsiung’s Animal Protection Office and the Bagualiao Cultural and Educational Foundation co-hosted a therapeutic horsemanship summer camp, where children with special needs learned about life education and animal rights through interacting with horses. The camp carries social significance and demonstrates the value of public-private cooperation.
Kaohsiung Youth Bureau holds its first AI career camp；hands-on AI activities and company visits help young people prepare for the future workplace
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Kaohsiung City Government Youth Bureau held its first AI career camp, combining hands-on AI activities with company visits to help young people adapt to workplace changes in the AI era. It also announced that Hsieh Tsu-wu will share career experience on July 25.
CPC Corporation, Taiwan’s corporate integrity forum gets underway；working with government, industry and academia to build a transparent and secure energy supply chain
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
台灣中油公司 held a corporate integrity forum, bringing together representatives from industry, government and academia, as well as supply-chain partners, to discuss energy equipment supply-chain quality management, safety practices, compliance governance and corporate integrity, with the aim of building a safe, transparent and resilient energy industry.
Kaohsiung Labor Affairs Bureau job fair offers more than 1,000 openings；656 interviewees, with a preliminary matching rate of 58.3%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Kaohsiung City Labor Affairs Bureau held a major job fair, with 48 companies offering more than 1,000 openings. A total of 656 people attended interviews, and the preliminary matching rate reached 58.3%. The event focused on employment for young people, women and middle-aged and older adults, and is significant for local industry development.
Jiuru Bridge reconstruction set to open to traffic on 7/31；city government team inspects road alignment and auxiliary facilities along the entire route
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Jiuru Bridge reconstruction project will open to traffic ahead of schedule on July 31. The city government team inspected construction progress and safety features, emphasizing improvements to traffic safety and convenience for residents.
Wang Jin-pyng campaigns for Ko Chih-en in Greater Qishan and Meinong！“If Greater Qishan and Meinong win, Kaohsiung wins”；hopes to turn Kaohsiung around
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Kuomintang’s Kaohsiung City branch held a party-member forum in Greater Qishan and Meinong, where former Legislative Yuan president Wang Jin-pyng campaigned for Ko Chih-en, stressing that the district is key to turning Kaohsiung around. About 1,500 people attended, demonstrating the KMT’s grassroots strength.
Travel the North Coast through art；24 photo-worthy art spots connect mountain and sea scenery
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The North Coast and Guanyinshan National Scenic Area Headquarters has introduced 24 photo-worthy art spots combining art and natural scenery to promote in-depth travel. Artworks and photography activities encourage people to explore local culture and scenic attractions.
Jheng Dao rose 2.7% against the trend as the broader market slumped, driven by growth in its metalworking and system-cabinet businesses. June revenue hit a 7-year high, and its operating outlook is better than last year’s.
Europe’s heatwave claims more than 10,000 lives！Extreme temperatures set records as air-conditioning shortages expose gaps in heat-protection infrastructure
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A record heat wave in Europe killed more than 10,000 people in 1 week. Aging populations and a lack of air conditioning have exacerbated the crisis, highlighting the urgent need to adapt to climate change.
Ukrainian drones strike Russia’s Moscow region；smoke visible from several kilometers away
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Ukrainian drones attacked a logistics center in Moscow Oblast, injuring 30 people. Thick smoke was visible from several kilometers away, heightening international tensions.
Iranian deputy foreign minister：Iran has stopped honoring the memorandum of understanding with the United States
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Iran's deputy foreign minister announced that the country would suspend implementation of a memorandum of understanding between the two countries, citing U.S. violations of its commitments. U.S. airstrikes destroyed infrastructure, raising tensions.
Everything gets taxed！FIFA World Cup final could be affected by wildfires in Canada；Trump blasts the situation and threatens to impose tariffs
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Smoke from Canadian wildfires could affect conditions for the FIFA World Cup final, while U.S. President Trump threatened Canada with additional tariffs. Environmental issues are spilling over into international sports and trade policy.
Companies mentioned：FIFA、Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS)
DeepMind scientist angrily resigns and exposes Google’s wrongdoing！Accuses it of compromising with US Defense Department demands for military AI and disregarding safety
Trump could order an expansion of military action against Iran “within days”！US considers sending dozens of refueling aircraft to Israel
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Trump administration has deployed dozens of additional aerial refueling aircraft to Israel, and could expand military action against Iran within days. This could have a major impact on the Middle East security situation.
ACEes co-stars for the first time in a dream drama! Starring Ryusei Fukada and co-starring Hidaka Ukisho, the Osidora Saturday special “Summer-Colored Clouds Stir Up Love and Storms” begins streaming exclusively on TELASA today, with the Part 1 special making-of video!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
The monthly fee is 990 yen (tax included)
Streaming starts July 18, 2026 (Saturday) at 23:30!
Admission from age 0; free invitations for children aged 18 and under! Enjoy a full-scale classical music performance with the family: “Masterpiece Premium Classic Vol.2” to be held at Hamarikyu Asahi Hall on August 26.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Admission available from age 0.
Children aged 18 and under are invited free of charge.
August 26, 2026 (Wednesday): Doors open at 11:30; performance starts at 12:30.
[Okayama University] Agreement on collaboration and cooperation signed with 株式会社リバネス—connecting the Setouchi region with the world and accelerating the creation of startups.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
2026 (Reiwa 8)
Companies mentioned：国立大学法人岡山大学、株式会社リバネス、UntroD Capital Japan株式会社
Fantastical sea fireflies at night, followed by the release of “living fossils,” horseshoe crabs the next morning: 休暇村瀬戸内東予 to hold a “Sea Firefly Bioluminescence Observation Event” exclusively for overnight guests starting July 18. The horseshoe crab release will be held for 2 days only, on August 3 and 16.
くまモン Square, くまモン's home base and a hugely popular spot for international visitors, is holding an event to celebrate its 13th anniversary! The theme is “oshikatsu” (supporting your favorite idol or character)!