AI News 180m Report

2026-07-19 09:00–12:00 JST

83 received, 83 listed, 4 sources

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 46 items from 3 sources; Japan, 37 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(37)

[Amiyaki-tei Chubu-area locations] Enjoy a taste of Korean cuisine with the family this summer vacation! Amiyaki-tei is holding a “Korean Fair”! A full lineup of Korean foods making waves on social media and fun-to-make dishes! A limited-time “all-you-can-eat Korean buffet” is also coming!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 680 yen (748 yen including tax)
  • 590 yen (649 yen before tax)
  • ¥580 (¥638 including tax)
  • 280 yen (308 yen including tax)
  • 890 yen (979 yen including tax)
  • 690 yen (759 yen including tax)
  • 390 yen (429 yen including tax)
  • 380 yen (418 yen including tax)
  • Discounted price: 590 yen (649 yen including tax)
  • 300 yen (330 yen including tax)

Companies mentioned:株式会社あみやき亭

Sweat? Bring it on. Cumulative sales top 60,000. The “Sweat? Bring It On” series is back this summer, supporting “everyday life without worrying about sweat.”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Cumulative sales of 60,000
  • 11 styles in total

Companies mentioned:株式会社antiqua、antiqua

Original1動画で300万再生突破。㈱シンカーが採用特化のTikTok運用代行サービスを提供。SNSで採用を解決する時代に合わせたパックで企業の人不足を解決!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 130,000 total views

Companies mentioned:㈱シンカー、Shinker

“ワンちゃんと” launches sponsorship recruitment to enrich outings with your dog! Offers banner placement by region and category to reach dog lovers nationwide

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 6,402 reviews
  • 1,896 members
  • Original協賛金額は1口60,000円

Companies mentioned:株式会社サイドバイ、ワンちゃんと

What costs should you check before adopting an AI agent?

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Used up in just 4 months

Companies mentioned:Uber、Microsoft、Anthropic、GitHub、ワンダフルフライ株式会社

Less than 2 weeks until the event! 5 Shirahama tourism ambassadors lend their support! 3 message videos for “SKY ART FESTIVAL 2026” released

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 8,000 musical fireworks
  • Adults: 3,000 yen
  • Children: 2,000 yen

Companies mentioned:APAMAN株式会社、株式会社シーアンドイー、アパマンショップ

Let dazzling radiance be your ally. Now is your moment to take center stage. Introducing “NARS Sparkling Seduction Liquid Eyeshadow,” a liquid eyeshadow in 5 shades with sensual appeal

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Net weight: 3.5 g
  • Price including tax: ¥4,070
  • Base price: ¥3,700

Companies mentioned:NARS

At an elevation of about 1,400 m, Tsumagoi Village offers an ideal growing environment, with cool summers and delicious Tsumagoi cabbages and summer vegetables. 休暇村嬬恋鹿沢 will open “Shirakaba Marche,” a local produce shop in the hotel entrance, starting August 1

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 21.7 degrees
  • 30.1 degrees
  • 16,000 yen

Companies mentioned:休暇村嬬恋鹿沢、一般財団法人休暇村協会

“Luxiem WILDWEST” merchandise from NIJISANJI EN goes on sale starting at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 20, 2026, a public holiday!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ・Price: 350 yen (tax included)
  • Price: ¥1,300 each, including tax
  • Price: 1,700 yen each (tax included)
  • ・Price: 2,000 yen each, tax included
  • Price: ¥1,200 each, including tax
  • ・Price: 3,000 yen each (tax included)

Companies mentioned:NIJISANJI EN、ANYCOLOR株式会社、にじさんじオフィシャルストア、NIJISANJI EN Official Store

Applications for training to become an “AI Business Support Specialist,” a qualification for developing practical AI skills at work (exam begins July 9), have topped 80

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 81 people cumulatively
  • People in their 40s and 50s account for a combined 67.2%
  • 64.5%
  • Now reaches a total of 34 companies and organizations
  • ¥39,600
  • ¥30,800
  • 8,800 yen

Companies mentioned:AISEE CONNECT株式会社、IT整備士協会

[6-minute walk from Yagawa Station] The storage facility “スペラボ国立矢川店” opens on August 1, 2026!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 700 locations
  • 22,000 rooms
  • 800,000 vacant homes
  • As little as 1 hour

Companies mentioned:株式会社UKCorporation、スペラボ

Original神戸どうぶつ王国 マヌルネコの赤ちゃんを7/21から親子で展示します!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 5 baby Pallas’s cats
  • Starting Tuesday, July 21, 2026
  • 6 baby Pallas’s cats were born on May 12, 2026
  • 1 of them was stillborn
  • Weight: 178 g (as of 5/19)
  • Weight: 159 g (as of 5/19)
  • Weight: 176 g (as of 5/19)
  • Weight: 124 g (as of 5/19)

Companies mentioned:神戸どうぶつ王国、株式会社どうぶつ王国

[First-ever initiative] 17 deals closed through referrals, achieving an approximately 50% closing rate. Community-based sales support company UPSTA Japan合同会社 is using KOBUSHI BEER in Shibuya as a strategic hub for turning customers into fans!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Approximately 50% closing rate
  • A marketer and entrepreneur community attended by more than 5,000 people annually
  • Secured nearly 30 leads
  • Generated about 40 leads
  • 30,000 yen per month (excluding tax)
  • ROI of approximately 15 times

Companies mentioned:UPSTA Japan合同会社、KOBUSHI MARKETING、KOBUSHI BEER、COLOR.as

[Ehime, Matsuyama] P・SPO holds Diet Challenge 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Participants who reduced their body fat percentage by at least 2.0%
  • 1 month of P・SPO membership fees (equivalent to 5,478 yen) free
  • Participation fee: ¥5,000 (tax included)
  • 200 spots available, first come, first served

Companies mentioned:株式会社三福ホールディングス、P・SPO

“超宇宙刑事ギャバン インフィニティ Blu-ray COLLECTION 2” set for release on Wednesday, December 2, 2026!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: ¥27,500 (tax included)
  • 264 minutes of main feature (planned)

Companies mentioned:東映ビデオ、テレビ朝日、東映、東映エージエンシー、日本コロムビア

People who exposed themselves to “radiation that can kill an elephant” — the astonishing mechanism of radiation therapy

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • June 2026

Companies mentioned:seeDNA遺伝医療研究所、株式会社seeDNA

[Hit Star: Anime Song Edition] Calling for requests for anime songs!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Recorded sales of more than 10,000 units in just 1.5 months
  • Play with all 308 songs
  • Price: 3,600 yen (3,960 yen including tax)
  • Over 3 million sold worldwide
  • Features more than 300 hit songs in Japan from every era
  • More than 30 countries

Companies mentioned:株式会社ジーピー、Spotify、株式会社ニュートン、カラオケパセラ

Global Style, a made-to-measure suit specialist, introduces the “Beauty Polo 3-Shirt Set Fair”! Get popular made-to-measure polo shirts, suitable for business-casual looks and days off, at an even better price with the set plan!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Regular price: 12,000 yen and up (13,200 yen and up including tax)
  • Original1枚あたり7,000円~(税込7,700円~)
  • Capital: 80 million yen

Companies mentioned:グローバルスタイル株式会社

Original成人男性三人組ファンミーティング『卍現場上等卍』の新作オリジナルグッズ9種を7月19日(日)に会場販売

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 卍Bangle light卍: 2,000 yen
  • Student ID-style card: 500 yen
  • Photo-booth-style sticker: 600 yen
  • Ashtray-like accessory case: 1,800 yen
  • Yankee acrylic stand: 2,500 yen
  • Day-off mini acrylic stand: 2,000 yen
  • Backstage pass-style sticker: 500 yen
  • Random can badge: 500 yen
  • Puffy yankee stickers: 1,800 yen
  • Spend 3,000 yen (including tax) on eligible “卍現場上等卍” merchandise, including existing items

Companies mentioned:and factory株式会社、成人男性三人組、パルテノン多摩 大ホール

[D-SHOCK 4th Kanto Second Qualifier] 51 groups and 133 people gather in Chiba! Full results announced for the 2026-2027 season, with 2 accomplished judges deciding the winners in a contest for total prize money of 500,000 yen

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 51 groups combining teams and solo entrants
  • 133 people participated
  • Total prize money: 500,000 yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社Chord Prise、株式会社BUZZ GROUP

A “new habit of showering in serum” — Livella showerhead launch and shopping marathon campaign!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 50% OFF coupon available
  • Campaign period: 7/19 (Sun) 00:00–7/26 (Sun) 23:59

Companies mentioned:鑫三海株式会社、Livella

Rakugo performers put rakugo aside for the show’s first-ever event! Event report: “Teppei and Sankichi’s Korokoro Radio Talk LIVE in Abeno,” captivating audiences with candid conversation

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • All 644 seats sold out
  • Saturday, July 18, 2026
  • 70 yen worth of soap

Companies mentioned:朝日放送ラジオ株式会社、ABCラジオ、朝日放送テレビ

[Kamen Rider × Kotodaman 8th collaboration] Collaboration begins Sunday, July 19!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 100 characters from the Kamen Rider series will gather in Kotodaman.
  • Cumulative users have topped 6 million.
  • “Eraberu Pay®” worth 1,000 yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社MIXI、石森プロ、テレビ朝日、ADK EM、東映、東映ビデオ、株式会社ギフティ

Original今年もやります!8月はTBSラジオの人気パーソナリティが続々登場。本仮屋ユイカと一緒に全国32局ネットの生放送『ONE-J』で日曜朝を笑顔に!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Broadcast on a network of 32 stations nationwide
  • August
  • Launched in April 2021
  • Now in its 6th year

Companies mentioned:TBSラジオ、株式会社TBSラジオ

Sachi Fujii opens up about feeling inferior over having had “zero solo covers”… Emi Suzuki, Nana Eikura and the story behind buying “matching rings” that sparked a buzz on social media, revealed for the first time | Episode 5 of ABEMA’s “CELEB SECRET”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than approximately 3.2 million followers in Japan and overseas
  • Annual tuition of about 30 million yen
  • The online salon has more than 300 members
  • I gained 12 kg
  • 1,180 yen per month
  • 680 yen per month

Companies mentioned:ABEMA、ルイ・ヴィトン、サマンサタバサ、JO1、AbemaTV,Inc.

Celebrating the 145th anniversary of the birth of George Enescu! Genichiro Murakami piano recital announced!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Celebrating the 145th anniversary of the birth of George Enescu
  • On Sept. 21, 2026 (Mon., public holiday)
  • Original一般:2,000円 → カンフェティ席1,000円!

Companies mentioned:ロングランプランニング株式会社、カンフェティ、Asterism、駐日ルーマニア大使館、ルーマニア文化センター東京支部、日本・ルーマニア協会、NHK、ショパン協会、W・ケンプ財団、桐朋学園大学、日本フィル、東京フィル、東京都響、新日本フィル、大阪フィル、新星日響、札響、アンサンブル金沢、ベルリンクァルテット、クァルテットアマーティ、アルモナクァルテット、エレメンツクァルテット、GEN室内管弦楽団、日露音楽家協会、日本コロンビア

Musical kamishibai opera “The Armorer and the Sweet Potato Shop,” Future Edition, to be staged at Inokashira Gallery on Aug. 2, 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • It will be performed on Aug. 2, 2026 (Sun.) at Inokashira Gallery (Inokashira Building 3F, 1-4-1 Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino, Tokyo)
  • Advance tickets: ¥4,000
  • “Unwavering Support” ticket: 10,000 yen
  • The program is scheduled to feature 18 songs
  • The number of performances has exceeded 600

Companies mentioned:ロングランプランニング株式会社、カンフェティ、Hellen und Selten

Commissioned to produce original acrylic stands commemorating FCチャンネルBAR’s 1st anniversary; 株式会社クロスワン handled the order as the point of contact

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The 1st anniversary of FCチャンネルBAR

Companies mentioned:FCチャンネルBAR、株式会社クロスワン

Optyino.ai, a brand visibility tool for the AI search era, opens its “MCP connection” feature to the public, enabling AI agents to access dashboard data directly

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • We are pleased to announce that it became available to the public on July 17, 2026.

Companies mentioned:Optyino.ai、Claude Code、Codex、Claude Desktop、Cursor、Windsurf、VS Code、ChatGPT、claude.ai、Perplexity、Gemini、株式会社Wallabee

Day 2 of footgolf’s first-ever Youth World Cup concludes; Japan’s top player is tied for 8th heading into the final day

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Tied for 8th at 2 over par
  • 20th at 7 over par
  • Tied for 21st at 4 over par
  • 25th at 15 over par
  • 15th at 3 under par
  • The sport is already played in more than 40 countries, mainly in Europe and North America
  • The 2nd World Cup opens in Argentina, with 26 countries taking part
  • The 3rd World Cup is held in Morocco, with about 500 participants from 33 countries
  • The 4th tournament was held in Orlando, Florida, with about 1,000 participants from 39 countries
  • FootGolf can already be played at nearly 600 courses
  • The number in the UK alone exceeds 200
  • There are approximately 30 courses in Japan where footgolf can be played

Companies mentioned:FIFG、Golfclub Erzgebirge - Golfpark Gahlenz、日本フットゴルフ協会、GAISF、国際フットゴルフ連盟、日本サッカー協会、鹿島アントラーズ

The more numbers you add, the less your audience moves. A guide to putting numbers into words that move people instantly and leave no room for “So what?”: “How to Communicate Numbers for Dramatically Greater Persuasiveness,” on sale July 21!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Page count: 232 pages
  • Price: 1,925 yen (tax included)
  • Sales increased by 10%
  • Sales fell by 10%, so let’s advertise and make up the difference

Companies mentioned:フォレスト出版株式会社、データ&ストーリーLLC、日立製作所、日産自動車、日本実業出版社

[DPS] Is inventory-free selling really “zero inventory risk”? The head office answers honestly

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Profit margin of 35% or more
  • 6% of sales
  • Limit: 20,000 yen
  • ¥10,000,000
  • 23 people

Companies mentioned:株式会社DREAM PONY、Amazon、メルカリ、Yahoo!フリマ

Original暑い夏も、物価高の夏も、手づくりで楽しく!クラフトハートトーカイ・クラフトパークが“キッズクラフト夏休み限定企画・ワークショップ”を開催中!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Originalハートプライス手づくりキット 1個330円(税込)
  • Special price → 3 for 777 yen (tax included)
  • Special price → 3 packs for 660 yen (tax included)
  • Originalアクリルビーズ/ボールビーズ 1パック275円~292円

Companies mentioned:藤久株式会社、クラフトハートトーカイ、クラフトパーク、ハートプライス

Nagasaki-bana Villa Resort in Bungotakada, Oita Prefecture, set for its long-awaited grand opening on July 19 (Sun.)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Grand-opening campaign offering 20% off all plans
  • All 9 villas offer ocean views
  • Original1日3棟限定の専用サウナ付きの客室「サウナ・スウィート」
  • The approximately 20-km coastline is known as the “Love Road”
  • About 40 minutes by car from Usa IC and Usa Station
  • About 60 minutes by car from Oita Airport

Companies mentioned:株式会社FoundingBase、豊後高田市観光まちづくり株式会社

Change how you work with the media! Negotiation skills for PR professionals ≪For PR professionals looking to take their work to the next level: Learn 3 effective negotiation techniques for PR—revealing the proven “Jewish,” “Sun Tzu,” and “Namba” approaches≫ Video release camp

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • One company selected by lottery will receive a free individual lesson in “PR negotiation skills”
  • Original7/20の17:00まで

Companies mentioned:株式会社カレー総合研究所、井上戦略PRコンサルティング事務所

Additional cast members and merchandise lineup announced for “Detective Precure! LIVE2026,” taking place Oct. 3 (Sat.)!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Reserved seat: ¥9,800 (tax included)
  • Reserved seat with special CD: ¥13,000 (tax included)
  • Parent-child pair reserved seats: ¥15,000 (tax included)
  • Parent-child pair reserved seats with special CD: ¥18,200 (tax included)
  • Original親子トリプル指定席 :¥23,500(税込)
  • Original親子トリプルスペシャルCD付:¥26,700(税込)
  • Original2公演通しプレミアム指定席 :¥29,700(税込)

Companies mentioned:株式会社マーベラス、東映アニメーション、ABC-A

As crypto assets become financial products, offer premium clients lifestyle management with Swiss-standard hospitality

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 78% of ultra-high-net-worth individuals consider value-added services, including nonfinancial services, essential to their relationship with wealth management firms
  • Scheduled to take effect during 2027
  • Ranked 2nd in the world for hospitality education in 2026
  • A total of 8 people from 2020 through 2026

Companies mentioned:SEYMOUR INSTITUTE 株式会社、アストンマーティン、Les Roches、Capgemini、チューリッヒ大学ブロックチェーンセンター、早稲田大学、慶應義塾大学、同志社大学、関西大学、大阪大学、国際教養大学、山口大学、日本オラクル、SBSスイスビジネススクール

Taiwan | 風傳媒(22)

Never put leftover bread straight in the fridge! Experts explain how to store it properly: “Crispy on the outside and chewy inside after reheating,” with an aroma as good as freshly baked bread

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

An expert explains that refrigerating bread accelerates staling, so it should instead be stored frozen. Reheating can restore its crisp exterior and fluffy interior.

No matter how much you save, you won't get rich! Experts reveal 3 traits common among poor people that set them apart from the wealthy

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

An explanation of the 3 main traits of a poverty mindset—preference for certainty, excessive frugality, and lack of future planning—and how to shift your thinking toward wealth. A mindset focused on action and results is important.

Companies mentioned:明白文化

Weather forecast: A new typhoon may be on the way! Latest projected path shows “heavy rain across Taiwan for 3 straight days,” with skies clearing and conditions stabilizing only by this date

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

High-temperature alerts have been issued in several parts of Taiwan, with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Weather experts warn that unstable atmospheric conditions will persist through the 21st. Meanwhile, a tropical disturbance is brewing in the northwestern Pacific and could affect the weather next week.

Companies mentioned:中央氣象署、中央大學

Could Taiwan stocks plunge another 1,000 points when markets open Monday? Expert identifies 1 “line in the sand”: These types of stocks are in danger

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Taiwan stocks plunged nearly 6.5% on the 17th, marking the biggest single-day point drop in history as market panic intensified. Financial expert Yeh Yu-shuo said the margin maintenance ratio will be a key indicator. If it falls below 130%, small-cap theme stocks could trigger a chain reaction of forced liquidations.

Companies mentioned:台積電、聯發科

2026 World Cup: Goal frenzy in the third-place match! England clinch third place as France fight back but still lose 4-6

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

England beat France 6-4 in the 2026 World Cup third-place match to claim 3rd place. Saka scored a hat trick, and Bellingham netted the winning goal. Mbappe set a new record for the most career World Cup goals with 22, but failed to reach the final.

Tourism subsidies launch on 7/20! “1 county or city is giving out NT$1,000” and residents across Taiwan can claim it. Here's how to apply

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

The New Taipei City Government's Tourism and Travel Department will launch the “2026 Hit the Check-In Trail from Mountains to Sea: Stay in New Taipei” digital stamp-collecting campaign on July 20. People across Taiwan can receive a NT$1,000 lodging voucher by checking in at designated attractions and have a chance to win prizes worth a total of NT$5 million. The campaign aims to revitalize local tourism and the lodging industry.

New Taiwan High Speed Rail rules take effect nationwide! Can you get a refund, exchange your ticket or take the next train if you miss yours? 14 key questions and answers on the new rules

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Original台湾高鐵實施多項新制,包括取消團體票95折、推出寧靜車廂、禁止提前搭車等,提升運能管理與乘車品質。此變革影響廣大通勤與旅遊旅客。

Messi, Maradona or Pelé: Who is the greatest soccer player? The challenge of comparing legends across generations, and the debate over the greatest player of all time

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

With Lionel Messi set to make his 3rd appearance in a World Cup final, the debate over the “greatest player of all time” alongside Pele and Maradona has reignited. His long record of achievements and influence are drawing attention.

Universal cash payments for 2026 are coming! Starting 7/20, “each person in 1 region gets NT$6,000,” deposited directly for eligible recipients. Here's when and how payments will be made, plus bonuses in 12 counties and cities across Taiwan

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Starting July 20, 2026, all residents of Huatan Township, Changhua County, will receive a 6,000-yuan economic stimulus payment. 12 local governments nationwide are also providing similar assistance, with cash payments of up to 10,000 yuan underway.

How do you choose a whisky that tastes good? 10 must-read tips for beginners and connoisseurs: “Great value without disappointment,” with rich flavor, smoothness and a long finish

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

A guide to choosing whisky has been published, explaining 10 key points. It offers advice for everyone from beginners to experienced drinkers.

Engineers didn't make the list! 5 dream jobs are trending online, including a job that lets you earn money while traveling and feels like a vacation

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

A roundup of 5 “dream jobs” making waves online highlights changing attitudes toward work. They may have a particular influence on career outlooks among young people.

Companies mentioned:享民頭條

Today is Tiger Lord's birthday. Never do “this”! A fortune-telling expert reveals 2 taboos when seeking wealth and 1 thing you can do to turn your luck around for the whole year

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

July 19 is a rare auspicious day when Tiger Lord’s birthday coincides with Tian She Day and Tian Kuang Festival. Fortune-telling expert 楊登嵙 shares 3 ways to attract wealth and taboos to avoid.

Store water now! Major water outages hit 8 counties and cities tomorrow, leaving households without water from morning to night. Check outage times and areas with one click

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Taiwan Water Corporation will implement phased water outages in parts of 8 counties and cities tomorrow due to pipeline work. Residents are urged to store water in advance and take safety precautions to prevent fires and contamination.

A China-Europe trade war may be brewing! German and French leaders join forces to pressure China: If it does not liberalize the renminbi exchange rate, Europe will launch trade defenses

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

The leaders of Germany and France urged China to liberalize the yuan exchange rate and warned that trade defense measures could be introduced. Cooperation to protect European industry is growing stronger.

After urban renewal, buildings have more floors and more units. Why can't owners trade for the same number of ping? Experts reveal 5 key reasons: No wonder so many residents refuse to leave

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

New buildings after urban renewal have more floors and more units, but residents cannot trade for the same number of ping. Experts cite five key factors: land area, statutory floor-area ratio, bonus floor-area ratio, exempt floor-area ratio coefficients and allocation ratios.

Never add baking soda when cleaning your washing machine! An expert uses 1 inexpensive product to clean it thoroughly. 9 laundry taboos can make clothes dirtier and expose you to mold

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

A washing machine’s “quick wash” mode is effective only for lightly soiled laundry; failing to observe 9 usage cautions could leave clothes dirtier or lead to mold. Experts offer guidance on proper washing methods.

Companies mentioned:香港01

Is Taiping Island actually a reef? A scholar of maritime law reveals secrets behind countries' South China Sea disputes: The “South China Sea arbitration case” began with this claim by the Ministry of the Interior in 1993

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

10 years after the “South China Sea arbitration” brought by the Philippines, which ruled that the South China Sea islands, including Taiping Island, are rocks and denied an EEZ, the Republic of China maintains its position of non-participation and non-recognition. A maritime law scholar recommends strengthening its claims.

After Work: A wealthy Taiwan, but poor Taiwanese! South Korea's tech industry shares the “AI dividend.” Shih Chun-chi asks: Why can't Taiwan do the same?

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

South Korean semiconductor companies are sharing AI profits with employees, while Taiwan’s labor share has fallen by 8% over 30 years. 施俊吉 points to structural inequality.

Companies mentioned:三星電子、SKハイニックス、風傳媒

Behind the scenes: Who controls the fate of Taiwan's military drones? Decision-making elevated as the Ministry of National Defense forms a secret task force

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te inspected drone research and development, calling it a core element of asymmetric warfare and urging the Legislative Yuan to support a NT$210 billion defense budget. A secret task force within the Ministry of National Defense is leading plans for a 200,000-drone system, signaling a strategic shift.

Companies mentioned:国家中山科学研究院、アメリカ在台協会(AIT)

Behind the scenes: The KMT had already discovered the tainted-oil case was brewing among the public. The party and Chiang Wan-an quickly united to take to the streets in support of food safety

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

The Kuomintang and Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an plan street protests after the party congress on July 25 in response to the 中聯 tainted oil incident. Amid public discontent over food safety, local and central governments are joining forces to address the issue.

Companies mentioned:中聯油脂、福壽

Taiwan stocks have plunged nearly 3,000 points. Is tomorrow the time to buy the dip? Expert shares a “market-crash playbook”: You can still make money by buying into a crisis

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

Taiwan stocks plunged nearly 3,000 points in a single day, spreading panic across the market. Experts analyze common features of past market crashes and outline signals of a bottom and investment strategies to help investors respond rationally to the crisis.

Companies mentioned:風傳媒

Hsu Chien-hung column: How the U.S. Navy viewed Dai Li—“secret police chief” or a thorn in Chiang Ching-kuo's side?

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒

A column by 許劍虹 analyzes the relationship between the U.S. Navy and 戴笠, showing through the tensions with the OSS and the Army that it cannot be understood through a simplistic pro-Chiang versus anti-Chiang dichotomy.

Taiwan | 中央社 CNA(21)

北韓 Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui arrives in Russia for talks on deepening military cooperation

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 俄羅斯 President Vladimir Putin during his visit to Pyongyang in June 2024
  • Moscow is ready to sign a cooperation plan for 2027 to 2031

Companies mentioned:北韓、俄羅斯、北韓中央通信社、歐洲聯盟

Wanli Creek barrier lake expected to reach the top of the dam by evening; 台鐵 says all lines are operating normally today

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The water level at the barrier lake on Hualien's Wanli Creek was just 0.3 meters below the top of the dam this morning
  • It is expected to reach the top of the dam between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.
  • Original明天中午12時前列車行駛資訊
  • A news release will be issued before 8 p.m. today
  • After rulings at the Central Emergency Operations Center's 3 p.m. work meeting

Companies mentioned:台鐵

Reinspection fee for foreign merchant ships: NT$21,000 per inspection

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • NT$21,000 per inspection
  • An additional NT$5,250 per hour
  • An average of about 97 vessels a year
  • Annual revenue is expected to reach NT$2.037 million

Companies mentioned:交通部航港局

Taipei investigator found dead in office on the 18th; 調查局 says cause of death is under investigation

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 1 investigator
  • About 60 years old
  • 4 p.m.

Companies mentioned:調查局、台北地檢署、台北市消防局、中央社

Taiwan stocks plunge below the quarterly moving average, facing a record-high short position in futures from foreign investors

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Taiwan stocks plunged 2,953.71 points on the 17th
  • The market closed at its lowest point of 42,671.27
  • It fell straight through the quarterly moving average of 43,525
  • Foreign investors' short position in futures surged to a record 86,000 contracts
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 406.55 points, or 0.77%, at the close
  • Closed at 52,146.42 points
  • The S&P 500 fell 76.08 points, or 1.01%
  • Closed at 7,457.69 points
  • The Nasdaq fell 361.70 points, or 1.4%
  • Closed at 25,520.25 points
  • The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index fell 193.612 points, or 1

Companies mentioned:台積電、三星、SK海力士、統一投顧、艾司摩爾(ASML)

Shen Ming-chih falls ill and is hospitalized for surgery

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Hsinchu County, the 19th

Companies mentioned:聯電

5,119 dead in powerful earthquake in Peru; disaster response slammed for lacking command, troops and equipment

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The death toll climbed to 5,119
  • The number of injured remains at 16,740
  • 4,000 personnel were immediately deployed for rescue and relief work

Companies mentioned:美國地質調查所(USGS)、Telegram

Original高雄輕軌上半年運量721萬人次 通學就醫均提升逾1成

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Kaohsiung light rail carried more than 7.21 million passengers in the first half of this year
  • Nearly 40,000 passenger trips per day on average
  • Student commutes and medical trips both increased by more than 10%
  • An increase of 8.14%
  • 5 major categories of daily trips totaled more than 6.3 million passenger trips
  • Student commutes totaled 1.47 million passenger trips
  • Up 11.09% from the same period last year
  • Medical trips totaled 420,000 passenger trips
  • An increase of 14.39%
  • Weekend and holiday ridership reached 51,000 passenger trips
  • An increase of 12.85%
  • Monthly weekend and holiday ridership topped 53,000 passenger trips
  • Three Taiwan Railways transfers

Companies mentioned:高雄市捷運局、聯合醫院、聖功醫院、衛生局

Original古巴異議藝術家艾坎塔拉獲釋 流亡美國安抵邁阿密

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Washington urges 古巴 authorities to release more than 700 political prisoners still in detention
  • He rose to prominence in 2020
  • Alcántara was arrested in July 2021
  • Received Norway's 拉夫托人權獎 in 2024
  • He uses art to fight for the people of 古巴 to enjoy basic freedoms in their daily lives, rights they have been deprived of for nearly 70 years
  • 古巴 still has 700 to 1000 political prisoners in detention

Companies mentioned:古巴、美國、國際特赦組織、聖伊西德羅運動、拉夫托人權獎

AI applications undergo impact assessments on children, human rights and gender; experts warn of high deepfake risks

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Consulted 30 experts in related fields
  • Experts gave high overall ratings to 18 scenarios
  • Experts at the meeting recommended classifying 12 items as high-risk

Companies mentioned:數發部、國科會、衛福部、教育部、通傳會、行政院

U.S.-Iran conflict escalates; U.S. strikes Iran again, Tehran vows all-out retaliation

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2 U.S. military personnel killed
  • 1 person missing
  • A total of 44 people were buried in the severely damaged village
  • Of them, 39 were militants
  • Hezbollah said 4 more civilians were killed in Israeli military operations

Companies mentioned:美國中央司令部、伊朗伊斯蘭革命衛隊、波斯灣合作理事會、科威特國營石油公司

The water level at the Wanli Creek barrier lake is just 0.3 meters below the dam crest; expected to reach the top by evening

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • At 7:30 a.m. today, the reservoir held 5.348 million tons of water
  • Barrier lake water level: 1087.2 meters
  • Dam crest elevation: 1087.5 meters
  • Actual inflow has been about 15,000 tons over nearly 3 hours
  • The Wanli Creek watershed is forecast to receive about 20 to 40 millimeters of rain per day over the next 2 days

Companies mentioned:中央災害應變中心、農業部林業及自然保育署花蓮分署、中央氣象署

OneStep MAP launches transparency system for more timely access to early intervention assessment information in Taoyuan

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 87 people awaiting scheduling at 長庚醫療財團法人林口長庚紀念醫院
  • Assessments are being scheduled through July 29
  • 103 people awaiting scheduling at 衛生福利部桃園醫院
  • Wait time for scheduling: 2 to 3 months

Companies mentioned:OneStep MAP、賦能知莘股份有限公司、長庚醫療財團法人林口長庚紀念醫院、衛生福利部桃園醫院

歐洲議會 invites Hsieh Chih-wei, prompting anger in Beijing; scholar says democracy leaves Beijing on tenterhooks

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Fu Luoda once lived in China for 7 years

Companies mentioned:歐洲議會、中共、德國明鏡周刊、英國諾丁罕大學

9 Chinese naval vessels and 8 sorties by Chinese military aircraft around Taiwan; military keeps close watch and responds

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 9 Chinese military vessels
  • 8 sorties by Chinese military aircraft
  • 3 government vessels
  • 10 Chinese military aircraft sorties

Companies mentioned:國防部

Taichung man loses control while driving drunk, rear-ends vehicle involved in a roadside crash, then hits police car; sent for prosecution

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 27-year-old Liu
  • 0:42

Companies mentioned:台中市警察局霧峰分局、台中地方檢察署、中央社

In the World Cup third-place match, 英格蘭 beat 法國 6-4, recording the team's best result in 60 years

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 英格蘭 beat 法國 6-4 in the World Cup third-place match today
  • Set the team's best result in 60 years
  • 姆巴佩 scored twice to top the Golden Boot standings and leads the all-time World Cup scoring list outright with 22 goals
  • 奧利塞 surpassed Brazilian soccer legend Pele, setting an all-time record with 7 assists in a single tournament
  • 姆巴佩 scored 1 goal each in the 48th and 66th minutes, becoming the tournament's leading Golden Boot contender with 10 goals

Companies mentioned:英格蘭、法國、姆巴佩、奧利塞、貝林翰、薩卡、萊斯、德尚、狄姆貝利、巴科拉、阿根廷、西班牙

7 counties and cities brace for temperatures above 36 degrees; Wu Derong says to watch for severe afternoon thunderstorms before the 21st

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Temperatures above 36 degrees Celsius
  • Before the 21st
  • From the 22nd onward

Companies mentioned:中央氣象署、中央大學大氣科學系、氣象應用推廣基金會

米特動物樂園 creates “Forget-Forget Island” to listen to and understand different kinds of loss

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • All 6 shows over 3 days sold out
  • More than a hundred performances held across Taiwan
  • All 11 shows sold out when early-bird tickets went on sale

Companies mentioned:米特動物樂園、OPENTIX、中央社

姆巴佩 scores 22 goals across 3 World Cups, surpassing 梅西 to become the all-time leading scorer

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Scored 22 goals across 3 World Cups
  • 姆巴佩 has scored 10 goals in this tournament
  • 姆巴佩 wins the Golden Boot with 8 goals

Companies mentioned:姆巴佩、梅西、英格蘭、法國、阿根廷、西班牙

Chen Yijian's video work “Four Seasons on Green Island” probes the historical truth of the White Terror

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original國家人權博物館2026年駐館藝術家

Companies mentioned:國家人權博物館

Taiwan | 鉅亨網(3)

AI boost, satellites in orbit! Networking and optical communications enter a golden age as institutional investors buy low and take positions!

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

The development of AI and low-Earth-orbit satellites is ushering in a golden age for the networking and optical communications industries, with 智邦, 啓碁, 中磊 and 聯亞 posting strong growth. Institutional investors are building positions at low levels.

Companies mentioned:智邦 (2345-TW)、聯亞 (3081-TW)、啓碁 (6285-TW)、中磊 (5388-TW)、昇達科 (3491-TW)、萊德光電 - KY(7717-TW)、Lumentum、Coherent

A new “memory chip horror story” emerges! U.S. reportedly asks for a share of Samsung and SK海力士 AI chip profits

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Reports have said the United States may be seeking a share of the AI chip profits of 三星電子 and SK海力士. This points to a rising risk of political intervention by the United States and could have a major impact on South Korea’s semiconductor industry.

Companies mentioned:三星電子、SK海力士、USTR、米国商務省、米国財務省、米国司法省、FTC

At WAIC, the “father of Silicon Valley's spirit” praises China's open-source AI: If token costs become crucial in the future, its advantages will stand out

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網

Kevin Kelly, known as the “spiritual father of Silicon Valley,” highlighted the advantages of China’s open-source AI models at WAIC 2026. He said China’s ecosystem is demonstrating its competitiveness as token costs grow in importance.

Companies mentioned:Anthropic

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