體操協會 rewards Asian Championships performance of 1 gold and 2 bronze medals，hopes to carry momentum into the Asian Games
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Taiwan’s men’s team won 1 gold and 2 bronze medals
Taiwan’s men’s team fielded its strongest lineup；in the first-day team event，Tang Chia-hung，Lee Chih-kai，Hung Yuan-hsi，Chuang Chia-lung and Hsiao Yu-jan teamed up to finish 5th
They were just 3.7 points behind 3rd-place South Korea
【TAC Public Service Exam】Former deputy ward mayor and recruitment officer share insights! Free online guidance on switching to public service careers from the private sector on 7/30 (Thu)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Original2026年7月30日（木）19:00よりオンライン無料ガイダンスを開催いたします
In addition to more than 20 years of management experience, he led the ward’s administration as deputy ward mayor
株式会社プエンテ launches 2 industry-specific packages for AI implementation consulting service “Knowledge Core” — using AI for preparatory work at tax accountant offices and in internal controls (J-SOX) and internal audits
A video camera is “the eyes in your hand.” Preserve memories from “your perspective” and protect your luggage! AI glasses “BleeqUp” and “Find My tag” launch a summer “hands-free travel” campaign on Rakuten Market from 7/19
At Sengendai Station, buy hugely popular Taiwanese castella cakes—famous for their “fluffy, airy” texture and long lines—made with high-quality Japanese ingredients using authentic methods!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Pop-up shop period: July 21, 2026 (Tue)–July 27, 2026 (Mon)
Naoto Fujiki makes 3 major announcements on his 54th birthday! As his first Billboard Live tour gets underway, he announces a 2027 fan club event and nationwide hall tour, and launches his official Instagram account!
【TAC Public Service Exam】“Private Sector vs. Public Service: TAC Public Service Exam Course Online Information Session” to be held online on 7/27 (Mon)!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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The cumulative number of final successful candidates among students enrolled in the 2025 civil service exam course (Note 1) was 5,119 (Note 2).
The second installment of the hugely popular beauty event by コスメヲタちゃんねるサラ, “FAST COSME PARTY 〜ショッパーぱんぱん！ウチらの可愛さ激盛り⤴︎〜,” wrapped up to the delight of its fans, with all 1250 spots filled!
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The channel has more than 1.55 million subscribers
A collaboration video released in 2025 that drew major attention
In an era when AI can write, why won’t anyone buy your writing? “Writing That Sells: Combining AI and Emotion,” which reveals the desires that make people open their wallets, goes on sale 7/21!
The 6th installment of “Forbes Georgia’s 100 Wealthiest,” as told by 少数株ドットコム’s 山中裕: Davit Hechikashvili, the youngest tycoon, who took over the luxury car market at 25. The capital structure of the official “アウディ” dealership delivering 56% profit growth
The 7th installment of “Forbes Georgia’s 100 Wealthiest,” as told by 少数株ドットコム’s 山中裕: Suriko Tsurkize—after a major sale for $85 million, the truth about “reinvestment” and “capital transparency” behind his renewed control of the gambling market through a complex holding structure
Why did Chiang Wan-an launch a toxic-oil protest on Ketagalan Boulevard？Writer says it was a move to “get Lu Hsiu-yen off the hook” and a major political favor
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an launched a protest on Ketagalan Boulevard to pressure the central government over the carcinogenic oil scandal involving 中聯油脂。The move was seen as helping Taichung Mayor Lu Hsiu-yen defuse a political crisis，with strategic political implications。
Tomorrow’s weather／Heavy rain across Taiwan as conditions turn！“Thunderstorms pound the island for 5 straight days”；when will a typhoon form next week？A week of weather at a glance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Severe weather changes are expected across Taiwan, with tomorrow forecast to be the rainiest day of the week. A tropical disturbance over waters east of the Philippines could develop into a typhoon later this week, prompting warnings.
Hundreds of parents and children read idiom stories together；new book “成語不只是四個字” warms hearts
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Educator Chen Yuhui held a launch event for her new book, “Idioms Are More Than Just Four Characters,” in Hsinchu County. More than 100 parent-child pairs read together, highlighting the bonds between parents and children through idioms. Many people from the education and publishing industries also attended.
Idioms are more than four characters！New book “閱讀有愛” draws 300 parents and children
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Education worker Chen Yu-hui held a launch event in Hsinchu County for her new book《成語不只是四個字》，attracting nearly 300 groups of parents and children。The event combined group reading，an exhibition and discussion，highlighting the history and emotions behind idioms and encouraging parent-child communication。
Fatal accident reported at TSMC’s Hsinchu Science Park plant！Worker crushed by reversing truck，dies at the scene with severe chest and abdominal injuries
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A subcontractor's worker was crushed by a heavy truck and killed at TSMC's Hsinchu Science Park factory. Police and labor authorities are investigating as questions are raised about safety measures at the site.
Wang Ting-yu’s bid to retain a Central Standing Committee seat in jeopardy？DPP Central Executive Committee list released；one 湧言會 member misses out by 1 vote，leaving the faction with just 2 seats
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The DPP held its national congress today and elected 30 Central Executive Committee members，with pro-Lai factions securing a majority。Only 2 湧言會 members were elected，leaving Wang Ting-yu facing an uphill battle to retain his Central Standing Committee seat。
Defense minister’s removal sparks outrage！Rare protest erupts in Kyiv；reports say Zelenskyy may replace Ukraine’s military commander-in-chief again
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The dismissal of Ukraine's defense minister triggered an outpouring of dissatisfaction with the military leadership and sparked large-scale protests. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is considering replacing commanders, as the crisis in the wartime system deepens.
Is Taishan’s major shareholder a “Chinese fugitive”？Hsieh Chin-ho digs into Chu Kuo-jung’s criminal past，slams toxic-oil scandal：“Lock up companies that cheat”
Never stay at a hotel if you see “1 line of text”！Taiwanese traveler reveals frightening consequences；veteran travelers warn：even a 4-star rating calls for caution
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A Taiwanese traveler’s review of a highly rated hotel in Busan，South Korea，used Taiwanese-language homophones and character combinations to hide a warning that “the room has a pinhole camera”，sparking online discussion and cautioning visitors to South Korea to stay alert even at highly rated hotels。
BTS has fans even in North Korea！BBC：Kim Jong Un was supposed to be the North Korean people’s only idol，until they discovered K-pop
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
It has emerged that North Korean defectors exposed to K-pop, including BTS, have become more aware of the contrast with North Korea's repressive system. Music has become a symbol of freedom, raising concerns about its impact on the regime.
Wu Chung-hsien confirms divorce after 12 years！He left all his assets to “him”，reveals what happened back then
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwanese entertainer Jacky Wu publicly revealed for the first time during a performance in Malaysia that he had divorced 12 years ago. He said he gave all his assets to his ex-wife and expressed gratitude for his eldest daughter's support.
Who is born lucky？These 3 zodiac signs are kindhearted and grow more prosperous with age；when times get tough，benefactors are always eager to help
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
People born in the Year of the Sheep, Rabbit or Ox are said to be kind-hearted and value relationships, making them more likely to receive help from benefactors during difficult times in life, with their fortunes improving as they age. This points to the value of long-term relationships.
Web version down！Facebook reportedly suffers major outage，showing “account unavailable”；users panic and refresh repeatedly，thinking they had been hacked
Qiaohu, the mascot of early childhood education brand Qiaolian Zhi, was officially revealed to be a 5-year-old human boy, drawing online attention. The revelation cleared up a long-standing misconception and sparked a major response on social media.
As Europeans start using Chinese air conditioners：shedding the cheap label and successfully washing away the stigma of “Made in China”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Demand for Chinese-made air conditioners has surged in Europe, where they are being adopted to cope with heat waves. Improved quality is helping to enhance the image of “Made in China.”
Accused of being a “snitch” at National Taiwan University！Huang Wei-che quietly queues to vote at DPP congress，then leaves without speaking to anyone
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che was accused of having served as an informant during the martial law era。He quietly cast his vote at the DPP national congress without speaking to anyone，igniting political controversy。The issue touches on transitional justice and could affect his political standing。
Are foreign investors pulling out NT$74 trillion from Taiwan stocks？2 tech stocks hammered；Ruan Mu-hua shares 3 takeaways：the selling pressure is too strong
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Foreign investors are adjusting their Taiwan stock holdings, worth about 74 trillion yen, as the TAIEX falls sharply amid overheating in the AI rally. Ruan Muhua pointed to rebalancing and profit-taking, and urged investors to review their strategies.
Labor Ministry’s new rules take effect in July！“2 major changes” to pensions could bring an extra NT$1.6 million；new rules explained in one Q&A
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Starting July 17, 2026, the Ministry of Labor will introduce new “voluntary contribution” and “early retirement benefit reserve” programs for workers covered exclusively by the old labor pension system. The compound interest effect could increase benefits by up to 1.6 million yen, benefiting about 115,000 people.
Post-disaster recovery along Taoyuan’s coast！Su Chun-pin champions landscape artwork “Rebirth：拾光者”，paying tribute to everyone who joined the beach cleanup
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taoyuan City Deputy Mayor Su Junbin and volunteers took part in a coastal cleanup after Typhoon Bawi and created the landscape art installation “Rebirth: Gatherers of Light.” The work expresses gratitude to the volunteers who help clean the coast.
Made in China sweeps developing countries！From phones and cars to TikTok，how are Chinese brands reshaping their global influence？
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Chinese brands are becoming deeply embedded in everyday life in developing countries, expanding their influence as a form of soft power without political agreements. Fierce competition at home is driving their expansion overseas.
Memory chip prices soar；Chinese consumers hold back，with those who do not need them turning to secondhand products
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
AI demand has sent memory chip prices soaring，prompting Chinese consumers to hold back；those who do not urgently need them are turning to the secondhand market。The impact is clear in electronics markets such as Huaqiangbei，with prices of end products such as computers rising。
AI stocks face second-quarter earnings test！Alphabet，Intel and Tesla face key scrutiny
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The U.S. second-quarter earnings season is getting underway in earnest, with Alphabet, インテル and テスラ among the companies in focus. The sustainability of AI-related investment and the outlook for the semiconductor industry are key market concerns.
ChangXin Memory orders booked through 2027！BofA points to “three major limitations” on 蘋果 adoption；Dell and 惠普 race to secure capacity
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
ChangXin Memory is in the spotlight as 蘋果 evaluates buying its DRAM chips and major PC makers lock in supplies early，but BofA says 蘋果 is unlikely to adopt them on a large scale in the near term；strong PC market demand has pushed its orders through 2027。