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3 new summer ice cream treats with distinctive condensed milk, mango and melon soda flavors! Rolling out at Seven-Eleven stores nationwide from July 28 (Tuesday) Published 2026-07-21 15:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Price: ¥188 (¥203.04 including tax) Price: 328 yen (354.24 yen including tax) Price: ¥200 (¥216 including tax) Release date: Rolling out sequentially from July 28 (Tuesday) Companies mentioned：株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、森永、ロッテ
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Original 粘膜拡張カラーで、じゅわ盛り 粘膜ズームＥＹＥ 透明感と高発色を両立したアイカラーパレット「ズームアイポーション」から淡い光をまとう ミルクティーカラーの新色２色が登場！ Published 2026-07-21 15:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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￥１，６００（￥１，７６０ including tax） Early release at select companies on Monday, August 24, ２０２６ Nationwide release on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026 Companies mentioned：キス、ズームアイポーション
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[銀座 蔦屋書店] Takuma Fujisaki’s solo exhibition “MOLnarrative” opens August 29 (Saturday). It presents a visual narrative spanning pop culture and art, shaped by 18 years of engagement with malls. Published 2026-07-21 15:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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August 29 (Saturday)–September 15 (Tuesday), 2026 Companies mentioned：カルチュア・コンビニエンス・クラブ株式会社（CCC ART LAB）、銀座 蔦屋書店、日刊タイポ、スターバックス、ARTOX、香川TOYTOYTOY
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Original 高齢者の多様な生活を支える新サービスダスキン ライフケア「不用品整理サービス」を導入 Published 2026-07-21 15:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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The service will be introduced starting July 21 (Tuesday), 2026 Companies mentioned：株式会社ダスキン、ダスキン ライフケア
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Launch of “Kuratsude,” a new service supporting businesses and local governments in resolving challenges Published 2026-07-21 15:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Companies mentioned：クラブツーリズム株式会社、ＫＮＴ－ＣＴホールディングス株式会社
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Reservations open for the “Quiz RPG: The Wizard and the Black Cat” × “ORBcafe” collaboration café! Published 2026-07-21 15:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Event period: Friday, August 7 to Monday, August 31, 2026 (planned) Original 本日2026年7月21日（火）12：00より「ORBcafe 渋谷公園通り店」「ORBcafe 大阪北堀江店」両店舗の予約受付を開始しております。 Companies mentioned：株式会社コロプラ、ORBcafe
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Somewhere between living alone and sharing a house: a comfortable lifestyle with easy connections. Move-ins begin at shared residence “nears Gotanda” (news release) Published 2026-07-21 15:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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59 units in total 10 buildings to date Approximately 800 rooms Type A: 14.4 m² Type B: 16.6 m² Site area: 584.16 m² Building area: 396.24 m² Total floor area: 1317.16 m² Companies mentioned：大和ハウスグループ、株式会社コスモスイニシア、住友林業株式会社
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Original 中日ドラゴンズ球団創設 90 周年記念企画「サカナクション山口一郎のドラゴンズ応援 YouTube LIVE」 Published 2026-07-21 15:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Original 中日ドラゴンズ球団創設 90 周年 August 11, 2026 Capital: ¥1,713 million Companies mentioned：中日新聞社、中日ドラゴンズ、サカナクション、エイチームライフデザイン、横浜DeNAベイスターズ、株式会社エイチームホールディングス
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[Home Survey] Approximately 28% said there are times when they find housework difficult. What do they wish were different about their floor plans, and what do they regret? Published 2026-07-21 15:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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28.0% said there are times when they find housework difficult 44.6% said “storage is difficult to use” is what makes housework difficult 29.5% said there are things about their floor plan they wish were different 41.5% said “layouts that make housework easier” are the circulation features they find appealing 46.5% prioritize “ample, easy-to-use storage” as a way to save time and effort Companies mentioned：株式会社NEXER、クオレ・ホーム株式会社、株式会社NEXER Group
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For bag use, “5 years or more” was the most common answer at approximately 63%. Approximately 91% want to “use items they like for a long time.” Published 2026-07-21 15:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Said they use one bag for “5 years or more” Said they want to “use items they like for a long time” Said the main reason for parting with a bag is that it “broke or became damaged” Own a bag they would want to “keep using even if it meant having it repaired” Valid responses Companies mentioned：株式会社NEXER Group、兵庫県鞄工業組合、エルメス、シャネル
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Even in the paperless era, “paper receipts” are trusted by 80%! While approximately 70% of consumers feel reassured when receiving one, paper also has its own drawbacks Published 2026-07-21 15:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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71.8% feel reassured by paper receipts and sales slips 79.6% said “paper is more reliable as proof of payment” 52.4% said “the issuer’s company or store name is included” is essential for a “trustworthy receipt” 27.8% said they have “lost a receipt or sales slip” Companies mentioned：株式会社NEXER Group、伝票工房、美秀印刷株式会社
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Original うるおいを張り巡らせ、輝きを放つハリと弾力 クレ・ド・ポー ボーテから、高機能エイジングケア*1クリーム発売 2026年9月21日（月）発売 Published 2026-07-21 15:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Suggested retail price: 49,500–55,000 yen (tax included) Companies mentioned：クレ・ド・ポー ボーテ、株式会社資生堂
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Celebrating the release of their 3rd single, “Drivin' My Life”! A listening party featuring STARGLOW members appearing in real time will be held on AWA Lounge Published 2026-07-21 15:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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July 22, 2026 (Wednesday), 21:30–22:30 980 yen per month (tax included) Approximately 16 million items 480 yen per month (tax included) 270 yen per month (tax included) Companies mentioned：AWA株式会社、STARGLOW、BMSG、サイバーエージェント、エイベックス・エンタテインメント株式会社
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Original シンプル＆スマートなフォトウエディングプランとカジュアルパーティープランを販売【グランドプリンスホテル広島】 Published 2026-07-21 15:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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￥143,000 ￥187,000 ￥253,000 ￥297,000 ￥352,000 ￥55,000 ￥225,000 ￥14,500 ￥3,729 ￥5,500 ￥11,000 Companies mentioned：株式会社西武・プリンスホテルズワールドワイド、グランドプリンスホテル広島
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Original 「スヌーピー in 銀座 2026 × スヌーピードロップス」今年もコラボイベントを開催！スヌーピーグッズが当たるキャンペーンも Published 2026-07-21 15:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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The annual popular event “Snoopy in Ginza” marks its 28th edition this year! Companies mentioned：スヌーピードロップス、スヌーピー in 銀座 2026、Peanuts Worldwide LLC、CAPCOM
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Tokyo Cool Biz “Heat Safety Action Video” — Keeping Life Cool Published 2026-07-21 15:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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3 ways to stay cool: “working environments,” “living environments” and “clothing” Companies mentioned：東京都
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WOWOW will broadcast and stream the August 5 (Wednesday) performance in October, featuring a fan meeting ATEEZ is holding over 3 days at K-Arena Yokohama! Look forward to a special stage unlike a regular concert! Published 2026-07-21 15:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Held over 3 days 2026 ATEEZ FANMEETING ATINY’S VOYAGE : TINY MYSTERY IN JAPAN Companies mentioned：ATEEZ、WOWOW、ユニバーサルミュージック、コーチェラ、Citi Field、BTS
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Tap your smartphone to enjoy original voice clips from ATEEZ, an 8-member boy group from Korea! Published 2026-07-21 15:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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A fan meeting scheduled for August 2026, the first in approximately 2 years Scheduled to be broadcast and streamed on WOWOW in October 2026 Price: 3,300 yen per ticket (tax included) A monthly charge of 2,530 yen (tax included) will be applied and continue Companies mentioned：株式会社WOWOW、株式会社CoDaMa、KQ ENTERTAINMENT、ATEEZ
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[Oisix Niigata Albirex BC] Niigata’s delicious offerings gather in one place! 3 major “food tourism in Niigata” initiatives for the Namics Fresh All-Star Game 2026 and participating vendors revealed for the first time Published 2026-07-21 14:58 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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The straight-line distance from the northernmost point (Murakami City) to the southernmost point (Itoigawa City) is approximately 250 km Cumulative sales have surpassed 10,000 meals Annual consumption per adult is 8.1 liters Companies mentioned：オイシックス新潟アルビレックス・ベースボール・クラブ、株式会社新潟プロ野球団、一般社団法人日本野球機構(NPB)、結亭、万代シルバーホテル、中華そば 石黒、さらい、角上魚類、新潟枝豆オールスター、オイシックススタンド、中田製作所、焼きそば大野、麵屋 愛心、麵屋 粋翔、佐渡弁慶、オイシックス株式会社
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“AI builds it, and design documents never go out of date” — Low-code platform TALON, adopted by over 500 companies, to announce 2 new services for AI development and design document management on July 30 Published 2026-07-21 14:56 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Adopted by over 500 companies More than 90 applicants in 1 day from the start of registration Companies mentioned：株式会社HOIPOI、株式会社東芝
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Original ITスキルやデジタルクリエイティブに特化したサンダーバード就労支援事業所「ラプラス」の体験会・見学会の日時が決定 Published 2026-07-21 14:55 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Original 開所予定の就労移行支援・就労継続支援B型多機能型事業所「ラプラス」において Event date Time TEL:027-212-1527 Companies mentioned：サンダーバード株式会社、ラプラス
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AUN EXECUTIVE, a search-based headhunting service specializing in CXO and high-level recruitment, launches Published 2026-07-21 14:50 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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More than 600 companies supported to date Expected annual income of at least 10 million yen Initial fee: from 3 million yen Success fee: from 40% of theoretical annual income Companies mentioned：株式会社ミギナナメウエ、AUN EXECUTIVE、コンサルティングファーム、上場企業、急成長SaaS企業、PEファンド
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東海テレビ music documentary “Sincere About Music: Yoshitaka Minami, 76, the Singer” now available exclusively on the free video streaming service Locipo Published 2026-07-21 14:50 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Age 76 More than 400 songs composed More than 50 albums 2026 2027 Companies mentioned：東海テレビ、Locipo、はっぴいえんど、ティン・パン・アレー
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RENON POWER surpasses 500 cumulative orders for low-voltage grid-scale battery storage packages Published 2026-07-21 14:50 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Cumulative orders surpass 500 sites Battery storage (157kWh–200kWh) PCS (49.9kW) 10-year product warranty Targets cumulative orders for 1,000 sites by the end of 2026 Companies mentioned：RENON POWER株式会社、エネルギーバンク株式会社、ジュニアテック株式会社
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Continues to be selected for the “FTSE4Good Index Series,” “FTSE Blossom Japan Index” and “FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index” Published 2026-07-21 14:49 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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7 consecutive years 5 consecutive years Companies mentioned：株式会社アイシン、FTSEラッセル、ロンドン証券取引所グループ
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TechHigher adds a “Roblox Intermediate Course” Published 2026-07-21 14:49 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Three levels: introductory, beginner and intermediate 24 episodes in total Ages 9+ Ages 10+ Companies mentioned：TechHigher、Roblox、Scratch、Unity、Blender、株式会社エクシード
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2026 AW White Mountaineering / EKAL EXCLUSIVE ITEMS Published 2026-07-21 14:48 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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¥55,000 (tax incl.) ¥35,200 (tax incl.) ¥49,500 (tax incl.) ¥14,300 (tax incl.) Aug. 1, 2026 (Saturday) July 17 (Fri.) Companies mentioned：株式会社アーバンリサーチ、EKAL、White Mountaineering
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Original 部活、仕事、人間関係…戦う者たちへ送る「戦士のひとやすみ」キングダム×マイルドカフェオーレ限定描きおろしパッケージ発売開始！ Published 2017-01-12 12:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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“Mild Cafe au Lait” 300 ml/500 ml/1000 ml “Original charger” (all 3 types, 300 of each) “Original stainless steel tumbler” (all 7 types, 500 of each) Price: 129 yen (before tax) Original 資本金：77億73百万円 Companies mentioned：江崎グリコ株式会社、キングダム
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環境部 amends rules, allowing a grace period for first-time carbon fee payments Published 2026-07-22 01:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Carbon emissions fluctuated around 25,000 metric tons For the first time, an inventory of greenhouse gas emissions for ROC year 114 will be conducted in ROC year 115 Original 116年5月底前申報繳納碳費 The original deadline of before June 30 has been extended to the end of October that year Companies mentioned：環境部、中央社
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Original IMF滿意烏克蘭表現 再放行220多億元貸款 Published 2026-07-21 17:50 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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About US$690 million About NT$22.3 billion US$8.1 billion About NT$261.6 billion About US$2.2 billion About NT$71.1 billion Companies mentioned：国际货币基金、IMF、烏克蘭、俄羅斯
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Urban resilience drills to slow mobile speeds in 14 counties and cities for 30 minutes; will social media or mobile payments still work? Answers to common questions Published 2026-07-21 17:48 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Mobile network speeds will be reduced for 30 minutes in the drill area Matsu also relied on microwave communications after an undersea cable outage lasting 50 days Companies mentioned：消防防災e點通、中央社、國家通訊傳播委員會
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Taipei street performer competition launches, with more locations and time slots and a new division for performers with disabilities Published 2026-07-21 17:47 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Expanded to 5 locations A total of 4 locations are reserved exclusively for use or available for priority applications There are more than 4,000 street performer groups Companies mentioned：新光三越、BELLAVITA、屈臣氏、H&M、Uniqlo
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Groundbreaking held to revitalize space beneath Airport MRT A10 Bridge; Taoyuan City to build a 0.45-hectare park Published 2026-07-21 17:45 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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About 0.45 hectares The project is expected to take 240 days Companies mentioned：桃園大眾捷運公司
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Heavy rain preparedness in mountainous areas of Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Taichung, Nantou, Chiayi and Kaohsiung Published 2026-07-21 17:44 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Chinese cheating ring that arranged proxy test-takers for Korean proficiency exams busted; South Korean police investigate more than 110 people Published 2026-07-21 17:42 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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More than 110 people implicated Fees of about 2 million won Proxy test-taking fees of about 8 million won Illegal profits of about 700 million won 3 years in prison 800,000 won per sitting Companies mentioned：TOPIK、小紅書
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Foreign object on 台鐵 Neiwan Line; service temporarily suspended between Jiuzantou and Neiwan Published 2026-07-21 17:42 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Services 1826 and 1831 suspended between Jiuzantou and Neiwan Companies mentioned：台鐵
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本田 and Guangzhou Automobile renew 10-year agreement, seek to survive in Chinese market Published 2026-07-21 17:42 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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本田's new-car sales in China reached 1.62 million vehicles in 2020 New-car sales in China totaled just 640,000 vehicles in 2025 New-car sales in China fell 21% from the same period last year Original 今年1至5月上市的新車已超過500款 Companies mentioned：本田、廣州汽車集團、廣汽本田、東風汽車集團、東風本田、比亞迪、小鵬集團
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Trump's tariff war could devastate Canada's economy and deepen political and strategic divisions Published 2026-07-21 17:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Tariffs of 50% Takes effect after 30 days Companies mentioned：美國、加拿大、加拿大廣播公司、國家郵報、金融時報
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UK media: China considers restricting exports of AI models and semiconductor technology Published 2026-07-21 17:38 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：阿里巴巴、字节跳动、智譜、高通、台積電、華為
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「戲說台灣」 launches an on-set visit train, with actors touring for fan meet-and-greets Published 2026-07-21 17:38 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Blue-camp youth stage hunger strike in protest; Shih Chung-liang says food safety should not be overly politicized Published 2026-07-21 17:32 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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There are only about 4 large refineries nationwide Companies mentioned：國民黨、衛福部、食品工業發展研究所、食藥署
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Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance links industry and academia to build an Asian asset management talent ecosystem Published 2026-07-21 17:32 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Face-to-face exchanges with 300 registrants Nearly 100 hours of courses and financial career exploration activities with schools this academic year Companies mentioned：台灣金融研訓院、元大銀、中信銀、玉山銀、台中銀、台新銀、永豐銀、合庫銀、兆豐銀、安泰銀、花旗銀、星展銀、第一銀、國泰世華、華南銀、滙豐銀、彰化銀、台灣大學、輔仁大學、中原大學、中正大學、成功大學、政治大學、逢甲大學
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Mexico's representative to Taiwan: bilateral economic ties have enormous development potential Published 2026-07-21 17:25 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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First wave of overseas expansion for TEEMA科學園區 underway Companies mentioned：墨西哥駐台代理處、台灣電機電子工業同業公會、TEEMA科學園區
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Clash involving batons at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea; Philippines and China continue battle of public opinion Published 2026-07-21 17:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A 中國海警 patrol boat once approached the Philippine warship BRP Sierra Madre to within about 30 meters 菲律賓軍方 released its longest video to date this afternoon, running 1 minute and 3 seconds Companies mentioned：菲律賓、中國、美國、中國海警、菲律賓軍方、中國駐菲律賓大使館、美國駐菲律賓大使館、菲律賓海軍、中國海警局、美國國務院、西菲律賓海
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Frequent system errors at 台新證券; 金管會 fines it NT$3.6 million, the highest penalty ever imposed on a securities firm Published 2026-07-21 17:22 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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台新證券 fined NT$3.6 million Companies mentioned：台新證券、元富證券、金管會
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Portable charger suspected of starting fire at Keelung home; firefighters rescue trapped couple Published 2026-07-21 17:19 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Burned area approximately 10 square meters Companies mentioned：基隆市消防局
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Cheng Chao-hsin: Filed proposals 5 times to revise voluntary reporting mechanism Published 2026-07-21 17:15 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Filed proposals 5 times in ROC year 113 At least 2 inspections were conducted every year in the past Companies mentioned：中聯油品、中聯油脂、中央社、衛生福利部、食藥署
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Original 先期專案額度4400萬噸未用 環部放寬使用資格 Published 2026-07-21 17:14 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Original 全台約4400萬噸未使用的先期專案額度 Offset ratio tightened to 0.1 Must be used up within 3 years Allowances must be subject to a deduction rate of 0.3 The deduction cap must not exceed 10% of a business's chargeable emissions Companies mentioned：環境部、行政院環境保護署、鋼鐵公會、電子業、傳產
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July 21, 2026 ASEAN Brief Published 2026-07-21 17:10 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Vietnam's monthly exports topped US$50 billion for the first time in June Up 28.1% year over year Exports of electronic products and computers surged 60.8% year on year Machinery and equipment grew 30.5% Trade deficit of US$2.64 billion recorded in June Laos' full-year inflation is expected to rise to 9.8% in 2026 Asian Development Bank forecasts GDP growth slowing to 4.0% World Bank forecasts 3.8% Singapore households' real consumption spending is projected to reach S$189.4 billion this year Compared with the pre-pandemic 2 Companies mentioned：亞洲開發銀行、世界銀行、惠譽解決方案、Fitch Solutions、緬甸糖業及甘蔗相關產品協會、馬來西亞星報、馬來西亞央行、BNM、路透社、高棉時報、歐洲聯盟、歐盟、法新社、印尼國際金融中心、PFII
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June export orders hit a record US$95.26 billion, up 59% year on year for the 17th consecutive month Published 2026-07-21 17:09 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Up 59.4% year over year Export orders totaled US$504.1 billion in the first 6 months of this year Up 50.9% year over year June orders rose 81.9% year on year, respectively June orders fell 3.3% year on year Original
Graffiti at Rainbow Village vandalized; Taichung City Government wins on appeal, with NT$850,000 damages award finalized Published 2026-07-21 17:09 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Awarded more than NT$850,000 in damages Sought NT$1.5 million in repair costs Companies mentioned：台中市政府、彩虹文創股份有限公司
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勞動部 strengthens dispute resolution to ensure fair competition at National Skills Competition Published 2026-07-21 17:09 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of 1,075 competitors will compete A total of 30 in-person briefings were also held 2 workshops for judges were also held Competitors must file appeals within 3 hours of the results being announced After receiving an appeal, relevant information will be compiled and a decision made within 45 days Companies mentioned：勞動部、勞動力發展署
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Heavy rain preparedness in mountainous areas of New Taipei, Taoyuan and Nantou; localized heavy rain north of Hsinchu and in Nantou Published 2026-07-21 17:08 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Complete list of the 2026 Taiwan Michelin Guide: 9 new one-star restaurants; 頤宮 retains three stars for the 9th consecutive year Published 2026-07-21 17:08 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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3 restaurants earned three stars 49 restaurants earned one star 9 restaurants earned two stars A total of 9 restaurants made the list for the first time 頤宮 has retained its three-star status for 9 consecutive years Companies mentioned：JL Studio、頤宮、態芮、盈科、A、侯布雄、logy、彧割烹、渥達尼斯磨坊、牡丹、NOBUO、Mizue、鮨安、Mume、Nibbon、予島、晶華軒、山与、掬 kiku、Restaurant 12、Hābu、Li.nu、Circum、鰭安、澀Sur-、Tu Pang地坊、Thomas Chien、山海樓、EMBERS、陽明春天、小小樹食、Hosu好嶼
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高雄無障礙之家 adds assistive technology to help people with disabilities take their first step Published 2026-07-21 17:07 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Donated more than NT$1.6 million Benefits about 150 service users Can stand for only 30 seconds Can walk steadily for more than 10 meters Companies mentioned：高雄市政府社會局、高雄無障礙之家、張添永慈善事業基金會
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環境部 amends rules, allowing a grace period for first-time carbon fee payments Published 2026-07-21 17:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Carbon emissions fluctuated around 25,000 metric tons Original 116年5月底前申報繳納碳費 At the end of October that year Companies mentioned：環境部、氣候變遷署、蔡玲儀
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The New Taiwan dollar fell 9.7 cents to close at 32.345 Published 2026-07-21 17:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Closed at 32.345 Fell 9.7 cents Trading totaled US$3.223 billion Opened at 32.22 High of NT$32.215 Low of 32.442 Companies mentioned：中央社
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Original 外交部重申南海諸島主權 斥中國是和平穩定最大挑戰 Published 2026-07-21 17:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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10th anniversary of the South China Sea arbitration Companies mentioned：外交部、立法院、中央社、東協、中國
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3 new Japanese encephalitis cases; 2 patients whose homes are near pigeon lofts treated in intensive care Published 2026-07-21 17:05 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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3 new confirmed cases of Japanese encephalitis reported domestically A cumulative 8 confirmed cases nationwide this year Most are adults aged 40 and older Companies mentioned：疾管署、衛生福利部、林詠青
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Amid publicity dispute with Su Hui-lun, Yen Yi-wen says: “You underestimate our friendship” Published 2026-07-21 17:05 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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“One-Day Donation” niche joint film festival press conference Companies mentioned：中華社會福利聯合勸募協會
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Original 財政部統一發票盃路跑 11/8總統府前登場 Published 2026-07-21 17:03 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The race will start on Nov. 8 along Ketagalan Boulevard in front of the Presidential Office and at Dajia Riverside Park Participants in the 3-kilometer fun run can join for free by donating just 3 receipts Half-marathon (21 kilometers): 3000 spots; challenge race (10 kilometers): 3000 spots Fun run (3 kilometers): 6000 spots A total of 12,000 spots are available It has been 5 years since the last Uniform Invoice Cup road race was held in Taipei Entry fees for the half-marathon and challenge race are NT$400 and NT$200, respectively Donate 3 cloud or paper receipts, each for a purchase of at least NT$10, without a buyer's tax ID number, and not yet drawn in year 115 Companies mentioned：財政部、中央社、財政部統一發票兌獎APP
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Original 傳伊朗鎬山設施內藏數千濃縮鈾離心機 川普曾揚言摧毀 Published 2026-07-21 17:01 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Thousands of uranium-enrichment centrifuges 300 to 450 feet 91 to 137 meters Companies mentioned：以色列情報機構、美國、伊朗、華爾街日報、總理尼坦雅胡、美國總統川普、伊朗外交部長阿拉奇、國際原子能總署、科學暨國際安全研究所、歐布萊特、美國前總統拜登政府國家安全會議、史萬森
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中菲行: AI reshapes global supply chains, boosting high-value logistics in 台灣 Published 2026-07-21 17:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Serves more than 350 semiconductor industry clients Average on-time delivery rate for time-critical cargo exceeds 98% Has helped clients successfully apply for more than US$32 million in IEEPA tariff refunds Shipments from China to Southeast Asia grew sharply by 40% year over year Shipments from Southeast Asia to the United States also rose sharply by 29% year over year Shipments from 台灣 to the United States rose 39.7% year over year Companies mentioned：中菲行、台灣
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Chip stocks rebound, lifting South Korean shares more than 3%; trading halt mechanism triggered intraday Published 2026-07-21 16:59 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) closed up 231.68 points, or 3.56%, at 6747.95. Companies mentioned：大信證券、韓聯社
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Kaohsiung High Flow to host Thai Lifestyle Festival in August, with markets and performances creating a Thai-style party Published 2026-07-21 16:58 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Attracted nearly 100,000 visits Featuring performances by 14 Taiwanese and Thai acts Bringing together 11 restaurants certified under Thailand's official “Thai SELECT” program Companies mentioned：高雄流行音樂中心、泰國商務處、DITP、米其林必比登、帕泰家、阿杜皇家泰式料理、拾壹船麵、YourMOOD、EURO、Quicksand bed、Ozone、babyMINT、Juice Boy、Pallas帕拉斯
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Full list of 2026 Taiwan Michelin Guide stars: 61 restaurants earn stars Published 2026-07-21 16:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A total of 61 restaurants earned stars 49 one-star restaurants Two-star restaurants Companies mentioned：予島、Circum-、Li.nu、鮨安、Sur、Tu Pang地坊、Thomas Chien、山海樓、EMBERS、陽明春天、小小樹食、Hosu好嶼、川雅、壽司芳、INITA、雋、俺達の肉屋、晶華軒、T+T、澀Sur、金蓬萊遵古台菜、Haili、Mume、鮨嘉仁、La Vie by Thomas Bühner、謙安和、吉兆割烹壽司、L'Atelier par Yao、Nibbon、明福台菜海產、Sens、Impromptu by Paul Lee、米香台菜餐廳、鮨隆、Wok by O’BOND、元一、承Sho、FRASSI、山与、明壽司、雅閣、天香樓、欣葉．鐘菜、掬、請客樓、元紀、ZEA、A Cut、斑泊、Restaurant 12、Habu、De Nuit、the FRONT HOUSE方蒔、Ad Astra、aMaze心宴、富錦樹台菜香檳、NOBUO、盈科、A、Logy、牡丹、彧割烹、渥達尼斯磨坊、侯布雄、Mizue、JL Studio、頤宮、態芮
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UN: Fraud losses in Asia-Pacific in 2025 estimated at up to NT$3.7 trillion Published 2026-07-21 16:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Fraud losses in the Asia-Pacific region last year were estimated at up to US$114.1 billion About NT$3.7 trillion Fraud losses in East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand last year ranged from US$88.3 billion to US$114.1 billion Companies mentioned：聯合國毒品暨犯罪辦公室、路透社、UNODC
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Original 新湖分局員警涉洩密案 2交保1羈押禁見 Published 2026-07-21 16:52 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Each was ordered released on bail of NT$100,000 Evidence seized included 3 cellphones used by the 3 people Companies mentioned：新湖分局、湖口派出所
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Vice President Hsiao unveils plaque in Zhongpu, Chiayi; urges Legislative Yuan to complete budget review as soon as possible Published 2026-07-21 16:50 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Economic growth exceeded 14% in the first quarter of this year A monthly NT$5,000 subsidy for children aged 0 to 18 The long-term care budget has also surged from less than NT$5 billion ten years ago to more than NT$115 billion Companies mentioned：瑞士洛桑管理學院
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Young Liu: TEEMA science parks to help SMEs expand overseas, with 3 goals in mind Published 2026-07-21 16:50 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The idea emerged about 2 to 3 years ago The aim is to achieve 3 goals Companies mentioned：台灣電機電子工業同業公會、鴻海集團
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One rural-area accounting staffer covers multiple schools; public calls for a higher cap on part-time pay Published 2026-07-21 16:48 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The monthly cap on part-time pay is NT$3,000 Companies mentioned：台灣教育產業工會、宜蘭縣教師職業工會、苗栗縣各級學校產業工會
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Mainland Chinese stocks surge as semiconductor shares rebound sharply Published 2026-07-21 16:47 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The Shanghai Composite Index rose 1.79% The Shenzhen Component Index rose 4.81% The ChiNext Index rose 7.05% Trading volume totaled RMB 1.396518 trillion About NT$6.56 trillion Trading volume totaled RMB 1.560575 trillion Combined turnover on the Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges totaled RMB 2.957093 trillion Trading volume totaled RMB 741.575 billion Companies mentioned：上海证券交易所、深圳证券交易所、证券时报
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Kaohsiung's Jiuru Bridge railings criticized as ugly for resembling red torii; Public Works Bureau to change them to white Published 2026-07-21 16:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Kaohsiung's Jiuru Bridge is expected to be completed and opened to traffic before the end of July Companies mentioned：高雄市、Facebook
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To mark Indigenous Peoples Day, Aowanda waives park admission, charging NT$10 for 3 days from 7/31 Published 2026-07-21 16:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Admission at the discounted price of NT$10 3 consecutive days Companies mentioned：奧萬大國家森林遊樂區、Facebook
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Peng Jin-lung: Allowing financial institutions to also operate as VASPs will strengthen three-track financial competitiveness Published 2026-07-21 16:41 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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It passed its third reading on June 30 this year Companies mentioned：金管會、KPMG安侯建業、台灣玉山科技協會
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Vice President Hsiao: Drones are vital to national security; Chiayi is a key hub Published 2026-07-21 16:37 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Taiwan has risen to 4th globally Economic growth exceeded 14% in the first quarter of this year The Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics forecasts 9.64% growth for the full year The long-term care budget has risen to about NT$110 billion a year Companies mentioned：瑞士洛桑管理學院（IMD）
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Shi Wen-hsien: Digital finance brings convenience, but development and oversight must go hand in hand Published 2026-07-21 16:36 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A check for NT$50,000 Waited for well over 2 hours Companies mentioned：台灣玉山科技協會、和碩、KPMG安侯建業、宏碁
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國民黨: Media report that Beijing proposed principles for a drone bill to opposition parties is inaccurate Published 2026-07-21 16:34 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The central government should allocate a total of NT$240 billion over 6 consecutive years A public hearing on the relevant bill was scheduled for the 23rd Companies mentioned：國民黨、中央社、自由時報
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童子瑋 proposes 5 solutions to ensure Keelung commuters can board buses and avoid traffic on the road Published 2026-07-21 16:32 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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About 100,000 people travel between Keelung and the greater Taipei area every day Companies mentioned：民進黨、基隆市政府
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Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki signs, joins 邁阿密馬林魚 Published 2026-07-21 16:29 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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He hit 16 home runs in the 2025 season, drew 45 walks and struck out 50 times. Original MLB記者梅約（Jonathan Mayo）今天在他社群平台X的個人帳號發文披露，「日本強打佐佐木麟太郎已與邁阿密馬林魚簽約，簽約金為21萬200美元」 Companies mentioned：邁阿密馬林魚、MLB、日本職棒橫濱DeNA海灣之星、福岡軟銀鷹、日本放送協會（NHK）、史丹佛大學（Stanford University）、Sponichi Annex
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童子賢: Taiwan has the capability to have 50 satellites, strengthening industrial capacity and national security Published 2026-07-21 16:29 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Taiwan has the capability to have 20 to 50 satellites Taiwan's localization rate is as high as 80% or more Japan currently has about 300 satellites Companies mentioned：玉山科技協會、和碩
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National Skills Competition opens on 7/29, with more than 1,000 contestants competing Published 2026-07-21 16:26 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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1,075 contestants NT$40,000 Companies mentioned：勞動部、勞動力發展署、中央社
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中聯油脂 shipped 1 batch to Japan; 石崇良 says Japan has no standard and will not recall it Published 2026-07-21 16:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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中聯 produced 30 batches of oil products from April to June 7 batches of non-compliant oil products identified 1 batch of oil products exported to Japan has no sample available The test results for the remaining 22 batches all met requirements 中聯 has 3 batches of crude oil that have not yet been shipped 19 batches can be put back on shelves Taiwan sets the standard at 2ppb China's standard is 10ppb South Korea：2ppb The EU's is also 2ppb Companies mentioned：中聯油脂、衛福部、衛生福利部
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Consumer groups launch class-action lawsuit over 中聯 oil case; Taipei urges consumers to seek their rights Published 2026-07-21 16:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Registration is open from now through Oct. 30 Companies mentioned：中聯油脂股份有限公司、財團法人中華民國消費者文教基金會、社團法人台灣消費者保護協會
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Exercise with phones slowed for 30 minutes; scholar says people can consider concealment and communication methods Published 2026-07-21 16:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Mobile network speeds reduced for 30 minutes 2026 Urban Resilience Exercise Typhoon Danas in July 2025 Companies mentioned：中央社、安全台灣學會、國防安全研究院
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Sanae Takaichi's first fiscal management policy sets new investment targets for next year to spur growth Published 2026-07-21 16:18 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Budget drafting at year's end will proceed under this policy Policy direction is expected to be finalized by early August Companies mentioned：日本放送協會（NHK）、每日新聞、朝日新聞、日本央行
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Ministry coordinates with 大統益 and 3 other companies to boost output, ensuring stable oil supplies for the Ghost Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival Published 2026-07-21 16:18 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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中聯油品 accounts for about 35% of the domestic oil market Companies mentioned：中聯油品、大統益、長輝、台糖
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To prevent unsuitable personnel from working at preschools, authorities will check household registration change records Published 2026-07-21 16:16 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Article 27 of the "Early Childhood Education and Care Act" Article 3 of the "Regulations Governing the Identification, Reporting, Information Collection, Inquiry, Processing and Use of Information on Unsuitable Personnel at Early Childhood Education and Care Service Institutions and Reporting of Illegal Incidents" 教育部 announced a proposed amendment on the 20th of this month Companies mentioned：教育部、內政部、戶政機關
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Military truck crashes while making a U-turn in Changhua City; car driver taken to hospital Published 2026-07-21 16:13 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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A 20-year-old soldier surnamed Liu with a license to drive military heavy trucks A 44-year-old car driver surnamed Ke 8:27 a.m. today Companies mentioned：第十軍團、陸軍第十軍團指揮部、彰化後備旅、彰化縣警察局、彰化分局
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South Korean stocks see sharper swings; Lee Jae-myung urges regulators to review leveraged ETFs Published 2026-07-21 16:12 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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South Korea's KOSPI has climbed sharply this year, gaining 58% so far After hitting a record high of 9,385 points on June 19, KOSPI had fallen 28% as of this morning The South Korean government tightened rules for these products last week, raising the minimum margin threshold to 30 million won Companies mentioned：三星電子、SK海力士
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美科技股 rebound lifts Asian shares; Nikkei closes up more than 2,000 points Published 2026-07-21 16:12 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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日經225指數 surges 2,091.07 points 日經225指數 surges 2,091.07 points, or 3.26% Closes at 66,232.19 points 東證股價指數 rises sharply by 95.74 points 東證股價指數 rises sharply by 95.74 points, or 2.44% Closes at 4,014.95 points Companies mentioned：美科技股、東京股市、日經225指數、東證股價指數
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中美晶 and 聯合再生能源 join forces to establish a solar module plant in the U.S. through a joint venture Published 2026-07-21 16:11 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Plans to build a solar module plant with annual capacity of 1GW Total investment of about US$40 million Original 中美矽晶持股51% 聯合再生能源 holds a 49% stake Companies mentioned：中美晶、聯合再生能源、前茂迪
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China's ethnic unity promotion law takes effect; scholars warn of the need to guard against political coercion by 中共 Published 2026-07-21 16:10 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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China's "Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law" took effect on the 1st 2 weeks after the law took effect, Hong Kong's national security department searched 2 bookstores on the 15th Hong Kong's national security department searched 2 bookstores on the 15th and arrested 5 people Companies mentioned：中共、台灣同胞聯誼會
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National Cultural Heritage Preservation Awards announced; 14 projects, including 路思義教堂, honored Published 2026-07-21 16:08 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Total prize money is NT$6 million 5 categories were established: "Preservation and Restoration," "Management and Maintenance," "Preservation Contributions," "Preservation and Transmission" and "Outstanding Traditional Craftsperson" Companies mentioned：路思義教堂、臺靜農故居、桃園市歷史建築大溪蘭室、台中市國定古蹟路思義教堂、台北市紀念建築臺靜農故居、台南市市定古蹟原日軍步兵第二聯隊官舍群、金門縣縣定古蹟後浦許允選洋樓、桃園市市定古蹟桃園景福宮、台北市市定古蹟李臨秋故居、李修鑑、大吉文創有限公司、財團法人姜阿新教育基金會、亂彈戲保存與傳承者彭繡靜、台灣花燈工藝保存者蕭在淦、金門傳統建築修造與維護者王天木、傳統彩繪工藝保存者蔡龍進
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Three major institutional investors buy a net NT$16.407 billion in Taiwan stocks Published 2026-07-21 16:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Foreign and mainland Chinese investors sold net, while investment trusts and securities dealers bought net, for combined net buying of NT$16.407 billion Taiwan stocks rose 1,783.17 points today Closing at 44,232.87 points Trading value totaled NT$835.624 billion Securities dealers bought a net NT$3.507 billion Investment trusts bought a net NT$17.232 billion Foreign and mainland Chinese investors sold a net NT$4.332 billion Original
TNDA聯盟 design program connects more than 30 universities; industry mentor says cross-disciplinary work builds compounding returns Published 2026-07-21 16:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Connects more than 30 universities Companies mentioned：TNDA聯盟、迪士尼、皮克斯、輝達（NVIDIA）、暴雪娛樂、任天堂、索尼動畫
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Heavy rain precautions in mountainous areas of New Taipei and Taoyuan; localized heavy rain north of Hsinchu and in Miaoli and Taichung Published 2026-07-21 16:05 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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(Editor: Li Hengshan) 1150721 Companies mentioned：中央氣象署
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Man who killed ex-wife with a knife after she refused to give him money again sentenced to life in prison on appeal in Changhua Published 2026-07-21 16:02 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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61-year-old man surnamed Li His daughter, in her 20s She was 9 years old at the time A million New Taiwan dollars Sentenced to 6 months Companies mentioned：中央社
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石崇良: 中聯 privately relaxed soybean acceptance standards by 10 times, and production processes also failed Published 2026-07-21 16:02 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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中聯's original acceptance standard was a heat damage rate of 0.5% 中聯 relaxed the standard to 5% last year That amounts to a 10-fold relaxation 1,300 metric tons went to 泰山, 福壽 and 福懋, among others More than a thousand downstream businesses were affected Companies mentioned：中聯油脂、泰山、福壽、福懋
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中聯 oil products case: Wowprime says 2 frozen products are eligible for full refunds Published 2026-07-21 16:01 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Only 2 frozen products were affected Eligible batches are those with an expiration date of Oct. 9, 2026, printed on the outer packaging Products purchased at the above stores after May 23, 2026 The refund period runs from July 20, 2026, through Sept. 15, 2026 Companies mentioned：中聯、瓦城集團
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