# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-21 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 4 of 7

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 332 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 316 items from 5 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 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: 2026-07-21T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001061.000155396.html
- anchor: #n1628087
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社セブン‐イレブン・ジャパン、森永、ロッテ

Facts:
- 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)

## 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: 2026-07-21T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001096.000002194.html
- anchor: #n1628086
- Companies mentioned: キス、ズームアイポーション

Facts:
- ￥１，６００（￥１，７６０ including tax）
- Early release at select companies on Monday, August 24, ２０２６
- Nationwide release on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026

## [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: 2026-07-21T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001112.000058854.html
- anchor: #n1628085
- 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

Facts:
- August 29 (Saturday)–September 15 (Tuesday), 2026

## 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: 2026-07-21T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001135.000005720.html
- anchor: #n1628084
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ダスキン、ダスキン ライフケア

Facts:
- The service will be introduced starting July 21 (Tuesday), 2026

## Launch of “Kuratsude,” a new service supporting businesses and local governments in resolving challenges

- Published: 2026-07-21T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001407.000001864.html
- anchor: #n1628083
- 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

Facts:
- From July 21, 2026

## Reservations open for the “Quiz RPG: The Wizard and the Black Cat” × “ORBcafe” collaboration café!

- Published: 2026-07-21T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001998.000004473.html
- anchor: #n1628082
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コロプラ、ORBcafe

Facts:
- Event period: Friday, August 7 to Monday, August 31, 2026 (planned)
- 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。

## 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: 2026-07-21T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002722.000002296.html
- anchor: #n1628081
- 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

Facts:
- 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

## 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: 2026-07-21T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002778.000001348.html
- anchor: #n1628080
- 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

Facts:
- 中日ドラゴンズ球団創設 90 周年
- August 11, 2026
- Capital: ¥1,713 million

## [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: 2026-07-21T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003030.000044800.html
- anchor: #n1628079
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NEXER、クオレ・ホーム株式会社、株式会社NEXER Group

Facts:
- 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

## 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: 2026-07-21T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003061.000044800.html
- anchor: #n1628078
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NEXER Group、兵庫県鞄工業組合、エルメス、シャネル

Facts:
- 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

## 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: 2026-07-21T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003063.000044800.html
- anchor: #n1628077
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社NEXER Group、伝票工房、美秀印刷株式会社

Facts:
- 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”

## 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: 2026-07-21T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003155.000005794.html
- anchor: #n1628076
- Companies mentioned: クレ・ド・ポー ボーテ、株式会社資生堂

Facts:
- Suggested retail price: 49,500–55,000 yen (tax included)

## 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: 2026-07-21T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003576.000022425.html
- anchor: #n1628075
- 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

Facts:
- 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)

## 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: 2026-07-21T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003869.000024668.html
- anchor: #n1628074
- 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

Facts:
- ￥143,000
- ￥187,000
- ￥253,000
- ￥297,000
- ￥352,000
- ￥55,000
- ￥225,000
- ￥14,500
- ￥3,729
- ￥5,500
- ￥11,000

## 「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: 2026-07-21T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005873.000013450.html
- anchor: #n1628073
- 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

Facts:
- The annual popular event “Snoopy in Ginza” marks its 28th edition this year!

## Tokyo Cool Biz “Heat Safety Action Video” — Keeping Life Cool

- Published: 2026-07-21T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006771.000052467.html
- anchor: #n1628072
- Companies mentioned: 東京都

Facts:
- 3 ways to stay cool: “working environments,” “living environments” and “clothing”

## 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: 2026-07-21T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008854.000001355.html
- anchor: #n1628071
- Companies mentioned: ATEEZ、WOWOW、ユニバーサルミュージック、コーチェラ、Citi Field、BTS

Facts:
- Held over 3 days
- 2026 ATEEZ FANMEETING ATINY’S VOYAGE : TINY MYSTERY IN JAPAN

## Tap your smartphone to enjoy original voice clips from ATEEZ, an 8-member boy group from Korea!

- Published: 2026-07-21T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008858.000001355.html
- anchor: #n1628070
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社WOWOW、株式会社CoDaMa、KQ ENTERTAINMENT、ATEEZ

Facts:
- 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

## [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: 2026-07-21T14:58:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000118.000156814.html
- anchor: #n1628035
- 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

Facts:
- 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

## “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: 2026-07-21T14:56:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000122835.html
- anchor: #n1628036
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社HOIPOI、株式会社東芝

Facts:
- Adopted by over 500 companies
- More than 90 applicants in 1 day from the start of registration

## 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: 2026-07-21T14:55:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000023402.html
- anchor: #n1628037
- Companies mentioned: サンダーバード株式会社、ラプラス

Facts:
- 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

## AUN EXECUTIVE, a search-based headhunting service specializing in CXO and high-level recruitment, launches

- Published: 2026-07-21T14:50:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000106.000040187.html
- anchor: #n1628038
- 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

Facts:
- 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

## 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: 2026-07-21T14:50:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000600.000012860.html
- anchor: #n1628039
- Companies mentioned: 東海テレビ、Locipo、はっぴいえんど、ティン・パン・アレー

Facts:
- Age 76
- More than 400 songs composed
- More than 50 albums
- 2026
- 2027

## RENON POWER surpasses 500 cumulative orders for low-voltage grid-scale battery storage packages

- Published: 2026-07-21T14:50:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000185433.html
- anchor: #n1628040
- 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

Facts:
- 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

## Continues to be selected for the “FTSE4Good Index Series,” “FTSE Blossom Japan Index” and “FTSE Blossom Japan Sector Relative Index”

- Published: 2026-07-21T14:49:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000205.000112940.html
- anchor: #n1628041
- 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

Facts:
- 7 consecutive years
- 5 consecutive years

## TechHigher adds a “Roblox Intermediate Course”

- Published: 2026-07-21T14:49:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000118.000006960.html
- anchor: #n1628042
- Companies mentioned: TechHigher、Roblox、Scratch、Unity、Blender、株式会社エクシード

Facts:
- Three levels: introductory, beginner and intermediate
- 24 episodes in total
- Ages 9+
- Ages 10+

## 2026 AW White Mountaineering / EKAL EXCLUSIVE ITEMS

- Published: 2026-07-21T14:48:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001599.000003710.html
- anchor: #n1628043
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アーバンリサーチ、EKAL、White Mountaineering

Facts:
- ¥55,000 (tax incl.)
- ¥35,200 (tax incl.)
- ¥49,500 (tax incl.)
- ¥14,300 (tax incl.)
- Aug. 1, 2026 (Saturday)
- July 17 (Fri.)

## 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: 2017-01-12T12:00:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000023475.html
- anchor: #n1630969
- Companies mentioned: 江崎グリコ株式会社、キングダム

Facts:
- “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)
- 資本金：77億73百万円

## 環境部 amends rules, allowing a grace period for first-time carbon fee payments

- Published: 2026-07-22T01:06:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://netzero.cna.com.tw/news/202607210227
- anchor: #n1631015
- Companies mentioned: 環境部、中央社

Facts:
- 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
- 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

## IMF滿意烏克蘭表現 再放行220多億元貸款

- Published: 2026-07-21T17:50:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607210250.aspx
- anchor: #n1631016
- Companies mentioned: 国际货币基金、IMF、烏克蘭、俄羅斯

Facts:
- 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

## 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: 2026-07-21T17:48:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607215004.aspx
- anchor: #n1631006
- Companies mentioned: 消防防災e點通、中央社、國家通訊傳播委員會

Facts:
- 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

## Taipei street performer competition launches, with more locations and time slots and a new division for performers with disabilities

- Published: 2026-07-21T17:47:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607210249.aspx
- anchor: #n1631017
- Companies mentioned: 新光三越、BELLAVITA、屈臣氏、H&M、Uniqlo

Facts:
- 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

## Groundbreaking held to revitalize space beneath Airport MRT A10 Bridge; Taoyuan City to build a 0.45-hectare park

- Published: 2026-07-21T17:45:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607210248.aspx
- anchor: #n1631007
- Companies mentioned: 桃園大眾捷運公司

Facts:
- About 0.45 hectares
- The project is expected to take 240 days

## Heavy rain preparedness in mountainous areas of Taoyuan, Hsinchu, Taichung, Nantou, Chiayi and Kaohsiung

- Published: 2026-07-21T17:44:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607210247.aspx
- anchor: #n1631008

## Chinese cheating ring that arranged proxy test-takers for Korean proficiency exams busted; South Korean police investigate more than 110 people

- Published: 2026-07-21T17:42:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607210246.aspx
- anchor: #n1631009
- Companies mentioned: TOPIK、小紅書

Facts:
- 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

## Foreign object on 台鐵 Neiwan Line; service temporarily suspended between Jiuzantou and Neiwan

- Published: 2026-07-21T17:42:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607210245.aspx
- anchor: #n1631010
- Companies mentioned: 台鐵

Facts:
- Services 1826 and 1831 suspended between Jiuzantou and Neiwan

## 本田 and Guangzhou Automobile renew 10-year agreement, seek to survive in Chinese market

- Published: 2026-07-21T17:42:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607210244.aspx
- anchor: #n1631011
- 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

Facts:
- 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
- 今年1至5月上市的新車已超過500款

## Trump's tariff war could devastate Canada's economy and deepen political and strategic divisions

- Published: 2026-07-21T17:40:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607210243.aspx
- anchor: #n1631012
- Companies mentioned: 美國、加拿大、加拿大廣播公司、國家郵報、金融時報

Facts:
- Tariffs of 50%
- Takes effect after 30 days

## UK media: China considers restricting exports of AI models and semiconductor technology

- Published: 2026-07-21T17:38:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607210241.aspx
- anchor: #n1631014
- Companies mentioned: 阿里巴巴、字节跳动、智譜、高通、台積電、華為

## 「戲說台灣」 launches an on-set visit train, with actors touring for fan meet-and-greets

- Published: 2026-07-21T17:38:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202607210242.aspx
- anchor: #n1631013
- Companies mentioned: 戲說台灣

## Blue-camp youth stage hunger strike in protest; Shih Chung-liang says food safety should not be overly politicized

- Published: 2026-07-21T17:32:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607210240.aspx
- anchor: #n1630984
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、衛福部、食品工業發展研究所、食藥署

Facts:
- There are only about 4 large refineries nationwide

## Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance links industry and academia to build an Asian asset management talent ecosystem

- Published: 2026-07-21T17:32:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607210239.aspx
- anchor: #n1630985
- 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

Facts:
- Face-to-face exchanges with 300 registrants
- Nearly 100 hours of courses and financial career exploration activities with schools this academic year

## Mexico's representative to Taiwan: bilateral economic ties have enormous development potential

- Published: 2026-07-21T17:25:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607210238.aspx
- anchor: #n1630977
- 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

Facts:
- First wave of overseas expansion for TEEMA科學園區 underway

## Clash involving batons at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea; Philippines and China continue battle of public opinion

- Published: 2026-07-21T17:24:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607210237.aspx
- anchor: #n1630978
- 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

Facts:
- 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

## 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: 2026-07-21T17:22:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607210236.aspx
- anchor: #n1630979
- Companies mentioned: 台新證券、元富證券、金管會

Facts:
- 台新證券 fined NT$3.6 million

## Portable charger suspected of starting fire at Keelung home; firefighters rescue trapped couple

- Published: 2026-07-21T17:19:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607210235.aspx
- anchor: #n1630975
- Companies mentioned: 基隆市消防局

Facts:
- Burned area approximately 10 square meters

## Cheng Chao-hsin: Filed proposals 5 times to revise voluntary reporting mechanism

- Published: 2026-07-21T17:15:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607210234.aspx
- anchor: #n1630971
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油品、中聯油脂、中央社、衛生福利部、食藥署

Facts:
- Filed proposals 5 times in ROC year 113
- At least 2 inspections were conducted every year in the past

## 先期專案額度4400萬噸未用 環部放寬使用資格

- Published: 2026-07-21T17:14:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607210233.aspx
- anchor: #n1630972
- Companies mentioned: 環境部、行政院環境保護署、鋼鐵公會、電子業、傳產

Facts:
- 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

## July 21, 2026 ASEAN Brief

- Published: 2026-07-21T17:10:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607213001.aspx
- anchor: #n1630970
- 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

Facts:
- 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

## June export orders hit a record US$95.26 billion, up 59% year on year for the 17th consecutive month

- Published: 2026-07-21T17:09:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607210232.aspx
- anchor: #n1630973

Facts:
- 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

## Graffiti at Rainbow Village vandalized; Taichung City Government wins on appeal, with NT$850,000 damages award finalized

- Published: 2026-07-21T17:09:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607210231.aspx
- anchor: #n1630974
- Companies mentioned: 台中市政府、彩虹文創股份有限公司

Facts:
- Awarded more than NT$850,000 in damages
- Sought NT$1.5 million in repair costs

## 勞動部 strengthens dispute resolution to ensure fair competition at National Skills Competition

- Published: 2026-07-21T17:09:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607210230.aspx
- anchor: #n1630914
- Companies mentioned: 勞動部、勞動力發展署

Facts:
- 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

## Heavy rain preparedness in mountainous areas of New Taipei, Taoyuan and Nantou; localized heavy rain north of Hsinchu and in Nantou

- Published: 2026-07-21T17:08:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607210229.aspx
- anchor: #n1630915
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署、中央社

Facts:
- (Editor: Li Hengshan) 1150721

## Complete list of the 2026 Taiwan Michelin Guide: 9 new one-star restaurants; 頤宮 retains three stars for the 9th consecutive year

- Published: 2026-07-21T17:08:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607215003.aspx
- anchor: #n1630976
- 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

Facts:
- 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

## 高雄無障礙之家 adds assistive technology to help people with disabilities take their first step

- Published: 2026-07-21T17:07:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607210228.aspx
- anchor: #n1630916
- 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

Facts:
- 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

## 環境部 amends rules, allowing a grace period for first-time carbon fee payments

- Published: 2026-07-21T17:06:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607210227.aspx
- anchor: #n1630917
- Companies mentioned: 環境部、氣候變遷署、蔡玲儀

Facts:
- Carbon emissions fluctuated around 25,000 metric tons
- 116年5月底前申報繳納碳費
- At the end of October that year

## The New Taiwan dollar fell 9.7 cents to close at 32.345

- Published: 2026-07-21T17:06:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607210226.aspx
- anchor: #n1630918
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- 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

## 外交部重申南海諸島主權 斥中國是和平穩定最大挑戰

- Published: 2026-07-21T17:06:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607210225.aspx
- anchor: #n1630919
- Companies mentioned: 外交部、立法院、中央社、東協、中國

Facts:
- 10th anniversary of the South China Sea arbitration

## 3 new Japanese encephalitis cases; 2 patients whose homes are near pigeon lofts treated in intensive care

- Published: 2026-07-21T17:05:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607210224.aspx
- anchor: #n1630858
- Companies mentioned: 疾管署、衛生福利部、林詠青

Facts:
- 3 new confirmed cases of Japanese encephalitis reported domestically
- A cumulative 8 confirmed cases nationwide this year
- Most are adults aged 40 and older

## Amid publicity dispute with Su Hui-lun, Yen Yi-wen says: “You underestimate our friendship”

- Published: 2026-07-21T17:05:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202607210223.aspx
- anchor: #n1630859
- Companies mentioned: 中華社會福利聯合勸募協會

Facts:
- “One-Day Donation” niche joint film festival press conference

## 財政部統一發票盃路跑 11/8總統府前登場

- Published: 2026-07-21T17:03:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607210222.aspx
- anchor: #n1630860
- Companies mentioned: 財政部、中央社、財政部統一發票兌獎APP

Facts:
- 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

## 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: 2026-07-21T17:01:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607210221.aspx
- anchor: #n1630861
- 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

Facts:
- Thousands of uranium-enrichment centrifuges
- 300 to 450 feet
- 91 to 137 meters

## 中菲行: AI reshapes global supply chains, boosting high-value logistics in 台灣

- Published: 2026-07-21T17:00:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607210220.aspx
- anchor: #n1630862
- Companies mentioned: 中菲行、台灣

Facts:
- 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

## Chip stocks rebound, lifting South Korean shares more than 3%; trading halt mechanism triggered intraday

- Published: 2026-07-21T16:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607210219.aspx
- anchor: #n1630863
- Companies mentioned: 大信證券、韓聯社

Facts:
- The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) closed up 231.68 points, or 3.56%, at 6747.95.

## Kaohsiung High Flow to host Thai Lifestyle Festival in August, with markets and performances creating a Thai-style party

- Published: 2026-07-21T16:58:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607210218.aspx
- anchor: #n1630855
- 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

Facts:
- 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

## Full list of 2026 Taiwan Michelin Guide stars: 61 restaurants earn stars

- Published: 2026-07-21T16:56:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607210217.aspx
- anchor: #n1630856
- 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

Facts:
- A total of 61 restaurants earned stars
- 49 one-star restaurants
- Two-star restaurants

## UN: Fraud losses in Asia-Pacific in 2025 estimated at up to NT$3.7 trillion

- Published: 2026-07-21T16:56:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607210216.aspx
- anchor: #n1630857
- Companies mentioned: 聯合國毒品暨犯罪辦公室、路透社、UNODC

Facts:
- 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

## 新湖分局員警涉洩密案 2交保1羈押禁見

- Published: 2026-07-21T16:52:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607210215.aspx
- anchor: #n1630728
- Companies mentioned: 新湖分局、湖口派出所

Facts:
- Each was ordered released on bail of NT$100,000
- Evidence seized included 3 cellphones used by the 3 people

## Vice President Hsiao unveils plaque in Zhongpu, Chiayi; urges Legislative Yuan to complete budget review as soon as possible

- Published: 2026-07-21T16:50:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607210214.aspx
- anchor: #n1628470
- Companies mentioned: 瑞士洛桑管理學院

Facts:
- 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

## Young Liu: TEEMA science parks to help SMEs expand overseas, with 3 goals in mind

- Published: 2026-07-21T16:50:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607210213.aspx
- anchor: #n1628471
- Companies mentioned: 台灣電機電子工業同業公會、鴻海集團

Facts:
- The idea emerged about 2 to 3 years ago
- The aim is to achieve 3 goals

## One rural-area accounting staffer covers multiple schools; public calls for a higher cap on part-time pay

- Published: 2026-07-21T16:48:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607210212.aspx
- anchor: #n1628472
- 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

Facts:
- The monthly cap on part-time pay is NT$3,000

## Mainland Chinese stocks surge as semiconductor shares rebound sharply

- Published: 2026-07-21T16:47:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607210211.aspx
- anchor: #n1628466
- Companies mentioned: 上海证券交易所、深圳证券交易所、证券时报

Facts:
- 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

## Kaohsiung's Jiuru Bridge railings criticized as ugly for resembling red torii; Public Works Bureau to change them to white

- Published: 2026-07-21T16:46:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607210210.aspx
- anchor: #n1628467
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市、Facebook

Facts:
- Kaohsiung's Jiuru Bridge is expected to be completed and opened to traffic before the end of July

## To mark Indigenous Peoples Day, Aowanda waives park admission, charging NT$10 for 3 days from 7/31

- Published: 2026-07-21T16:46:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607210209.aspx
- anchor: #n1628468
- Companies mentioned: 奧萬大國家森林遊樂區、Facebook

Facts:
- Admission at the discounted price of NT$10
- 3 consecutive days

## Peng Jin-lung: Allowing financial institutions to also operate as VASPs will strengthen three-track financial competitiveness

- Published: 2026-07-21T16:41:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607210208.aspx
- anchor: #n1628469
- Companies mentioned: 金管會、KPMG安侯建業、台灣玉山科技協會

Facts:
- It passed its third reading on June 30 this year

## Vice President Hsiao: Drones are vital to national security; Chiayi is a key hub

- Published: 2026-07-21T16:37:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607210207.aspx
- anchor: #n1628436
- Companies mentioned: 瑞士洛桑管理學院（IMD）

Facts:
- 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

## Shi Wen-hsien: Digital finance brings convenience, but development and oversight must go hand in hand

- Published: 2026-07-21T16:36:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607210206.aspx
- anchor: #n1628437
- Companies mentioned: 台灣玉山科技協會、和碩、KPMG安侯建業、宏碁

Facts:
- A check for NT$50,000
- Waited for well over 2 hours

## 國民黨: Media report that Beijing proposed principles for a drone bill to opposition parties is inaccurate

- Published: 2026-07-21T16:34:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607210205.aspx
- anchor: #n1628438
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、中央社、自由時報

Facts:
- 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

## 童子瑋 proposes 5 solutions to ensure Keelung commuters can board buses and avoid traffic on the road

- Published: 2026-07-21T16:32:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607210204.aspx
- anchor: #n1628434
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、基隆市政府

Facts:
- About 100,000 people travel between Keelung and the greater Taipei area every day

## Japanese slugger Rintaro Sasaki signs, joins 邁阿密馬林魚

- Published: 2026-07-21T16:29:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607210203.aspx
- anchor: #n1628435
- 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

Facts:
- He hit 16 home runs in the 2025 season, drew 45 walks and struck out 50 times.
- 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」

## 童子賢: Taiwan has the capability to have 50 satellites, strengthening industrial capacity and national security

- Published: 2026-07-21T16:29:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607210202.aspx
- anchor: #n1628433
- Companies mentioned: 玉山科技協會、和碩

Facts:
- 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

## National Skills Competition opens on 7/29, with more than 1,000 contestants competing

- Published: 2026-07-21T16:26:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607210198.aspx
- anchor: #n1628424
- Companies mentioned: 勞動部、勞動力發展署、中央社

Facts:
- 1,075 contestants
- NT$40,000

## 中聯油脂 shipped 1 batch to Japan; 石崇良 says Japan has no standard and will not recall it

- Published: 2026-07-21T16:24:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607210201.aspx
- anchor: #n1628421
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂、衛福部、衛生福利部

Facts:
- 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

## Consumer groups launch class-action lawsuit over 中聯 oil case; Taipei urges consumers to seek their rights

- Published: 2026-07-21T16:24:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607210200.aspx
- anchor: #n1628422
- 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

Facts:
- Registration is open from now through Oct. 30

## Exercise with phones slowed for 30 minutes; scholar says people can consider concealment and communication methods

- Published: 2026-07-21T16:24:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607210199.aspx
- anchor: #n1628423
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、安全台灣學會、國防安全研究院

Facts:
- Mobile network speeds reduced for 30 minutes
- 2026 Urban Resilience Exercise
- Typhoon Danas in July 2025

## Sanae Takaichi's first fiscal management policy sets new investment targets for next year to spur growth

- Published: 2026-07-21T16:18:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607210197.aspx
- anchor: #n1628418
- Companies mentioned: 日本放送協會（NHK）、每日新聞、朝日新聞、日本央行

Facts:
- Budget drafting at year's end will proceed under this policy
- Policy direction is expected to be finalized by early August

## 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: 2026-07-21T16:18:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607210196.aspx
- anchor: #n1628419
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油品、大統益、長輝、台糖

Facts:
- 中聯油品 accounts for about 35% of the domestic oil market

## To prevent unsuitable personnel from working at preschools, authorities will check household registration change records

- Published: 2026-07-21T16:16:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607210195.aspx
- anchor: #n1628420
- Companies mentioned: 教育部、內政部、戶政機關

Facts:
- 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

## Military truck crashes while making a U-turn in Changhua City; car driver taken to hospital

- Published: 2026-07-21T16:13:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607210194.aspx
- anchor: #n1628414
- 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

Facts:
- 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

## South Korean stocks see sharper swings; Lee Jae-myung urges regulators to review leveraged ETFs

- Published: 2026-07-21T16:12:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607210193.aspx
- anchor: #n1628415
- Companies mentioned: 三星電子、SK海力士

Facts:
- 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

## 美科技股 rebound lifts Asian shares; Nikkei closes up more than 2,000 points

- Published: 2026-07-21T16:12:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607210192.aspx
- anchor: #n1628416
- Companies mentioned: 美科技股、東京股市、日經225指數、東證股價指數

Facts:
- 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

## 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: 2026-07-21T16:11:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607210191.aspx
- anchor: #n1628363
- Companies mentioned: 中美晶、聯合再生能源、前茂迪

Facts:
- Plans to build a solar module plant with annual capacity of 1GW
- Total investment of about US$40 million
- 中美矽晶持股51%
- 聯合再生能源 holds a 49% stake

## China's ethnic unity promotion law takes effect; scholars warn of the need to guard against political coercion by 中共

- Published: 2026-07-21T16:10:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607210190.aspx
- anchor: #n1628364
- Companies mentioned: 中共、台灣同胞聯誼會

Facts:
- 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

## National Cultural Heritage Preservation Awards announced; 14 projects, including 路思義教堂, honored

- Published: 2026-07-21T16:08:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202607210189.aspx
- anchor: #n1628365
- 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

Facts:
- 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"

## Three major institutional investors buy a net NT$16.407 billion in Taiwan stocks

- Published: 2026-07-21T16:06:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607210188.aspx
- anchor: #n1628355

Facts:
- 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

## TNDA聯盟 design program connects more than 30 universities; industry mentor says cross-disciplinary work builds compounding returns

- Published: 2026-07-21T16:06:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607210187.aspx
- anchor: #n1628356
- 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

Facts:
- Connects more than 30 universities

## Heavy rain precautions in mountainous areas of New Taipei and Taoyuan; localized heavy rain north of Hsinchu and in Miaoli and Taichung

- Published: 2026-07-21T16:05:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607210186.aspx
- anchor: #n1628357
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

Facts:
- (Editor: Li Hengshan) 1150721

## 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: 2026-07-21T16:02:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607210185.aspx
- anchor: #n1628358
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- 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

## 石崇良: 中聯 privately relaxed soybean acceptance standards by 10 times, and production processes also failed

- Published: 2026-07-21T16:02:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607210184.aspx
- anchor: #n1628359
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂、泰山、福壽、福懋

Facts:
- 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

## 中聯 oil products case: Wowprime says 2 frozen products are eligible for full refunds

- Published: 2026-07-21T16:01:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607210183.aspx
- anchor: #n1628360
- Companies mentioned: 中聯、瓦城集團

Facts:
- 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