AI News 180m Report

2026-07-21 18:00–21:00 JST

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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 156 items from 3 sources; Japan, 123 items from 1 source.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Japan | PR TIMES (continued)(123)

【定食屋 宮本むなし】Beef tongue fair to run for a limited time from 7/22!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • From July 22, 2026 (Wednesday)
  • Aug. 18, 2026 (Tue.)
  • 定食屋 宮本むなし: 24 locations
  • Beef tongue yakiniku set meal (regular) 1,490 yen (tax included)
  • Beef tongue yakiniku set meal (large) 1,790 yen (tax included)
  • Beef tongue yakiniku set meal (double) 1,990 yen (tax included)
  • Green onion and salt beef tongue set meal (regular) 1,490 yen (tax included)
  • Green onion and salt beef tongue set meal (large) 1,790 yen (tax included)
  • Green onion and salt beef tongue set meal (double) 1,990 yen (tax included)
  • +¥100 (tax included)
  • “200-yen-off coupon for all beef tongue set meals”

Companies mentioned:M&Sフードサービス株式会社、定食屋 宮本むなし、SRSホールディングス株式会社

5 illustrators known for their diverse styles newly join METEORA GRAVITY

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • In just its 3rd year since founding, the organization has welcomed a total of more than 100 creators

Companies mentioned:ISARIBI株式会社、株式会社リアルアキバ・コミュニケーションズ、METEORA GRAVITY、株式会社一二三、THINKR、REALITY Studios株式会社、RK Music、猫麦とろろ、白雪みしろ、のんちぃ、KADOKAWA、アバターSNSアプリ「ピグパーティ」、METEORA st.

Post-event online sales for 『鬼暴Cafe2026 -With Doggy-』×THEキャラCAFE are now open!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: ¥440 (tax included)
  • Price: ¥660 (tax included)
  • Set: ¥6,600 (tax included)
  • Set: 4,620 yen (tax included)
  • Price: 880 yen each (tax included)
  • Price: 1,100 yen each (tax included)
  • Price: 1,650 yen each (tax included)
  • Price: 2,530 yen (tax included)
  • July 21, 2026 (Tuesday) 18:00–August 4 (Tuesday) 23:59
  • Shipping scheduled sequentially from late September to mid-October 2026 onward

Companies mentioned:株式会社コンテンツシード、THEキャラ

Details unveiled for FRUITS ZIPPER's 4th Anniversary photobook (working title)! Reservations now open, including for bookstore-exclusive bonuses and solo-cover editions

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The 7-member idol group FRUITS ZIPPER
  • A total of 8 photographers
  • Price: 3,500 yen plus tax
  • A4 size / softcover / 176 pages planned

Companies mentioned:FRUITS ZIPPER、株式会社幻冬舎、アソビシステム、HMV、Amazon、タワーレコード、セブンネット

『ナオト・インティライミ LIVE TOUR 2026<⽇テレプラス特別版>』 to air exclusively on CS 日テレプラス on Sept. 27 (Sunday) from 20:30! A special edition featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes footage!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 20:30

Companies mentioned:株式会社CS日本、日テレプラス、スカパー!、J:COM、ひかりTV、auひかり

2 new members debut from VTuber/virtual streamer group にじさんじ! Activities begin today, July 21, 2026 (Tuesday)!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original初配信は2026年7月22日(水)21:00よりリレー形式で実施
  • ・Price: ¥1,650 each (tax included)
  • ・Price: ¥550 each (tax included)
  • ・Price: 350 yen (tax included)
  • ・Complete set: ¥1,000 (tax included)
  • ・Streamer voice (all 3 tracks): ¥500 each (tax included)

Companies mentioned:にじさんじ、ANYCOLOR株式会社、コトブキヤ

Cute Rimuru-sama apparel and goods from 『転生したらスライムだった件』 are here! Advance sales also confirmed for Wonder Festival 2026 Summer! 【株式会社コスパ】

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: 6,380 yen (tax included)
  • Price: ¥4,180 (tax included)
  • Price: 3,520 yen (tax included)
  • Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
  • Price: 1,980 yen (including tax)
  • We continue to bring more than 2,500 items to market each year.

Companies mentioned:株式会社コスパ、COSPA(コスパ)

三代目 J SOUL BROTHERS speak candidly about their 15 years together. A preview of their extended interview in the special book is unveiled for the first time

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 三代目 J SOUL BROTHERS, celebrating their 15th anniversary since debut
  • Extended interviews with each of the 7 members
  • Price: ¥5,500 (tax included)
  • 176 pages

Companies mentioned:三代目 J SOUL BROTHERS、株式会社扶桑社、LDH、EXILE、Numéro TOKYO

Originalウィルキンソン初の夏フェスが開催!ヘッドライナーは今大注目のKohjiyaに決定!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Saturday, September 19, 2026
  • Born in 2002, age 23
  • In 2024, with the ambition to “make this year my year,” he championed 『KJ SEASON』 and won 『ラップスタア誕生 2024』.
  • Original2025 年には 「テレビ朝日系『ミュージックステーション』」への出演
  • In April 2026, released his first full-length album, 『TIMELESS』
  • TikTok videos have surpassed 2.3 billion total views

Companies mentioned:アサヒ飲料、ウィルキンソン、STARBASE、Kohjiya、C.O.S.A.、鈴木真海子、Ryohu、KOMOREBI

Shinya Kiyozuka, HIROBA, Daichi Miura, Yudai Ohno (Da-iCE), Sota Hanamura (Da-iCE), Harami-chan and Rol3ert confirmed to appear! J-WAVE's piano-focused “PIANOMEN” will be held over 2 days this year

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Held over 2 days
  • All seats reserved: 9,500 yen (including tax)
  • U-22 ticket: 7,500 yen (including tax)

Companies mentioned:J-WAVE、EXエンタテインメント、Da-iCE

Dow's Hasumi! BokuAo's Shiogama! They go head-to-head with Noda Crystal over their “overflowing passion for manga” on “Manga Crystal”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • BS TV Tokyo will air the program at 10 p.m. on July 23 (Thursday)
  • Original2026年7月23日(木)夜10時00分-10時55分
  • BS TV Tokyo (BS channel 7)

Companies mentioned:BSテレ東、マヂカルラブリー、ダウ90000、僕が見たかった青空、LINEマンガ

DMM GAMES launches a campaign featuring lavish rewards to celebrate the 600th day since the release of 『ANGELICA ASTER』!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 600 days since release
  • 3,000 jewels
  • 1 million subscribers

Companies mentioned:DMM GAMES、合同会社EXNOA、アルケミスト、セヴン、アヴァランチ、アナアレイター、クドリャフカ、フォビドゥン、ナイトホーク

『御城プロジェクト:RE』 and 『ガールズ&パンツァー 最終章』 collaboration! “Oarai Girls' Academy Ship CV. Mai Fuchigami” makes its debut as a castle girl! 【御城プロジェクト:RE】

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Plus up to 50 items
  • Up to 50 gacha tickets' worth of pulls
  • Get up to 100 gacha tickets' worth of pulls

Companies mentioned:合同会社EXNOA、DMM GAMES、ガールズ&パンツァー 最終章

OriginalSMBCアビエーションキャピタル、エアバスA320neoファミリーを100機発注

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Additional order for 65 A321neo and 35 A320neo aircraft
  • Original親会社である住友商事と合わせ、エアバスの全機種において900機以上を発注
  • More than 20,200 orders worldwide
  • Reduce fuel efficiency by at least 20%

Companies mentioned:SMBCアビエーションキャピタル、エアバス、住友商事

【ルイ·ヴィトン】Launch of new women's bags in Monogram Dune canvas, featuring summery colors

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: ¥610,500
  • Price: 748,000 yen
  • Price: 704,000 yen
  • Price: 403,700 yen
  • Price: 682,000 yen

Companies mentioned:ルイ·ヴィトン、ルイ・ヴィトン ジャパン株式会社

We support the introduction of energy-saving equipment by small and midsize manufacturers in the city!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Maximum subsidy / subsidy rate / number of awards: 5 million yen / 3/4 / approximately 100 (within the 300 million yen budget)

Companies mentioned:札幌市、製造業省エネルギー設備導入補助事業事務局

Football club 南葛SC, based in Katsushika Ward, to take part in the 63rd Ohanajaya Furusato Festival

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original1日延べ約2,000人
  • About 6,000 people attended over 3 days
  • About 50 events

Companies mentioned:南葛SC、株式会社SEプラス、キャプテン翼、高橋陽一、風間八宏

Actor Uhm Ki-joon to hold his first Japan fan meeting in 11 years!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Japan fan meeting to be held for the first time in 11 years
  • All seats reserved: 13,000 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:FG ENTERTAINMENT株式会社、K-Stage O!

OriginalエアバスとLIG Defense & Aerospace、無人航空機の能力向上に向けた戦略的協力を拡大

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Breakthrough innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) and extended endurance

Companies mentioned:エアバス、LIG Defense & Aerospace、エアバス・ヘリコプターズ、LIG D&A

Using AI to unlock children's hidden strengths. 無花果 launches the “Oyako AI Academy”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Children only: 22,000 yen per month
  • Parent and child: 44,000 yen per month
  • Parents/guardians only: 33,000 yen per month
  • Capacity: 10 people

Companies mentioned:NPO法人 無花果、無花果グループ、無花果株式会社、無花果高等学園、無花果もえぎ フリースクール

温泉資源庁 Co., Ltd. opens its North American office in New York on July 15

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July 15, 2026
  • Mid-Oct. 2026

Companies mentioned:株式会社温泉資源庁、Le Furo LLC

【Startup World Cup 2026 Tokyo Regional】Distinguished guest speakers confirmed!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • One of the world’s largest business pitch competitions, with regional competitions held in more than 130 countries and regions
  • An estimated 4,000 viewers are expected, combining the in-person and online audiences.
  • 10 leading startups that passed a rigorous document screening from among about 250 applicants nationwide.
  • Has invested in more than 300 venture companies worldwide to date
  • Assets under management have reached approximately ¥300 billion
  • US$1 million prize investment
  • US$1 million grand prize investment (approximately ¥150 million)

Companies mentioned:ペガサス・テック・ベンチャーズ、KDDI株式会社、オリックス株式会社、MPower Partners Fund L.P.、Forbes JAPAN、ネットイヤーグループ、グーグル合同会社、LinkedIn、アイリスオーヤマ株式会社、SBIインベストメント株式会社、フォースタートアップス株式会社、株式会社プロノバ、株式会社ウィズグループ、千葉道場ファンド、アステリア株式会社、EYストラテジー・アンド・コンサルティング株式会社、ニレミア コレクティブ、SpaceX、OpenAI、Anthropic、xAI、Twitter、Airbnb、SoFi、Coinbase、マネーフォワード、メタップス、エアトリ、モンスターラボ、AI CROSS、Mujin、SkyDrive、テラモーターズ、ユニファ、FiNC Technologies

Considering food and contributions to the local community through rice-planting training.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About 25 incoming employees at Open House Group.
  • We planted around 2,000 seedlings in total.
  • Original約150㎡の範囲に
  • Capital: 20.31988 billion yen
  • Number of employees (consolidated): 6,495

Companies mentioned:株式会社オープンハウスグループ、太田市農業協同組合、群馬クレインサンダーズ

Taiwan | 中央社 CNA(86)

New Taipei proposes 5 recommendations for food safety law amendments, hoping to strengthen local emergency response powers

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:新北市、行政院、中央社

Meeting with a U.S. teachers and students delegation, Chiang Chi-chen says Taiwan should actively participate in international security dialogue

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:喬治亞理工學院

國防部: Production lines to be expanded through supplemental or annual budgets; all RDX explosives to be domestically produced

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Fined by 國防部 and had an 83.98 million yuan security deposit confiscated
  • 福麥國際 won the military RDX (海掃更) explosives procurement contract for NT$570 million at the end of last year
  • Cumulative fines totaled 42,750,893 yuan
  • A 41.23 million yuan performance bond will be confiscated

Companies mentioned:國防部、福麥國際、軍備局

資策會 joins forces with 4 major think tanks to sign an MOU and promote a cross-disciplinary AI knowledge platform

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:資策會、中華經濟研究院、生物技術開發中心、食品工業發展研究所、紡織產業綜合研究所

Czechia plans to ban mobile phones in schools in 2027; opponents call for teaching students to use technology wisely

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Scheduled to take effect on September 1, 2027

Companies mentioned:捷克政府、人民民主黨(ODS)

“Memory Trail” opens on the Czech-Austrian border, bringing to light historical scars from the Iron Curtain lockdown

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The trail has 10 information boards
  • Until 1945, the area remained almost exclusively German-speaking
  • The Czechoslovak government established a border control zone in 1950

Companies mentioned:捷克新聞通訊社、鐵幕紀念協會、民族記憶

Suspected drug precursor materials found being smuggled via the Mini Three Links; Matsu prosecutors, police and investigators conduct outreach

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 3 cases involved people carrying suspected drug precursor materials while traveling via the Mini Three Links
  • 1 case tested positive for an analogue of a Class 4 drug precursor
  • The personal mobile phone will be sent for digital forensics for as long as 1 month

Companies mentioned:中央社、連江縣警察局、基隆關馬祖派出課、調查局馬祖調查站、連江地方檢察署

Traditional lantern craft preserver Hsiao Tsai-kan dies; 文化部 to submit a recommendation to the president for a commendation

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Hsiao Tsai-kan, a preserver of Hsinchu City's traditional lantern craft, has died, and 文化部 will submit a recommendation to the president for a commendation. He devoted more than 70 years to passing on the craft, making an outstanding contribution.

Facts

  • Died at the age of 99
  • The 7th National Cultural Heritage Preservation Award
  • Won the top prize in the 新竹都城隍廟 Lantern Festival lantern competition for 3 consecutive years
  • Hsiao Tsai-kan's workshop was selected by 行政院文化建設委員會 in 2006
  • 新竹市政府 registered “lantern craft” as a traditional craft in 2024
  • Hsiao Tsai-kan specialized in traditional lantern-making for more than 70 years

Companies mentioned:文化部、行政院文化建設委員會、新竹市政府、新竹都城隍廟

台睿's Justin Chien: First cohort enrolled in Phase II liver cancer clinical trial

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • First cohort of 6 participants enrolled
  • A total of 40 participants to be enrolled
  • 3 international pharmaceutical companies signed confidentiality agreements

Companies mentioned:台睿、台睿生技

外交部 urges 泰國 to cherish Taiwan-泰國 ties and not cooperate with 中國 in its efforts to suppress Taiwan

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 泰國 Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul met with Xi Jinping in 中國 on the 18th

Companies mentioned:泰國、中國、中華人民共和國、中華民國台灣

Hou You-yi inspects the MRT Tucheng-Shulin Line, which is more than 45% complete and moving toward completion

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Construction on the MRT Tucheng-Shulin Line is currently 45.44% complete
  • Completion and service are expected in 2031.

Companies mentioned:新北市政府、捷運局、中央社

Third-phase urban plan for Qiaotou New Town passes review; city government welcomes the outcome

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The plan designates approximately 21 hectares as the “Qiaotou Sugar Factory Cultural Landscape Preservation Area”
  • Existing afforestation land on flat terrain will be planned as an approximately 21-hectare park and detention pond

Companies mentioned:高雄市政府、內政部都市計畫委員會、國土管理署、台糖

Lin Chia-lung: Authoritarianism is expanding; Taiwan and the EU should work together to strengthen democratic resilience

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:台灣區電機電子工業同業公會(TEEMA)

韓國外交部 online training system hacked; personal data records for more than 10,000 personnel feared leaked

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About 10,000 personal data records were stored in the hacked system
  • Original1位身份不明的駭客據信在去年4至5月間成功入侵相關伺服器

Companies mentioned:韓國外交部、韓國國立外交院(Korea National Diplomatic Academy,KNDA)

Wanlixi landslide-dammed lake remains a risk; red alert controls imposed along the river channel

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The Wanlixi landslide-dammed lake currently holds about 5.8034 million cubic meters of water
  • The lake surface is at an elevation of 1,089.6 meters

Companies mentioned:農業部、林業及自然保育署、航遙測分署、交通部公路局、花蓮縣政府

Mobile phone speeds reduced during resilience drill; Ministry of Economic Affairs assesses impact on state-owned enterprises

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Mobile network speeds will be reduced for 30 minutes in the drill area

Companies mentioned:NCC、經濟部國營司、中油、台塑、台水、台電、台糖

Original世足決賽敗給西班牙 阿根廷挨批球風骯髒被貼反派標籤

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 阿根廷 lost 0-1 to 西班牙 in the 2026 World Cup final

Companies mentioned:阿根廷、西班牙、国际足球总会(FIFA)、法新社、紐約時報、希茨史貝格、皮爾斯摩根、羅森布拉特、席蒙、山繆傑克森

內政部都委會 approves Kaohsiung New Town Phase III plan, balancing development and ecology

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Designates approximately 21 hectares as the “Qiaozitou Sugar Factory Cultural Landscape Preservation Area”
  • A 19-hectare tourism development special-use zone
  • Cut down 100,000 trees

Companies mentioned:台糖公司、國土署、內政部都委會、森林城市協會

Lin Forestry Railway Lu Ma Chan Station chief “Boji” draws attention; Vice President Hsiao visits to pet the dog

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Annual ticket revenue increased by approximately NT$200,000

Companies mentioned:阿里山林鐵、竹崎鄉鹿滿社區發展協會、中央社

Miaoli County's Bianmin Kuai E-Tong 2.0 launches, adding smart recommendations and proactive services

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The platform has received more than 1,119 applications to date
  • The number of registered users has surpassed 42,000

Companies mentioned:苗栗縣政府、中央社

Yang Nianzu is solid defensively after rotating into the first team; hopes to perform well with a clear understanding of his role

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A Dragons player selected in the 5th round of the 2023 draft
  • Called up to the first team on July 14

Companies mentioned:味全龍隊、樂天桃猿

台新證券 fined NT$3.6 million after repeated system errors; 金管會 orders it to submit an improvement plan by a deadline

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Fined NT$3.6 million
  • About 9,321 erroneous transactions were reported
  • The reported value of erroneous transactions reached NT$2.011 billion
  • Actual losses from erroneous transactions were about NT$43 million
  • 台新證券's capital adequacy ratio (BIS) would fall from 318%
  • 台新證券's capital adequacy ratio (BIS) would immediately fall from 318% to 264%

Companies mentioned:台新證券、元富證券、金管會、證交所、金融消費評議中心

Man wielding a knife attacks tourists near 雅典衛城 and is detained; 2 people injured and taken to hospital

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2 injured people taken to hospital for treatment
  • Visitor numbers reached about 4.6 million last year

Companies mentioned:雅典衛城、衛城博物館、帕德嫩神殿

Fined NT$3.6 million over system errors, 台新證券 apologizes and says it is actively reviewing and making improvements

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 台新證券 fined NT$3.6 million

Companies mentioned:台新證券、元富證券、金管會

日經亞洲: 台積電 to raise chip prices in 2027, with a base increase of 5% to 10%

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The base increase will range from 5% to 10%
  • For additional orders of high-performance computing (HPC) chips exceeding customers' original estimates, 台積電 plans to charge a 10% to 15% premium on top of the base increase
  • In the latest quarter, from April to June this year, 7-nanometer and more advanced process technologies accounted for about 77% of 台積電's revenue
  • Mature-process chips accounted for about 23% of 台積電's revenue in the latest quarter

Companies mentioned:台積電、日經亞洲、NVIDIA、Apple、Google、Amazon、Qualcomm、ARM、聯發科技

Taiwan stocks post their biggest-ever closing-point gain; foreign investors sell for 13 consecutive sessions, trimming more than 60,000 lots of 群創

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Taiwan stocks rose 1,783.17 points today
  • Closing at 44,232.87 points
  • Trading value totaled NT$835.624 billion
  • 群創 led net selling, with more than 62,000 lots sold
  • The 3 major institutional investors recorded combined net purchases of NT$16.407 billion today
  • 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
  • 群創 topped the list with 62,999 lots
  • 南亞: 23,552 lots
  • 主動統一台股增長 topped the list with 56,033 lots
  • 主動統一升級 50: 43,716 lots
  • Can the NT dollar exchange rate against the U.S. dollar hold near NT$32.4?

Companies mentioned:群創、南亞、友達、台新新光金、力積電、主動統一台股增長、主動統一升級、凱基台灣TOP50、元大金、鴻海、國巨

Provincial lawmakers and scholars from 加拿大 visit Taiwan; 外交部 hopes to jointly build democratic supply chains

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A delegation of 6 lawmakers from 加拿大紐布朗斯威克省
  • Ranked 5th globally in the Economic Freedom Index

Companies mentioned:加拿大、紐布朗斯威克省、外交部、傳統基金會、七大工業國集團、魁北克大學蒙特婁分校、卑詩大學、蒙特婁全球安全研究院、中華經濟研究院、台灣民主基金會、工研院、竹科管理局

Zhonglian case: Chen Chi-mai calls for food safety committee and tougher penalties for businesses that conceal information

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • When President Lai Ching-te was mayor of Tainan 12 years ago

Companies mentioned:中聯油脂、行政院、台北市、台中市、高雄市

Australian foreign minister: China's rapid military expansion undermines regional stability

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Regional peace and stability since 1945

Companies mentioned:澳英美三方安全夥伴關係、四方安全對話、太平洋島國論壇、東南亞國家協會

June export orders hit a new high; Ministry of Economic Affairs says monthly orders could top US$90 billion in the second half of the year

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • June export orders totaled US$95.26 billion
  • Orders totaled US$504.1 billion in the first 6 months of this year
  • Up 59.4% year over year
  • Up 50.9% year over year
  • Electronics orders totaled US$40.5 billion
  • Up 79.9% year over year
  • Information and communications technology products totaled US$34.15 billion
  • Up 81.9% year over year
  • Basic metals orders totaled US$2.19 billion
  • Up 16.5% year over year
  • Machinery orders totaled US$2.18 billion
  • Up 17.6% year on year
  • Chemical products orders totaled US$1.51 billion
  • up 3.4% year on year
  • U.S. orders in June totaled US$38.66 billion
  • Up 83.6% year over year

Original香港立法會議員首次北京研修 強化大局意識

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original香港立法會議員首次到北京參加研修考察活動
  • Original香港立法會全體議員19日起展開為期一週的國家事務研修考察

Companies mentioned:香港立法會、香港中通社、中央社

Japan records its first 40-degree extreme heat day; 128 hospitalized in Tokyo, 4 dead nationwide

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Temperatures exceeded 40 degrees Celsius
  • At least 4 people are suspected to have died from heatstroke
  • A total of 128 men and women aged 3 to 103 were taken to hospital for heatstroke in 東京消防廳's jurisdiction
  • An extreme heat day with temperatures of 35 degrees or higher
  • Heatstroke alerts issued for 42 prefectures
  • More than 270 observation sites recorded extreme heat days of 35 degrees or higher

Companies mentioned:日本放送協會(NHK)、讀賣新聞、日本電視台(Nippon TV)、日本氣象廳、tenki.jp、朝日放送(ABC電視台)、RKB每日放送、中部日本放送(CBC)、新潟電視台(TeNY)、東京消防廳

Chinese coast guard ships make their 3rd incursion near Kinmen in July; Coast Guard vessels drive them away by closing in and sailing alongside

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A formation of 4 Chinese coast guard ships
  • Dispatched 4 Coast Guard vessels
  • Made their 3rd incursion in July
  • Turned away at 5 hours 9 minutes p.m.

Companies mentioned:海巡署、海洋委員會、第十二巡防區

Pedestrian connecting bridge at Taoyuan Museum of Fine Arts completed, creating a new cultural landmark

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 76 meters long
  • 4.7 meters wide
  • The project cost about NT$134 million
  • Increase the total budget from NT$3.7 billion to NT$5.8 billion

Companies mentioned:桃園市立美術館、桃園市兒童美術館、法國龐畢度中心

Fruit Grandma looks unchanged after 28 years; Zhao Ziqiang says the secret is eating well and sleeping well

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The secret to looking unchanged for 28 years
  • The film festival runs from today through the 26th

Companies mentioned:小公視、中央社

Hearing held on anti-fur referendum proposal; scholars recommend promoting legal amendments and gradual improvements

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:台灣動物公投行動、世界貿易組織(WTO)、農業部

Two students seriously injured in Hualien Wanrong crash improve after 7 days of treatment

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2 elementary school boys
  • 13-year-old Yang
  • 11-year-old Peng

Companies mentioned:花蓮慈濟醫院、萬榮鄉公所、內政部

Taipei again ranks 14th globally in QS's best student cities ranking

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Taipei again ranks 14th globally
  • Hsinchu ranks 74th
  • Taichung (126th)
  • Taoyuan (131st)
  • Kaohsiung (134th)
  • Cities with populations exceeding 250,000
  • A total of 150 cities worldwide made the list
  • 6 categories of indicators
  • All cities ranked in the global top 30
  • Also ranked as high as 26th worldwide
  • Taipei ranked highest globally (48th)
  • Hsinchu (89th)
  • Taichung (143rd)
  • Taoyuan (146th)
  • Kaohsiung (148th)
  • Ranked 64th globally
  • National Taiwan University (10th)
  • 政治大學 (65th)
  • Increased from 40% to 70%

Companies mentioned:QS、台灣大學、政治大學

Finance ministry: Top 20 companies account for 56% of exports, up more than 27 percentage points in 10 years

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The top 1,000 account for as much as 88.4%
  • Just 1.6% of businesses control the vast majority of export value
  • Exports totaled US$638.7 billion in 114
  • The top 20 companies account for 47.4% of import value
  • The top 50 account for 57.8%
  • The top 1,000 account for 85.3%

Companies mentioned:財政部

Taiwan Stock Exchange board approves listing applications for 崇舜, 稜研 and 特力屋 shares

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 特力屋 applied to list with capital of NT$960 million

Companies mentioned:崇舜、稜研科技、特力屋、台灣證券交易所

Zhonglian case: Executive Yuan says scientific testing will establish the facts, with central and local governments each fulfilling their roles

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 3 weeks have passed since the tainted oil case broke
  • 台中市 convened 17 counties and cities
  • Representatives from 6 special municipalities
  • Submitted for further discussion at 行政院's meeting on the 23rd

Companies mentioned:中聯油脂、行政院、台北市、台中市、高雄市、國民黨

Banqiao Puchien Fude Temple in New Taipei donates 255 wheelchairs; Hou You-yi presents certificate of appreciation

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Donated 255 wheelchairs
  • Donated more than NT$110,000 to purchase electric wheelchairs
  • Total value of about NT$1.17 million
  • New Taipei City has nearly 190,000 residents with disabilities
  • More than 820,000 elderly residents
  • Provided services to 44,373 people
  • More than NT$160.61 million in subsidies
  • Matches more than 10,000 secondhand assistive devices each year
  • Matches about 272 wheelchairs per month

Companies mentioned:新北市輔具資源中心、板橋區埔墘福德宮、板橋區埔墘國小

Lin Chun-yi crushes home favorite Lu Guangzu to reach the last 16 at BWF China Open

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Crushed his opponent 21-18, 21-16
  • Lin Chun-yi, ranked 13th in the men's singles world rankings by 世界羽球總會(BWF)
  • Lu Guangzu, ranked 31st in the world

Companies mentioned:BWF、世界羽球總會

Chip prices to rise next year? 台積電 says pricing is strategy-driven, not opportunistic

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price increases could reach 10%
  • Price increases are expected in 2027

Companies mentioned:台積電、日經亞洲

Drowning tragedy in 俄亥俄州: 1 person in peril, 4 jump into river to rescue them, all drown

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • All 5 people died
  • About 10 miles
  • 16 kilometers
  • At least 7 companions

Companies mentioned:俄亥俄州、德拉瓦郡、哥倫布、賽歐托河、歐蕭尼西水庫、路透社、中央社

Original桃猿本土先發輪值陳克羿有經驗 曾總較擔憂劉家翔

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Chen Ke-yi's most first-team starts in a single season to date came in 2023, when he made 16 appearances
  • Wick is expected to first make adjustments in the minor leagues and could be promoted to the first team as early as the 25th

Companies mentioned:桃猿、樂天桃猿隊、味全龍隊

The dog version of Oura is here: Finnish-developed smart collars draw 10,000 early reservations

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The number of people in the reservation queue is nearing 15,000
  • The device is priced at about 200 euros
  • The U.S. pet market is projected to grow to US$250 billion over the next 10 years

Companies mentioned:Oura、Fitbit、Ray-Ban、Meta、朵拉健康、彭博、中央社

Original中聯油案吳宗憲促卓榮泰下台 林國漳倡食安3防護

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Urges people to gather on Ketagalan Boulevard on the 25th
  • Presents a 20% 'ghost standard'

Companies mentioned:中聯油、行政院、衛生福利部

Strong gains in Taiwan stocks fail to stop foreign fund outflows; Taiwan dollar closes lower, with trading volume the 6th-largest on record

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Taiwan stocks surged 1,783.17 points today
  • Closed at 44,232.87 points
  • Closed at NT$32.345
  • Depreciated by 9.7 cents
  • Total trading volume surged to US$4.353 billion

Companies mentioned:台積電

Original2026台灣米其林台南、新竹縣首摘星 予島獲3獎

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 61 establishments made the list
  • This year, 49 restaurants received a 米其林 star
  • A total of 9 restaurants received two 米其林 stars
  • The number of three-star restaurants remained at 3 this year
  • The 米其林 Green Star is an annual award recognizing restaurants at the forefront of sustainability; 9 restaurants received it this year

Companies mentioned:米其林、予島、鮨安、NOBUO、JL Studio、頤宮、態芮、澀、Tu Pang地坊、Thomas Chien、山海樓、EMBERS、陽明春天、小小樹食、好嶼、Li.nu

數發部 MyData gives boost to upgrades in Miaoli's public services

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 38 services are now connected to 數發部's MyData platform
  • Before the end of this year, '便民快e通2.0' is expected to add 8 more services connected to MyData
  • The system can retrieve all 4 documents required for an application at once: household registration records for the applicant's entire household, Indigenous status, proof of low- or middle-income status, and disability eligibility

Companies mentioned:數發部、苗栗縣政府

Lu Shiow-yen invites county and city governments to an online meeting, hoping to work with the central government to improve food safety

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 17 counties and cities will participate in the online meeting
  • A total of 733 metric tons of oil from problematic batches have been recalled
  • Nearly 8,000 metric tons of products have been pulled from shelves as a precaution
  • Authorities have identified nearly 700 downstream businesses
  • The meeting put forward 10 major points of consensus

Companies mentioned:中聯油品、泰山食品

Original威克先二軍出賽 桃猿最快週末一軍排雙洋砲打線

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original道威聖8日開始在一軍出賽
  • 4 first-team appearances
  • He went 3-for-14 overall
  • Original威克預計23日起會在二軍出賽
  • Could join the first team as early as Saturday (25) or Sunday (26)

Companies mentioned:樂天桃猿隊、威克、道威聖

Lu Shiow-yen invites county and city governments to an online meeting, hoping to work with the central government to improve food safety

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 17 counties and cities will participate in the online meeting
  • A total of 733 metric tons of oil from problematic batches have been recalled
  • Nearly 8,000 metric tons of products have been pulled from shelves as a precaution
  • Authorities have identified nearly 700 downstream businesses
  • The meeting put forward 10 major points of consensus

Companies mentioned:中聯油品、泰山食品

KMT puts forward 10 demands; FDA says it is revising laws and pursuing 5 food safety improvements

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 17 county and city heads
  • 10 major points of consensus
  • 5 improvements
  • Three-tier quality control
  • 5 additions

Companies mentioned:中聯油

Heavier repayment penalties for publicly funded teacher trainees who breach their contracts; deductions may be made proportionally after 3 years of service

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Must repay 1.5 times the publicly funded amount
  • The amount could exceed NT$1 million
  • Must serve for at least 6 years
  • After completing 3 consecutive years of service
  • Can receive about NT$200,000 a year

Companies mentioned:教育部

5-car rear-end collision on southbound National Freeway 1 in Changhua; pregnant woman taken to hospital, scene being cleared

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 5-car rear-end collision
  • Traffic backed up for about 6 kilometers
  • A pregnant woman about 25 years old
  • Original1名40歲男子

Companies mentioned:國道1號、彰化縣消防局、國道公路警察局第三公路警察大隊

Chip stocks rebound and most Asian markets close higher; Japanese and South Korean stocks both rise more than 3%

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Taipei stocks closed up 4.20%
  • Tokyo and Seoul stocks closed up 3.26% and 3.56%, respectively
  • Shanghai stocks also closed up nearly 2%

Companies mentioned:SPI資產管理公司、特斯拉、Alphabet、微軟、Meta、蘋果、亞馬遜、三菱日聯金融集團

Legislature schedules review of inheritance and gift tax amendments; dispute over taxing gifts made within 2 years before death may be resolved

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original應納稅額新台幣5735多萬元
  • Inheritance and gift tax payable of NT$300,000 or more
  • Relevant provisions should be amended within 2 years

Companies mentioned:中央社、憲法法庭、立法院、財政部、行政院

Kuo Tien-hsin takes the mound in the All-Star Game; Yeh Chun-chang avoids discussing the record: 'This is a fun competition'

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Ended his team's record 9-game losing streak
  • Faced 2 batters and preserved the win for 明星隊
  • I told Kuo Tien-hsin that just 1 batter would be enough

Companies mentioned:味全龍隊、中職、美職、明星隊

Chiang Wan-an says oil products won't be sold without the truth; Chen Chi-mai says food safety must be ensured first

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 19 batches of oil passed inspection
  • 8 batches of oil barred from sale and ordered destroyed

Companies mentioned:中聯油脂、衛福部、行政院

Fire at Pingtung auto salvage yard; 1 person suffers burns and is taken to hospital

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The fire was extinguished about 2 hours later
  • The fire initially was estimated to have burned an area of about 500 square meters
  • A total of 17 fire engines were dispatched
  • 33 firefighters

Companies mentioned:屏東榮總醫院

Seeking 國軍 funding for community relations, 澎湖區漁會 releases 100,000 fish fry

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 100,000 fish fry

Companies mentioned:澎湖區漁會、國軍

Original雲林1男染日本腦炎 衛生局加強病媒蚊監測

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 3 new confirmed cases of Japanese encephalitis reported domestically
  • A pigeon coop is located about 50 meters from the case's home

Companies mentioned:雲林縣衛生局、疾管署、嘉義長庚醫院

Heavy rain expected in mountainous areas over the next 2 days; moisture from a tropical depression moves in this weekend, expanding rain areas

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 37.7 degrees in Luye Township, Taitung County
  • Highs of about 33 to 35 degrees Celsius around the country

Companies mentioned:中央社、氣象署、中央氣象署

Original上奇第2季獲利年增逾6成 子公司及業外挹注

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Net profit attributable to the parent company was NT$71.26 million
  • up 64% year over year
  • Up 68.2% quarter on quarter
  • 上奇's Q2 revenue was NT$1.086 billion
  • Down 7% from the same period last year
  • Operating profit was NT$58.94 million
  • Down 4% year over year
  • Quarterly earnings per share were NT$1.18
  • Earnings per share for the first half totaled NT$1.88

Companies mentioned:上奇、昕奇雲端

Telecommunications law changes could pave the way for 星鏈 to enter Taiwan; 中華電 seeks exclusive agency rights

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Foreigners may not directly hold more than 49%
  • Combined direct and indirect holdings may not exceed 60%

Companies mentioned:SpaceX、星鏈、Starlink、中華電、中華電信、台灣大、台灣大哥大、遠傳

東協 expands external cooperation, with 土耳其 becoming its 12th dialogue partner

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The 59th 東協 Foreign Ministers' Meeting
  • 東協 Vision 2045
  • 50th anniversary signing ceremony

Companies mentioned:東協、土耳其、德國、卡達、澳洲、加拿大、中國、歐盟、印度、日本、紐西蘭、韓國、俄羅斯、英國、美國、波蘭、羅馬尼亞、瑞典、立陶宛

Will Si Guangyang run as an independent? Cheng Li-wen: I respect his choice

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 國民黨 national congress on the 25th
  • 國民黨 heads of 14 counties and cities
  • Mayors of 6 municipalities

Companies mentioned:國民黨、民進黨、寒梅talk爆、孫文學校

Yang Yu-hsiang returns to the first team after 5 years, with his son as motivation; thanks Hsiao Yi-chieh for his help

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Yang Yu-hsiang, a 24-year-old pitcher for the CPBL's 味全龍隊
  • Returns to the first-team mound after nearly 5 years
  • Clocked at 148 kilometers per hour
  • Aims to break 150 kilometers per hour first

Companies mentioned:味全龍隊、統一7-ELEVEn獅隊

Private preschool accused of improper discipline; Shen Po-yang criticizes Taipei City Government for acting a beat too late

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Nearly 1 week after the incident occurred, the Taipei City Government...

Companies mentioned:台北市政府、民進黨

滙豐 bullish on Taiwan’s wealth management market potential, raises threshold for high-net-worth clients

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The threshold for Premier Elite customers will rise from total relationship assets of NT$15 million to NT$30 million
  • Global wealth is expected to grow by US$124 trillion by 2030
  • About 1/3 of it will come from Asia
  • Original目前滙豐在全球共有500多萬名卓越理財客戶
  • Wealth balances totaled US$1.6 trillion
  • Asia’s assets under management exceed US$1 trillion
  • Original全球富裕投資人有高達4成將實現旅遊、培養嗜好等生活目標視為主要財務目標

Companies mentioned:滙豐、波士頓顧問公司

MMA added to Nagoya Asian Games; Lin Yu-fen aims for the top 4

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Lin Yu-fen, 34
  • Hopes to reach the top 4

Companies mentioned:中央社

U.S. teen strikes gold at secondhand shop, finds NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain’s jacket for NT$99 and sells it for NT$2.89 million

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • For just US$3.07
  • For US$89,600
  • Estimated at US$150,000 to US$250,000
  • Sold for US$4.9 million

Companies mentioned:NBA、蘇富比、洛杉磯湖人隊、費城76人隊

日經亞洲: 台積電 plans to raise chip manufacturing prices in 2027, by up to 10%

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

台積電 is reportedly planning to raise chip foundry prices in 2027, by up to 10%. The report comes from 日經亞洲 and has not yet been confirmed by 路透社.

Facts

  • Price increases could reach 10%
  • Price increases are expected in 2027

Companies mentioned:台積電、日經亞洲、路透社、中央社

Yunlin offers free school lunches to more than 50,000 students and staff; ingredients cost NT$62 per meal

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Covers more than 50,000 teachers, staff and students across the county
  • Ingredients cost NT$62 per meal
  • An estimated NT$260 million will be needed for fiscal year 115
  • The fiscal year 116 budget allocates NT$800 million
  • 雲林縣 currently has 13 public-sector nutritionists

Companies mentioned:雲林縣、民進黨、教育部

China rebuts Japan’s claim, reiterating that Okinotori is not an island

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Drills held 180 kilometers southwest of Okinotori Island

Companies mentioned:中國外交部、日本政府、日本共同社、聯合國海洋法公約

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