# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-21 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 2 of 3

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.

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000970.000122416.html
- anchor: #n1631173
- 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

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”

## 5 illustrators known for their diverse styles newly join METEORA GRAVITY

- Published: 2026-07-21T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000976.000060459.html
- anchor: #n1631172
- 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.

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001009.000069812.html
- anchor: #n1631171
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コンテンツシード、THEキャラ

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001166.000007254.html
- anchor: #n1631170
- 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

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

## 『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: 2026-07-21T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001254.000009198.html
- anchor: #n1631169
- 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

Facts:
- 20:30

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001569.000030865.html
- anchor: #n1631168
- Companies mentioned: にじさんじ、ANYCOLOR株式会社、コトブキヤ

Facts:
- 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)

## 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: 2026-07-21T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001584.000099047.html
- anchor: #n1631167
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コスパ、COSPA（コスパ）

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.

## 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: 2026-07-21T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001704.000026633.html
- anchor: #n1631166
- Companies mentioned: 三代目 J SOUL BROTHERS、株式会社扶桑社、LDH、EXILE、Numéro TOKYO

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

## 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: 2026-07-21T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001764.000011969.html
- anchor: #n1631165
- 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

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』.
- 2025 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

## 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: 2026-07-21T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002100.000025404.html
- anchor: #n1631164
- Companies mentioned: J-WAVE、EXエンタテインメント、Da-iCE

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002323.000002734.html
- anchor: #n1631163
- 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

Facts:
- BS TV Tokyo will air the program at 10 p.m. on July 23 (Thursday)
- 2026年7月23日(木)夜10時00分-10時55分
- BS TV Tokyo (BS channel 7)

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006382.000032953.html
- anchor: #n1631162
- 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

Facts:
- 600 days since release
- 3,000 jewels
- 1 million subscribers

## 『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: 2026-07-21T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006387.000032953.html
- anchor: #n1631161
- Companies mentioned: 合同会社EXNOA、DMM GAMES、ガールズ&パンツァー 最終章

Facts:
- Plus up to 50 items
- Up to 50 gacha tickets' worth of pulls
- Get up to 100 gacha tickets' worth of pulls

## SMBC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: 2026-07-21T17:59:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000169944.html
- anchor: #n1631140
- Companies mentioned: SMBCアビエーションキャピタル、エアバス、住友商事

Facts:
- Additional order for 65 A321neo and 35 A320neo aircraft
- 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%

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T17:58:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002554.000060591.html
- anchor: #n1631141
- Companies mentioned: ルイ·ヴィトン、ルイ･ヴィトン ジャパン株式会社

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T17:53:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000085275.html
- anchor: #n1631142
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T17:51:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000044.000164653.html
- anchor: #n1631143
- 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

Facts:
- 1日延べ約2,000人
- About 6,000 people attended over 3 days
- About 50 events

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T17:51:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000161109.html
- anchor: #n1631144
- Companies mentioned: FG ENTERTAINMENT株式会社、K-Stage O!

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

## 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: 2026-07-21T17:47:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000038.000169944.html
- anchor: #n1631145
- Companies mentioned: エアバス、LIG Defense & Aerospace、エアバス・ヘリコプターズ、LIG D&A

Facts:
- Breakthrough innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) and extended endurance

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

- Published: 2026-07-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000111396.html
- anchor: #n1631562
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000028680.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3521358-en.html
- anchor: #n1631413
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社温泉資源庁、Le Furo LLC

Facts:
- July 15, 2026
- Mid-Oct. 2026

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

- Published: 2026-07-15T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000214.000044738.html
- anchor: #n1631234
- 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

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)

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

- Published: 2026-07-10T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001006.000024241.html
- anchor: #n1631201
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T20:46:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607210345.aspx
- anchor: #n1631584
- 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: 2026-07-21T20:41:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607210344.aspx
- anchor: #n1631585
- 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: 2026-07-21T20:40:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607210343.aspx
- anchor: #n1631586
- Companies mentioned: 國防部、福麥國際、軍備局

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T20:37:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607210342.aspx
- anchor: #n1631576
- 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: 2026-07-21T20:36:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607210341.aspx
- anchor: #n1631577
- Companies mentioned: 捷克政府、人民民主黨（ODS）

Facts:
- Scheduled to take effect on September 1, 2027

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T20:36:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607210340.aspx
- anchor: #n1631578
- Companies mentioned: 捷克新聞通訊社、鐵幕紀念協會、民族記憶

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T20:34:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607210339.aspx
- anchor: #n1631579
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T20:32:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202607210338.aspx
- anchor: #n1631575
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T20:29:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607210337.aspx
- anchor: #n1631574
- Companies mentioned: 台睿、台睿生技

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

## 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: 2026-07-21T20:24:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607210336.aspx
- anchor: #n1631566
- Companies mentioned: 泰國、中國、中華人民共和國、中華民國台灣

Facts:
- 泰國 Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul met with Xi Jinping in 中國 on the 18th

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T20:21:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607210335.aspx
- anchor: #n1631567
- Companies mentioned: 新北市政府、捷運局、中央社

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T20:19:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607210334.aspx
- anchor: #n1631563
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市政府、內政部都市計畫委員會、國土管理署、台糖

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T20:18:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607210333.aspx
- anchor: #n1631564
- 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: 2026-07-21T20:17:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607210332.aspx
- anchor: #n1631565
- Companies mentioned: 韓國外交部、韓國國立外交院（Korea National Diplomatic Academy，KNDA）

Facts:
- About 10,000 personal data records were stored in the hacked system
- 1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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T20:11:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607210331.aspx
- anchor: #n1631559
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T20:07:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607210330.aspx
- anchor: #n1631555
- Companies mentioned: NCC、經濟部國營司、中油、台塑、台水、台電、台糖

Facts:
- Mobile network speeds will be reduced for 30 minutes in the drill area

## 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: 2026-07-21T20:07:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607210329.aspx
- anchor: #n1631556
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T20:02:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607210328.aspx
- anchor: #n1631557
- Companies mentioned: 台糖公司、國土署、內政部都委會、森林城市協會

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T20:01:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607210327.aspx
- anchor: #n1631558
- Companies mentioned: 阿里山林鐵、竹崎鄉鹿滿社區發展協會、中央社

Facts:
- Annual ticket revenue increased by approximately NT$200,000

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T19:48:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607210326.aspx
- anchor: #n1631418
- Companies mentioned: 苗栗縣政府、中央社

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T19:48:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607210325.aspx
- anchor: #n1631419
- Companies mentioned: 味全龍隊、樂天桃猿

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

## 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: 2026-07-21T19:48:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607210324.aspx
- anchor: #n1631420
- Companies mentioned: 台新證券、元富證券、金管會、證交所、金融消費評議中心

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%

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T19:46:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607210323.aspx
- anchor: #n1631421
- Companies mentioned: 雅典衛城、衛城博物館、帕德嫩神殿

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T19:45:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607210322.aspx
- anchor: #n1631414
- Companies mentioned: 台新證券、元富證券、金管會

Facts:
- 台新證券 fined NT$3.6 million

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T19:44:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607210321.aspx
- anchor: #n1631415
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、日經亞洲、NVIDIA、Apple、Google、Amazon、Qualcomm、ARM、聯發科技

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

## 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: 2026-07-21T19:44:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607210320.aspx
- anchor: #n1631416
- 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

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?

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T19:43:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607210319.aspx
- anchor: #n1631417
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T19:39:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607210318.aspx
- anchor: #n1631407
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂、行政院、台北市、台中市、高雄市

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T19:35:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607213002.aspx
- anchor: #n1631404
- 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

Facts:
- Regional peace and stability since 1945

## 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: 2026-07-21T19:33:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607210317.aspx
- anchor: #n1631405

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

## 香港立法會議員首次北京研修 強化大局意識

- Published: 2026-07-21T19:32:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607210316.aspx
- anchor: #n1631406
- Companies mentioned: 香港立法會、香港中通社、中央社

Facts:
- 香港立法會議員首次到北京參加研修考察活動
- 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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T19:28:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607210315.aspx
- anchor: #n1631403
- 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

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

## 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: 2026-07-21T19:26:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607210314.aspx
- anchor: #n1631401
- Companies mentioned: 海巡署、海洋委員會、第十二巡防區

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.

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T19:24:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607210313.aspx
- anchor: #n1631402
- Companies mentioned: 桃園市立美術館、桃園市兒童美術館、法國龐畢度中心

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T19:18:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202607210312.aspx
- anchor: #n1631399
- Companies mentioned: 小公視、中央社

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T19:17:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607210311.aspx
- anchor: #n1631400
- 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: 2026-07-21T19:15:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607210309.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3521278-en.html
- anchor: #n1631398
- Companies mentioned: 花蓮慈濟醫院、萬榮鄉公所、內政部

Facts:
- 2 elementary school boys
- 13-year-old Yang
- 11-year-old Peng

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T19:13:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607210310.aspx
- anchor: #n1631397
- Companies mentioned: QS、台灣大學、政治大學

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%

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T19:11:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607210308.aspx
- anchor: #n1631379
- Companies mentioned: 財政部

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%

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T19:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607210307.aspx
- anchor: #n1631380
- Companies mentioned: 崇舜、稜研科技、特力屋、台灣證券交易所

Facts:
- 特力屋 applied to list with capital of NT$960 million

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T19:09:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607210306.aspx
- anchor: #n1631381
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂、行政院、台北市、台中市、高雄市、國民黨

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T19:07:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607210305.aspx
- anchor: #n1631371
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T19:06:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607210304.aspx
- anchor: #n1631372
- Companies mentioned: BWF、世界羽球總會

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T19:03:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607210303.aspx
- anchor: #n1631373
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、日經亞洲

Facts:
- Price increases could reach 10%
- Price increases are expected in 2027

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T19:01:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607210302.aspx
- anchor: #n1631374
- 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

Facts:
- All 5 people died
- About 10 miles
- 16 kilometers
- At least 7 companions

## 桃猿本土先發輪值陳克羿有經驗 曾總較擔憂劉家翔

- Published: 2026-07-21T19:00:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607210301.aspx
- anchor: #n1631375
- Companies mentioned: 桃猿、樂天桃猿隊、味全龍隊

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T19:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202607210300.aspx
- anchor: #n1631376
- Companies mentioned: Oura、Fitbit、Ray-Ban、Meta、朵拉健康、彭博、中央社

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

## 中聯油案吳宗憲促卓榮泰下台 林國漳倡食安3防護

- Published: 2026-07-21T18:59:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607210297.aspx
- anchor: #n1631367
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油、行政院、衛生福利部

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T18:59:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607210296.aspx
- anchor: #n1631368
- Companies mentioned: 台積電

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

## 2026台灣米其林台南、新竹縣首摘星 予島獲3獎

- Published: 2026-07-21T18:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607210298.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3521208-en.html
- anchor: #n1631378
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T18:59:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607210299.aspx
- anchor: #n1631377
- Companies mentioned: 數發部、苗栗縣政府

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T18:58:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607210294.aspx
- anchor: #n1631370
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油品、泰山食品

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

## 威克先二軍出賽 桃猿最快週末一軍排雙洋砲打線

- Published: 2026-07-21T18:56:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607210295.aspx
- anchor: #n1631369
- Companies mentioned: 樂天桃猿隊、威克、道威聖

Facts:
- 道威聖8日開始在一軍出賽
- 4 first-team appearances
- He went 3-for-14 overall
- 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)

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T18:54:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607210294.aspx
- anchor: #n1631240
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油品、泰山食品

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T18:54:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607210293.aspx
- anchor: #n1631241
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T18:52:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607210292.aspx
- anchor: #n1631242
- Companies mentioned: 教育部

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T18:49:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607210291.aspx
- anchor: #n1631238
- 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

Facts:
- 5-car rear-end collision
- Traffic backed up for about 6 kilometers
- A pregnant woman about 25 years old
- 1名40歲男子

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T18:48:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607210290.aspx
- anchor: #n1631239
- 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

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%

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T18:42:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607210289.aspx
- anchor: #n1631235
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、憲法法庭、立法院、財政部、行政院

Facts:
- 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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T18:40:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607210288.aspx
- anchor: #n1631236
- Companies mentioned: 味全龍隊、中職、美職、明星隊

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T18:40:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607210287.aspx
- anchor: #n1631237
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂、衛福部、行政院

Facts:
- 19 batches of oil passed inspection
- 8 batches of oil barred from sale and ordered destroyed

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T18:39:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607210286.aspx
- anchor: #n1631222
- Companies mentioned: 屏東榮總醫院

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T18:37:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607210285.aspx
- anchor: #n1631223
- Companies mentioned: 澎湖區漁會、國軍

Facts:
- 100,000 fish fry

## 雲林1男染日本腦炎 衛生局加強病媒蚊監測

- Published: 2026-07-21T18:34:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607210284.aspx
- anchor: #n1631221
- Companies mentioned: 雲林縣衛生局、疾管署、嘉義長庚醫院

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T18:30:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607210276.aspx
- anchor: #n1631220
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、氣象署、中央氣象署

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

## 上奇第2季獲利年增逾6成 子公司及業外挹注

- Published: 2026-07-21T18:26:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607210271.aspx
- anchor: #n1631209
- Companies mentioned: 上奇、昕奇雲端

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T18:26:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607210270.aspx
- anchor: #n1631210
- Companies mentioned: SpaceX、星鏈、Starlink、中華電、中華電信、台灣大、台灣大哥大、遠傳

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T18:24:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607210269.aspx
- anchor: #n1631211
- 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

Facts:
- The 59th 東協 Foreign Ministers' Meeting
- 東協 Vision 2045
- 50th anniversary signing ceremony

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T18:23:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607210268.aspx
- anchor: #n1631212
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、民進黨、寒梅talk爆、孫文學校

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T18:22:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607210267.aspx
- anchor: #n1631213
- Companies mentioned: 味全龍隊、統一7-ELEVEn獅隊

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T18:16:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607210266.aspx
- anchor: #n1631208
- Companies mentioned: 台北市政府、民進黨

Facts:
- Nearly 1 week after the incident occurred, the Taipei City Government...

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T18:14:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607210265.aspx
- anchor: #n1631202
- Companies mentioned: 滙豐、波士頓顧問公司

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
- 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
- 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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T18:14:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607210264.aspx
- anchor: #n1631203
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

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

## 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: 2026-07-21T18:09:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607210263.aspx
- anchor: #n1631204
- Companies mentioned: NBA、蘇富比、洛杉磯湖人隊、費城76人隊

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T18:07:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607210261.aspx
- anchor: #n1631206
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、日經亞洲、路透社、中央社

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T18:07:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607210262.aspx
- anchor: #n1631205
- Companies mentioned: 雲林縣、民進黨、教育部

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-21T18:06:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607210259.aspx
- anchor: #n1631147
- Companies mentioned: 中國外交部、日本政府、日本共同社、聯合國海洋法公約

Facts:
- Drills held 180 kilometers southwest of Okinotori Island