AI News 180m Report

2026-07-22 12:00–15:00 JST

714 received, 714 listed, 5 sources ・ Page 6 of 8

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 553 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 161 items from 3 sources.

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

Japan | PR TIMES (continued)（550）

French heritage kitchen brands PEUGEOT and de Buyer are holding a summer sale｜Save on limited-edition sets and popular items

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 20% OFF
  • 10% OFF
  • 5% OFF
  • Regular price: 26,400 yen (tax included)
  • Sale price: ¥21,120 (tax included)
  • Regular price: ¥11,550 (tax included)
  • Sale price: ¥10,972 (tax included)
  • Regular price: ¥39,050 (tax included)
  • Sale price: ¥37,097 (tax included)
  • Regular price: ¥10,120 (tax included)
  • Sale price: ¥9,614 (tax included)

Companies mentioned：コーンズ・アンド・カンパニー・リミテッド、PEUGEOT、de Buyer

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Nearly half of companies say that the biggest challenge in sourcing freelance talent is assessing skills and experience. Lack of visibility into track records and evaluations is an obstacle to hiring decisions

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

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  • Accurately assessing candidates’ skills and experience (45.9%)
  • Accurately putting project information (job descriptions) into words and communicating it (33.0%)
  • Not knowing the market rate for appropriate fees (compensation) and terms (26.7%)
  • Unable to judge how accurate the information provided is (36.8%)
  • No way to verify past work with third parties (lack of references) (35.6%)
  • Difficult to make objective comparisons between candidates (34.8%)
  • Find it very time-consuming (want to manage everything in one place) (21.9%)
  • Find it somewhat time-consuming (49.8%)
  • Do not find it very time-consuming (19.8%)
  • Do not find it time-consuming at all (4.0%)
  • Do not use multiple platforms (4.5%)

Companies mentioned：株式会社CareerChain、CareerChain

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Actor Rihito Itagaki showcases stunning color expression in a picture book! The entire book is a work of art: 瞳の惑星（ひとみのほし） now unveiled!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 13,000 copies have been published to date
  • List price: 1,650 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned：株式会社バンダイ、学研出版

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Non-grilled yakiniku restaurant 肉の弥生’s Motoyawata location celebrates its 4th anniversary! Its “4th Anniversary Thank-You Festival,” featuring half-price popular menu items, will run for 3 days only, July 29–31

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 4th anniversary of opening
  • Yayoi Hamburg Steak, 180g: ¥1,700 ⇒ ¥850
  • Yayoi Grill: ¥3,608 ⇒ half price, ¥1,804
  • Premium Beef Assortment, 3 varieties: ¥5,478 ⇒ half price, ¥2,739
  • Premium Beef Assortment, 5 varieties: ¥7,678 ⇒ half price, ¥3,839
  • Draft beer: ¥748 ⇒ half price, ¥374
  • Kaku highball: ¥770 ⇒ half price, ¥385

Companies mentioned：株式会社シンクリエイト、肉の弥生

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Yamagata florist with 38 years in business enters the corporate market with “offices employees want to come to”—greenery services for businesses starting at ¥5,500 per month, with no maintenance hassle

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ¥5,500 per month
  • Employee productivity increased by 15%
  • ¥11,000 per month
  • ¥16,500 per month
  • From ¥70,000
  • From ¥100,000
  • From ¥150,000
  • 38 years since the company was founded
  • Founded: 1988

Companies mentioned：有限会社フラワーコスモス、英エクセター大学

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“Empowering you to live as yourself”: The new health screening facility ウェルポートみらい from the Kanagawa Health Service Association promotes art displays and spatial design that embrace diversity

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：公益財団法人神奈川県予防医学協会、横浜市SDGs認証制度"Y-SDGs"

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“フォーポイント フレックス by シェラトン 函館駅” introduces a new “Hakodate Morning Market Breakfast Ticket” option for breakfast

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original1泊につきお一人様1枚（1,650円分（税込））をお渡しいたします

Companies mentioned：株式会社 K+ ホスピタリティ マネジメント、株式会社 K+ ホスピタリティ オペレーションズ ONE、フォーポイント フレックス by シェラトン 函館駅、マリオット・インターナショナル、Marriott Bonvoy®

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ソクプロ, which promotes construction DX, begins recruiting sales staff

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capital: 30 million yen
  • Revenue: ¥6.416 billion (fiscal year ended June 2025; consolidated group results)

Companies mentioned：株式会社シティプラスホールディングス、ソクプロ

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アリモト工業 × ノダ to hold special seminar on urban spaces connected by wood

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The first 30 applicants will also be invited to attend in person
  • ① Online stream via Zoom (capacity: 400)
  • ※The participation fee for the networking reception is ¥3,000 (tax included)
  • Capital: ¥2.141 billion

Companies mentioned：株式会社ノダ、株式会社アリモト工業、株式会社エスエフジー・ランドスケープアーキテクツ、株式会社muui設計事務所、株式会社上條・福島都市設計事務所

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A summer packed with family-friendly experiences♪ “Herb Garden Summer Fest 2026” set to take place at ハーブ庭園旅日記 Katsunuma Garden!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A no-lose capsule toy event with quality you’d hardly expect for just ¥500 for 1 play.
  • For an additional ¥300, you can make a layered tea or a custom herbal tea.
  • A campaign offering ¥100 off shaved ice (excluding peach shaved ice)
  • A campaign offering ¥100 off shaved ice (excluding peach shaved ice) on days when temperatures reach 38°C or higher

Companies mentioned：株式会社旅日記、ハーブ庭園旅日記

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Airy, natural-looking brows with just 1 brush. An “Eyebrow Airy Brush” created by a brow salon and easy to use even for those who are clumsy

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Originalリューヴィ アイブロウエアリーブラシ 3,850円税込
  • On sale August 1, 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社FLOW、LyuVie、mime

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AI cross-border e-commerce company SAZO raises ¥3.21 billion in Series A funding; monthly transaction value grows approximately 7 times in the first half of FY26

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ¥3.21 billion in total
  • Overseas sales account for 75.65%
  • Total funding to date: ¥3.97 billion
  • Currently a team of 65
  • Predicts shipping costs, customs duties, and fees with approximately 95% accuracy

Companies mentioned：株式会社SAZO、日本郵政キャピタル株式会社、鈴与株式会社、PARTNERS FUND2号投資事業有限責任組合、NAVER Corporation、D4V2号投資事業有限責任組合、株式会社エイチ・アイ・エス、みずほ成長支援第5号投資事業有限責任組合、SMBCベンチャーキャピタル8号投資事業有限責任組合

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AI video editing and production service Vrew provides hands-on support for ファインシンター’s in-house training

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The training takes place over 3 days
  • Held at 4 locations in total: Kyoto Factory, Shiga Factory, Aichi Factory, and Nagoya Headquarters
  • 10 sessions in total
  • Approximately 70 participants
  • More than 500 AI voices

Companies mentioned：VoyagerX、Vrew、株式会社ファインシンター

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World-first collaboration leotard between leading Japanese ballet dancer Mizuka Ueno and French luxury shoe brand Repetto; POP UP EVENT extended!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Mizuka Ueno × Repetto “ROSE ”- rosee ¥22,000
  • Mizuka Ueno × Repetto “ROSE ”- grenat ¥22,000
  • Mizuka Ueno × Repetto “CAMÉLIA”- figue ¥24,200
  • Mizuka Ueno × Repetto “CAMÉLIA”- noir ¥24,200

Companies mentioned：株式会社メイプルマーケット、piuprima di mizuka、Repetto、ドゥッシュドゥッスゥ、東京バレエ団

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女性医療クリニックLUNA begins sharing information about TFS surgery, a same-day treatment for stress urinary incontinence (urine leakage) that challenges the idea that “surgery means hospitalization”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Surgery takes approximately 15–30 minutes

Companies mentioned：女性医療クリニックLUNA、医療法人LEADING GIRLS、日本泌尿器科学会、日本女性骨盤底医学会、国際フェムテック医療美容研究会

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Staff are there even during the “night” your cat is in our care. Cat-only hotel ねこべや launches overnight staffing at its Haneda Airport location and Minato-ku main location

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 14 directly operated locations / 6 franchise locations; 20 locations in total

Companies mentioned：株式会社ペチカ、ねこべや、ねこべや羽田空港店、ねこべや港区本店

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On the first Saturday of summer vacation, a “prime poolside spot” arrives at 大磯ロングビーチ. OISO BEACH SIDE BBQ opens next to the wave pool on July 25, 2026

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The outdoor leisure facility “OISO BEACH SIDE BBQ (大磯ビーチサイドバーベキュー)” will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, July 25, 2026, next to the wave pool at 大磯ロングビーチ.
  • Includes all-you-can-drink alcoholic and soft drinks: ¥5,900 per 1 person
  • Originalソフトドリンク飲み放題込み：4,900円／お1人様
  • A luxurious BBQ plan featuring wagyu steak and scallops (from 8,900 yen)
  • Kids’ plan for children up to elementary school age (2,500 yen)
  • Full-day use: 11,000 yen
  • Half-day use: 7,500 yen
  • Full-day use: 4,300 yen
  • Half-day use: 3,500 yen
  • Additional chair: 500 yen

Companies mentioned：昭和フード株式会社、大磯ロングビーチ、Weber社

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Silver Week (9/19–23) cat-sitting reservations are picking up in earnest. Reservations are expected to peak “from 9/20” — specialist cat hotel 『ねこべや』 says the earlier you book, the better the deal

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Operates 20 stores nationwide
  • There are approximately 8.84 million cats kept as pets
  • Compared with approximately 6.82 million dogs

Companies mentioned：株式会社ペチカ、ねこべや、ペットフード協会

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The first craft beer brewery in the JR東海グループ has begun operations! Announcement of the completion and launch of original craft beer

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Plans to produce up to approximately 60 kiloliters of original beer annually
  • 「HazyIPA」 is priced at 1,200 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned：ジェイアール東海関西開発株式会社、JR東海グループ、Rock Song Oh! Brewery

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32 food-related companies in 滋賀県 work to expand sales channels! 『滋賀のちいさな企業 食の個別商談会』 to be held!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Participating buyers: 30 companies
  • Business meetings to be held (planned): 256

Companies mentioned：滋賀県商工会連合会、滋賀県、滋賀県信用保証協会、びわ湖大津プリンスホテル

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Bluefield Energy Director Noda to speak at “Startup Career Night,” hosted by XTech Ventures

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • August 7, 2026 (Friday), XTech Ventures株式会社
  • 19:00〜21:30
  • July 24, 2026 (Friday), 23:59

Companies mentioned：Bluefield Energy株式会社、XTech Ventures株式会社、リーディングマーク、Pay2o、halfwaytheir、JR東海、自然電力、McKinsey、ヤマハ発動機、P&G、三井住友カード、みずほ銀行、freee、PayPay

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オージャスト launches shareholder meeting management services for publicly listed companies

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 600,000 yen–3,000,000 yen
  • For 3 consecutive terms
  • 96 companies
  • 31 companies

Companies mentioned：株式会社オージャスト、東証プライム

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PagerDuty signs its first domestic distributor agreement with SB C&S

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The number of domestic MSP and reseller partner agreements has exceeded 20 companies
  • A powerful sales network of approximately 15,000 companies nationwide

Companies mentioned：PagerDuty株式会社、SB C&S株式会社、AWS Marketplace、Datadog

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【Immerse yourself in the story in a 4-sided LED space】B.B.S. Event Dining to stage the immersive paranormal performance 『芦毛の俳ドル Seance Party2 ～隠せぬ想い～』, where the audience drives the story, starting August 28

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 4 days, from August 28 (Friday) to 31 (Monday), 2026
  • A total of 8 performances
  • ・Earthbound Spirit seating (non-immersive seats): 4,500 yen
  • ・Guest seating (immersive participation seats): 6,000 yen
  • ・Floating Spirit seating (seats where photography during the performance is permitted): 12,000 yen

Companies mentioned：B.B.S. Event Dining、グランドプリンスホテル大阪ベイ、座・何かようかい、上野がいってきます。

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TOHO STUDIOS COLLECTION launches on July 22 (Wednesday)!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Neck strap: 1,320 yen
  • Pin badge set: 1,210 yen
  • Charm collection: 770 yen each
  • Mug (black): 2,640 yen
  • Tumbler (black): 2,750 yen
  • Cap (black): 3,850 yen
  • T-shirt (L and XL sizes): 4,400 yen
  • T-shirt (XXL and XXXL sizes): 4,950 yen

Companies mentioned：東宝株式会社、株式会社東宝ステラ、TOHO CO., LTD.

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【Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture】福島八幡宮 to hold the “Tento Kigan Festival,” where approximately 300 people send prayers into the night sky

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：福島八幡宮

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Accommodation plans offered by なごみ宿 安住庵 are now on sale through the travel media outlet 旅色

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

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  • A quiet hidden inn with 9 rooms
  • Generously served with 10 delicacies from land and sea
  • An alkaline simple hot spring with a pH of 9.8

Companies mentioned：株式会社旅色トラベル、旅色、なごみ宿 安住庵、株式会社ブランジスタ

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クーパービジョン completes its full lineup by adding toric and multifocal options to the 「クラリティ® ワンデー」 daily contact lenses

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original1箱30枚入り
  • From Wednesday, July 22, 2026
  • More than 130 countries
  • More than 15,000 employees

Companies mentioned：クーパービジョン、クーパービジョン・ジャパン株式会社、CooperCompanies、CooperVision、CooperSurgical

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Come, enjoy, and earn points. Futako-Tamagawa Rise launches a new points service! “Rise Club,” a new community tool available through its official LINE account

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

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  • Gifts for new registrations and existing friends
  • Respond to a survey about Futako-Tamagawa Rise
  • Visit the shaved ice shop 「Snow Crown」 (scan the QR code at the shop) ※1 time per 1 day ※through September 6 (Sunday)
  • Visit プレミアムビアテラス (scan the QR code at the venue) ※1 time per 1 day ※through September 6 (Sunday)
  • View the monthly event calendar (scan the QR code on the poster or flyer) ※1 time per calendar
  • Visit 二子玉川ライズ S.C. (scan the QR code at the information center counter on the 1st floor of Town Front) ※1 time per 1 day
  • A shaved ice dessert from 「Snow Crown」, available exclusively for the 15th anniversary of Futako-Tamagawa Rise
  • Get your choice of a “Crispy Chicken Taco” or “Tropical Salmon Poke Taco” at プレミアムビアテラス (limited to the first 100 items)
  • Get double the amount of strawberry topping when you buy shaved ice at 「Snow Crown」

Companies mentioned：東急株式会社（二子玉川ライズ）、二子玉川ライズ S.C.、Snow Crown、プレミアムビアテラス

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A 30-year-plus long-selling “Value Pack Furikake” gets an upgrade! Improved nutrition and flavor based on real feedback from parents. On sale in stages starting in August.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Suggested retail price: 237 yen (tax included)
  • Net weight: 40 g
  • Capital: 320 million yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社浜乙女

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Kelp tsukudani turned into an easy-to-eat furikake! “Crunchy Kelp Tsukudani-Style Furikake,” with a crisp texture, launches on August 3!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Net contents
  • Capital

Companies mentioned：株式会社浜乙女

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【For summer fatigue and lunch boxes】A mouthwatering blend of refreshing green shiso and sweet-and-savory chicken soboro-style seasoning! Hamamome’s 「香るごはん」 third installment, 「青じそと鶏そぼろ風」, launches nationwide on August 3

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Suggested retail price: 162 yen (tax included)
  • Net weight: 20 g
  • Founded: May 1946
  • Capital: 320 million yen

Companies mentioned：株式会社浜乙女、えたらぼっち

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日テレAI-HR to host a free webinar on the use of general-purpose AI agents

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

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  • Original2026年7月28日（火）18:00より開催します
  • Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 18:00–19:00

Companies mentioned：株式会社日テレHR総合研究所、D株式会社

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Originalエクスペリサス、北九州市の「高付加価値旅行の推進にかかる各種支援及びプロモーション事業」を受託・実施

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

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  • Original北九州市ならではの高付加価値体験コンテンツを新たに3件造成
  • Enhanced 1 experience developed in fiscal 2024
  • Year-on-year growth rate of 400%
  • Just approximately 2% of all visitors to Japan
  • Approximately 19% of spending
  • Approximately 1 trillion

Companies mentioned：エクスペリサス株式会社、北九州市、ILTM Cannes、Serandipians

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タッチャ launches a limited deep-red shade inspired by Japan’s autumn leaves, based on its bestselling lip mask, from its Japan-made fermented skincare line 「MADE IN JAPAN」

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

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  • On sale Wednesday, September 9, 2026
  • Size and price: 9 g, 3,300 yen (excluding tax)
  • @cosme TOKYO 2F Special Event Corner: Aug. 26 (Wed.) to Sept. 29 (Tue.), 2026
  • Event period: Aug. 26 (Wed.)–Sept. 29 (Tue.), 2026
  • Price: ¥6,600 (before tax)

Companies mentioned：タッチャ、ユーピーディー・ジャパン株式会社、ISETAN BEAUTY online、@cosme SHOPPING、@cosme OSAKA、@cosme TOKYO、フォーシーズンズホテル京都 THE SPA

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Hamamatsu Station Building May One: Hatsune Miku “Magical Mirai 2026” collaboration campaign announcement

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ¥2,000 or more, including tax
  • More than 580,000 people in total

Companies mentioned：浜松ターミナル開発株式会社、遠州鉄道株式会社、株式会社遠鉄百貨店、東京メトロポリタンテレビジョン株式会社、クリプトン・フューチャー・メディア株式会社

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[PIVOT appearance] Introducing “SmartOfficeNavigator,” which supports diverse ways of working at KDDI Group’s new headquarters — the optimal data-and-office solution connecting 13,000 people behind the scenes of KDDI’s massive office

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

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  • Approximately 600 conference rooms and meeting areas
  • Approximately 420 of those rooms
  • 4 million YouTube subscribers
  • More than approximately 1.4 million PCs and other devices nationwide
  • More than 100 local governments nationwide
  • 106 countries and regions

Companies mentioned：KDDI、内田洋行、PIVOT、OAT社

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Cooling technology for sports grounds that protects people from extreme heat

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Days with a high temperature of 40°C or more are defined as “extreme heat days”
  • Original使用水量はサッカー場1面あたり毎分40～45ℓ程度

Companies mentioned：日本体育施設株式会社、川崎フロンターレ、法政大学

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ノルウェージャンクルーズライン renovates Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

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  • Scheduled to make its first call in Japan in 2026
  • 7-day Alaska cruise
  • More than 50 premium lounge chairs
  • 7 private cabanas
  • 21 state-of-the-art ships
  • Approximately 350 captivating destinations worldwide

Companies mentioned：ノルウェージャンクルーズライン、スターバックス

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サーブコープジャパン is running a breast cancer support campaign at 32 locations nationwide from July 1

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Total donations for fiscal 2025: ¥3,071,807
  • Cumulative donations (2015–2025): ¥26,877,049
  • The company now operates at a total of 32 locations in Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka.

Companies mentioned：サーブコープジャパン、Run for the Cure® Foundation、RFTC Japan

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Original関西の優良企業特集「選ばれる企業-関西100-」に岡村運送株式会社を選出。明治32年創立、産業を陰で支える「硫酸輸送」のプロが語る、徹底した安全管理と人を大切にする経営のインタビューを公開

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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Facts

  • A history spanning more than 120 years
  • Original明治32年創立

Companies mentioned：岡村運送株式会社、株式会社ラフリエ、選ばれる企業-関西100-

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Main visual for “Langrisser: Sea of Swords” unveiled!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：株式会社エクストリーム、天津紫龍奇点互動娯楽有限公司、Zlongame

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株式会社ナハト wins 6 domestic and international design awards

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Annual sales: ¥31 billion
  • Average age: 26
  • Founded: July 2018

Companies mentioned：株式会社ナハト、株式会社L&B

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PTC announces “Onshape Labs” to accelerate the use of AI in product development processes

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Serving more than 30,000 corporate customers worldwide
  • More than 7,000 employees

Companies mentioned：PTC、PTCジャパン株式会社、NVIDIA、Onshape、Isaac Sim、Omniverse

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Launch of the N Series commercial LCD monitors

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 27-inch 4K UHD model
  • 27-inch WQHD model
  • 23.8-inch Full HD model
  • The blue-light ratio is below 50%

Companies mentioned：TVS REGZA株式会社、TÜV Rheinland、HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.

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Original第81回日本消化器外科学会総会において、順天堂大学肝胆膵外科との共同研究成果を報告

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 39,000 related papers have already been published

Companies mentioned：順天堂大学、セルクラウド

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[HITORI WELLNESS] Nationwide expansion accelerates further. Opens 3 stores in just 1 month, bringing the total to 14. Enters a new growth phase.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Opens 3 stores in just 1 month
  • 14 stores in total
  • Sales: approximately ¥1.76 million
  • Projected LTV: approximately ¥26.99 million
  • Members: 175

Companies mentioned：ミラーフィット株式会社、HITORI WELLNESS

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Construction begins on “DPL Morioka Minami,” a multi-tenant logistics facility

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original敷地面積：31,222.60㎡
  • Original延床面積：17,182.69㎡
  • Approximately 2.8 km to the Shiwa Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway
  • Can accommodate tenants from up to 3 companies
  • Solar power generation system (2,640 kW)
  • Original総延床面積約16.7万㎡
  • Original総延床面積約1,514万㎡

Companies mentioned：大和ハウス工業株式会社、株式会社平野組

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Original丸美屋「メニュー用調味料」シリーズ2026年秋冬商品が続々登場 ～2026年8月6日(木)・8月20日（木）より全国で発売開始～

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Starting Thursday, August 6, 2026
  • Limited-time release through Sept. 30 (Thu.), 2027
  • Spice level 4 out of 7
  • Approximately ¥200 when combined with ingredients
  • Heat for approximately 2 minutes in a microwave or frying pan
  • Heat in a small pot for approximately 7 minutes

Companies mentioned：丸美屋食品工業株式会社、丸美屋

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[Architecture is moving society now] Japan’s first urban architecture center at iconic building TIME’S; citizens revive an architecture exhibition canceled just before opening — 2 projects emblematic of today’s architecture scene get underway

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • July 2026
  • Approximately 150 architecture projects
  • On a scale of approximately 160,000 people
  • Funding goal: ¥4 million
  • First Goal: ¥3 million
  • Stretch Goal: ¥5 million

Companies mentioned：株式会社MotionGallery、安藤忠雄、石上純也、合同会社まいまい、MIDW architects、studio arche、日本建築家協会

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Taiwan | 中央社 CNA（81）

Keelung Mountains and Sea Arts Festival featuring glove-puppet theater and circus performances to begin in August

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 3 consecutive weekends
  • Starting Aug. 1

Companies mentioned：唐美雲歌仔戲團、霹靂布袋戲、台灣特技團、優尼客當代馬戲團、創造焦點、馬戲之門、刺點創作工坊、神色舞行

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Grab's acquisition of foodpanda: Fair Trade Commission extends review, decision due by the end of October at the latest

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Uber holds a 13% stake in Grab
  • Extend review period by 60 working days

Companies mentioned：Grab、foodpanda、Uber、UberEats

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French parliament passes controversial pesticide bill; Environment Minister Barbut to resign

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • By 214 votes to 111

Companies mentioned：綠色和平組織、法國養蜂協會

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Taiwan stocks rose 592.91 points

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • To 44825.78 points
  • A gain of 1.34%
  • Trading value totaled NT$982.645 billion

Companies mentioned：主動統一升級50、群益臺灣加權正2、群創、元大台灣50正2、主動統一台股增長、成信實業*-創、全新、飛捷、南亞科、鈺邦、力山、漢翔、亞航、長榮航太、統領

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Taiwan stocks rose 592 points, regaining the 10-day moving average; 台積電 fell NT$10 but held above NT$2,400

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Facts

  • Rose 592.91 points
  • Closed at 44825.78 points
  • Regained the 10-day moving average at about 44664 points
  • Trading value totaled NT$982.645 billion
  • 台積電 fell NT$10 at the close
  • Down NT$10, or 0.41%
  • Closed at NT$2,400
  • 聯發科 rose NT$180
  • Rose NT$180, or 4.9%
  • closed at NT$3,850
  • 台達電 rose NT$45
  • Rose NT$45, or 2.45%
  • closed at NT$1,880
  • 鴻海 rose NT$5.5
  • Rose NT$5.5, or 2.24%

Companies mentioned：台積電、聯發科、台達電、鴻海

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Original山下智久11/14前進高雄 睽違15年再辦台灣個唱

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Facts

  • On Nov. 14, at 高雄流行音樂中心海音館
  • Returning to Taiwan for a solo concert after 15 years
  • Tickets go on sale on the 25th

Companies mentioned：山下智久、高雄流行音樂中心海音館、神之雫 Drops of God、正直不動產

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China's imports and exports with the U.S. return to growth; Beijing says U.S.-China ties bring stable expectations

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • China's total foreign trade value rose 16.9% year on year in the first half
  • Exports rose 13.4% year on year
  • Imports rose 22.1% year on year
  • China's total imports and exports with the U.S. fell 3.64% year on year from January to June this year
  • The respective year-on-year growth figures from January to June this year were -25.31%

Companies mentioned：中國海關總署、中國國務院新聞辦公室、新華社

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DPP candidates for county and city chief in Taichung, Changhua, Nantou and Miaoli put forward 3 food safety proposals

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • At least 1 time per week

Companies mentioned：中聯油脂、民主進步黨、民進黨

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U.S. media: Trump wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino to succeed the UN secretary-general

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 西班牙 beat 阿根廷 1-0 to win the title

Companies mentioned：国際サッカー連盟、FIFA、紐約郵報、New York Post、福斯数字ニュース、Fox News Digital、白宮、国際足总、MetLife Stadium、西班牙、阿根廷、葡萄牙、古特瑞斯、Antonio Guterres、聯合國安全理事會、聯合國大會

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Hao Hao-chen takes on the role of a stern prosecutor in new drama, faces pressure performing entirely in Taiwanese

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • To meet audiences in 2027 on 華視's main channel and 公視's Taiwanese-language channel

Companies mentioned：中央社、華視、公視

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Huang Kuo-chang says FDA chief will step down; Shih Chung-liang says he has received no such information

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • FDA chief Chiang Chih-kang will step down on Friday (the 24th)

Companies mentioned：中聯油脂、民眾黨、國民黨、民進黨

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Hsinchu City police identify 10 most accident-prone intersections, plan to add automated enforcement

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 10 most accident-prone intersections
  • 3 main causes of accidents

Companies mentioned：新竹市警察局

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Han Kuo-yu to take the stage on Ketagalan Boulevard on July 25; DPP says legislative speaker should be neutral

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • To take the stage on Ketagalan Boulevard on the 25th
  • Representatives from 6 special municipalities

Companies mentioned：中聯油脂、中央社、行政院、民進黨

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Finance minister: Restricting second-home investment under 青安 may raise legal issues; banks to conduct rigorous reviews

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Estimated total budget of about NT$42.255 billion over 9 years
  • Income ceiling set at NT$2 million a year
  • Annual income of about NT$700,000
  • The couple's combined income is only NT$1.4 million
  • Age limit raised to 50
  • Borrowers could still be paying off mortgages at 80
  • Assuming a loan of NT$10 million
  • The 6-year subsidy totals NT$225,000
  • Newlywed households can borrow an additional NT$2 million

Companies mentioned：青安、財政部、行政院、立法院、國民黨、民進黨

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Mamdani says New York City has no authority to arrest Netanyahu, urges federal government to intervene

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The 國際刑事法院 said in 2024

Companies mentioned：國際刑事法院、以色列、哈瑪斯、聯合國大會

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New Taipei school bus makes U-turn without signaling; Zhonghe police officer struck and injured in both legs

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A fine of NT$1,200 to NT$3,600 will be imposed

Companies mentioned：新北市警察局中和分局、雙和醫院

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Original拆除溫州街52巷日式宿舍群 監察院糾正台灣大學

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • In 92 of the Republic of China calendar, 台灣大學 commissioned NTU's Graduate Institute of Building and Planning to complete a research report
  • Original台灣史研究先驅、中研院院士曹永和居住於6號約40年
  • Chen Chi-lu, the first chairperson of the Council for Cultural Affairs, lived at No. 7 for about 18 years
  • In July 107, the Cultural Heritage Review Committee also decided to "place it on the register for follow-up"
  • Starting in March 111, the urban renewal project conducted separate cultural heritage review processes for "Nos. 1, 3, 5 and 7, Lane 52, Wenzhou Street" and "Nos. 2, 4, 6 and 8, Lane 52, Wenzhou Street"

Companies mentioned：台灣大學、台北市政府文化局、監察院、中研院

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Fraud ring rents homes and disguises them as trading offices, lures investors into cryptocurrency scam worth over NT$100 million

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Total losses exceeded NT$100 million
  • One victim lost nearly NT$80 million, the largest amount
  • Police searched premises and arrested 17 members of the fraud ring led by a man surnamed Chang
  • Police seized NT$1.5 million at the scene

Companies mentioned：台中市警察局、台中市北區、台中地方檢察署

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中鋼 opens childcare center; Hung Sun-han says it is key to retaining and recruiting talent

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Up to NT$5 million
  • Initially accepting 45 infants and toddlers
  • Approved capacity of 60

Companies mentioned：中鋼、勞動部

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Delivery workers' union petitions Fair Trade Commission against Grab's acquisition of foodpanda

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The pay and bonuses of 100,000 delivery workers could be standardized

Companies mentioned：Grab、foodpanda、Uber、華為、阿里雲

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Chen Chien-jen: Healthy aging industry can transform later life and promote social inclusion

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • As the national news agency, Central News Agency has a history of 102 years in Taiwan

Companies mentioned：中央通訊社、恆健康高峰論壇

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Raid on Hong Kong bookstore shocks Taiwan; Taiwan Affairs Office says one country, two systems must not be undermined

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 4 bookstores have been investigated this year on related charges

Companies mentioned：留下書舍、田園書屋

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Shen Po-yang's first stop on U.S. visit is Los Angeles, where he meets more than 10 elected officials

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 10 elected mayors and city councilors
  • Hundreds turned out to show enthusiastic support
  • Nearly 1,000 people attended
  • Lived in California for 6 years

Companies mentioned：民進黨、中央社、保險公司、民間團體、市府、國會、行政部門

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Original新北大巨蛋落腳樹林機五 蘇巧慧李四川皆表歡迎

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original新北大巨蛋將落腳樹林機五用地
  • Su Chiao-hui said she is confident the dome will become a new landmark for New Taipei
  • Lee Sichuan said he will develop "New Taipei Dome City" into a shining new star for Taiwan

Companies mentioned：新北大巨蛋、樹林機五、台北小巨蛋、台北大巨蛋、淡海新市鎮高科技產業園區

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Chinese research vessel operates in Japan's EEZ, does not respond to Japanese demand to stop

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The patrol vessel was inside Japan's EEZ, about 70 kilometers northwest of the Diaoyutai Islands (called the Senkaku Islands by Japan)
  • Since March 30, Chinese marine research vessels have repeatedly been confirmed operating in Japan's exclusive economic zone; this is the 8th such incident

Companies mentioned：日本海上保安廳、日本共同社、日本放送協會（NHK）、日本第11管區海上保安本部（那霸）

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Overflow from the landslide-dammed lake on Wanli Creek expected to remain within the river channel; 台鐵 trains running normally

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • All trains crossing the Wanli Creek Bridge are running normally

Companies mentioned：台鐵、行政院災害防救辦公室、農業部林業及自然保育署花蓮分署

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立陶宛 deploys troops to protect energy facilities amid warnings of 俄羅斯 provocations

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Up to 30 service members
  • The deployment will run from the 19th of this month through Aug. 19

Companies mentioned：立陶宛、俄羅斯、北大西洋公約組織、LitPol Link、NATO

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Pickup truck crashes into gravel truck in Zhushan, Nantou；1 dead

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original1輛小貨車行經砂石車專用道，不明原因逆向駛入對向車道，與1輛砂石車碰撞，造成小貨車車頭嚴重毀損，車上1名乘客死亡。
  • 南投縣消防局 personnel rushed to the scene and took the pickup’s 3 occupants to hospital，where a man surnamed Lee was pronounced dead after resuscitation efforts.

Companies mentioned：南投縣警察局、南投縣消防局、中央社

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Heng Health Forum opens；experts advocate cross-disciplinary collaboration between AI and biotechnology to build a healthy Taiwan

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Estimated to generate about NT$40 billion in additional medical costs annually in Taiwan

Companies mentioned：安宏生醫、博太生技、一之軒、台北市醫師公會、華城新天地

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Lin Chia-lung：Taiping Island is an island；中華民國 sovereignty is a fact

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • This year marks the 10th anniversary of the South China Sea arbitration case

Companies mentioned：中華民國、國民黨、外交部、海洋委員會、大陸委員會、東協

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Middle East tensions drive up oil prices；yen falls to nearly 40-year low

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original失守163日圓兌1美元關卡
  • Original來到163.21日圓兌1美元附近
  • Above US$92 a barrel
  • Above US$85 a barrel

Companies mentioned：日經亞洲、Ebury

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民進黨 councilors call for a public platform for information requests；Chiang Wan-an：respects the proposal

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • All 18 councilors in the party caucus have signed

Companies mentioned：民進黨、國民黨、民眾黨、台北市議會、台北市政府

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伊朗 attacks US military facilities in the Persian Gulf；Brent crude surges past US$92

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Brent crude prices rose 1.2% to US$92.09 a barrel
  • West Texas Intermediate crude prices rose 1.1% to US$85.23 a barrel

Companies mentioned：伊朗、美國、以色列

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TPBL appoints Hong Chih-shan as Kings head coach；he thanks players for their trust and aims for a championship in the new season

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：TPBL、新北國王

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Sesame crops damaged by rain in Tainan；7 administrative districts included in relief program

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 7 administrative districts are included in the relief program
  • Cash relief for sesame is NT$30,000 per hectare
  • Accumulated 24-hour rainfall reached at least 200 millimeters from June 25 to 26

Companies mentioned：台南市政府、農業局、農業部、全國農業金庫

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Taiwanese police officer visiting mainland China is isolated and questioned；國台辦 gives no explanation of screening criteria

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Up 22.1% year over year
  • Up 24.9% year over year

Companies mentioned：國台辦、陸委會、民進黨政府

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Fishing boat catches fire off Pengjia Islet；6 people rescued after drifting on life raft for 10 hours

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 6 people abandoned ship and drifted on a life raft for nearly 10 hours
  • A fire broke out in the hold of the fishing boat 「永福188」 about 50 nautical miles northeast of Pengjia Islet
  • The fishing boat had about 2 kiloliters of fuel on board
  • An oil slick 30 meters long and 2 meters wide was found in the waters where the boat sank

Companies mentioned：永福188、海巡署、八里艦、基隆海巡隊10033艇

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Taiwan Creative Expo opens 8/1；空總 historic building opens to visitors

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The 2026 Taiwan Creative Expo opens on Aug. 1
  • The expo’s brand exhibition opens on Aug. 6 at 南港展覽館 Hall 1 in Taipei
  • The exhibition will be open to the public from Aug. 8 to Aug. 12
  • 13 craft workshops will be held during the exhibition
  • Original台灣235件風土文創商品

Companies mentioned：空總、國立台灣工藝研究發展中心、中央社、文化部、南港展覽館

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Woman sentenced to 11 years and 2 months for poisoning Australian man with rat poison；Taipei court：methods were heinous

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Sentenced to 11 years and 2 months
  • Hsiao Li，then 23 and studying in a Chinese-language program at a university
  • The woman surnamed Yang met him in January of ROC year 112
  • The Taipei District Prosecutors Office indicted Yang in December of ROC year 113 for attempted murder

Companies mentioned：中央社

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Green camp slams drone killers；Blue camp：民進黨 spreads disinformation to deflect from its inability to govern

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The budget allocation totaled as much as NT$240 billion
  • Aims to drive output value above NT$40 billion by 2030
  • 民進黨 government：NT$44.2 billion

Companies mentioned：民進黨、國民黨

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Blue camp seeks to cut the integrated unmanned vehicle program；Green camp：國民黨 is a drone killer

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A 6-year term
  • NT$44.2 billion
  • Original帶動產值突破400億元
  • Year 115

Companies mentioned：國民黨、民進黨、行政院、經濟部、內政部

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21家人頭公司 laundered more than NT$100 million；Keelung prosecutors bust money-laundering operation and indict 5 suspects

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The total suspicious funds reached NT$8.4 billion
  • More than NT$140 million laundered last year
  • Original扣得新台幣1億209萬餘元

Companies mentioned：21家人頭公司

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At ASEAN foreign ministers’ meeting，Penny Wong meets Wang Yi and criticizes 中國 for test-firing missile in the South Pacific

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 中國 test-fired a ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead this month
  • More than ten other 太平洋島國 also condemned 中國’s action

Companies mentioned：東南亞國家協會、澳洲、中國、索羅門群島、諾魯、吐瓦魯、太平洋島國

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Don’t rush into surgery for chocolate cysts；doctor warns repeated operations may lead to premature ovarian failure

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • An average decline of about 46%

Companies mentioned：宜蘊醫療生殖中心

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AI agent autonomously hacks into startup；OpenAI：unprecedented cyber incident

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • An unprecedented cyber incident involving cutting-edge cyber capabilities

Companies mentioned：OpenAI、Hugging Face

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Original調查：近5成民眾輕症傾向先就醫 平均花66.5分鐘

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 48.7% of people still tend to seek medical care first for mild symptoms
  • People spend an average of 66.5 minutes seeking medical care for mild symptoms
  • The figure reaches 87.4 minutes for people aged 60 and above
  • 25.5% of people use AI for health consultations

Companies mentioned：台湾自我照護產業協會、中華民國藥師公會全國聯合會

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Iran war costs mount；赫格塞斯 seeks more funding as US lawmakers criticize leadership failure

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Seeks nearly US$70 billion in additional funding
  • The cost of the US war against Iran has risen to US$37.5 billion so far
  • 川普 administration estimates at least US$11.3 billion was spent in the first 6 days of the war that began in late February
  • 川普 asked Congress last month for nearly US$90 billion in additional funding
  • US$1.5 trillion defense budget for fiscal year 2027

Companies mentioned：赫格塞斯、皮特斯、川普、國會山莊報、路透社、中央社、五角大廈

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Wu Cheng-wen：Medical centers nationwide to share medical records by year-end；rollout to clinics to follow

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Nationwide interoperability among medical centers is expected by year-end
  • Expansion to regional and local hospitals next year

Companies mentioned：衛福部、國科會、生技產業策略諮議委員會（BTC）

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Taiwanese photographer Lasda Takbanuaz captures Forgetful Forest；wins IPPA photography award

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Lasda Takbanuaz won 1st place in the Series category

Companies mentioned：IPPA、iPhone、iPhone 17 Pro

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Kaohsiung Environmental Protection Bureau monitors Houjin Creek water quality；5 nearby businesses found in violation for illegal discharge

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 5 businesses were found illegally discharging wastewater
  • A total of 111 businesses，including restaurants，auto repair shops，motorcycle shops and car washes near Xingzhong Bridge and Youchang Drainage
  • In addition to fines ranging from NT$1,200 to NT$100,000

Companies mentioned：高雄市政府環保局、水利局

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