# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-22 21:00–24:00 JST｜Page 1 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 84 items from 3 sources; Japan, 23 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Blue camp plans to freeze cross-agency unmanned vehicle program; Cabinet warns of impact on non-red supply chains

- Published: 2026-07-22T23:48:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607220368.aspx
- anchor: #n1649429
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、行政院

Facts:
- 行政院 has drawn up a 6-year, NT$44.2 billion “Cross-Agency Unmanned Vehicle Industry Development Program”

## Lee Jae-myung to visit San Francisco on 7/24, meet Jensen Huang and other tech leaders

- Published: 2026-07-22T23:44:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607220367.aspx
- anchor: #n1649428
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、OpenAI、Anthropic

Facts:
- Lee Jae-myung is expected to visit the United States, Brazil, Chile, Argentina and Germany from July 24 to Aug. 3

## 王毅 meets 盧比歐, hopes to prepare for next round of high-level exchanges

- Published: 2026-07-22T23:36:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607220366.aspx
- anchor: #n1649427
- Companies mentioned: 盧比歐、王毅、東南亞國家協會、ASEAN、習近平

Facts:
- Chinese President 習近平 to visit Washington in September

## Li Chao holds firm for 2 innings on 11 pitches in extra-inning win, confidently challenging hitters with his pitches

- Published: 2026-07-22T23:30:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607220365.aspx
- anchor: #n1649426
- Companies mentioned: 味全龍隊、樂天桃猿隊

Facts:
- Held firm without allowing a run on just 11 pitches through 2 straight innings under the tiebreaker rule
- Li Chao pitches 2 scoreless relief innings on 11 pitches
- The Dragons win 2-1 in the bottom of the 11th on Chiang Shao-hung’s walk-off hit

## Chiang Shao-hung’s extra-inning walk-off single gives the Dragons the win; manager Yeh praises the Monkeys’ starter Chen Ko-yi

- Published: 2026-07-22T23:15:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607220364.aspx
- anchor: #n1649423
- Companies mentioned: 味全龍隊、樂天桃猿隊、台北大巨蛋

Facts:
- Hits first career walk-off single
- Earned his 3rd win of the season

## Civic group donates 1200 drug-testing kits to Palau, showcasing Taiwan-Palau judicial cooperation

- Published: 2026-07-22T23:11:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607220363.aspx
- anchor: #n1649418
- Companies mentioned: 中華長照暨偏鄉醫療基金會、帛琉司法部

Facts:
- 1200 drug-testing kits

## 高市早苗陣營遭控抹黑影片 秘書陳述書否認製作委託

- Published: 2026-07-22T23:07:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607220362.aspx
- anchor: #n1649419
- Companies mentioned: 高市早苗、週刊文春、NHK、自民黨、松井健、坂本哲志

Facts:
- Will hold a 3-hour review meeting on the 24th

## Reuters: 烏克蘭 agrees to export drones for testing by the 美國 military

- Published: 2026-07-22T23:07:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607220361.aspx
- anchor: #n1649415
- Companies mentioned: 烏克蘭、美國、五角大廈、華府、基輔

Facts:
- 6 烏克蘭 companies have been approved to each export about 100 drones

## Death toll from Chile downpours rises to 13; more than 60,000 people cut off from the outside world

- Published: 2026-07-22T23:06:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607220360.aspx
- anchor: #n1649416
- Companies mentioned: Senapred、Alicia Cebrian、Claudio Alvarado、Jose Antonio Kast

Facts:
- 13 people dead
- Destroyed about 2,800 homes

## Jin Cai 539 draw No. 115177: 1 top-prize ticket wins

- Published: 2026-07-22T23:05:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607220359.aspx
- anchor: #n1649417
- Companies mentioned: 台彩公司

Facts:
- Prize of NT$8 million
- 195 second-prize tickets win
- NT$20,000 prize per ticket
- 59 first-prize tickets win
- NT$5,000 prize per ticket
- 2 first-prize winning tickets
- NT$50,000 prize per ticket

## Tech giants’ earnings reports due; S&P and Nasdaq open lower

- Published: 2026-07-22T22:59:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607220358.aspx
- anchor: #n1649413
- Companies mentioned: 標普500指數、那指、道瓊工業指數

Facts:
- 道瓊工業指數 opens up 62.5 points, or 0.12%
- 道瓊工業指數 opens up 62.5 points, or 0.12%, to 52287.14
- 標普500指數 opens down 11.7 points, or 0.16%
- 標普500指數 opens down 11.7 points, or 0.16%, at 7497.47
- Nasdaq Composite opens down 143.5 points, or 0.56%
- Nasdaq Composite opens down 143.5 points, or 0.56%, at 25693.72

## Ukrainian drones strike Russian e-commerce warehouse again; Zelensky accuses it of aiding Russian military supply operations

- Published: 2026-07-22T22:57:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607220357.aspx
- anchor: #n1649414
- Companies mentioned: 野莓、亞馬遜、Wildberries、Amazon

Facts:
- This is the Ukrainian military’s 2nd attack on a 野莓 warehouse in 1 week
- The attack sparked a major fire and killed 8 people
- Today’s Ukrainian attack killed 1 person
- Civilian casualties in the war have risen 37%

## Czech Republic amends law to address drone threats; drones involved in espionage can be destroyed immediately

- Published: 2026-07-22T22:39:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607220356.aspx
- anchor: #n1649288
- Companies mentioned: ČEZ

Facts:
- The Czech Republic reported 85 incidents involving remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) in the first quarter of 2026
- Of these, 83 occurred near Prague’s Václav Havel Airport

## 南華早報: What is the status of U.S. arms sales to Taiwan? 盧比歐 says they are still under review

- Published: 2026-07-22T22:39:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607220355.aspx
- anchor: #n1649289
- Companies mentioned: 南華早報、東南亞國家協會、美國國會

Facts:
- US$14 billion arms sale to Taiwan
- The meeting lasted about 90 minutes

## German media: China promotes openness and inclusiveness as it competes with the United States for leadership in AI governance

- Published: 2026-07-22T22:33:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607220354.aspx
- anchor: #n1649287
- Companies mentioned: 深度求索、智譜科技、月之暗面、字節跳動、MIT、荷蘭萊登大學

Facts:
- 2026 World Artificial Intelligence (Wisdom) Conference

## 內政部: Amendments to rental law to first focus on areas of consensus; rents cannot be raised arbitrarily during a lease

- Published: 2026-07-22T22:16:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607220353.aspx
- anchor: #n1649284
- Companies mentioned: 內政部

## To deter the China threat, Australian experts call for stronger information warfare cooperation with Taiwan

- Published: 2026-07-22T22:16:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607220352.aspx
- anchor: #n1649285
- Companies mentioned: 雪梨科技大學、澳中關係研究院、社會網路研究中心、澳洲通訊局

Facts:
- It may take 20 years before it can enter service

## Japan’s Pacific League: Sun Yi-lei pitches 1 scoreless inning for a hold as Seibu wins in extra innings

- Published: 2026-07-22T22:00:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607220351.aspx
- anchor: #n1649277
- Companies mentioned: 北海道日本火腿鬥士隊、埼玉西武獅隊

Facts:
- Pitched 1 scoreless inning
- Won 4-3
- A 3-game winning streak recently
- Threw 1 inning on 19 pitches in total
- Fastest pitch: 154 km/h

## Czech parliament speaker visits China; expert says visit unlikely to improve long-standing Czech-China trade imbalance

- Published: 2026-07-22T21:54:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607220350.aspx
- anchor: #n1649154
- Companies mentioned: 捷克眾議院、捷克新聞通訊社、布拉格大都會大學、捷克外國投資協會、國際事務協會、巴拉茨基大學、國際關係研究所、捷克工業與貿易部

Facts:
- Last year, the Czech Republic exported 69.3 billion korunas’ worth of goods to China
- About NT$106.2 billion

## 葉宏蔚 and 詹又蓁 defeat 韓國組合 to advance past the first round at the BWF China Open

- Published: 2026-07-22T21:54:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607220349.aspx
- anchor: #n1649155
- Companies mentioned: 世界羽聯、BWF、中國羽球公開賽、台灣混雙組合、葉宏蔚、詹又蓁、韓國組合、金在賢、張荷貞、黃宥薰、泰國女將、李美妙

Facts:
- 21-19
- 21-14
- 34 minutes
- World No. 10 in mixed doubles
- World No. 40
- Only 22 years old
- Ranked No. 26 in women's singles
- World No. 9
- 11-8

## Body found wrapped in a Changhua lychee orchard; victim identified, cause of death under investigation

- Published: 2026-07-22T21:50:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607220348.aspx
- anchor: #n1649153
- Companies mentioned: 彰化縣警察局、彰化分局、彰化地方檢察署、彰化地方法院

Facts:
- 3 men involved in the case detained for questioning
- The victim was a 45-year-old woman surnamed Lin
- Released on NT$30,000 bail

## Jin Cai 539 draw No. 115177 results

- Published: 2026-07-22T21:44:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607220347.aspx
- anchor: #n1649152
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、台彩

Facts:
- Winning number: 31
- 3-digit lottery winning number 502
- 4-Star winning number: 7947

## 農業部: Drones are vital to watershed management and flood prevention; urges Legislature to support the budget

- Published: 2026-07-22T21:36:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607220346.aspx
- anchor: #n1649150
- Companies mentioned: 農業部

Facts:
- The budget allocated for drone-related programs this year is NT$245 million

## 盧比歐 meets 王毅, discusses 習近平’s U.S. visit, trade, Taiwan and other issues

- Published: 2026-07-22T21:33:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607220345.aspx
- anchor: #n1649149
- Companies mentioned: 盧比歐、王毅、習近平、川普、美中貿易委員會、東南亞國家協會、中國海警

Facts:
- The meeting lasted about 90 minutes

## Ebola outbreak spreads in 民主剛果; WHO says deaths in the country and 烏干達 total more than 1,000

- Published: 2026-07-22T21:30:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607220344.aspx
- anchor: #n1649148
- Companies mentioned: 世界衛生組織、法新社、民主剛果、烏干達

Facts:
- More than 1000 people dead
- 2473 Ebola cases
- 999 people dead
- 20 cases
- 2 people died

## Hokkaido’s Mount Tokachi erupts for first time in 22 years; alert level remains at 2

- Published: 2026-07-22T21:20:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607220343.aspx
- anchor: #n1649147
- Companies mentioned: 日本氣象台、NHK、北海道放送、札幌管區氣象台、日本氣象廳

Facts:
- An eruption was observed for the first time in 22 years, since 2004
- The eruption alert level remains at 2
- Caution is advised against large volcanic rocks within about 1.5 kilometers of the crater
- A black plume of volcanic ash rose about 200 meters from Mount Tokachi’s 62-2 crater
- A 45-second volcanic tremor was observed
- Hokkaido has 31 active volcanoes
- Mount Tokachi is 2,077 meters above sea level
- 是日本氣象廳24小時監測的9座北海道「常時觀測火山」之一

## Reuters: EU to bring foreign subsidies allegations against 京東 over its acquisition of German retailer Ceconomy

- Published: 2026-07-22T21:16:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607220342.aspx
- anchor: #n1649145
- Companies mentioned: 京東集團、Ceconomy、MediaMarkt、Saturn、歐洲聯盟、歐盟執委會

Facts:
- 京東集團 (JD.com) acquired German electronics retail giant Ceconomy for $2.5 billion

## Councilor concerned formaldehyde-tainted rice noodles entered schools; Hsinchu City says no affected batches were used

- Published: 2026-07-22T21:12:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607220341.aspx
- anchor: #n1649146
- Companies mentioned: 新竹市某公司

Facts:
- A total of 34 schools in the city used the company’s products for school lunches
- 17 schools in the East District
- 8 schools in the North District
- 9 schools in Xiangshan District
- There were 4 meal service records this semester
- 3 school lunch catering companies
- Only 1 had purchased the company’s products

## 俄羅斯重返參展惹議 歐盟停止威尼斯雙年展補助款

- Published: 2026-07-22T21:11:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202607220340.aspx
- anchor: #n1649138
- Companies mentioned: 俄羅斯、歐盟、威尼斯雙年展、比利時通訊社、歐盟執委會、歐洲教育暨文化執行署

Facts:
- Suspension of the 2 million euros in funding for 威尼斯雙年展
- About NT$73.8 million

## 環球晶: Fire at Novara plant in Italy; production capacity reallocations initiated in response

- Published: 2026-07-22T21:10:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607220339.aspx
- anchor: #n1649139
- Companies mentioned: 環球晶

Facts:
- Italy’s Novara plant 8-inch production line

## 加拿大 foreign minister calls for de-escalation in the Middle East, expresses concern over China-Philippines standoff in the South China Sea

- Published: 2026-07-22T21:07:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607220338.aspx
- anchor: #n1649136
- Companies mentioned: 加拿大、菲律賓、中國、聯合國

Facts:
- Free trade agreement

## Amendments to the National Pension Act would raise benefit levels; provisions to be sent for caucus negotiations

- Published: 2026-07-22T21:00:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607220337.aspx
- anchor: #n1649137
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、立法院、衛生福利部、國民黨、民進黨、民眾黨

Facts:
- Old-age pension supplements and the basic old-age pension guarantee benefit, among others, to be adjusted to NT$3,500
- The basic guarantee for disability pension benefits and the basic disability pension guarantee benefit to be adjusted to NT$4,700
- 行政院’s proposed amendment would raise the aforementioned amount to NT$5,000
- Disability pensions to be raised to NT$6,715
- Raising the basic amount to NT$5,000 would increase spending on the eight major allowances by NT$86 billion
- Raising it to NT$6,000 would increase total spending to NT$103.2 billion

## Singapore cabinet reshuffle brings younger generation of political officeholders into view

- Published: 2026-07-22T20:58:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607220336.aspx
- anchor: #n1649135
- Companies mentioned: 人民行動黨、中央社、政策研究所、聯合早報

Facts:
- It has been 14 months since the new Cabinet took office after last year’s election

## Online claims that pesticide standards were relaxed to accommodate ART; Executive Yuan says they are false

- Published: 2026-07-22T20:52:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607220335.aspx
- anchor: #n1649013
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、食品法典委員會（Codex）

Facts:
- Residue standards for 38 pesticides
- Pesticide residue standards for 174 agricultural products
- Pesticide residue limits are reviewed regularly each year, with about 2 to 3 rounds of revisions

## The next battle in foldable phones is about more than thinness: book-style models could account for up to 65%! Samsung’s dual-flagship Fold8 launch is really aimed at winning Apple users and control of the ecosystem

- Published: 2026-07-22T22:55:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151076
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532686-en.html
- anchor: #n1649352
- Companies mentioned: Samsung、Apple、Google、Counterpoint Research、Gentle Monster、Warby Parker

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra foldable flagships, targeting users in Apple’s ecosystem and seeking to strengthen its control of the ecosystem through AI and cross-device integration.

## Samsung event: Smartwatches become health early-warning centers! Galaxy Watch Ultra2 targets diving at 40 meters, while Watch9 integrates 5 vital signs

- Published: 2026-07-22T22:52:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151075
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532683-en.html
- anchor: #n1649353
- Companies mentioned: mares、Statista

Samsung Electronics unveiled the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Watch9 in London, UK. Aimed respectively at extreme sports and everyday health monitoring, the watches strengthen AI and vital-sign integration, underscoring the company’s strategic positioning in the wearable-device market.

## Singapore cabinet shake-up! Lawrence Wong promotes younger generation; minister’s resignation over “inappropriate interactions” adds uncertainty

- Published: 2026-07-22T22:50:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151071
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532677-en.html
- anchor: #n1649354

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong carried out a Cabinet reshuffle, promoting younger officials. Resignations over the inappropriate conduct of some ministers were also a factor. The clear goal is to develop the next generation of leaders.

## Samsung event: Foldable phone shipments forecast to rise 21%! Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is just 4.1mm thick when unfolded and supports cross-platform AirDrop file sharing

- Published: 2026-07-22T22:47:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151073
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532680-en.html
- anchor: #n1649355
- Companies mentioned: Apple、Counterpoint Research

三星於倫敦發表Galaxy Z Fold8、Fold8 Ultra與Flip8三款摺疊手機，主打4.1mm超薄設計、2億畫素相機與跨系統AirDrop傳輸，強化AI與生態圈整合，提升市場競爭力。

## Origins of Lee Teng-hui’s “two-state theory” revealed! Lin Hsiao-ting decodes the evidence: that 1990 letter shows he had long believed in “the Republic of China in Taiwan”

- Published: 2026-07-22T22:37:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151078
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532689-en.html
- anchor: #n1649356

Researcher 林孝庭 in the United States has found that Lee Teng-hui’s “兩國論” had already begun to take shape as “the Republic of China on Taiwan” in a 1990 letter to Bush. The findings offer a new account of the historical development of Taiwan’s sovereign position.

## Can people in Japan now wear shorts to work? New Tokyo policy to cope with extreme heat unexpectedly sparks debate over “leg-hair harassment”

- Published: 2026-07-22T22:17:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151064
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532707-en.html
- anchor: #n1649357
- Companies mentioned: Gorilla Clinic、洋服の青山

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government recommended wearing shorts to work as a measure against extreme heat, but the issue of “leg-hair harassment” and gender-based differences in dress have come to light, broadening the social debate.

## Chen Chien-jen says “drinking more water can flush out benzo[a]pyrene”; Chan Chang-chuan rebuts him: no evidence that drinking water reduces its toxicity

- Published: 2026-07-22T22:17:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151061
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532692-en.html
- anchor: #n1649358
- Companies mentioned: 中聯

Academia Sinica President Chen Chien-jen said drinking more water can flush out benzo[a]pyrene, but National Taiwan University public health professor Chan Chang-chuan disputed the claim, saying it has no scientific basis. Benzo[a]pyrene is a fat-soluble carcinogen that is mainly eliminated through bile, so drinking water has limited effect.

## Trump’s social media platform plans to sell “early access to information”; lawmakers from both US parties warn the president not to cross the insider-trading line

- Published: 2026-07-22T22:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151065
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532695-en.html
- anchor: #n1649359
- Companies mentioned: Trump Media & Technology Group

Trump Media & Technology Group, owned by former President Trump, is moving ahead with plans to sell financial institutions real-time post data from the social media platform Truth Social. Lawmakers from both the ruling and opposition parties have raised suspicions of insider trading, sparking political fallout.

## Taiwan Tourism Research and Training Institute inaugurated! Cho Jung-tai sets goal of making tourism a trillion-dollar industry; what strategies can help Taiwan go global?

- Published: 2026-07-22T22:07:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151062
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532716-en.html
- anchor: #n1649360

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## Is Taiwan getting its drone procurement priorities wrong? Former Defense Ministry official recommends buying “this model”: it can strike effectively as soon as war breaks out

- Published: 2026-07-22T21:47:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151026
- anchor: #n1649216

Former Taiwan Defense Ministry official Lu De-yun criticized the Executive Yuan’s NT$210 billion drone budget for focusing too heavily on defensive models. He argued that Taiwan should procure long-range attack drones to achieve effective deterrence and asymmetric warfare capabilities, improving its ability to strike immediately in wartime.

## Test drive: Average fuel economy of 19.9km/L! Citroën C5 Aircross adopts P2 hybrid technology—how does it redefine “driving comfort”?

- Published: 2026-07-22T21:36:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151054
- anchor: #n1649217
- Companies mentioned: STELLANTIS、宝嘉聯合

Citroën’s new C5 Aircross arrives with a P2 hybrid system. With fuel economy of 19.9 km/L and its “magic carpet” suspension, it redefines comfort and sets a new benchmark for the family SUV market.

## Is the food-delivery law failing as soon as it takes effect? Platforms accused of disregarding new rules and deducting pay; Taiwan People’s Party slams Labor Ministry for “protecting operators instead of reviewing their conduct”

- Published: 2026-07-22T21:21:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151052
- anchor: #n1649218
- Companies mentioned: Uber Eats、foodpanda、Grab

On the first day Taiwan’s Delivery Worker Protection Act took effect, platforms were reportedly still paying workers under the old system in disregard of the new law. The Taiwan People’s Party criticized the Labor Ministry’s passive response as delivery workers’ incomes fell sharply.

## Middle East conflict hits exports! Auto and steel industries contract; the truth behind Japan’s “1 trillion” trade deficit

- Published: 2026-07-22T21:15:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151057
- anchor: #n1649219

2026年上半年、日本は1兆144億円の貿易赤字を記録。半導体輸出の増加で赤字は縮小したが、中東情勢悪化で自動車・鉄鋼輸出が減少し、構造的課題が浮き彫りになった。

## Should people in Taiwan be concerned? Ming Chu-cheng warns China’s new internet law “regulates everything”: repeated violations could make people disappear

- Published: 2026-07-22T21:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11150179
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532560-en.html
- anchor: #n1649220

China has unveiled a draft law to tighten internet regulations, and 明居正 warned that Taiwanese people could also be affected. The law could apply to Taiwanese people and individuals and organizations overseas.

## Was Akio Yaita attacked because he was “mistaken for someone else”? Ming Chu-cheng analyzes Taiwan Affairs Office remarks: the KMT should see the true nature of the CCP

- Published: 2026-07-22T21:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11150156
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532568-en.html
- anchor: #n1649221
- Companies mentioned: 印太戦略智庫

矢板明夫 of 印太戦略智庫 was attacked by a Chinese national, and China’s Taiwan Affairs Office described it as an “accidental incident driven by righteous indignation.” 明居正 criticized the nature of the Chinese Communist Party and warned the Kuomintang.

## Lianjing Co. voluntarily reports that benzo[a]pyrene levels in its camellia oil failed to meet standards; health bureau orders production line to halt immediately and launches product removal and recall

- Published: 2026-07-22T21:01:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151058
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532563-en.html
- anchor: #n1649222
- Companies mentioned: 連淨綠色科技股份有限公司、棉花田生機園地、統一生機健康有機超市

Lianjing Co. voluntarily reported that benzo[a]pyrene in its camellia oil exceeded the limit. The New Taipei Health Bureau ordered production to stop immediately and launched a product removal and recall. The incident highlights the importance of proactive food-safety management.

## Implementation measures for Energy Management Act amendments remain unclear! Chen Ting-fei calls for differentiated subsidiary regulations and a reasonable transition period for businesses

- Published: 2026-07-22T20:58:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151085
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532710-en.html
- anchor: #n1649368

During questioning in the Legislative Yuan, legislator Chen Ting-fei said businesses support amendments to the Energy Management Act, but unclear subsidiary regulations have caused anxiety in the industry. She urged the Ministry of Economic Affairs to establish differentiated rules and provide a reasonable transition period to ease the burden on businesses.

## New Taipei’s Big Dome confirmed for the Shulin Fifth Industrial Park site! Creating a fourth downtown and elevating the city’s international profile

- Published: 2026-07-22T20:55:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151056
- anchor: #n1649074

New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih announced that the New Taipei Big Dome will be built at the Shulin Fifth Industrial Park site. The 50,000-seat international multifunctional venue will help establish Greater Shulin as the city’s fourth downtown, boosting regional development and tourism.

## Paper Windmill’s “Polly Goes Home” comes to National University of Kaohsiung on 7/26; free family theater invites children and adults to enjoy the summer together

- Published: 2026-07-22T20:54:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151084
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532713-en.html
- anchor: #n1649370
- Companies mentioned: 紙風車劇団

The Kaohsiung City Government’s Land Administration Bureau will stage the free family play “Polly Goes Home” at National University of Kaohsiung on July 26, combining promotion of land development achievements with environmental education to encourage family participation and a sense of belonging to the city.

## Phase 3 urban plan for the Ciaotou New Town passes review; Kaohsiung City Government: balancing industry, transport and ecology to build a new core for northern Kaohsiung

- Published: 2026-07-22T20:51:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151082
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532725-en.html
- anchor: #n1649371
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市政府

高雄市政府 announced that the Phase 3 urban plan for Ciaotou New Town has passed review. The plan will balance environmental conservation, cultural preservation, transport infrastructure and industrial development to build a new core for northern Kaohsiung.

## Huang Wei-che makes whirlwind 40-hour visit to Poland, pursuing economic diplomacy and deeper cooperation in AI and smart manufacturing

- Published: 2026-07-22T20:47:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151081
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532719-en.html
- anchor: #n1649372
- Companies mentioned: Intel、SK Hynix、Openchip

Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che led a delegation on a 40-hour visit to Poland, focusing on cooperation in AI and smart manufacturing to deepen Taiwan-Poland economic diplomacy and help businesses expand into the European market.

## Lost Silkie chicken found hiding in a pile of tires; New Taipei offers free leg bands to improve chances of getting home

- Published: 2026-07-22T20:45:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151055
- anchor: #n1649075

A Silkie chicken that wandered into a pile of waste tires at an auto repair shop in New Taipei City was rescued and returned to its owner. In response, the New Taipei City Animal Protection Office is offering free leg bands for pet birds to help prevent them from getting lost.

## Kaohsiung honors 18 model community-building projects; Chen Chi-mai: creating a warm, livable and happy city

- Published: 2026-07-22T20:39:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151079
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532722-en.html
- anchor: #n1649374

The Kaohsiung City Government honored 18 outstanding community-building projects. Mayor Chen Chi-mai emphasized the importance of resident participation in creating a livable city.

## Did questioning leak the “country of origin for the RDX explosives” and derail procurement? Wang Hung-wei angrily retorts: Fu Mai’s press release gave it away

- Published: 2026-07-22T20:34:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151049
- anchor: #n1649076
- Companies mentioned: 福麥國際

國防部RDX炸藥採購案因福麥國際無法取得印度出口許可而破局，王鴻薇駁斥民進黨指稱立院質詢洩密，強調是福麥自曝來源國。此事件凸顯國防採購透明度與地緣政治風險。

## How can a war be fought when the internet is down? Experts reveal the real challenge of urban resilience drills: communications and information capabilities can instantly fall to zero

- Published: 2026-07-22T20:31:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151031
- anchor: #n1649077

Taiwanese expert 周宇平 said the 2026 “Urban Resilience Exercise” should test whether the armed forces can withstand a scenario in which communications are completely cut off and their “communications and information capabilities instantly drop to zero.” He said separating communications for peacetime and wartime is important.

## Shennong Market comes to Aozihdi on 7/25 and 26! Hundreds of small farmers gather, with millet-fermented chili sauce filling the air for summer

- Published: 2026-07-22T20:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151077
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532728-en.html
- anchor: #n1649377

The “Shennong Market,” hosted by the Kaohsiung City Government Agriculture Bureau, will be held July 25 and 26 at Aozihdi Forest Park. 百 small-scale farmers will gather to offer local agricultural products and food-and-farming experiences, promoting regional agriculture and interaction with residents.

## Lai Jui-lung discusses food safety and city governance! He advocates amending laws to strengthen source management and aims to lead Kaohsiung into another golden decade

- Published: 2026-07-22T20:27:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151074
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532731-en.html
- anchor: #n1649378

DPP Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-lung, addressing the food-safety incident involving Chung Lien Oils, advocated amending laws to strengthen source management and reporting systems. He also put forward proposals to continue Kaohsiung’s development and upgrade its semiconductor and AI industries, aiming to lead the city into another golden decade.

## How can it miss the AI boom? The sticky-note giant quietly stakes a claim, with 3M using “new fiber-optic technology” to land major orders from cloud data companies

- Published: 2026-07-22T20:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151051
- anchor: #n1649078
- Companies mentioned: マイクロソフト、Microsoft、鴻海、Foxconn

3MがAIデータセンター向け光ファイバー新技術を開発し、マイクロソフトのAzure認証を取得。設置時間を最大85%短縮し、B2Bインフラ市場で成長を狙う。

## 台積電 launches a major capacity expansion! Ramping up 2-nanometer chips and advanced packaging— which suppliers will be the big winners?

- Published: 2026-07-22T20:17:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11151025
- anchor: #n1649079
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、輝達、超微、英特爾、聯發科、博通、蘋果、谷歌、微軟、Meta、亞馬遜、甲骨文、OpenAI、xAI

台積電 raised its 2024 capital expenditure forecast to US$64 billion, boosting capacity for 2-nanometer chips and advanced packaging. The move reflects strong AI demand, reinforces its leading position and drives growth across the supply chain.

## 高雄數位市民平台升級！新增投票功能 人氣冰店開票時間縮短逾9成

- Published: 2026-07-22T20:14:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151072
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532746-en.html
- anchor: #n1649381
- Companies mentioned: 鴻海

The Kaohsiung City Government has teamed up with 鴻海 to add a voting feature to its digital citizen platform. At the Dagang Ice event, the feature cut vote counting time by more than 90%, advancing smart governance.

## 111 businesses inspected in special operation! Houjin Creek water quality tests below effluent standards; Environmental Protection Bureau installs real-time monitoring system

- Published: 2026-07-22T20:02:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151069
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532740-en.html
- anchor: #n1649382

The Kaohsiung Environmental Protection Bureau conducted special inspections of 111 businesses along Houjin Creek. Multiple water-quality indicators were below effluent standards, and a real-time monitoring system was installed to strengthen oversight. The move can help identify pollution sources promptly and improve environmental governance.

## Mega Dome site finalized in Shulin! New Taipei’s fourth downtown takes shape; Su Chiao-hui: A capable new mayor is needed to take over and complete the project

- Published: 2026-07-22T19:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11151066
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532743-en.html
- anchor: #n1649394

New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi announced that the Mega Dome will be located in Shulin, forming the city’s fourth downtown. Candidate Su Chiao-hui said she was ready to take over, stressing that a new mayor with the ability to get things done and an international outlook is needed to complete the project, which has major significance for local development.

## TIMEWELL presents export-control AI tool “TRAFEED” at “GLiS,” a startup support network in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture

- Published: 2026-07-22T23:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000135.000119271.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532759-en.html
- anchor: #n1649424
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TIMEWELL、GLiS、京セラ株式会社、岡山大学

Facts:
- Assess the risk level of export transactions in 5 seconds
- A full investigation can also be completed in as little as 10 minutes
- More than 95% decision accuracy
- Adoption has been decided at 20 or more organizations

## 【ココマイスター】Launches “セルモン エスカル,” a new tote bag reviving “サファン,” previously sold for a limited time in the Mat Shrink series. It is made with Taurillon shrink leather crafted by a long-established French tannery.

- Published: 2026-07-22T23:14:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000063.000132813.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532760-en.html
- anchor: #n1649425
- Companies mentioned: ココマイスター株式会社、COCOMEISTER、リモンタ

Facts:
- The price is 174,000 yen, including tax
- A historic French tannery founded in 1927

## The 10 acts advancing to the final of the “High School Light Music Grand Prix 2026 Summer,” which will determine the No. 1 high school band, have been announced. An accompanying singer-songwriter grand prix has also been announced.

- Published: 2026-07-22T23:12:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000159287.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532747-en.html
- anchor: #n1649420
- Companies mentioned: Awesome City Club、MOROHA、OKAMOTO'S、Zepp Shinjuku、MĀRAJAQK、MUSIQA、Mume!少女、ペタ、伽乱堂、俺らの出会いはハンバーガー、紅蓮華、草野華余子

Facts:
- The final will be held in Yokohama Minato Mirai on August 20, 2026
- The final will be livestreamed on Otoraji YouTube on August 20 (Thursday) at 18:00
- The following day, August 21, the “High School Light Music Grand Prix Music Festival 2026” will be held
- From 16:00 on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026
- 2026年7月22日〜9月13日まで
- Livestreamed on Otoraji YouTube on October 17, 2026 (Saturday)

## 【19th Asian Men’s Junior Handball Championship】Japan’s men’s junior (U-21) national team lost 26-28 to South Korea, finishing the preliminary round with 2 wins and 4 losses and heading to the 11th-place playoff on the 25th

- Published: 2026-07-22T23:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000222.000106743.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532749-en.html
- anchor: #n1649422
- Companies mentioned: 公益財団法人日本ハンドボール協会、筑波大学、日本体育大学、中央大学、大阪体育大学、国士舘大学、トヨタ車体ブレイヴキングス刈谷、中部大学、中国ハンドボール協会

Facts:
- Japan 26-28 South Korea
- Japan finished the preliminary round with 2 wins and 4 losses.
- The team will play in the 11th-place playoff on the 25th.
- 11th-place playoff: July 25 (Saturday) at 10:00 (11:00 Japan time) vs. Hong Kong

## ヴァルキリーコミックス 19th anniversary campaign launches! The first installment offers expanded free chapters for 4 completed series through 7/28!

- Published: 2026-07-22T23:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000986.000049835.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532748-en.html
- anchor: #n1649421
- Companies mentioned: キルタイムコミュニケーション、ヴァルキリーコミックス、キミコミ、コミックヴァルキリー

Facts:
- ヴァルキリーコミックス marks its 19th publishing anniversary
- 4 completed series

## 【Survey Report】70% of existing clients use AI in marketing research or want to do so

- Published: 2026-07-22T22:53:50+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000246.000110808.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532665-en.html
- anchor: #n1649412
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社BOTANICO

Facts:
- 70% of surveyed companies said they “use AI in marketing research” or “would like to use it if possible”
- 7 of the 10 companies surveyed

## Alternative investment platform “オルタナバンク” unveils “【Ultra-Short-Term】First-Time Investor Support: Kiwami Fund ID1125”

- Published: 2026-07-22T22:31:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000868.000013809.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532607-en.html
- anchor: #n1649290
- Companies mentioned: SAMURAI証券株式会社、オルタナバンク

Facts:
- Total offering: 22.68 million yen
- Target yield: 9.9% (before tax)
- Minimum investment: 10,000 yen
- Minimum funding threshold: Investment applications totaling at least 10 million yen
- Capital: 99,000,000 yen (October 2024)

## Alternative investment platform “オルタナバンク” unveils “【Principal and Interest Repaid in a Lump Sum】Investment Debut Support: Noboru Fund ID1124”

- Published: 2026-07-22T22:31:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000867.000013809.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532606-en.html
- anchor: #n1649291
- Companies mentioned: SAMURAI 証券株式会社、オルタナバンク

Facts:
- Total offering: 45.36 million yen
- Target yield: 7% (before tax)
- Minimum investment: 10,000 yen
- Additional investment increments: 10,000 yen
- Minimum funding threshold: Investment applications totaling at least 10 million yen
- Capital: 99,000,000 yen (October 2024)

## Gentle Monster unveils the second design in its “intelligent eyewear” line at Galaxy Unpacked

- Published: 2026-07-22T22:24:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000084.000137182.html
- anchor: #n1649286
- Companies mentioned: Gentle Monster、Google、Samsung Electronics

Facts:
- Up to 9 hours of continuous use
- Up to 7 additional charges

## みずほ会計事務所 in Mizuho, Gifu Prefecture, launches “相続サポート,” a website specializing in inheritance tax filings

- Published: 2026-07-22T22:13:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000176324.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532570-en.html
- anchor: #n1649278
- Companies mentioned: みずほ会計事務所、相続サポート

Facts:
- More than 100 inheritance tax filings
- The initial consultation is free for up to 2 hours

## “Live, enjoy, make use of”: ガイアエステート proposes a new way of living in the local community

- Published: 2026-07-22T22:11:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000051.000150804.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532571-en.html
- anchor: #n1649279
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ガイア、株式会社Nコーポレーション、ガイアエステート、ガイアリゾート、蔵王山水苑、さかい珈琲蔵王山水苑前店

Facts:
- The “Summer Lifestyle Proposal Campaign” launches July 25, 2026
- Monday, August 31, 2026
- 1,000万円台から購入できる物件

## お清め不動産, which buys and sells properties with issues and stigmatized properties, begins airing a commercial featuring ばってん城次 on KKT熊本県民テレビ

- Published: 2026-07-22T22:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000179171.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532575-en.html
- anchor: #n1649283
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社グッドバイバイ、KKT熊本県民テレビ、ばってん城次、ばってん劇団、内閣府、警察庁、総務省統計局、国立社会保障・人口問題研究所

Facts:
- People who died while living alone at home in 2025
- Of them, older adults aged 65 or above
- Cases that took 8 days or more to discover
- Cases that went unnoticed for at least 1 month (31 days or more)
- Share of Kumamoto Prefecture’s population aged 65 or above

## “Dram -VIVANT THE ORIGIN STORY-” was produced using renewable energy generated on farmland! What is “Power Generation That Moves You,” the first drama collaboration launched by TBS GX?

- Published: 2026-07-22T22:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000147.000065979.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532574-en.html
- anchor: #n1649282
- Companies mentioned: TBS GX、TBS Green Transformation、TBS、U-NEXT、UPDATER、TBS Holdings

Facts:
- Established jointly with UPDATER in June 2025

## 【Co-hosted by 山梨県】The 2nd day of the “U24 Ambassador Business EQ Camp” is held!

- Published: 2026-07-22T22:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000568.000048039.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532573-en.html
- anchor: #n1649281
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社イマジナ、山梨県

Facts:
- Held on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in 山梨県
- Tracing human history back to the hunter-gatherer era 2.5 million years ago
- 2026年7月20日（月）〜 7月23日（木）【3泊4日】

## Samsung expands the Galaxy ecosystem to eyewear

- Published: 2026-07-22T22:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000952.000030942.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532572-en.html
- anchor: #n1649280
- Companies mentioned: サムスン電子、Gentle Monster、Warby Parker、Google、Qualcomm

Facts:
- Provides up to 9 hours of use on a single charge
- The charging case provides up to 7 additional full charges

## Catch up through the latest episode! TV anime DIGIMON BEATBREAK releases special recap episode “From the Past to Today”

- Published: 2026-07-22T21:47:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000103.000160365.html
- anchor: #n1649276
- Companies mentioned: 東映アニメーション株式会社、フジテレビ、読売広告社、デジモン

Facts:
- The latest episode, Episode 39, “Empty Words”
- The follow-up, Episode 40, “The Night That Cannot Be Erased”
- The first episode of the new chapter opening soon (Episode 42)
- ¥4,400 flat, including tax
- Cumulative shipments of 1 million copies

## The heat is here! Swimwear bikinis, wholesale from the sewing factory. All kinds of swimwear bikinis from 300 yen per piece. Custom logo and name tag sewing available. In this era of a weak yen, buy directly from Chinese factories. Summer new products go on sale July 23, 2026, with a full-scale rollout.

- Published: 2026-07-22T21:37:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000211.000112458.html
- anchor: #n1649151
- Companies mentioned: Yiwu Yuuto Import & Export Co., Ltd、義烏優豊株式会社、yuuto japan

Facts:
- Made to order from 300 Japanese-language name tags
- Made to order from 300 custom logos
- 300–700 yen per set

## [アヴェダ] 25 hair benefits in one bottle. Keep your hair beautiful with an exceptionally lightweight formula. Introducing “One for All Leave-In Treatment”

- Published: 2026-07-22T21:14:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000294.000006322.html
- anchor: #n1649140
- Companies mentioned: アヴェダ、ELCジャパン合同会社、クルエルティフリー インターナショナル、B Corp

Facts:
- 25 benefits in one bottle
- 200mL
- 4,730 yen (tax included)
- More than 45 countries worldwide

## Make special memories together as a family! The live dinosaur show “Dinosaur Park” opens! An action-packed performance report has arrived. Running in 21 cities nationwide through Aug. 16, 2026.

- Published: 2026-07-22T21:01:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000911.000041063.html
- anchor: #n1649141
- Companies mentioned: Erth Visual & Physical Inc.、サンライズプロモーション、株式会社GEKKO

Facts:
- Now running in 21 cities nationwide
- Approximately 60 minutes (no intermission)
- Approximately 600,000 attendees to date

## Next-generation production unit “青は止まれ” releases “Hisureba Hana,” a wildly chaotic, MAD-style work!

- Published: 2026-07-22T21:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000167825.html
- anchor: #n1649144
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MODERN SKY JAPAN、青は止まれ

Facts:
- The new song “Hisureba Hana” by the 3-member music unit “青は止まれ” begins streaming today, July 22, 2026.
- In 2025, they created a music video using a QR code for their original song “Shijima no Hate”
- A major work created collaboratively by all 9 members

## Hana Hope releases the music video for “Hearts Glow,” the ending theme for the TV anime “Goodbye, Lara,” which begins streaming today!

- Published: 2026-07-22T21:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004937.000013546.html
- anchor: #n1649143
- Companies mentioned: Hana Hope、キネマシトラス、ソニーミュージック、ポカリスエット、ROTH BART BARON、YMO、Fate/Grand Order、STUTS、KADOKAWA、Kodaline、The Flaming Lips、Two Door Cinema Club、Astrid S、FLO、Jordan Rakei、Matt Maltese、Marcin、Dabda、KIKI、Black Petrol、Mad Madmen、Matthew Ifield、Nathalie Ezmeralda、Redsix

Facts:
- The CD single, scheduled for release on August 5
- The story of Lara, a mermaid princess who returns to life in Lake Biwa 200 years later
- A 15th anniversary work from the studio “キネマシトラス”
- A rising 20-year-old singer and singer-songwriter
- She made a guest appearance at age 13
- In 2023, she was selected to perform the theme song for “Fate/Grand Order Memorial Movie 2023”
- 2025年、ポカリスエットのCM曲、STUTS「99 Steps feat Kohjiya & Hana Hope」の歌唱が話題に
- Solo shows are also set for Ebisu Liquidroom on Aug. 7, 2026, and Music Club JANUS in Osaka on the 27th

## MADKID (マッドキッド) 失恋をテーマにした新曲「ボンバラマン」Music Video公開！某恋愛リアリティーショーに出演し話題となった塚原舜哉がゲスト出演！

- Published: 2026-07-22T21:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005008.000019470.html
- anchor: #n1649142
- Companies mentioned: MADKID、塚原舜哉、日本コロムビア株式会社

Facts:
- 34 million total YouTube views
- ¥2,090 (tax included)
- ¥1,650 (tax included)
- ¥6,500 (tax included)

## “サミットストア Tsukishima 3-chome store” to open July 22 — serving the diverse needs of everyone from local residents to office workers

- Published: 2026-07-22T20:48:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000434.000047928.html
- anchor: #n1649134
- Companies mentioned: サミットストア、サミット株式会社、ダン・ブラウン

Facts:
- The total number of stores is now 127: 94 in Tokyo, 15 in Kanagawa Prefecture, 12 in Saitama Prefecture and 6 in Chiba Prefecture.
- Bicycle parking capacity: 66 spaces (shared facility)
- Annual holidays: 3 days

## Think you can win a lawsuit if AI was the reason you were fired? Meta employees reveal the harsh reality: all the evidence is in the company’s hands

- Published: 2026-07-22T23:00:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6543081
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532661-en.html
- anchor: #n1649292
- Companies mentioned: Meta、Workday

A former Meta employee has sued, alleging discriminatory dismissal by AI. With evidence concentrated in the company’s hands, the case highlights the stark difficulty workers face in proving their claims.

## 〈U.S. Stocks in Early Trading〉Chip weakness and rising oil prices weigh on markets; major indexes open lower

- Published: 2026-07-22T22:41:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6543078
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532664-en.html
- anchor: #n1649293
- Companies mentioned: Alphabet、Google、Tesla、IBM、Texas Instruments、Super Micro Computer、Pegasystems、Microsoft、Meta、Apple、Amazon、Dell、HPE、AT&T、Adobe、Salesforce

U.S. stocks fell as semiconductor shares weakened and oil prices rose. Ahead of earnings reports from major tech companies including Alphabet, concerns are mounting over the sustainability of AI investment. This is a pivotal moment for the market’s overall direction.

## AMD lands a massive AI order! Anthropic spends tens of billions of dollars on chips

- Published: 2026-07-22T22:20:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6543176
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532658-en.html
- anchor: #n1649294
- Companies mentioned: AMD、Anthropic、NVIDIA、Google、Amazon、Meta、OpenAI、SpaceX

AMD has signed a chip supply and investment agreement worth tens of billions of dollars with AI startup Anthropic, laying the groundwork to challenge NVIDIA in the AI infrastructure race.

## The cost of TSMC’s U.S. expansion comes into view! Chip costs could be 50% higher than in Taiwan, putting gross margins under pressure

- Published: 2026-07-22T22:00:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6543120
- anchor: #n1649156
- Companies mentioned: SK海力士

TSMC’s expansion of semiconductor manufacturing in the United States could push production costs up to 50% higher than in Taiwan, squeezing profit margins. Political pressure is behind the move.

## World Bank: Escalating Middle East conflict could slow global economic growth to 1.3% in 2026

- Published: 2026-07-22T21:40:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6543049
- anchor: #n1649157
- Companies mentioned: 世界銀行

The 世界銀行 chief economist warned that an escalation of the Middle East conflict could slow global economic growth to 1.3% in 2026 and worsen debt crises in poor countries, posing a major risk to the global economy.

## Has the yen fallen so far that the central bank can no longer sit still? Markets bet the BOJ will raise rates again before October, with odds topping seven-tenths

- Published: 2026-07-22T21:20:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6543109
- anchor: #n1649158
- Companies mentioned: 百達資產管理

Following reports that the Bank of Japan is considering an early rate hike, markets put the likelihood of a rate increase by October at 72%. Yen weakness and inflation risks are accelerating policy decisions.

## Are domestic travel lodging prices too high? Tourism Research Institute chair: Communication remains insufficient; consumers need to feel they are getting value

- Published: 2026-07-22T21:19:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6543118
- anchor: #n1649159

The Taiwan Tourism Research and Training Institute, established by the Tourism Administration and the private sector, was launched on the 22nd. Its inaugural chair, 沈方正, described high tourism prices as a “lack of communication” and stressed the importance of delivering value.

## Taiwan stocks add 2 stocks to the disposition list; Zhongtan Probe has fallen 27% in nearly 6 days and will be restricted through 8/5 starting tomorrow

- Published: 2026-07-22T21:16:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6543110
- anchor: #n1649160
- Companies mentioned: モルガン・スタンレー証券

台湾取引所が昇陽半導体と中探針の2銘柄を売買規制。急騰・急落を防ぐため、取引間隔が制限される。重要な市場安定措置。

## European heatwave hits agriculture: Grain output plunges by 9 million tons, economic losses exceed 2 billion euros

- Published: 2026-07-22T21:10:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6543000
- anchor: #n1649161
- Companies mentioned: エネルギーと気候情報中心 (ECIU)

The European heat wave in June 2026 reduced grain production by 9 million to 10 million tons and caused economic losses of 2.1 billion euros. Climate change is dealing a severe blow to agriculture.

## 台積電 dividend hits a record high, but don’t celebrate inherited shares just yet! Tax bureau reveals the “day” that marks the dividing line for reporting dividend income

- Published: 2026-07-22T20:59:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6543084
- anchor: #n1649014
- Companies mentioned: 台積電

台積電が第1四半期配当を6円から7円に引き上げ、過去最高を更新。255万人以上の株主が恩恵を受ける。相続時の配当課税は、除権日が死亡日前か後かで遺産税か所得税かが分かれる。

## Space satellite and cryptocurrency stocks stop falling! Overseas ETF rally ignites; 00910 surges nearly 5% in a day

- Published: 2026-07-22T20:54:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6543087
- anchor: #n1649015
- Companies mentioned: SpaceX、AST SpaceMobile、Redwire、Satellogic、BlackSky、Rocket Lab

First Financial Space Satellite ETF (00910) surged nearly 5% in a day, driven by a return of funds to overseas ETFs and long-term tailwinds for the space economy. Space satellite and cryptocurrency themes stopped falling and rebounded, with strong momentum across the industry supply chain.