# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-23 03:00–06:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 78 items from 7 sources; Taiwan, 66 items from 8 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Holding of the Pharmaceutical Affairs Council’s Subcommittee on Drug Safety Measures

- Published: 2026-07-22T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_74589.html
- anchor: #n1652777
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省、経済産業省、Adobe

Facts:
- Wednesday, July 29, Reiwa 8, 14:00–16:00

## 261st meeting of the Social Security Council's Long-Term Care Benefits Subcommittee to be held (web conference)

- Published: 2026-07-22T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_74597.html
- anchor: #n1652776
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省、YouTube、Adobe Reader

Facts:
- 261st meeting of the Social Security Council's Long-Term Care Benefits Subcommittee
- Thursday, July 23, Reiwa 8, 14:00–16:00
- 18時00分頃開始を予定

## Labor Standards Inspector Recruitment Examination

- Published: 2026-07-22T13:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/kouseiroudoushou/saiyou/kantokukan.html
- anchor: #n1652780
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省

Facts:
- Approximately 180 recruits planned
- Labor Standards Inspector A (law and humanities): approximately 145 recruits
- Labor Standards Inspector B (science and engineering): approximately 35 recruits

## Recruitment of Chemical Substances Review Specialists

- Published: 2026-07-22T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/kouseiroudoushou/saiyou/hijoukin/hj-iyakukyoku02-kagakubussitusinsasenmonin.html
- anchor: #n1652781
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省、医薬局、化学物質安全対策室

Facts:
- Number of positions: 1
- ¥15,790–¥18,100

## Minutes of the 22nd Meeting of the Administrative Evaluation and Monitoring Committee on Pharmaceuticals and Other Products

- Published: 2026-07-15T17:11:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_74675.html
- anchor: #n1652817
- Companies mentioned: 医薬品医療機器総合機構、日薬連、AMED

## アイエイチロジスティクスサービス「ごま油香る鶏ハツ焼」（静岡県、三重県、愛知県、岐阜県のローソン48店舗で販売） - 返金／回収

- Published: 2026-07-21T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035588&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n1652580
- Companies mentioned: アイエイチロジスティクスサービス、ローソン

Facts:
- July 21, 2026

## ウオロク (Higashishinbo store) “Dessert-Style Tofu Made with Soy Milk, Pudding and Mango Flavors” - Refund/recall

- Published: 2026-07-21T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035586&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n1652578
- Companies mentioned: ウオロク

Facts:
- Response start date: July 21, 2026

## マルミヤストア (Shikido store) “Chilean Silver Salmon Fillets (Lightly Salted)” - Refund/recall

- Published: 2026-07-21T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035585&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n1652577
- Companies mentioned: マルミヤストア

Facts:
- Response start date: July 21, 2026

## 日進医療器 “Emergency Adhesive Bandages: Kyukyu Ban PS” - Recall

- Published: 2026-07-21T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035581&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n1652573
- Companies mentioned: 日進医療器

Facts:
- Response start date: July 21, 2026

## モントワール “Confectionery: Assorted Semi-Moist Snacks” - Refund/recall

- Published: 2026-07-17T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035587&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n1652579
- Companies mentioned: モントワール

Facts:
- Response start date: July 17, 2026

## 日栄物産 (in-store sales) “Processed Fish Product: Maruten” - Exchange/refund

- Published: 2026-07-17T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035582&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n1652574
- Companies mentioned: 日栄物産

Facts:
- Response start date: July 17, 2026

## おてんとさん (all company stores) “Cookies (butter), and 9 other products” - Refund/recall

- Published: 2026-07-14T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035584&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n1652576
- Companies mentioned: おてんとさん

Facts:
- 10 types of cookies
- July 14, 2026

## メリーゴーランド “Premium Strawberry Milk Wafers” (sold by the ドン・キホーテグループ) - Refund/recall

- Published: 2026-07-09T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035589&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n1652581
- Companies mentioned: メリーゴーランド、ドン・キホーテグループ

Facts:
- Response start date: July 9, 2026

## エース “Kitano Selection Seasoned Ball-Shaped Konjac” - Refund/recall

- Published: 2026-07-03T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035583&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n1652575
- Companies mentioned: エース

Facts:
- Response start date: July 3, 2026

## グリケミ “Edible Soap Bubbles (Balls)” - Refund/recall

- Published: 2026-06-29T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035590&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n1652582
- Companies mentioned: グリケミ

Facts:
- Response start date: June 29, 2026

## U.S. S&P index closes lower; energy stocks gain against the trend.

- Published: 2026-07-23T05:45:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607230012.aspx
- anchor: #n1653051
- Companies mentioned: 標普500指數、道瓊工業指數、那斯達克指數、費城半導體指數

Facts:
- 道瓊工業指數 edged down 6.06 points, or 0.01%.
- 道瓊工業指數 edged down 6.06 points, or 0.01%, to close at 52218.58.
- 標普500指數 fell 10.24 points, or 0.14%.
- 標普500指數 fell 10.24 points, or 0.14%, to close at 7498.96.
- 那斯達克指數 dropped 146.31 points, or 0.57%.
- 那斯達克指數 dropped 146.31 points, or 0.57%, to close at 25690.90.
- 費城半導體指數 rose 54.50 points, or 0.44%.
- 費城半導體指數 rose 54.50 points, or 0.44%, to close at 12410.66.

## U.S. FCC adopts new rules banning the sale of Chinese-made critical hardware deemed a national security risk.

- Published: 2026-07-23T04:31:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607230011.aspx
- anchor: #n1652317
- Companies mentioned: 華為、中興通訊

Facts:
- Since 2022, devices made by companies on the list, including 華為, have been barred from applying for new authorizations.

## U.S. Secretary of State: Allowing Chinese coast guard vessels into U.S. waters would undermine strategic stability; 美國 opposes it.

- Published: 2026-07-23T04:09:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607230010.aspx
- anchor: #n1652316
- Companies mentioned: 美國、中國、台灣、東南亞國家協會、菲律賓、蘇聯、烏克蘭

Facts:
- 中國 President Xi Jinping may visit the U.S. in September.

## U.S., Japan, Australia and India foreign ministers meet to discuss bolstering support for ASEAN to counterbalance 中國.

- Published: 2026-07-23T03:51:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607230009.aspx
- anchor: #n1652193
- Companies mentioned: 四方安全對話、東南亞國家協會、ASEAN、中國

## NBA’s Miami Heat mistakenly post an announcement previewing a signing; speculation over LeBron James’ return heats up.

- Published: 2026-07-23T03:10:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607230008.aspx
- anchor: #n1652192
- Companies mentioned: NBA、マイアミ・ヒート、ロサンゼルス・レイカーズ、クリーブランド・キャバリアーズ、フィラデルフィア・76ers、BetOnline

Facts:
- As the 41-year-old veteran weighs where to play in the 24th season of his career.
- A livestream announcement for a “James signing press conference,” scheduled to air on July 27.
- July 24 is currently considered the most likely date.

## U.S. Senate committee passes bill to tighten restrictions on Chinese cars entering the U.S. market.

- Published: 2026-07-23T03:04:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607230007.aspx
- anchor: #n1652191
- Companies mentioned: 賓士、Mercedes-Benz、美國通用汽車、General Motors、凱迪拉克、Cadillac

Facts:
- The bill prohibits companies in which Chinese entities hold more than 15% of shares from selling vehicles in the U.S. market.
- 賓士, with nearly 20% passive investment from China.

## リコールの届出について（日野 日野プロフィア）

- Published: 2026-07-22T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/jidosha08_hh_005793.html
- anchor: #n1652837
- Companies mentioned: 日野自動車株式会社、日野、日野プロフィア

## Voluntary improvement measures (bracket for mounting an air-conditioning condenser on Hino vehicles)

- Published: 2026-07-22T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/jidosha08_hh_005794.html
- anchor: #n1652836
- Companies mentioned: 日野自動車株式会社、日野プロフィア

Facts:
- Total: 3 units
- Product shipment period

## Correction report concerning recall filing No. 5850

- Published: 2026-07-22T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/jidosha08_hh_005795.html
- anchor: #n1652835
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社モリタ、トヨタ

Facts:
- Recall filing No. 5850
- Total: 264 vehicles
- TEL: (03) 5253-8111

## First Joint Subcommittee Meeting on Consortium Business Models and Operations for the Implementation of Automated Logistics Roads Held — Discussions included an overview of the demonstration experiment

- Published: 2026-07-22T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/road01_hh_002118.html
- anchor: #n1652834
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省

Facts:
- Date and time: Friday, July 17, Reiwa 8, 13:00–14:00

## Demonstration Experiments Toward the Social Implementation of Automated Logistics Roads in FY Reiwa 8 — Applications Now Open for 2 Themes

- Published: 2026-07-22T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/road01_hh_002120.html
- anchor: #n1652833
- Companies mentioned: 国土技術政策総合研究所、成田国際空港株式会社

Facts:
- Experiments to be conducted through FY 2027
- Approximately 5 entities to be selected

## Meeting of Regional Construction Administration Division Directors and Others for the First Half of FY Reiwa 8 to Be Held — Discussions on issues with public works bidding systems in 8 regions nationwide

- Published: 2026-07-22T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/tochi_fudousan_kensetsugyo13_hh_000001_00355.html
- anchor: #n1652832
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、不動産・建設経済局建設業課入札制度企画指導室

Facts:
- 8 regions nationwide
- 年２回
- Approximately 76 trillion yen in fiscal year Reiwa ７
- There were approximately 480,000 construction businesses at the end of FY Reiwa 6
- The construction industry had 4.78 million workers on average in Reiwa 7
- 36.6% are aged 55 or older
- Those aged 29 or younger accounted for 11.9%
- Construction industry (production workers): +4.9%
- All occupations (¥25,834)
- Compared with March of Reiwa 7: +4.5%

## 日本銀行's holdings of government securities by issue

- Published: 2026-07-22T17:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 日本銀行
- Original: https://www.boj.or.jp/statistics/boj/other/mei/release/2026/mei260717.xlsx
- anchor: #n1652885
- Companies mentioned: 日本銀行、Bank of Japan

Facts:
- 2-year bonds 463 17666
- 5-year bonds 149 66733
- 10-year bonds 344 80279
- 20-year bonds 90 10443
- 30-year bonds 1 166
- 40-year bonds 1 4300
- 5-year Climate Transition Bonds 1 3210
- 10-year Climate Transition Bonds 1 3366
- Inflation-indexed bonds 22 9279

## 5th Briefing on the Climate Change-Related Market Function Survey

- Published: 2026-07-22T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 日本銀行
- Original: https://www.boj.or.jp/paym/m-climate/mcli260722a.htm
- anchor: #n1652887
- Companies mentioned: 日本銀行

Facts:
- July 21, 2026 (16:00–16:40)
- Climate Change-Related Market Function Survey (5th) Results [PDF 807KB]

## Business Report (as of July 20, Reiwa 8)

- Published: 2026-07-22T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 日本銀行
- Original: https://www.boj.or.jp/statistics/boj/other/acmai/release/2026/ac260720.htm
- anchor: #n1652886
- Companies mentioned: 日本銀行

Facts:
- Gold bullion
- Cash 1
- Government securities
- Corporate bonds 2
- Money trusts (exchange-traded funds linked to trust asset indices) 3
- Money trusts (real estate investment trusts held in trust) 4
- Loans
- Foreign exchange 5
- Agency accounts 6
- Miscellaneous accounts
- Total
- Banknotes issued
- Current account balances
- Other deposits 7
- Government deposits

## Japanese data for FSB repo statistics

- Published: 2026-07-22T08:50:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 日本銀行
- Original: https://www.boj.or.jp/statistics/bis/repo/index.htm
- anchor: #n1652888
- Companies mentioned: FSB、日銀

Facts:
- XLSX 249KB
- PDF 368KB

## Seeking a nickname for the symbol design for “Companies and Organizations Supporting the Principles of an Inclusive Society”

- Published: 2026-07-23T05:38:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006795.000052467.html
- anchor: #n1653050
- Companies mentioned: 東京都

Facts:
- The results are scheduled to be announced in mid-September of Reiwa 8 on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Welfare Bureau website and elsewhere.

## 株式会社メディアフュージョン recognized as an ORCID Certified Service Provider — Two-way integration of researcher information with ORCID

- Published: 2026-07-23T05:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000064.000155089.html
- anchor: #n1652572
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メディアフュージョン、ORCID、Microsoft 365、freee、kintone、Power BI

Facts:
- Recognized as an ORCID Certified Service Provider (CSP) on July 20, 2026

## New Laundrin’ commercial starring Sho Hirano released: “A Sense of Hope in the Air,” Mint Tea edition

- Published: 2026-07-23T04:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000654.000017718.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532948-en.html
- anchor: #n1652315
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ネイチャーラボ、ランドリン、PERIMETRON、Number_i、True Data、DIAMOND SNAP、ARTONE FILM、XOR

Facts:
- No. 1 in sales for 7 consecutive years
- Sales reach 1.1 million units

## [Koikeya Pride Potato New TV Commercial] Latest installment in the series starring Kento Yamazaki and Yuko Araki: Enjoy Koikeya Pride Potato to the tune of Ayumi Nakamura singing the classic “Volare”!

- Published: 2026-07-23T04:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001620.000003039.html
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532947-en.html
- anchor: #n1652314
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社湖池屋、木下一郎事務所、電通ZERO、電通、電通九州、DASH、なかじましんやオフィス

Facts:
- The commercials will begin airing sequentially nationwide (excluding some areas) from Saturday, July 25
- “Japan Has Pride,” “Savoring the Flavor: Yamazaki,” and “A Sense of Excitement: Araki” (15 seconds each)

## 美光中國最強對手要上市！98億美元IPO恐抽乾晶片股

- Published: 2026-07-23T04:00:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6543245
- anchor: #n1652194
- Companies mentioned: 長鑫存储、三星電子、SK海力士、美光、中芯國際、華虹半導体、長江存储、宇樹科技、国泰海通証券

Chinese memory chipmaker 長鑫存储 (CXMT) is conducting an IPO of up to $9.8 billion on the Shanghai STAR Market. The state is injecting huge sums into ETFs to stabilize the market, raising concerns about liquidity in AI and semiconductor stocks.

## 〈Earnings preview〉Has AI turned Intel around? Second-quarter revenue growth could be the fastest in six years; Apple orders in focus.

- Published: 2026-07-23T03:00:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6543080
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3532935-en.html
- anchor: #n1652071
- Companies mentioned: インテル、テスラ、アップル

インテル is scheduled to report its second-quarter earnings on July 23, with attention on AI demand and a recovery in CPU demand. Data center division sales are forecast to rise 36.4% year over year, while the possibility of chip manufacturing orders from アップル is also drawing market interest.

## 汽車價格戰被盯上？上海召集特斯拉、比亞迪等15家車廠談合規

- Published: 2026-07-23T02:30:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6543119
- anchor: #n1652072
- Companies mentioned: テスラ、比亜迪、小米、小鵬自動車、蔚来自動車、理想自動車、上汽集団、哔哩哔哩、小紅書

Shanghai authorities convened 15 automakers, including テスラ and 比亜迪, for a compliance meeting on pricing strategies and online marketing. The move is part of tighter regulation aimed at preventing market disruption and encouraging the dissemination of sound information.

## “Made in China” products labeled “Made in Taiwan”; towel ad fined for being misleading!

- Published: 2026-07-22T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公平交易委員會
- Original: https://www.ftc.gov.tw/internet/main/doc/docDetail.aspx?uid=126&docid=18471
- anchor: #n1652484
- Companies mentioned: 振航貿易工作室、蝦皮購物網站

Facts:
- A fine of NT$50,000

## 9 people fined a total of NT$2.3 million for operating OlyLife foreign multilevel marketing without filing!

- Published: 2026-07-22T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公平交易委員會
- Original: https://www.ftc.gov.tw/internet/main/doc/docDetail.aspx?uid=126&docid=18470
- anchor: #n1652483
- Companies mentioned: OlyLife

Facts:
- Total fines: NT$2.3 million.
- 9 people operated OlyLife foreign multilevel marketing without filing.

## Fair Trade Commission extends review period for Grab and foodpanda merger case to October 27, 115.

- Published: 2026-07-22T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公平交易委員會
- Original: https://www.ftc.gov.tw/internet/main/doc/docDetail.aspx?uid=126&docid=18469
- anchor: #n1652482
- Companies mentioned: Grab、foodpanda、Uber、UberEats、富胖達股份有限公司

Facts:
- Extend the review period by 60 working days, to Oct. 27, 115
- Uber holds a 13% stake in Grab.

## 115年鄉（鎮、市）長、直轄市山地原住民區長、鄉（鎮、市）民代表、直轄市山地原住民區民代表、村（里）長選舉候選人登記應繳納保證金數額

- Published: 2026-07-22T18:48:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央選舉委員會
- Original: https://web.cec.gov.tw/central/article/63339
- anchor: #n1652747
- Companies mentioned: 直轄市、縣（市）選舉委員會

Facts:
- The deposit for candidates for township, town and city chief is NT$100,000.
- 直轄市山地原住民區長選舉候選人保證金10萬元
- The deposit for candidates for township, town and city representative is NT$30,000.
- 直轄市山地原住民區民代表選舉候選人保證金3萬元
- The deposit for village and borough chief candidates is NT$30,000.
- 直轄市長選舉候選人保證金降為120萬元
- 直轄市議員選舉候選人保證金降為16萬元
- The deposit for candidates for county and city chief is reduced to NT$160,000.
- The deposit for candidates for county and city councilor is reduced to NT$100,000.

## 台新綜合證券股份有限公司: Penalty case for 台新綜合證券股份有限公司 violating securities management laws and regulations (Financial Supervisory Commission Securities Penalty No. 1150383460).

- Published: 2026-07-21T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 金融監督管理委員會
- Original: https://www.fsc.gov.tw/ch/home.jsp?id=131&parentpath=0,2&mcustomize=multimessages_view.jsp&dataserno=202607220001&dtable=Penalty
- anchor: #n1652512
- Companies mentioned: 台新綜合證券股份有限公司、金融監督管理委員會

## Can lemon juice and 愛克痰 neutralize benzo[a]pyrene toxins?

- Published: 2026-07-22T18:31:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心
- Original: https://tfc-taiwan.org.tw/fact-check-reports/no-evidence-lemon-juice-nac-detox-bap
- anchor: #n1652995
- Companies mentioned: 愛克痰

Facts:
- Published: 2026-07-22
- Report No.: 4236