# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-23 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 6 of 7

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 536 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 153 items from 3 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## “SODA × Pickzy Shohei Komatsu Online Lottery” is now available through Pia's online lottery service Pickzy (ピクジー)! Every entry wins limited-edition merchandise or content!

- Published: 2026-07-23T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004265.000011710.html
- anchor: #n1657504
- Companies mentioned: ぴあ株式会社、SODA、Pickzy

Facts:
- Special price: 1,100 yen (1,000 yen before tax)
- 販売価格：880円(税込)/1回 8,800円(税込)/10回

## 「フィジカルAI時代の中国テック企業の生存戦略」と題して、大阪経済法科大学 経営学部 教授 岡野 寿彦氏によるセミナーを2026年8月27日(木)に開催!!

- Published: 2026-07-23T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004574.000032407.html
- anchor: #n1657503
- Companies mentioned: 大阪経済法科大学、ファーウェイ、UBTECH Robotics、地平線機器人、Ehang、新社会システム総合研究所、SSK

Facts:
- Thursday, August 27, 2026
- 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Archive access (２ weeks
- Approximately 500 events organized annually
- more than 28 years since its founding

## [Event Report] A step toward nurturing future chefs! A food education event for parents and children, “Cooking Basics for Elementary Schoolers,” held to celebrate the book's publication at レストラン「Cassolo」 (Toranomon, Tokyo)

- Published: 2026-07-23T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004959.000003670.html
- anchor: #n1657502
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社クリーク・アンド・リバー社、株式会社Chef’s value、株式会社高橋書店、アヤキッチン合同会社、レストラン「Cassolo」

Facts:
- Total number of entries
- Number of participants on the day

## All 3 products in the fully ripened Nanko-ume “Yoshimoto Ume” line go on sale!

- Published: 2026-07-23T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005203.000029501.html
- anchor: #n1657501
- Companies mentioned: 吉本興業、梅ボーイズ、株式会社ミモナ

Facts:
- [Price] 1,500 yen (tax included)
- [Price] 1,150 yen (tax included)
- [Price] 780 yen (tax included)
- [Net weight] 280 g
- [Net weight] 140 g
- [Net weight] 50 g

## 『デタリキZ 特別防衛局隊員の日常』にて7月24日(金)0:00よりアニメ『悶えてよ、アダムくん』とのコラボ開催！

- Published: 2026-07-23T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006392.000032953.html
- anchor: #n1657500
- Companies mentioned: 合同会社EXNOA、DMM GAMES、Animefesta、SUISEISHA Inc

Facts:
- A chance to get up to 3,000 gems!
- Get a total of 1,000 gems and a 10-pull collaboration gacha ticket!
- A special-value pack is now on sale, offering a total of 3,000 gems and a 10-pull gacha ticket guaranteed to yield an SSR+ costume.

## 「知の熱帯を創り出す」紙の雑誌『Tropic（トロピック）』が本当にアツすぎる！第2号が一気に80ページ増のフルカラー256ページ、2200円（税別）で講談社より８月24日に発刊！

- Published: 2026-07-23T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008696.000001719.html
- anchor: #n1657499
- Companies mentioned: 講談社、ACIDMAN、Travis Japan

Facts:
- 2,200 yen (before tax)

## WOWOW will broadcast and stream footage of the Nippon Budokan show, the finale of sumika's nationwide tour, in September! A 2-month special will also include a program going behind the scenes of the tour. A message submission campaign is also underway ahead of filming!

- Published: 2026-07-23T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008859.000001355.html
- anchor: #n1657498
- Companies mentioned: sumika、WOWOW、株式会社WOWOW

Facts:
- All 29 shows on the tour sold out immediately
- Their 11th single, “Honto”
- 2026年7月23日(木)午後0:00～2026年7月25日(土)午後11:59
- sumika, formed in 2013

## 【夏休みの勉強を応援！】豪華賞品が当たる「大学受験ムビスタ」Xキャンペーンがスタート！

- Published: 2026-07-23T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009240.000002535.html
- anchor: #n1657497
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 学研ホールディングス、株式会社 Gakken、大学受験ムビスタ

Facts:
- Cumulative circulation has surpassed 750,000 copies
- Movie Study Summer Course 2026 archive streaming ticket (worth 16,500 yen)
- Sunday, July 19–Sunday, August 23, 2026
- Tuesday, August 25
- Capital: 50 million yen
- Capital: ¥19,817 million
- Revenue: ¥199.1 billion
- Consolidated subsidiaries: 82

## “TV Anime Ace of the Diamond actⅡ -Second Season- POP UP SHOP in AMNIBUS STORE -blue-” announced!

- Published: 2026-07-23T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009287.000016064.html
- anchor: #n1657496
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アルマビアンカ、AMNIBUS STORE -blue-、AMNIBUS、アニメイト、MAGNET by SHIBUYA109

Facts:
- The “TV Anime Ace of the Diamond actⅡ -Second Season- POP UP SHOP in AMNIBUS STORE -blue-” will be held at AMNIBUS STORE -blue- starting Friday, August 14, 2026.
- 開催期間:2026年8月14日(金)～2026年8月30日(日)
- Single item: ¥605 (tax included) / BOX: ¥6,050 (tax included)
- Single item: ¥275 (tax included) / BOX: ¥6,600 (tax included)
- Single item: ¥715 (tax included) / BOX: ¥7,150 (tax included)
- Single item: ¥275 (tax included) / BOX: ¥7,150 (tax included)
- Single item: 275 yen (tax included) / BOX: 7,150 yen (tax

## “Kirarin☆Revolution POP UP SHOP in TOWER RECORDS” announced!

- Published: 2026-07-23T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009311.000016064.html
- anchor: #n1657495
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アルマビアンカ、タワーレコード株式会社、AMNIBUS、アニメイト

Facts:
- Event period: Friday, August 14–Sunday, August 23, 2026
- TOWER RECORDS Shibuya Store, Umeda NU Chayamachi Store, 2 stores in total, and TOWER RECORDS Online
- ※タワーレコード オンラインのみ販売開始は10:00からとなります。
- Single item: ¥605 (tax included) / BOX: ¥4,840 (tax included)
- Individual item: ¥275 (tax included) / BOX: ¥5,500 (tax included)
- Single item: 880 yen (tax included) / BOX: 7,040 yen (tax included)
- Price: ¥4,950 each (tax included)

## 「『劇場版 PSYCHO-PASS サイコパス PROVIDENCE』アニメイト先行予約キャンペーン」が開催決定！

- Published: 2026-07-23T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009314.000016064.html
- anchor: #n1657494
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アルマビアンカ、AMNIBUS、アニメイト

Facts:
- Single item: ¥605 (tax included)
- BOX: 4,840 yen (tax included)
- Single item: 275 yen (tax included)
- BOX: ¥4,400 (tax included)
- Single item: 715 yen (tax included)
- BOX: 5,720 yen (tax included)
- Price: 1,980 yen each (tax included)
- Price: 3,300 yen each (tax included)
- Price: 1,100 yen each (tax included)
- Price: 3,960 yen each (including tax)
- Single item: ¥880 (tax included)
- BOX: 17,600 yen (tax included)
- Single item: 660 yen (tax included)

## Just ahead of its July 30 release! Latest news on Palworld Official Card Game revealed all at once, including the appointment of official influencers and details on upcoming products and tournaments

- Published: 2026-07-23T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009638.000014827.html
- anchor: #n1657493
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブシロード、新日本プロレス

Facts:
- 2026年7月30日(木)に、日本語版・英語版・簡体字版の3言語で世界同時発売となる第1弾商品「パルパゴスの夜明け」をご紹介しました。
- “Sleeve & Card Set Vol.1,” releasing Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, was introduced.
- We introduced the 2nd booster pack, “LEGENDS AWAKEN: The Legend Awakens,” going on sale Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.
- 2 trial decks: scheduled for release Friday, Dec. 18, 2026
- 3rd booster pack: scheduled for release Friday, Jan. 29, 2027
- Workshops for the Palworld Official Card Game are currently being held at more than 120 card shops across Japan.
- The cumulative number of participants in Japan and overseas has exceeded 10,000.
- Prize: 10 people will be selected by lottery to receive 5,000 “Eraberu Pay” points on the spot!

## An online lottery featuring Kotonoha Akane and Aoi is here! New illustrations by ユメのオワリ!

- Published: 2026-07-23T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019740.000007006.html
- anchor: #n1657492
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、ユメのオワリ、A.I.VOICE、くじ引き堂

Facts:
- Sales period: July 30, 2026 (Thu.) 12:00–Aug. 27, 2026 (Thu.) 11:59
- 販売価格：1回 770円(税込)※別途発送手数料が掛かります。
- 3 people will be selected by lottery to receive the “B Prize: Complete Set of 3 Acrylic Stand Figures.”

## An online lottery for Dengeki Bunko’s popular work “Even If It’s a Replica, I Still Fall in Love” is now available on くじ引き堂! Packed with lavish prizes featuring illustrations from the original work!!

- Published: 2026-07-23T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019767.000007006.html
- anchor: #n1657491
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、くじ引き堂

Facts:
- Sales period: July 30, 2026 (Thu.) 12:00–Aug. 27, 2026 (Thu.) 11:59
- 販売価格：1回 770円(税込)※別途発送手数料が掛かります。

## An online lottery featuring newly drawn illustrations from the TV anime “I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day” is now available on くじ引き堂!!

- Published: 2026-07-23T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019784.000007006.html
- anchor: #n1657490
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、くじ引き堂

Facts:
- Sales period: July 30, 2026 (Thu.) 12:00–Aug. 27, 2026 (Thu.) 11:59
- 販売価格：1回 770円(税込)※別途発送手数料が掛かります。

## 「貞本義行画集 EVANGELION」【限定版】が2026年11月10日（火）に刊行予定！ 描き下ろしの【ミニ色紙】（計4枚）のイラストを大公開!!

- Published: 2026-07-23T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019786.000007006.html
- anchor: #n1657489
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、貞本義行

Facts:
- A substantial volume of approximately 200 pages
- List price: 17,600 yen (16,000 yen before tax)
- The 4 illustrations feature Shinji, Rei, Asuka, and Kaworu

## The 1/6.5-scale Rias Gremory and Akeno Himejima figures from “High School DxD” 15th Anniversary ver. are back in redesigned packaging! Preorders open Thursday, July 23!

- Published: 2026-07-23T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019797.000007006.html
- anchor: #n1657488
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、KDcolle（KADOKAWAコレクション）、ファンタジア文庫編集部

Facts:
- 1/6.5 scale
- Approx. 285 mm in height
- Approx. 180 mm wide
- Approx. 171 mm tall
- Price: 36,850 yen
- Preorders are scheduled to close on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026
- Scheduled delivery: February 2027

## Update how you connect with society and foster practice and co-creation—“empublic Studio,” a hub for learning and exchange that supports putting social initiatives into practice, has been renewed!

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:57:23+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000059854.html
- anchor: #n1657433
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エンパブリック、empublic Studio

Facts:
- Approximately 200 participants
- Renewal every 6 months
- 4,950 yen including tax/6 months
- 55,000 yen including tax (6 months)
- 88,000 yen including tax (6 months)

## JINGS to exhibit at “TECHNO-FRONTIER 2026”—showcasing an AI agent that reduces oversights in design reviews

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:56:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000138636.html
- anchor: #n1657434
- Companies mentioned: JINGS、日本能率協会、グローリー株式会社、シスメックス株式会社、Astemo株式会社、株式会社タダノ

Facts:
- July 15 (Wed.) through 17 (Fri.), 2026
- September 9–11, 2026

## Furupla, founded 86 years ago, launches “Marvelous Foaming Spray,” an alkaline-cleaner-compatible foam sprayer resistant to disinfectants and deodorizing chemicals

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:55:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000163109.html
- anchor: #n1657435
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フルプラ、株式会社事業承継機構

Facts:
- Capacity: 2 types, 500 cc and 1,000 cc
- Nozzle lengths: 2 sizes, 10 cm and 20 cm
- Sales will begin at retailers nationwide on Sept. 14, 2026.
- “Marvelous Spray,” a spray bottle compatible with alkaline cleaners, launched in 2019
- In April 2024, the company received business succession investment and support from 株式会社事業承継機構 and made a fresh start.
- In July of the same year, it moved its headquarters from Taito Ward, Tokyo, to Hanyu, Saitama Prefecture, and now manufactures spray bottles, oil cans, oil jugs, sprayers, bicycle pumps, and other products at its own factory in the city.
- Founded in April 1940.

## “Everyone’s Disaster Preparedness Warehouse” launches its first regional disaster preparedness project through collaboration among industry, academia, government, and residents. Students from 福山市立大学 will work with local communities, businesses, and government to consider stockpiled supplies and install a disaster preparedness warehouse.

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:53:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000152523.html
- anchor: #n1657436
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人みんなの防災倉庫普及協会、福山市立大学、福山通運株式会社

Facts:
- 8 students from 福山市立大学
- A population of approximately 450,000

## [Atami City] Summer in Atami isn’t over yet! How to spend an energetic evening: recommended Atami travel information for September 2026

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000169670.html
- anchor: #n1657441
- Companies mentioned: 熱海市観光協会、伊豆山温泉観光協会、多賀観光協会、アタミロープウェイ、富士急マリンリゾート、ATAMI BAY RESORT KORAKUEN、熱海シーサイド スパ＆リゾート

Facts:
- Atami’s famous fireworks display over the sea is held more than 15 times a year.
- In September, it will be held on Sunday, the 13th, bringing a spectacular close to summer.
- Admission: 1,500 yen for adults, 900 yen for children

## [株式会社ipe] Launches “ChatGPT Advertising Management Service,” leveraging expertise gained through LLMO support and Web ad management, to help clients gain a first-mover advantage in the new era of advertising channels

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000063.000145103.html
- anchor: #n1657440
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ipe、ChatGPT、Google、Meta、Gemini、AKARUMI

Facts:
- We have supported more than 500 companies to date
- For more than 13 years

## Sponsors alpine skier Karen Onorizato, who is aiming for the 2030 Winter Olympics

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000076.000054807.html
- anchor: #n1657439
- Companies mentioned: マイポックス株式会社

Facts:
- Athlete 小野里佳恋 (16 years old
- Exceeding 100 km/h
- Securities code: 5381

## サマンサタバサプチチョイスの2026 Autumn Collectionからリボンモチーフにバイカラーが入った、リボン好きにはたまらないアイテムが登場！

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000509.000047990.html
- anchor: #n1657438
- Companies mentioned: サマンサタバサプチチョイス、株式会社サマンサタバサジャパンリミテッド、Samantha Thavasa Japan Limited

Facts:
- Pass case\14,300-
- Wallet\22,000-
- Long wallet\24,200-

## 『劇場版「鬼滅の刃」無限城編 第一章 猗窩座再来』第4弾キービジュアルを立体化。「胡蝶しのぶ」と「童磨」が対峙する緊迫の瞬間を再現。

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003675.000025615.html
- anchor: #n1657437
- Companies mentioned: あみあみ、大網株式会社、クレーネル、株式会社ピンポイント

Facts:
- Suggested price: ¥16,500 (tax included)
- Release date: March 2027
- Approx. 180 mm tall (non-scale)

## Japan Wine Competition 2026で「ＳＵＮＴＯＲＹ ＦＲＯＭ ＦＡＲＭ 信州富士見町産 甲州 ブリュット ２０２３」が金賞を受賞

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:49:21+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001569.000042435.html
- anchor: #n1657442
- Companies mentioned: サントリー、Japan Wine Competition、SUNTORY FROM FARM Online Shop

Facts:
- ３５ prefectures
- １５８ wineries
- A total of ８８６ entries
- Of those, ３７ entries

## Skylark newly added to the constituents of the “Nikkei Moat Stock Index”—recognized as a company with a strong ability to generate cash

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:48:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000677.000017486.html
- anchor: #n1657443
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社すかいらーくホールディングス、日本経済新聞社

Facts:
- More than 3,000 stores
- 1,000億円以上

## [High demand among major companies, the shipping industry, and megabanks] The cumulative number of companies adopting original painting and art production services has exceeded 500! Memorable art helps put an end to generic gifts and commemorative items

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:47:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000016000.html
- anchor: #n1657444
- Companies mentioned: thisis株式会社、株式会社 三菱UFJ銀行、株式会社 三菱UFJ信託銀行、株式会社みずほ銀行、株式会社りそな銀行、商船三井ドライバルク株式会社、住友重機械マリンエンジニアリング株式会社、川崎汽船株式会社、積水ハウス株式会社、UDS株式会社、カーマトラスト株式会社、クオルエリアマネジメント株式会社、シマダグループ株式会社、パナソニックホームズ株式会社、榊󠄀原記念病院、医療法人博侑会吉岡医院、リオン株式会社、フォレストワン株式会社、日本コカ･コーラ株式会社、ネットワンシステムズ株式会社、全国農業協同組合連合会、キャタピラージャパン合同会社、サンメッセ株式会社、ジャパンフードサプライ株式会社、ブライト・チルドレンズ・プロダクツ・インタナショナル・ジャパン株式会社、名南Ｍ＆Ａ株式会社、量子科学技術研究開発機構、地方競馬全国協会、損害保険ジャパン株式会社、日本コンベンションサービス株式会社、株式会社テレパック、株式会社ビィ・フォアード、株式会社ラクト・ジャパン、株式会社大広WEDO、SmileyWorld社

Facts:
- Annual orders reached a record high of 120
- The cumulative number of client companies has exceeded 500
- Orders for paintings commemorating shipbuilding reached 200% of the previous year

## A new option for partner sales: the “AI worker.” 株式会社パートナープロップ launches “aiboo,” an AI partner sales service

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:46:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000044.000136720.html
- anchor: #n1657445
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社パートナープロップ、帝国データバンク、厚生労働省、中小企業庁

Facts:
- 52.3% of companies report a shortage of full-time employees
- Global market size: ¥38 trillion

## The first lineup announcement for “méli mélo osaka,” one of the largest local culture expos in Kansai, includes a market with approximately 150 vendors and 3 acts: Scha Dara Parr, FNCY, and Umeda Cypher!

- Published: 2026-07-23T11:46:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004269.000011710.html
- anchor: #n1657446
- Companies mentioned: ぴあ株式会社、株式会社グリーンズコーポレーション、服部緑地スマイルパートナーズ

Facts:
- Ticket for even more shopping - ¥13,800
- Ticket for even more shopping - ¥9,800
- General admission (includes shopping vouchers) - ¥5,800
- Elementary and junior high school student ticket (no shopping vouchers) - ¥500

## Established a corporate philosophy to open up the future of the crewed space industry

- Published: 2026-07-17T12:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000157170.html
- anchor: #n1657679
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日本低軌道社中、ISS、HTV-X

Facts:
- Looking toward 2035
- Since its establishment in July 2024

## 三省堂書店×まちキャラが「書店×ホビー」の新店舗モデルを展開 本とホビーを融合した体験型店舗が千葉駅前に誕生。7月24日プレオープン・7月25日グランドオープン

- Published: 2026-07-17T10:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000135288.html
- anchor: #n1657982
- Companies mentioned: 三省堂書店、マッチングワールド株式会社、まちキャラ

Facts:
- The approximately 63-tsubo store
- also features a 32-seat gaming area
- まちキャラ currently operates 5 stores, mainly in the Tokyo metropolitan area

## Wang Yi skips ASEAN Plus Three foreign ministers’ meeting; vice foreign minister to attend in his place

- Published: 2026-07-23T14:50:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607230145.aspx
- anchor: #n1658285
- Companies mentioned: 东南亚国家协会、日本、韩国、中国

Facts:
- The ASEAN Plus Three framework was launched against the backdrop of the 1997 Asian financial crisis

## Abandoned in a sweet potato field 31 years ago, the baby girl gives a pig to the tribe in gratitude for saving her life

- Published: 2026-07-23T14:50:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607230144.aspx
- anchor: #n1658286
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、台東馬偕醫院

Facts:
- 31 years ago
- Gives 1 pig
- 31 years old this year

## Saudi oil tanker attacked in Red Sea; 伊朗 says it stopped 3 ships from passing through the Strait of Hormuz

- Published: 2026-07-23T14:49:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607230143.aspx
- anchor: #n1658287
- Companies mentioned: 沙烏地阿拉伯、伊朗、葉門叛軍「青年運動」、沙烏地新聞社、伊朗伊斯蘭革命衛隊

Facts:
- Stopped 3 oil tankers from passing through the Strait of Hormuz

## Deadly fire in Peru claims 10 lives; president-elect 藤森惠子: A terrible tragedy

- Published: 2026-07-23T14:47:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607230142.aspx
- anchor: #n1658280
- Companies mentioned: INDECI、藤森惠子、Oscar Arriola、John Lujan、Gina Vilchez

Facts:
- Killed 10 people
- 2 houses destroyed by fire
- Another 2 people were injured
- The dead included 5 adults and 5 children
- 9 of the dead were from the same family
- 5 of them were minors
- There were 17 of us in all
- 10 people killed
- 7 people rescued

## 台積電 rallied NT$5 late in the session; Taiwan stocks swung 749 points and closed up 25 points

- Published: 2026-07-23T14:46:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607230141.aspx
- anchor: #n1658281
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯發科、鴻海、日月光投控、台光電、聯電、國巨

Facts:
- Taiwan stocks swung 749.06 points today
- The weighted index briefly topped the 45000-point mark, reaching 45089.82 points
- The index hit an intraday low of 44340.76 points
- Taiwan stocks closed at 44850.81 points
- Up 25.03 points
- Trading value totaled NT$892.515 billion
- 台積電 closed at NT$2405 today
- Up NT$5
- Market capitalization: NT$62.36 trillion
- Contributed about 39 points to the broader market
- The overall electronics index rose 0.14%

## Taiwan stocks rose 25.03 points

- Published: 2026-07-23T14:45:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607230140.aspx
- anchor: #n1658282
- Companies mentioned: 群創、緯創、群益臺灣加權正2、主動統一升級50、台塑、台鎔科技、凌華、精聯、嘉基、中福、冠西電、和成、台勝科、揚博、力山

Facts:
- To 44850.81 points
- Up 0.06%
- 成交金額新台幣8925.15億元
- The weighted index opened at 44899.04 points
- The intraday high was 45089.82 points
- The low was 44340.76 points
- The index excluding financial stocks stood at 40275.32 points
- Up 28.89 points
- Kiln stocks fell 0.64%
- Food stocks rose 0.61%
- Petrochemical stocks fell 2.01%
- Textile stocks fell 0.26%
- Electrical and machinery stocks rose 0.13%
- Paper stocks rose 0.12%

## Changhua’s Xihu residents oppose biogas center; county government says it will proceed in accordance with the law

- Published: 2026-07-23T14:43:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607230139.aspx
- anchor: #n1658283
- Companies mentioned: 彰化縣政府、高等行政法院

Facts:
- The site is more than 1 hectare of agricultural land in a specially designated agricultural zone

## AI bus stop assistant goes live in Taipei and New Taipei; scan a code to ask questions

- Published: 2026-07-23T14:42:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607230138.aspx
- anchor: #n1658284
- Companies mentioned: 台北市公車聯營管理委員會、新北市公共汽車客運商業同業公會、台北市交通局、新北市交通局

Facts:
- More than 12,000 stops in Taipei and New Taipei
- Nearly 800 million to 1 billion queries each year

## New senior driver’s license rules highlight hearing-loss risks; dementia risk is 5 times higher

- Published: 2026-07-23T14:39:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607230137.aspx
- anchor: #n1658257
- Companies mentioned: 中華民國聽力師公會全國聯合會

Facts:
- Dementia risk is 5 times higher than for the general population
- There are about 450,000 people with potential hearing loss in Taiwan
- Fewer than 140,000 people have officially registered disabilities

## Blue camp to take to Ketagalan Boulevard; Pan Meng-an: We should approach the issue humbly, and the central and local governments should work together on food safety

- Published: 2026-07-23T14:38:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607230136.aspx
- anchor: #n1658258
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、中央社、監察院、立法院、行政院、衛福部、台中市政府、中聯油廠、民進黨、台糖

Facts:
- Pay 台糖 NT$170 million in compensation

## 泰國台灣電影展遭施壓 李遠：中國非常害怕文化力量

- Published: 2026-07-23T14:34:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202607230135.aspx
- anchor: #n1658256
- Companies mentioned: 泰國台灣電影展、台灣文化部、中國駐泰大使館、鮮新聞英文報、2026漫畫博覽會、李安、常勝

Facts:
- A single one of his books can be translated into the languages of more than 10 countries.

## 中聯油脂 plant manager held pending a request for detention, then released on an additional NT$1 million bail; Taichung prosecutors appeal

- Published: 2026-07-23T14:26:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607230134.aspx
- anchor: #n1658226
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂、福壽實業、福懋油脂、泰山企業

Facts:
- Released on NT$1 million bail
- Bail set at NT$20 million.
- 50至2000萬元不等金額交保候傳
- Each released on bail of NT$1 million.

## 東方風能完成台電二期海纜建置 啟航歐洲奪6年訂單

- Published: 2026-07-23T14:24:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607230133.aspx
- anchor: #n1658227
- Companies mentioned: 東方風能、台電、DeepOcean、中華電信

Facts:
- 6-year contract
- Offshore wind power will account for 75% of revenue this year
- About 25% this year
- 4 tenths
- Order visibility has reached about 70%

## Su Chiao-hui praises local-central cooperation on food safety; Lee Szu-chuan invites her to Ketagalan Boulevard

- Published: 2026-07-23T14:21:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607230132.aspx
- anchor: #n1658228
- Companies mentioned: 報連淨、PoolPool滑板俱樂部

Facts:
- July 25

## 波音 sale of 200 aircraft nears collapse; Beijing wants long-term parts guarantees from the U.S.

- Published: 2026-07-23T14:18:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607230131.aspx
- anchor: #n1658229
- Companies mentioned: 波音、Boeing

Facts:
- The deal is estimated to be worth between $17 billion and $19 billion

## Demolition of the pedestrian bridge at Taipei’s Sanxing Elementary School to begin on the 27th; traffic controls on Keelung Road and Guangfu South Road

- Published: 2026-07-23T14:13:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607230130.aspx
- anchor: #n1658225
- Companies mentioned: 台北市工務局新建工程處、中央社

Facts:
- Demolition costs are about NT$24.32 million
- 三興國小天橋在民國74年竣工

## Rough seas disrupt ferry services to and from Lanyu and Green Island starting on the 24th

- Published: 2026-07-23T14:07:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607230129.aspx
- anchor: #n1658121
- Companies mentioned: 台東客輪業者

Facts:
- 25th
- 3:30 p.m. on the 24th
- 10:30 a.m. on the 25th

## LPG tanker overturns on exit ramp in Tongxiao, Miaoli; driver extricated and taken to hospital

- Published: 2026-07-23T14:06:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607230128.aspx
- anchor: #n1658122
- Companies mentioned: 苗栗縣消防局、苗栗縣警察局通霄分局

Facts:
- 苗栗縣消防局 received a report at around 8 a.m.

## Mobile network slowdown drill; Cho Jung-tai: Build resilience and a preparedness mindset

- Published: 2026-07-23T14:06:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607230127.aspx
- anchor: #n1658123
- Companies mentioned: 行政院、通傳會、三大電信業者

Facts:
- The urban resilience exercises are planned for 14 counties and cities in central and northern Taiwan
- In central Taiwan, from 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on August 10
- In northern Taiwan, from 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on August 13

## NTU Hospital joins U.S. regenerative medicine project to develop autologous kidney cell therapy

- Published: 2026-07-23T14:06:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607230126.aspx
- anchor: #n1658124
- Companies mentioned: 台大醫院、美國ARPA-H、美國芝加哥大學醫學中心、方圓細胞生醫、國家實驗研究院國家生物模式中心

Facts:
- Taiwan has more than 90,000 dialysis patients
- More than 8,000 people in Taiwan are waiting for kidney transplants
- Only 300 cases have been completed in Taiwan
- It takes an average of 5 years to receive a kidney transplant
- The cells can be cultivated and expanded ten thousandfold in 1 or 2 months

## 商研院 and 捷克台灣商會 sign MOU to help drone industry expand into Central and Eastern Europe

- Published: 2026-07-23T14:05:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607230125.aspx
- anchor: #n1658116
- Companies mentioned: 商研院、捷克台灣商會、捷克理工大學、財政部統計處

Facts:
- Whole-drone exports reached US$115.85 million in the first quarter of this year
- Exports to Czechia were worth about US$100 million
- Ukraine produces drones in Poland and Czechia; 4 Ukrainian companies manufacture drones in Czechia
- Czechia also has 16 local drone companies
- More than 20 Czech companies are working with Taiwan on drones

## BWF中國羽球賽 周天成勝奈良岡功大晉級8強

- Published: 2026-07-23T14:05:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607230124.aspx
- anchor: #n1658117
- Companies mentioned: BWF、中央社

Facts:
- Won 21-13, 21-15
- Chou Tien-chen, ranked No. 6 in the BWF men’s singles rankings
- World No. 10 Kodai Naraoka
- Ended a 2-match losing streak
- Leads their head-to-head 5-2
- In their last 2 meetings
- His previous win came at the Japan Open in August 2024
- Won 21-18, 21-13

## 3A Taiwan matchup: Lin Yu-min pitches 5.1 innings for the win; Fei Chai-de draws a walk

- Published: 2026-07-23T14:02:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607230123.aspx
- anchor: #n1658118
- Companies mentioned: 響尾蛇隊、水手隊、亞利桑那響尾蛇隊、西雅圖水手隊、美國職棒小聯盟（MiLB）

Facts:
- Lin Yu-min gave up 3 runs in 5.1 innings
- The Diamondbacks won 10-7
- ERA after the game: 5.98
- Postgame batting average: 2成73

## Green lawmakers call for legislation on the share of seats for people with disabilities at major performances to ensure equal participation

- Published: 2026-07-23T14:00:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607230122.aspx
- anchor: #n1658119
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、文化部、數位發展部、衛福部、台灣身心障礙兒童權利促進會

Facts:
- Urge 文化部 to convene a meeting to discuss the issue within 2 months
- More than 95% of performance venues currently comply with the regulations

## Taiwan’s quality agricultural products arrive at food expo; 500 servings of premium eel offered free

- Published: 2026-07-23T13:59:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607230121.aspx
- anchor: #n1658120
- Companies mentioned: 台灣農業館、長盈海味屋、天然茶莊、小半天風味餐坊、富比世、田野勤學、口湖鄉農會、農遊超市

Facts:
- 30 carefully selected brands from “Tian Mama” and “young farmers”
- Offering the public 500 servings of premium eel for free
- Get a NT$50 food voucher for every NT$500 spent
- Spend 千, get 百
- Spend NT$5000 and get NT$1000
- Limited to 1500 servings per day

## Pan Men-an leads Control Yuan commissioner nominees on visit to Han Kuo-yu; says operations must continue until constitutional amendments are made

- Published: 2026-07-23T13:59:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607230120.aspx
- anchor: #n1658114
- Companies mentioned: 總統府、監察院、立法院、第7屆監察委員提名審薦小組

Facts:
- A total of 328 government agencies, organizations, schools and political parties were asked in writing to recommend candidates
- The current Control Yuan members’ terms expire on July 31 this year
- Hopes to complete the review before the statutory deadline at the end of August

## Cheng Ming-chien: Seizure of real estate belonging to 四 companies in the 中聯 Oil case, worth NT$126 million, approved

- Published: 2026-07-23T13:56:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607230119.aspx
- anchor: #n1658115
- Companies mentioned: 中聯、福壽、福懋、泰山

Facts:
- 新台幣1億2600餘元
- Worth more than NT$200 million
- A fine of NT$165.2 million
- NT$6 million
- A fine of NT$171.2 million
- NT$3 million
- NT$9 million

## Temperatures in Japan top 40 degrees for 3 straight days; heatstroke hospitalizations exceed 10,000

- Published: 2026-07-23T13:52:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607230118.aspx
- anchor: #n1657986
- Companies mentioned: 日本氣象廳、TBS電視台、朝日電視台、日本總務省消防廳

Facts:
- Mie Prefecture records 40.4 degrees Celsius
- Kuwana, Mie Prefecture, recorded a high of 40.6 degrees Celsius yesterday
- More than 10,000 people in Japan hospitalized for heatstroke or suspected heatstroke
- Preliminary estimates show 10,857 people were hospitalized for heatstroke or suspected heatstroke
- Among them, 62% were aged 65 or older
- 14 people died among those hospitalized
- Osaka Prefecture: 1041 people
- Aichi Prefecture: 797 people
- Tokyo: 783 people
- 4580 people the previous week
- Hospitalizations from the 13th to the 19th of this month were 2.4 times the 4580 recorded the previous week
- Homes were the most common location, accounting for 41.7%

## Chiayi County releases new “100 Questions About Our Hometown” 2.0 book to deepen local identity

- Published: 2026-07-23T13:46:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607230117.aspx
- anchor: #n1657983
- Companies mentioned: 嘉義縣政府

Facts:
- Each of the 18 townships and cities has its own book
- Version 1.0 was officially released in 111
- The “100 Questions About Our Hometown” 2.0 project was launched at the end of 113

## 明報：前香港民主黨主席已入境英國 預期不會被遣返

- Published: 2026-07-23T13:43:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607230116.aspx
- anchor: #n1657984
- Companies mentioned: 香港民主黨、英國泰晤士報、英國內政部

Facts:
- He will be deported to Hong Kong within 7 days
- Wu Chi-wai was sentenced to 4 years and 5 months in prison in 2024 over his involvement in the Hong Kong pro-democracy primaries case

## 珠寶竊案9個月後 法國羅浮宮阿波羅長廊重新開放

- Published: 2026-07-23T13:43:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607230115.aspx
- anchor: #n1657985
- Companies mentioned: 羅浮宮、凡爾賽宮

Facts:
- Worth US$102 million
- About NT$3.3 billion

## 楊博軒/胡綾芳逆轉勝 晉級BWF中國羽球賽8強

- Published: 2026-07-23T13:39:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607230114.aspx
- anchor: #n1657968
- Companies mentioned: BWF、世界羽球總會、霜上雄一、保原彩夏、葉宏蔚、詹又蓁、德查蓬、素比莎拉

Facts:
- 14-21
- 21-15
- 21-19
- Surge 5 places in the 世界羽球總會（BWF）world rankings
- World No. 15
- World No. 13
- 11-11
- Score 6 straight points
- 19-17
- Scored 4 consecutive points
- 19-21
- 11-21
- 8 straight losses

## Control Yuan urges 國防部 to strengthen cognitive warfare courses and regularly allocate education funding

- Published: 2026-07-23T13:39:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607230113.aspx
- anchor: #n1657969
- Companies mentioned: 監察院、國防部、教育部、國科會、國防大學、海軍軍官學校

Facts:
- About 8.82% of active-duty military personnel, including volunteers, are Indigenous
- About 5.56% of students at military academies under 國防部 are Indigenous
- The average tenure of the past 3 presidents of military universities under 國防部 was only about 2 to 3 years

## Cabinet proposes amendments to Food Safety Act; companies that conceal information face fines of up to NT$30 million

- Published: 2026-07-23T13:37:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607230112.aspx
- anchor: #n1657970
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂、行政院、衛福部、立法院

Facts:
- The maximum fine would rise to NT$30 million
- Must be reported within 24 hours
- Fines of NT$30,000 to NT$3 million would be imposed directly

## Unregistered migrant workers suspected of knife fight in Nantou leave 1 dead and 1 injured; police arrest 2 suspects and refer them for prosecution

- Published: 2026-07-23T13:35:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607230111.aspx
- anchor: #n1657967

Facts:
- 1 person died of severe injuries
- 另1人經手術治療後已完成警詢
- 2 migrant workers suspected of involvement were arrested

## UK media: Former Hong Kong 民主黨 chairman arrives in UK seeking asylum, briefly detained

- Published: 2026-07-23T13:28:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607230110.aspx
- anchor: #n1657966
- Companies mentioned: 民主黨、泰晤士報、香港大律師公會、明報、英國內政部

Facts:
- 47 people were charged in the Hong Kong pro-democracy primaries case with “conspiracy to subvert state power” under the Hong Kong National Security Law
- 45 people were found guilty
- He was sentenced to 4 years and 5 months in prison
- Wu Chi-wai, 63

## 大谷翔平牛棚練投 道奇總教練：重返投手丘無時間表

- Published: 2026-07-23T13:26:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607230109.aspx
- anchor: #n1657927
- Companies mentioned: 大谷翔平、洛杉磯道奇、費城人、大都會

Facts:
- A bullpen session of about 30 pitches
- The team won 9-5
- The Dodgers took 2 wins and 1 loss in the series against the 費城人

## 高鐵延伸宜蘭計畫卓榮泰拍板 打造4個90分鐘鐵路網

- Published: 2026-07-23T13:25:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607230108.aspx
- anchor: #n1657928
- Companies mentioned: 高鐵、台鐵、行政院、交通部

Facts:
- The 高鐵 extension to Yilan will be 60.6 kilometers long

## Tropical Storm Hongxia expected to form; China forecasts it could make landfall in Guangdong and Fujian as early as the evening of the 25th

- Published: 2026-07-23T13:22:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607230107.aspx
- anchor: #n1657929
- Companies mentioned: 中國氣象單位、中國廣東海事局、界面新聞、中央社

Facts:
- This year’s No. 12 typhoon, Hongxia
- Maximum sustained winds near the center are 15 meters per second
- Equivalent to wind force 7
- 中心氣壓為1000百帕
- Moving west-northwest at 25 to 30 kilometers per hour
- Level-4 emergency response for tropical cyclones

## Camellia oil suspected of exceeding benzo[a]pyrene limits; Hou Yu-ih says production line has stopped and no processed products remain

- Published: 2026-07-23T13:20:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607230106.aspx
- anchor: #n1657930
- Companies mentioned: 連淨綠色科技股份有限公司、連淨公司

Facts:
- More than 5000 cans of the batch of camellia oil were produced
- 939 bottles entered the market

## Market research: Memory price surge hits PC industry; shipments fall 4% year over year in Q2

- Published: 2026-07-23T13:19:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607230105.aspx
- anchor: #n1657931
- Companies mentioned: Counterpoint Research、蘋果、聯想、惠普

Facts:
- Global personal computer (PC) shipments consequently fell to 65 million units in Q2
- Down 4% year over year
- 聯想 held a 25.6% market share in Q2
- 惠普（HP）shipments fell 8% year over year in Q2
- 蘋果 shipments rose 13% year over year in Q2

## Mid-Autumn Festival and Teachers’ Day holiday; reservations for offshore island routes open on the 27th

- Published: 2026-07-23T13:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607230104.aspx
- anchor: #n1657932
- Companies mentioned: 民航局

Facts:
- 1340 flights
- 111,432 seats
- 9 a.m. on the 27th
- 4-day holiday
- A total of 6 days
- 658 flights on the Penghu route
- 50,788 seats
- 522 flights on the Kinmen route
- 49,804 seats
- 160 flights on the Matsu route
- 10,840 seats
- 10%
- 20%
- 30%

## AI boom boosts exports; June electricity business indicator flashes red for 15th straight month

- Published: 2026-07-23T13:12:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607230103.aspx
- anchor: #n1657926
- Companies mentioned: 台湾綜合研究院

Facts:
- A hot-market red light has flashed for 15 consecutive months
- National industrial electricity consumption at high-voltage level and above rose 0.58% from a year earlier
- Economic growth is forecast at 11.1% in June
- 11.3% in the second quarter

## New physical fitness standards for conscripts reportedly set to take effect by year-end; youth group says multiple concerns remain unresolved

- Published: 2026-07-23T13:07:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607230102.aspx
- anchor: #n1657821
- Companies mentioned: 國防部、內政部、青年思潮、役起發聲、台灣青年民主協會、捍衛全台學權行動、台灣公衛學生聯合會

Facts:
- 3,000-meter assessment

## China announces live-fire exercises in parts of the Taiwan Strait for 2 consecutive days

- Published: 2026-07-23T13:06:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607230101.aspx
- anchor: #n1657822
- Companies mentioned: 中國海事局、漳州海事局

Facts:
- Live-fire exercises will be conducted within the area enclosed by the following 5 points
- Live-fire exercises will be conducted within the area enclosed by the following 4 points

## New Taiwan dollar rises 8.5 fen at midday to temporarily close at NT$32.29

- Published: 2026-07-23T13:03:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607230100.aspx
- anchor: #n1657823
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- Temporarily closed at NT$32.29
- Rose 8.5 fen
- Trading volume totaled US$1.117 billion
- Opened at NT$32.34
- High of NT$32.23
- Low of NT$32.38

## 1 year after U.S. and Japan reach tariff deal, Japanese media say uncertainty remains

- Published: 2026-07-23T13:03:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607230099.aspx
- anchor: #n1657824
- Companies mentioned: 日本放送協會（NHK）、美國聯邦最高法院、美國貿易代表葛里爾、日本經濟新聞、美國商務部、日本製造業、化學業、運輸機械、金屬原料與加工品、日本製鐵（日鐵，Nippon Steel）、美國鋼鐵公司（美鋼，US Steel）、加拿大、德國

Facts:
- As part of the tariff negotiations, Japan pledged to invest US$550 billion in the United States.
- Trump quickly invoked other legal authority to announce new 10% global tariffs on all countries.
- 美國貿易代表葛里爾（Jamieson Greer）美東時間22日在國會聽證會指出，最快在美東時間23日公布，對60個貿易夥伴進行301強迫勞動調查的回應行動，包括額外課徵10%與12.5%關稅。
- Japan's figure was US$827.1 billion, up 1.6% from 2024 and ranking first globally for 7 consecutive years.
- 日本製造業 accounted for the largest share of investment in the United States, at 44% of the total, but the figure fell from the previous year.
- 日本製造業 investment in the United States fell 3.9% in 2025 from 2024, to 366

## Taiwan version of the transit navigation app launches, helping foreign visitors find routes and attractions

- Published: 2026-07-23T13:00:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607230098.aspx
- anchor: #n1657825
- Companies mentioned: NAVITIME JAPAN、觀光署、交通部

Facts:
- More than 53 million monthly active users

## 和運租車 aims to list in mid-August; auction floor price set at NT$35.59 per share

- Published: 2026-07-23T12:59:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607230097.aspx
- anchor: #n1657819
- Companies mentioned: 和運租車、和泰車、TOYOTA、LEXUS、HINO、Mercedes-Benz、BMW、Tesla、Porsche、iRent

Facts:
- Membership has surpassed 2 million

## Kaohsiung launches “Cijin X Hamasen Summer Discount Coupons” to boost summer vacation spending

- Published: 2026-07-23T12:57:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607230096.aspx
- anchor: #n1657820
- Companies mentioned: 高雄流行音樂中心、新濱町海洋廚房

Facts:
- NT$30 discount coupon
- 250,000 visits
- On a single purchase of at least NT$100
- A further NT$60 off

## French model scout implicated in 艾普斯坦 human trafficking case found dead at home

- Published: 2026-07-23T12:51:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607230095.aspx
- anchor: #n1657684
- Companies mentioned: 艾普斯坦、法國檢方、法新社、華爾街日報、路透社、布魯奈爾

Facts:
- Seyd, 69, who said he held both French and Swedish citizenship
- 曾替艾普斯坦從歐洲及世界各地物色10幾歲的少女和年輕女性
- Had been held in pretrial detention for 14 months
- 艾普斯坦 was awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges in 2019
- He was arrested by French authorities in 2020
- In 2022, 布魯奈爾 was found hanged in his prison cell

## 中聯-tested oils pass inspection; Fushou will not restock them and awaits notice to destroy them

- Published: 2026-07-23T12:51:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607230094.aspx
- anchor: #n1657685
- Companies mentioned: 中聯、福壽實業

Facts:
- 19 中聯 oils passed inspection
- A total of 8 batches of oil products barred from sale and ordered destroyed
- 7 oil products
- 17 oils removed from shelves as a precaution
- About 2 or 3 customers come in to return products each day

## New rules for goods mailed to the U.S. take effect 7/24; 中華郵政 urges senders to fill out declaration forms accurately

- Published: 2026-07-23T12:49:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607230093.aspx
- anchor: #n1657686
- Companies mentioned: 中華郵政、美國海關暨邊境保護局、EZPost

Facts:
- Mail items containing goods valued at US$2,500 (about NT$81,300) or less
- A US$2 fee must be paid for each goods mail item sent to the United States, regardless of whether it incurs tariffs
- Goods mail items sent to the United States each year account for about 15% of the total volume of exported goods mail

## Taichung man sentenced to 5 years, final ruling, for fatally shaking 4-month-old daughter

- Published: 2026-07-23T12:46:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607230092.aspx
- anchor: #n1657680
- Companies mentioned: 台中慈濟醫院、看護公司

Facts:
- His 4-month-old daughter
- The blood oxygen monitor tracking the girl sounded an alarm for 419 seconds

## 三星、SK等企業將隨李在明訪美 能否深化合作受矚

- Published: 2026-07-23T12:43:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202607230091.aspx
- anchor: #n1657681
- Companies mentioned: 三星、SK、NVIDIA、OpenAI、Anthropic、現代汽車、NAVER

Facts:
- South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will visit San Francisco, United States, from the 24th to the 25th

## More than 5,000 Filipino students in Taiwan; science ministry vice minister visits to promote cooperation

- Published: 2026-07-23T12:40:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607230090.aspx
- anchor: #n1657682
- Companies mentioned: 菲律賓科技部、台北市立中正高中、台灣科技大學、中央研究院、國立故宮博物院、中山大學、菲律賓台灣教育中心

Facts:
- The total number of Filipino students in Taiwan reached 5,536 in academic year 114
- A total of 24 Taiwan scholarship places will be offered to Filipino students in year 115
- A total of 193 Chinese-language classes have been established locally

## Winners of the 2026 Taiwan Literature Creation Awards announced; awards ceremony at the National Museum of Taiwan Literature on 8/1

- Published: 2026-07-23T12:37:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202607230089.aspx
- anchor: #n1657655
- Companies mentioned: 国立台湾文学馆

Facts:
- A record 225 entries were received across 4 categories
- A total of 9 top prize winners were selected in Taiwanese, Hakka and Indigenous-language Chinese categories
- The awards ceremony is scheduled for Aug. 1 at the National Museum of Taiwan Literature

## Seeking a place in the global AI landscape, Lee Jae-myung leads South Korean business delegation on visit and will issue declaration

- Published: 2026-07-23T12:35:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607230088.aspx
- anchor: #n1657656
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、OpenAI、Anthropic、博通、三星、SK、現代汽車、NAVER

## 辛柏毅 F-16 disappearance case: Control Yuan says major maintenance failures occurred and censures 空軍

- Published: 2026-07-23T12:33:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607230087.aspx
- anchor: #n1657657
- Companies mentioned: 空軍、美軍、美國空軍

Facts:
- 辛柏毅 was piloting an F-16 on Jan. 6
- Aircraft No. 6700
- Dec. 11, ROC year 112
- 空軍 purchased more than 1,000 new cold-weather garments

## Summer food and agriculture camp combines AI tools to explore science through everyday life

- Published: 2026-07-23T12:33:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607230086.aspx
- anchor: #n1657658
- Companies mentioned: 教育部、清華大學、台中市賴厝國小、台東縣新興國小

Facts:
- There were 16 teams nationwide
- More than 60 teachers and students took part
- 清華大學's “Food and Agriculture Science Training Program” ran for 3 days and 2 nights
- Outstanding teams will formally enter the second stage from September to December this year

## Tigers' 李灝宇 hits game-winning 3-run homer, extends hitting streak to 7 games to tie Taiwanese player record

- Published: 2026-07-23T12:31:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607230077.aspx
- anchor: #n1657654
- Companies mentioned: 底特律老虎隊、芝加哥小熊隊、MLB

Facts:
- Defeated their opponents 5-1
- Has hit safely in 7 consecutive games
- A 3-run homer
- 105.9 mph exit velocity
- 389-foot distance
- His 5th homer of the season
- 43 hits so far
- The most hits in a Taiwanese player's career is 張育成's 121
- Batting average of 2成56
- Pitched 5.1 innings.
- Gave up 3 hits
- Gave up 1 run
- 8 strikeouts
- Pitched 5 innings
- Gave up 4 runs

## Classical music influencers 雙琴俠 to visit Taiwan in September, breaking the mold with humor

- Published: 2026-07-23T12:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202607230084.aspx
- anchor: #n1657660
- Companies mentioned: 雙琴俠、TwoSet Violin、楊博堯、陳韋丞、中央社

Facts:
- Their YouTube channel has attracted more than 4.3 million subscribers
- An astonishing record of more than 1 billion views

## 華郵: 川普政府 weighs deploying troops to Mali to fight al-Qaeda-linked groups

- Published: 2026-07-23T12:29:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607230085.aspx
- anchor: #n1657659
- Companies mentioned: 華郵、川普政府、蓋達組織、伊斯蘭和穆斯林支持組織、JNIM、白宮、馬利軍政府、俄羅斯傭兵、國務院、盧比歐、沙赫爾問題專家杜夫卡、al-Qaeda

Facts:
- Mali is a landlocked country with a population of nearly 25 million
- If approved, the operation would bring the number of countries attacked by U.S. President Trump since the start of his second term to 8

## 國發會取經北海道東川町 地方創生30年人口增兩成

- Published: 2026-07-23T12:20:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607230073.aspx
- anchor: #n1657559
- Companies mentioned: 國發會、經濟部、東川町

Facts:
- Nearly 30 years
- Population increased by 20% against the trend
- Shareholders have totaled 300,000
- Adds 4.6 billion yen in revenue to the local area each year
- Current population: 8,700
- More than 2,000 Taiwanese people

## 蔣萬安: Increase the frequency of school food inspections to ensure food safety for students

- Published: 2026-07-23T12:19:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607230072.aspx
- anchor: #n1657560
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油、台灣消費者保護協會

Facts:
- A total of 13 school meal service providers
- 125 schools and preschools
- Approximately 105,000 teachers and students are affected by the case.
- At least 30 additional inspections each year

## Visiting 加州爾灣市 in the U.S., 沈伯洋 says Taipei's urban development requires long-term planning

- Published: 2026-07-23T12:18:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607230071.aspx
- anchor: #n1657561
- Companies mentioned: 沈伯洋、洛杉磯市、加州爾灣市、Mercado La Paloma、Larry Agran、Melinda Liu

Facts:
- Urban planning is a long-term project spanning 20 or 30 years.

## OpenAI agent goes out of control; U.S. models' refusal to address risks puts safety guardrails in a dilemma

- Published: 2026-07-23T12:17:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202607230070.aspx
- anchor: #n1657562
- Companies mentioned: OpenAI、Hugging Face、智譜AI、Anthropic、Google

Facts:
- China's 智譜AI open-source model GLM-5.2