Man found dead in car on Huhai Road in Keelung’s Waimushan
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A 73-year-old man surnamed Chang
- The car had been parked there for more than 1 week
Companies mentioned：中央社
2026-07-26 15:00–18:00 JST
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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 65 items from 4 sources; Japan, 22 items from 1 source.
One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.
Taiwan | 中央社 CNA（40）
The Rakuten Monkeys need foreign hitter Waker’s bat; whether he plays DH or fields will depend on the lineup
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 2 hits
- 1 hit
Companies mentioned：楽天モンキーズ、富邦悍将
Dust incident at Beimen Station on 7/25: Taipei Metro says platform doors were open, allowing wind pressure to carry it in
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Taipei Metro ridership reaches 2.092 million
Companies mentioned：台北捷運公司
U.S. reportedly weighs raid on Iranian nuclear sites to seize enriched uranium; expert calls it the most complex operation
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Iran possesses more than 20,000 pounds of enriched uranium
Companies mentioned：紐約郵報、戰略暨國際研究中心、The High Side、海豹部隊第6分隊、陸軍第2遊騎兵營、第21兵工連、國際原子能總署、CNN、華爾街日報、以色列情報部門
New wave of purges in China’s political ranks accelerates, with 74 senior provincial- and ministerial-level officials disciplined in the first half of the year
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original上半年共處分74名省部級及以上高官
- Nationwide discipline inspection and supervisory agencies opened 538,000 cases
- An increase of 3.3%
- The number of provincial- and ministerial-level officials and above under investigation rose to 50 from 43 last year
- An increase of 16.3%
- The number of bureau-level officials under investigation rose to 2,773 from 2,335 in the same period last year
- An increase of 18.8%
- A total of 412,000 officials were disciplined
- 74 provincial- and ministerial-level officials and above
- 2,274 bureau-level officials
- 18,000 county-level officials
- 56,000 township-level officials
- 56,000 ordinary officials
- 280,000 other people, including rural residents and business employees
- Compared with 420,000 people disciplined in the same period last year
Companies mentioned：中共、中共中央纪委国家监委、星岛日报、解放军报、中国共产党
1,874 people sit Chinese-language teaching certification exam; score reports to be mailed on 9/15
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original115年教育部對外華語教學能力認證考試有1874人報考
- Among the subjects, “Chinese Language Teaching” had the highest attendance rate, at 90.57%
- “Chinese Oral Communication and Expression” followed at 90.01%
- “Chinese Linguistics” at 88.99%
- “Chinese Literature” at 88.74%
- “Chinese Society and Culture” at 87.92%
- Original應考人對教育部公布答案如有疑義，可於7月29日前提出
- They may also fax them before the deadline to the Graduate Academic Affairs Division of National Taiwan University’s Office of Academic Affairs at (02-2363-4383)
Companies mentioned：教育部、台灣大學
From Christmas markets to Pride parades: A look at major vehicle-ramming incidents in Germany
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 1 person killed
- 17 people injured
- 2 dead
- 3 seriously injured
- 2 dead
- 11 injured
- 6 dead
- More than 200 injured
- 1 teacher
- 14 students
- 5 people were killed
Companies mentioned：路透社、伊斯蘭主義圈子、德國聯邦檢察官、沙烏地阿拉伯
Lin Chia-sheng overcomes a “pitcher’s worst injury”; returning to the first team after 15 months brings many emotions
Summary not yet available
Facts
- After a 15-month absence
- Top speed of 144 kilometers per hour
Companies mentioned：富邦悍將、味全龍隊、樂天桃猿隊
Wanlixi River barrier lake continues to spill over steadily; no clear increase in breach risk
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Latest revision puts the Wanlixi River barrier lake’s dam crest elevation at 1,090.5 meters
- Lake surface elevation is 1,091.19 meters
- Water storage is about 6.1377 million cubic meters
- The 24-hour accumulated rainfall in the watershed on the night of the 25th (QPE) was 3.86 millimeters
- The lake surface is about 60 to 70 centimeters above the overflow outlet
Companies mentioned：林業及自然保育署、林保署花蓮分署
“Love Letters to Taiwan” exhibition: Liang Wen-chieh says democratic politics should return to elections
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 2025 is a “year of citizens” in which Taiwan demonstrates collective resilience
- The exhibition runs through August 23
Companies mentioned：辜寬敏基金會、北海民主韌性協會、陸委會、BEONE未來共生基地
Thai police raid hotel, uncover Chinese gray-market operation involving gambling, drugs and sex trade
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Arrested 4 people.
- More than 40 guests found
- More than 200 pieces of evidence seized
- 110,000 baht in cash seized
Companies mentioned：泰叻報、鮮新聞英文報、曼谷郵報
Original北市傳COVID-19疫苗不夠 疾管署本週將配送6千劑
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A total of 6,000 doses will be distributed this week.
- Original全台灣仍有40多萬劑疫苗可供接種
- Outpatient and emergency visits rose 66.5% from the previous week.
- Nationwide COVID-19 vaccinations previously averaged about 2,500 doses per week
Companies mentioned：疾管署、台北市政府衛生局、中央社
Coach attributes Tung Tzu-en’s defensive struggles to numerous changes; utility-player role still under consideration
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Defensive errors in 2 consecutive games
- Throwing error in the 2nd inning
- Although no error was recorded in the 3rd inning
Companies mentioned：富邦悍將、樂天桃猿
LV accuses Xiamen development project of trademark infringement, says four-leaf floral ornament is counterfeit
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Ordered to pay LV more than 10.3 million yuan
- Ordered to pay LV more than 10.3 million yuan (about NT$46.35 million)
Companies mentioned：路易威登、LV、企查查、茉莉奶白
Whether Chinese and Japanese foreign ministers spoke becomes a he-said-she-said dispute; Chinese officials deny it
Summary not yet available
Facts
- They briefly spoke with Wang Yi in the Philippines around noon on the 22nd
- China’s Foreign Ministry said earlier at a press conference on the 23rd
Companies mentioned：中國環球電視網、日本經濟新聞、產經新聞、日本共同社、東南亞國家協會、ASEAN
KMT campaign rally for Yu Shu-chen in Hualien; Lu Hsiu-yen emphasizes food safety
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The county government adds NT$1,000 per month to the childcare allowance
- 30,000 yuan for the first child
- 60,000 for the second child
- 90,000 for the third child
Companies mentioned：國民黨、麻省理工學院（MIT）
Tong Tzu-wei touts a “mayor for everyday life”; Hsieh Kuo-liang promotes 6,500 universal payment for seniors
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Universal payment of 6,500 per senior
Companies mentioned：民進黨、台灣民眾黨
Asian Plant Expo wraps up; 8 young Taoyuan brands and 6 local farm brands showcase their achievements
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 8 youth brands under “植感桃園”
- Bringing together 6 “桃園好農” brands, including 豐滄米香、双霖茶莊、添丁養生黑木耳、蘭園養蜂場、佳麗果物 and 鼎好創意工廠
Companies mentioned：桃園市政府、桃園市政府農業局、青年事務局、艸植感團隊、農業部動植物防疫檢疫署、植感桃園、豐滄米香、双霖茶莊、添丁養生黑木耳、蘭園養蜂場、佳麗果物、鼎好創意工廠、桃園好農
柯叔元 and 翁家明 share the screen; new drama casts them as close buddies instead of enemies
Summary not yet available
Facts
- “樓上樓下” will air Monday through Friday at 8 p.m. on 中視 starting July 29
Companies mentioned：柯叔元、翁家明、中視、樓上樓下
Yunlin’s junior firefighter camp opens, instilling disaster prevention awareness and strengthening school safety
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 150 students
- 3 sessions of the “Junior Firefighter Summer Camp”
- 7 stations
Companies mentioned：雲林縣、雲林縣消防局
Stress may put young and middle-aged adults at risk of sudden death during sleep; expert urges sleep testing
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 42-year-old dentist Chang Yuan-han
- Sets the air conditioner to 18 degrees while sleeping
Companies mentioned：中央社、亞洲大學附屬醫院、台大醫院雲林分院、新光醫院、台灣睡眠醫學會
Fire at 福壽實業: Taichung City government says air pollution law violations could incur fines of up to 5 million
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Fines of 100,000 to 5 million
- Burned area approximately 3 square meters
Companies mentioned：福壽實業
Joint defense exercise tests response capabilities of the General Staff Headquarters’ strategic reserve force
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The joint defense exercise held from July 13 to 17
Companies mentioned：参谋本部、国防部、国防安全研究院、陆航601旅、空军联队、海军
Male college student goes missing after drowning in Sun Moon Lake; Nantou Fire Department finds body
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 1 university student
- Original1名20歲張姓大學生
- About 5 to 6 meters from shore
- 6 divers
- A total of 5 vessels of various types
Companies mentioned：南投縣消防局
Neighbor’s evidence gathering and report deemed improper; ticket issued to scooter rider outside home overturned
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Fined NT$1,200
Companies mentioned：高雄高等行政法院
European heat wave sparks cool-weather travel, with searches for Copenhagen accommodations surging
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Surged 246%
- Grew 151%
- Rose 154% year over year
- Increased 124%
- Jumped more than 8%
Companies mentioned：Hotels.com、Fora Travel、Exceltur
Marvel announces Black Panther 3 for release in 2028, with David Jonsson in the lead role
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The film is scheduled to be released on December 15, 2028
- When the first Black Panther film was released in 2018, it grossed as much as US$1.3 billion worldwide
Companies mentioned：漫威影業、Marvel Studios、HBO、法新社、中央社
Original馬來西亞137學生獲赴台獎學金創新高 近7成非華裔
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A total of 137 students received scholarships this year
- Of these, 95 were Malaysian students of non-Chinese descent
- 37 received Taiwan Scholarships
- 96 received Huayu Enrichment Scholarships
- 4 received scholarships for international higher education and training of foreign students
- Taiwan ranked 17th among 69 countries assessed
- Taiwan ranked 4th among 70 countries assessed worldwide
Companies mentioned：IMD、ICDF
Teachers on teens using 抖音: Teach critical thinking about bullying and sexual exploitation
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Zaoqiao Junior High School in Zaoqiao Township, Miaoli County, is a small school with only 2 classes per grade
Companies mentioned：TikTok、抖音
Short videos grab students' attention; scrolling through 抖音 is part of daily life for students in remote areas
Summary not yet available
Facts
- They watch for about 3.5 hours after returning home from school
- The female student, Xiaoyu, spends more than 5 hours a day on her phone
- Time spent online in a day could exceed 10 hours
- Original約7成是遊戲攻略
- Original其餘3成是釣魚影片
- Nearly 8 out of 10 like watching
Companies mentioned：抖音、TikTok、Instagram、IG、Facebook、Threads、小紅書、YT
台塑石化 gasoline rises NT$0.7 per liter, diesel NT$0.5
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Wholesale gasoline prices to rise NT$0.7 per liter
- The wholesale price of diesel rises NT$0.5 per liter
- 92-octane unleaded gasoline costs NT$30.5 per liter
- 95+ octane unleaded gasoline costs NT$32 per liter
- 98-octane unleaded gasoline costs NT$34 per liter
- Premium diesel costs NT$29.1 per liter
Companies mentioned：台塑石化
Hao-Yu Lee accounts for all of team's scoring with strong performance; Tigers fans come up with pun-filled jokes
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Hao-Yu Lee has 48 hits in 176 at-bats this season
- Of those, 6 were home runs
- Hao-Yu Lee's recent hot hitting has been key to winning over fans. His batting average for the full season is 0.273
- But it has reached 0.391 over his last 7 games
- That includes 9 hits, among them 2 home runs
- He drove in 6 runs for the Tigers during that stretch
- Original李灝宇在6月13日被叫上大聯盟後，總共轟出4支全壘打與6支2壘安打
- His batting average is 0.341
- His overall OPS is also 0.907
Companies mentioned：底特律老虎队、中央社
伊朗 accuses 烏克蘭 of attacking a merchant ship in the Caspian Sea, causing casualties; vows not to let the matter rest
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 1 crew member was killed
- Another 1 was injured
- Early July
- July 19
- 4 air bases
Companies mentioned：伊朗、烏克蘭、法新社、路透社、官方伊朗通訊社（IRNA）、烏克蘭安全局（SBU）、Telegram、X、伊朗國營電視台、歐盟、聯合國安全理事會
Da'an-Dajia River interconnection pipeline begins operation, adding 255,000 tons of water per day
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Adds 255,000 tons of water per day
- The water pipeline linking Taichung's Shigang Dam and Miaoli's Liyutan Reservoir is about 16.38 kilometers long
- Original行政院於110年核定總經費新台幣152億元的「大安大甲溪聯通管工程計畫」
- Daily water demand in the Taichung area is expected to rise to 1.77 million tons by 125年
Companies mentioned：經濟部、水利署、行政院
AI impersonates the president's voice; legal experts say it could constitute forgery and other crimes
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A senior legal expert with 20 years of practice
Companies mentioned：中央社、油不得你、韓國瑜、日月潭花火音樂會、灣聲樂團、鄧麗君
1 in every 5 people is 'somewhat depressed'; it's not because you're lazy or lack motivation [Book excerpt]
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 1 in every 5 people is in this state
- The prevalence of depression is 5.7
- The prevalence of adjustment disorder is 15.7%
Companies mentioned：中央社、日本厚生勞動省、蘇黎世大學、如何出版
Wildfires in France burn nearly 100,000 hectares, a record; more than 200,000 people evacuated so far
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The area burned by wildfires nationwide has approached 98,000 hectares
- The total number of evacuees is far above 200,000
- Local authorities ordered another 55,000 people to evacuate today
- A total of 3,000 residents have been allowed to return home
- Wildfires in 吉倫特省 have burned 32,000 hectares
- Another 500 soldiers sent to the disaster area in the southwest
- The total deployment has risen to 1,500 people
- Equipment capable of releasing 20 metric tons of water or fire retardant
Companies mentioned：法國、吉倫特省、朗德省、布洛卡、馬克宏、比斯卡羅斯
Facing political and commercial pressure, Beijing's 萬聖書園 holds fast to its identity as an independent bookstore
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original許多新書在網上用5折就能買到
- Original書店進書成本就要6折
- 35 yuan online (RMB)
- It costs 65 yuan at my store
- A total of 1,200 bookstores closed across China in the first half of 2025 alone
- Book sales account for about 97% of the store's total revenue
- Original萬聖書園來自非北京人士的銷售占了4成
- Original外國人則占2.5成
- Original剩下約3.5成才是北京人的貢獻
Companies mentioned：萬聖書園、中央社、北京大學、北京清華大學、北京語言大學、北京科技大學、小紅書、抖音
He Pinshi takes the mound for the farm team and hits 141 kph; Tseng Hao-chu is startled
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Top speed: 141 kph
- 20-year-old position player
- Played in 42 major-league games this season
- 124 at-bats
- Collected 23 hits
- 1 home run
- Original打擊率1成85
Companies mentioned：楽天モンキーズ、台鋼雄鷹、富邦悍將
ASEAN Finance / Wistron NeWeb's Vietnam subsidiary spends US$24.9 million on equipment
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Spent US$24,906,523
- Investment balance reaches NT$3.577 billion
Companies mentioned：啟碁科技、NEWEB VIETNAM CO., LTD.、Panasonic Industrial Devices Sales Taiwan Co., Ltd.
Japan | PR TIMES（22）
A garage villa for car and motorcycle enthusiasts, where you “display” rather than just “park” your prized vehicles, opens: Garage Resort Neutral Katsuyama
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Number of rooms: 2
- Capacity: 6 people per room
- Garage interior ceiling height set high (2,800 mm)
- Capital: ¥10,000,000
Companies mentioned：有限会社恐竜不動産、Garage Resort Neutral Katsuyama、洋食氷室、LUNCH PICNIC KINO&、COZY COFFEE、ReFa
Original「プベルル酸」の根拠は小林製薬資料だけなのか ― 大阪市に再考を要求
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Since March 10, 2026, we have continued to verify the facts by filing information disclosure requests with relevant government agencies and through other means
- Original2026年7月25日、大阪市長 横山英幸様宛てに提出した意見書
- Partial disclosure decision notified under “大大保第8202号,” dated July 22, 2026
- Original大阪市は2025年3月19日付で厚生労働省に提出・公表した「食中毒詳報」
Companies mentioned：株式会社薫製倶楽部、小林製薬株式会社、大阪市
[Aichi Prefecture, Ichinomiya City] Enjoy an exclusive, uncrowded front-row seat to fireworks blooming in the night sky. More BBQ seats added at the Bisai Summer Festival; bookings open today
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Date and time: Saturday, August 8, scheduled for 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- [Phone] 0586-63-1120 (10:00–17:00)
- Hours: 10:00–21:00
Companies mentioned：ウッドデザインパーク株式会社、濃尾大花火開催委員会
株式会社Mavericks adds “AI Image Editing,” a new feature that lets users edit existing images with AI, to the video editing screen of its video-generation AI NoLang. It also enables downloads of individual images and halves credit consumption
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 34.5% of companies use generative AI in their operations
- Of those, 86.7% report seeing benefits in their work
- Adopted by more than 100 corporate clients
- Registered users: 200,000
- Credit consumption for generating and editing images has been reduced from 20 credits to 10 credits
Companies mentioned：株式会社Mavericks、NoLang、株式会社帝国データバンク、ICT総研、note、tsubasa-memo
“The birthplace of Japan” heads for World Heritage status
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Comprises 19 component assets
- The 22nd World Cultural Heritage site in Japan, following “Sado Island Gold Mines” in 2024
- It will be Japan’s 27th World Heritage site, including natural heritage sites
- The 4th World Heritage site in Nara Prefecture
- More than 1,000 people gathered
Companies mentioned：橿原市、桜井市、明日香村、世界遺産「飛鳥・藤原」登録推進協議会、奈良県世界遺産室
ちろぴの collaboration campaign
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Event period: August 3, 2026 (Monday)–August 23, 2026 (Sunday)
- Will mark its 54th anniversary in December 2026, since the opening of its 1st store
- Capital: 89 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社オレンジフードコート、ディッパーダン、ちろぴの
[STPR] AMPTAK unveils music video for new song “夢んちゅダーリン,” expanding its new creative world; upgrade applications for hall tour also open
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A hall tour covering 4 cities and all 11 performances
- Upgrade fee: ¥6,200 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社STPR、AMPTAKxCOLORS、AMPTAK
[New opening in Tsukuba] Storage facility “スペラボ Tsukuba” to open on August 1, 2026!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 700 locations
- More than 22,000 units
- 800,000 vacant homes
- 19-minute walk
Companies mentioned：株式会社UKCorporation、スペラボ
Providing and supporting the operation of digital signage-equipped capsule toy machines at Akita City’s “千秋蓮祭り2026 LOTUS FESTIVAL”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Held on July 18, 2026, around Senshu Park in Akita City
- July 18, 2026, 17:00–21:00
Companies mentioned：株式会社ゼロプレイス
Original1級建築士 学科試験の解答速報を試験当日公開 日建学院が7月26日19：30よりYouTube LIVE配信
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The “2026 (Reiwa 8) 1st-Class Architect Written Exam,” to be held on Sunday, July 26, 2026
- The stream will air on YouTube LIVE from 19:30 on the day of the exam
- Original日建学院独自の解答に基づく採点結果を試験当日の20：30頃よりメールでお届けします
- A parallel drafting ruler, “LINERBOARD UM-06N8,” made by 武藤工業株式会社, will be given to 20 people selected by lottery
Companies mentioned：日建学院、株式会社建築資料研究社、武藤工業株式会社
2026 1st-Class Architect Written Exam: “Same-Day Web Scoring Service” to be offered; scoring results emailed from around 20:30 on the day of the exam
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The “2026 (Reiwa 8) 1st-Class Architect Written Exam,” to be held on Sunday, July 26, 2026
- A parallel drafting ruler, “LINERBOARD UM-06N8,” made by 武藤工業株式会社, to be given to 20 people selected by lottery
Companies mentioned：株式会社建築資料研究社、日建学院、武藤工業株式会社
[Second event celebrating the book’s publication!] Talk event with 大槻美菜 and 岡田洋介 at 三省堂書店神保町: “Can dialogue change an organization?”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original開場 18 時 00 分
- Event starts at 18:30
- Scheduled to end at 20:00
- List price: 1,980 yen (base price 1,800 yen + 10% tax)
- Pages: 232
- List price: 1,540 yen (1,400 yen before tax + 10% tax)
- Length: 208 pages
Companies mentioned：セルバ出版、三省堂書店、株式会社アクティベーションコンサルティング、エン・ジャパン株式会社、ぱる出版
“I absolutely don’t want to negotiate myself!” More than 40% say they would buy an unbuildable property if an agent handled the negotiations
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Valid responses: 356 people
- I don’t want to negotiate myself, but I would buy if an agent approached the landowners and made rebuilding possible: 161/356 45.2%
- I would not buy an unbuildable property under any circumstances: 64/356 18.0%
- I don’t know. I can’t say: 60/356 16.9%
- Original１回のみ周辺地権者と自分で交渉して再建築可能になるなら購入したい 22／356 6.2%
- Original週１回周辺の地権者と自分で交渉して１年位で再建築可能になるなら購入したい 14／356 3.9%
- Original週１回周辺の地権者と自分で交渉して１か月で再建築可能になるなら購入したい 14／356 3.9%
- I would buy as long as rebuilding became possible, no matter how difficult the process: 8/356 2.2%
- Original週１回周辺の地権者と自分で交渉して半年で再建築可能になるなら購入したい 8／356 2.2%
- Original週１回周辺の地権者と自分で交渉して
Companies mentioned：株式会社ドリームプランニング、負動産買取センター
Experience a Cebu trip in English, from arriving at the airport to island-hopping. ネイティブキャンプ adds “City Sightseeing (Cebu)” to its “Practical English for Travel” course
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Includes 20 scenarios following the flow of a trip
- Instructors from more than 140 countries around the world
- More than 15,000 instructors from a diverse range of backgrounds
- More than 32,000 rich learning materials
- 80 million lessons to date
- A family plan for 1,980 yen (tax included) that the whole family can use
Companies mentioned：株式会社ネイティブキャンプ、ネイティブキャンプ英会話、ネイティブキャンプ キッズ、ネイティブキャンプ ビジネス、Native Camp Japanese、ネイティブキャンプ留学、ネイティブキャンプ
Teach it once, and it never forgets: AssistBnB launches its guest-support AI, AssistBnB メッセージAI. Replies to guest messages in all languages within 15 minutes
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- Replies within 15 minutes of receiving a message
- Original1〜10物件目：1物件あたり月額8,000円（税抜）
- Original11〜20物件目：1物件あたり月額7,600円（税抜）
- Original101物件目以降：1物件あたり月額4,000円（税抜）
Companies mentioned：株式会社B-Curve、AssistBnB、AssistBnB メッセージAI、九州民泊サロン みゅー、民泊総合研究所
[Press release] 株式会社アジャイルテック to showcase “SenyaFlo.AI,” a no-code AI workflow platform optimized for Japanese-language business operations, at “Ipros AI 2026 Summer”
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- July 29 (Wed.)–31 (Fri.), 2026
- Please visit our booth (16-3).
Companies mentioned：株式会社アジャイルテック、LINE WORKS
[New opening in Fukuoka City] Storage facility “スペラボ Fukuoka Minami-Oroshi” to open on August 1, 2026!
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- 700 locations
- 22,000 rooms
- 800,000 vacant homes
- As little as 1 hour
Companies mentioned：スペラボ、UKCorporation、株式会社UKCorporation、アユカワTV
[Heatstroke prevention] Capybaras and goats stay hydrated too! — Capybara & Goat Watermelon Party — [Harvest Hill]
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- A 2-day animal event
- Original真夏の8月は少しでも涼しい時間から遊んでいただけるように、8時に開園いたします。
- A total of 70,000 sunflowers stretch straight toward the sun across 2 flower fields.
- The 350,000-square-meter grounds are broadly divided into a town area and a village area, separated by a suspension bridge
- A 36-meter-high Ferris wheel and a side slide
- Adults (junior high school students and older): 1,500 yen
- Children (ages 4 and older): 1,000 yen
- Dogs: 600 yen
- Parking: approximately 1,800 spaces (free)
Companies mentioned：株式会社堺ファーム、堺・緑のミュージアム ハーベストの丘
Candidate genes for pollen-free Japanese cedar (MS2 type) identified—advancing understanding of why it does not produce pollen—〔森林研究・整備機構森林総合研究所, 新潟大学,東京大学, 基礎生物学研究所, 新潟県森林研究所, 岡山大学〕
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- 2026 (Reiwa 8)
- Published online in the journal BMC Genomics on May 19, 2026
- This information was published on July 23, 2026
Companies mentioned：森林研究・整備機構森林総合研究所、新潟大学、東京大学、基礎生物学研究所、新潟県森林研究所、岡山大学
Original国土交通省モデル事業「なりわい暮らし研究会」が「高齢期をデザインする」をテーマに4回のワークショップを開催。自分らしい暮らし方を一緒に考えます。
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- 4 workshops
- Saturday, August 1
- Saturday, August 29
- Saturday, September 26
- Saturday, October 17
Companies mentioned：株式会社コレスタジオ、国土交通省
【Okayama University】TC College holds “Basic Knowledge and Techniques in Optical Microscopy,” a course on various basic optical microscopes for biological sciences, as part of its “Medical Engineering Course”
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Facts
- A total of 8 people took the course
- This year, we welcomed a record 6 new students
Companies mentioned：国立大学法人岡山大学、九州大学、株式会社大熊
From Kagoshima: [Welfare × Space Food] The cumulative number of trial distributions of edible spoons has topped 8,700. Preparations have begun for “STELLAR,” a collaboration with accessory brand “IVYアイビー”
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Facts
- Aiming for 10,000 spoons
Companies mentioned：合同会社Uribo、IVYアイビー、うりぼラボ
Taiwan | 風傳媒（12）
Song Weilong and Liu Yuning also make the list! TOP10 male leads in Chinese dramas who have fallen from grace; the No. 1 spot goes to him: emotional abuse drives his lover to her death, shattering his heartthrob image
10 male leads in Chinese dramas have been ranked as having “fallen from their pedestals” after actions that defied viewers’ expectations. The list includes 宋威龍, 劉宇寧 and 霍建華. Viewer disappointment is a recurring theme.
Taiwan tightens eligibility for mainland spouses running for office: What does changing '10 years of household registration' to '10 years since deregistration' mean?
Taiwan’s government has tightened eligibility requirements for mainland Chinese spouses seeking public office, requiring 10 full years of household registration in Taiwan and 10 years after renouncing Chinese citizenship, citing legal consistency. China has protested.
Netflix's '1 must-see masterpiece' finally arrives after 9 years! 9 must-watch releases in August, including a Korean hit with a 70% Rotten Tomatoes score arriving on the 14th | Streaming dates
Netflix will begin streaming 9 titles in August 2026, including the acclaimed Korean film Along with the Gods, drawing attention from movie fans.
Bookstore employee becomes a symbol of protest, standing tall despite being handcuffed! Author Feng Zheyun on The Red Flowers Blooming Alone: 'This photo brought me to tears'
Hong Kong police searched an independent bookstore on national security grounds, and the book The Red Flowers Blooming Alone by American journalist Feng Zheyun was listed among suspected evidence. A photo of a bookstore employee standing tall in handcuffs drew international attention, symbolizing pressure on freedom of expression and highlighting the deteriorating publishing environment in Hong Kong.
Companies mentioned：衛城出版、NPR、明報、巨流傳媒
Weather forecast / New typhoon may form! Expert warns it could develop into a 'large and strong' typhoon; latest track and impact on Taiwan revealed
The Central Weather Administration warned of temperatures of 36 degrees or higher in the Taipei-New Taipei-Taoyuan area and said a new typhoon could form east of the Philippines. Experts warned it could be “large and strong,” but the prevailing view is that it will not affect Taiwan.
Is the AI arms race out of control? Even 'top student' Alphabet is struggling to keep up; Chen Fengxin reveals the crisis: 5 giants could burn through their cash
Alphabet’s sales in the 2nd quarter reached $119.8 billion, beating market expectations, but its stock fell as rising capital spending on AI data centers pushed free cash flow into the red. Even financially strong companies are facing the limits of the AI arms race.
Companies mentioned：Meta、Microsoft、Amazon、Oracle、AMD、台積電
The Summer Hikaru Died and Mushoku Tensei 3 both lose! Japan's top 10 most popular anime of the past 3 months: the champion is this series, with every episode like a movie, hailed online as the franchise's peak
The top 10 most popular Japanese anime from spring to summer 2026 have been announced, with Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World Season 4 taking the top spot. Praised by viewers for its high production values and emotional depth, the series shows that psychological dramas in otherworldly settings still have strong market appeal.
Taipei City official turns online troll! Insults residents as “low IQ” and mocks Su Chiao-hui’s appearance; Chiang Wan-an coolly responds: Parks Office will explain
Liu Yu-hua, an employee of the Taipei City Public Works Department’s Parks Office, criticized residents and politicians from a personal Threads account and mocked Su Chiao-hui’s appearance, drawing public condemnation. Mayor Chiang Wan-an merely said the Parks Office would explain, without directly addressing the matter.
Zhang Linghe and Song Weilong both lose out! The top 10 Chinese drama male leads who deliver the most emotional support: He takes the crown, able to communicate rationally and respond to emotions, the ultimate high-EQ doting husband
A ranking assessing how well male characters in Chinese dramas provide “emotional value” placed 陸昭西, played by 曾舜晞, at 1st. Viewers connected with the character’s emphasis on understanding and respecting others’ feelings.
China’s declining birthrate enters the deep end! An average of 81 elementary schools and kindergartens close every day, and enrollment will be cut in half over the next 5 years
Original中国の少子化が深刻化し、2025年には小学校・幼稚園が1日平均81校閉鎖。入学児童数の減少が教育現場に大きな打撃を与えている。
PX Mart teams up with Taiwan High Speed Rail for the first time! Co-branded desserts and character-themed bento boxes arrive at 5 stations nationwide, with sales expected to grow by a tenth
Original全聯首次與台灣高鐵合作，推出聯名便當、甜點與福利熊周邊，進駐5大高鐵站快閃櫃，拓展移動餐食市場，預計帶動業績成長一成。
Companies mentioned：台灣高鐵
Make sanitary pads a public restroom staple just like toilet paper! South Korea decides to install free sanitary pad dispensers widely: two pads available every 20 seconds
South Korea’s Ministry of Gender Equality and Family is promoting the “Period Products for Everyone” initiative, installing free sanitary pad dispensers in public spaces to advance women’s right to health. The program is being carried out with Clean Nara, uses products that meet the same specifications as those sold commercially, and has significant social and policy implications.
Companies mentioned：Clean Nara、Naver、KakaoMap
Taiwan | 鉅亨網（7）
Jensen Huang says “this time is different”! Chip stocks will not crash, and AI infrastructure is only getting started
輝達 CEO Jensen Huang stressed that the semiconductor industry faces no risk of a short-term collapse, saying AI infrastructure is still in its early stages of construction. He said technological transformation is the main driver of growth.
Companies mentioned：輝達、Alphabet、Anthropic
Yageo*’s 7/29 earnings call: These five key issues are in focus
Yageo, a major passive-components maker, will hold an earnings briefing on July 29. Rising AI demand, pricing trends and production capacity are in focus.
Companies mentioned：日韓の受動部品メーカー
〈Hot Stocks〉Looser restrictions on indium phosphide materials spur demand for shipments; Global Unichip rises 18% for the week, back above the NT$300 mark
Taiwanese semiconductor maker WIN Semiconductors’ shares rose 18% for the week and recovered to 333 yuan, buoyed by AI demand and China’s easing of export restrictions on indium phosphide substrates. June revenue rose 23.55% year over year, and stable materials supplies are expected to improve earnings over the medium to long term.
Taiwan’s active ETF regular-investment accounts top 300,000! Small investors favor them despite the trend, with a 13% monthly increase
The number of regular investment accounts for active ETFs in Taiwan topped 300,000, up 16.38% from the previous month. Support from small investors is growing despite market volatility, while funds are also flowing actively into AI-related sectors.
Companies mentioned：摩根資産管理
Anthropic is also developing its own AI chips! Chey Tae-won confirms it has approached SK hynix for supply
AI startup Anthropic has begun developing its own AI chips and is in supply talks with SKハイニックス. Its large-scale investment in AI infrastructure and vertical integration strategy are drawing attention.
Companies mentioned：Anthropic、SKハイニックス、Google、Amazon、Meta
Ukraine attacks Iranian merchant ship in the Caspian Sea; Iran responds!
Iran condemned Ukraine for attacking a merchant vessel in the Caspian Sea, saying the incident left 1 dead and 1 injured. Ukraine defended the military action, and tensions could expand internationally.
Why did semiconductor stocks plunge across the board on Friday? Mizuho Securities analysis points to a combination of factors
Original米国半導体株が24日全面安。瑞穂証券は中国勢のIPO、クラウド企業の支出懸念、南韓市場の下落など複数要因が重なったと分析。市場心理の悪化が背景。
Companies mentioned：美光科技、インテル、Coherent、Lumentum、長鑫存儲、蘋果、微軟、アマゾン、Alphabet、Meta、甲骨文、CoreWeave、瑞穂証券、穆迪
Taiwan | 臺灣證券交易所（6）
【Taisun】Explains the detention of the company’s general manager as ordered by the Taichung District Court
Taisun general manager Tsai Kuo-liang has been detained and held incommunicado over a case involving salad oil that failed inspection standards. The company says operations remain normal. The incident involves food safety and corporate governance, drawing market attention.
【Yieh Phui】Announces the execution status of the company’s 24th share buyback
Yieh Phui announced the execution status of its 24th share buyback, repurchasing 16.298 million shares for a total of NT$222 million at an average price of NT$13.64. The buyback was not fully completed as the share price stabilized, reflecting the company’s prudent financial strategy.
【Taisun】Explains the Taichung District Prosecutors Office’s application for the detention of the company’s general manager
Taisun general manager Tsai Kuo-liang has been targeted by prosecutors’ application for detention over salad oil that failed inspection standards. The company says operations remain normal, there is no material impact on its finances or business, and it is awaiting the court’s ruling.
[Tai Duan] Filed pursuant to Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation letter No. 1121801204, code Tai-Zheng-Shang-Yi
Tai Duan Industrial announced its investment balances in four funds and redemption proceeds receivable, all with fair values of NT$0, indicating a risk of significant financial losses. It has issued a material information announcement as required and engaged professionals to protect shareholders’ interests.
Companies mentioned：Ayers Alliance Financial Group Ltd.、STI PF Limited、City Credit Investment Bank Limited、City Credit Asset Management Nominee Co., Ltd.、CCAM Co., Ltd.
【Synnex】On behalf of its subsidiary PEER DEVELOPMENTS LTD., announces the board’s decision to dispose of shares in TD SYNNEX CORP.
PEER DEVELOPMENTS LTD., a subsidiary of Synnex, announced the sale of its shares in TD SYNNEX CORP. The sale is intended to strengthen operating funds, and gains and losses will be recorded in net assets.
Companies mentioned：TD SYNNEX CORP.
【Synnex】On behalf of its subsidiary PEER DEVELOPMENTS LTD., announces the board’s decision to dispose of shares in CONCENTRIX CORP.
PEER DEVELOPMENTS LTD., a subsidiary of Synnex, announced that it will sell up to 1.05 million shares of CONCENTRIX CORP. The sale is intended to strengthen operating funds, and gains and losses will not affect net income.
Companies mentioned：CONCENTRIX CORP.、PEER DEVELOPMENTS LTD.