# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-27 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 5 of 6

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 436 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 134 items from 3 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## “ゆらゆらQ” gets an anime adaptation!!! “野良猫と狼,” whose latest volume is now on sale, appears on the cover of “ザ花とゆめクズ恋,” on sale July 27 (Monday)!

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002414.000046848.html
- anchor: #n1705420
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社白泉社、ザ花とゆめクズ恋、野良猫と狼、春の嵐とモンスター、ゆらゆらQ、君を呪わば、B&ZAI、花とゆめ

Facts:
- List price: ¥594 (¥540 base price + 10% tax)
- ● List price: 760 yen (tax included)

## FamilyMart exclusive※ Craft beer “フルーツデタジャン” goes on sale in limited quantities from Tuesday, July 28. A white beer made with 2 kinds of fruit juice, perfect for hot weather—even for those who don’t usually drink beer!

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002428.000046210.html
- anchor: #n1705419
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファミリーマート、株式会社ヤッホーブルーイング

Facts:
- Approximately 15,800 FamilyMart stores nationwide that sell alcoholic beverages
- 307 yen (337 yen including tax)
- The number of breweries in Japan is expected to reach approximately 1,000※

## The Esports World Cup 2026, one of the world’s largest esports tournaments, bringing together participants from 100 countries and more than 2,000 people, will stream the grand finals for 4 titles—Fatal Fury, LoL, MLBB and R6S—on U-NEXT

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002872.000031998.html
- anchor: #n1705418
- Companies mentioned: U-NEXT、USEN＆U-NEXT GROUP、Hawk Gaming Group (HawkGG)、Esports Foundation

Facts:
- 25 tournaments will be held across 24 game titles
- Enjoy more than 480,000 movies, dramas, anime titles and more
- also streaming more than 1.33 million manga and books

## Experience a L'Arc-en-Ciel live show in karaoke rooms across Japan!

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002903.000004747.html
- anchor: #n1705417
- Companies mentioned: USEN＆U-NEXT GROUP、株式会社エクシング、L'Arc-en-Ciel、JOYSOUND、みるハコ

Facts:
- Celebrating its 35th anniversary in 2026
- From Wednesday, July 29, to Wednesday, October 28
- Running time: approximately 18 minutes

## [Celebrating 1 million copies sold] “魔王城の料理番” collaboration cafe to open from Friday, August 7! New volume 6 also on sale

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003110.000047877.html
- anchor: #n1705416
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社新潮社、くらげバンチ、日比谷OKUROJI

Facts:
- More than 1 million copies sold to date
- Reservation deposit: 550 yen (tax included)
- Purchases of 2,000 yen (tax included) or more

## Top MCs and judges announced for the main competition of “めるぷち選抜決定戦2026,” an audition show for TEEN influencers! コムドット’s Yamato, Toua, Mukuna’s Enapi, Kasu, Kanon and others will support the contestants

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003656.000064643.html
- anchor: #n1705415
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社VAZ、ABEMA、めるぷち、コムドット、株式会社yutori、ばんばんざい

Facts:
- 14 current members advancing to the main competition
- 8 episodes in total
- August 6, 2026
- YouTube channel “めるぷち” (434,000 subscribers as of July 2026)
- 710 million cumulative views
- 1,180 yen per month
- 680 yen per month

## A solo stage performance by a former member of Gamarjobat! “ケッチスケッチ,” a heartwarming comedy that transcends language barriers and can be enjoyed by people of all ages and nationalities, is set to be staged

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003804.000013972.html
- anchor: #n1705414
- Companies mentioned: ロングランプランニング株式会社、カンフェティ、公益財団法人府中文化振興財団

Facts:
- The performance will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Fuchu-no-Mori Theater Furusato Hall (1-chome 2, Asama-cho, Fuchu City, Tokyo).
- Tickets are scheduled to go on sale at 19:00 on Thursday, July 30, 2026, through カンフェティ (operated by ロングランプランニング株式会社, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Daigo Kurematsu).
- General admission: 4,800 yen
- U-25: 2,500 yen
- Running time: approximately 80 minutes

## [SNIDEL♡HELLO KITTY] Available exclusively at sanrio house (サンリオハウス)! 6 SNIDEL collaboration items featuring ハローキティ go on sale!

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004299.000018505.html
- anchor: #n1705413
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ、株式会社サンリオ、sanrio house、SNIDEL、ハローキティ

Facts:
- All ６ styles
- Price: 10,120 yen
- Price: 9,350 yen
- Price: 14,960 yen
- Price: 13,970 yen
- Price: 6,930 yen
- Price: 880 yen
- Available at a total of 94 stores

## [emmi] Fall 2026 collection catalog themed “Emotional Mode” now available! <Monday, July 27>

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004325.000018505.html
- anchor: #n1705412
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マッシュスタイルラボ、emmi

Facts:
- Gilet 19,800yen
- Knit 16,500yen
- Shorts 4,950yen
- Bag 10,780yen
- Socks 2,640 yen
- Shoes 22,000yen
- Blouson 26,400yen
- Cardigan 14,300 yen
- Skirt ¥19,800
- Shoes 19,800yen
- Jacket 57,200yen
- Tops 9,900 yen
- Cardigan 13,200 yen
- Pants 11,000yen
- Socks 2,420yen
- Bag 18,700yen
- Shoes 16,940yen
- Blouson 27,000yen

## “Space Brothers” finale commemorative special video “Mission: SPACE COMIC”

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008719.000001719.html
- anchor: #n1705411
- Companies mentioned: 講談社、JAXA、スペースエントリー株式会社、メノー株式会社、三井物産エアロスペース株式会社、株式会社セルシス、東京アドデザイナース、博報堂プロダクツ、コントラスト、Y's、Sketch、SSHY・ザ・SSHY

Facts:
- The conclusion of a story spanning approximately 18 years
- A demonstration of depicting “Episode 425.5” in outer space
- The final volume 46 of “Space Brothers,” the special edition on sale Wednesday, July 22, 2026
- List price: 2,140 yen (base price: 1,945 yen)
- List price: 1,131 yen (base price: 1,028 yen)
- Pages: 304
- Total circulation has exceeded 35 million copies

## The highly anticipated second issue of “Tropic,” a print magazine that “creates a tropical climate of knowledge,” will get a special edition featuring Noel Kawashima (Travis Japan) on the cover, due to popular demand!

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008720.000001719.html
- anchor: #n1705410
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社講談社、Travis Japan、ブルガリア人文学研究者ダリン・テネフ、アンソニー・ホロヴィッツ、ACIDMAN、大木伸夫、ポール・ブキャナン、ブルーナイル、ダウ90000、蓮見翔、いとうせいこう、ユースケ・サンタマリア

Facts:
- List price: 2,200 yen (before tax)
- List price: 2,420 yen (tax included)

## “TV Anime ‘2.5 Dimensional Seduction’ POPUP SHOP in ボークス” is coming!

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009335.000016064.html
- anchor: #n1705409
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アルマビアンカ、ボークス、AMNIBUS、アニメイト、Aiming inc.

Facts:
- “TV Anime ‘2.5 Dimensional Seduction’ POPUP SHOP in ボークス” will be held at 3 ボークス stores starting Saturday, August 22, 2026.
- Saturday, August 22, 2026–Sunday, September 6, 2026
- Single item: ¥605 (tax included) / BOX: ¥5,445 (tax included)
- Single item: ¥275 (tax included) / BOX: ¥2,475 (tax included)
- Single item: 770 yen (tax included) / BOX: 6,930 yen (tax included)
- Single item: 660 yen (tax included) / BOX: 5,940 yen (tax included)
- Single item: 660 yen (tax included) / BOX:

## [New product] Characters from “Goddess of Victory: NIKKE” join the open-figure series [PalVerse Palé.]!

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009644.000014827.html
- anchor: #n1705408
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ブシロード、株式会社ブシロードクリエイティブ、SHIFT UP CORP

Facts:
- [Price] ¥3,300 each (tax included)
- [Number of types] 2 types in total
- Rapi: Approx. 113 mm tall
- Anis: Approx. 113 mm tall

## Frequently asked questions and model answers drawn from extensive coaching data, revealed in full! Revised Edition: 25 Frequently Asked Questions and Answer Patterns for Nursing and Medical School Interviews, a Guide to Speaking with Confidence, goes on sale July 27, 2026!

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019771.000007006.html
- anchor: #n1705407
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、小論ラボ

Facts:
- List price: 1,870 yen (1,700 yen + tax)
- Page count: 258 pages
- 25 carefully selected frequently asked questions

## [Limited-store bonus revealed!] For those who relate a little too much to Tama's way of life: the world's most laid-back self-care book, Education Program: The Book of the Heart, opens for preorders July 27!

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019773.000007006.html
- anchor: #n1705406
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、Amazon、アニメイト、ゲーマーズ

Facts:
- 【List price】¥1,980 (¥1,800 before tax + tax)
- [Release date] September 30, 2026 (planned)

## Travel eSIM app トリファ launches a campaign offering first-time buyers a chance to win a coupon for up to 30% off all eSIM products!

- Published: 2026-07-27T11:55:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000061.000085027.html
- anchor: #n1705361
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社トリファ、トリファ

Facts:
- Up to 30% off
- More than 200 countries and regions worldwide
- Within 7 days of obtaining it

## Outsources hometown tax donation operations to travel company JTB and adds “JTB旅行返礼品”

- Published: 2026-07-27T11:53:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000067.000082839.html
- anchor: #n1705362
- Companies mentioned: 能美市役所、JTB、JTB旅行返礼品、たがわ龍泉閣、まつさき、旅亭萬葉、JTBギフトトラベルセンター、辰口温泉

Facts:
- JTB facility-only coupon worth ¥9,000
- JTB facility-only coupon worth ¥15,000
- JTB facility-only coupon worth ¥24,000
- Donation amount: ¥257,000
- Donation amount: ¥367,000

## Accops announces proprietary remote display protocol “Photon,” with phased rollout beginning this fall as a core digital workspace technology

- Published: 2026-07-27T11:51:56+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000184480.html
- anchor: #n1705363
- Companies mentioned: Accops、Zevoke Technologies株式会社、Microsoft

Facts:
- Phased rollout beginning in fall 2026

## An era in which an “AI management adviser” is stationed at produce wholesalers

- Published: 2026-07-27T11:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000168448.html
- anchor: #n1705368
- Companies mentioned: DXONE株式会社

## Clearnote users’ diverse records of learning to be exhibited at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

- Published: 2026-07-27T11:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000028948.html
- anchor: #n1705367
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CLEARNOTE、コクヨグループ、わよう書道会、文化庁

Facts:
- 2026年7月27日（月）から8月2日（日）まで
- Admission: ¥10
- More than 500,000 study notebooks
- More than 1.3 million Q&As

## Putting an end to “early departure” from jobs among people with disabilities! IT-focused employment transition support service 就労移行ITスクール marks its 10th anniversary, with a 97% retention rate and 44% employment rate in IT jobs!

- Published: 2026-07-27T11:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000135.000051972.html
- anchor: #n1705366
- Companies mentioned: メンタルヘルスラボ株式会社、厚生労働省

Facts:
- 97% workplace retention rate after finding employment
- 44% employment rate at IT companies
- More than 40 offices nationwide

## [Event report] Kazuo Futagawa, former vice-minister of Health, Labor and Welfare, speaks on “The outlook for social security in 2040” and building a society where everyone can stay active and healthy for longer

- Published: 2026-07-27T11:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000506.000027235.html
- anchor: #n1705365
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社DYM、Salon de CEO

Facts:
- The 34th “Salon de CEO” business leaders’ networking event was held on July 17, 2026
- Held in a small-group format, limited to around 20 companies per session
- Revenue: ¥32.46 billion (22nd fiscal term)
- Employees: 3,039 on a consolidated basis (as of April 1, 2026)

## Volume 1 of A Story of Youth, Calmer Than the Waves and Bluer Than the Stars, centered on high school students experiencing gender dysphoria, goes on sale July 27!

- Published: 2026-07-27T11:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019802.000007006.html
- anchor: #n1705364
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、ゲーマーズ、メロンブックス、COMIC ZIN、カドコミ、ニコニコ漫画

Facts:
- List price: 924 yen (840 yen before tax + tax)
- Page count: 204
- ISBN: 978-4-04-952280-8

## Experience Konoike Construction’s tunnel-renewal technology at a “virtual construction site”; metaverse experience space for its proprietary “Re-Lining Method” now open

- Published: 2026-07-27T11:49:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000141207.html
- anchor: #n1705369
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社鴻池組、株式会社ファンタスティックモーション

Facts:
- Opens to the public July 15, 2026

## ベクター offers a comprehensive solution for SOVD

- Published: 2026-07-27T11:46:42+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000087.000118698.html
- anchor: #n1705370
- Companies mentioned: ベクター、Vector Informatik GmbH、ベクターグループ

Facts:
- For more than 35 years
- More than 4,500 employees
- 930 million euros

## Full interpretive coverage of approximately 3,700 東証-listed companies—Ishare unveils “Headnote,” a new feature that interprets the momentum of individual stocks

- Published: 2026-07-27T11:46:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000097165.html
- anchor: #n1705371
- Companies mentioned: Ishare、株式会社Ｉｓｈａｒｅ、東証、TDnet

Facts:
- Structures stock momentum across 5 factors
- Consolidates the analysis into a note of approximately 700 characters

## Limited-time teppanyaki course featuring ethical Kumamoto Akaushi beef

- Published: 2026-07-27T11:45:34+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000953.000053012.html
- anchor: #n1705372
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ベストホスピタリティーネットワーク、ホテル インターコンチネンタル 東京ベイ、くまもとあか牛プロジェクト、全日本あか毛和牛協会、熊本県産牛肉消費拡大推進協議会、草原再生・あか牛復興プロジェクト、阿蘇マルキチ醤油、肥後銀行、慶應義塾大学大学院メディアデザイン研究科、熊本県畜産農業協同組合、南阿蘇村、株式会社肥後銀行、インターコンチネンタル ホテルズ＆リゾーツ

Facts:
- Approximately 1.3% of all wagyu beef
- [Price] ¥28,500
- ※Upgrade (+ ¥1,000)

## [Potential new species] Fossils of a lizard-like reptile described as among Japan’s oldest discovered in Katsuura Town, 徳島県! Specimens are on display in the “2nd-floor permanent exhibition: Tokushima Dinosaur Collection” at 徳島県立博物館

- Published: 2026-07-27T11:45:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000686.000100825.html
- anchor: #n1705373
- Companies mentioned: 徳島県、徳島県立博物館、福井県立大学、福井県立恐竜博物館、福井県工業技術センター

Facts:
- Approximately 1.1 cm long
- Approximately 130 million years ago

## [Through 7/31: 5x points campaign] A special selection of “4 lifestyle appliances for women” to brighten every day launches at 楽天市場’s Show !t! Combining interior style with functional beauty

- Published: 2026-07-24T20:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000766.000047737.html
- anchor: #n1705811
- Companies mentioned: 楽天市場、Show !t、amadana、FG-SCAM4

Facts:
- 5x points
- Until 23:59 on July 31 (Fri.)
- 4 carefully selected items

## [Through 7/31: 5x points campaign] A special selection of “4 carefully chosen gadgets for men” launches at 楽天市場’s Show !t, for immersing yourself in your own world! From analog appeal to the latest gear

- Published: 2026-07-24T20:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000765.000047737.html
- anchor: #n1705812
- Companies mentioned: 楽天市場、Show !t、BleeqUP、XGIMI、Find My Card

Facts:
- 5x points
- July 31
- 23:59

## [Starting 7/24] Turn reviews, photos and videos from official monitors into promotional assets. New “Review Asset” service launches

- Published: 2026-07-24T17:57:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002228.000080271.html
- anchor: #n1706102
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ナビット

Facts:
- Starting July 24 (Fri.)
- January 2001

## “Homeowners’ association finances” will shape the future of aging condominiums: asset value and management amid soaring construction costs

- Published: 2026-07-24T17:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000230.000013438.html
- anchor: #n1705527
- Companies mentioned: マンションリサーチ株式会社、マンション管理業協会、福嶋総研

Facts:
- Sample case studies: 526,545
- By 2050, approximately 70% of condominiums for sale are expected to be at least 40 years old
- 「管理組合収支」と「建築・設備」の2つのカテゴリーに強い相関性(相関係数0.67)が見られました

## ヒルトン、ハワイの「カ・ライ・ワイキキ・ビーチ LXRホテルズ&リゾーツ」を新たなラグジュアリーアイコンとして展開

- Published: 2026-07-15T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000189.000033161.html
- anchor: #n1705830
- Companies mentioned: ヒルトン、LXRホテルズ&リゾーツ、アイロンゲート・グループ、ブライアン・オサリバン・スタジオ、ゲリン・グラス・アーキテクツ、ヒルトン・オナーズ

Facts:
- Major design renovation backed by an investment of US$100 million
- 238 guest rooms in total
- US$1,000 in resort credit

## Taiwan stocks fall 20.65 points

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:47:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607270129.aspx
- anchor: #n1706104
- Companies mentioned: 群創、群益臺灣加權正2、聯電、主動統一升級50、元大台灣50正2、隆銘綠能、統領、友訊、日馳、中福、期街口布蘭特正2、台虹、成信實業*-創、百容、台苯

Facts:
- The index closed down 20.65 points at 43634.19 points
- Down 0.05%
- 成交金額新台幣7176.86億元
- The weighted index opened at 43585.92 points
- The intraday high was 43686.15 points
- The low was 42969.48 points
- The index excluding financial stocks stood at 39043.07 points
- Down 69.84 points
- Cement stocks rise 1.86%
- Food stocks fall 0.41%
- Plastics and chemicals stocks fall 0.64%

## Seattle shooting leaves 2 dead and 5 injured; representative office says no Taiwanese casualties have been reported so far

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:46:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607270128.aspx
- anchor: #n1706105
- Companies mentioned: 西雅圖市政府、西雅圖警察局、觀光署、駐西雅圖辦事處

Facts:
- 2 people died
- At least 5 people injured
- At least 1 person has been detained
- The Seattle Food Festival was founded in 1982

## Review committee members have ties to China; 陽明交大 says their terms run through the end of July

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:45:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607270127.aspx
- anchor: #n1706106
- Companies mentioned: 陽明交大、上海交大、香港浸會大學

Facts:
- Both their terms end on July 31, 115

## 兩廳院 2026 Autumn Arts Festival brings works from 7 countries and 8 programs together to foster mutual understanding

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:43:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202607270126.aspx
- anchor: #n1706103
- Companies mentioned: 兩廳院、居拉．阮、瓦倫蘇埃拉、巴奈、帕帕多普洛斯、四把椅子劇團、大衛・吉塞森、肯恩

Facts:
- A total of 30 performances
- A series of activities includes 32 exhibitions, talks, workshops and cross-disciplinary collaborations
- 兩廳院 members can begin presales on August 1
- Tickets go on sale to the public at 12 noon on August 8

## Kinmen-Xiamen relay swim gets underway; poor sea conditions off Xiamen allow only 1 leg to be completed before swimmers turn back

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:25:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607270125.aspx
- anchor: #n1706092
- Companies mentioned: 金門縣體育會、中國國家體育總局游泳運動管理中心、福建省體育局、廈門市體育局

Facts:
- A total of 100 escort boats are on 1-to-1 duty today
- A total of 200 athletes are competing
- 1人游3500公尺
- The total distance is 7000 meters

## AI deepfake political propaganda could threaten democracy; scholars call for a disclosure and oversight mechanism

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:23:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607270124.aspx
- anchor: #n1706076
- Companies mentioned: 陽明交通大學、中央社

## Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency continues to promote conservation co-prosperity site certification in line with biodiversity initiatives

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:18:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607270123.aspx
- anchor: #n1706073
- Companies mentioned: 林業及自然保育署、聯合國、中央社

Facts:
- The conservation co-prosperity site certification system began in 2025
- Effectively conserve at least 30% of land and sea areas
- A total of 61 sites have been certified
- 3 sites have been listed as candidate conservation co-prosperity sites
- The total area exceeds 2900 hectares

## Wu Jierui pitches well in Blue-White game and thanks Wu Guohao for the relief; hopes to boost his overseas market value at the Asian Youth Championship

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:17:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607270122.aspx
- anchor: #n1706074
- Companies mentioned: 台南海事、統一7-ELEVEn獅

Facts:
- Fastball tops out at 152 kilometers per hour
- Fastest pitch was about 136 kilometers per hour
- Pitch speed gradually increased, reaching 147 kilometers per hour
- He pitched 4 scoreless innings in total

## President Lai discusses the origins of fiber-optic internet and encourages science fair winners to stay curious

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607270121.aspx
- anchor: #n1706075
- Companies mentioned: 中華民國第66屆中小學科學展覽會、大東方號

Facts:
- 中華民國第66屆中小學科學展覽會
- A total of 7929 entries from across the country
- On this day 160 years ago
- July 27, 1866

## Landslide at major Solomon Islands gold mine reportedly kills at least 10

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:14:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607270120.aspx
- anchor: #n1706069
- Companies mentioned: 金嶺、萬國國際礦業

Facts:
- The gold mine contributed nearly 1/4 of the Solomon Islands' gross domestic product last year

## 北醫楓杏 medical service team visits 34 villages in Penghu, providing cross-sea free medical care for 16 consecutive years

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:14:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607270119.aspx
- anchor: #n1706070
- Companies mentioned: 北醫楓杏社會醫療暨醫學知識推廣服務隊、臺北醫大、臺北醫學大學、澎湖縣政府衛生局

Facts:
- 臺北醫大 provides free medical care in Penghu for the 16th consecutive year
- 北醫楓杏社會醫療暨醫學知識推廣服務隊 begins a medical outreach tour of 34 Penghu villages on the 30th

## Why happiness bottoms out between ages 45 and 49, and how it can be a chance to recalibrate your life [Book excerpt]

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:13:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607275002.aspx
- anchor: #n1706093
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、圓神出版

Facts:
- Around age 48 is the lowest point for happiness during a person's life
- A U.S. study spanning 145 countries
- Muscle mass begins to decline at around age 30, with the pace accelerating after 40; the average loss is about 5% to 8% every 10 years

## Hu Zhiwei briefly reunites with family in London, faces possible early deportation to Hong Kong

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:11:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607270118.aspx
- anchor: #n1706071
- Companies mentioned: 香港民主黨、美聯社、英國內政部

Facts:
- One of 47 pro-democracy figures
- A prison sentence of 4 years and 5 months
- 7-day entry bail
- More than 230,000 Hong Kong residents
- More than 9800 have been granted settlement

## Ahead of Philippine president's State of the Nation Address, explosions, explosive devices and protests reported across capital

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:09:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607270117.aspx
- anchor: #n1706072
- Companies mentioned: 拖吊車公司

Facts:
- An explosion occurred near the Justice Department entrance at around 12:17 a.m. today
- Police announced yesterday that they would deploy more than 20,000 officers in the Greater Manila area

## International math competition opens in Singapore; Taiwan team wins 30 gold, 40 silver and 57 bronze medals

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:07:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607270116.aspx
- anchor: #n1705972
- Companies mentioned: 中華國際數理文化教育協會、新竹市私立曙光女中國中部

Facts:
- 30 gold medals
- 40 silver medals
- 57 bronze medals
- 174 Taiwanese students
- 17 countries and regions

## Firefighter injured in confrontation while advising visitors at Sanxia's Dabaoxi; police arrest 1 person for prosecution

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:04:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607270115.aspx
- anchor: #n1705973
- Companies mentioned: 新北市政府消防局、新北市政府警察局、台灣新北地方檢察署

## Yunlin man flees after car hits cyclist; 16-year-old high school student dies

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:57:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607270114.aspx
- anchor: #n1705911
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- 16-year-old Chen-surnamed high school student
- 43-year-old Chen-surnamed driver involved in the crash
- Breath alcohol concentration was 0.1
- Apprehended within 2 hours

## Huang Shijie unveils first batch of policy proposals, outlining six areas aimed at better meeting people's needs

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:54:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607270113.aspx
- anchor: #n1705832
- Companies mentioned: 民进党、桃园市党部

## 大考中心 plans tougher penalties for smart glasses violations; carrying them means no score for that test session

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:53:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607270112.aspx
- anchor: #n1705833
- Companies mentioned: 大考中心、中央社、教育部、考選部、NCC

Facts:
- Rules for handling violations for the 116 academic year
- English listening: 3 points per question
- GSAT: 3 grade points
- 4 levels on the subject-specific test

## Real estate agents: Taipei properties meeting the Youth Home Loan 3.0 criteria average 35.8 years old

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:44:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607270111.aspx
- anchor: #n1705831
- Companies mentioned: 台灣房屋、台灣房屋集團趨勢中心

Facts:
- Average property age is 35.8 years
- Songshan District properties average 43.6 years old
- The maximum purchase price for a loan application is NT$35 million
- A total of 1660 qualifying transactions were recorded in the first half of this year
- Wenshan District had the most, with 222 transactions
- Based on a budget of NT$34 million
- 備妥2成自備款680萬
- A loan of up to NT$15 million is available
- Leaving a NT$19 million gap in the home price
- Borrow an additional NT$12.2 million
- With total borrowing of NT$27.2 million
- Monthly payments of around NT$90,000
- Annual household income of NT$2 million
- The mortgage burden ratio would also be nearly 56%
- Zhongzheng District has the highest price per unit, at NT$1.108 million

## Tainted oil case sparks clash between Blue and Green caucuses in Taichung council

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:39:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607270110.aspx
- anchor: #n1705818
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂股份有限公司、福壽實業股份有限公司

## Blue and White lawmakers block related school affairs meeting regulations; Cheng Ying-yao says he is deeply disappointed

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:39:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607270109.aspx
- anchor: #n1705819
- Companies mentioned: 教育部、立法院教育及文化委員會、國民黨、民進黨

Facts:
- 國民黨立委以6比0，表決通過
- If revisions are not completed within 2 months

## 募款「手勢」學問大 中山大學研究：會影響捐款意願

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:38:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607270108.aspx
- anchor: #n1705820
- Companies mentioned: 中山大學、國立中山大學、Journal of Advertising

Facts:
- A poster
- A social media post

## Ransomware attacks on businesses on the rise; cybersecurity agency urges 4 measures to strengthen defenses

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:32:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607270107.aspx
- anchor: #n1705814

Facts:
- At least 7 well-known companies in Taiwan disclosed ransomware attacks last year
- As of July 22 this year, at least 5 companies had disclosed ransomware attacks
- Hackers publicly named more than 90 Taiwanese companies

## Taiwanese player Yang Dai-kang, who played in Japan, announces retirement, ending 21-year professional baseball career

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:31:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607270106.aspx
- anchor: #n1705815
- Companies mentioned: Oisix新潟天鵝之皇隊、日本火腿隊、讀賣巨人隊、美國獨立聯盟、湖國碼頭犬隊、澳洲布里斯本俠盜隊、高點搖椅隊

Facts:
- 39-year-old Taiwanese baseball star Yang Dai-kang
- 21-year professional baseball career
- 47 successful stolen bases
- 1322 games played
- Batting average of 2 tenths and 7 hundredths
- Hit 105 home runs
- Drove in 482 runs
- Stole 141 bases
- Played 30 games in the minor leagues
- Batting average of 2 tenths

## Pasula takes on utility role in infield and outfield for Asian Youth Championship training squad, aims to lead younger teammates in international competition

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:29:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607270105.aspx
- anchor: #n1705816
- Companies mentioned: パスラ・タキスリニアン、富邦悍將、穀保家商、亞青台灣隊、楊孝承、U18世界盃棒球賽

Facts:
- Selected by 富邦悍將 in the 4th round of this year's CPBL draft
- The final roster can include only 18 players
- 22 players remain on the training squad

## 委內瑞拉政治對話 反對派領袖馬查多拒絕參與

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:28:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607270104.aspx
- anchor: #n1705817
- Companies mentioned: 馬查多、龔薩雷茲、羅德里格斯、馬杜洛、費蓋拉、豪爾赫．羅德里格斯

Facts:
- preventing her from returning to Venezuela. (Translated by: Qu Xiangping) 1150727

## Minor erosion and scouring of the barrier lake dam on Wanli Creek; no signs of imminent damage

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:24:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607270103.aspx
- anchor: #n1705813
- Companies mentioned: 林業及自然保育署、氣象署

Facts:
- The lake's water level is 1091.31 meters
- 蓄水量約616.28萬立方公尺
- Accumulated rainfall over the next 12 hours and next 24 hours: 4.6 mm

## Cheng Li-wun calls for unity, vows to secure a legislative majority and move toward forming a government

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:21:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607270102.aspx
- anchor: #n1705782
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨

Facts:
- 200,000 people took to the streets on the evening of the 25th
- The county and city elections in November
- Win on Nov. 28
- Move toward forming a government in 2028

## Summer online games hide scams; Kaohsiung police remind public of 三 major rules to avoid fraud

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:21:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607270101.aspx
- anchor: #n1705783
- Companies mentioned: LINE

Facts:
- Call the 165 anti-fraud hotline
- Call 110 to report a crime

## 輝達 invests $1 billion in Naver to help expand AI data centers

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607270100.aspx
- anchor: #n1705784
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、Naver、布魯克菲爾德、國民年金公團、貝萊德基金

Facts:
- Invests $1 billion
- About NT$32.3 billion
- Up to $10 billion in funding
- Allots 7.2 million new shares to 輝達
- 布魯克菲爾德 to provide up to $9 billion in financing
- Stake of 4.5%
- With a 9.25% stake
- Stake of 6.12%
- 200千瓩
- 1 gigawatt

## Bank of Korea: Semiconductor exports to Taiwan increase, forming AI semiconductor supply chain

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:15:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607270099.aspx
- anchor: #n1705779
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、台積電、三星電子、SK海力士

A supply chain map released by the Bank of Korea's manufacturing sector shows that, driven by AI demand, South Korea's semiconductor exports to Taiwan have surged, confirming that the global AI supply chain centered on 輝達, 台積電, Samsung and SK海力士 is becoming more robust.

Facts:
- South Korea's semiconductor exports to Taiwan rose sharply from 9.0% in 2022 to 19.9% last year
- China is South Korea's largest semiconductor export market, but its share is declining
- The core companies in the global AI semiconductor supply chain are 輝達, 台積電, Samsung and SK海力士
- 韓國半導體生產更加集中於首都圈

## Hualien-Incheon flights suspended; route expected to switch to Cheongju in late October

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:13:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607270098.aspx
- anchor: #n1705780
- Companies mentioned: 可依航空公司、Aero K

Facts:
- The occupancy rate was 8 tenths at the time
- Service is expected to resume in late October

## Car gets stuck on railway crossing in Taoyuan's Pingzhen District; railway police: fine of up to NT$90,000 and license suspension

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:12:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607270097.aspx
- anchor: #n1705781
- Companies mentioned: 台鐵

Facts:
- Fine of up to NT$90,000
- 台鐵 Tze-Chiang Limited Express No. 135
- NT$15,000 or more
- Fine of less than NT$90,000

## At least 2 dead, 5 injured in shooting at Seattle food festival

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:06:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607270096.aspx
- anchor: #n1705676
- Companies mentioned: 西雅圖時報、氣候宣言體育館、港景醫療中心

Facts:
- At the 74-acre venue
- A 2-year-old boy
- A 23-year-old man
- A 39-year-old woman
- A 56-year-old woman
- A 40-year-old woman

## New Taiwan dollar falls 3.7 cents at midday, temporarily closing at 32.395

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:05:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607270095.aspx
- anchor: #n1705677
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- Temporarily closed at 32.395
- Fell 3.7 cents
- Trading volume of $728 million
- Opened at 32.37
- High of 32.37
- Low of 32.408

## China-North Korea ties warm; 金正恩 pays respects at Chinese military cemetery and Mao Anying's tomb

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607270094.aspx
- anchor: #n1705678
- Companies mentioned: 中國人民志願軍、朝鮮勞動黨、習近平、金正恩、李雪主、金主愛、趙甬元、金成男、朱昌日、崔善姬、努光鐵、朴正天、朴泰成、王滬寧

Facts:
- 73rd anniversary of the end of the Korean War
- 65th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between China and North Korea

## Musician Chen Yi-fu misses event; emergency responders break down door and find him dead

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:02:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607270093.aspx
- anchor: #n1705674
- Companies mentioned: Facebook

Facts:
- A 56-year-old man surnamed Chen
- At 1:26 p.m. on the 26th
- He also posted on Facebook on the 25th
- Finally returned home at 兩 a.m.

## Taiwan stocks plunge on Black Friday; July consumer confidence index falls

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:58:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607270092.aspx
- anchor: #n1705611
- Companies mentioned: 中央大學、台灣房屋、Google

Facts:
- July consumer confidence index (CCI) fell to 64.58 points
- Down 0.47 points month over month
- Down 1.82 points month over month
- The weighted index plunged 2953.71 points at the close
- The “time to buy real estate” indicator stood at 90.13 points in July
- Down 0.22 points
- A total of 3308 people aged 20 and over in Taiwan were interviewed
- The margin of sampling error is plus or minus 2.0 percentage points

## Southern cloud systems and afternoon convection bring heavy rain advisories to 13 counties and cities

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:58:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607270091.aspx
- anchor: #n1705612
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署

## Major U.S. companies resume hiring; AI costs and capability limits emerge as key factors

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:58:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202607270090.aspx
- anchor: #n1705613
- Companies mentioned: 博思艾倫諮詢公司、萊迪思、Alphabet、ServiceNow、羅勃海佛國際公司、麻省理工學院

Facts:
- As of June 30 this year, 博思艾倫諮詢公司 had about 30,900 employees
- Down 7.5% from 1 year earlier

## Hsinchu Science Park partners with 熊本科學園區 to build Taiwan-Japan innovation cooperation platform

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:55:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607270089.aspx
- anchor: #n1705543
- Companies mentioned: 新竹科學園區、熊本縣、三井不動產、熊本科學園區

## 奧德賽 drops only 3 tenths in its 2nd week, retains North American box office crown

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:53:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202607270088.aspx
- anchor: #n1705544
- Companies mentioned: 奧德賽、克里斯多福諾蘭、綜藝、娛樂經銷研究、葛羅斯、海洋奇緣、迪士尼、玩具總動員5、冥界：音樂劇版、環球影業、小小兵&大怪獸

Facts:
- Down only about 3 tenths from its opening weekend
- 奧德賽 opened in North America with $124 million
- Worldwide box office has reached $640 million
- North American box office surpassed $100 million, reaching $102 million
- Overseas box office totaled $125 million
- 迪士尼 spent $250 million to remake the ocean-adventure animated film as a live-action movie
- 全球累計收入突破10億美元大關

## Traffic accident figures improved from months 1 to 5, with drunk driving and pedestrian deaths down by more than 50%

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:52:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607270087.aspx
- anchor: #n1705545
- Companies mentioned: 交通部

Facts:
- Overall, 1,122 people died within 30 days of traffic accidents
- Down 187 from 112
- A decline of 14.3%
- Down 42 compared with 114
- A decline of 3.6%
- From months 1 to 5 this year, 17 people died in drug-impaired driving incidents
- 4 of them were drug users
- The overall death toll was 781
- Down 158 from 112
- There were 92 pedestrian deaths
- There were 92 pedestrian deaths, down 17 from 112

## Metal detectors used for the first time in the subject-specific exam; candidate disqualified for wearing smart glasses

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:51:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607270086.aspx
- anchor: #n1705546
- Companies mentioned: 大學入學考試中心、大考中心考試委員會

Facts:
- Exam districts reported 111 violations of test-room rules
- The most common violation, with 51 cases, was failing to bring the original of a valid exam ID
- There were 21 related violations involving mobile phones, items prohibited at desks, and items brought into the exam room that made noise
- 4 grade points deducted from that subject

## Russian attacks intensify; civilian casualties in Ukraine hit highest level since April 2022

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:49:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607270085.aspx
- anchor: #n1705547
- Companies mentioned: CNN、路透社、戰爭研究所、羅馬尼亞空軍、羅馬尼亞國防部

Facts:
- Russian attacks have killed at least 377 civilians this month
- Russian attacks have killed at least 377 civilians and injured 2,129 this month
- Russian forces have deployed nearly 1700 drones
- At least 6 people were killed
- 造成1名10歲兒童及1名成人喪生
- Another 25 people were injured
- causing 1 death
- Another 16 people needed medical treatment
- 6 people injured

## Opposition cuts food safety funding and freezes drone budget; Chiang Wan-an urges the Executive and Legislative Yuans to communicate

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:48:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607270084.aspx
- anchor: #n1705548
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油品、食安辦、食品雲、國民黨、台灣青年世代共好協會、民進黨、中央社

Facts:
- NT$44.2 billion
- 200,000 people

## A giant dome in the south and a science city in the north: Lee Szechuan proposes 3 major transportation projects

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:44:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607270083.aspx
- anchor: #n1705542
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、新北市黨部、新北AI產業園區

Facts:
- The main drivers of urban development to support New Taipei's growth over the next 30 years
- Reach Beishike in 15 minutes
- Reach Taipei's core area in 30 minutes

## Tech giants' earnings season coincides with Fed rate decision; US stocks face a crucial test

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:41:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607270082.aspx
- anchor: #n1705541
- Companies mentioned: 微軟、Meta Platforms、聯準會、雅迪尼研究、Alphabet、輝達、亞馬遜、谷歌、The Wealth Alliance、道明證券

Facts:
- 這些大舉投資AI的科技巨頭，今年以來透過發行債券及貸款籌措超過2000億美元資金
- 並另外宣布總額1150億美元的募資
- 輝達（Nvidia）與亞馬遜（Amazon）近期意外宣布各自發行250億美元債券
- 自Alphabet於6月1日宣布將至少發行800億美元新股以來
- Their Class A shares have fallen 15% in total
- 公司將2026年資本支出預測上調150億美元
- 新預估區間拉高到1950億至2050億美元
- Shares fell another 7.8% last week

## President honors key figure in Japan-Taiwan ties; 古屋圭司: Chinese sanctions have no effect

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:35:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607270081.aspx
- anchor: #n1705528
- Companies mentioned: 台積電

Facts:
- The Japan-Taiwan Friendship Parliamentary Alliance now has 323 cross-party lawmakers
- People traveling between Taiwan and Japan topped 8.2 million last year
- The second Kumamoto plant will also be upgraded to a 3-nanometer process

## 因應引進機隊 台灣虎航擴大招募客艙組員

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:34:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607270080.aspx
- anchor: #n1705529
- Companies mentioned: 台灣虎航

Facts:
- The airline plans to recruit 30 cabin crew members

## 高速公路違規欠款逾8萬 7旬男帳戶凍結才繳清

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:30:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607270079.aspx
- anchor: #n1705530
- Companies mentioned: 交通部高速公路局中區養護工程分局、台中市政府交通事件裁決處、法務部行政執行署台中分署

Facts:
- 罰鍰新台幣8萬7663元
- Cited 166 times
- 梁's violations involved 3 vehicles

## Civic groups to rally on Ketagalan Boulevard for judicial justice on 8/1; 國民黨 joins call for people to stand up together

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:29:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607270078.aspx
- anchor: #n1705531
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、中華人權協會、生命權平等協會、中華民國生命權平等協會

Facts:
- A rally will gather on Ketagalan Boulevard at 2 p.m. on August 1

## AI-generated imitation of president's voice sparks controversy; DPP: Freedom of speech does not include fabrication and defamation

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:23:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607270077.aspx
- anchor: #n1705486
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、國民黨

Facts:
- Under Article 210 of the Criminal Code
- Article 216
- Article 220

## Multiple people injured in shooting near Seattle's Space Needle

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:23:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607270076.aspx
- anchor: #n1705487
- Companies mentioned: 西雅圖警方、法新社、X

Facts:
- Several people were injured

## A magnitude 4.8 earthquake in Nanxi, Tainan, deemed an independent event by 氣象署

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:20:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607270075.aspx
- anchor: #n1705488
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、氣象署、中央氣象署、氣象署地震測報中心

Facts:
- Magnitude 4.8 earthquake
- The earthquake was 9.6 kilometers deep
- Maximum intensity reached Level 4 in Tainan and Kaohsiung
- An average of 36,000 to 40,000 earthquakes of varying size occur each year
- About 52 significant felt earthquakes have been recorded so far this year

## Heat wave drives up European demand for Chinese air conditioners; analysts urge Hong Kong traders to get a share

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:19:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607270074.aspx
- anchor: #n1705489
- Companies mentioned: 團結香港基金

Facts:
- China-Europe freight trains reach Europe in just 10 to 15 days
- About 20 days faster than sea freight

## Uniform Invoice Lottery, 5-6 period: lucky 萊爾富 customer wins ten-million prize after spending NT$49 on biscuits

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:18:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607270073.aspx
- anchor: #n1705490
- Companies mentioned: 萊爾富

Facts:
- Ten-million special prize
- NT$2 million grand prize.
- NT$200,000 top prize
- Spent NT$49 on biscuits

## Subject-specific exam candidate disqualified for photographing test booklet with a phone

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:12:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607270063.aspx
- anchor: #n1705481
- Companies mentioned: 大考中心

Facts:
- The grading group reported 61 violations of answer-sheet rules
- Exam districts reported 111 violations of test-room rules
- The most common violation, with 51 cases, was failing to bring the original of a valid exam ID
- There were 21 related violations involving mobile phones, items prohibited at desks, and items brought into the exam room that made noise

## 陸軍 sergeant sentenced to 12 years, final ruling, for taking 60,000 yuan in bribes to hand over military secrets 8 times

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:10:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607270062.aspx
- anchor: #n1705482
- Companies mentioned: 陸軍、陸軍馬祖防衛指揮部、台灣高等法院、台灣高等檢察署、最高法院

Facts:
- 獲取6萬餘元
- Sentenced to 12 years in prison
- Stripped of civil rights for 6 years

## 葉仁創 to run for Puli Township chief in Nantou County, hopes to continue DPP policies

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:08:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607270061.aspx
- anchor: #n1705483
- Companies mentioned: 台灣中小企業聯合輔導基金會

Facts:
- The 8-year record of incumbent Puli Township chief 廖志城 of the DPP

## 民進黨: Using AI to impersonate another person's voice may break the law; judicial investigation is necessary

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:06:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607270060.aspx
- anchor: #n1705484
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、國民黨

Facts:
- 115年度 central government general budget proposal

## 台積電 rebounds and financial stocks rally; Taiwan shares pare losses amid thin trading and volatility

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607270059.aspx
- anchor: #n1705485
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯發科、台達電、鴻海、日月光投控、聯電、國巨、禾伸堂、南亞科、華邦電、力積電、台塑、台化、台塑化、旭隼力、高力、萬潤、台新2000高科技基金

Facts:
- Taiwan shares fell more than 680 points early, briefly losing the 43000-point level
- Taiwan shares pared losses to around 200 points
- Taiwan shares hit an intraday low of 42969.48 points
- Fell 685.36 points
- Weighted index at 43440.23 points
- Down 214.61 points
- A decline of 0.49%
- 成交值萎縮至新台幣3731.96億元
- The electronics index fell 0.5% intraday
- The financial index rallied 0.94%
- The OTC index fell 0.37%

## Chinese military builds model of presidential office; Taiwan military says it underscores severe threat and urges support for defense budget

- Published: 2026-07-27T12:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607270058.aspx
- anchor: #n1705380
- Companies mentioned: Business Insider、The Telegraph

Facts:
- The cap is US$319 million
- About US$245 million has been returned so far

## Taichung police bust fake-currency money-laundering ring; 3 couriers who posed as currency traders indicted

- Published: 2026-07-27T11:58:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607270057.aspx
- anchor: #n1705374
- Companies mentioned: BUMBLE、LINE、KADENA、USDT、泰達幣

Facts:
- One victim exchanged cryptocurrency with suspect 李 multiple times, losing a total of NT$2.74 million
- The suspect surnamed Lee took a 2% to 3% commission.

## Citing personal reasons, the 印尼央行 governor resigns 2 years early.

- Published: 2026-07-27T11:58:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607270056.aspx
- anchor: #n1705375
- Companies mentioned: 印尼央行、法新社、彭博、中央社

Facts:
- After leading the 印尼央行 for nearly 7 years
- The cumulative decline reached about 7%.
- Interest rates were raised by a cumulative 100 basis points.
- The benchmark interest rate was raised to 5.75%.

## Argentine president's verbal criticism of Brazilian leader escalates into diplomatic incident.

- Published: 2026-07-27T11:53:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607270055.aspx
- anchor: #n1705376
- Companies mentioned: 巴西自由黨、巴西最高法院

Facts:
- Will take part in the October presidential election.