Lonely deaths among otaku are surging! Prevent the dispersal of collections of figures and anime memorabilia; 3 mysterious friends in a room filled with the smell of death | A keepsake of consideration for family! “My Autobiography” scheduled for sale in September
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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The total purchase price came to 1.4 million yen
A one-room apartment costing around 50,000 yen in rent was Shingo’s (pseudonym) castle
Proposed easing of party, government and military restrictions in the Cable Radio and Television Act; 凱擘 says it would bring fresh capital into the industry
China's industrial profits rose 15.1% year-on-year in June, with the electronics sector providing key support
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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In June, profits at industrial enterprises above designated size nationwide rose 15.1% year-on-year
From January to June, industrial enterprises above designated size posted total profits of RMB3.94799 trillion
From January to June, industrial enterprises above designated size posted total profits of RMB3.94799 trillion, or about NT$18.56 trillion
From January to June, industrial enterprises above designated size posted total profits of RMB3.94799 trillion, or about NT$18.56 trillion, up 18.7% year-on-year
From January to June, state-controlled industrial enterprises above designated size posted total profits of RMB1.30774 trillion
From January to June, state-controlled industrial enterprises above designated size posted total profits of RMB1.30774 trillion, up 17.9% year-on-year
Joint-stock enterprises posted total profits of RMB3.04432 trillion
Joint-stock enterprises posted total profits of RMB3.04432 trillion, up 24.7% year-on-year
Foreign, Hong Kong and Macao, and Taiwan-invested enterprises posted total profits of RMB887.32 billion
Keigo Higashino dies at 68 after colorectal cancer battle! The Devotion of Suspect X became a hit in Taiwan; author reveals what makes him irreplaceable
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Japanese mystery novelist Keigo Higashino dies at 68 of colorectal cancer. Known for “The Devotion of Suspect X” and “The Miracles of the Namiya General Store,” he enjoyed immense popularity in Taiwan. His works went beyond mystery to portray society and human nature, leaving an immeasurable impact.
The Wall Street Journal》Out-of-control models and the China threat: Washington gripped by AI safety panic
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Wall Street Journal reports that the rapid development of AI technology has sparked security fears in Washington. An OpenAI model went out of control and hacked into other systems, while Chinese AI rivals released free models, intensifying US-China geopolitical competition. AI giants are calling for a regulatory body, but the industry is divided over regulation, with some saying the rules are being written to serve their own interests.
Keeping pace with technology: Hsu Ho-chieh says technology universities should place greater emphasis on the humanities and arts in the AI era
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Hsu Ho-chieh, the new president of Tainan University of Technology, stressed that technology universities should emphasize the humanities, arts and design thinking in the AI era, and promote inter-university collaboration. President Hsu graduated from 國立臺灣師範大學's Department of Fine Arts and previously served as dean of 東海大學's College of Creative Design and Arts. He also received the Ministry of Education's Arts Education Contribution Award.
Taichung's 2026 urban resilience exercise set for Aug. 10; first-ever scenario involving mobile network disruption, residents urged to cooperate
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taichung City will hold an urban resilience air defense exercise on Aug. 10, 2026, introducing for the first time a scenario involving mobile network disruption and urging residents to follow evacuation and control measures. The aim is to strengthen the city's ability to respond to sudden crises.
Don't put tomatoes and cucumbers in the refrigerator when you get home! Proper storage revealed; storing them incorrectly could cause discoloration and spoil their taste
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Food researcher Miyuki Shimamoto explains how to properly store summer vegetables such as tomatoes and cucumbers. Keeping them fresh without over-refrigerating them, and making use of freezing, can reduce household food waste.
Pushes for new post office in the Taipei University Special District to open! Su Chiao-hui: Improving public services and securing better benefits for postal workers
Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village marks its 40th anniversary; Hsu Shu-hua praises its tourism contributions and invites the public to visit Nantou and enter a prize drawing
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Nantou County Magistrate Hsu Shu-hua attended the festivities, praised its contributions to tourism and the preservation of Indigenous culture, and promoted a Nantou tourism prize drawing to attract visitors.
Battle-top tournament kicks off! 480 competitors vie for the “Azure Dragon Divine Sword”; Chang Yi-li says diverse leisure activities bring youthful energy to Kaohsiung
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Kaohsiung hosted the largest battle-top tournament in southern Taiwan, drawing 480 competitors and nearly 1,000 spectators and showcasing how diverse leisure activities can energize the city.
Oil prices plunge 4%! US-Iran conflict hits pause: neither side can keep fighting, or are both merely taking a “tactical breather”?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The United States and Iran temporarily halted military action, sending international oil prices down more than 4%. But major Middle Eastern shipping routes remain in a critical state, and the market views this as a “tactical truce.”
Breaking: New list of Taiwan stocks subject to trading restrictions revealed! 2 hot stocks “sent to the penalty box,” restrictions begin tomorrow and run through Aug. 10
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Taiwan Stock Exchange and the over-the-counter market designated 2 stocks for special treatment. They will be subject to periodic call auction trading from the 28th through August 10, raising trading risks. Investors should exercise caution.
Zhang Luyi and Ruby Lin's The Devotion of Suspect X loses out! TOP 7 Chinese adaptations of Keigo Higashino works: the cast of the No. 1 pick delivers across the board, and the plot only makes sense at the end
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Japanese mystery novelist Keigo Higashino died at 68 in 2026. His 7 screen adaptations in China have been ranked by Douban ratings, with “十日遊戲” in first place with a score of 7.0. The question is whether the adaptation captured the appeal of the original.
Could 3 types of people lose their labor insurance benefits? Retirement pension pitfalls explained! Pay in for 28 years and still get nothing?
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A 54-year-old man who had paid into Labor Insurance and National Health Insurance for 28 years died after leaving his job due to illness, and his family received only 98,000 yen in benefits. A labor insurance expert warned of 3 types of “pension forfeiture risks” and explained that hidden benefits could provide up to 1.18 million yen in additional payments.
A ranking of the top 10 historical costume dramas broadcast in mainland China over the past 3 years, based on Douban ratings, number of reviews, online discussion and viewer ratings.
Tomorrow's weather／Typhoon White Dolphin could be huge and powerful, challenging for the title of king of typhoons! Will its path affect Taiwan? Experts reveal 2 scenarios
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 13th typhoon, “White Dolphin,” has formed and could rapidly strengthen into a severe typhoon. The likelihood of it affecting Taiwan is currently low, but its path remains uncertain and should be closely monitored as weather conditions develop.
Behind the scenes》KMT lawmakers back 蔣萬安's call for a no-confidence motion? 3 reasons for support revealed: better to run alongside 蔣萬安 and Lu Hsiu-yen
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taipei Mayor 蔣萬安 called for a no-confidence motion over the contaminated oil incident involving China United. Some KMT lawmakers support the move, hoping to run alongside high-approval leaders in 2028 to improve their election prospects.
uniopen membership tops 20 million! 7-11 co-branded card anniversary sale launches for a “limited 5 days,” with rewards of up to 18%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
President Chain Store Corp. 7-ELEVEN announced that uniopen membership has topped 20 million and launched a limited 5-day anniversary promotion for its CTBC co-branded card, offering rewards of up to 18% to strengthen its points ecosystem and membership business.
“Hsinchu Pride” enters public voting stage; Ann Kao invites residents to cast one vote each and illuminate the city's future
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
新竹市政府 has advanced “新竹之光－特色智慧燈桿美學設計競圖” to a public vote. Mayor Kao Hung-an is calling on residents to vote, with the aim of selecting distinctive smart streetlight designs that will shape Hsinchu’s future cityscape.
Ukraine strikes “Russia's Amazon” repeatedly; founder, Russia's richest man, is of Korean descent
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Ukraine’s military has repeatedly attacked warehouses belonging to Russia’s largest e-commerce company, Wildberries. Founder Tatyana Kim, Russia’s richest woman, reported the damage. More than 10% of the logistics network has been lost, raising concerns about the economic impact.
Strong earnings fail to rescue stock prices? Global chip stocks battered as Jensen Huang reveals market trends: This time is truly different
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
輝達 CEO Jensen Huang said demand for AI chips far exceeds supply and the semiconductor industry is in a long-term period of demand driven by infrastructure upgrades, unlike previous business cycles. He said the market could grow by 5 to 10 times, expressing strong confidence in the outlook.
Zhang Linghe and Wang Churan's Love Beyond the Grave loses out! TOP 10 Chinese drama couples who “risk their lives for love”: this pair takes the crown, with endless reincarnations to save her, earning comparisons to a xianxia version of Someday or One Day
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The top 10 “love couples who risk their lives” in Chinese dramas have been announced. The deep bonds between characters who would give their lives for love are moving viewers.
KMT Central Review Committee member suddenly proposes “studying peaceful reunification across the Taiwan Strait”! Blue think tank: peaceful reunification aligns with the party charter
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
At the Kuomintang’s Central Standing Committee, Wei Bo-tao proposed a discussion on “peaceful unification across the Taiwan Strait.” The party think tank stressed consistency with the party charter and called for preparations for negotiations on the condition that Taiwan’s interests are protected.
Beijing launches job platform targeting young Taiwanese; MAC warns of 2 potential risks
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Mainland China has launched the “Taiwan Youth e-Home” platform to attract young Taiwanese. Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Shen You-chung warned of possible personal data leaks and united front risks, urging the public to assess it carefully.
Sharp criticism of Yilan high-speed rail! Chang Ching-sen says he “would not rule out running for Yilan County magistrate”: Friends keep pressuring me
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Former政務委員 Chang Ching-sen sharply criticized the Yilan high-speed rail project as a wasteful and misguided policy, announced his departure from the DPP, and said friends had urged him to run for Yilan County magistrate. He advocates replacing the high-speed rail with the North Yilan Direct Railway to save money and improve transportation.
Takaichi Cabinet polls plunge across the board! Japanese voters lose patience as Takaichi says she “doesn't know why”; inflation measures and the issue of a female emperor ignite controversy
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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NNN and 讀賣新聞 polls put the figure at 57%
《每日新聞》's poll conducted during the same period put approval at just 41%
As many as 71% of respondents were dissatisfied with the government's handling of rising prices
70% of respondents believe Japan still needs to discuss the possibility of a female emperor and an emperor descended through the female line
Store water now! 11 counties and cities face major water outages tomorrow, with no water for up to 10 hours; check your home's outage area with one click
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan Water Corporation will conduct planned water outages in parts of 11 counties and cities on July 28 due to pipeline work. The outages will last up to 10 hours, and residents are urged to store water in advance.
TOP 10 film adaptations of Keigo Higashino novels revealed! The winner is no surprise: its acting and script are legendary, and it still brings viewers to tears years later
6,000 sign petition opposing employers paying fees for migrant workers coming to Taiwan; Ministry of Labor misses response deadline and draws criticism: “Everyone rests on Sundays”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Association of Nursing Employers submitted 5,929 signatures opposing the “zero fees for migrant workers” policy, but the Ministry of Labor failed to respond by the July 26 deadline, explaining that “Sunday is a day off,” drawing mounting criticism.
The Courage to Swim Beyond Three Thousand Meters wins nine awards in a row; Li Luo and his daughter take top acting honors
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Taiwanese film The Courage to Swim Beyond Three Thousand Meters has won a string of international film awards, with father-and-daughter actors Li Luo and Li Ziyan taking best actor and best actress, respectively, showcasing the international influence of Taiwan's film and television industry.