# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-28 03:00–06:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 76 items from 8 sources; Taiwan, 67 items from 8 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Sewerage Works Exhibition '26 Tokyo to be held! — New “IT/DX Zone” and “No Entry Pipeline Inspection Zone” to open

- Published: 2026-07-27T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/mizukokudo13_hh_000744.html
- anchor: #n1715415
- Companies mentioned: 公益社団法人 日本下水道協会

Facts:
- Exhibitors: 417 companies (organizations)

## 「下水道ＢＣＰ策定マニュアル」改訂に向けた検討を行います ～埼玉県八潮市道路陥没事故を踏まえた、より迅速かつ適切な災害対応に向けて～

- Published: 2026-07-27T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/mizukokudo13_hh_000745.html
- anchor: #n1715414
- Companies mentioned: 埼玉県、東京都、神奈川県、横浜市、新潟市、名古屋市、熊本市、株式会社三菱総合研究所、地方共同法人日本下水道事業団、公益社団法人日本下水道管路管理業協会、公益社団法人日本下水道協会、一般社団法人日本下水道施設業協会、一般社団法人日本下水道施設管理業協会、国土交通省国土技術政策総合研究所

Facts:
- The 1st meeting of the committee reviewing revisions to the Sewerage BCP Development Manual will be held on July 29, Reiwa 8.
- 日時 令和８年７月29 日（水）15 時00 分～17 時00 分
- Those wishing to observe or take photographs should apply by 12:00 on Tuesday, July 28.
- TEL: 03-5253-8111
- (Extensions 34222, 34234, 34238)

## Supply and demand for all surveyed major construction materials were balanced in July — Results of the Survey on Supply, Demand and Price Trends for Major Construction Materials (as of July 1–5, Reiwa 8)

- Published: 2026-07-27T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/tochi_fudousan_kensetsugyo14_hh_000001_00371.html
- anchor: #n1715413
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省

Facts:
- Supply and demand trends for major construction materials in July
- Price trends for 13 items across 7 materials
- Asphalt mixtures (new and recycled), deformed reinforcing bars, H-beams, and lumber (concrete form plywood) were “slightly higher”
- All other materials: “unchanged”
- “Balanced” for all materials covered by the survey
- “Normal” for all materials covered by the survey

## Construction Labor Supply and Demand Survey Results (June, Reiwa 8)

- Published: 2026-07-27T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/tochi_fudousan_kensetsugyo14_hh_000001_00372.html
- anchor: #n1715412

Facts:
- The shortage rate for the 8 occupations nationwide was 1.0% in June
- 前月（5月・1.2％の不足）から0.2ポイント不足幅が縮小した
- The shortage narrowed by 0.1 percentage points from the same month last year (1.1% shortage)
- The outlook for securing workers in the 8 occupations nationwide for August and September is “normal”
- The number of sites requiring reinforcement) accounted for 2.1% of all active sites
- This was down 0.4 percentage points from the previous month (2.5%)

## Overview of the Monthly Report on Coastal Shipping Statistics (April, Reiwa 8)

- Published: 2026-07-27T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/joho05_hh_000911.html
- anchor: #n1715411

Facts:
- Total freight volume was 24,399 thousand tons (up 0.3% year on year)
- 12,348 million ton-kilometers (up 0.4% year on year)
- The transportation volumes handled as containers and chassis were 1,915 thousand tons and
- 759 thousand tons, respectively.
- Total fuel consumption was 184,217 thousand liters (up 2.5% year on year)
- Total sailing distance was 10,543 thousand kilometers (up 2.1% year on year)
- The total for domestic vessels was 40.57%
- Cargo ships were 41.78%
- Oil tankers were 38.02%

## 国土交通月例経済（令和８年７月号）

- Published: 2026-07-27T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/joho03_hh_000237.html
- anchor: #n1715410
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、JR、民鉄

## The 18th Annual Meeting of the East Asian Seas Partnership (PEMSEA※) was held — Regional Blue Carbon Accounting Protocol approved

- Published: 2026-07-27T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/sogo11_hh_000091.html
- anchor: #n1715409
- Companies mentioned: PEMSEA、東海大学

Facts:
- 18th Annual Meeting
- 9th East Asian Seas Congress

## Discussions will be held on enhancing energy self-sufficiency by leveraging mobility and infrastructure — 1st joint meeting of the Subcommittee on the Environment of the Council for Social Infrastructure Development and the Energy and Economic Security Subcommittee of the Subcommittee on Transport Systems of the Council for Transport Policy

- Published: 2026-07-27T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/sogo10_hh_000385.html
- anchor: #n1715408
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、東京大学、京都大学、早稲田大学、千葉大学、一橋大学、日本気象協会、開志創造大学、東京女子大学、東京科学大学、NPO法人国際環境経済研究所

Facts:
- Reiwa 8, July 29 (Wednesday), 10:30–12:30
- ご希望の方は７月２８日（火）１２時までに

## Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Ueno will hold a press conference after the Cabinet meeting

- Published: 2026-07-27T18:30:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_74957.html
- anchor: #n1715349
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働記者会

## Meeting materials for the 31st Study Group on the Career Consultant Registration System and Related Matters

- Published: 2026-07-27T17:40:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_74955.html
- anchor: #n1715350

Facts:
- 31st
- 13：00～15：00
- Central Labor Relations Commission, Conference Room 612

## Minutes of the 5th Working Group on Requirements for Designating Pediatric Cancer Hospitals and Related Institutions

- Published: 2026-07-27T16:41:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_74953.html
- anchor: #n1715351
- Companies mentioned: 国立がん研究センター、国立成育医療研究センター

Facts:
- Consolidate the number of designated pediatric cancer hospitals from the current approximately 15 to approximately 10
- There are 2 central pediatric cancer institutions
- There are 145 pediatric cancer partner hospitals

## Permission for a worker dispatching business has been revoked

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_74156.html
- anchor: #n1715353
- Companies mentioned: Xerotta株式会社

Facts:
- 名称 Ｘｅｒｏｔｔａ株式会社
- Date of authorization: Reiwa 5, November 1
- Authorization No.: 派13-316962
- The authorization for the worker dispatching business has been revoked.

## Regarding the 3rd meeting of the forum on identifying savings and other assets under the long-term care insurance system

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_74905.html
- anchor: #n1715352

Facts:
- Reiwa 8, July 27 (Monday)
- Wednesday, July 29, Reiwa 8, 10:00–12:00

## Materials for the 21st Study Group on the Future of Cancer Care Provision

- Published: 2026-07-27T13:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_74912.html
- anchor: #n1715354

Facts:
- 21st edition

## Materials for the 5th meeting of the Subcommittee on Guidelines of the Central Minimum Wages Council for Reiwa 8

- Published: 2026-07-27T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_74915.html
- anchor: #n1715355

## Minutes of the 3rd Study Group on Approaches to Maintaining and Promoting Workers’ Health in the Workplace

- Published: 2026-07-24T19:46:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_74919.html
- anchor: #n1715356

Facts:
- At present, around 100,000 dentists work in facilities

## Materials for the 1st Study Group on Securing Human Resources and Improving Productivity in the Disability Welfare Field

- Published: 2026-07-23T16:31:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_74877.html
- anchor: #n1715367

Facts:
- Agenda [PDF format: 41KB]
- 01_Material 1_Implementation Guidelines_Study Group on Securing Human Resources and Improving Productivity in the Disability Welfare Field [PDF format: 79KB]
- 02_Material 2_Securing Human Resources and Improving Productivity in the Disability Welfare Field [PDF format: 16.9MB]
- 03_Material 3_Future Approach and Structure for the Study Group [PDF format: 124KB]
- 04_Reference Material 1_Labor-Saving Investment Plan [PDF format: 3.3MB]
- 05_Reference Material 2_Basic Approach to Improving Productivity in Disability Welfare Settings [PDF format: 6.0MB]
- 06_Reference Material 3_FY Reiwa 7 Survey Research Project Report on Improving Productivity in Disability Welfare Settings [PDF format: 4.0MB]
- 07_Reference Material 4_Manual for Introducing and Using Care Technologies in Disability Welfare Settings [PDF format: 3.6MB]
- 08_Reference Material 5_Case Studies on Establishing and Operating Prefectural Support Centers in the Disability Welfare Field [PDF format: 5.3MB]

## ヤマダストアー (Rokko Island store) Bacon Carbonara — refund/recall

- Published: 2026-07-25T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035612&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n1715152
- Companies mentioned: ヤマダストアー

Facts:
- Response start date: July 25, 2026

## サラダコスモ Mixed Cabbage (sold at supermarket mandai（万代）) — exchange/recall

- Published: 2026-07-24T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035610&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n1715150
- Companies mentioned: サラダコスモ、mandai（万代）

Facts:
- Response begins: July 24, 2026

## ベンキュージャパン Projector (rechargeable): BenQ GV31 / BenQ GV31-JP — exchange/recall

- Published: 2026-07-24T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035609&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n1715149
- Companies mentioned: ベンキュージャパン、BenQ

Facts:
- Response begins: July 24, 2026

## 酢屋亀本店 Eggplant with Mustard Pickle (sold in Nagano City) — exchange/refund

- Published: 2026-07-23T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035611&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n1715151
- Companies mentioned: 酢屋亀本店

Facts:
- Response began: July 23, 2026

## エーピーコスメティックス Perfume: Fernanda Eau de Parfum Muscat of Alexandria — recall

- Published: 2026-07-22T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035608&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n1715148
- Companies mentioned: エーピーコスメティックス

Facts:
- Response start date: July 22, 2026

## Public notice and inspection regarding the application, dated Reiwa 8, July 8, to amend the permit for the ocean disposal of waste from vessels, dated Reiwa 7, February 28

- Published: 2026-07-27T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05360.html
- anchor: #n1715510
- Companies mentioned: 宮崎県知事、環境省

Facts:
- Volume: 10,055 m³
- 3,352 m³ over 1 year

## Summer stargazing in Reiwa 8

- Published: 2026-07-27T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05362.html
- anchor: #n1715509
- Companies mentioned: 星空公団、ダークスカイ・ジャパン、星空保護推進機構、NOIRLab、ダークスカイ・インターナショナル

Facts:
- From Reiwa 8, August 3 (Monday) through August 16 (Sunday) of the same year
- From Reiwa 8, August 4 (Tuesday) through August 13 (Thursday) of the same year
- From Reiwa 8, August 3 (Monday) through September 4 (Friday) of the same year

## Call for proposals for the Offshore CCS Technology Establishment Project

- Published: 2026-07-27T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05367.html
- anchor: #n1715508
- Companies mentioned: 環境省

Facts:
- FY2030
- FY2035 and FY2040
- 2050
- July 27, Reiwa 8
- August 25 of the same year

## Regarding Medical Judgment Results on the Certification of Designated Diseases under the Asbestos Health Damage Relief Act

- Published: 2026-07-27T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/111111_00042.html
- anchor: #n1715507
- Companies mentioned: 環境再生保全機構

Facts:
- 82 claims related to applications for medical expenses and other costs
- 33 claims for special bereaved-family condolence benefits and other payments
- Of these, 29 cases (medical expenses and other costs: 18 cases; special bereaved-family condolence benefits and other payments: 11 cases)

## (Kinken Newsletter) 2026 International Conference

- Published: 2026-07-27T16:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 日本銀行
- Original: https://www.boj.or.jp/about/release_2026/rel260727a.htm
- anchor: #n1715462
- Companies mentioned: 日本銀行金融研究所

Facts:
- Approximately 70 people
- It marked its 31st edition

## Call for applications to participate in internships for students and open company programs related to 日本銀行 (for the General Course and Designated Courses, respectively)

- Published: 2026-07-27T15:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 日本銀行
- Original: https://www.boj.or.jp/about/recruit/rec260727a.htm
- anchor: #n1715463
- Companies mentioned: 日本銀行

Facts:
- Plans to establish new General and Designated Courses starting in FY 2028
- Around 50 people for each course
- First 35 applicants

## Services Producer Price Index (June)

- Published: 2026-07-27T08:50:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 日本銀行
- Original: https://www.boj.or.jp/statistics/pi/cspi_release/sppi2606.pdf
- anchor: #n1715464
- Companies mentioned: 日本銀行

Facts:
- The Services Producer Price Index (all items) was up 3.2% year on year
- The Services Producer Price Index (all items excluding international transportation) was up 2.8% year on year

## Are U.S. stocks about to rally? 摩根大通's mysterious indicator flashes a "buy signal"

- Published: 2026-07-28T04:00:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6547352
- anchor: #n1714771
- Companies mentioned: 摩根大通、聯準會

摩根大通's internal market indicator has flashed a "buy signal," forecasting gains in the S&P 500, with key tailwinds coming from easing military tensions in the Middle East and expectations that the 聯準會 will keep interest rates unchanged.

## Ford returns to the defense market! F-Series pickups transformed into U.S. military tactical vehicles

- Published: 2026-07-28T03:30:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6547341
- anchor: #n1714772
- Companies mentioned: General Motors、BC Customs、Lockheed Martin

Ford is entering a bid for the U.S. Army’s next-generation tactical truck contract, developing a military vehicle based on the F-Series. It is competing with GM as it seeks to win one of the largest military contracts since the Cold War.

## Is the Strait of Hormuz about to reopen? Iran and Oman reportedly hold secret talks on resuming shipping, paving the way for U.S.-Iran peace talks

- Published: 2026-07-28T02:30:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6547334
- anchor: #n1714650

Iran and Oman are in talks on resuming navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. The presence of sea mines and control rights are obstacles. The talks could hold the key to restarting U.S.-Iran peace negotiations.

## [Residential fire] [Fire at a residence on Section 三, Xibin Road, Wujie Township, Yilan County, at 16:45 on the 26th; extinguished, no casualties] Final report

- Published: 2026-07-27T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 內政部消防署
- Original: https://www.nfa.gov.tw/cht/index.php?code=list&flag=detail&ids=22&article_id=21657
- anchor: #n1715495

Facts:
- Burned area: approximately 100 square meters

## [Residential fire] [Fire at a residence in Puding, Puhe Village, Xinfeng Township, Hsinchu County, at 20:08 on the 26th; extinguished, no casualties] Initial/final report

- Published: 2026-07-27T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 內政部消防署
- Original: https://www.nfa.gov.tw/cht/index.php?code=list&flag=detail&ids=22&article_id=21658
- anchor: #n1715494

Facts:
- 3-story reinforced-concrete building
- Burned area approximately 45 square meters
- Fire department dispatched 11 vehicles and 41 personnel

## [Earthquake] [A magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred 35.8 kilometers east-southeast of the New Taipei City Government (Shuangxi District, New Taipei City) at 20:36 on the 26th; no damage reported] Final report

- Published: 2026-07-27T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 內政部消防署
- Original: https://www.nfa.gov.tw/cht/index.php?code=list&flag=detail&ids=22&article_id=21659
- anchor: #n1715493
- Companies mentioned: 國家地震工程研究中心、高速公路局、公路局、高鐵行控中心、臺鐵行控中心、臺北捷運行控中心、新北捷運行控中心、桃園捷運行控中心、臺中捷運行控中心、高雄捷運行控中心、能源署、國營事業管理司、台灣電力公司、台灣自來水公司、台灣中油公司、水利署、產業園區管理局、農田水利署、林業及自然保育署、國家通訊傳播委員會、中華電信、台灣大哥大、遠傳電信、核能安全委員會、國家科學及技術委員會、科學園區管理局

Facts:
- 35.8 kilometers east-southeast of the New Taipei City Government
- Earthquake depth: 95.7 kilometers

## 川普 downplays concerns over ammunition stockpiles, says he is patient about U.S.-Iran talks

- Published: 2026-07-28T04:18:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607280005.aspx
- anchor: #n1714892
- Companies mentioned: 川普、伊朗、烏克蘭、俄羅斯、以色列、尼坦雅胡、普丁、彭博、法新社

Facts:
- After 5 months of fighting, the U.S. military...
- 美國連續13個晚上空襲伊朗過後
- The two sides have not exchanged fire for 3 consecutive days

## NBA's 費城76人 officially announce signing James; he will wear jersey No. 23

- Published: 2026-07-28T04:01:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607280004.aspx
- anchor: #n1714891
- Companies mentioned: NBA、費城76人、克里夫蘭騎士、邁阿密熱火、洛杉磯湖人

Facts:
- 41-year-old James
- The team has gone 43 years without winning an NBA championship
- The 76ers have signed James to a two-year contract worth a total of 8 million dollars
- James has played in the NBA for 23 years
- Won a total of 4 championships

## [GRAND survey] More than half of GRAND viewers are sports fans | Share: 55.6%; those who like sports “very much” are about 1.8 times as numerous (n=1,036)

- Published: 2026-07-28T05:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000109.000047349.html
- anchor: #n1715626
- Companies mentioned: GRAND株式会社、三菱地所グループ、株式会社マクロミル

Facts:
- Share: 55.6%
- n=1,036

## Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s first acoustic tour in 5 years! Final performance to be broadcast live exclusively on television! “We created a stage that gave us a sense of accomplishment”—a beaming smile after the opening-night performance!

- Published: 2026-07-28T02:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001447.000003065.html
- anchor: #n1714710
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社TBSテレビ、TBSチャンネル1

Facts:
- Oct. 28, 2026
- 19 performances in 16 cities nationwide
- The tour opened in Matsudo, Chiba, on July 20, 2026
- It aired late at night on Monday, July 27
- Until 2:45 a.m. late on Monday, August 3
- Performance begins: 6:30 p.m.

## Multiple media outlets reported on the July 25 Kai-Shek Memorial Hall anti-drug oil rally

- Published: 2026-07-27T18:23:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心
- Original: https://tfc-taiwan.org.tw/fact-check-reports/taiwan-july-25-food-safety-rally-media-coverage
- anchor: #n1715571
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、壹蘋新聞網、ETtoday、公視新聞網、三立、自由時報、鏡週刊、中天新聞、中時新聞網、TVBS、聯合報、民視、鏡新聞、壹電視、華視、東森、台視、中視、中聯油脂

Facts:
- 國民黨 called on crowds to gather on Ketagalan Boulevard on July 25 for the "I Am Human, I Oppose Drug Taiwan" rally
- Report number: 4244

## Garlic cannot be used to test whether oil contains aflatoxin

- Published: 2026-07-27T14:17:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心
- Original: https://tfc-taiwan.org.tw/fact-check-reports/garlic-cannot-detect-aflatoxin-in-cooking-oil
- anchor: #n1715572

## 華泰商業銀行 staff failed to follow internal operating procedures when handling requests to access customer data. The related deficiencies could impede sound business operations, and the bank is hereby ordered to correct them under Paragraph 1 of Article 61-1 of the Banking Act.

- Published: 2026-07-27T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 金融監督管理委員會
- Original: https://www.banking.gov.tw/ch/home.jsp?id=550&parentpath=0,524,547&mcustomize=multimessages_view.jsp&dataserno=202607270001&dtable=Penalty
- anchor: #n1715103
- Companies mentioned: 華泰商業銀行

## Online applications for the first 116 cohort of postdoctoral research scholars at this institute will be accepted from Aug. 1 (六) through 17:00 on Sept. 1 (二) this year (115) (Taiwan time).

- Published: 2026-07-13T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央研究院
- Original: https://www.sinica.edu.tw/news_content/56/3862
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- Companies mentioned: 中央研究院

Facts:
- First 116 cohort of postdoctoral research scholars
- Only those who obtained a doctoral degree on or after Jan. 1, 111 may apply
- Limited to within 六 years of obtaining a doctoral degree
- The appointment period runs from Jan. 1, 116, through Dec. 31, 117
- For those who obtained their degree by Dec. 31, 111, the appointment period ends on Dec. 31, 116
- The period specified in the preceding paragraph may be extended by 二 years for each live birth