# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-29 03:00–06:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 78 items from 11 sources; Taiwan, 67 items from 10 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Materials for the 3rd meeting on reviewing the identification of savings and other assets under the long-term care insurance system

- Published: 2026-07-28T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_74993.html
- anchor: #n1730707

Facts:
- 10:00～12:00
- PDF format: 50KB

## Holding the 14th meeting of the 国土交通省 Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Headquarters in writing (cancellation of the in-person meeting)

- Published: 2026-07-28T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/kanbo10_hh_000174.html
- anchor: #n1730767
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省

Facts:
- 16:30
- Approximately 30 minutes

## Disclosure of information on air transport services (October to March, FY Reiwa 7)

- Published: 2026-07-28T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/kouku04_hh_000292.html
- anchor: #n1730766
- Companies mentioned: 特定本邦航空運送事業者、国内定期航空運送事業者

Facts:
- Up 0.45 percentage points to 17.39% in October–December
- Down 1.51 percentage points to 17.15% in January–March
- Up 0.63 percentage points to 1.31% in October–December
- Up 0.41 percentage points to 1.77% in January–March

## Air traffic control system outage

- Published: 2026-07-28T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/kouku13_hh_000203.html
- anchor: #n1730765
- Companies mentioned: 福岡航空交通管制部、国土交通省航空局交通管制部

Facts:
- 607 delayed flights
- 269 canceled flights

## Recall notice (ヒョンデ INSTER)

- Published: 2026-07-28T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/jidosha08_hh_005803.html
- anchor: #n1730764
- Companies mentioned: Hyundai Mobility Japan株式会社、現代自動車株式会社、ヒョンデ、INSTER

Facts:
- ヒョンデ ZAA-B1511 “INSTER” — 809 vehicles
- 4 reported defects

## FY Reiwa 8 Subsidy Program for Vehicle Diagnostic Scan Tools Launches! — Supporting the Introduction of Maintenance Equipment to Help Diagnose Failures in Automotive Electronic Systems

- Published: 2026-07-28T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/jidosha09_hh_000363.html
- anchor: #n1730763
- Companies mentioned: TOPPAN株式会社

Facts:
- １事業場あたりの補助上限額：30万円
- １事業場あたりの補助上限額：２万円

## Applications open for subsidies under the Accident Prevention Support Promotion Project — Supporting advanced initiatives to prevent traffic accidents by bus, taxi and truck operators, among others

- Published: 2026-07-28T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/jidosha02_hh_000765.html
- anchor: #n1730762

Facts:
- July 31, Reiwa 8–January 29, Reiwa 9
- １事業者あたりの上限額：８０万円
- １事業者当たりの上限額：１００万円
- １事業者当たりの上限額：５０万円

## Average congestion rates rise in the Tokyo and Osaka areas and remain flat in the Nagoya area — Results of the urban railway congestion survey for FY Reiwa 7

- Published: 2026-07-28T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/tetsudo04_hh_000139.html
- anchor: #n1730761
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省鉄道局、伊勢崎小菅、東武、東上、池袋椎名町、西武、新宿下落合、押上、京成、本線、大神宮下、京成船橋、京王、下高井戸、明大前、井の頭、池ノ上、駒場東大前、小田急、小田原、世田谷代田、下北沢、東横、祐天寺、中目黒、田園都市、池尻大橋、渋谷、京急、戸部、横浜、浅草、本所吾妻橋、東京都、三田、西巣鴨、巣鴨、新宿、西大島、住吉、日比谷、三ノ輪、入谷、銀座、赤坂見附、溜池山王、丸ノ内、新大塚、茗荷谷、東京地下鉄、東西、木場、門前仲町、有楽町、護国寺

Facts:
- 143% in the Tokyo area (up 4 percentage points from the previous fiscal year)
- 117% in the Osaka area (up 1 percentage point)
- 126% in the Nagoya area (unchanged)

## Considering Facility Optimization and Broader-Area Cooperation in Wastewater Treatment: Furthering Efforts by the ４ Relevant Ministries for Sustainable Wastewater Treatment

- Published: 2026-07-28T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/mizukokudo13_hh_000746.html
- anchor: #n1730760
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、総務省、農林水産省、環境省、近畿大学、東京大学、甲南大学、東洋大学、愛媛大学、愛知県、福井県、鹿児島県、福岡県、千葉県、宮崎県、富山県、静岡県、日本下水道事業団

Facts:
- 14時00分～16時00分
- 1-8-16 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

## 令和8年7月28日16時27分頃の熊本県熊本地方の地震に伴う土砂災害に関する警報等の暫定的な運用について

- Published: 2026-07-28T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/sabo01_hh_000214.html
- anchor: #n1730759
- Companies mentioned: 熊本県、長崎県、鹿児島県、宇城市、氷川町、熊本市、八代市、宇土市、美里町、益城町、合志市、大津町、西原村、御船町、上天草市、芦北町、嘉島町、甲佐町、山鹿市、菊池市、菊陽町、水俣市、天草市、津奈木町、南島原市、薩摩川内市、さつま町、長島町、国土交通省、気象庁

Facts:
- 熊本県で最大震度７
- 長崎県と鹿児島県で最大震度５強
- 70%
- 80%

## Kumamoto earthquake damages 45 medical institutions; power and water outages, gas equipment damaged

- Published: 2026-07-29T05:41:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607290010.aspx
- anchor: #n1730977
- Companies mentioned: BBC、永旺夢樂城熊本

Facts:
- At least 45 medical institutions in Kumamoto have been damaged
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, yesterday afternoon
- Bosen, 25, from London

## 藤森惠子 sworn in as president, becoming 秘魯’s 9th president in 10 years

- Published: 2026-07-29T04:41:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607290009.aspx
- anchor: #n1730239
- Companies mentioned: 藤森惠子、藤森謙也、法新社、秘魯

Facts:
- Conservative politician 藤森惠子, 51
- Won the June runoff by a margin of fewer than 50,000 votes
- Will govern until 2031
- Fuentes, an 80-year-old retiree
- Vega, a 68-year-old housewife

## A hospital in the area reported being full after the Kumamoto earthquake

- Published: 2026-07-29T04:41:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607290008.aspx
- anchor: #n1730240
- Companies mentioned: 日本放送協會（NHK）、美國有線電視新聞網（CNN）、濟生會熊本醫院

Facts:
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake
- Has 400 beds
- Visited an outpatient clinic on July 29

## Kumamoto earthquake closes 150 tourist attractions and other facilities; cracks appear in buildings

- Published: 2026-07-29T03:53:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607290007.aspx
- anchor: #n1730116
- Companies mentioned: BBC、Plymouth University

Facts:
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake
- More than 150 facilities
- Can accommodate 15,000 people
- An earthquake occurred in 2016

## Zelensky and Trump discuss 愛國者防空系統; Zelensky says talks were good

- Published: 2026-07-29T03:42:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607290006.aspx
- anchor: #n1730115
- Companies mentioned: 愛國者防空系統、X平台、中央社、法新社

Facts:
- The meeting lasted more than 1 hour
- Aged 71

## False claims spread after Kumamoto’s magnitude 7.1 earthquake; old disaster photos and lion-escape posts resurface

- Published: 2026-07-29T03:05:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607290005.aspx
- anchor: #n1730114
- Companies mentioned: 日本放送協會（NHK）

Facts:
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake
- Views have topped 3 million

## アッキーフーズ “Genkai Wakame, raised in the rough seas of Kyushu, 100g; stem wakame, 100g” (sold at ㈱三徳 supermarkets) — Refund/recall

- Published: 2026-07-27T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035617&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n1730501
- Companies mentioned: アッキーフーズ、㈱三徳

Facts:
- Genkai wakame 100g
- Stem wakame 100g
- July 27, 2026

## ずうちふうず “Cheesecake, apple potato, twin apple pie” (sold in Neyagawa, Osaka) — Exchange/refund

- Published: 2026-07-27T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035615&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n1730500
- Companies mentioned: ずうちふうず

Facts:
- 対応開始日：2026年07月27日

## ウオロク “Two-stage-cured silver salmon kasuzuke, 2 pieces; two-stage-cured silver salmon shio-koji-zuke, 2 pieces” (39 stores, excluding some locations) — Refund/recall

- Published: 2026-07-27T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035613&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n1730498
- Companies mentioned: ウオロク

Facts:
- July 27, 2026

## ジェラートマリノ “Strawberry milk” (sold at 田中ストロベリーファーム, みらい清瀬新鮮館 and 西東京ふれあい新鮮館) — Refund/recall

- Published: 2026-07-16T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035614&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n1730499
- Companies mentioned: ジェラートマリノ、田中ストロベリーファーム、みらい清瀬新鮮館、西東京ふれあい新鮮館

Facts:
- July 16, 2026

## [Residential fire] [At 01:29 on the 28th, a residential fire on Central Road in Linnei Township, Yunlin County, was extinguished; 4 people rescued (2 men, 2 women), including 2 men with minor injuries taken to hospital] Initial (final) report

- Published: 2026-07-28T01:00:00+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=21666
- anchor: #n1730844

Facts:
- 4 people rescued (2 men, 2 women)
- 2 men with minor injuries taken to hospital
- The fire department dispatched 10 vehicles and 17 personnel
- Burned area approximately 3 square meters

## [Earthquake] [At 10:14 on the 27th, a magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 36.7 kilometers east-northeast of the Tainan City Government (Nansi District, Tainan City); no damage reported] 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=21663
- anchor: #n1730847

Facts:
- 36.7 kilometers east-northeast of the Tainan City Government
- Earthquake depth: 9.6 kilometers
- Maximum earthquake intensity in the Tainan area: Level 4
- Maximum intensity in the Kaohsiung area: level 4
- Maximum intensity of 3 in Chiayi County
- Maximum intensity of 3 in Yunlin County

## [Hospital fire] [At 11:13 on the 27th, a fire broke out at 國軍桃園總醫院 in Longtan District, Taoyuan City; hospital staff extinguished it with fire extinguishers; 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=21664
- anchor: #n1730846
- Companies mentioned: 國軍桃園總醫院

Facts:
- Report received at 11:13
- Arrived at the scene at 11:20; hospital staff had already extinguished the fire with fire extinguishers
- The fire department dispatched 10 vehicles and 24 personnel
- Burned area: 0.5 square meters

## [School fire] [At 13:14 on the 27th, a laboratory fire broke out at 中華醫事科技大學 in Rende District, Tainan City; the fire was 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=21665
- anchor: #n1730845
- Companies mentioned: 中華醫事科技大學

Facts:
- Report received at 13:14
- Arrived at the scene at 13:22
- Firefighters finished cooling the area with water at 13:35
- The fire department dispatched 12 vehicles and 25 personnel
- Burned area (machine): 0.5 square meters

## Release of the report by the study group on the future of the Act on Conservation of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora

- Published: 2026-07-28T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05369.html
- anchor: #n1730860
- Companies mentioned: 東京女子大学

Facts:
- 5 years have passed since the previous amendment came into force in Heisei 30
- A total of 6 meetings of the study group

## Results of recruitment of participating financial institutions for the “FY Reiwa 8 Practical Program to Support the Development of Transition Plans for Achieving a Decarbonized Society (for regional financial institutions)”

- Published: 2026-07-28T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05363.html
- anchor: #n1730859
- Companies mentioned: 滋賀銀行、千葉銀行、東京きらぼしフィナンシャルグループ、ほくほくフィナンシャルグループ

Facts:
- Applications were accepted from May 8, Reiwa 8 (Friday) through June 5 of the same year (Friday).

## Call for companies to participate in the “FY Reiwa 8 Business Support Project for Promoting Environmental Due Diligence”

- Published: 2026-07-28T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 環境省
- Original: https://www.env.go.jp/press/press_05371.html
- anchor: #n1730858
- Companies mentioned: 三菱UFJリサーチ&コンサルティング株式会社

Facts:
- Approximately 2 operating companies interested in undertaking environmental due diligence in their value chains
- Participation in approximately 5 support meetings on the environmental due diligence process, from identifying and assessing adverse environmental impacts through to disclosure

## First Japanese encephalitis death reported in Taiwan this year; public urged to stay alert, prevent mosquito bites and get vaccinated

- Published: 2026-07-28T15:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 衛福部疾病管制署
- Original: https://www.cdc.gov.tw/Bulletin/Detail/E9XcpC1Rx1SNvj-ksltbmA?typeId=9
- anchor: #n1730595
- Companies mentioned: 疾病管制署

Facts:
- ２ new Japanese encephalitis cases reported in Taiwan
- The first Japanese encephalitis death case this year (2026)
- A total of 10 confirmed cases reported in Taiwan this year (2026)
- 臺灣每年5至10月為日本腦炎流行季
- First dose administered at 15 months of age
- Second dose administered 12 months later

## COVID pandemic continues to intensify; people who have not yet received this season’s COVID vaccine are urged to get vaccinated as soon as possible for protection. Seek medical care promptly if you have suspected symptoms

- Published: 2026-07-28T15:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 衛福部疾病管制署
- Original: https://www.cdc.gov.tw/Bulletin/Detail/HqTIUKC58EK9fO9AVWU3Cg?typeId=9
- anchor: #n1730594
- Companies mentioned: Moderna、Novavax

Facts:
- 10,605 outpatient and emergency visits for COVID
- Up 117.4% from the previous week (7/12-7/18)
- 42 new locally transmitted severe cases
- A cumulative total of 203 local cases of severe COVID complications
- including 25 deaths
- People aged 65 and older (accounting for 73.4%)
- Those with a history of chronic illness (83.7%)
- 90.6%未接種本季新冠疫苗
- 本季新冠疫苗接種累計約174.2萬人次
- First dose: 21.01%
- Second-dose rate: 0.56%
- 437,000 doses remain
- Approximately 435,000 Moderna vaccine doses

## Starting August 10, 2026, publicly funded pneumococcal vaccines for adults will be fully upgraded to new 20-valent or 21-valent vaccines, with vaccination completed in 1 dose

- Published: 2026-07-28T15:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 衛福部疾病管制署
- Original: https://www.cdc.gov.tw/Bulletin/Detail/vwMq9VkXIaV7FHyJgpk-5w?typeId=9
- anchor: #n1730593
- Companies mentioned: 疾病管制署、衛生福利部、傳染病防治諮詢會預防接種組(ACIP)

Facts:
- An estimated 3.17 million publicly funded vaccine recipients have not yet completed vaccination
- The pneumococcal vaccination completion rate among adults aged 65 and older has risen from 31% before the policy took effect to 36%
- The vaccination completion rate is expected to exceed 40% after the policy is implemented
- Contracted vaccination providers (approximately 2,800 clinics)
- A total of 156 confirmed IPD cases were recorded in Taiwan this year through July 27
- Among them, 19 died
- People aged 65 and older account for about 5 tenths of confirmed cases, the largest group

## 日本銀行 Policy Board Monthly Bulletin, June Reiwa 8 (No. 914)

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:30:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 日本銀行
- Original: https://www.boj.or.jp/about/organization/policyboard/pb_geppo/pbgp2606.htm
- anchor: #n1730813
- Companies mentioned: 日本銀行

Facts:
- June 15 and 16
- June 5
- June 23
- June 9
- June 12

## Core indicators of consumer prices

- Published: 2026-07-28T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 日本銀行
- Original: https://www.boj.or.jp/research/research_data/cpi/index.htm
- anchor: #n1730814
- Companies mentioned: 日本銀行

Facts:
- July 28, 2026
- February 9, 2017

## Odds of a Fed rate hike this week near 40%! Warsh still has three major reasons to stand pat

- Published: 2026-07-29T04:00:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6549006
- anchor: #n1730117
- Companies mentioned: 連邦準備制度理事会 (Fed)

Federal Reserve Chair Warsh is likely to hold off on raising interest rates this week. Key reasons include the effects of energy prices and AI investment, the push for policy reforms, and political pressure. This will be an important decision in determining the direction of monetary policy.

## Squeezed by high prices and a cooling job market, U.S. consumer confidence fell again in July

- Published: 2026-07-29T03:00:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6549021
- anchor: #n1729994
- Companies mentioned: The Conference Board

The U.S. consumer confidence index fell to 90.8 in July, below expectations. High prices and a cooling labor market are weighing on household sentiment, but consumer spending remains firm and is expected to support economic growth.

## First hearing date set in market manipulation case involving shares of ベースフード（株） and 2 other stocks

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 金融庁
- Original: https://www.fsa.go.jp/news/r8/shouken/20260728.html
- anchor: #n1730362
- Companies mentioned: ベースフード（株）

Facts:
- Shares of ベースフード（株） and 2 other stocks
- 令和８年８月６日（木曜）14時00分

## Implementation of a public comment period on the Cabinet Office Order (draft) to partially amend the Order for Enforcement of the Act on Investment Trusts and Investment Corporations

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 金融庁
- Original: https://www.fsa.go.jp/news/r8/shouken/20260728/20260728.html
- anchor: #n1730361
- Companies mentioned: 金融庁

Facts:
- Issues in which the ownership ratio of applicants to establish ETFs exceeds 30%
- 令和８年８月28日（金曜）17時00分（必着）

## タクシール's first simultaneous rollout across 5 cities nationwide! Wrapped taxis commemorating the release of マドンナ's latest album, Confessions II, begin operating

- Published: 2026-07-29T04:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000167.000060296.html
- anchor: #n1730238
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社IRIS、ワーナーミュージック・ジャパン、GO株式会社、株式会社フリークアウト・ホールディングス、マドンナ

Facts:
- Number of taxis operating: 20 in total
- 2,000 commemorative photo cards
- Price: 3,100 yen (before tax), 3,410 yen (tax included)
- Price: 8,000 yen (before tax), 8,800 yen (tax included)
- A special tote bag will be given to 15 winners selected by lottery

## A survey found that 74% of people experience “social media fatigue.” About half of them report “lower-quality sleep” and “reduced concentration.”

- Published: 2026-07-29T04:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000208.000039136.html
- anchor: #n1730237
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日本デザイン、LINE、Instagram、YouTube、X、Facebook、Pinterest、Threads、note、TikTok、Substack、Voicy、LinkedIn

Facts:
- “There is too much information, and I come across things I don’t want to know and can’t process it all” and “I end up scrolling aimlessly for a long time, and feel guilty or regretful about wasting time” tied at 66.3%
- “My sleep quality has declined or I have trouble falling asleep” and “My concentration has decreased” tied at 49.4%
- 65.6% of people have considered quitting or cutting back on social media
- 45.0% were actually able to cut back or quit
- 35.6% also said, “I was able to cut back temporarily, but went back to my old habits”
- 52.2% said, “I had more time to spare”
- 64.2% said, “Imposing physical limits, such as turning off notifications or deleting apps”
- 56.1% said, “Learning or goals that I can immerse myself in”
- 50.0% said, “Hobbies or activities that let me spend time away from social media”

## The second-generation senior citizen cards in Taipei and New Taipei will not be fully replaced until 116

- Published: 2026-07-28T18:54:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心
- Original: https://tfc-taiwan.org.tw/fact-check-reports/new-taipei-and-taipei-senior-cards-full-replacement-begins-2027
- anchor: #n1730922
- Companies mentioned: 台北市、新北市、桃園、台中

Facts:
- The full replacement of second-generation cards in Taipei and New Taipei will begin next year
- The subsidy points for Taipei’s Senior Citizen EasyCard were increased to 600 starting in July this year
- The replacement of second-generation cards is expected to be completed in 118, with a points accumulation system introduced

## Online claims that Yuanta Taiwan Top 50 will undergo a split are false

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:05:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心
- Original: https://tfc-taiwan.org.tw/fact-check-reports/0050-no-stock-split-2026
- anchor: #n1730923
- Companies mentioned: 元大投信、元大台灣卓越50證券投資信託基金、台灣證券交易所、警政署

Facts:
- Losses to fraud reached as much as 170 million
- Call the 165 anti-fraud hotline to verify the information

## The 中選會 chair visits the 臺南市選委會, urging it to uphold the “ten-character motto” and work together to ensure the successful administration of the 115 local public officials election

- Published: 2026-07-28T19:28:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央選舉委員會
- Original: https://web.cec.gov.tw/central/article/63351
- anchor: #n1730673
- Companies mentioned: 中選會、臺南市選委會

Facts:
- 115 Local Public Officials Election
- Nearly 80 years of election administration experience

## Damage caused by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake and response by fire departments and other organizations (Report 13, R8.7.28)

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:52:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消防庁
- Original: https://www.fdma.go.jp/disaster/info/items/20260728kumamotojishin13.pdf
- anchor: #n1730798
- Companies mentioned: 熊本県、宇城市、氷川町、八代市、上天草市、天草市、美里町、芦北町、大分県、大分市、鹿児島県、薩摩川内市、長崎県、佐賀県、福岡県、岡山県、広島県、宮崎県、山口県

Facts:
- Seismic intensity 7 熊本県: 宇城市, 氷川町
- 1 person with minor injuries (大分市)
- 2 fires → all extinguished
- 4 fires → all extinguished
- 2 fires → 1 extinguished, 1 brought under control
- Emergency Safety Measures Evacuation Orders Prefecture City Town Village Households People City Town Village Households People 長崎県 1 18,293 39,291
- 熊本県 2 46,610 92,743 3 3 107,032 222,250
- 熊本県 2 46,610 92,743

## 東聯互動股份有限公司 was found to have deficiencies in the remittance limits and business management of its small-amount overseas remittance services for foreign migrant workers. It was fined NT$200,000 and issued a corrective order and related sanctions.

- Published: 2026-07-28T01:00:00+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=202607280001&dtable=Penalty
- anchor: #n1730453
- Companies mentioned: 東聯互動股份有限公司

Facts:
- Fined NT$200,000

## IDWR provisional data, 2026, week 29

- Published: 2026-07-28T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国立健康危機管理研究機構
- Original: https://id-info.jihs.go.jp/surveillance/idwr/provisional/2026/29/index.html
- anchor: #n1730883

Facts:
- Week 29 (7/13–7/19)
- Tuesday, August 4

## Revised outlook for Taiwan’s economic situation in 2026: A brighter outlook, with clear peaks and troughs

- Published: 2026-07-13T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央研究院
- Original: https://www.sinica.edu.tw/news_content/55/3865
- anchor: #n1590948

Facts:
- Economic growth reached 14.55% in the first quarter
- Economic growth in 2026 is forecast at 10.16%
- The forecast in December last year was 3.71%
- Revised upward by 6.45 percentage points
- Real private consumption grew 4.74% year on year in the first quarter
- Year-on-year growth in overall retail sales (excluding motor vehicles and motorcycles) rose to 5.71%
- Restaurant and food service sales also grew 4.05% year on year
- Real private consumption is forecast to grow 3.60% for all of 2026
- Real private investment grew 5.79% in the first quarter
- Capital equipment imports also rose 41.33% year on year
- Semiconductor equipment rose 29.41% year on year
- The manufacturing investment-goods production index continued to post double-digit growth in the first five months, rising 67.22% year on year