About 60% of people in their early 20s have received financial education. What did they learn? Life design ranks 3rd, asset building ranks 2nd—what ranks 1st?
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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The rate was notably high at 49.4% among those aged 18-29
About 60% of those aged 18-24
It reaches 90% among 18-year-olds
The rate of having received financial education among working adults is approximately 15%
It was found that approximately 30% had experienced each
The difference by whether respondents had learning experience was approximately 14 points
The difference by whether respondents had learning experience was approximately 24 points
The difference by whether respondents had learning experience was approximately 30 points
U.S. Tier 1 automotive supplier Neaton Auto Products Manufacturing consolidates 40 years’ worth of 140,000 records with CADDi, cutting workload by up to 70%
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Cuts conventional information-gathering work by up to 40–70%
Cuts time spent gathering QA-related information by approximately 50%
The number of CADDi users increased 183%, from 30 at launch to 85
Cumulative funding totals ¥25.73 billion
Companies mentioned：Neaton Auto Products Manufacturing、CADDi、キャディ株式会社
Excelsoft has signed a reseller agreement with Ultralytics 社 and begun selling Enterprise licenses for commercial use of the vision AI model “Ultralytics YOLO”
78.3% of women are concerned about their nape and back being exposed in yukata｜A survey on summer festival skincare awareness reveals 3 challenges
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Combined, those who said “very concerned” or “somewhat concerned” accounted for 78.3%
Only 42.7% have considered seeing a dermatologist to address back acne or skin irritation
Survey finds that 67.0% leave bumps on the nape or neck untreated
While back acne and the marks it leaves are the biggest concern
A significant 22.3% are concerned about skin growths and warts.
Self-care, such as using over-the-counter products and care while bathing, is the norm, while only 15.0% visit a dermatologist.
Of those who have experienced skin growths on the nape of the neck, only about 18% (14.7% of all respondents ÷ 81.7%) actually visited a dermatologist.
About 60% feel some reluctance about visiting a dermatologist.
The psychological barrier of “feeling embarrassed to show it” is the greatest, making people hesitant to seek medical care.
Online-exclusive “planet rolls” makes its Shinjuku debut. Popular matcha and hojicha rolls, along with cinnamon rolls, will be available for a limited time at “SHINJUKU DELISH PARK”
What if you could have it all by living without buying things!? “The ultimate lifestyle essay” on surviving uncertain times, A Life Without Buying, goes on sale July 29!
EDION, a consumer electronics retail chain with about 1,200 stores nationwide, adopts the Talent Palette talent management system to maximize human capital in line with its management strategy.
The long-awaited streaming drama adaptation of Massacre Happy End is confirmed! A commemorative campaign offering more free chapters is underway on マンガPark!
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Massacre Happy End (44 chapters free!)
Massacre Happy End: The Blue Chapter (39 chapters free!)
As part of a co-creation project between Sumitomo Life and Famione, an outreach class on sex education was held at Nakano Municipal Meiwa Junior High School.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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96.1% of respondents said the class “seems likely to be useful” in their lives going forward.
Research findings on the bathing effects of a microbubble bath generator presented at the 34th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Clinical Environmental Medicine ~Exploring the potential of a new bathing experience through joint research with a university~
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Participants: 20 young men
Water temperature: 38±1.5°C
Bathing time: 20 minutes (measurements taken during 10 minutes of rest, 20 minutes of bathing, and 30 minutes of rest)
【阪神梅田本店】An exhibition by Maki Ashiya, a popular illustrator and painter known for transparent works that delicately depict light and temperature, will be held.
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Printed shikishi board for signing: 4,950 yen (including tax)
Interviews with ESPOIR TRIBE -エスポワール・トライブ-, スカイピース, and とうあ arrive ahead of “Creator Dream Fes 2026,” executive-produced by コムドット and taking place July 30.
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They cannot appear unless their long-form video reaches 20 million views.
Reserved seat: ¥12,500 (tax included)
Reserved seat (with PPV): ¥15,200 (tax included)
Viewing fee: 3,700 yen (tax included)
Purchases within the ABEMA app incur an additional 400-yen fee.
【JAF Ibaraki】Opening for the first time! Discover the joy of growing your own and start a gut-health routine! “First-Time Nukadoko-Making Experience: A Life with Fermented Foods” to be held for JAF members
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Date and time: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Capacity: 25 people per session
Fee for nukadoko-making participants: 2,800 yen
Fee for accompanying guests: 800 yen
Registration deadline: Sunday, August 2, 2026, at 23:55
High school and university students in Yamaguchi Prefecture are developing tourism ideas from a youth perspective. They will share a new model for community-based tourism development with the world, starting from a regional area.
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Foreign tourist numbers hit a record high in 2025
A concept of creating 100 destinations, each attracting 10,000 tourists
DolphinX AIO, an AIO (LLMO/GEO) tool, expands its AI-search brand exposure measurement feature to 18 overseas countries and 4 major generative AI systems
Discover and bring to life what makes your company unique. House Product Market, which is expanding the creative market in the housing industry, has launched BROOM, a community led by an editorial team.
Beyond theory: Real-world success stories. How were “organizations infused with AI” created? A free guide, “Lessons from 4 Leading Companies: How to Build an ‘AI Ready’ Data Management Organization,” is now available.
How oral and dental health is directly linked to diseases throughout the body: “The Kurihara Method” care techniques are featured in The Illustrated Story of the Mouth and Teeth, So Interesting You Won’t Be Able to Sleep, on sale July 31!
After Kumamoto earthquake, 崇越 confirms supplies are secure
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, and 崇越 Technology confirmed its supply chain was unaffected. Its warehouse in Tosu sustained no damage, ensuring it can meet customers’ production needs.
Netflix overtakes BBC as British viewers’ top choice for watching TV
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Netflix has overtaken BBC as the UK public’s preferred TV viewing platform. A survey shows viewers shifting toward streaming and YouTube as traditional TV viewing declines.
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26% of viewers would choose Netflix first
above BBC’s 25%
15% of viewers would choose 英國獨立電視台（ITV） first
Viewing increased 9% from the previous year
About 70% of UK households subscribe to video streaming services
In 2025, about 70% of people in the UK watched at least 15 minutes of traditional television broadcasts each week
down from 73% in 2024
BBC platforms attract an average of more than 22 million viewers
Peak viewership reached 24 million
19 minutes per person per day
up from 9 minutes in 2022
Average daily time spent watching YouTube rose from 33 minutes to 41 minutes
Tsai Chi-chang returns to Taiwan after leading a delegation to the US; Shen Po-yang: We brought back experience in urban governance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The party headquarters representative was policy committee executive director and legislator Wu Szu-yao. 民進黨 Caucus representatives included deputy secretary-generals Shen Po-yang and Chen Pei-yu, as well as Wang Ting-yu, legislator and president of the Taiwan-US Interparliamentary Amity Association, for a total of 5 people.
The US shared urban governance plans that mostly had planning horizons of 10 to 20 years
Philadelphia Semiconductor Index drops 4%; Taiwan index futures rise 316 points in overnight trading; investment advisory firm: Taiwan stocks aim to rebound
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Philadelphia Semiconductor Index falls 4.49%
台積電 ADR falls 1.7%
Taiwan index futures rise 316 points in overnight trading
Why did the electricity bill suddenly soar when the air conditioner wasn’t used more? Taipower reveals why bills are getting more expensive; using just 1 more unit could push you into a higher tier
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
台湾电力公司 explained the reasons for the sudden increase in summer electricity bills, including summer rates, progressive billing tiers and the system of issuing bills every 2 months.
Not Han Kuo-yu or Lu Shiow-yen! Chiang Wan-an names a prominent “Green camp 1 big name” as the best premier candidate: high approval ratings and deeply concerned about the people
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an called for the government to resign following a food oil safety issue and named Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai as a leading candidate for the next premier. The aim is to establish accountable government and ease political divisions.
LINE announces the end of “2 useful features”! All data will be deleted starting this day; when the service will end and how to back up your data
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
LINE will stop allowing users to create new “Text Cards” and “Auto-Post Polls” in its Notes feature from September 2026, and will delete past data in October. Users need to back up their data before the deadline.
The 刑事局 is investigating whether the editor of “Principal Lai Er” used AI to synthesize President Tsai Ing-wen’s voice, sparking debate over freedom of speech and impartial law enforcement. Interior Minister Liu Shih-fang said any illegal conduct would be investigated according to law and stressed the importance of administrative neutrality.
Weekly weather forecast / Typhoon White Dolphin is close to becoming a super typhoon! It is heading straight for this year’s strongest storm title; its impact on Taiwan revealed, with heavy rain for 6 straight days and the timing of clearer weather revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Central Weather Administration issued high-temperature advisories for 9 counties and cities, while Typhoon “White Dolphin” explosively intensified from a moderate typhoon to a strong typhoon in 36 hours. With winds of 63 meters per second, it is among the strongest of the year. It is not expected to directly affect Taiwan for now.
Taiwan stocks keep falling today! A massive intraday sell-off of 900 points sent the index below 41K. Will the National Stabilization Fund step in to support the market? The Ministry of Finance weighs in
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan stocks fell more than 900 points at one point amid declines in semiconductor-related shares. The Ministry of Finance stressed the resilience of the real economy and said any intervention by the National Stabilization Fund would follow legal procedures.
350,000 investors face forced liquidation! Why are circuit breakers frequently triggered in South Korean stocks? Hsieh Chin-ho reveals the 1 mechanism behind the turmoil: giving a reckless young driver hallucinogens
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
South Korean stocks plunged more than 10% in a single day, leaving 350,000 people facing forced liquidations. Financial expert Hsieh Chin-ho warned that issuing 2x leveraged ETFs on individual stocks was “like giving hallucinogens to reckless young people.” The mechanism amplifying price swings backfired.
The government is handing out a big bonus! Those nationwide who qualify can receive 60000 per year; growth allowance amounts, distribution dates and methods, and amounts by age
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan passed the Taiwan Child and Youth Growth and Future Accounts Act, providing childcare benefits. Eligible children can receive up to NT$1.14 million cumulatively from birth until age 18, through a growth allowance that can be used immediately and a future account that requires deposits into a dedicated account.
Is it bucking the trend and achieving success amid a cooling housing market? The top presale project in Tamsui revealed: 4 out of every 10 transactions were for “this project”
Battle over the Shulin railway undergrounding project! Su Chiao-hui’s campaign headquarters criticizes Lee Chuan: He makes promises but pushes the hard problem onto the central government
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Su Chiao-hui’s campaign office criticized Lee Chuan for proposing the undergrounding of the Shulin railway without a concrete plan and for shifting responsibility to the central government, questioning the feasibility of his policy. The dispute highlights the importance of substantive policy proposals in election campaigns.
What stocks should you buy after Taiwan stocks plunged 2000 points? Analyst names 2 stocks to “leave to his daughter as a dowry”: remains bullish over the next 10 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taipei stocks plunged more than 2000 points. Analyst Sun Ching-lung said it was a reasonable pullback in price-to-earnings ratios and recommended TSMC and King Yuan Electronics as long-term holdings, citing four AI technology drivers that he expects to fuel growth over the next 10 to 15 years.
Bai Lu and Zhao Liying both lose out! TOP 10 most beautiful “battle-worn looks” among mainland TV drama heroines: the champion is covered in blood yet still iconic, a natural-born beauty in period costume
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
“Battle-worn looks” in Chinese historical dramas are drawing attention, with Liu Shishi taking 1st place for A Journey to Love. Popular actresses including Zhao Liying and Bai Lu also ranked highly, praised for combining visual beauty with emotional expression.
Get an AI phone for Father’s Day without comparing prices! Aurora Communications offers deals from 3 major brands, with 0% interest on credit card and installment payments and no extra charges
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
震旦通訊 has launched a Father’s Day AI phone promotion featuring 3 major brands, SHARP, Samsung and HONOR, with 0% interest installment plans and listed prices, so consumers can buy phones with confidence without comparing prices.
The 50th anniversary of the Tangshan earthquake: From Mao Zedong’s approval to aftershocks 44 years later, five little-known historical details
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
50 years after the 1976 Tangshan earthquake, an aftershock occurred 44 years later due to the characteristics of an intraplate earthquake, exposing challenges in disaster preparedness. The disaster prompted the creation of China’s 120 emergency medical service system.
[The Journalist] Too easy to register companies under nominees: A director of a startup backed by 合庫投資 is linked to a fraud ring
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Wu Jing, a director of a startup backed by 合庫創投, was implicated in a money-laundering case involving his brother, accountant Wu Pin-sheng, highlighting oversight risks in state-backed investments in startups.
O-Bank attends the Asia B Corp Annual Summit, showcasing the impact of sustainable finance
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Chang Lun-wei, executive vice president of O-Bank, presented the bank’s sustainable finance practices at the 2026 B Corp Asia Annual Gathering, including ESG reviews, an internal carbon pricing system, and carbon-reduction incentives for consumers. The bank ranked No. 1 domestically in multiple international assessments, demonstrating its influence.
Beijing Watch》Is overcapacity a false issue? Beijing releases “China Opportunities 2.0” white paper, setting the stage for US-China-Europe economic and trade rivalry
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
China’s Ministry of Commerce issued a statement rebutting criticism of “overcapacity.” In response to protectionism from the United States and Europe, it argued that the country’s industrial competitiveness is the result of innovation and reform. The course of international trade tensions remains in focus.
Kuang Li Biotech Group joins forces with Ju Xing Medical to enter Vietnam and expand into Southeast Asia’s healthcare market
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Kuang Li Biotech Group and Ju Xing Medical are entering Vietnam together and participating in the 2026 Vietnam International Beauty Expo. By integrating aesthetic medical equipment, skincare products and clinic services, they are promoting the export of Taiwan’s integrated healthcare services, a move with important strategic significance.
Behind the scenes》Why did Tsai Pi-ru become a nun? It was connected to a conversation with Ko Wen-je
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwanese politician Tsai Pi-ju undertook a short period of Buddhist ordination at Fo Guang Shan in Kaohsiung. The move is seen as a period of spiritual reflection against the backdrop of deteriorating relations with Ko Wen-je and her isolation in political circles, drawing attention.
“Being close to Taiwan because of opposition to China is actually very disrespectful to Taiwan!” Interview with Hayashitaro Ogata: Japan’s “China hawks” are cowards who simply do not dare to face China
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
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Won by a landslide with a high vote share of 51.93%
Don’t put sweet potatoes straight in the fridge after bringing them home! Experts explain the right way to store them to prevent rotting and sprouting and keep them from tasting worse
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Ministry of Agriculture warned that improper refrigeration of sweet potatoes can reduce their quality, recommending storage in a cool, well-ventilated, shaded place. Proper storage is important for food safety and reducing waste.
Editorial: A new chapter in Trump’s “tariff tyranny”; Taiwan should beware of short-term gains and long-term losses
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The United States imposed new tariffs on 60 trading partners, citing insufficient efforts to block imports of goods made with forced labor. Taiwan has a temporary advantage, but long-term risks remain.
〈Earnings〉Strong AI demand! SK hynix posts record Q2 profit, begins HBM4 shipments, and cash nears 88 trillion won
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
SK hynix posted record operating and net profits in the 2nd quarter amid rising AI demand. The start of HBM4 mass production and cash holdings approaching 88 trillion won are drawing attention.