# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-29 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 9 of 10

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 843 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 83 items from 3 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 城北信用金庫 to adopt “BM Portal,” a business-matching management service for financial institutions

- Published: 2026-07-29T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000131.000019415.html
- anchor: #n1733947
- Companies mentioned: 城北信用金庫、株式会社ココペリ、Big Advance、BIG ADVANCE GLOBAL

Facts:
- Generated more than 200,000 business meetings to date
- For approximately 8 years

## 株式会社キャリオット releases an “Application Approval Function”

- Published: 2026-07-29T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000144.000041330.html
- anchor: #n1733946
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社キャリオット、Cariot

Facts:
- More than 400 companies
- April 2026

## 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: 2026-07-29T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000159.000055547.html
- anchor: #n1733945
- Companies mentioned: 三井住友信託銀行株式会社、三井住友トラスト・資産のミライ研究所、日本銀行金融広報中央委員会、全国銀行協会、日本証券業協会、金融庁、金融経済教育推進機構（J-FLEC）

Facts:
- 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
- 30% across all age groups
- Sample size: 11,135

## “Well-being Golf Festa,” a multi-faceted event themed around mental and physical health, to be held August 2 (Sun.) at STEPGOLF 広島 紙屋町!

- Published: 2026-07-29T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000186.000073004.html
- anchor: #n1733944
- Companies mentioned: ステップゴルフ株式会社、株式会社エスエーホールディングス、株式会社スタジオアイ、フォセット、森永乳業販売、スタジオ KING GOGUN、チー坊パーラー、JCAFE 紙屋町店、えがお老眼鏡

Facts:
- Currently expanding through 20 franchise locations, primarily in the Chugoku region
- Indoor golf competition (entry fee: 550 yen)
- From children aged 3 to seniors
- Founded: 1934
- Capital: 100 million yen

## 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: 2026-07-29T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000199.000039886.html
- anchor: #n1733943
- Companies mentioned: Neaton Auto Products Manufacturing、CADDi、キャディ株式会社

Facts:
- 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

## Excelsoft has signed a reseller agreement with Ultralytics 社 and begun selling Enterprise licenses for commercial use of the vision AI model “Ultralytics YOLO”

- Published: 2026-07-29T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000204.000068065.html
- anchor: #n1733942
- Companies mentioned: エクセルソフト株式会社、Ultralytics 社

Facts:
- Sales in Japan will begin on July 29, 2026

## 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: 2026-07-29T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000242.000056499.html
- anchor: #n1733941
- Companies mentioned: アイシークリニック、医療法人社団鉄結会

Facts:
- 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.

## PEANUTS × OJICO collaboration T-shirts make their debut exclusively at Hankyu!

- Published: 2026-07-29T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000250.000054426.html
- anchor: #n1733940
- Companies mentioned: PEANUTS、OJICO、有限会社チャンネルアッシュ、阪急百貨店

Facts:
- Children’s sizes / from 3,800 yen (4,180 yen including tax)
- Adult sizes / from 5,200 yen (5,720 yen including tax)

## Make Your Own ～Your Own Golden Fleece～

- Published: 2026-07-29T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000285.000015673.html
- anchor: #n1733939
- Companies mentioned: ブルックス ブラザーズ ジャパン

Facts:
- An additional 1,100 yen on top of the shirt price (including tax)
- The star-spangled “Golden Fleece” embroidery is an additional 1,650 yen on top of the shirt price (including tax).

## 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”

- Published: 2026-07-29T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000310.000045733.html
- anchor: #n1733938
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社大泉工場、planet rolls、THE MATCHA TOKYO、SHINJUKU DELISH PARK、1110 CAFE/BAKERY、_SHIP KOMBUCHA、BROOKS GREENLIT CAFE、CAMPUS、Goodnature、FUTURE FUN FOOD

Facts:
- From Wednesday, July 29, 2026
- Until August 11 (Tuesday)
- Individual: 500 yen (including tax)
- BOX (6 pieces): 3,000 yen (including tax)
- Individual: 520 yen (including tax)
- BOX (6 pieces): 3,500 yen (including tax)
- Capital: ¥20,000,000

## 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!

- Published: 2026-07-29T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000312.000004767.html
- anchor: #n1733937
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社東洋経済新報社、朝日新聞社、Amazon

Facts:
- List price: 1,980 yen (tax included)
- B6 format / softcover / 400 pages
- On sale July 29, 2026 (Wednesday).
- It began after leaving the company at age 50.

## 【好評につきアーカイブ配信決定｜無料ウェビナー2026.8.4】法務DX・体制改善のリソースに1時間でわかる「法務アウトソース」~法務クラウド導入実績・よくある疑問・使い方~

- Published: 2026-07-29T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000325.000016206.html
- anchor: #n1733936
- Companies mentioned: Authense法律事務所、法務クラウド、第二東京弁護士会、中央大学法学部法律学科、大阪市立大学法科大学院、弁護士ドットコム株式会社

Facts:
- “Legal Outsourcing” explained in 1 hour
- August 4, 2026 (Tuesday), 12:00–13:00
- A team of 328 members
- The group has 409 employees in total

## 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.

- Published: 2026-07-29T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000331.000023180.html
- anchor: #n1733935
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社プラスアルファ・コンサルティング、株式会社エディオン、ITR、ITreview

Facts:
- About 20,000 employees
- More than 7,200 features
- Adopted by more than 4,800 corporations
- 99.6% retention rate

## CNCF and SlashData survey report: Japan’s cloud-native developer community reaches about 1 million

- Published: 2026-07-29T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000428.000042042.html
- anchor: #n1733934
- Companies mentioned: CNCF、SlashData、Cloud Native Computing Foundation、Linux Foundation、Kubernetes、Prometheus、Envoy

Facts:
- Japan is estimated to have about 950,000 cloud-native developers.
- Equivalent to 41% of the country’s developer population
- 39%, the global average
- About half of developers (47%) deploy to on-premises servers.
- Hybrid cloud adoption stands at 16%.
- 88% of backend developers work in standardized DevOps or platform engineering environments.
- 71% use at least 1 cloud-native technology or practice.
- About 100,000 AI developers in Japan use cloud-native technologies.

## 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: 2026-07-29T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000431.000014185.html
- anchor: #n1733933
- Companies mentioned: and factory株式会社、株式会社白泉社、マンガPark

Facts:
- Massacre Happy End (44 chapters free!)
- Massacre Happy End: The Blue Chapter (39 chapters free!)

## 茨城ロボッツ U18 takes “1st place in the Northern Division”! Qualifies for the “インフロニア B.LEAGUE U18 ELITE LEAGUE 2026-27”

- Published: 2026-07-29T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000447.000037407.html
- anchor: #n1733932
- Companies mentioned: 茨城ロボッツ、岩手ビッグブルズ、宇都宮ブレックス、仙台89ERS、レバンガ北海道、群馬クレインサンダーズ、秋田ノーザンハピネッツ、福島ファイヤーボンズ、インフロニア、公益財団法人日本バスケットボール協会、公益社団法人ジャパン・プロフェッショナル・バスケットボールリーグ

Facts:
- Overall record: 6 wins, 1 loss (1st in the Northern Division)
- 茨城ロボッツ U18 86 - 36 岩手ビッグブルズ U18
- 茨城ロボッツ U18 71 - 47 宇都宮ブレックス U18
- 茨城ロボッツ U18 71 - 67 仙台89ERS U18
- 茨城ロボッツ U18 98 - 99 レバンガ北海道 U18 (overtime)
- 茨城ロボッツ U18 74 - 56 群馬クレインサンダーズ U18

## 【相模原市 Minami Ward】The 35th Higashirinkan Summer Wa! Nival will be held on August 1 (Saturday) and 2 (Sunday)!

- Published: 2026-07-29T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000609.000072959.html
- anchor: #n1733931
- Companies mentioned: 東林間サマーわぁ！ニバル実行委員会、東林間地区自治会連合会、自治会法人東林間自治会、東林間商店街振興組合、東林間神社、東林間地区阿波踊り後援会、神奈川県、神奈川県観光協会、相模原市、相模原市観光協会、相模原商工会議所

Facts:
- August of Reiwa 8
- August 1
- August 2
- 5:20 p.m.
- 午後８時００分
- 2:30 p.m.
- 5 p.m.
- 8:30 p.m.
- 6 local dance troupes

## 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: 2026-07-29T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000832.000014333.html
- anchor: #n1733930
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファミワン、住友生命保険相互会社、小田急電鉄、TBS厚生会、大成建設、NTT、講談社、神奈川県横須賀市、東京都世田谷区、広島県三原市、群馬県邑楽町、茨城県、奈良県、山梨県

Facts:
- 96.1% of respondents said the class “seems likely to be useful” in their lives going forward.
- Valid responses: n=154

## 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: 2026-07-29T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000997.000029736.html
- anchor: #n1733929
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社MTG、信州大学、株式会社スキノス、東海大学、ReFa

Facts:
- 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)

## “夜と私のこと” to release its 9th single, “Nerd End Hero,” on 7/29! An explosive rock sound heralds a new phase.

- Published: 2026-07-29T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001763.000011969.html
- anchor: #n1733928
- Companies mentioned: 夜と私のこと、sheimi、K4nji、ぐみ胡、Muhae、株式会社STARBASE

Facts:
- Release date: 7/29

## “Family Summer Vacation Miso Brewery Tour” ~Discover Niigata’s fermentation culture and the secrets of miso~

- Published: 2026-07-29T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002110.000032951.html
- anchor: #n1733927
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社峰村商店、NSGグループ

Facts:
- 200 g of miso
- 親子1組（大人1名、小学生のお子様1名）500円

## 【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.

- Published: 2026-07-29T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003201.000014431.html
- anchor: #n1733926
- Companies mentioned: 阪神梅田本店、KADOKAWA、トンボ鉛筆、R11R、マール社、バンダイナムコエンターテインメント、ホビージャパン、翔社、ポプラ社

Facts:
- Printed shikishi board for signing: 4,950 yen (including tax)

## “ぷくぷくあわわちゃん” teams up with 25th-anniversary brand “Heather” for the first time! A limited collection that will make your heart flutter.

- Published: 2026-07-29T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003204.000001304.html
- anchor: #n1733925
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アンドエスティHD、株式会社アダストリア、株式会社カミオジャパン、Heather、ぷくぷくあわわちゃん、and ST、ZOZOTOWN、Rakuten Fashion

Facts:
- The brand's 25th anniversary
- More than 40 multi-brands
- Price: ¥2,200 (tax included)
- Price: 2,750 yen (including tax)
- Price: 1,100 yen (including tax)
- About 1,500 stores

## 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.

- Published: 2026-07-29T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003671.000064643.html
- anchor: #n1733924
- Companies mentioned: ABEMA、コムドット、ESPOIR TRIBE -エスポワール・トライブ-、スカイピース、とうあ、しなこ、竹下☆ぱらだいす、ばんばんざい、むくえな

Facts:
- 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: 2026-07-29T09:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000007366.000010088.html
- anchor: #n1733923
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本自動車連盟、JAF、JAF茨城支部、株式会社とかげや

Facts:
- 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: 2026-07-29T08:59:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000165574.html
- anchor: #n1733825
- Companies mentioned: 山口県観光連盟、メタ観光推進機構、株式会社3ｉｎ、岩国市観光協会、岩国国際観光ホテル、周南観光コンベンション協会、ビジネスホテルみやこ、山口商工会議所、株式会社豆子郎、下関観光コンベンション協会、割烹旅館寿美礼、長門市観光コンベンション協会、青海島観光汽船株式会社、油谷湾温泉ホテル楊貴館、海宿きらく、グリーントラベル山口中央旅行社

Facts:
- 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

- Published: 2026-07-29T08:55:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000092256.html
- anchor: #n1733826
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社メディアリーチ、DolphinX AIO、ChatGPT、Google、Gemini、Microsoft Copilot

Facts:
- 18 overseas countries
- 4 major generative AI systems
- Capital: 5,000,000 yen

## エクサベース AI begins offering its latest model, Claude Opus 5

- Published: 2026-07-29T08:50:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000473.000030192.html
- anchor: #n1733827
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エクサウィザーズ、株式会社Exa Enterprise AI、Anthropic

Facts:
- Serving users at about 1,700 companies

## For all creators aiming to become professionals: New project Re: SILK ROAD launches, sharing work with the world from Nara

- Published: 2026-07-29T08:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000069.000120632.html
- anchor: #n1733833
- Companies mentioned: Re: SILK ROAD、平城宮跡歴史公園、ディズニー、パラマウント、フォックス、Google、Columbus College of Art & Design、平城宮跡歴史公園管理事務所

Facts:
- 期間：2026年8月8日（土）〜8月16日（日）
- Time: 10:00–16:00
- TEL: 0742-35-8201

## テスラ Superchargers to become free

- Published: 2026-07-29T08:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000070.000038481.html
- anchor: #n1733832
- Companies mentioned: テスラ、Tesla Japan合同会社

Facts:
- From 0:01 on July 29, 2026
- Until 23:59 on August 4, 2026

## ならまち元興寺門前マルシェ、毎月第3土・日曜日に定期開催決定

- Published: 2026-07-29T08:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000070.000120632.html
- anchor: #n1733831
- Companies mentioned: 元興寺、華厳宗、奈良国立博物館、一般社団法人文化・芸術・スポーツ振興会

Facts:
- Yoro 2 (718)

## 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.

- Published: 2026-07-29T08:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000105.000015251.html
- anchor: #n1733830
- Companies mentioned: House Product Market、LIFE LABEL、Dolive、yado

Facts:
- Inaugural issue, Vol. 01 (July 2026)

## 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.

- Published: 2026-07-29T08:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000123.000105601.html
- anchor: #n1733829
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社パタンナー、東京ガス、東京ガスiネット、CRISP、WOWOW、マテリアル先端リサーチインフラ（ARIM）

Facts:
- 4 leading companies

## 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!

- Published: 2026-07-29T08:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000828.000041489.html
- anchor: #n1733828
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社日本文芸社、Amazon、楽天ブックス

Facts:
- List price: 1,089 yen (tax included)
- A5 size, 128 pages
- Number of employees: 79 (as of April 1, 2026)

## South Korean stocks plunge more than 6% in early trading, led lower by SK海力士 and Samsung

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:47:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607290060.aspx
- anchor: #n1735008
- Companies mentioned: SK海力士、三星電子

Facts:
- South Korea’s KOSPI index falls 6.1%
- SK海力士 shares plunge 10%
- 三星電子 falls more than 6%
- KOSPI plunged nearly 11% yesterday

## China Airlines and STARLUX add flights to evacuate travelers after Kumamoto earthquake in Japan

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:46:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607290059.aspx
- anchor: #n1735009
- Companies mentioned: 中華航空、星宇航空、台灣虎航、JR九州

Facts:
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, on the afternoon of the 28th
- Emergency extra flights from Kumamoto to Taipei will be added for July 29
- Passengers holding 星宇航空 round-trip tickets to Kumamoto for travel through Aug. 5, inclusive

## Heavyweight stocks buckle; Taiwan stocks fall nearly 1,400 points, temporarily holding above 40,000

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:42:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607290058.aspx
- anchor: #n1735010
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯發科、台達電、鴻海、聯電、國巨、日月光、南亞科、華邦電、旺宏、欣興、南電、景碩、信驊、川湖、鴻勁、弘塑、聯亞、群聯、聯友金屬、光聖、台燿

Facts:
- Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunges more than 4%
- Facing a battle to defend the 40,000-point level
- 台積電 falls NT$40 during trading
- to NT$2,240
- Taiwan’s benchmark weighted index falls 1,297.79 points
- to 40,305.57 points
- down 3.12%
- Electronics stocks fall 3.57%
- Financial stocks fall 0.23%
- Taipei Exchange index falls 5.62%
- 57 listed stocks hit the daily limit down
- 38 over-the-counter stocks

## US Senate votes to confirm Clayton as director of national intelligence

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:41:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607290057.aspx
- anchor: #n1735005
- Companies mentioned: 美國聯邦參議院、美國證券管理委員會、法新社、真實社群、白宮、聯邦住房金融局、國家情報總監辦公室、參議院情報委員會、美國有線電視新聞網、共和黨

Facts:
- The Senate voted 51 in favor
- 47 opposed
- Cutting the workforce by about 30%

## 美國航空 information system failure briefly grounds flights nationwide; service resumes

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:41:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607290056.aspx
- anchor: #n1735006
- Companies mentioned: 美國航空、聯邦航空總署、路透社、FlightAware、Flightradar24

Facts:
- 美國航空 has 1,100 flight delays today
- accounting for 30% of the day’s flights
- Another 221 flights were canceled
- Accounting for 6%
- 130 fewer than at the same time last week

## 川普與尼坦雅胡盼化解歧見 白宮會談聚焦伊朗戰局

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:40:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607290055.aspx
- anchor: #n1735007
- Companies mentioned: 以色列、美國、伊朗、青年運動、沙烏地阿拉伯、伊斯蘭革命衛隊、美國中央司令部、黎巴嫩、哈瑪斯、聯合國、冷希伯來大學

Facts:
- The talks lasted about an hour and a half
- This was Trump’s 8th meeting with Netanyahu since returning to the White House in early 2025
- 以色列與巴勒斯坦武裝組織哈瑪斯（Hamas）爆發戰爭近3年後

## Taiwan welcomed 4.29 million visitors in the first half; 觀光署 says overall growth remains steady

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:37:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607290054.aspx
- anchor: #n1734961
- Companies mentioned: 觀光署、UN Tourism（聯合國旅遊組織）

Facts:
- up 2.3% from the same period last year
- As of July 15 this year, about 4.552 million visitors had arrived in Taiwan
- up about 1.6% from 4.48 million in the same period last year
- Taiwan welcomed 611,148 visitors in June this year
- up 0.79% from the same period last year
- Global tourism still grew 2.5% in January and February 2026
- Growth slowed sharply to 0.4% in March

## 瑞銀 raises Taiwan GDP growth forecast to 11%; fastest pace in 39 years possible

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:36:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607290051.aspx
- anchor: #n1734960
- Companies mentioned: 瑞銀

Facts:
- Raises its forecast for Taiwan’s GDP growth this year from 9.9% to 11%
- Expects second-quarter GDP growth, due to be announced on July 31, to remain above 10%
- Taiwan’s total tax revenue rose 82% year over year in the first half

## Strong earthquake strikes Kumamoto, Japan; Tainan special search-and-rescue team on standby to assist

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:35:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607290053.aspx
- anchor: #n1734958
- Companies mentioned: 台南市政府、台南市消防局特搜隊、熊本県政府、宇城地域、菊池市、甲佐町、宇土市

Facts:
- A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake

## 美國會機構報告：中國海警巡邏係對台打法律戰表主權

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:35:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607290052.aspx
- anchor: #n1734959
- Companies mentioned: 美中経済暨安全檢討委員會、USCC、美國之音、VOA、中國海警、美國國務院、英國、法國、德國、日本、高市早苗、菲律賓

Facts:
- USCC’s latest China Brief, published on the 23rd
- A bipartisan USCC delegation visited China on the 18th
- Its first visit to China since 2019
- 中國海警7月4日宣布在台灣東部海域展開「常態化執法巡查」
- 中國海警6月同樣在台灣東部海域，實施了「海上交通專項執法」及「常態化執法」等行動
- 日本首相高市早苗除在2025年11月發表「台灣有事」說外

## 烏克蘭無人機誤擊伊朗船隻 基輔警告勿升級衝突

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:28:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607290050.aspx
- anchor: #n1734901
- Companies mentioned: 烏克蘭、伊朗、俄羅斯、以色列

Facts:
- 1 crew member was killed
- 1 person injured
- The Russia-Ukraine war, now more than 4 years long

## In response to battery failures, Tesla Taiwan offers compensation plan, doubling the provision of repair and loaner vehicles

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:25:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607290049.aspx
- anchor: #n1734902
- Companies mentioned: 特斯拉、Tesla

Facts:
- 8-year, 160,000-kilometer battery warranty

## The British Open is set to begin; Yani Tseng and Hsu Wei-ling vie for the championship trophy

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:23:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607290048.aspx
- anchor: #n1734903
- Companies mentioned: LPGA、英國高爾夫協會

Facts:
- Total prize money of US$10 million
- About NT$324 million

## After Kumamoto earthquake, 崇越 confirms supplies are secure

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:22:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607290047.aspx
- anchor: #n1734891
- Companies mentioned: 崇越、峻川商事、台積電

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.

Facts:
- A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake
- Recorded seismic intensity was only about 3

## Netflix overtakes BBC as British viewers’ top choice for watching TV

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:22:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202607290046.aspx
- anchor: #n1734892
- Companies mentioned: Netflix、BBC、英國獨立電視台（ITV）、BBC iPlayer、ITVX、Channel 4 Streaming、My5、YouTube

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.

Facts:
- 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
- The share watching YouTube weekly rose from 2

## Crustal shifts follow powerful Kumamoto earthquake; Yatsushiro moves 84 centimeters

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:20:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607290045.aspx
- anchor: #n1734893
- Companies mentioned: 日本放送協會（NHK）、日本富士新聞網（FNN）、共同社、日本國土交通省、國土地理院

Facts:
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake
- The benchmark point in “Chōtei” in Yatsushiro moved 84 centimeters northeast
- The benchmark point in “Jōnan” in Kumamoto moved 40 centimeters north
- The benchmark point in “Izumi” in Yatsushiro moved about 17 centimeters south

## 台鐵 student discounts become standard offer from Aug. 20

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:16:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607290044.aspx
- anchor: #n1734790
- Companies mentioned: 台鐵

Facts:
- As low as 5折
- 5折或7折的優惠
- Reserved-seat trains traveling 50 kilometers or more
- Starting Aug. 20, the travel date

## Chairman of top private investigation firm accused of illegal surveillance and selling personal data to China released on 3 million bail

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:14:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607290043.aspx
- anchor: #n1734789
- Companies mentioned: 國華、一統徵信

Facts:
- 趙柏凱 released on 1.5 million bail
- Searches launched at 17 locations
- 國華 chairman Zhao Weijun, his son 趙柏凱 and 10 others taken into custody

## Probe into “Oil Is Not Yours” video; Liu Shih-fang says she respects the confidentiality of the investigation

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607290042.aspx
- anchor: #n1734687
- Companies mentioned: 北檢、內政部、消防署、特搜隊、中央社

Facts:
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, yesterday
- 特搜隊 can deploy within 4 hours

## 台東博覽會推藝穗節回顧展 呈現6年山海演出記憶

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:00:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607290041.aspx
- anchor: #n1734688
- Companies mentioned: 台東博覽會、台東藝穗節、台東縣政府、台東縣政府文化處、台東藝文中心

Facts:
- Showcasing memories of performances over these 6 years
- The exhibition runs from now through Aug. 20
- Every day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

## Taipei City Government plans to invite a Shanghai delegation to witness the red pandas; 陸委會: There are concerns about united front influence.

- Published: 2026-07-29T10:57:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607290040.aspx
- anchor: #n1734626
- Companies mentioned: 上海動物園、台北市立動物園、陸委會、民眾黨、國民黨

Facts:
- 2 red pandas
- June this year
- Only 3 pages

## OpenAI’s out-of-control AI affects a wider range; Modal customers also hacked

- Published: 2026-07-29T10:52:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202607290039.aspx
- anchor: #n1734548
- Companies mentioned: OpenAI、Modal、Hugging Face、Modal Labs、路透社、FBI

Facts:
- 4 accounts across different services

## Tsai Chi-chang returns to Taiwan after leading a delegation to the US; Shen Po-yang: We brought back experience in urban governance

- Published: 2026-07-29T10:50:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607290038.aspx
- anchor: #n1734549
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、民進黨立法院黨團、民進黨中央、紐約大都會台灣日、紐約市政府

Facts:
- 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

## Taiwan stocks plunge more than 1,000 points in morning trading; 台積電 falls NT$30

- Published: 2026-07-29T10:47:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607290036.aspx
- anchor: #n1734542
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、國巨、聯電、聯發科、華邦電、南亞科

Facts:
- Philadelphia Semiconductor Index continues to fall more than 4%
- Taiwan stocks struggle in early trading today, briefly turning positive before falling more than 1,000 points
- Falls to 40,546 points
- Losses narrow to around 500 points
- Index hovers around 41,000 points
- 台積電 shares fall NT$30
- To NT$2,250
- 國巨 falls further, down more than 8%
- 聯電 and 聯發科 fall more than 4%

## 南僑 publishes a statement demanding an apology and compensation from 福壽; 福壽: No comment for now

- Published: 2026-07-29T10:46:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607290037.aspx
- anchor: #n1734541
- Companies mentioned: 南僑、福壽、中聯油脂、福懋油、泰山股份

Facts:
- Retained sample tests find benzo[a]pyrene at 4.6 micrograms per kilogram
- Above the legal standard of 2 micrograms per kilogram
- Retest results on May 22: 4.8 micrograms per kilogram
- Results on June 4: 8.0 micrograms per kilogram
- Completed independent testing of 6,275 edible oil ingredients, semi-finished products and finished products
- 1,002 items monitored for benzo[a]pyrene

## 7 Chinese naval vessels and 6 sorties by Chinese military aircraft approach Taiwan; military monitors

- Published: 2026-07-29T10:36:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607290035.aspx
- anchor: #n1734474

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Facts:
- The Ministry of National Defense detected 7 Chinese military vessels and 1 government vessel.
- 6 sorties by Chinese military aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line.
- Chinese military aircraft intruded into northern and eastern airspace.

## 台新新光金 backs grassroots baseball, supporting the Defulan Little League team in its championship bid

- Published: 2026-07-29T10:36:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607290034.aspx
- anchor: #n1734439
- Companies mentioned: 台新新光金、台北台新戰神、台新銀行、新光人壽、台新證券、台新投信、味全龍隊

Facts:
- Won the World Children's Baseball Fair championship again after 2024

## Kumamoto earthquake: 5 critically ill, 31 injured; Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi says death toll rises to 13

- Published: 2026-07-29T10:19:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607290033.aspx
- anchor: #n1734254
- Companies mentioned: 日本放送協會（NHK）、永旺（AEON）、日本製紙、日本電視台（Nippon TV）、日本經濟新聞、共同社、日本水道協會、九州電力公司、九州新幹線、熊本市交通局、日本航空（日航，Japan Airlines）、全日空（ANA）、日本氣象廳

Facts:
- As of 8:30 a.m., the earthquake had killed a total of 13 people
- 5 in critical condition
- 31 injured
- About 46,610 households in the prefecture
- A total of 92,743 people
- 466 evacuation shelters opened across 36 municipalities
- A total of 2,180 households
- A total of 4,744 people
- About 140,000 households across 17 municipalities in Kumamoto Prefecture (similar to towns and cities)
- About 60,000 households across Yatsushiro City
- About 700 households in Minamishimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture
- Power outages affected 41,730 households in Kumamoto Prefecture
- Today's high in the Kumamoto area is forecast to reach 34 degrees Celsius

## 川普追悼葛蘭姆 各國領袖與華府政要齊聚送別

- Published: 2026-07-29T10:11:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607290032.aspx
- anchor: #n1734251
- Companies mentioned: 川普、葛蘭姆、華盛頓國家大教堂、澤倫斯基、尼坦雅胡、范斯、卡瓦諾、馬侃、共和黨、民主黨、最高法院、南卡羅來納州、哥倫比亞、皮肯斯郡

Facts:
- In more than 30 years
- Aged 71
- First elected to the U.S. Senate in 2002
- Took office in 2003
- Briefly ran for president in 2016

## Minnesota water systems hit by cyberattack; Iranian hackers suspected

- Published: 2026-07-29T10:09:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202607290031.aspx
- anchor: #n1734252
- Companies mentioned: 明尼蘇達州IT部門、路透社、明尼蘇達公共廣播電台、布雷厄姆市、美國聯邦調查局、美國網路安全和基礎設施安全局

Facts:
- More than 30 water systems in the state hit by “coordinated cyberattacks”
- 4 cities in the state hit by cyberattacks

## 伊朗導彈攻擊美軍中東基地 油價上漲超過3%

- Published: 2026-07-29T10:06:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607290030.aspx
- anchor: #n1734253
- Companies mentioned: 伊朗、美国军方、西德州中级原油、倫敦北海布倫特原油

Facts:
- $82.17 a barrel
- $86.94 a barrel

## New Taiwan dollar opens down 2.6 cents at 32.41

- Published: 2026-07-29T10:05:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607290029.aspx
- anchor: #n1734149
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- The New Taiwan dollar opened at 32.41 to the US dollar today

## Kumamoto earthquake: Most JR Shinkansen routes remain out of service; overview of land, sea and air transport on the 29th

- Published: 2026-07-29T10:04:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607295002.aspx
- anchor: #n1734148
- Companies mentioned: JR九州、南國交通、長崎縣交通局、宮崎交通、日田巴士、大分巴士、九州產交巴士、神園交通、鹿兒島交通、熊本都市巴士、阿蘇熊本機場、有明郵輪、三和商船、島原鐵道、熊本郵輪、九商郵輪、Seacruise

Facts:
- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, on the afternoon of the 28th

## Taiwan stocks open down 111.88 points

- Published: 2026-07-29T10:04:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607290028.aspx
- anchor: #n1734150
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- Weighted index at 41,491.48 points
- Trading value of NT$13.588 billion

## Philadelphia Semiconductor Index drops 4%; Taiwan index futures rise 316 points in overnight trading; investment advisory firm: Taiwan stocks aim to rebound

- Published: 2026-07-29T09:39:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607290027.aspx
- anchor: #n1733992
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯電、日月光、Google、Alphabet、英特爾、美光、AMD、艾司摩爾、輝達、NVIDIA、蘋果、Apple

Facts:
- Philadelphia Semiconductor Index falls 4.49%
- 台積電 ADR falls 1.7%
- Taiwan index futures rise 316 points in overnight trading
- Taiwan stocks plunge 2,030.83 points on the 28th
- to close at 41603.36 points
- 聯電 ADR plunges 9%
- 日月光 falls more than 7%
- Google parent Alphabet rises 1.85%
- 英特爾 falls more than 5.86%
- Memory chip giant 美光 drops 8.85%
- 輝達 (NVIDIA) edges up 0.25%
- 蘋果 (Apple) shares rise 1.77% during US trading
- Touches a high of $342.89
- Market capitalization reaches

## Wu Derong: Dolphin to strengthen into a super typhoon, could become 2026’s new wind king

- Published: 2026-07-29T09:35:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607290026.aspx
- anchor: #n1733989
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、中央氣象署、中央大學、氣象應用推廣基金會

Facts:
- A high of 36 degrees Celsius
- Average wind speed of 63 meters per second
- Average wind speeds of 60 meters per second

## Citing national security and anti-infiltration concerns, US bans imports of some foreign-made humanoid robots

- Published: 2026-07-29T09:33:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607290025.aspx
- anchor: #n1733990
- Companies mentioned: 華為、中國電信、波士頓動力、特斯拉、Figure AI、Agility Robotics、現代、大疆

Facts:
- More than 35% of products sourced from overseas
- Annual production capacity could reach 30,000 units

## Democratic socialism expands its influence; poll finds Americans have limited understanding

- Published: 2026-07-29T09:33:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607290024.aspx
- anchor: #n1733991
- Companies mentioned: Reuters、Ipsos、Democratic Socialists of America、Medicare for All、MAGA

Facts:
- 49% of Americans said they understood the policy positions of democratic socialism
- But 47% said they did not understand them
- About 27% believed at least some ideas were worth supporting
- 51% believed there were almost no good ideas
- Another 20% said they were unsure
- About 27% of respondents said MAGA Republicans have at least some good ideas
- 57% believed there were almost no good ideas
- 13% said they were unsure
- A total of 1,248 adults nationwide were surveyed
- Margin of sampling error is plus or minus 3 percentage points

## Suspected corruption in 中華郵政 renovation project; 4 officials and businesspeople released on bail of NT$100,000 to NT$200,000

- Published: 2026-07-29T09:28:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607290023.aspx
- anchor: #n1733988
- Companies mentioned: 中華郵政、郵政總局

Facts:
- A project with a budget of more than a million dollars

## Chiang Wan-an again calls for a no-confidence vote, naming Chen Chi-mai as a good choice for premier

- Published: 2026-07-29T09:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607290022.aspx
- anchor: #n1733974
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油、國民黨、民眾黨、行政院

## US-China space race: Trump administration plans to ease environmental rules for industry

- Published: 2026-07-29T09:17:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607290021.aspx
- anchor: #n1733975
- Companies mentioned: SpaceX、太空探索科技公司、生物多樣性中心

Facts:
- Exempt “certain commercial space licenses and permits” from requirements under 13 federal laws
- China is making rapid progress, aiming to land astronauts on the moon before 2030
- 太空探索科技公司 (SpaceX) set a record with 165 orbital launches last year
- Proposed Trump administration rules would open a 30-day public comment period

## Iranian ballistic missile attack on US forces; US Central Command: All intercepted

- Published: 2026-07-29T09:15:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607290020.aspx
- anchor: #n1733973
- Companies mentioned: 美國中央司令部、伊朗伊斯蘭革命衛隊部隊、Axios新聞網

Facts:
- 5:45 p.m. US Eastern time today

## Strong demand for AI chips: SK海力士’s 2nd-quarter profit surges 557%, still below expectations

- Published: 2026-07-29T09:04:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607290019.aspx
- anchor: #n1733899
- Companies mentioned: SK海力士、SK Hynix、輝達、Nvidia、倫敦證券交易所集團、LSEG、TrendForce、微軟、Microsoft、Alphabet、亞馬遜、Amazon、Meta Platforms、甲骨文、Oracle

Facts:
- Quarterly operating profit surged 557%
- Operating profit reached 60.5 trillion won in the 4-to-6-month quarter
- About NT$1.35 trillion
- Above the 9.2 trillion won recorded in the same period last year
- Below the 64 trillion won forecast by LSEG SmartEstimate from 倫敦證券交易所集團
- Contract prices for some dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) chips surged about 52% from the previous quarter
- Prices for some NAND flash memory products more than doubled
- Net profit rose more than 13 times year over year
- Net non-operating income was 60.9 trillion won

## 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: 2026-07-29T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152320
- anchor: #n1734628
- Companies mentioned: 台湾电力公司

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: 2026-07-29T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152387
- anchor: #n1734627

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: 2026-07-29T10:56:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152339
- anchor: #n1734629

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.

## 刑事局出手了！「萊爾校長」小編涉AI深偽賴清德聲音 劉世芳：任何政黨觸法都支持偵辦

- Published: 2026-07-29T10:51:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152394
- anchor: #n1734630
- Companies mentioned: 內政部、刑事局、立法院內政委員會

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: 2026-07-29T10:40:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152392
- anchor: #n1734631

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: 2026-07-29T10:37:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152391
- anchor: #n1734632
- Companies mentioned: SK海力士、台積電、鴻海、瑞昱、友達、英業達、緯創、仁寶

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: 2026-07-29T10:36:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152390
- anchor: #n1734633
- Companies mentioned: ASML、NVIDIA、OpenAI、SK Hynix、Samsung、CSOP、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: 2026-07-29T10:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11151839
- anchor: #n1734635

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”

- Published: 2026-07-29T10:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152199
- anchor: #n1734634
- Companies mentioned: 海悅廣告股份有限公司

新北市淡水区の予約販売マンション「光全御苑」が、市場の調整局面でも5月に39件の成約を記録し、地域市場の4割以上を占めた。交通・生活利便性・高規格設計が評価された。

## 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: 2026-07-29T10:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152359
- anchor: #n1734636

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: 2026-07-29T10:18:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152388
- anchor: #n1734637
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、京元電子

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: 2026-07-29T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152302
- anchor: #n1734089

“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: 2026-07-29T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152357
- anchor: #n1734088
- Companies mentioned: SHARP、SAMSUNG、HONOR

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: 2026-07-29T09:40:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152383
- anchor: #n1734090

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: 2026-07-29T09:40:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/5535396
- anchor: #n1734091
- Companies mentioned: 合庫創投、歐可達數據科技、維正聯合會計師事務所、法斯格勒

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: 2026-07-29T09:37:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152113
- anchor: #n1734092
- Companies mentioned: Patagonia、Danone、Mastercard

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: 2026-07-29T09:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152279
- anchor: #n1734094
- Companies mentioned: UCIMU（イタリア工作機械製造業者協会）

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: 2026-07-29T09:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152354
- anchor: #n1734093
- Companies mentioned: 巨興醫學科技公司、宸曜國際醫療體系、上海儀玳

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: 2026-07-29T09:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152225
- anchor: #n1734095

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: 2026-07-29T09:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152270
- anchor: #n1734096
- Companies mentioned: 自由民主黨、民主黨、民進黨、國民黨

Facts:
- Won by a landslide with a high vote share of 51.93%
- The late 1990s

## 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: 2026-07-29T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152164
- anchor: #n1733838

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: 2026-07-29T08:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152015
- anchor: #n1733839
- Companies mentioned: 台積電

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: 2026-07-29T11:00:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6549228
- anchor: #n1734550
- Companies mentioned: SK hynix

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.