AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-29 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 6 of 7https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 483 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 167 items from 3 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en 日本熊本強震 民進黨立委賴瑞隆等人捐薪助震災https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735694https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735694Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:58:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Hsu Kuo-yung and Tsai Yi-yu’s 信賴之友會 backs farmers, buys Chiayi bananas to donate to disadvantaged peoplehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735620https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735620Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:55:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Kaohsiung man helps friend break into police station and steal seized car; appeal court still sentences him to 4 monthshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735621https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735621Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:54:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Chiang Wan-an again calls for a no-confidence vote; Hsu Kuo-yung says, “Stop neglecting your duties—bring it on”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735622https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735622Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:53:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Zuckerberg joins AI regulation debate, opposes banning Chinese modelshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735623https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735623Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:49:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Will the 4 state-owned investment trusts merge by year-end? Finance minister says work is proceeding toward that goalhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735619https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735619Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:44:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan Experimental High School adopts camp-based admissions, with special admissions serving as a pathway to 台灣高等研究院https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735598https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735598Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:35:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan ETC expands to India, where first multi-lane free-flow system begins operationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735599https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735599Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:35:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Legislature reviews Narcotics Hazard Prevention Act; whether to add blood and hair testing left for negotiationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735600https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735600Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:28:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA High School Sports Federation leadership handover; Chen Sheng-li takes the helm and continues development of 4 major leagueshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735595https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735595Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:27:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 被點名為閣揆人選 陳其邁：會做滿市長任期https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735596https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735596Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:25:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taipei City: Truth behind excessive benzo[a]pyrene levels in Zhonglian case remains unclear; suspect oil will not be put on shelveshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735597https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735597Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:25:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 青年署 boosts prizes for career counseling reflection contest; NT$5,000 online popularity awardhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735562https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735562Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:21:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Health insurance to cover 0.05% atropine eye drops for people under 18, benefiting 365,000 peoplehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735563https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735563Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:20:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Japan disaster relief efforts may face extreme heat; 4600 Self-Defense Forces personnel to head to Kumamoto disaster zonehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735564https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735564Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:20:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Red pandas appear at Shanghai-Taipei Forum, but Shanghai delegation does not attend; Chiang Wan-an: A pityhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735565https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735565Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:18:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Pharmacist illegally sold controlled sleeping pills; Taipei police refer 3 suspects in drug supply chain for prosecutionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735566https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735566Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:18:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taipei City offers assistance for vehicles flooded in Neihu deluge on 0625; up to NT$25,000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735560https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735560Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:09:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaipei City has launched an assistance program for vehicles damaged by heavy rain in Neihu District on June 25. Vehicle owners can receive up to NT$25,000, and applications are open through Sept. 30. Taiwan dollar plunges 1 jiao in midday trading, provisionally closing at 32.484https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735458https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735458Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:04:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan Forward: 高鐵 extension to Yilan will not ease highway bottlenecks, making it the most expensive solutionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735561https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735561Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:04:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Anti-corruption probe at Hunan University; 2 former presidents of Nanhua University, closely tied to the military industry, investigatedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735459https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735459Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:02:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Monitoring strengthened at Wanli Creek barrier lake, with new water-level gauge and rainfall monitoring equipmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735454https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735454Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:02:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA New suspected H5 avian flu case in Australia raises fears of local transmissionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735455https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735455Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:01:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA China's NDRC official: Government, businesses and public to act on 3 fronts to halt investment decline and stabilize recoveryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735393https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735393Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:59:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 154 people reported missing after traveling to China; 62% of detention cases involve fraudhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735319https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735319Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:56:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Georgia school shooting: Teen who used gun given by father sentenced to life in prisonhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735316https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735316Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:53:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Former DPP official ventures into business in China; 國台辦 says anyone who does not advocate separation is welcomehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735317https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735317Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:53:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwanese civic groups launch relief effort after devastating 7.1 earthquake in Kumamotohttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735318https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735318Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:48:34 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA New rooftop solar rules take effect in August; scholar says they align with sustainable city principleshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735320https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735320Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Outdoor circus and magic shows at New Taipei City Art Museum to run for 4 consecutive weekends in Augusthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735321https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735321Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:43:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Several top Chinese universities added to US research cooperation blacklist; Beijing expresses dissatisfactionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735314https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735314Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:41:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taichung City government donates US$100,000 in aid after Kumamoto earthquake in Japanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735315https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735315Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:37:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Many students' trips to China go unreported; Control Yuan urges 2 ministries to review and improve monitoringhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735303https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735303Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:31:21 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 賣假寶可夢周邊 刑事局扣7萬件侵權商品送辦12人https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735304https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735304Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:29:19 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Harvard leads among past Tang Prize laureates; 7 Tang Prize laureates have gone on to win Nobel Prizeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735305https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735305Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:29:17 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA U.S. Senate begins review of Russia sanctions bill, authorizing Trump to raise tariffshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735306https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735306Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:23:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA The pandas made their debut at the Twin Cities Forum, named Lele and Tiantianhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735250https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735250Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:22:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 秘魯首位女總統藤森惠子宣誓就職 拉美右傾趨勢擴大https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735251https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735251Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:22:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA High Court rejects Shen Ching-ching's request to suspend custodial restrictions for medical treatment, saying there is no urgencyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735252https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735252Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:20:08 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA U.S.-Saudi airstrikes target Iran-backed militias in Iraq, warning Iran to stop its attackshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735253https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735253Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:19:06 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Explosion at 永旺夢樂城 after major Kumamoto earthquake; police release rescue footagehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735254https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735254Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:19:04 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Woman scooter rider killed at the scene after a gravel truck turning right hits her in New Taipei's Tucheng Districthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735247https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735247Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:14:43 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan faces security threats; U.S. photojournalist says invisible dangers are the most frightening [Interview]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735248https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735248Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:09:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 萬芳高中糾正案 沈伯洋批扣分、蔣萬安促加強督導https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735249https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735249Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:06:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA MLB's Li Hao-yu fills in on defense without a plate appearance, continues bid for a hit in consecutive gameshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735146https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735146Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:01:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Major earthquake in Japan's Kumamoto; Hsinchu City special search team ready to deployhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735084https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735084Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:58:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan Experimental High School preparatory office inaugurated; integrated training from high school through research institutionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735085https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735085Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:56:32 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan stocks fall below the 40,000 mark; New Taiwan dollar plunges more than 1.4 jiao to break below 32.5https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735011https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735011Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:55:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台股重挫國安基金是否進場 莊翠雲：持續關注情勢https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735012https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735012Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:51:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA President urges support for Executive Yuan's version of the Unmanned Vehicle Act; 國防部 to coordinate procurementhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735013https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735013Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:51:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan stocks sell off and fall below 40,000; will they drop again in July? Yuan Mu-hua analyzes tech stocks' “AI rotation playbook”: Take a deep breathhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735695https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735695Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:00:04 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 U.S. stock market funds flee, and even record profits at SK海力士 can't save the day! South Korean stocks tumble, triggering circuit breakers for “2 consecutive days” for the first timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735696https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735696Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:50:50 +0900Taiwan風傳媒South Korea’s stock market has suffered consecutive circuit breakers for the first time in its history. The market failed to rebound even after SK海力士 reported record profits, with uncertainty surrounding corporate briefings and selling in U.S. AI stocks cited as factors. Fruit flies keep appearing at home? An expert shares 4 natural ways to get rid of them without insecticidehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735697https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735697Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:40:44 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A natural method for getting rid of fruit flies, which become more common in summer, is drawing attention online. The simple method uses common household materials and requires no insecticide, making it popular with households. Kumamoto earthquake leaves 13 dead! Taiwan's 2 major convenience store chains launch “Kumamoto donation” drives; dates and instructionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735698https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735698Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:39:32 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, killing 13 people. Taiwan’s FamilyMart and 7-ELEVEN have launched fundraising campaigns to support the affected areas. Donations can be made through apps or in-store terminals through Aug. 31. Daughter of a sanitation worker: Hualien County magistrate candidate Yu Shu-chen leads in poll with 30.1% supporthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735699https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735699Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:36:56 +0900Taiwan風傳媒In a poll for the Hualien County magistrate election, KMT candidate Yu Shu-chen leads with 30.1% support. She grew up in a poor family, and her determination to succeed has drawn attention. The KMT held a large campaign rally in her support, underscoring the strategic importance of the constituency. Drones target oil facilities! Iraqi militia airstrike on Saudi Arabia intercepted; Iran behind ithttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735700https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735700Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:32:09 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Saudi Arabia shot down a drone targeting oil facilities that had been launched by Iraqi militias backed by Iran. Regional security is under threat, and tensions are deepening. Didn't choose Hitachi or Panasonic for a washing machine! Insiders switch to 2 brands for “energy efficiency, quiet operation and strong cleaning”; one lasted 23 years without breaking downhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735701https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735701Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:22:46 +0900Taiwan風傳媒網友在Mobile01論壇分享家中洗衣機品牌使用經驗，三洋與LG獲最多推薦，因其省電、安靜、清潔力強且耐用逾20年，反映消費者對耐久性與實用性的重視。 通勤族有福了！台北捷運宣布「4大車廂措施全面升級」，乘客讚超期待、根本德政https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735702https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735702Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:22:04 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台北捷運宣布全新電聯車升級措施，包括智慧科技設備和舒適性提升，預計2027年投入營運，紓解通勤人潮。 Netanyahu discusses Iran at the White House; Trump says U.S. military does not need Israeli intelligencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735703https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735703Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:17:04 +0900Taiwan風傳媒アメリカ大統領のドナルド・トランプとイスラエル首相のベンジャミン・ネタニヤフが白宮で会談し、伊朗の核武開発阻止で協力を確認。トランプは伊朗との交渉継続を検討中だが、軍事行動も辞さない姿勢を示した。 It's not just irregular eating! Prevalence in Taiwan reaches 25%; doctor reveals several causes of acid refluxhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735704https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735704Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:15:49 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Shuang Ho Hospital has introduced robotic-assisted surgery using the da Vinci system for patients with hard-to-treat gastroesophageal reflux. The approach combines medical and surgical expertise to address structural causes and improve treatment outcomes. Were relatives of DPP officials detained at Shenzhen Luohu Detention Center after traveling to mainland China? Chiu Chui-cheng confirms receiving a case and says he will use “this mechanism” to seek information from the other sidehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735705https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735705Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:14:30 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A relative of a senior Democratic Progressive Party official went missing in Shenzhen, China, and may have been held at the Luohu Detention Center. Mainland Affairs Council official Chiu Chui-cheng said the council had received the case and would confirm the facts through the cross-strait joint crime-fighting mechanism. Intraday update: Taiwan stocks fall below 4萬 points！台積電 drops NT$80，聯電 plunges，while 萬海 defies the trend and attracts investmenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735706https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735706Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:13:08 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s stock market fell below 40,000 points today, dropping more than 1,700 points. Major semiconductor stocks including 台積電 and 聯電 fell sharply, while some shipping stocks, including 萬海, rose against the trend. Has 國巨 contracted a “disease that only makes its stock fall”？ Afternoon investor conference may turn into a “trial”；experts flag 3 problems：an investor’s nightmarehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735707https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735707Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:12:08 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Shares in Taiwan passive-component giant Yageo have plunged for consecutive days, hitting the daily lower limit again on the 29th. Market anxiety has persisted ahead of a company briefing, and experts say investors’ nightmare is set to continue amid the economic cycle and uncertain demand. Student exchanges to China surge！Nearly 10,000 students nationwide，with many unreported cases；“1 university” singled out for violations on 5 occasionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735708https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735708Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:10:03 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The number of Taiwanese students participating in exchanges to China has surged，but unreported cases and security risks remain；the Control Yuan has called on relevant agencies to strengthen oversight. Is it cheaper to do laundry late at night？Taiwan Power Company reveals the truth：without signing up for “this plan”，washing at any hour costs the samehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735394https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735394Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台湾电力公司 clarified that for typical households on a non-time-of-use electricity plan，doing laundry late at night is no cheaper than during the day. Electricity bills may fall only if households sign up for the simple time-of-use plan and shift consumption to off-peak hours. Named by 蔣萬安 as a possible successor for premier，陳其邁 fires back：“Get food safety right first”；says he will serve through the final day of his termhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735395https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735395Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:59:56 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an called for the premier to be replaced following the 中聯油脂 incident and named Chen Chi-mai as a candidate for the next premier. Chen responded that food safety was the top priority and stressed his intention to serve out his term. Today’s (07/29) top news！What stocks can you still buy after Taiwan stocks fall below 四萬？／Cross-strait direct flights surge／Nationwide，those who qualify can receive 60000 yuan a yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735396https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735396Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:52:50 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan stocks plunge 2000 points，and analysts recommend 两 stocks for long-term investment；new cross-strait direct-flight routes launch，including direct flights from Taichung to Chengdu；the government rolls out a child growth subsidy，with eligible recipients able to receive 6万元 a year；Typhoon Bualoi intensifies rapidly and could become the strongest typhoon of the year；a plunge in South Korean stocks affects global markets；personnel changes within the DPP，with 王定宇 giving up his bid for another term on the party’s Central Standing Committee. 一沐日 and 鮮芋仙 also fail inspection！Louisa Coffee found with enterobacteria levels 230萬 times over the limit；see the full list of 18 failing businesseshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735397https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735397Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:52:35 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taipei City’s Department of Health released the results of its summer cold-drink inspection，with 18 products failing，including those from well-known chains such as Louisa Coffee，一沐日 and 鮮芋仙. Enterobacteria levels were as high as 230萬 times the limit，raising food safety concerns. Powerful 7.1 earthquake hits Kumamoto，Japan！台積電’s Kumamoto plant：current status revealed；Japanese authorities respondhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735398https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735398Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:51:27 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, also damaging 台積電’s Kumamoto factory. The factory was confirmed safe, but there are concerns about the impact on the supply chain. As the stock market’s relentless plunge continues，should investors buy more or get out？A backtest of 40 years of market data finds this investment strategy still delivers steady gainshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735399https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735399Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:51:10 +0900Taiwan風傳媒As global stock markets fall, 鉅亨買基金 analyzed 40 years of data and emphasized that disciplined regular investing is especially important during market turmoil. It said AI’s long-term growth outlook remains unchanged and pointed to the advantages of Taiwan’s supply chain. Building an all-around smart living hub：the Taichung 通 app makes it easy to access dining，lodging and other dealshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735715https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735715Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:51:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Taichung City Government is using the Taichung Pass TCPASS app to promote festival-specific discounts and regional partnerships, improving convenience in the smart city. The initiative plays an important role in residents’ lives and in revitalizing the local economy. Taichung’s original four-panel comic contest enters its final stretch；city government offers NT$100,000 for first prize and NT$50,000 for the Taichung Prizehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735716https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735716Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:50:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Organized by the Taichung City Government Information Bureau，the “Taichung Original Comics Contest” offers total prize money of NT$200,000 and accepts entries through July 31. Creators are encouraged to use 4-page comics to showcase local Taichung culture. The contest is linked to the international animation and comics expo in September to promote original comics and animation. 好市多黑鑽卡生日禮藏省錢密碼 網友精算線上買米漢堡反省140元https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735717https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735717Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:48:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒好市多 is offering Executive Membership holders a NT$500 discount on online purchases of NT$5,000 or more during their birthday month. Netizens calculated that buying rice burgers could save NT$140. The move reflects its strategy to strengthen e-commerce and member loyalty，and could serve as a model for the retail industry. 起家雞 and 涓豆腐 lose out！The top-ranked Korean restaurant chain in Taiwan revealed；netizens praise its tender meat and generous portions，saying they “really enjoyed the meal”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735400https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735400Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:44:23 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The rankings of online buzz for Korean restaurant chains in Taiwan are out. 涓豆腐 and 北村豆腐家 are popular with diners for their tofu stews and individual set meals，while 姜滿堂 and 紫木槿韓國烤肉 draw crowds with barbecue and collaboration events. Not Soochow or Fu Jen！The private university with Taiwan’s highest graduate salaries takes the TOP10 crown：its competitiveness rivals top universities，with starting salaries exceeding 60萬https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735401https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735401Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:43:52 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Job platform 面試趣 released its 2026 ranking of annual salaries for graduates of private universities in Taiwan，with Yuan Ze University taking first place at NT$622,000. The results show that career-focused schools are competitive in the job market，challenging the perceived advantage of traditional top universities. “Oil Is Not Yours” case：police show up at the door and deepfake analysis is done in 3 days？韋淳佑 raises 3 questions，comparing it with the suspected “鄭文燦 hotel video”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735402https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735402Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:37:19 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A satirical video titled You Can’t Have Oil, produced by 韋淳祐 of 風向株式會社, has attracted attention for its use of AI deepfake technology. Authorities’ swift investigation has drawn criticism as an infringement of freedom of speech, raising questions about political neutrality. 月薪上看 8 萬！苗栗 8/1 大型徵才開出1500個職缺， 科技大廠釋高薪工程師職缺https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735721https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735721Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:37:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A large in-person job fair will be held in Miaoli on August 1，with 23 companies offering more than 1,500 jobs，including engineering positions paying up to NT$80,000 a month. The event aims to attract job seekers from the technology and service sectors and boost regional talent mobility. China’s Taiwan Affairs Office confirms resumption of “4 direct-flight routes across the Strait”；load factors soar to 95%！陳斌華 promises “promotions” to meet passenger demandhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735403https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735403Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:32:08 +0900Taiwan風傳媒China’s Taiwan Affairs Office announced that 4 cross-strait direct flights would resume during the summer break, as passenger demand rises. Airlines are offering promotions and have urged Taiwan to lift its flight restrictions. From 11萬 barrels a day to 57萬：Why Venezuela is filling the gap in U.S. Middle East crude supplieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735404https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735404Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:31:59 +0900Taiwan風傳媒米国が中東原油の供給途絶に対応するため、制裁緩和を受けて委内瑞拉からの原油輸入を1日あたり11万バレルから57.5万バレルへと急増させた。これはエネルギー安全保障の再編を示す重要な地政学的変化である。 Powerful earthquake in Kumamoto，Kyushu，leaves 13 dead！永旺 shopping center explodes and collapses；Yatsushiro City among the hardest-hit areas；experts warn of “可能有更大餘震”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735405https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735405Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:31:35 +0900Taiwan風傳媒On July 28, 2026, a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, killing 13 people and injuring more than 250. The collapse of 永旺 Mall and damage to infrastructure in Yatsushiro were severe, and experts warned of even larger aftershocks. 郭智輝 praises 辜仲諒 for laying the groundwork for a new era in Taiwanese baseball internationally；calls for building on past achievements and creating a cross-generational championship system and national competitivenesshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735407https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735407Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Former Economics Minister Kuo Chih-hui praised Chairman Ku Chung-liang for helping raise the international standing of Taiwanese baseball. He emphasized the importance of continuity in the system and developing players across generations, and proposed promoting sports science and building career support systems. Major change to 台灣鐵路 ticket rules takes effect nationwide on 8/20；train tickets discounted by up to 5折；key changes at a glancehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735406https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735406Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒To ease the burden of commuting and traveling home for college students，台灣鐵路 has revised its student discount plan. The changes will take effect nationwide on August 20，offering discounts of up to 5折. The system will be simplified by replacing tiered discounts with a single fixed discount，making the ticket-buying process more straightforward and convenient for students. New inheritance rules are coming soon！The reserved share for siblings will be abolished，but experts warn that if you “forget to do 1 thing”，your assets could still be divided uphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735408https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735408Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:29:54 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan amended Article 1223 of the Civil Code, removing siblings’ reserved portion of an estate. The amendment is scheduled to take effect in 6 months. It aims to respect testamentary freedom, but experts warn of the risks of not making a will. Are the thousand-point daily drops in Taiwan stocks just the beginning？施俊吉 warns of 2 brewing storms：台積電 could become the world’s cash machinehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735409https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735409Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:28:09 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan stocks plunged more than 2000 points on the 28th. Former Financial Supervisory Commission Chairman 施俊吉 warned that if the U.S. Federal Reserve raises interest rates，it could trigger a “double liquidation storm.” Heavyweight stocks such as 台積電 could be sold off，becoming a cash machine for global investors. Taiwan stocks plunge nearly 1900 points intraday！Analyst says it’s like a department store anniversary sale：if the index falls below “this price”，he’ll put NT$100 million into 0050https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735410https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735410Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:13:48 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan stocks plunged nearly 1900 points in a single day，falling below 4萬. Analyst 郭哲榮 sees a buying opportunity and announced he would invest NT$1億元 in 0050 ETF，while predicting that AI could propel Taiwan stocks toward 10萬 points in the future. Latest New Taipei mayor poll shows a widening gap！“李四川 or 蘇巧慧：who has the most support？”；surprising results revealedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735411https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735411Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:02:38 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The latest poll in the New Taipei mayoral race shows KMT candidate 李四川 leading DPP candidate 蘇巧慧，with support of 43.7% versus 36.8%，a gap of 6.9 percentage points. Independent voters and Taiwan People’s Party supporters are more likely to believe 李四川 can deliver on his campaign promises. Everyone’s playing the stock market！How many people in Taiwan have “four loans at once” to trade stocks？The Financial Supervisory Commission reveals startling figureshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735412https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735412Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:02:27 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission investigated credit risks related to “four loans under one roof.” It found that multiple borrowers accounted for a low single-digit percentage and assessed current financial risks as manageable. It will deepen monitoring by strengthening information sharing with the Joint Credit Information Center. Never throw broken Bluetooth earbuds in the garbage truck！Environment Ministry warns：a hidden 1 item could cause a fire or explosionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735086https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735086Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Ministry of Environment is urging people to dispose of broken Bluetooth earphones properly, warning that the lithium batteries they contain can cause fires. Putting them in regular garbage is dangerous, and dedicated recycling channels are needed. China begins producing DUV lithography machines！ASML shares plunge as much as 8%；摩根大通：yields after mass production are the keyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735087https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735087Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:57:23 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Chinese company Aishengna, based in Shanghai, has begun mass production of domestically made DUV lithography machines, briefly sending ASML shares lower. The move marks progress in China’s semiconductor self-sufficiency strategy, but technical challenges remain. No signal after an earthquake in Japan？Search “00000JAPAN” to get free internet access；terms of use and cybersecurity risks explainedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735088https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735088Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:56:06 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Japan provides the “00000JAPAN” free Wi-Fi service during major disasters，allowing residents and foreign visitors to get online in an emergency. The service is activated by area，and users should be aware of cybersecurity risks. BIGBANG concert ticket prices for Taipei Dome revealed！A guide to the 5 ticket-sale phases，10 ticket prices and VIP add-onshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735089https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735089Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:55:50 +0900Taiwan風傳媒South Korean supergroup BIGBANG announced that its 20th-anniversary world tour will come to the Taipei Dome in October 2026. Organizers have announced 10 ticket prices and 5 phases of ticket sales. The top price is NT$9,430，and tickets will go on sale in stages starting August 17. 李岡遠 takes over as director of Wan Fang Hospital；outlines a vision to “safeguard 百歲 lives”：keep seniors healthy and independenthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735090https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735090Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:50:27 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taipei Municipal Wan Fang Hospital has welcomed its 第九任 director，李岡遠，who unveiled a vision to “safeguard 百歲 lives” by strengthening preventive and smart medicine and promoting integrated community care. Meet this summer at Zhuwei Fishing Harbor：sounds come ashore and connect the world！2026 Taoyuan Pearl Coast International Music Festival kicks offhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735091https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735091Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:49:49 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 2026 Taoyuan Pearl Coast International Music Festival will be held at Zhuwei Fishing Harbor in Taoyuan from August 1 to 2. Under the theme “Sounds come ashore，the world connects”，the festival will bring together international musicians，sports events and local food markets for a free summer music celebration. A red-green connection？邱垂正 reveals that the MAC engages with “2 types of think tanks” from the mainland Chinese government，promoting exchanges free of united-front influencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735092https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735092Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:48:57 +0900Taiwan風傳媒MAC Chair 邱垂正 said that think tanks in Taiwan and mainland China focusing on cross-strait affairs and international relations maintain orderly exchanges，emphasizing efforts to remove united-front influence. The remarks respond to questions about the phrase “Taiwan-Vietnam-China” in 沈有忠’s report on his visit to Vietnam. Three parties join forces to tackle stray-dog hotspots in Yangmingshan：three-year management，no-return placement and volunteer patrols aim to reduce the problem at its source and create a better environment for people and dogshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735420https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735420Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:47:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Yangmingshan National Park Headquarters, Taipei City Animal Protection Office and Animal Protection Association have joined forces to launch a 3-year plan to manage stray dogs. The plan promotes prevention at the source through capture, non-release and centralized sheltering. Tens of thousands of households lose water and power！令和8年 Kumamoto earthquake strikes at seismic intensity 7；Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi confirms 13 deadhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735093https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735093Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:44:55 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Airbus A350 flies nonstop to London，24 hours without landing！“Project Sunrise” test flight succeeds：Qantas launches the world’s longest routehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735094https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735094Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:40:14 +0900Taiwan風傳媒オーストラリア航空 has completed one of the world’s longest test flights, lasting more than 24 hours, using an エアバス A350. The achievement marks an important step toward realizing Project Sunrise, paving the way for direct Sydney–London flights from 2027 and bringing innovation to the aviation industry. “Data-request Voldemort” scandal grows！Civil servants raise more allegations against 簡舒培：those who refuse to cooperate face investigations into their personal informationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735095https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735095Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:37:19 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taipei City Councilor 簡舒培 has been accused of making excessive data requests and ordering retaliatory investigations of civil servants who did not cooperate，causing unease within the administrative system. The controversy dates back to the 柯文哲 era and continues today. If a no-confidence vote succeeds, who will succeed Cho Jung-tai? Chiang Wan-an names this high-profile DPP figure as “a great fit”: “He can get things done in government”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735096https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735096Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:37:18 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has publicly backed a no-confidence vote and recommended Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai as the next premier, citing his sense of responsibility and administrative abilities. The move reflects growing distrust of the Lai government among opposition forces. New Ministry of Labor subsidies are here! Starting 8/1, eligible people can receive up to 50000 yuan per person: living assistance payment amounts and how and when to applyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735097https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260729-12/index-en-p6.html#n1735097Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:33:30 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Starting in August 2026, Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor will restructure assistance for children of unemployed workers as a living allowance that can be combined with tuition reductions from the Ministry of Education. The change is an important policy shift to strengthen support for families affected by involuntary job loss.