# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-30 03:00–06:00 JST｜Page 2 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 79 items from 9 sources; Taiwan, 71 items from 9 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Creating a space for stays and交流 that connects the community and tourism in Mitoyo City, Kagawa Prefecture — Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism approves a renovation project making use of existing local assets

- Published: 2026-07-29T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/toshi05_hh_000527.html
- anchor: #n1745842
- Companies mentioned: The Salt Station Hotel プロジェクト、瀬戸内ビレッジ株式会社

Facts:
- ここ５～６年で来訪者数が 100 倍の年間 50 万人となった
- The number of overnight stays has also increased to 40,000 per year
- (2) Area: 805.70 m²
- Plaza: 25.40 m²
- Green space: 16.70 m²

## The 5th Meeting of Experts on the Acquisition and Use of Land, etc. ～Discussions toward compiling the meeting’s recommendations～

- Published: 2026-07-29T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/tochi_fudousan_kensetsugyo02_hh_000001_00118.html
- anchor: #n1745841
- Companies mentioned: TKP虎ノ門カンファレンスセンター、国土交通省、東京都、上智大学、公益社団法人 全国宅地建物取引業協会連合会、一般社団法人 不動産協会、東京科学大学、慶應義塾大学大学院、長岡技術科学大学、公益財団法人 東京財団

Facts:
- The 5th meeting will be held on July 31, Reiwa 8
- Date and time: Friday, July 31, Reiwa 8, 16:00–18:00
- 傍聴・カメラ撮りを希望される報道関係者は事前登録が必要です。 ７月30日（木）17:00までに
- Media representatives wishing to observe or take photographs should arrive by 15:50 on the day.

## 港湾統計速報（令和8年5月分）

- Published: 2026-07-29T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/joho05_hh_000912.html
- anchor: #n1745840
- Companies mentioned: 東京港、川崎港、横浜港、名古屋港、大阪港、神戸港

Facts:
- 1,177,717 TEU
- Up 0.1%
- 562,219 TEU
- Down 2.9%
- 615,498 TEU
- Up 3.0%

## 航空輸送統計速報（令和8年5月分）

- Published: 2026-07-29T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/joho05_hh_000913.html
- anchor: #n1745839

Facts:
- Passenger traffic on domestic scheduled air services was 9,390 thousand people
- Freight volume was 45,461 (53,918) tons
- Passenger traffic on international air services was 1,990 thousand people
- Freight volume was 141,409 (146,121) tons

## On the implementation of food labeling standards under the Food Labeling Act in response to the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake

- Published: 2026-07-29T16:32:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_75067.html
- anchor: #n1745779
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省、消費者庁、農林水産省

## Materials for the 41st Study Group on the Early Introduction of Medical Devices and Other Products with High Medical Needs

- Published: 2026-07-29T14:09:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_75051.html
- anchor: #n1745780

Facts:
- 41st edition
- (Main telephone number) 03(5253)1111
- Direct phone line: 03(3595)2419
- Material 0-1 Agenda [PDF format: 94KB]
- Material 1-1 Working Group Assessment Results [No.2026-1] [PDF format: 351KB]
- Material 1-2 Request for Medical Devices and Other Products for Early Introduction [No.2026-1] [PDF format: 861KB]
- Material 1-3 On Fluoroestradiol [PDF format: 1.5MB]
- Material 2 Current Status of Items Selected to Date [PDF format: 384KB]
- Material 3 Summary of Requests from Academic Societies and Other Organizations [PDF format: 100KB]
- Reference Material 1: Meeting guidelines [PDF, 138KB]
- Reference Material 2 List of Members of the Needs Review Meeting and Working Group [PDF format: 201KB]
- Reference Material 3: Usefulness and seriousness of needs [PDF, 90KB]

## The 149th Verification Meeting on Organ Donation Cases Following Brain Death (Web meeting) will be held

- Published: 2026-07-29T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_74655.html
- anchor: #n1745784

Facts:
- 149th edition
- Case No. 953
- Case No. 1155
- July 30, Reiwa 8
- 10:00～12:00

## On the holding of the 3rd Joint Meeting on the Handling of Human Fertilized Embryos Using Genome Editing Technologies, etc. (11th Expert Committee on the Appropriate Use of Human Fertilized Embryos Using Genome Editing Technologies, etc. in Clinical Applications; 24th Expert Committee on Research into Hereditary and Congenital Diseases Using Human Fertilized Embryos)

- Published: 2026-07-29T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_74951.html
- anchor: #n1745783

Facts:
- Wednesday, August 5, Reiwa 8, 14:00–16:00

## On the holding of the 3rd Joint Meeting on the Handling of Human Fertilized Embryos Using Genome Editing Technologies, etc. (11th Expert Committee on the Appropriate Use of Human Fertilized Embryos Using Genome Editing Technologies, etc. in Clinical Applications; 24th Expert Committee on Research into Hereditary and Congenital Diseases Using Human Fertilized Embryos)

- Published: 2026-07-29T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_74969.html
- anchor: #n1745782

Facts:
- 3rd Joint Meeting on the Handling of Human Fertilized Embryos Using Genome Editing Technologies, etc.
- 11th Expert Committee on the Appropriate Use of Human Fertilized Embryos Using Genome Editing Technologies, etc. in Clinical Applications
- 24th Expert Committee on Research into Hereditary and Congenital Diseases Using Human Fertilized Embryos
- August 5, Reiwa 8
- 14:00～16:00

## Minutes of the 11th meeting of the Food Sanitation Monitoring Committee, Health Science Council

- Published: 2026-07-29T14:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/shingi/2024giji_00015.html
- anchor: #n1745781

Facts:
- 11th meeting of the Food Sanitation Monitoring Committee, Health Science Council
- 令和８年６月24日（水）
- 10：00～

## Materials for the 59th Public Assistance Standards Subcommittee of the Social Security Council

- Published: 2026-07-29T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_74872.html
- anchor: #n1745786

Facts:
- Agenda [PDF, 29KB]
- (Reference Material 1) Survey on Household Living Conditions and Attitudes toward Life in Reiwa 4 [PDF, 1.9MB]
- (Reference Material 2) Time-series comparison of the results of the Survey on Household Living Conditions and Attitudes toward Life [PDF, 14.0MB]

## Recruitment of a Senior Officer for Overseas Public Relations (Information Analysis)

- Published: 2026-07-29T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/kouseiroudoushou/saiyou/ninkituki/ninki-kaigaikouhousenmonkan.html
- anchor: #n1745785
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省

Facts:
- 1 Senior Officer for Overseas Public Relations (Information Analysis), International Affairs Division, Minister's Secretariat, 厚生労働省
- Applicants with approximately 3 years of combined practical experience in collecting information, conducting research, and other work related to overseas policies or systems
- Please write approximately 1,000 characters (A4 size; no set format).
- Applications must arrive between Wednesday, July 29, Reiwa 8, and Monday, August 24, Reiwa 8.
- A 2-day weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
- １日７時間45分
- A person for whom 2 years have not elapsed since the date of the relevant disciplinary action

## Special employment and labor measures and support programs (regarding the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake)

- Published: 2026-07-29T09:57:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/0000134526_00005.html
- anchor: #n1745787
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省、熊本県

Facts:
- The Disaster Relief Act has been applied to some areas of 熊本県.

## Materials for the 8th Study Group on Desirable Service Provision at Fee-based Nursing Homes

- Published: 2026-07-29T08:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_74992.html
- anchor: #n1745788
- Companies mentioned: 日本看護協会

Facts:
- Material 1: List of members [PDF, 99KB]
- Material 2: Outline of the Act Partially Amending the Social Welfare Act, etc. [PDF, 3.5MB]
- Material 3: Progress of discussions to date and issues for discussion [PDF, 3.9MB]
- Reference Material 1: Current Status and Issues of Fee-based Nursing Homes [PDF, 14.1MB]
- Reference Material 2: Act on Welfare of the Elderly, as amended by the Act Partially Amending the Social Welfare Act, etc. (Act No. 51 of Reiwa 8) [PDF, 3.5MB]
- Reference Material 3: Guidelines for the Establishment and Operation of Fee-based Nursing Homes [PDF, 4.0MB]
- [日本看護協会 and Committee Member Tamogami] Comments at the 8th Study Group on Desirable Service Provision at Fee-based Nursing Homes [PDF, 117KB]
- Agenda [PDF, 83KB]
- Seating chart [PDF, 204KB]

## Minutes of the 23rd Committee on Administrative Evaluation and Monitoring of Pharmaceuticals, etc.

- Published: 2026-07-27T11:06:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 厚生労働省
- Original: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_74926.html
- anchor: #n1745805
- Companies mentioned: 厚生労働省、国立医薬品食品衛生研究所、PwCコンサルティング合同会社

Facts:
- Dextromethorphan and diphenhydramine additionally designated
- The measure will take effect on the date the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act comes into force.

## Chip stock sell-off continues; U.S. stocks end lower, Philadelphia Semiconductor Index falls more than 5%

- Published: 2026-07-30T05:43:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607300012.aspx
- anchor: #n1746059
- Companies mentioned: 微軟、Meta Platforms

Facts:
- The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1153.18 points, or 2.19%, to close at 51594.14.
- The S&P 500 fell 112.63 points, or 1.52%, to close at 7316.15.
- The Nasdaq Composite fell 433.97 points, or 1.74%, to close at 24442.94.
- The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index plunged 588.19 points, or 5.33%, to close at 10447.49.

## 聯準會利率不變3票反對 華許形容決策過程如家庭爭吵

- Published: 2026-07-30T05:15:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607300011.aspx
- anchor: #n1745547
- Companies mentioned: 美國聯邦準備理事會、聯準會、CNBC、法新社、克里夫蘭聯邦準備銀行、明尼阿波利斯聯準銀行、達拉斯聯準銀行

Facts:
- Target rate range remains at 3.5% to 3.75%

## Suicide Squad star Jared Leto accused of sexual misconduct; multiple women were minors at the time

- Published: 2026-07-30T04:33:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202607300010.aspx
- anchor: #n1745319
- Companies mentioned: 英國廣播公司（BBC）、「30秒上火星」（Thirty Seconds to Mars）、「藥命俱樂部」（Dallas Buyers Club）、「鬥陣俱樂部」（Fight Club）、「銀翼殺手2049」（Blade Runner 2049）、「自殺突擊隊」（Suicide Squad）

Facts:
- 4 women make allegations
- She says Jared Leto sexually assaulted her in a motel bathroom when she was 17
- Jared Leto allegedly threatened to sexually assault her when she was 19
- He allegedly made repeated phone calls when she was 16, sexually harassing her with explicit language
- When she was 14, at an autograph-signing event
- A total of 10 women spoke to a BBC documentary
- 9 of them spoke publicly about their experiences for the first time

## 聯準會利率不動但分歧加劇 9月升息機率破5成

- Published: 2026-07-30T04:24:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607300009.aspx
- anchor: #n1745318
- Companies mentioned: 美國聯邦準備理事會、聯邦公開市場委員會、克里夫蘭聯邦準備銀行、明尼阿波利斯聯準銀行、達拉斯聯準銀行、芝加哥商品交易所、華爾街日報

Facts:
- Target rate range remains at 3.5% to 3.75%
- Favored raising the benchmark rate target range by 0.25 percentage points at this meeting
- The odds that rates will be at least 0.25 percentage points above current levels by January next year stand at 90%

## Drone attack hits Egyptian port; U.S.-owned gas carrier catches fire

- Published: 2026-07-30T03:25:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607300008.aspx
- anchor: #n1745197
- Companies mentioned: Ambrey、Inchcape、Energos Winter、Gaslog Salem、Energos Infrastructure、Wilhelmsen Ship Management

Facts:
- Energos Winter has a storage capacity of 138,250 cubic meters

## Taitung road-widening project suspected of favoritism; agriculture department director and deputy director transferred to prosecutors for questioning early this morning

- Published: 2026-07-30T03:11:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607300007.aspx
- anchor: #n1745195
- Companies mentioned: 台東縣政府、台東縣議會、台東地檢署、國產署、中央社

Facts:
- Widened the road from 3 meters to 15 meters
- 5 people named as defendants

## 美伊戰火推升油價 聯準會續觀望利率連5凍

- Published: 2026-07-30T03:09:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607300006.aspx
- anchor: #n1745196
- Companies mentioned: 美國聯邦準備理事會、聯準會、華許

Facts:
- Interest rates left unchanged for the 5th consecutive time

## 財星全球500強 台積電首度躋身百大企業之列

- Published: 2026-07-30T02:50:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607300005.aspx
- anchor: #n1745074
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、緯創、蘋果、輝達、騰訊、鴻海、廣達、和碩、文曄、財星雜誌

Facts:
- 騰訊排名也大幅上升19個名次，至第97名
- 緯創衝上第198名

## Fed holds rates for 5th straight meeting, remains hawkish; traders cut September hike expectations to 60%

- Published: 2026-07-30T04:51:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6551333
- anchor: #n1745320
- Companies mentioned: Bank of America、Citigroup、JPMorgan Chase、Deutsche Bank、BNP Paribas、Goldman Sachs、Morgan Stanley、TD Bank、Wall Street Journal、Aviva Investors、Brandywine Global Investment Management

The Federal Reserve froze rates for the 5th consecutive time, with 三 hawkish officials dissenting, as markets lowered the odds of a September hike to 60%. The move reflects rising policy uncertainty, affecting global bond and currency markets.

## Fed hawkishness on the rise—but should investors worry? Wall Street analysts explain why rates may not rise this year

- Published: 2026-07-30T03:52:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6551322
- anchor: #n1745198
- Companies mentioned: 富國銀行、Natixis、Annex Wealth Management、Allspring Global Investments、RWA Wealth Partners、Spartan Capital Securities、Nationwide Investment Management Group

Following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to freeze interest rate hikes, Wall Street analysts have indicated that rate hikes could remain on hold for the rest of the year amid slowing inflation. The 3 dissenting votes reflected concern about price risks, and policy is expected to depend on the data going forward.

## Fed 7月、6月聲明比一比：3人支持升息1碼 全文用字依然精簡

- Published: 2026-07-30T03:45:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6550498
- anchor: #n1745199
- Companies mentioned: CNBC、英國央行 (BOE)

At its July meeting, the U.S. Federal Reserve kept its policy rate at 3.50-3.75% and approved its statement in a 9-to-3 vote. Under Chair Hua Xu, the statement was simplified and the outlook was removed.

## Full text of the Fed's July meeting statement

- Published: 2026-07-30T03:14:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6550497
- anchor: #n1745200

At its July meeting, the U.S. Federal Reserve kept its policy rate at 3.50-3.75%. The economy is expanding steadily, but inflation remains high, and policy going forward will depend on the data. The result was in line with market expectations and signaled policy continuity.

## Fed holds rates steady, but hawkish voices ring out! 3 officials dissent, raising September rate-hike alarm

- Published: 2026-07-30T03:05:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6551296
- anchor: #n1745201
- Companies mentioned: アメリカ連邦準備制度理事会（Fed）

アメリカ連邦準備制度理事会（Fed） kept interest rates unchanged, but 3 officials voted against the decision, increasing the likelihood of a rate hike in September. Currency stabilization and curbing inflation are the focus.

## Is Musk's dream of Mars facing a major problem? Expert warns Starship's heat shield system is 「a dead end」

- Published: 2026-07-30T02:30:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6551295
- anchor: #n1745075
- Companies mentioned: NASA、SpaceX、Lynk Global

A problem has emerged with the thermal tiles on SpaceX’s Starship, potentially affecting its Mars program. NASA experts have warned that the current thermal tile design cannot withstand frequent flights.

## 「令和８年熊本地震金融庁相談ダイヤル」の開設について

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:15:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 金融庁
- Original: https://www.fsa.go.jp/news/r8/sonota/20260729/soudan.html
- anchor: #n1745440
- Companies mentioned: 金融庁

Facts:
- 平日１０時００分～１７時００分
- ０１２０－１５６８１１
- ０３－５２５１－６８１３
- ０３－３５０６－６６９９
- 〒100－8967

## Financial measures in response to disasters and other events related to the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:50:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 金融庁
- Original: https://www.fsa.go.jp/news/r8/ginkou/20260729.html
- anchor: #n1745441
- Companies mentioned: 金融庁、九州財務局

Facts:
- Phone: ０５７０－０１６８１１ (from IP phones: ０３－５２５１－６８１１)

## Monitoring results on customer-oriented business conduct by companies that sell and develop financial products involving risk (FY2025)

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 金融庁
- Original: https://www.fsa.go.jp/news/r8/kokyakuhoni/20260729.html
- anchor: #n1745442
- Companies mentioned: 金融庁

## Promulgation of Cabinet Orders related to the Reiwa 8 amendments to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, etc. (to take effect 20 days later)

- Published: 2026-07-29T12:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 金融庁
- Original: https://www.fsa.go.jp/news/r8/shouken/20260729/20260729.html
- anchor: #n1745443
- Companies mentioned: 金融庁、証券取引等監視委員会

Facts:
- The day on which 20 days have elapsed from the date of promulgation
- Wednesday, August 12, Reiwa 8

## オークワ (31 stores in Gifu, Mie, Aichi and Shizuoka prefectures), “Boiled Whitebait” - Refund/recall

- Published: 2026-07-28T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035620&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n1745580
- Companies mentioned: オークワ

Facts:
- July 28, 2026

## リンク・リソース, “3-Variety Mixed Nuts & Cheese 240g” - Refund/recall

- Published: 2026-07-27T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035619&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n1745579
- Companies mentioned: リンク・リソース

Facts:
- 3-Variety Mixed Nuts & Cheese 240g
- July 27, 2026

## Polaris Japan, “Riding Helmet (for Snowmobiles and Off-Road Vehicles)” - Safety notice

- Published: 2026-07-17T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消費者庁
- Original: https://www.recall.caa.go.jp/result/detail.php?rcl=00000035618&screenkbn=03
- anchor: #n1745578
- Companies mentioned: Polaris Japan

Facts:
- Response start date: July 17, 2026

## [International Earthquake] [1150728 Japan earthquake]

- Published: 2026-07-28T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 內政部消防署
- Original: https://www.nfa.gov.tw/cht/index.php?code=list&flag=detail&ids=22&article_id=21670
- anchor: #n1745927
- Companies mentioned: GDACS、日本氣象廳、交通部中央氣象署、外交部、消防署

Facts:
- Magnitude: 7.1
- GDACS Score: 0.4 points
- Depth: 10.0 kilometers

## [Fire Department Alert - Emergency Medical Services] [At 15:49 on the 28th, 13 people from 新竹市光武國中 on a field trip were stung by bees on the Alangyi Historic Trail in Daren Township, Taitung City; all sustained minor injuries and were conscious, and have all been taken to hospital]

- Published: 2026-07-28T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 內政部消防署
- Original: https://www.nfa.gov.tw/cht/index.php?code=list&flag=detail&ids=22&article_id=21671
- anchor: #n1745926
- Companies mentioned: 新竹市光武國中、消防局、大武衛生所、海巡署、農業局、農業部、衛福部、教育部校安中心

Facts:
- A group of 45 people from 新竹市光武國中 on a field trip
- Stung by bees after walking about 100 meters

## 【Road traffic accident】【At 16:45 on the 28th, near No. 1-1, Neizhuang Lane, Mingjian Township, Nantou County, 3 passenger cars were involved in a crash. A total of 7 people suffered minor to serious injuries, and all were taken to hospital】

- Published: 2026-07-28T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 內政部消防署
- Original: https://www.nfa.gov.tw/cht/index.php?code=list&flag=detail&ids=22&article_id=21672
- anchor: #n1745925
- Companies mentioned: 交通部、消防局、南投醫院、竹山秀傳醫院、南基醫院、東華醫院

Facts:
- 3 passenger cars
- 7 people suffered minor to serious injuries
- 14 vehicles, 26 people

## Financial measures for disasters and other events related to the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake (Kumamoto Prefecture)

- Published: 2026-07-29T11:10:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 日本銀行
- Original: https://www.boj.or.jp/about/bcp/fso/fso260729a.pdf
- anchor: #n1745894
- Companies mentioned: 財務省九州財務局、日本銀行熊本支店

## Average contracted lending rates (June)

- Published: 2026-07-29T08:50:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 日本銀行
- Original: https://www.boj.or.jp/statistics/dl/loan/yaku/yaku2606.pdf
- anchor: #n1745895
- Companies mentioned: 日本銀行、みずほ銀行、三菱UFJ銀行、三井住友銀行、りそな銀行、埼玉りそな銀行、整理回収機構、ゆうちょ銀行、全国信用金庫協会

## Call for proposals: Digital Culture Center 116年度 Digital Humanities Research Project

- Published: 2026-07-14T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央研究院
- Original: https://www.sinica.edu.tw/news_content/56/3866
- anchor: #n1692155
- Companies mentioned: 数位文化中心

## BioTReC and DCB join forces for the 2026 NBRP Demo & Pitch Day, showcasing Taiwan’s biomedical innovation

- Published: 2026-07-14T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央研究院
- Original: https://www.sinica.edu.tw/news_content/55/3867
- anchor: #n1590947
- Companies mentioned: BioTReC、DCB、佳揚生技、擴核生醫、中研院應用科學研究中心、睿識智醫、Praesens基金會、史丹佛大學、安進、DCI Partners

Facts:
- Nearly 50 biomedical companies
- 24 biomedical teams with development potential
- New Taiwan dollar 100,000 prize

## Breaking／Fed holds interest rates steady！Division emerges internally：Hawkish officials call for a 1 quarter-point rate hike

- Published: 2026-07-30T03:14:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152679
- anchor: #n1745258
- Companies mentioned: ダラス連邦準備銀行、クリーブランド連邦準備銀行

The U.S. Federal Reserve froze interest rates for the fifth consecutive time, but divisions emerged internally, with the presidents of the Dallas and Cleveland Feds advocating a 1 quarter-point rate hike. The situation in the Middle East has pushed oil prices back up, reviving inflation risks. The significance of the decision lies in uncertainty over the future direction of monetary policy.

## 聯準會沒有升息，股市、黃金迅速衝高！3位鷹派官員投下反對票，2016年來首見

- Published: 2026-07-30T03:07:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152678
- anchor: #n1745259
- Companies mentioned: 聯準會（Fed）

The U.S. Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, with 三 officials dissenting and advocating a rate hike. Markets reacted positively, and stocks and gold rose. The move shows that the internal divide between doves and hawks is widening, affecting the future direction of monetary policy.

## Beware of scams involving 「吉伊卡哇」 clearance sales and gifts offered to make connections

- Published: 2026-07-29T19:26:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心
- Original: https://tfc-taiwan.org.tw/fact-check-reports/chiikawa-merch-buy-sell-giveaway-scams
- anchor: #n1746003
- Companies mentioned: 吉伊卡哇、7-ELEVEN、全家、165反詐騙專線

Facts:
- Report number：4248
- Fact-check report No. 3755
- Fact-check report No. 4240

## The human body can repair DNA damage caused by benzo[a]pyrene; exposure does not mean it cannot be eliminated, but long-term contact carries a cancer risk

- Published: 2026-07-29T18:57:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 台灣事實查核中心
- Original: https://tfc-taiwan.org.tw/fact-check-reports/benzo-a-pyrene-dna-damage-repair-cancer-risk
- anchor: #n1746004
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油品、臺北醫學大學、臺北榮總、臺灣毒物中心、大林慈濟醫院、國際癌症研究機構、台灣毒物學學會、哥倫比亞大學兒童環境健康中心

Facts:
- IQ test scores averaged 四 points lower

## Damage caused by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake and response by fire departments and other agencies (Report 17, R8.7.29)

- Published: 2026-07-28T16:52:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | 消防庁
- Original: https://www.fdma.go.jp/disaster/info/items/20260728kumamotojishin17.pdf
- anchor: #n1745879
- Companies mentioned: 八代広域行政事務組合消防本部、緊急消防援助隊鹿児島県大隊、緊急消防援助隊岡山県大隊、緊急消防援助隊福岡県大隊、緊急消防援助隊佐賀県大隊、緊急消防援助隊大分県大隊

Facts:
- Fires: All 9 reported fires have been extinguished
- Rescue: Of the 55 reported cases, the main incidents still being handled are as follows

## In 114, the total sales of multi-level marketing businesses fell short of the 千億元 threshold

- Published: 2026-07-29T01:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 公平交易委員會
- Original: https://www.ftc.gov.tw/internet/main/doc/docDetail.aspx?uid=126&docid=18475
- anchor: #n1745487
- Companies mentioned: 公平交易委員會、美商高通公司

Facts:
- In 114, the total sales of 333 multi-level marketing businesses were about NT$98.672 billion
- The survey put total sales in 113 at about NT$105.506 billion
- A decrease of NT$6.834 billion
- A decline of 6.48%
- Average business sales were NT$296.31 million
- At the end of 114, there were 3.323 million direct sellers
- After excluding direct sellers who participated in more than 1 multi-level marketing business, the total was 3.315 million
- In 114, 546,000 direct sellers joined
- A total of 405,400 direct sellers withdrew
- At the end of 114, there were 242 female direct sellers.

## “Origami Cranes Made from Verdigris Copper Sheet” - Charity product sales to support victims of the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake

- Published: 2026-07-30T05:39:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000060108.html
- anchor: #n1746058
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ウチノ板金、和國商店、株式会社タニタハウジングウェア、隈研吾建築都市設計事務所、岡庭建設、キノシタショウテン

Facts:
- All proceeds are scheduled to be donated to Kumamoto Prefecture to support areas affected by the earthquake.