【奈良市】Government crowdfunding will run from July 28. Special exhibition marking the 5th anniversary of the sister-city partnership between 奈良市 and サマルカンド市: “Miraculous Murals and Treasures of the Silk Road”
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“Miraculous Murals” depicting the world of the Silk Road 1,300 years ago
30 restaurants selected by food connoisseurs as “Fukui restaurants to visit now” announced. Along with last fiscal year’s 25 restaurants, a total of 55 establishments welcome visitors to Fukui this fall.
【Osaka・四條畷】Local wheat bakery パニスタ holds 1st anniversary appreciation event; customer visits reach 2 times the usual level, with about 230 promotional items given away
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The number of transactions over the 4 days reached 279, about 2 times the usual level
About 230 original merchandise items were given away over the 4 days
・Purchases of ¥1,000 or more … Daily original sticker
・Cumulative purchases of ¥2,500 or more during the campaign … Mugi-chan original fan
・Cumulative purchases of ¥4,000 or more during the campaign … Mugi-chan acrylic keychain
“AI Writing Manual with Prompts” revised to 27 pages and released free of charge｜Incorporates insights from supporting 300 companies and 1,200 students
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Revised to 27 pages
Track record of supporting more than 300 companies
【Renewal Opening Celebration】Korean restaurant 梨泰院（イテウォン）, a 1-minute walk from Mikawa-Anjo Station, holds a “Summer Vacation Drinks at Half Price Fair” for a limited time from August 2 to 13!
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“梨泰院 Signature All-You-Can-Eat Samgyeopsal Course” Price: Adults (junior high school students and older), 2,490 yen (2,739 yen including tax); elementary school students and younger, 990 yen (1,089 yen including tax); infants, free
Event period: Sunday, August 2, 2026 to Thursday, August 13
Time limit: 120 minutes (last order 30 minutes before the end)
Research coverage of KeyHolder, which champions the “corporate group that creates prosperity” and focuses on creating original IP, to begin 8/5｜Next-generation stock research “ENVALITH（エンヴァリス）”
Identify a bird from just 1 feather! The practical feather identification guide “New Feather Handbook,” featuring feathers from about 130 wild bird species, is now on sale to popular acclaim!
3Dmapspocket® expands its general-road point cloud data coverage to 11 prefectures, supporting on-site condition monitoring and analysis for construction, infrastructure management, real estate development and more
Famione Conference 2026, “Updating Work-Life Balance Support for the Future,” for HR, general affairs and health management promotion personnel to be held online for free on Thursday, October 8
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Every year, approximately 300 corporate HR and general affairs staff, corporate health management coordinators, and others apply
2026 July “Talent Recruitment Trends Report” released—explains the latest trends in mid-career hiring in accounting and finance, legal, life sciences and pharmaceuticals, AI, and disability employment
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Established: Feb. 23, 2006
“Nihon Jinzai News,” a specialist magazine for HR directors (founded in 1989)
A consultant from Funai Research Institute Supply Chain Consulting will speak at the August 21, 2026 seminar “Supply Chain Transformation Through AI Demand Forecasting × Automation” (hosted by 株式会社Mujin Japan)
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Date and time: August 21, 2026, 14:00~15:20
Companies mentioned：株式会社船井総研サプライチェーンコンサルティング、株式会社Mujin Japan
Japanese herbal craft cola brand 日々乃コーラ to unveil new “indulgence herbal gummies” category at CAFERES JAPAN 2026, accelerating its push into overseas markets
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The event will be held at Tokyo Big Sight from Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.
Japan’s energy future begins on remote islands. Experts from across the country gather on Miyako Island for “Remote Islands Symposium 2026 (Myāku Conference in Resort)”
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About 200 participants are expected from across Japan
Solar panels and storage batteries installed at a cumulative total of more than 1,000 households in Miyakojima City
More than 40 financial institutions from across Japan gather at Tokyo Station. “BANK Night,” connecting participants with collaboration, loans and investments, opens applications to startups
[Oisix Niigata] First pitch by Koji Kurakami, participant in ABEMA’s “Today, I Fell in Love: Chuncheon Edition,” set for the Aug. 18 (Tue.) game against Chunichi
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Original8月18日（火）18:00試合開始
Making the most of his 181-cm height
Companies mentioned：オイシックス新潟アルビレックス・ベースボール・クラブ、オイシックス株式会社、ABEMA、O1-ZERO ONE TALENT AGENCY、中日ドラゴンズ
Speeda releases “Japan Startup Finance 2026 First Half,” a report on domestic startup fundraising trends, outlining the ecosystem’s latest developments with detailed data and expert interviews
[Free admission] [Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026] “Kita Ward Future Disaster Preparedness Project” launches, bringing parents and children in Kita Ward together to consider “proper self-help”!
Episode 4 airs tonight! Manami Hashimoto joins Yurika Nakamura and Reo Sano, co-stars in “My Husband Asked Me to Have an Affair”! The third affair partner is a handsome older man at a club! Hanae is picked up by Sorimachi (Yuki Kubota) at the club and taken to the VIP area…
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Hanae withdraws 3 million yen from her savings, the going rate for affair compensation
[Over 90% satisfaction] “English Lesson Lab” to hold its 5th session on learning about generative AI and English classes with Harvard’s Professor Koki Uemura; revamped as a lecture format that is easy for everyone to attend
[New Nintendo Switch™ game] “Ben’s Zombie Apocalypse,” an addictive side-scrolling action game where you blast zombies’ heads off with the feel of an arcade game, now available!
[Jointly developed with a tax accountant firm] Free launch of an “Executive Compensation Optimization Simulator” for small and midsize businesses starting July 30
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Capital of 100 million yen or less
Actual company profit before executive compensation deductions: 10 million yen a year
Hunt or be hunted! The asymmetrical 1-versus-4 competitive shooter Predator: Hunting Grounds (Predator: Hunting Grounds) is set for release in Japan as a PS5 packaged edition on Dec. 10, 2026!
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Suggested retail price: 4,950 yen (tax included)
Companies mentioned：Soft Source Pte Ltd、Illfonic、Skybound Games、Funbox Media
Shizuoka Toyota Motor adopts “SOKUYAKUベネフィット” as an employee benefit, providing convenient access to medical care for workers across diverse industries, regardless of their work arrangements
[A summer vacation research project!] “Easy and Fun Experiments at Home! A Science of Weather Experiment Book,” which teaches about the weather through experiments, to be published on Aug. 12, 2026!
Xu Qian-ting’s view：The Invincible Armada Returns—Spain’s Economic Revival Through the Lens of the World Cup
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Spain wins the 2026 World Cup and is also seeing remarkable economic growth. An analysis of the similarities between soccer tactics and economic reforms.
Wu Sihuai’s view：U.S. Military Running Low on Ammunition，Oil Prices Soaring：How Long Can Trump’s Iran War Last？
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Trump administration's attacks on Iran are becoming difficult to sustain amid ammunition shortages and international backlash. The need for diplomatic negotiations is coming to the fore.
Wang Yixiong’s view：Even at a Loss，We Must Leave！A President Cannot Ask Someone Else’s Children to Die on the Battlefield
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In recent years, more Taiwanese volunteer service members have left the military even at the cost of paying penalties for breaking their contracts, posing challenges to the armed forces' efforts to secure personnel.
Li Huaqiu’s view：Reflecting Carefully and Responding Humbly to the Hidden Force Behind the 725 Anti-Toxic Oil Campaign
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The 725 anti-toxic oil march drew about 200,000 people into the streets. Li Huaqiu said it signaled an eruption of public grievances，warning that government indifference could trigger a crisis of trust and that food safety issues must not be ignored.
Lin Jinjia’s view：The Legislative Yuan Should Exercise Its Constitutional Power to Approve Control Yuan Appointments
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Physician Lin Jinjia said the Legislative Yuan should exercise its constitutional power to approve Control Yuan appointments to prevent the institution from having a building but no members，and highlighted nominee Chen Yongxing’s contributions to the public good and nonpartisan spirit.
Wu Dianrong’s column：When Reporters Dare Not Ask Questions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Presidential Office Secretary-General Pan Men-an’s move to stop reporters from pursuing questions sparked controversy，highlighting limits on Taiwanese journalists’ right to press for answers. A chilling effect in the media is growing，freedom of speech is facing a real retreat，and the foundations of democracy are being shaken.
Demon Slayer and Jujutsu Kaisen Both Lose！TOP10 Manga Favorites Among Male University Students Revealed，and the Winner Has It All：Nearly 30 Years of Serialization，a Legendary Classic and a Shared Memory Across Generations
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A survey by Japan LINE Research revealed the top 10 manga that had the greatest influence on men in their 20s. ONE PIECE, which has been serialized for nearly 30 years, topped the list with 11.1% support.
Opinion：After Lai Ching-te，What Should the Republic of China on Taiwan Rebuild？
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The article examines what Taiwan should rebuild after a change in governing party in 2028，emphasizing the importance of restoring trust and institutional credibility.
Hsieh Ming-jui’s view：Reflections on “Youth Housing Loans”，“New Youth Housing Loans” and “Youth Anxiety”
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Taiwan’s government introduced the Youth Housing Loan 3.0 program to help young people and first-time homebuyers lower the barriers to buying a home，but the effectiveness of long-term subsidies has been questioned.
Xu Bingwen’s view：Big Implications From “Oil”！Anti-Toxic Oil Outrage Targets the Heart of the Government：Will Lai Ching-te Face a Rocky Road to Reelection in 2028？
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan’s food-safety crisis has sparked political controversy，the 民进党 government faces a crisis of trust，and the 国民党 has successfully politicized the issue，potentially affecting the 2028 election.
Opinion：The 2026 Six Special Municipalities Shake-Up—Projections for Turnout，Regional Spillover，the Food-Safety Crisis，Party Reorganization and Shifting Public Grievances in the South
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
An analysis of turnout estimates for the 2026 六-city mayoral elections, regional spillover effects, the food safety crisis, realignments within political parties and trends in public discontent in the south, with projections of possible election outcomes
Opinion：AI Is Changing Technology，Not the Restraint of Criminal Law
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Police visited the home of a creator to verify facts about a video using AI to synthesize a politician's voice. The boundaries between freedom of expression and restraint in the application of criminal law are being questioned.
New Taipei City plans to build a fifth Dome，but experts say Taiwan’s market is already saturated and recommend using the budget for projects with stronger essential demand，such as medical centers and AI immersive venues.
An opinion piece calling for the importance of politics guided by the public interest and principles amid the prominence of political maneuvering. It compares today's politicians with those of the past and questions the essence of democracy.
The nuclear safeguards agreement has become a stranglehold clause barring us from trading with other countries：《Taiwan’s Nuclear Bomb》excerpt (7)
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A detailed account of Taiwan's history of developing nuclear weapons and the constraints imposed on its energy policy by a US-led nuclear safeguards agreement. US monitoring and market monopolies form part of the backdrop.
Warsh Takes a Hard Line：The Fed’s 2% Inflation Target Has “No Flexibility”，and Market Interest Rates Have Already Tightened Naturally
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
アメリカ連邦準備制度理事会（Fed） held interest rates steady, and newly appointed Chair Kevin Warsh affirmed his commitment to the 2% inflation target. He emphasized the natural rise in market interest rates and signaled a policy of maintaining flexibility in monetary policy.
Earnings：Qualcomm’s Cautious Forecast Weighs on Shares；Chip Prices to Rise Across the Board Starting in September
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Qualcomm’s third-quarter earnings met expectations，but its fourth-quarter outlook was cautious. Citing rising memory costs，the company announced across-the-board chip price increases starting in September and said it would accelerate expansion in the automotive and AI markets.
Iranian Missiles Strike U.S. Forces in the Middle East；Trump Threatens Forceful Retaliation and Seeks Tariff Revenge
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
US President Donald Trump declared a forceful military and economic retaliation after Iran launched missile attacks on US forces in the Middle East. He is asking Congress to impose Iran-related tariffs, raising international tensions.
Goldman Sachs：AI Trade Crowding Falls to a One-Year Low，Deleveraging Nears Its End and Markets Return to Fundamentals
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
According to the latest Goldman Sachs research, excessive trading positions in AI-related stocks are being unwound rapidly, and market leadership is shifting back toward a focus on fundamentals. This is an important turning point for investment strategies.
Micron Plunges Nearly 10% as SK海力士’s Earnings “Miss” Weigh on Shares
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Shares of US chipmaker Micron plunged 9.9% after SK海力士's financial results fell short of market expectations. Both companies have achieved significant year-over-year profit growth, and the industry's underlying strength remains intact.
New York FX：Dollar Posts Its Biggest One-Day Drop in Four Weeks；Fed Holds Rates Steady
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The dollar posted its biggest intraday decline in 4 weeks after the US Federal Reserve held off on raising interest rates. Tensions in the Middle East also affected currency markets.
More Than $1 Trillion a Year？Tech Giants’ AI Investments Keep Growing，and Bond Markets Are No Longer Buying In
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
As major tech companies expect annual capital expenditures of more than $1 trillion to fund generative AI investments, free cash flow is shrinking and credit risk assessments in the bond market are becoming more severe. This points to the end of the asset-light model.
Trump Threatens to “Hit” Iran；U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Talks Collapse，Oil Prices Surge More Than 7%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
US President Donald Trump vowed to deliver a “heavy blow” in response to Iran's ballistic missile launch. A brief US-Iran ceasefire has collapsed, escalating tensions in the Middle East once again. Oil prices surged more than 7%.
A Guide to the Fed’s Key Decisions：3 Dissenting Votes，Inflation Target Unchanged，No Hesitation to Act if Necessary
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The US Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady, but 3 members dissented in favor of a rate hike. The chair stressed that the Fed would “act as needed” to ensure price stability. Markets are watching for the direction of future policy.
Fed’s Decision to Hold Steady Fails to Ease Inflation Concerns；30-Year Treasury Yield Soars to Its Highest Level Since 2007
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The US Federal Reserve held off on raising interest rates, but 3 members dissented, and inflation concerns pushed the 30-year US Treasury yield to its highest level since 2007. Markets are watching for another rate hike in September.
Earnings：Microsoft’s Q4 Results Top Expectations；Azure Growth Accelerates to 43%，Full-Year Revenue Tops $100 Billion for the First Time
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Microsoft reported results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, with revenue and profit exceeding market expectations on the strength of Azure growth and AI investment. Azure's annual revenue topped $100 billion for the first time, underscoring strong corporate demand for AI.
U.S. Stocks After Hours：Fed Freezes Rates for a Fifth Consecutive Meeting but Hawks Gain Ground；Bond Market Turmoil，Dow Plunges More Than 1100 Points，Philadelphia Semiconductor Index Crashes More Than 5%
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Federal Reserve decided against a rate hike, but 3 policymakers argued for one, fueling market concerns that monetary tightening will continue for longer. Long-term interest rates surged, and stock markets fell sharply.
Taiwan Stocks：Key Pre-Market News：Nearly 3600-Point Plunge in 2 Days Leaves Index Barely Above 40,000；Margin Financing at Listed and OTC Companies Drops 52 Billion in a Day
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Taiwanese stocks fell about 3,600 points in 2 days, barely holding above 40,000 points. Yageo, 聯電 and 台達電 reported strong earnings, while the underlying health of companies remains intact.
Pundit Jim Cramer Blasts SK海力士 as a “Monster”：Market Has Become a Place of Margin Calls and Gambling
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
CNBC's Jim Cramer criticized SK海力士 as a “monster,” saying that market volatility was driven mainly by speculation involving leveraged trades and margin calls, rather than the fundamentals of semiconductor supply and demand.
Energy After Hours：Middle East Airstrikes Resume，U.S. Inventories Hit Their Lowest Since 2018；Oil Surges Nearly 8% Back Above $90
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Tensions in the Middle East flared again, while US crude inventories fell to their lowest level since 2018. Supply concerns sent oil prices soaring, with Brent returning to the $90 range.
First Time Since 2016！Fed Sees 3 Dissenting Votes；JPMorgan：A Key Signal of a Shift Toward Tightening
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
At a US Federal Reserve policy meeting, 3 officials argued for a rate hike, marking the first time since 2016 that there were 3 dissenting votes. The decision sent a tightening signal to financial markets.
Companies mentioned：JPMorgan Asset Management、Bianco Research、KPMG、Wall Street Journal