AI News 180m Report

2026-07-30 18:00–21:00 JST

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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 169 items from 3 sources; Japan, 157 items from 1 source.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Japan | PR TIMES (continued)(157)

サンリオキャラクターズ get a special FREAK'S STORE collaboration, featuring comic-book-style illustrations and playful designs that hide the characters’ faces with cute motifs.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ¥5,995 tax in
  • ¥3,498 tax in
  • ¥4,950 tax in
  • Founded in 1986

Companies mentioned:サンリオキャラクターズ、FREAK'S STORE、HELLO KITTY、シナモロール、HAPIDANBUI

Latest installment in the capsule toy series “THE ARTIST COLLECTION,” featuring artists’ artwork and logos: “浜崎あゆみ,” launching sequentially across 3 projects starting Friday, July 31, 2026!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 3 pin badge projects (33 designs in total)
  • Original1回500円(税込)
  • 3 gashacoco stores
  • Limited to 7 days
  • Purchase 3 eligible items
  • Holographic postcard (3 designs, randomly selected)
  • A complete set of 11 pin designs for 1 winner each, with 3 winners in total

Companies mentioned:株式会社ローソンエンタテインメント、HMV、gashacoco、ガシャポンのデパート、浜崎あゆみ

“Asuka and Fujiwara Palace Sites,” set to be registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, to host “Manyo Fireworks supported by Anker” in Kashihara, Nara Prefecture; 河野純喜 of JO1 appointed official ambassador

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Event commemorating the 70th anniversary of the city
  • Nov. 22, 2026
  • Anker Premium Seat reserved seating area
  • Anker Premium Seat
  • Anker Dynamic Seat
  • Anker Panorama Seat

Companies mentioned:KASHIHARA SKY PALETTE 実行委員会、JO1、株式会社グレートスカイアート、合同会社DMM.com、アンカー・ジャパン株式会社

【J-POP REMAKE】The 2nd installment is “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis,” the theme song from “Neon Genesis Evangelion”! Korean-language cover by Korean Music Awards-winning artist ハンロロ available starting today, Thursday, July 30, at 18:00

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The 23rd Korean Music Awards in 2026
  • A song released by Yoko Takahashi in 1995
  • Now, about 30 years after its release
  • Reached No. 1 on the real-time and daily charts of Korean music streaming site “Bugs”
  • No. 1 on “Melon HOT100 (released within the past 30 days)”
  • Peaked at No. 7 on “Melon TOP100”
  • No. 10 on “Spotify Korea Daily Top Songs”

Companies mentioned:SHGold networks、ハンロロ、テヨン、カンナム、Bugs、Melon、Spotify、株式会社SHGold networks

“INKIGAYO LIVE in TOKYO” announces a special one-night-only collaboration stage by REI (IVE) × 幾田りら!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Tuesday, September 22, 2026 (national holiday)
  • Wednesday, September 23, 2026 (national holiday)
  • Reserved seats: ¥18,000
  • VIP seat upgrade ticket: +¥12,000
  • Reserved seats: ¥33,000
  • VIP seat upgrade ticket: +¥24,000

Companies mentioned:IVE、幾田りら、TOMORROW X TOGETHER、RIIZE、NiziU、KickFlip、CORTIS、IDID、KiiiKiii、Ado、BE:FIRST、&TEAM、INI、Hearts2Hearts、HANA、ALPHA DRIVE ONE、AND2BLE

Rock's Life launches an official media outlet sharing practical insights on “investor acquisition” and “AI search optimization (AEO/GEO),” developed through fundraising support totaling more than ¥14.5 billion

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Fundraising support totaling more than ¥14.5 billion
  • Marketing support for an investor membership base of around 40,000

Companies mentioned:株式会社ロックスライフ

【佐賀バルーナーズ】Announcement: Kyushu Asia GATEWAY CUP to be held

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2025-26 season KBL

Companies mentioned:佐賀バルーナーズ、コヤンソノ スカイガナーズ、アルティーリ千葉、鹿児島レブナイズ

The Yugawara shogi training camp begins! The one who appears before Asukada is his destined rival, Ichiyanagi! Volume 10 of the legendary shogi manga “Laugh, Zeffiro” released as an e-book!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: 799 yen (before tax)
  • 15 volumes in total

Companies mentioned:バーボンコミック、マイナビ出版

“OKINAWA FES Milafete HOKKAIDO” releases the timetables for MATSURI STAGE, CHURA STAGE and YUNTAKU STAGE!!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • September 5, 2026 (Saturday) OPEN 10:00 / START 12:30
  • September 6, 2026 (Sunday) OPEN 10:00 / START 11:40

Companies mentioned:ミラフェート株式会社、株式会社レンタコム北海道、株式会社北海道新聞社、株式会社十勝毎日新聞社、札幌テレビ放送株式会社、株式会社テレビ北海道、北海道テレビ放送株式会社、株式会社ケー・エフ・シーマスディック、株式会社上田商会、ぴあ株式会社、株式会社上田燃料店、イオン北海道株式会社、札幌軽量急送株式会社、株式会社近藤商会、ライトワン株式会社、有限会社寿テント、株式会社岸本組、コマツカスタマーサポート株式会社、興商物流株式会社、コーユーレンティア株式会社、株式会社北洋銀行、大嘉産業株式会社、株式会社ニトリパブリック、パラマウントベッド株式会社、株式会社WOODPRO、株式会社北海道日新、伊藤忠TC建機株式会社、株式会社AIRMAN、アルインコ株式会社、株式会社サンダイヤ、株式会社ホクエイ、株式会社ファイターズ スポーツ&エンターテイメント

Original神戸ハーバーランドumieモザイクにてポケモンカード体験会を実施

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original2026年9月19日(土)〜27日(日)

Companies mentioned:株式会社マルチプル、ポケモンカード

TV anime “The Dahlia in Bloom” reveals the synopsis and scene stills for Episode 6, “The People of Mergen”! Akira Ishida, Inori Minase and Shoya Chiba to appear in Episode 6!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Took 1st place in the Women’s category of This Manga Is Amazing! 2023
  • Ranked in the Manga Taisho for 2 consecutive years, 2023 and 2024
  • Original第55回日本漫画家協会コミック部門で大賞を受賞
  • A harem tale set in 13th-century Mongolia
  • 25 years earlier
  • Every Saturday from July 4, 2026, at 11:30 p.m.
  • Every Sunday from July 5, 2026, at 10:30 p.m.
  • From August 1, 2026 (Sat.), every Saturday at 9 p.m.

Companies mentioned:天幕のジャードゥーガル製作委員会、トマトスープ、秋田書店、サイエンスSARU、宝島社、日本漫画家協会、テレビ朝日、BS朝日、AT-X、CSテレ朝チャンネル1、アニマックス、ABEMA、DMM TV、dアニメストア、FOD、Hulu、J:COM STREAM、Lemino、milplus、Netflix、Prime Video、TELASA、TVer、U-NEXT、WOWOWオンデマンド、アニメ放題、ニコニコ、バンダイチャンネル

【メディキューブ】A new 5-in-1 skincare support facial device, “Booster Glow,” featuring a vibration design with 3 types of frequencies!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: 33,000 yen
  • Qoo10メガポ exclusive: 19,665 yen
  • Qoo10LIVE exclusive: 16,965 yen
  • Original1回約12分を目安に効率よくお手入れいただけます。
  • A proprietary design that switches among these 3 frequencies up to 14,440 times*

Companies mentioned:株式会社APR、medicube、メディキューブ、Qoo10、Qoo10メガポ、Qoo10LIVE

YOURNESS to release “B∞K,” its 2nd full-length album in about 5 years, on Wednesday, September 16, 2026!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • For the first time in about 5 years
  • 13 tracks in total
  • ¥3,000 before tax (¥3,300 including tax)
  • General admission: ¥5,800 (tax included)
  • U-22: ¥4,000 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:YOURNESS、重音テト、Fate/GrandOrder、坂本真綾、常闇トワ、Nornis、安野希世乃、イエスタデイをうたって、嘆きの亡霊は引退したい、被写界深度、YxRE

GeekOut株式会社 to speak at “XR Kaigi Hub Nagoya 2026”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 100 million people gather from around the world every day
  • August 6, 2026

Companies mentioned:GeekOut株式会社、Roblox(ロブロックス)、XR Kaigi

10 more acts announced for the 4th lineup of Hokuriku’s largest idol festival, “Kagayaki Fest 2026”; the official Kagayaki Fest app is now available; limited-quantity advance sales are underway for the “Kagayaki Fest Full Experience Ticket”!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 10 acts in the 4th lineup
  • 2-day pass…¥19,800

Companies mentioned:アンサー株式会社、アンサー・エンタテインメント、Makee、株式会社grabss、株式会社ミュージッククラブ、株式会社CCIエンタベース

“The Art Exhibition After Closing” to be held in Nagoya!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Cumulative attendance: 40,000
  • Weekdays: ¥3,000 (tax included)
  • Weekends and holidays: ¥3,300 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:NOTHING NEW、「視てはいけない絵画展」製作委員会、「視える人には見える展」

Chikana Ando, Natsuki Suizu (NGT48) and Nanako Nishimura appear in elegant kimono; cast visuals unveiled for “Reiwa Rakugo: 二〇二六 Summer Campaign — Niigata Performance”!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026
  • 14:00
  • 18:00

Companies mentioned:株式会社ILLUMINUS、NGT48、i-MEDIA 国際映像メディア専門学校、株式会社DELTA-V、三松、ふりふ

abc株式会社 launches trial service for “THANKS Map,” a location-based service for acts of kindness

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • On July 30, 2026, the trial service for “THANKS Map,” a location-based service that lets users record and share gratitude and consideration in their community on a map, was launched.
  • The new concept “WOWOO Ecosystem” was announced on July 15, 2026.

Companies mentioned:abc株式会社、Wowoo Pte.Ltd.

Pococha launches collaboration project tied to the podcast program “Rain Tree’s Radio Prep School”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Thursday, August 6, 2026
  • Saturday, Oct. 31
  • 16 Rain Tree members
  • More than 7.54 million downloads to date

Companies mentioned:株式会社ディー・エヌ・エー、ニッポン放送、Pococha、Rain Tree

Buyback specialty store “買取大吉” named main sponsor of Mikuru Asakura’s fight shorts

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The YouTube channel has more than 3.5 million subscribers
  • Operates more than 2,000 stores nationwide

Companies mentioned:株式会社エンパワー、買取大吉、RIZIN FIGHTING FEDERATION、京セラドーム大阪

Original『MXグランプリ2026~異端芸人決定戦~』準決勝【Bブロック】代打MCザコシ&審査員のコメント到着!フジモン「MXの夜7時は、他局の深夜3時」今週8月2日(日)19:00~20:00放送

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Among the 244 comedian acts that applied
  • 6 acts have advanced to the semifinals, Block B
  • The prize is ¥1 million

Companies mentioned:TOKYO MX、東京メトロポリタンテレビジョン株式会社、SMA、吉本興業、ホリプロコム、株式会社Qvou、のむシリカ、AKB48、FUJIWARA、野性爆弾、ツートライブ、ウエストランド

Originalラグナガーデンホテル「さふぃスパ沖縄」で夏限定ナイトプールを開催。沖縄の夜を楽しむリゾート体験を提供

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Hours extended until 21:00
  • Non-hotel guests: ¥3,850
  • After 19:30, admission is limited to junior high school students and older

Companies mentioned:ラグナガーデンホテル、株式会社ラグナガーデンホテル、さふぃスパ沖縄、明海グループ株式会社

愛協産業株式会社 and 天然温泉かきつばた have provided all players with “Onsen Bath Passports.”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:愛協産業株式会社、天然温泉かきつばた、三河ベイフットボールクラブ株式会社、FC刈谷

4℃ and Hibiya Kadan to hold the 2nd edition of “Jewelry meets Flower,” a flower-filled in-store event

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Event period: August 1, 2026 (Saturday) to August 9 (Sunday)
  • Currently operating at about 190 locations nationwide.
  • The total number of beneficiaries exceeds 3,800.

Companies mentioned:株式会社エフ・ディ・シィ・プロダクツ、4℃、株式会社日比谷花壇

Original第30回日韓青少年夏季スポーツ交流 日本選手団を大田広域市へ派遣 韓国選手団を三重県で受入

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 218 members of the Japanese delegation
  • 218 members of the Korean delegation
  • Cumulative participants: 10,632

Companies mentioned:公益財団法人日本スポーツ協会、大田広域市、三重県、兵庫県、サッカー男子元日本代表、清武弘嗣選手、バスケットボール男子日本代表、富樫勇樹選手

[6-minute walk from Akabane Station] Pilates studio “YUZU Akabane” set to open this summer!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • YUZU is set to reach 82 locations (company-operated and franchise combined).
  • Personal session: ¥500 (tax included) ※Limited-time offer
  • Original月4プラン 31,200円 (1回当たり7,800円)
  • Original月6プラン 43,200円 (1回あたり7,200円)
  • Original都度払い1回券 8,800円
  • Capital: ¥3 million

Companies mentioned:caname株式会社、ESS株式会社、YUZU

タグ・ホイヤー unveils the “タグ・ホイヤー カレラ クロノグラフ x チーム イクザワ,” featuring racing colors

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Limited to 150 pieces
  • ¥1,380,000 (tax included)
  • Case diameter: 39 mm
  • Water-resistant to 100 m

Companies mentioned:タグ・ホイヤー、チーム イクザワ、バンフォード ウォッチ デパートメント、LVMHウォッチ・ジュエリー ジャパン タグ・ホイヤー

Perfumes inspired by the characters of the TV anime “There’s No Freakin’ Way I’ll Be Your Lover! Unless…” are here!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: ¥4,950 each (tax included)
  • Size: 50 ml

Companies mentioned:フェアリーテイル株式会社、集英社、わたなれ製作委員会

“Hayatabi” expressway pass: Make the most of Toki! Applications open July 24 (Friday) for the “Toki Premium Outlets Shopping Voucher Drive Plan”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Located about 700 m from Toki-Minami-Tajimi IC on the Tokai-Kanjo Expressway
  • A ¥3,000 shopping voucher for Toki Premium Outlets
  • Save ¥200 when you pay ¥2,800
  • An outlet mall with about 180 renowned domestic and international brands
  • Friday, July 24, 2026
  • From July 29, 2026 (Wednesday) through December 25, 2026 (Friday)

Companies mentioned:三菱地所・サイモン株式会社、中日本高速道路株式会社、NEXCO中日本

New “The Idolmaster: Shiny Colors” merchandise coming to “Comic Market 108”! Items including “Support Your Favorite” muffler towels featuring all 28 characters will be sold at the Chugaikogyo booth!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original2026年8月15日(土)〜8月16日(日)開催の「コミックマーケット108」
  • 10:30~17:00
  • 16:00 on the second day only
  • Price: 880 yen (tax included)
  • Price: ¥2,750 (tax included)
  • Original販売価格:1個 770円(税込)
  • 1 set [14 pieces]: ¥10,780 (tax included)
  • Price: ¥3,630 (tax included)
  • Retail price: 2,530 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:中外鉱業株式会社、Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.

[BS Nippon TV] “Drunk Tsukaji’s Casual Standing Soba” — Bringing locally grown soba to more people! A noodle-making machine is introduced to update the menu from handmade soba to standing soba prices! Why Bon Jovi!? A frenzy of shouts at the Bon dance!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A noodle-making machine was introduced in February this year
  • Airing Monday, August 3, from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Companies mentioned:株式会社BS日本、ドランクドラゴン、Snow Man

Online post-event sales now open for the “Sword Art Online” POP UP SHOP at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: ¥2,420 each (tax included)
  • Price: ¥605 (tax included)
  • Set: ¥6,050 (tax included)
  • Price: ¥3,190 (tax included)
  • Price: 3,850 yen (tax included)
  • Price: 4,400 yen each (tax included)
  • Price: 1,100 yen (tax included)
  • Set: ¥8,800 (tax included)
  • Price: ¥880 (tax included)
  • Set: ¥7,920 (tax included)
  • Set: ¥7,040 (tax included)
  • Price: ¥3,520 each (tax included)
  • Price: 1,650 yen each (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社コンテンツシード、THEキャラ、KADOKAWA、SAO-P Project

A collaboration featuring “Nendoroid Celestia Ludenberg” is underway at Nendoroid Face Maker! Reservations are now open for collaboration-exclusive Nendoroid face parts!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 6 collaboration face designs in all
  • 50% OFF coupon
  • A 《50% OFF coupon》 will be awarded to 7 lucky winners
  • More than 3,000 types have been released
  • May 2001

Companies mentioned:株式会社グッドスマイルカンパニー、Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.

The first major summer event, “Midsummer Memories: Lovers’ Sea Escort,” is underway in “Gothic wa Mahou Otome: Sign the Contract Already!”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • We will give away 100 Holy Spirit Stones
  • From after maintenance on Thursday, July 30, 2026, until 23:59 on Sunday, August 30, 2026
  • 5 Maidens, 5 Demons, and Academy Maidens

Companies mentioned:株式会社ケイブ、ケイブ Interactive CO., LTD.

Announcement: エスパルス to hold 2nd new-season launch promotion, the “Partner Tie-Up Campaign”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A “2026/27 Season Poster Card (Poster Card)” will be given to the first 1,500 people
  • A “2026/27 Season Poster Card (Poster Card)” will be given to the first 500 people
  • Limited to 100: “Orange Tart”

Companies mentioned:エスパルス、cosa、田子の月、駿河屋、JR静岡駅ビルパルシェ、静鉄電車

Space Shower Retsuden’s 25th anniversary event set for Dec. 6! Festival “Space Shower Retsuden 25th ANNIVERSARY Shibuya Grand Gathering: A Feast of Shared Tradition” brings past performers together across 5 venues in Shibuya

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 25 acts will perform, from artists who have appeared in previous years to first-time performers.
  • Admission ticket: ¥7,800 (tax included; drink fee extra)

Companies mentioned:株式会社スペースシャワーネットワーク、SPACE SHOWER TV、DISK GARAGE

The key to breaking the curse is marriage to a contrary duke!? A love fantasy woven by two opposites, “The Contrary Duke Is Courting the Cursed Maiden 1,” goes on sale July 31! Details announced for a bookstore fair where shoppers can receive an original manga card and for store-exclusive bonuses!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • List price: 792 yen (720 yen before tax + 10% tax)
  • July 31, 2026

Companies mentioned:マイクロマガジン社、コミックライドivy、ゲーマーズ、メロンブックス、駿河屋、うさぎや、こみらの!、ブックエース、三省堂書店池袋本店、NICリテールズ、LINEマンガ、ebookjapan

The skill she received is “agriculture,” unfit for a noblewoman!? She doesn’t want to be banished, but she wants to farm! “The Marquis’s Daughter Agri Cartia Secretly Enjoys Farming with Her Gifted Cheat Skill THE COMIC 1” goes on sale July 31!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • List price: 792 yen
  • Release date: July 31, 2026

Companies mentioned:マイクロマガジン社、GCノベルズ、コミックライド、ライコミ、ゲーマーズ、メロンブックス、こみらの!、WonderGOO、ブックエース、NICリテールズ、COMIC ZIN、DMM、Kindle

【U-NEXT】New streaming lineup for August 2026 announced! The sports romance drama “Heated Rivalry,” which captivated the world, will be available exclusively with unlimited viewing.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Rental: 1,200 yen (tax included)
  • Viewing fee: ¥3,915 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:U-NEXT、Heated Rivalry Productions 1 (Ontario) Inc.、Productions Heated Rivalry 1 (Québec) Inc.、BANA_ANA Film Partners、KT StudioGenie Co.,Ltd、SDR

To celebrate the release of the 15th-anniversary single “Yes! Tokyo”! Sing EBiDAN(恵比寿学園男子部) songs at JOYSOUND karaoke for a chance to win original standby images and maracas!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 15th-anniversary single
  • Kicks off the day after tomorrow, Saturday, August 1
  • September 30, 2026 (Wed), 23:59
  • 15 people will win an original EBiDAN×JOYSOUND maraca set (2 maracas).

Companies mentioned:JOYSOUND、EBiDAN(恵比寿学園男子部)、USEN&U-NEXT GROUP、株式会社エクシング、スターダストプロモーション、みるハコ

To celebrate the release of the full album “A,” a listening party featuring a live appearance by Soichiro Yamauchi will be held on the AWA Lounge!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 180 million songs available for streaming
  • Approximately 17 million playlists created by celebrities and users
  • 980 yen per month (tax included)
  • 1,080 yen (tax included)
  • 480 yen per month (tax included)
  • 270 yen per month (tax included)
  • Service launched in May 2015
  • Date established: Dec. 1, 2014

Companies mentioned:AWA株式会社、フジファブリック、株式会社サイバーエージェント、エイベックス・エンタテインメント株式会社

Kota Nakayama encounters something strange at Thailand’s most terrifying haunted spot: “The goosebumps all over my body wouldn’t stop.” He also comes face to face with a mysterious baby doll at a cursed-object market; after the terrifying experience, Soshina says, “This is the most brutal thing to happen in the history of doping”|“Doping Talking 2”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • When a story is deemed “too funny,” 1 million yen is awarded
  • Caused more than 60 vehicles and over 90 casualties
  • “ABEMA Premium,” priced at 1,180 yen per month (tax included)
  • “ABEMA Premium with Ads,” priced at 680 yen per month (tax included)

Companies mentioned:ABEMA、霜降り明星、パンプキンポテトフライ、街裏ぴんく

Original楳図かずお生誕90周年記念!「ヴィレッジヴァンギャアード」限定コラボグッズが8月7日(金)より全国72店舗にて一斉発売!7月30日(木)18時よりEC先行受注スタート

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 72 participating ヴィレッジヴァンガード stores nationwide
  • T-shirt, Orochi (sizes: M and L) 3,850 yen (tax included)
  • Tote bag, Orochi 3,300 yen (tax included)
  • Cotton multipurpose pouch, Makoto-chan group design 1,980 yen (tax included)
  • Button badge, single item, 9 designs available at random 770 yen (tax included)
  • Button badge set, all 9 designs 6,930 yen (tax included)
  • Originalアクリルスタンド付キーホルダー 楳図かずお全身 880円(税込)
  • Sticker set, first edition 1,430 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned:株式会社ヴィレッジヴァンガードコーポレーション、ヴィレッジヴァンガード、楳図かずお

【秀 × ヴィレッジヴァンガード】Limited-edition collaboration goods announced!!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Acrylic keychains, 3 designs, 1,600 yen each (tax included)
  • Stickers, 3 designs, 660 yen each (tax included)
  • T-shirts, 3 designs (sizes M/L/XL), 7,000 yen each (tax included)
  • Glass mug, 1 design, 2,800 yen (tax included)
  • Die-cut cushion, 1 design, 7,400 yen (tax included)
  • POP-style acrylic badges, 3 designs, 1,500 yen each (tax included)
  • Acrylic dioramas, 3 designs, 4,700 yen each (tax included)
  • Long towel, 1 design, 2,500 yen (tax included)
  • Umbrella charms, 3 designs, 990 yen each (tax included)

Companies mentioned:秀、ヴィレッジヴァンガード、株式会社ヴィレッジヴァンガードコーポレーション

The scenario event “Hot stuff! Hadmacers! — Heavenly Realm Resort Project” is now underway in “クレイヴ・サーガ 神絆の導師”! The second campaign in the 3.5th-anniversary eve festivities is also here!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Starting Wednesday, July 29
  • Through 12:59 on Wednesday, August 12
  • Game launch date: Thursday, February 16, 2023

Companies mentioned:合同会社EXNOA、DMM GAMES

DMM GAMES and f4samurai add Main Story Part 5, Chapter 11 to “Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion Lost Stories”! A generous campaign offering training materials and Sakuradite is also underway!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Campaign period: After maintenance on Thursday, July 30, 2026
  • Through 23:59 on Sunday, August 9, 2026
  • Through 14:59 on Thursday, August 6, 2026
  • Through 23:59 on Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Companies mentioned:DMM GAMES、f4samurai、合同会社EXNOA、株式会社f4samurai、CLAMP、SUNRISE、PROJECT GEASS、Google LLC

Due to popular demand, the 10% points-back campaign celebrating the release of the DMM GAMES version of “SD Gundam G Generation Eternal” has been extended through Monday, August 10!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 10% points back
  • Monday, August 10, 2026, 23:59
  • Maximum reward: 10,000 DMM points

Companies mentioned:合同会社EXNOA、DMM GAMES、株式会社バンダイナムコエンターテインメント、サンライズ、MBS

“Chobitto Zero Rise,” a new voice-drama series from the cross-media project “ZERO RISE,” is launching!!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The members are 黒昏 円—known as Madoka, 天盾 鋼—known as Date, and 真鈴堂司咲—known as Merlin: 三 members in all.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ブシロード、ZERO RISE、UNFIXXX、B's-LOG、ゼロライズ RADIO

Achieved a disability employment rate of 3.16% (as of June 1, 2026).

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The group employs 154 people with disabilities.
  • The retention rate after 1 year of employment is 95.7%.

Companies mentioned:株式会社オープンハウスグループ、オープンハウス・オペレーションズ

Fashion-focused flea-market app “ARCHIVESTOCK” launches its Android app.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Starting July 30, 2026
  • More than 120 applicant companies
  • 11 finalist companies
  • No sales commission for 60 days
  • 2,000-yen cashback coupon
  • Up to 600,000 yen
  • Cashback coupon worth 1,500 yen

Companies mentioned:株式会社ARCHIVESTOCK、Kering、CIC Institute

BONAVENTURA unveils the “Oasi Canvas Collection,” inviting you on an elegant journey.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Canvas tote bag L Price: ¥121,000 (tax included)
  • Canvas tote bag S Price: ¥99,000 (tax included)
  • Mina canvas bucket bag Price: ¥110,000 (tax included)

Companies mentioned:BONAVENTURA、イタリア・トスカーナ州の名門テキスタイルメーカー

Originalマルラオイルのヴァーチェが8月5日(水)~11日(火・祝)にジェイアール京都伊勢丹にてPOP UP SHOPを出店

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: ¥4,620 (tax included)
  • Net volume: 50 mL
  • Cumulative sales of 1.4 million bottles
  • More than 3,200 reviews on the official online store

Companies mentioned:株式会社ヴァーチェ、ジェイアール京都伊勢丹

“Machi Mise 亀戸,” a hyperlocal gourmet platform using AI search optimization for independent businesses, launches its full-scale hub site.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Google Maps views surpass 6.51 million in total.
  • 980 yen per month / limited to 20 companies
  • Phase 3 will cover 30-50 stores across Koto Ward.

Companies mentioned:合同会社56project、EEAT Engine、Exo-Local Page、GEOスコープ、Machi Mise 亀戸

Original【埼玉県戸田市】令和8年熊本地震災害義援金の受付開始および戸田公園駅での募金活動について

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Donation boxes have been set up at 6 locations in the city.
  • About 1 hour

Companies mentioned:埼玉県戸田市、日本赤十字社埼玉県支部

【Joint press preview for media!】From Kyoto to the world. New works by 3 boundary-pushing artists produced by ロームシアター京都 will premiere this fall! (Nagara Wada, Yuya Nishida, Masato Nomura)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Date and time: Wednesday, August 26, 16:40– / Registration: 16:30–
  • October 9, 19:00
  • October 10, 13:00 / 18:00
  • October 11, 13:00 / 18:00

Companies mentioned:ロームシアター京都、公益財団法人京都市音楽芸術文化振興財団、劇団不労社、KAIKA、西陽〈ニシビ〉、レトロニム、したため、UrBANGUILD、dot architects、やんツー、KYOTO EXPERIMENT、セゾン文化財団、市原佐都子/Q、ダムタイプ、松田正隆、ジゼル・ヴィエンヌ、エティエンヌ・ビドー=レイ、木ノ下歌舞伎

Survey of 188 people with experience in demolition work! “Celebrity You’d Want to Hire for Demolition Work” ranking: 1st place goes to なかやまきんに君

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 1st place: “なかやまきんに君” (64 people)
  • 2nd place: “鈴木亮平” (53 people)
  • No. 3: “城島茂” (48 people)
  • “92%” of respondents said they felt burdened.
  • “Disposing of furniture (wardrobes, beds, cupboards, etc.) was difficult” (102 people)
  • “The cost of removing unwanted items and belongings left behind was high” (89 people)
  • “Sorting the garbage was time-consuming” (81 people)
  • “96.9%” said they would like to arrange demolition work and the removal of unwanted items and belongings left behind as a single service.

Companies mentioned:株式会社ペガサス、なかやまきんに君、鈴木亮平、城島茂、ケイン・コスギ、魔裟斗、武井壮、春日俊彰(オードリー)、佐々木健介、岡田准一

Original【参加者募集中】「日本一働きやすい市役所」を目指した舞鶴市のDX改革~自治体業務を変革するAIとクラウド活用~

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • On March 27, 2026 (Friday)
  • Original14時00分~15時30分
  • Original2026年3月25日(水)13時00分

Companies mentioned:イシン株式会社、舞鶴市、A10ネットワークス株式会社、グーグル・クラウド・ジャパン合同会社

Taiwan | 中央社 CNA(88)

Japanese team completes backfilling after test excavation in Hengchun finds no remains of Japanese soldiers from World War II

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Remains excavation lasted about 2 weeks
  • 2 sections measuring 2 meters by 2 meters
  • Remains of victims aboard transport ships including the Tamatsu Maru in 1944

Companies mentioned:日本戰歿者遺骨收集推進協會、核三廠、墾丁國家公園管理處

金管會 to bring 12 leasing companies under regulation in Phase 3, effective 9/15

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Phase 3 will bring 12 leasing companies, including 中泰租賃 and 台灣歐力士, under regulation
  • A total of 38 companies will be brought under regulation across 3 phases
  • A total of 163 complaints related to leasing companies
  • 9 cases proceeded to mediation

Companies mentioned:中泰租賃、台灣歐力士、遠銀國際租賃、台灣賓士資融、萬泰租賃、遠信國際資融、遠信國際租賃、匯豐汽車、匯豐協新租賃、斯堪尼亞資融、長鴻國際企業、台灣芙蓉總合租賃、中租、裕融、和潤、日盛台駿、台新大安租賃、中信資融、金管會、租賃公會、金融消費評議中心

Philippine forces take part in a series of overseas military exercises to strengthen defense resilience

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Began on July 14 this year

Companies mentioned:フィリピン軍、オーストラリア、アメリカ、新加坡、メキシコ、秘魯海軍、美軍

高中體總 partners with Videoland as student sports league broadcasts enter a new phase

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • For the next 4 consecutive academic years

Companies mentioned:高中體總、緯來電視網、緯來體育家族、緯來電視網APP

Combining charity and AI, 高雄社會局 gift boxes for the Mid-Autumn Festival share stories of artisans with disabilities

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 23 organizations for people with disabilities

Companies mentioned:高雄社會局、中華職棒台鋼雄鷹隊

As China-Japan ties worsen, Japanese journalists face strict police oversight while reporting in China

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The Regulations on the Reporting Activities of Foreign News Agencies and Foreign Journalists in China, implemented in 2008

Companies mentioned:中央社

Han Kuo-yu meets foreign guests to discuss regional peace, puts forward the idea that those who help themselves will be helped by others

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned:印太安全研究所

Vice president meets Randall Schriver, hopes international friends will continue to support Taiwan and strengthen its self-defense

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The quarterly meetings of the All-Out Defense Resilience Committee

Companies mentioned:印太安全研究所

Eurozone Q2 growth exceeds expectations, boosted by AI investment and improving consumer confidence

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Eurozone economy expands 0.4% in Q2 from the previous quarter
  • Above the 0.2% growth forecast by analysts polled by Reuters
  • Eurozone economy grew 1% year over year last quarter
  • Better than the market's forecast of 0.5% growth
  • U.S. economic growth this year estimated to exceed 2%
  • Unemployment rate held steady at 6.3% in June
  • Germany, France and Italy each posted 0.2% economic growth last quarter

Companies mentioned:歐盟統計局、德國商業銀行、歐洲中央銀行

Lithuania uncovers 2 border tunnels suspected of being used by illegal migrants to enter from Belarus

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • This is the second time in one week that Lithuania has found a similar facility
  • Original約20名外籍人士隨即逃回白俄羅斯境內
  • An unfinished tunnel about 11 meters long was discovered
  • About 1.5 meters underground
  • A tunnel about 1 meter in diameter

Companies mentioned:立陶宛國家邊防局、立陶宛國家廣播電視台(LRT)、白俄羅斯

Original倒閣解散國會若成真 盧秀燕:女媧補天決心辦好選務

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Ballots and voters account for more than 1/10 of the national total
  • A new election would have to be held in nearly 60 days

Companies mentioned:台中市、台北市、中華民國、中央社、中選會、台中市議會、台中市選舉委員會、台中市府

台電 takes over installation of offshore wind farm Phase 2 turbines, aims to complete grid connection by the end of this year

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 31 underwater foundations
  • 3 export cables
  • 34 array cables
  • Original整體工程進度已超過9成
  • 30 turbines remain to be installed

Companies mentioned:台電、森崴能源、富崴能源、Vestas

Court rulings on involuntary psychiatric hospitalization to take effect 8/1, with experts participating in hearings

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Applications for involuntary hospitalization of people with severe mental illness will be reviewed and decided by the court starting August 1 this year
  • Chuang Jen-hsiang said at a joint press conference held today by the 司法院 and the Ministry of Health and Welfare that this is the most significant amendment to the Mental Health Act in 15 years
  • Chuang Jen-hsiang said the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the 司法院 have worked closely to implement the new system and have held 21 consultation meetings
  • When designated medical institutions file an application with the court within 7 days
  • Rulings are expected to be completed within 14 to 30 days in the future

Companies mentioned:衛生福利部、司法院、中央社

Original內政部3大理由聲請解散統促黨 8月初函送憲法法庭

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 7 of the 8 commissioners voted in favor
  • A total of 98 cases were uncovered
  • A total of 98 cases involving 141 people were uncovered
  • 32 core 統促黨 members implicated in cases
  • 10 people were repeat offenders
  • 109 regular party members implicated in cases

Companies mentioned:統促黨、中共、內政部、憲法法庭、政黨審議會、中央社

Original苗縣台1線轎車撞斷電桿翻覆 7旬女駕駛重傷

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 77-year-old woman surnamed Chou
  • 3:26 p.m.
  • Southbound section of Provincial Highway 1 at kilometer 105

Companies mentioned:苗栗縣消防局、台電、為恭醫院

歐盟 launches AI gigafactory plan, investment could reach 1.12 trillion

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Overall investment is expected to reach 30 billion euros
  • Receives up to 10 billion euros in funding support from 歐盟 and member states
  • Will spur at least 20 billion euros in private investment across 歐盟

Companies mentioned:歐盟、歐盟執委會、范德賴恩

Has the number of Chinese military aircraft near Taiwan halved because U.S.-China ties improved? 中國國防部 stays tight-lipped

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The number of Chinese military aircraft detected near Taiwan fell by more than half from the same period last year, to 1334
  • The lowest level in 3 years

Companies mentioned:中國國防部、南華早報

自衛隊 deployment to Kumamoto disaster zone increased to 5100, support ship to provide bathing and lodging

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

After a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture, 防衛省 deployed 5100 自衛隊 personnel for disaster relief and sent a large support ship to provide shelter services.

Facts

  • Can accommodate about 700 people
  • 4 vessels of the 海上自衛隊

Companies mentioned:自衛隊、防衛省、海上自衛隊

Taiwan Stock Exchange strengthens cybersecurity resilience, partners with Chunghwa Telecom to build backup information center

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The project is expected to be completed in 2029

Companies mentioned:台湾证券交易所、中华电信

Original台北羽球賽首局贏球兒子仍哭 王齊麟:提醒該更好

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original王齊麟與邱相榤在台北羽球公開賽16強戰勝日本隊,晉級8強。王齊麟賽後笑談兒子哭聲激勵。

Facts

  • Original世界排名第14名的王齊麟、邱相榤
  • 21-13
  • 24-22
  • His son even cried 2 times after the first game

Companies mentioned:王齊麟、邱相榤、綠川大輝、中静悠斗

致茂 expects strong growth in the second half; 鴻勁 earns NT$10.1 billion in the first 6 months

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Net profit attributable to the parent company of NT$10.101 billion
  • Earnings per share of NT$56.14
  • 致茂 reports second-quarter revenue of NT$13.5 billion
  • Up 14% quarter on quarter
  • Up 110% year over year
  • Net profit attributable to the parent company of NT$5.123 billion
  • Up 32% quarter over quarter
  • Up 162% year over year
  • Earnings per share of NT$12.15
  • 致茂 reports cumulative first-half revenue of NT$25.4 billion
  • Up 91% year on year
  • Net profit attributable to the parent company of NT$8.987 billion
  • Up 120% year over year
  • Earnings per share of NT$21.27
  • 鴻勁 reports second-quarter revenue of NT$13.794 billion
  • Up 28.61% quarter over quarter

Companies mentioned:致茂、鴻勁

瑞儀 earns NT$0.52 per share in Q2, with AI PCs adding growth momentum

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

瑞儀 earned NT$0.52 per share in Q2, benefiting from AI PCs and a transformation in its automotive business, and also announced a share buyback plan.

Facts

  • Second-quarter consolidated revenue of NT$11.08 billion
  • Down 8% quarter over quarter
  • Gross margin of 21.4%
  • Second-quarter net profit after tax of NT$240 million
  • Earnings per share (EPS) of NT$0.52
  • Recognize related expenses of NT$400 million in accordance with the agreement
  • Plans to buy back 10,000 lots of company shares on the centralized stock market

Companies mentioned:瑞儀光電、Mercedes-Benz、BMW、Audi、輝達(NVIDIA)

Original盛群:下半年營運可望優於上半年 全面漲價1至2成

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Current order visibility extends to 6 months
  • Original漲幅約1至2成
  • Quarterly revenue climbed to NT$983 million
  • Up 19% quarter over quarter
  • Gross margin of 45%
  • Net profit attributable to the parent company of NT$148 million
  • Up 116% quarter over quarter
  • Earnings per share of NT$0.64
  • Revenue for the first half totaled NT$1.809 billion
  • Up 12% year on year
  • Gross margin of 42%
  • Up 4 percentage points from the same period last year
  • Net profit attributable to the parent company of NT$216 million
  • Up 92% year over year
  • Earnings per share of NT$0.94

Companies mentioned:盛群

外交部 sets up Kumamoto earthquake relief fund, accepting public donations from Aug. 1

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, on the 28th. 中華民國外交部 announced it would set up a dedicated fund to support relief efforts, with fundraising running from Aug. 1 to 31.

Facts

  • Each will donate NT$200,000 in a personal capacity
  • From Aug. 1, 2026, through Aug. 31
  • A powerful magnitude-7.1 earthquake struck the Kumamoto region of Japan on the afternoon of the 28th

Companies mentioned:外交部、財團法人國際合作發展基金會、兆豐銀行

Strong dollar and high raw-material prices prompt 華新 to raise August prices for 316-series stainless steel

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Prices for 316-series products to rise by NT$2,000 per metric ton
  • Indonesian government sets this year's nickel ore mining quota at 260 million tons
  • Down 30% from last year

Companies mentioned:華新麗華

More than 50 公視 producers sign petition urging the Legislative Yuan not to freeze or cut budgets and to protect public media

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 50 producers
  • More than NT$1 billion
  • Year 115

Companies mentioned:公視、小公視、公視台語台、中央社

彰銀 wins approval to open Phoenix representative office to tap U.S. business opportunities

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 11 domestic banks have established offices in the United States
  • They have a total of 25 branches in the United States
  • There is 1 representative office in Arizona

Companies mentioned:彰化銀行、台銀、土銀、合庫銀、一銀、華銀、兆豐銀、台企銀、永豐銀、玉山銀、中信銀

南亞科 reports massive settlement default totaling NT$47.68 million

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Total default amount was about NT$47.68 million
  • Taiwan stocks fell 2,030.83 points, or 4.65%
  • 南亞科 shares hit the limit-down price of NT$392.5
  • Securities firms reported that investor defaults on purchases and sales totaled about NT$192 million today

Companies mentioned:南亞科、中國信託、富邦高雄、國泰高雄、口袋、國泰新莊、國泰敦二、永豐金、聯邦三重、台新信義、富邦經紀、國泰台中、國泰敦南、旺宏、佳必琪、新日興、欣興、華通、國巨、友達、禾伸堂

Ministry approves NT$73.9 billion in overseas Chinese and foreign investment; funds added to Greater Changhua Northwest and Hai Long wind farms

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2 overseas Chinese and foreign investment cases, totaling about NT$73.95 billion
  • Denmark's ORSTED WIND POWER TW HOLDING A/S will invest NT$40 billion in 沃旭西北大彰化控股股份有限公司 through a loan
  • The Netherlands' MIT HAI LONG WIND POWER B.V. will inject foreign currency equivalent to NT$33.95 billion into 玉山能源股份有限公司
  • 保瑞藥業 will inject US$122.5 million into its U.S. subsidiary
  • 智邦科技 won approval for 2 capital-increase cases, including a US$91.76 million injection into its Singapore subsidiary
  • And a US$80 million injection into its Vietnam subsidiary
  • 光寶科技 will inject US$110 million into its Vietnam subsidiary
  • 神雲科技 will inject US$200 million into its U.S. subsidiary
  • 日月光半導體製造 will inject US$120 million into its Malaysian subsidiary

Companies mentioned:沃旭西北大彰化控股公司、大彰化西北離岸風力發電股份有限公司、玉山能源股份有限公司、海龍二號及海龍三號風電股份有限公司、保瑞藥業、MacroGenics、智邦科技、光寶科技、神雲科技、日月光半導體製造、ASE Semiconductor(Penang)、Analog Devices、樺漢科技、Kontron AG、合作金庫銀行、鴻勁精密

Foreign fund outflows clash with exporters' dollar selling; Taiwan dollar again falls below 32.5 intraday

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The New Taiwan dollar fell below 32.5 yuan amid foreign capital outflows, hitting its lowest level in about 1 year and 3 months. Dollar sales by exporters limited the decline, but Taiwan stocks also fell below the 40,000-point mark.

Facts

  • It again broke below the key 32.5 level intraday
  • Closed at 32.454
  • Depreciated by 8.8 cents
  • Trading volume in the Taipei and Yuanta foreign exchange markets reached US$3.193 billion
  • Tumbled 3,595.01 points over the previous 2 trading days
  • The gap between the high and low exceeded 1,700 points
  • Down 105.88 points
  • Closed at 39,933.3 points
  • The Taiwan dollar opened at 32.38 against the U.S. dollar today
  • Touched a low of 32.518
  • Depreciated by more than 1.5 jiao
  • The Taiwan dollar is forecast to fluctuate between 31.9 and 32.6

Companies mentioned:美國聯準會

Helping Kumamoto through a difficult time, Kaohsiung City Government begins accepting earthquake relief donations today

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Facts

  • 高雄市政府 will donate 15 million yen
  • 15 million yen (about NT$3 million)
  • 500,000 yen (about NT$100,000)

Companies mentioned:高雄市政府、高雄銀行、熊本縣、熊本市

永豐餘生技: Camellia oil exceeds benzo[a]pyrene limits; product already discontinued, full refunds offered

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Benzo[a]pyrene detected at 2.9μg/kg
  • Above the 2.0μg/kg limit

Companies mentioned:永豐餘生技、威加國際股份有限公司

Kinmen joint inspection finds that the distribution of recalled problematic oil products complied with relevant regulations

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A total of 391 inspections have been conducted at markets, supermarkets, night markets, food-service businesses, food manufacturers and food retailers
  • A cumulative 3,546.59 kilograms of affected oil products have been removed from sale and recalled
  • A further 89.77 kilograms of food made with affected ingredients has also been recalled
  • A total of 3,636.36 kilograms have been removed from sale and recalled

Companies mentioned:中聯油品、金門縣衛生局、福建省調查處

Misinformation floods social media after powerful Kumamoto quake; AI disaster videos and fake pleas for help spread widely

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A magnitude 7.1 earthquake
  • More than 300,000 views
  • Tens of thousands of views accumulated

Companies mentioned:日本放送協會(NHK)、X、YouTube、Threads、熊本永旺夢樂城

Given 1 year to assess feasibility of euthanasia; Shih Chung-liang says referendum decision is too simplistic

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 衛福部 will present an assessment of the feasibility of euthanasia within 1 year
  • A response on this version is expected within 3 months

Companies mentioned:民進黨、民眾黨、中央社

Drone budget questioned; economics minister says integrating existing plans dating from 112年 is lawful

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 行政院 last year established a 6-year, NT$44.2 billion “Integrated Plan for the Development of the Unmanned Vehicle Industry”
  • Aims to drive output value above NT$40 billion by 2030

Companies mentioned:行政院、經濟部

林宜敬: AI computing center BOO project investment estimated to exceed NT$100 billion within 1 or 2 years

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The National Development Fund has earmarked NT$10 billion

Companies mentioned:AI WAVE SHOW 2026、国家发展基金

Original新北三峽男涉持榔頭砸車 警追查拘提送辦

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • At around 11 a.m. on the 29th

Companies mentioned:新北市三峽警分局、新北地檢署

格蘭富 wins 2 awards at inaugural Miao-Jin Awards; Miaoli County Government visits for exchange

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Miaoli County held its first Miao-Jin Awards, with 格蘭富's Taiwan branch taking first place in the large-enterprise category and a special contribution award for gender equality. County Magistrate Chung Tung-chin visited the facility to promote its ESG best practices.

Facts

  • Miaoli County held the inaugural “Miaoli County Industrial Excellence Awards (Miao-Jin Awards).”
  • Swiss company 格蘭富股份有限公司台灣分公司 won first place in the large-enterprise category and a special contribution award for gender equality.
  • 格蘭富 has set a goal of electrifying 100% of its global official vehicles by 2030.

Companies mentioned:格蘭富股份有限公司台灣分公司

Armed militants attack 1 checkpoint in northern Pakistan, killing 9 police officers

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 9 police officers were killed
  • 15 gunmen were killed in clashes
  • Another 26 people were injured
  • Injuring another 10 or so people
  • 12 militants were killed
  • A total of 15 people, including military police and civil servants, were killed

Companies mentioned:巴基斯坦塔利班運動、Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan、TTP

Stomach bloating for six months led to a stomach cancer diagnosis; doctor warns of H. pylori transmission through shared food

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A 68-year-old patient in Taichung sought medical attention for stomach bloating and was diagnosed with stage 3 stomach cancer. Kuang Tien General Hospital treated the patient with robotic surgery. A doctor urged people to be aware of the risk of H. pylori transmission through shared food.

Companies mentioned:光田綜合醫院

Immersive Buddhist art exhibition in Kaohsiung uses 3D and AI technology to recreate classics

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • An immersive exhibition space spanning 700 ping
  • 8 themed sections

Companies mentioned:慈濟基金會、哈佛大學

Employment Access Program helps more than 1.5萬 unemployed people find work again

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 1.5萬 people found jobs
  • A monthly subsidy of NT$6,000 per person
  • Up to 6 months
  • A monthly subsidy of NT$12,000 per person
  • Up to 3 months
  • Up to NT$1.8 million
  • 21,000 laid-off manufacturing workers registered for job searches
  • 15,726 people helped into employment
  • Employment rate of about 73%
  • 129 people enrolled in workplace training
  • 43 people have received payments
  • A total of NT$1,188,800 has been paid
  • 2,659 people hired under the hiring subsidy program
  • 216 people have received payments
  • A total of NT$2,604,000 has been paid
  • Job redesign has already

Companies mentioned:勞動部、中央社

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