2026-07-31 18:00–21:00 JST

[Ticket Information] General ticket sales for the F League Cup 2026 begin Friday, July 31! [メットライフ生命Ｆリーグカップ2026]

Published 2026-07-31 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Original大会日程：2026年8月28日（金）～30日（日）

Companies mentioned：メットライフ生命保険株式会社、アビームコンサルティング株式会社、株式会社ミカサ、株式会社アスレタ、V・ファーレン長崎、長崎ヴェルカ、名古屋オーシャンズ、しながわシティ、ペスカドーラ町田、バルドラール浦安、立川アスレティックFC、フウガドールすみだ

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Live demonstration of fully automated flight with the DJI Dock 3. A seminar on remote drone operations to streamline patrol work at construction sites, municipalities and factories will be held Wednesday, August 26, in Motegi, Tochigi

Published 2026-07-31 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Capacity: 18 people
• Remote operation 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• More than 1,950 seminars and events
• More than 21,000 participants in total

Companies mentioned：DJI、株式会社セキド、株式会社NSi真岡

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There are memories that suddenly return every summer. “Orangette,” an adult summer anthem by R&B singer Linus, will be released on July 31.

Published 2026-07-31 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Friday, July 31, 2026

Companies mentioned：Linus、RYUJA、JAY'ED、宏実、久保田利伸、USHER、Justin Timberlake、株式会社STARBASE

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Original鈴木真海子、ニューシングル「Parmesan」配信中。T-Razorと初タッグを組んだ最新作。

Published 2026-07-31 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Released digitally on Wednesday, July 29

Companies mentioned：鈴木真海子、T-Razor、ryo takahashi、オオクボリュウ、大塚製薬、ポカリスエット、花王、melt、Pistachio Studio、STUTS、TOSHIKI HAYASHI、yonawo、PAS TASTA

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Smartphone game Browser Sangokushi Ten: New officer [Seaside Attire] Oetsu makes her debut!

Published 2026-07-31 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Friday, July 31, 2026
• Until Friday, August 28, 2026, 4:59
• Until Friday, August 7, 2026, 4:59
• Until Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 23:59
• Amazon gift card worth 500 yen
• 200 winners in total
• 4,000 bonus gems
• Oct. 22, 2025

Companies mentioned：株式会社マーベラス、Amazon

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“THE RIBBON HERO POP UP SHOP -Opening Act-” opens Saturday, August 8!

Published 2026-07-31 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• For every ¥3,300 (tax included) spent on merchandise

Companies mentioned：株式会社ハピネット、株式会社ハピネット・メディアマーケティング、Netflix、ツインエンジン

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Original『秘密のママ園』特別編を8月2日（日）・9日（日）2週連続配信決定！全員10代の日本人ボーイズグループ・VIBYとの初共演にスタジオMCの滝沢眞規子らママたちの母性が爆発！？「この間だよ、産まれたの」

Published 2026-07-31 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• 9 p.m. on Sunday, August 2, 2026
• 9 p.m. on Sunday, August 9, 2026
• IO, the oldest at 19
• KOTARO, the youngest at 15
• “ABEMA Premium,” 1,180 yen per month (tax included)
• “ABEMA Premium with Ads,” 680 yen per month (tax included)

Companies mentioned：AbemaTV、VIBY、Rii.MJ

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COWCOW announces nationwide solo live tour! Advance ticket sales for the Aichi and Fukuoka shows begin August 9

Published 2026-07-31 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• 4 cities nationwide
• Starting with the Aichi show on Saturday, October 17
• Original愛知・福岡公演は8月9日（日）11:00より
• Original東京・大阪公演は9月26日（土）11:00より
• Advance tickets: 4,000 yen
• Tickets at the door: 4,500 yen

Companies mentioned：COWCOW、FANYチケット、よしもと福岡大和証券劇場、ルミネtheよしもと、なんばグランド花月、今池ガスホール

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New Jewel Princess Eclipse (Myōjō) arrives in DMM GAMES’ 3D idle RPG Hōseki Hime Reincarnation!

Published 2026-07-31 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• With more than 800,000 registered users
• The first STEP can be drawn at 1,000 points per yen.

Companies mentioned：DMM GAMES、合同会社EXNOA、Google LLC

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Popular angels appear in swimsuits for a limited time in DMM GAMES’ ANGELICA ASTER! Campaign offers training items!

Published 2026-07-31 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• 500,000 golda in total
• 3 units added
• 3 ★6 swimsuit angels

Companies mentioned：DMM GAMES、合同会社EXNOA

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New SSR characters “[Swimsuit] Kururu” and “[Swimsuit] Nina” arrive in the idle exploration RPG Dot Abyss! A cashback campaign is also underway, with luxurious prizes including up to 10,010 DMM points!

Published 2026-07-31 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Up to 10,010 DMM points
• 1,010 winners

Companies mentioned：合同会社EXNOA、DMM GAMES、Studio KUMASAN Inc.、Amazon

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Kotaro Odaka, Kota Morita and Takayuki Ishikura write a new song! DMM GAMES unveils the music video for the 6th artist collaboration in its idle idol RPG STELLAR IDOL PROJECT!

Published 2026-07-31 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Recorded a hit of more than 200,000 copies

Companies mentioned：DMM GAMES、合同会社EXNOA、LOVE ANNEX、Hifumi,inc.、つのだ☆ひろ

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Original「初音ミクとEko iXimaのミクストメディア展」展示の見どころ、展覧会オリジナル商品情報を公開！

Published 2026-07-31 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• A lineup of approximately 20 types will be available
• 2,200 yen
• ¥3,850
• ¥2,310 each
• ¥550 each
• 385 yen each
• 495 yen
• 400 yen
• 5,000 yen (tax included) or more

Companies mentioned：初音ミク、Eko iXima、ピアプロキャラクターズ、クリプトン・フューチャー・メディア株式会社、㈱ムービック・プロモートサービス、アニメイトグループ

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ゲーマーズ 30th Book Festival begins Saturday, August 1, 2026!

Published 2026-07-31 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Starting Saturday, August 1, 2026
• Sunday, Jan. 31, 2027
• For every 500 yen spent (tax included)
• We will award you 1 extra point.

Companies mentioned：株式会社カードラボ ゲーマーズ、ゲーマーズ、芳文社、秋田書店、集英社ダッシュエックス文庫

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“TV Anime Attack on Titan POP UP STREET in Senzoku-dori Shopping Street” is set to take place!

Published 2026-07-31 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Event period: Friday, August 28–Wednesday, September 23 (a national holiday), 2026
• ・Sales hours: 11:00–18:00
• Distribution page goes live and web ticket reservations open: Aug. 14 (Fri.) 18:00

Companies mentioned：株式会社アルマビアンカ、AMNIBUS、livepocket、講談社、「進撃の巨人」The Final Season製作委員会

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The official app for AMNIBUS, an online store for original anime and manga merchandise, is finally here!

Published 2026-07-31 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• 3F, 335 Nakano-Shimbashi Building, 3−35−13 Yayoi-cho, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 164-0013

Companies mentioned：株式会社アルマビアンカ、AMNIBUS、App Store、Google Play、arma bianca

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Synopsis and preview stills released for episode 5 of the TV anime BLACK TORCH, airing Aug. 1 (Sat.) at 22:00!

Published 2026-07-31 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Synopsis and preview stills released for episode 5 of the TV anime BLACK TORCH, airing Aug. 1 (Sat.), 2026, at 22:00
• [Before change] Aug. 1 (Sat.), 2026, 26:30–
• [After change] Aug. 1 (Sat.), 2026, 26:30– (delayed by up to 120 minutes)
• The broadcast will be extended by up to 120 minutes. The broadcast time will change accordingly.
• Currently airing on TOKYO MX and other channels from Saturday, July 4, 2026!
• TOKYO MX: Every Saturday from July 4 (Sat.), 22:00-22:30
• サンテレビ: Every Saturday from July 4 (Sat.), 22:30-23:00
• テレビ愛知: Every Saturday from July 4 (Sat.), 25:55-26:25

Companies mentioned：株式会社ブシロードムーブ、TOKYO MX、サンテレビ、テレビ愛知、RKB毎日放送、北海道テレビ放送、BS11、ABEMA、dアニメストア、U-NEXT、アニメタイムズ、DMM TV、FOD、Hulu、J:COM STREAM 見放題、milplus見放題パックプライム、Prime Video、TELASA、アニメ放題、ディズニープラス スター、バンダイチャンネル、Netflix、HAPPY!動画、music.jp、YouTube、ニコニコチャンネル、ビデオマーケット、ムービーフルPlus、集英社、100studio

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Original本日より開催！「電撃文庫 超感謝フェア 夏のオールスター2026」17名の電撃文庫ヒロインがユニフォーム姿で登場！ 書店でもらえる特典に、SNSで当たるキャンペーンも！

Published 2026-07-31 18:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Aug. 1 (Sat.)–Oct. 4 (Sun.), 2026
• Up to ¥99 (tax included)
• Up to 70% off

Companies mentioned：株式会社KADOKAWA、電撃文庫

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A hilarious sports essay by bestselling author Akio Morisawa is getting a reprint just 1 month after its release!

Published 2026-07-31 17:58 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• List price: ¥864 plus tax
• List price: ¥950

Companies mentioned：株式会社 飛鳥新社、Amazon、楽天ブックス

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Wins an Award of Excellence at the Traffic Advertising Grand Prix 2026

Published 2026-07-31 17:57 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• 1,798 advertisements
• 38 works in total
• More than 40 years

Companies mentioned：株式会社アイム、株式会社コヤマドライビングスクール、株式会社ジェイアール東日本企画

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Hong Kong-born champion barista launches specialty coffee brand URBAN COFFEE ROASTER’s first overseas standalone store in Tokyo, in front of the Ginkgo Avenue at Gaien

Published 2026-07-31 17:54 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• On Aug. 7, 2026 (Fri.), the brand will open its first overseas standalone store, “URBAN COFFEE ROASTER TOKYO,” in the Gaienmae area of Minato Ward, Tokyo.
• The specialty coffee brand was founded in Hong Kong in 2014.
• It currently operates a roastery equipped with the latest facilities and 5 cafes in Hong Kong
• It plans to open 2 more locations in 2026.
• Seating capacity: 20

Companies mentioned：URBAN COFFEE ROASTER、株式会社UCR、Gary Au

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Fun Standard: Support for damage caused by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake

Published 2026-07-31 17:54 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Emergency toilets: 24,000 uses in total
• Cooling towels: 100
• Portable fans with cooling plates: 100

Companies mentioned：Fun Standard株式会社、RKB毎日ホールディングス、PYKES PEAK、BELLEMOND

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“Hazbin Hotel” POP-UP SHOP confirmed!

Published 2026-07-31 17:52 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• ¥4,400 yen (tax included)
• ¥１,870 yen (tax included)
• 1 entry for every ¥5,500 spent, including tax

Companies mentioned：株式会社カイタックファミリー、BLACK BALLOON MARKET、Hazbin Hotel、マルイ、エポスカード

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King Salmon Project launches applications for the “Pilots at BAT program”

Published 2026-07-31 17:48 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• It is a modern industrial hub spanning approximately 4 million square feet (approximately 37万㎡).
• More than 100 companies are based there
• It has created more than 3,500 jobs.
• It has supported 537 portfolio companies to date
• More than $1.5 billion in cumulative fundraising
• ４億7,700万 dollars in sales generated
• More than 3,000 jobs created
• It is generating long-term economic impact of more than ７億3,300万 dollars.

Companies mentioned：東京都、NYCEDC、New York City Economic Development Corporation、LACI、Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator、BAT、Brooklyn Army Terminal、BATWorks

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Expanding the future with AI and building tangible local communities: CATENAS launches a full-scale local zebra business model that connects education, community and manufacturing

Published 2026-07-31 17:45 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• From Maebashi and Gunma to a methodology that can be applied in other regions

Companies mentioned：株式会社CATENAS、情シスコ、Socius、ひびのば、るりあるく、klEar works

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Originalオーストラリア「Sukin」ブランドの輸入・販売を行う国内100％子会社の設立に関するお知らせ

Published 2026-07-31 17:45 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

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• Capital: ¥60 million
• Company established: July 6, 2026
• Operations scheduled to begin: Sept. 1, 2026

Companies mentioned：ライオン株式会社、Sukin Japan株式会社、PNB Consolidated Pty Ltd

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Audit review of buses turns into political ammunition;謝國樑 says it has repeatedly “helped”童子瑋, who expresses regret

Published 2026-07-31 20:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• 基隆市公共汽車管理處 has accumulated losses of more than NT$2.05306 billion
• 2.23 times its capital
• Original汰換經費較原規劃需求增幅逾2成

Companies mentioned：基隆市公共汽車管理處

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游艾喆 most admires NBA superstar James; feels no pressure preparing for the Asian Games

Published 2026-07-31 20:43 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• Even though he is already 41

Companies mentioned：NBA、CBA、B.League

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蔡英文 in an interview with French media: U.S. support for Taiwan is significant to the international order

Published 2026-07-31 20:32 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• Global economic losses could reach US$2 trillion

Companies mentioned：亞洲雜誌、想想論壇

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Kaohsiung councilor 陳明澤 suspected of threatening 綠能業者 and soliciting bribes; prosecutors seek detention of 2 people

Published 2026-07-31 20:26 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• Prosecutors seek detention of 2 people

Companies mentioned：綠能業者、營造公司

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EU conducts surprise search of Chinese e-commerce firm Temu's European headquarters, citing obstruction of investigation

Published 2026-07-31 20:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• Temu has 130 million users in the EU

Companies mentioned：Temu、WhaleCo、歐盟執委會、European Commission

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New Taipei exemplary police officer convicted of embezzling seized drugs and cash and swapping urine samples; sentenced to 6 years

Published 2026-07-31 20:24 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• 1 packet of heroin
• NT$400,000 in illicit proceeds
• Sentenced to 6 years
• 1 year of civil rights deprivation
• Bought back seized amphetamines for NT$200,000 above market price

Companies mentioned：新北市警察局、新北市刑事警察大隊偵查第二隊、新北地院

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Original戀人羽球有利弊 吳冠勳、李佳馨台北賽混雙晉4強

Published 2026-07-31 20:09 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• Original吳冠勳和李佳馨是國內羽球情侶檔，不過2人從2024年巴黎奧運結束後才開始搭檔混雙，至今拿過3場等級較低的國際挑戰（系列）賽冠軍，超級等級賽事還未闖進過4強。
• Have since won 3 lower-tier International Challenge (series) titles
• World No. 21 mixed doubles pair from 世界羽球聯盟（BWF）, 泰國組合歐通（Ruttanapak Oupthong）、杰尼查（Jhenicha Sudjaipraparat）

Companies mentioned：吳冠勳、李佳馨、世界羽球聯盟（BWF）、泰國組合歐通（Ruttanapak Oupthong）、杰尼查（Jhenicha Sudjaipraparat）

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2 tenths of shopping district budget frozen; ministry warns subsidies could be affected

Published 2026-07-31 20:07 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• 20% of the relevant budget frozen
• There are 353 shopping districts across Taiwan
• 170 night markets
• 115 fiscal year's grants and subsidies to boost shopping district and night market economies total just NT$150 million
• 294 shopping districts received subsidies
• Each shopping district could receive subsidies of about NT$400,000 to NT$500,000
• About NT$30 million expected to be frozen

Companies mentioned：國民黨、經濟部、商業發展署、商業署

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Son stabs father to death; 台南地院 sentences him to 18 years

Published 2026-07-31 20:07 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• Sentenced to 18 years in prison

Companies mentioned：台南地院、中央社

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Taipei prosecutors conduct autopsy to determine actor 王凱's cause of death; samples await examination by 法醫研究所

Published 2026-07-31 19:58 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• 43-year-old actor 王凱
• 王凱 found dead on the 26th at his rental home in Taipei's Da'an District
• Police and prosecutors conducted a judicial examination at Taipei's Huai'ai Hall on the 27th to determine the cause of death

Companies mentioned：王凱、台北地檢署、法醫研究所、三立電視台、百味人生

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Control Yuan in limbo: political donation penalties halted, appeals against impeachment and disciplinary rulings unavailable

Published 2026-07-31 19:58 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• There was once a 3-and-a-half-year period without Control Yuan members
• Appeal within 20 days

Companies mentioned：監察院、懲戒法院、國家人權委員會

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Bipartisan U.S. lawmakers urge Legislative Yuan to pass budget so 台灣 can buy more drones

Published 2026-07-31 19:57 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• 台灣's economy grew 10% over the past year
• Unemployment rate just 3%

Companies mentioned：美國聯邦眾議院外交委員會、台灣

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Term of 6th Control Yuan members ends; 李鴻鈞 chokes up, says he has “a clear conscience”

Published 2026-07-31 19:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• 6th Control Yuan members
• The term of the 6th Control Yuan members ends on July 31 this year
• The new Control Yuan members were due to take office on August 1
• 立法院 expected to convene its new session on September 29

Companies mentioned：監察院、立法院

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Benzo[a]pyrene levels in International functional camellia oil exceed standards; New Taipei orders product pulled from shelves

Published 2026-07-31 19:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• 2.6 micrograms per kilogram of benzo[a]pyrene detected
• Exceeding the standard of 2.0 micrograms per kilogram
• 780 bottles in total
• Fines range from NT$30,000 to NT$3 million

Companies mentioned：國際機能食品公司、源春製油廠、永豐餘公司、江醫師健康舖子

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Though small, 張仁瑋 can compete against taller opponents; 平野惠一 says he can “relate”

Published 2026-07-31 19:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• Played in 59 first-team games this season
• A total of 212 at-bats
• Collected 68 hits
• Including 3 home runs
• Original打擊率3成21
• 7 players have started as leadoff hitter for the first team this season

Companies mentioned：中信兄弟

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中共's 5th Plenum to focus on “comprehensively strengthening Party discipline”; analysis says aim is to maintain loyalty

Published 2026-07-31 19:52 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• Decided to convene the 中共's 5th Plenum in October
• Ahead of next year's 中共 21st Party Congress
• 習近平 nearing 15 years in power

Companies mentioned：中共、法國國際廣播電台（RFI）

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AI demand drives Advantech's second-quarter earnings per share to a record 5.2 yuan; 研華

Published 2026-07-31 19:50 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• Earnings per share of 5.2 yuan
• Consolidated revenue reached NT$26.126 billion
• Net profit attributable to parent company totaled NT$4.518 billion
• 研華's consolidated revenue totaled NT$46.512 billion in the first half of this year
• Net profit attributable to parent company totaled NT$7.852 billion
• Earnings per share of 9.05 yuan
• Overall second-quarter book-to-bill ratio (B/B Ratio) was 1.44
• China ... 1.21

Companies mentioned：研華

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張仁瑋 simplifies his approach; leading the batting race and getting better at hitting pitches left in the zone

Published 2026-07-31 19:49 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• Original打擊率3成21

Companies mentioned：中信兄弟、樂天桃猿隊

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Original22歲黃宥薰扳倒林湘緹 成台北賽女單4強唯一希望

Published 2026-07-31 19:49 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• Original22歲的黃宥薰
• Original世界排名第24名的黃宥薰
• 17-21
• 21-13
• 21-18
• Scored 6 straight points
• An 8-1 run
• A 1-point gap at 18-19
• 2000 Sydney Olympics
• February this year
• Original今年5月

Companies mentioned：黄宥薰、林湘緹、邱品蒨、黄全成、詹雅玲

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Lantern artisan 蕭在淦 dies; 文化部 representative presents presidential commendation

Published 2026-07-31 19:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• Aged 100
• He was born in 1927
• Began making lanterns independently and entering competitions in 1990
• Won the top prize at 新竹都城隍廟's Lantern Festival competition 3 times between 1991 and 1993
• In 2006, his workshop was designated a “Taiwan Crafts House” by 行政院文化建設委員會（現文化部）
• 新竹市政府 registered “lantern making” as a traditional craft in 2024

Companies mentioned：文化部、行政院文化建設委員會、新竹市政府、新竹都城隍廟

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Banqiao Fuhua Le Méridien Hotel opens; 侯友宜 calls it a new international calling card for New Taipei

Published 2026-07-31 19:45 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• In ROC year 108, the city government witnessed 馥華集團 and 萬豪國際集團 sign an agreement

Companies mentioned：台北板橋馥華艾美酒店、馥華集團、萬豪國際集團、新板希爾頓酒店、板橋凱撒大飯店、台北趣淘漫旅

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Cleaning crew member in Nan'ao charged after driving garbage truck into vehicle ahead while drunk

Published 2026-07-31 19:44 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• 0.36 milligrams per liter
• 45-year-old man surnamed Han

Companies mentioned：宜蘭縣南澳鄉公所、蘇澳警分局、宜蘭地檢署

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中共 to convene 5th Plenum in October; scholar says focus will be anti-corruption

Published 2026-07-31 19:43 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• China's economic growth target is 4.5%
• China's economic growth target is 4.5% to 5%

Companies mentioned：中共

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2026 Cultural Expo expected to draw more than 650,000 visits; cultural curation gets an early start

Published 2026-07-31 19:43 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Facts

• Runs for 1 month, setting a record for the longest exhibition period
• Participating brands and booth usage both grew by more than 25%

Companies mentioned：中央社、空總、文化部、行政院、國家鐵道博物館、台灣歌仔戲中心、南港展覽館

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蔡英文 visits Zhongxing New Village to discuss local revitalization, hopes young people will stay in their hometowns to pursue their ideals

Published 2026-07-31 19:33 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Companies mentioned：民進黨

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Taipei to hold urban resilience drill on 8/13; Maokong Gondola and Taipei Arena to suspend operations

Published 2026-07-31 19:31 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• Mobile network speeds will be reduced for 30 minutes during the drill
• Fines range from NT$30,000 to NT$150,000

Companies mentioned：北捷遊憩公司

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中油 freezes household natural gas prices in August; industrial prices rise 5%, power sector prices rise 9.91%

Published 2026-07-31 19:29 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Facts

• Prices for industrial users rise 5%
• 中油 absorbed a cumulative amount of more than NT$140 billion from 110 through June 115

Companies mentioned：中油、台灣中油公司

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聚陽 earned 7.65 yuan per share in the first half; proposes a dividend of 6 yuan

Published 2026-07-31 19:26 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• Earnings per share of 7.65 yuan
• Proposed cash dividend of 6 yuan per share
• Quarterly revenue of NT$8.165 billion
• Up 6.2% year on year
• Net profit attributable to the parent company of NT$814 million
• Down 24.1% quarter on quarter
• Growth of 32.1%
• Earnings per share: NT$3.3
• Cumulative first-half net profit attributable to the parent company of NT$1.887 billion

Companies mentioned：聚陽

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Kumamoto hit by powerful earthquake; 醫師公會全聯會 donates 10 million yen

Published 2026-07-31 19:22 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Facts

• Will donate 10 million yen
• Donation of 10 million yen (about NT$2 million)

Companies mentioned：醫師公會全聯會、日本醫師會、中華民國醫師公會全國聯合會

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Foreign investors’ net purchases of NT$67.5 billion rank 10th largest ever; rush into ETFs

Published 2026-07-31 19:21 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• Taiwan stocks surged 3,186.45 points today
• Closed at 43119.75 points
• Trading value of NT$833.713 billion
• Foreign investors posted net purchases of NT$67.553 billion
• 台積電 hit limit up, reaching 2,425 yuan
• Up NT$220
• Original自營商賣超162.59億元
• Original投信買超333.82億元
• The three major institutional investors posted combined net purchases of NT$84.676 billion

Companies mentioned：台積電、聯發科、信驊、川湖、台塑、群創、中纖、台塑化、彩晶、台化、強茂、和桐、華邦電、主動統一台股增長、主動復華未來50、主動統一升級50、主動群益科技創新、凱基台灣TOP50、主動富邦台灣龍耀、元大台灣50、元大台灣50正2、主動國泰動能高息、凱基金

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力積電 Chairman 黃崇仁 dies of cardiopulmonary failure; 謝再居 to serve as acting chairman

Published 2026-07-31 19:20 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Facts

• Dies at age 77

Companies mentioned：力積電

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Kaohsiung inspections of fresh noodles find benzoic acid in 1 sample of yangchun noodles; fine to be imposed

Published 2026-07-31 19:19 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• Original已要求豐億製麵即日起暫停作業至8月3日中午12時

Companies mentioned：台灣消費者保護協會、高雄市衛生局、天乙製麵店、豐億製麵

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Malaysian pilot suspected of transporting 25 kilograms of ecstasy to Indonesia; Malaysia Airlines says it is cooperating with investigation

Published 2026-07-31 19:19 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Facts

• 25 kilograms of ecstasy
• More than 70,000 ecstasy pills

Companies mentioned：馬來西亞航空公司、Malaysia Airlines

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葉君璋 seeks 500th career win as a CPBL manager; says the challenge lies in constantly solving problems

Published 2026-07-31 19:18 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• 500 career wins as a manager
• 499 career wins as a manager
• Original洪一中的1138勝
• Original徐生明的610勝

Companies mentioned：味全龍隊、中信兄弟

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Kinmen’s mini three links adds August sailings; county government says it will continue seeking more Taiwan-Kinmen flights

Published 2026-07-31 19:17 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• Kinmen’s mini three links adds extra sailings on the route between Kinmen and Xiamen, China, on August 1
• Extra sailings in both directions between Kinmen’s Shuitou and Xiamen’s Wutong ports at 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. on August 1
• Information on any subsequent extra sailings will be announced at 3 p.m. 1 day in advance

Companies mentioned：金門縣觀光處、金門縣港務處、交通部航港局、民航局、國民黨、中央社

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China’s manufacturing and non-manufacturing PMIs both decline in July

Published 2026-07-31 19:15 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• 中國國家統計局 announced today that China’s manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) stood at 49.2 in July
• The non-manufacturing business activity index stood at 49.0 in July
• Down 1.1 percentage points from the previous month
• Down 1.2 percentage points month on month
• The manufacturing production index stood at 49.9
• Down 1.5 percentage points month on month
• The manufacturing new orders index stood at 48.5
• Down 2.7 percentage points month on month
• The manufacturing employment index stood at 49.0
• Up 0.5 percentage points month on month
• The PMIs for equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing were 51.4 and 53.3, respectively
• Construction stood at 47.0
• Down 2.0 percentage points month on month
• Services stood at 49

Companies mentioned：中國國家統計局

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黃暐傑 has no health issues; plans remain for him to play in the minors first

Published 2026-07-31 19:13 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Companies mentioned：味全龙队、中信兄弟

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Original擴大綠能 中國煤炭發電比率首次低於5成

Published 2026-07-31 19:13 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Companies mentioned：中国国家能源局、人民網、德國之聲中文網

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Man suspected of drug use breaks into Keelung bus station, fails to steal money, then drives off in a bus, claiming he wanted to get it serviced

Published 2026-07-31 19:10 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Facts

• At around 3 a.m.
• Around 5 a.m.
• 1 drug-vaping cartridge
• A total of 7 buses were broken into by the man surnamed 張

Companies mentioned：台灣好行

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馮喬蘭 says school affairs meetings caused “no actual harm”; 人本 apologizes and explains

Published 2026-07-31 19:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Companies mentioned：人本教育基金會

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Taiwan stocks fall 535 points this week; total market capitalization of listed companies narrowly holds above NT$140 trillion

Published 2026-07-31 19:05 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• The latest total market capitalization of listed companies was NT$140.8481 trillion
• Down about NT$1.73 trillion from last week
• The information services index rose 4.48%
• The oil, electricity and gas index fell 15.96%
• The other, non-financial index fell 674.28 points
• A decline of about 1.72%
• The non-electronics index fell 173.90 points
• A decline of about 0.74%
• The non-financial and non-electronics index fell 711.74 points
• A decline of about 4.52%
• Trading value of all listed stocks this week totaled NT$4.1099 trillion
• The semiconductor sector’s trading value was NT$1.658387 trillion
• Share of the total

Companies mentioned：台灣證券交易所

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Original台股創史上最大漲點 新台幣強升1.62角收32.292元

Published 2026-07-31 19:04 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• The Taiwan Stock Exchange Weighted Index surged 3,186.45 points
• Closed at 43119.75 points
• Recovered NT$67.553 billion
• Closed at a high of 32.292
• Appreciated a cumulative 6.6 cents this week
• Appreciated a cumulative 6.6 cents, or 0.2%, this week
• Original月線貶值4.55角
• Original月線貶值4.55角或1.4%
• Combined trading value in the Taipei and Yuanta foreign exchange markets expanded to US$4.049 billion

Companies mentioned：微軟、台積電、信驊

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Credited with cracking the crystal meth case, 劉劭儀 to become the first woman to serve as chief secretary of 海巡署’s Investigation and Rescue Division

Published 2026-07-31 19:02 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Facts

• 15 illegal immigrants apprehended
• 110 kilograms of amphetamines seized
• 430 kilograms of cocaine seized from a container shipment
• As much as 2,010 kilograms of smuggled amphetamines intercepted
• 815 kilograms of Class II and III drugs seized
• 333 kilograms of cannabis flower seized in a smuggling case involving the Chinese vessel “新正和168”
• 175 kilograms of the key precursor chemical 4-AP seized

Companies mentioned：海巡署、美國國土安全調查署（HSI）、加拿大、美國緝毒署、美國商業部工業安全局、印尼緝毒局、Discovery頻道、美國緝毒署（DEA）、國土安全調查署（HSI）、海委會

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Middle East war drives up energy prices; eurozone inflation edges higher in July

Published 2026-07-31 19:02 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Facts

• Eurozone annual consumer price inflation rose to 2.9% in July
• Compared with 2.8% in June

Companies mentioned：歐盟統計局、Eurostat、彭博、Bloomberg News

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Japan PM’s former top aide reprimanded after inviting affair partner to stay overnight during business trip

Published 2026-07-31 18:55 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Facts

• Original2025年5月到9月

Companies mentioned：日本內閣官房、經濟產業省、文藝春秋、日本放送協會、大阪關西世博

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Ministry of Labor: List of employers violating the law will never be taken down; dedicated section for major violations added

Published 2026-07-31 18:55 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• A total of 20 major types of violations

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Original台中違規最多路口年開逾3萬張罰單 改善後降5成

Published 2026-07-31 18:52 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• Original違規件數下降逾5成
• More than 97% involved failing to follow signs, road markings or traffic signals
• 53.13% of last year’s fines went to traffic engineering and safety improvements

Companies mentioned：台中市議會、民進黨、交通局

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Weak demand in Asian steel market; 燁輝 and 中鋼 cut August prices by 800 yuan

Published 2026-07-31 18:51 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• Domestic prices for galvanized and pre-painted steel products will each be cut by NT$800 per ton in August.
• Prices for 304 stainless steel pre-painted products will rise by NT$1,500.
• Export prices for galvanized and pre-painted steel products will each be cut by US$20 per ton in September.
• Global crude steel production totaled 155 million tons in June.
• Up 1.7% year over year
• Vietnam's crude steel production reached 2.6 million tons.
• Up 26% year over year
• Vietnam exported about 758,000 tons of hot-rolled steel coils in the first half of this year.
• Up 62% year on year
• China's steel consumption has fallen 4% year over year so far this year.
• Steel exports have topped 10 million tons for 2 consecutive months, up 2% year over year.
• Iron ore averaged US$98 per ton in July.
• That was down about US$2 from June.
• The price of hot-rolled steel coils in Northern Europe has risen by 5%.

Companies mentioned：燁輝、中鋼、越南河靜、和發、中鴻

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Tech stocks rebound sharply, sweeping away heavy selling pressure; most Asian markets close higher.

Published 2026-07-31 18:47 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Facts

• South Korea's benchmark KOSPI opened strongly before fluctuating in morning trading, then surged 1,001.89 points, or 17.91%, to close at 6,595.45, setting a record for the largest single-day gain in its history.
• Shares of tech giant 三星電子 (Samsung Electronic) surged 26.81; SK海力士 also soared 29.95 at today's close.
• Earlier, SK海力士 parent SK集團 Chairman Chey Tae-won was confirmed to have bought shares worth about US$3 million, marking the first time he has purchased company shares in his personal capacity.

Companies mentioned：SK海力士、微軟、亞馬遜、三星電子、SK集團、愛德萬測試、鎧俠、軟銀、台積電

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Original羅夢凡接國輻中心主任 推動同步輻射技術跨域應用

Published 2026-07-31 18:47 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Facts

• Under Xu Jiahong's leadership over the past 4 years.

Companies mentioned：國家同步輻射研究中心、中央大學、國科會、台灣物理學會、亞太物理協會

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Zuckerberg predicts billions will use AI agents to manage their lives within 5 years.

Published 2026-07-31 18:46 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Facts

• Within 5 years.
• Billions of people.

Companies mentioned：Meta、Instagram、Facebook、WhatsApp、Meta Platforms、獨立報、新聞週刊

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New Taipei Marathon Relay kicks off Dec. 6; registration opens today for 666 teams.

Published 2026-07-31 18:45 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Facts

• Limited to 666 teams.
• The race covers about 24.7 kilometers.
• The champion will receive NT$15,000 in prize money.
• The runner-up will receive NT$10,000.
• Third place will receive NT$5,000.

Companies mentioned：新北市觀光旅遊局

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Control Yuan questions whether turnip cake contains turnip; 食藥署 says inspections passed and there are no content standards.

Published 2026-07-31 18:44 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Facts

• All 1,028 inspections conducted passed.
• Violations can incur fines of up to NT$4 million.

Companies mentioned：監察院、食藥署、衛生福利部食品藥物管理署

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AI fuels investment and consumption; first-half economic growth of 13.72% is strongest in 50 years.

Published 2026-07-31 18:39 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Facts

• Economic growth in the first half was 13.72%.
• Preliminary statistics put second-quarter economic growth at 12.92%.
• The economic growth forecast for 2026 was raised to above 10%.
• Real private consumption grew 5.88% in the second quarter.
• Trading value of listed and over-the-counter stocks surged 2.6 times.
• Original去年第2季台股日平均成交值為新台幣3000多億元
• In the second quarter of 115, the average daily trading value exceeded NT$1.4 trillion.
• Exports of goods, measured in U.S. dollars, rose 43.73% year over year in the second quarter.
• Capital equipment imports, measured in New Taiwan dollars, grew 52.65% year on year in the second quarter
• Semiconductor equipment was up 40.38% year over year.
• Domestic production of investment goods also grew 40.19%.
• Preliminary estimates put real capital formation growth at 15.14% in the second quarter.
• That was 7.23 percentage points higher than forecast.
• Contribution to economic growth.

Companies mentioned：主計總處

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00878 sets record distribution of NT$1.01 per unit this quarter, raised for 3 consecutive quarters.

Published 2026-07-31 18:37 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Facts

• An estimated cash dividend of NT$1.01 per beneficiary unit will be distributed in the third quarter.
• The dividend in the second quarter of this year was NT$0.66.
• 00878 distributed dividends of NT$0.42 and NT$0.66 in the first 2 quarters of this year, respectively.
• Compared with today's closing share price of NT$32.43.
• The annualized yield reached 12.4%.
• 00878 has 1.6179 million beneficiaries.
• Its latest assets totaled NT$566.6 billion.

Companies mentioned：國泰永續高股息、國泰投信、元大台灣50、元大高股息

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KMT introduces its Taoyuan nominees; Cheng Li-wun says election campaign must win decisively.

Published 2026-07-31 18:35 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Facts

• Original38名國民黨桃園市議員參選人

Companies mentioned：國民黨、桃園市黨部、桃園市議會

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Finland reports first African swine fever case; response center says illegal meat imports will draw heavy penalties.

Published 2026-07-31 18:33 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Facts

• First-time offenders will be fined NT$200,000.
• Original第2次以上則重罰100萬元
• The maximum penalty is imprisonment for up to 7 years.
• A fine of up to NT$3 million may also be imposed.
• Finland shipped a total of 985 metric tons of pork products to Taiwan from January to June this year.

Companies mentioned：芬蘭食品安全局、農業部、防檢署

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National Space Innovation Accelerator opens; Cho Jung-tai says it will build an industry ecosystem.

Published 2026-07-31 18:32 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Facts

• The budget is about NT$130 billion.
• The project is expected to take about 8 years.

Companies mentioned：國家太空中心、陽明交通大學、國科會

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Original右手腕傷同病相憐 楊博軒、胡綾芳晉台北賽4強

Published 2026-07-31 18:32 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Facts

• They comfortably won 21-12, 21-12.
• Ranked No. 12 in 世界羽球聯盟（BWF） mixed doubles.
• The Japanese pair ranked No. 126 in the world.
• They secured the win in just 28 minutes.

Companies mentioned：世界羽球聯盟（BWF）

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小野麗莎 celebrates her birthday with a Taiwan concert; fans' company is the best gift.

Published 2026-07-31 18:31 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Facts

• She will perform at the Taipei Tech University auditorium on the evening of Aug. 2.

Companies mentioned：小野麗莎、吳蓓雅、中央社

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Original高市早苗感謝各方關心熊本地震 台灣與多國並列名單

Published 2026-07-31 18:26 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Original日本首相高市早苗感謝國際對熊本地震援助，台灣以獨立項目與各國並列。

Facts

• Regarding the 2026 Kumamoto earthquake.

Companies mentioned：高市早苗、台灣、阿爾巴尼亞、澳洲、亞塞拜然、比利時、巴西、保加利亞、柬埔寨、加拿大、中國、克羅埃西亞、捷克、吉布地、埃及、薩爾瓦多、斐濟、芬蘭、法國、喬治亞、德國、希臘、印度、伊朗、以色列、義大利、約旦、科索沃、科威特、拉脫維亞、立陶宛、馬爾地夫、馬爾他、墨西哥、蒙古、尼泊爾、挪威、巴基斯坦、巴拉圭、秘魯、菲律賓、葡萄牙、卡達、韓國、羅馬尼亞、塞爾維亞、斯洛伐克、瑞典、瑞士、土耳其、烏克蘭、阿拉伯聯合大公國、英國、美國、委內瑞拉、越南、巴勒斯坦、東南亞國家協會（ASEAN）秘書處、中美洲統合體系（SICA）、歐洲聯盟（EU）、國際勞工組織（ILO）、聯合國（UN）、聯合國開發計畫署（UNDP）、聯合國大學（UNU）

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Thailand's civil service accounts for 3/4 of the budget; scholars urge reform to boost competitiveness.

Published 2026-07-31 18:26 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Facts

• The total budget for fiscal 2027 reached 3.79 trillion baht.
• About 3/4 of it goes to the civil service.
• Original約8500億泰銖薪資
• About 390 billion baht in pensions.
• Nearly 100 billion baht in medical benefits.
• Thailand currently has about 3 million public-sector personnel.
• Of these, 1.75 million are full-time civil servants.

Companies mentioned：泰國公共電視台（Thai PBS World）、泰國發展研究院（TDRI）、法政大學政治學院

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Core principles of disaster preparedness in Japan: expert Liu Yung-en says self-help, mutual aid and public assistance.

Published 2026-07-31 18:23 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Facts

• Large conference room, 4th floor, Taitung County Government Social Affairs Department.

Companies mentioned：台東縣記者協會、中央社

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Taiwan stock market saw 6.93 million active trading accounts in June, up 440,000 month over month, setting another record.

Published 2026-07-31 18:21 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Facts

• The number of active trading accounts in the main market reached 6,931,956 in June.
• Original比5月再增加44萬3819戶
• Individual investors accounted for 51.5% of trading value in June.
• Foreign investors accounted for 37.12% of trading value.
• The trading turnover rate was 21.91%.
• Day trading accounted for 36.9% of trading value.
• The average daily number of day-trading accounts was 242,714.
• ETFs accounted for 7.7% of main-market trading value in June.
• Regular fixed-amount investments totaled about NT$37.525 billion.

Companies mentioned：台灣證券交易所

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Taiwan Cup Rocket Competition finals take place in Xuhai; 21 teams attempt launches.

Published 2026-07-31 18:19 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Facts

• A total of 21 teams advanced.
• Invites 4 performance groups
• This year’s RTC attracted more than 800 applicants
• The competition set launch targets of 1 kilometer and 3 kilometers

Companies mentioned：國家太空中心（TASA）、屏東縣政府、成功大學、淡江大學、逢甲大學、美國紐約石溪高中（The Stony Brook School）

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Hourly pay for external teachers in arts talent programs raised，lecturer-level rates start at NT$660

Published 2026-07-31 18:18 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Facts

• The previous minimum rate was NT$575
• Raised to NT$660
• The highest rate，for professors，was NT$795
• Raised to NT$912
• The increase was 14.7%

Companies mentioned：教育部

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Trade between the Philippines and 台灣 was brisk in the first half，with 台灣 maintaining a trade surplus

Published 2026-07-31 18:18 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Facts

• Philippine exports to 台灣 totaled US$1.92531 billion
• Accounting for 4.12% of the Philippines’ total exports
• US$1.48517 billion in the same period last year
• An increase of 29.64%
• Philippine imports from 台灣 totaled US$2.3636 billion
• Accounting for 3.05% of total imports
• US$2.14023 billion in the same period last year
• Growth of 10.44%
• Trade between Taiwan and the Philippines reached US$4.2889 billion
• The Philippines ran a trade deficit of about US$438.29 million
• Philippine exports totaled US$46.71894 billion in the first half of this year
• Up 13.09% from the same period last year
• Imports totaled US$77.52535 billion

Companies mentioned：菲律賓統計局、台灣

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Kumamoto earthquake in Japan：台南市政府 launches relief project to aid reconstruction

Published 2026-07-31 18:16 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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Facts

• 0728 Japan Kumamoto disaster relief project
• Donations accepted from now through August 31
• 台灣銀行 Tainan Branch（0040093）
• Donation account number 009-045-065-055
• Fax to 06-2995759

Companies mentioned：台南市政府、日本熊本縣政府、宇城地域、宇土市、宇城市、美里町、台灣銀行

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Broken bats turned into baseball chairs，marine waste made into capsule toys：creative circular products

Published 2026-07-31 18:16 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• Exhibition features 75 creatively designed everyday products
• Products from 48 companies on display
• Service life can reach 20 years

Companies mentioned：森林循环碳经济创生公司、JAX、点睛设计公司、软水泥生活实验室、三凯兴业公司

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Labor inspections of student workers：434 companies fined NT$15.81 million，1/4 violated the law for 2 consecutive years

Published 2026-07-31 18:13 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• A total of 434 companies were fined NT$15.81 million in administrative penalties
• The violation rate was 25.11%
• Another 30 companies were ordered to make improvements by a deadline
• 105 companies，nearly 1/4 of the total，violated the law for 2 consecutive years
• 134 cases of failure to pay the legally required double rate for holiday work
• 134 cases of failure to pay the legally required double rate for holiday work，accounting for 21%
• 127 cases of failure to provide legally required regular days off and rest days
• 127 cases of failure to provide legally required regular days off and rest days，accounting for 20%
• 123 cases of failure to pay legally required wages for work on rest days
• 123 cases of failure to pay legally required wages for work on rest days，accounting for 19%
• Restaurants accounted for the largest share at 53%

Companies mentioned：勞動部、中央社、桃園的火鍋店

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New Taipei senior health insurance subsidy delayed：funds to be deposited on 8/3，benefits unaffected

Published 2026-07-31 18:11 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• About 110,000 payments could not be deposited on schedule
• Payments are expected to be reissued on August 3
• Call the Social Welfare Department’s Senior Citizens Welfare Section at（02）2960-3456 ext. 3765
• Call the 1999 hotline for inquiries

Companies mentioned：新北市社會局、金融機構

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First batch of comprehensive income tax refunds deposited，totaling NT$61 billion

Published 2026-07-31 18:09 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

財政部台北國稅局 is processing the first batch of comprehensive income tax refunds for Tax Year 114，benefiting more than 3.64 million filers nationwide，with the total amount reaching NT$61 billion。The tax office reminded the public to use direct deposit for refunds to ensure security。

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• More than 3.64 million tax refunds issued nationwide
• Refunds totaled more than NT$61 billion
• Up more than 20,000 cases year over year
• The amount rose by more than NT$2.5 billion year over year
• Nearly 1.48% of taxpayers still did not use direct deposit（bank transfer）for refunds
• For refund vouchers worth less than NT$5,000
• Those worth NT$20,000 or more cannot be endorsed or transferred

Companies mentioned：財政部、台北國稅局、台灣銀行

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ASEAN Briefing，July 31，2026

Published 2026-07-31 18:08 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• The “Strategic Technology Center” site covers 52 hectares
• Cumulative domestic and foreign investment has exceeded US$12.3 billion
• The year-over-year rise in the July Consumer Price Index（CPI）rebounded to 7.6% from 7.4% in June
• Electricity bills surged 91.5% from the same period last year
• The national debt outstanding climbed to a record 19.065 trillion pesos
• Malaysia’s annual trade totaled 3.1 trillion ringgit
• The 2025 trade surplus reached 156.8 billion ringgit
• US$465 per metric ton

Companies mentioned：英特爾（Intel）、鮮農總會（SAFEF）、商業鏡報（Business Mirror）、緬甸特別諮詢委員會（SAC-M）、國家團結政府（NUG）、高棉時報（Khmer Times）、印尼購物中心管理協會

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“Goodbye，Boss Lin”：Lin Rong-ji laid to rest on the North Coast

Published 2026-07-31 18:05 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

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• Died at age 70
• The farewell service ended at around 2:45 p.m.

Companies mentioned：銅鑼灣書店、中央社、行政院、大陸委員會、台港經濟文化合作策進會、台灣基督長老教會、壹傳媒

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