# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-31 18:00–21:00 JST｜Page 3 of 5

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 226 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 221 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## [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: 2026-07-31T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001086.000098954.html
- anchor: #n1770672
- 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

Facts:
- 大会日程：2026年8月28日（金）～30日（日）

## 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: 2026-07-31T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001279.000016343.html
- anchor: #n1770671
- Companies mentioned: DJI、株式会社セキド、株式会社NSi真岡

Facts:
- 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

## 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: 2026-07-31T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001765.000011969.html
- anchor: #n1770670
- Companies mentioned: Linus、RYUJA、JAY'ED、宏実、久保田利伸、USHER、Justin Timberlake、株式会社STARBASE

Facts:
- Friday, July 31, 2026

## 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: 2026-07-31T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001853.000055377.html
- anchor: #n1770669
- 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

Facts:
- Released digitally on Wednesday, July 29

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002299.000016719.html
- anchor: #n1770668
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社マーベラス、Amazon

Facts:
- 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

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002800.000031422.html
- anchor: #n1770667
- 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

Facts:
- For every ¥3,300 (tax included) spent on merchandise

## 『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: 2026-07-31T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003688.000064643.html
- anchor: #n1770666
- Companies mentioned: AbemaTV、VIBY、Rii.MJ

Facts:
- 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)

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005227.000029501.html
- anchor: #n1770665
- 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

Facts:
- 4 cities nationwide
- Starting with the Aichi show on Saturday, October 17
- 愛知・福岡公演は8月9日（日）11:00より
- 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

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006402.000032953.html
- anchor: #n1770664
- Companies mentioned: DMM GAMES、合同会社EXNOA、Google LLC

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006407.000032953.html
- anchor: #n1770663
- Companies mentioned: DMM GAMES、合同会社EXNOA

Facts:
- 500,000 golda in total
- 3 units added
- 3 ★6 swimsuit angels

## 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: 2026-07-31T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006409.000032953.html
- anchor: #n1770662
- Companies mentioned: 合同会社EXNOA、DMM GAMES、Studio KUMASAN Inc.、Amazon

Facts:
- Up to 10,010 DMM points
- 1,010 winners

## 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: 2026-07-31T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006410.000032953.html
- anchor: #n1770661
- Companies mentioned: DMM GAMES、合同会社EXNOA、LOVE ANNEX、Hifumi,inc.、つのだ☆ひろ

Facts:
- Recorded a hit of more than 200,000 copies

## 「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: 2026-07-31T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008713.000016756.html
- anchor: #n1770660
- 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

Facts:
- 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

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008720.000016756.html
- anchor: #n1770659
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009187.000016064.html
- anchor: #n1770658
- 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

Facts:
- 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

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009372.000016064.html
- anchor: #n1770657
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アルマビアンカ、AMNIBUS、App Store、Google Play、arma bianca

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009660.000014827.html
- anchor: #n1770656
- 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

Facts:
- 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

## 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: 2026-07-31T18:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000019772.000007006.html
- anchor: #n1770655
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社KADOKAWA、電撃文庫

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T17:58:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000462.000052297.html
- anchor: #n1770540
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 飛鳥新社、Amazon、楽天ブックス

Facts:
- List price: ¥864 plus tax
- List price: ¥950

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T17:57:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000184945.html
- anchor: #n1770541
- 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

Facts:
- 1,798 advertisements
- 38 works in total
- More than 40 years

## 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: 2026-07-31T17:54:48+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000188075.html
- anchor: #n1770542
- Companies mentioned: URBAN COFFEE ROASTER、株式会社UCR、Gary Au

Facts:
- 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

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T17:54:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001098.000079792.html
- anchor: #n1770543
- Companies mentioned: Fun Standard株式会社、RKB毎日ホールディングス、PYKES PEAK、BELLEMOND

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

## “Hazbin Hotel” POP-UP SHOP confirmed!

- Published: 2026-07-31T17:52:26+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000080478.html
- anchor: #n1770544
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T17:48:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000006816.000052467.html
- anchor: #n1770545
- Companies mentioned: 東京都、NYCEDC、New York City Economic Development Corporation、LACI、Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator、BAT、Brooklyn Army Terminal、BATWorks

Facts:
- 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.

## 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: 2026-07-31T17:45:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000158334.html
- anchor: #n1770546
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CATENAS、情シスコ、Socius、ひびのば、るりあるく、klEar works

Facts:
- From Maebashi and Gunma to a methodology that can be applied in other regions

## 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: 2026-07-31T17:45:12+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000304.000039983.html
- anchor: #n1770547
- Companies mentioned: ライオン株式会社、Sukin Japan株式会社、PNB Consolidated Pty Ltd

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T20:46:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607310314.aspx
- anchor: #n1771225
- Companies mentioned: 基隆市公共汽車管理處

Facts:
- 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
- 汰換經費較原規劃需求增幅逾2成

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T20:43:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607310313.aspx
- anchor: #n1771224
- Companies mentioned: NBA、CBA、B.League

Facts:
- Even though he is already 41

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T20:32:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607310312.aspx
- anchor: #n1771216
- Companies mentioned: 亞洲雜誌、想想論壇

Facts:
- Global economic losses could reach US$2 trillion

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T20:26:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607310311.aspx
- anchor: #n1771213
- Companies mentioned: 綠能業者、營造公司

Facts:
- Prosecutors seek detention of 2 people

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T20:24:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607310310.aspx
- anchor: #n1771214
- Companies mentioned: Temu、WhaleCo、歐盟執委會、European Commission

Facts:
- Temu has 130 million users in the EU

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T20:24:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607310309.aspx
- anchor: #n1771215
- 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

Facts:
- 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

## 戀人羽球有利弊 吳冠勳、李佳馨台北賽混雙晉4強

- Published: 2026-07-31T20:09:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607310308.aspx
- anchor: #n1771202
- 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）

Facts:
- 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）

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T20:07:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607310307.aspx
- anchor: #n1771180
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、經濟部、商業發展署、商業署

Facts:
- 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

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T20:07:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607310306.aspx
- anchor: #n1771181
- Companies mentioned: 台南地院、中央社

Facts:
- Sentenced to 18 years in prison

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T19:58:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607310305.aspx
- anchor: #n1771174
- Companies mentioned: 王凱、台北地檢署、法醫研究所、三立電視台、百味人生

Facts:
- 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

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T19:58:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607310304.aspx
- anchor: #n1771175
- Companies mentioned: 監察院、懲戒法院、國家人權委員會

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T19:57:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607310303.aspx
- anchor: #n1771170
- Companies mentioned: 美國聯邦眾議院外交委員會、台灣

Facts:
- 台灣's economy grew 10% over the past year
- Unemployment rate just 3%

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T19:56:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607310296.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3606921-en.html
- anchor: #n1771037
- Companies mentioned: 監察院、立法院

Facts:
- 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

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T19:56:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607310302.aspx
- anchor: #n1771171
- 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

Facts:
- 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

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T19:56:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607310301.aspx
- anchor: #n1771172
- Companies mentioned: 中信兄弟

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T19:52:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607310300.aspx
- anchor: #n1771033
- Companies mentioned: 中共、法國國際廣播電台（RFI）

Facts:
- 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

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T19:50:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607310299.aspx
- anchor: #n1771034
- Companies mentioned: 研華

Facts:
- 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

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T19:49:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607310298.aspx
- anchor: #n1771035
- Companies mentioned: 中信兄弟、樂天桃猿隊

Facts:
- 打擊率3成21

## 22歲黃宥薰扳倒林湘緹 成台北賽女單4強唯一希望

- Published: 2026-07-31T19:49:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607310297.aspx
- anchor: #n1771036
- Companies mentioned: 黄宥薰、林湘緹、邱品蒨、黄全成、詹雅玲

Facts:
- 22歲的黃宥薰
- 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
- 今年5月

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T19:46:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202607310295.aspx
- anchor: #n1771029
- 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

Facts:
- 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

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T19:45:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607310294.aspx
- anchor: #n1771030
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T19:44:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607310293.aspx
- anchor: #n1771031
- Companies mentioned: 宜蘭縣南澳鄉公所、蘇澳警分局、宜蘭地檢署

Facts:
- 0.36 milligrams per liter
- 45-year-old man surnamed Han

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T19:43:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607310292.aspx
- anchor: #n1771023
- Companies mentioned: 中共

Facts:
- China's economic growth target is 4.5%
- China's economic growth target is 4.5% to 5%

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T19:43:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202607310291.aspx
- anchor: #n1771024
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T19:33:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607310290.aspx
- anchor: #n1770996
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T19:31:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607310289.aspx
- anchor: #n1770997
- Companies mentioned: 北捷遊憩公司

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T19:29:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607310288.aspx
- anchor: #n1770998
- Companies mentioned: 中油、台灣中油公司

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T19:26:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607310287.aspx
- anchor: #n1770994
- Companies mentioned: 聚陽

Facts:
- 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

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T19:22:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607310286.aspx
- anchor: #n1770982
- 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

Facts:
- Will donate 10 million yen
- Donation of 10 million yen (about NT$2 million)

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T19:21:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607310285.aspx
- anchor: #n1770983
- 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

Facts:
- 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
- 自營商賣超162.59億元
- 投信買超333.82億元
- The three major institutional investors posted combined net purchases of NT$84.676 billion

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T19:20:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607310284.aspx
- anchor: #n1770984
- Companies mentioned: 力積電

Facts:
- Dies at age 77

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T19:19:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607310283.aspx
- anchor: #n1770976
- 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

Facts:
- 已要求豐億製麵即日起暫停作業至8月3日中午12時

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T19:19:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607310282.aspx
- anchor: #n1770977
- Companies mentioned: 馬來西亞航空公司、Malaysia Airlines

Facts:
- 25 kilograms of ecstasy
- More than 70,000 ecstasy pills

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T19:18:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607310281.aspx
- anchor: #n1770978
- Companies mentioned: 味全龍隊、中信兄弟

Facts:
- 500 career wins as a manager
- 499 career wins as a manager
- 洪一中的1138勝
- 徐生明的610勝

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T19:17:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607310280.aspx
- anchor: #n1770979
- 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

Facts:
- 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

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T19:15:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607310279.aspx
- anchor: #n1770980
- Companies mentioned: 中國國家統計局

Facts:
- 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

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T19:13:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607310278.aspx
- anchor: #n1770969
- Companies mentioned: 味全龙队、中信兄弟

## 擴大綠能 中國煤炭發電比率首次低於5成

- Published: 2026-07-31T19:13:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607310277.aspx
- anchor: #n1770970
- Companies mentioned: 中国国家能源局、人民網、德國之聲中文網

## 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: 2026-07-31T19:10:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607310276.aspx
- anchor: #n1770971
- Companies mentioned: 台灣好行

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T19:06:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607310275.aspx
- anchor: #n1770924
- Companies mentioned: 人本教育基金會

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T19:05:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607310274.aspx
- anchor: #n1770925
- Companies mentioned: 台灣證券交易所

Facts:
- 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

## 台股創史上最大漲點 新台幣強升1.62角收32.292元

- Published: 2026-07-31T19:04:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607310273.aspx
- anchor: #n1770926
- Companies mentioned: 微軟、台積電、信驊

Facts:
- 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
- 月線貶值4.55角
- 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

## 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: 2026-07-31T19:02:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607310272.aspx
- anchor: #n1770927
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T19:02:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607310271.aspx
- anchor: #n1770928
- Companies mentioned: 歐盟統計局、Eurostat、彭博、Bloomberg News

Facts:
- Eurozone annual consumer price inflation rose to 2.9% in July
- Compared with 2.8% in June

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:55:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607310270.aspx
- anchor: #n1770784
- 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

Facts:
- 2025年5月到9月

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:55:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607310269.aspx
- anchor: #n1770785

Facts:
- A total of 20 major types of violations

## 台中違規最多路口年開逾3萬張罰單 改善後降5成

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:52:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607310268.aspx
- anchor: #n1770786
- Companies mentioned: 台中市議會、民進黨、交通局

Facts:
- 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

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:51:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607310267.aspx
- anchor: #n1770787
- Companies mentioned: 燁輝、中鋼、越南河靜、和發、中鴻

Facts:
- 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%.

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:47:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607310266.aspx
- anchor: #n1770788
- 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

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.

## 羅夢凡接國輻中心主任 推動同步輻射技術跨域應用

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:47:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607310265.aspx
- anchor: #n1770790
- 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

Facts:
- Under Xu Jiahong's leadership over the past 4 years.

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:46:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607310264.aspx
- anchor: #n1770791
- Companies mentioned: Meta、Instagram、Facebook、WhatsApp、Meta Platforms、獨立報、新聞週刊

Facts:
- Within 5 years.
- Billions of people.

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:45:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607310263.aspx
- anchor: #n1770778
- Companies mentioned: 新北市觀光旅遊局

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.

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:44:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607310262.aspx
- anchor: #n1770779
- Companies mentioned: 監察院、食藥署、衛生福利部食品藥物管理署

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:39:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607310261.aspx
- anchor: #n1770761
- Companies mentioned: 主計總處

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.
- 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.

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:37:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607310260.aspx
- anchor: #n1770762
- Companies mentioned: 國泰永續高股息、國泰投信、元大台灣50、元大高股息

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.

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:35:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607310259.aspx
- anchor: #n1770763
- Companies mentioned: 國民黨、桃園市黨部、桃園市議會

Facts:
- 38名國民黨桃園市議員參選人

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:33:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607310254.aspx
- anchor: #n1770754
- Companies mentioned: 芬蘭食品安全局、農業部、防檢署

Facts:
- First-time offenders will be fined NT$200,000.
- 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.

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:32:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607310246.aspx
- anchor: #n1770755
- Companies mentioned: 國家太空中心、陽明交通大學、國科會

Facts:
- The budget is about NT$130 billion.
- The project is expected to take about 8 years.

## 右手腕傷同病相憐 楊博軒、胡綾芳晉台北賽4強

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:32:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607310245.aspx
- anchor: #n1770756
- Companies mentioned: 世界羽球聯盟（BWF）

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.

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:31:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202607310244.aspx
- anchor: #n1770757
- Companies mentioned: 小野麗莎、吳蓓雅、中央社

Facts:
- She will perform at the Taipei Tech University auditorium on the evening of Aug. 2.

## 高市早苗感謝各方關心熊本地震 台灣與多國並列名單

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:26:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607310243.aspx
- anchor: #n1770758
- 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）

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.

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:26:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607310242.aspx
- anchor: #n1770760
- 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

Facts:
- The total budget for fiscal 2027 reached 3.79 trillion baht.
- About 3/4 of it goes to the civil service.
- 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.

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:23:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607310241.aspx
- anchor: #n1770724
- Companies mentioned: 台東縣記者協會、中央社

Facts:
- Large conference room, 4th floor, Taitung County Government Social Affairs Department.

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:21:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607310240.aspx
- anchor: #n1770725
- Companies mentioned: 台灣證券交易所

Facts:
- The number of active trading accounts in the main market reached 6,931,956 in June.
- 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.

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:19:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607310239.aspx
- anchor: #n1770726
- 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）

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:18:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607310238.aspx
- anchor: #n1770727
- Companies mentioned: 教育部

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%

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:18:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607310237.aspx
- anchor: #n1770733
- Companies mentioned: 菲律賓統計局、台灣

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607310235.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3606146-en.html
- anchor: #n1770735
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:16:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607310236.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3606145-en.html
- anchor: #n1770734
- 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

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

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:13:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607310234.aspx
- anchor: #n1770716
- Companies mentioned: 勞動部、中央社、桃園的火鍋店

Facts:
- 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%

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:11:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607310233.aspx
- anchor: #n1770717
- Companies mentioned: 新北市社會局、金融機構

Facts:
- 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

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:09:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607310232.aspx
- anchor: #n1770718
- Companies mentioned: 財政部、台北國稅局、台灣銀行

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。

Facts:
- 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

## ASEAN Briefing，July 31，2026

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:08:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607313006.aspx
- anchor: #n1770715
- 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

Facts:
- 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

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

- Published: 2026-07-31T18:05:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202607310231.aspx
- anchor: #n1770628
- 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

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