# AI News 180m Report｜2026-07-31 21:00–24:00 JST｜Page 1 of 2

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 108 items from 3 sources; Japan, 76 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Toray’s CFRP repair and reinforcement technology, “on-site VaRTM method,” selected as a “technology for promoted use” by 国土交通省

- Published: 2026-07-31T23:43:33+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000163456.html
- anchor: #n1774192
- Companies mentioned: 東レ株式会社、国土交通省、NPO法人日本乳がん検診精度管理中央機構、公益社団法人日本放射線技術学会

Facts:
- “FY Reiwa 8 Technologies for Promoted Use”

## [Generation Z survey] 46.9% immediately skip corporate short videos, but watch to the end if they are “entertaining”

- Published: 2026-07-31T23:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000177134.html
- anchor: #n1774193
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LIH

Facts:
- “Skip immediately / skip ahead”
- “Interesting / funny”
- Experience purchasing or using something prompted by a short video

## The legendary flavor returns after about 50 years at すし丸, a long-established restaurant that was the first in Matsuyama City to serve “shabu-shabu”!

- Published: 2026-07-31T23:34:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000551.000004256.html
- anchor: #n1774194
- Companies mentioned: すし丸、株式会社すし丸、株式会社三福ホールディングス

Facts:
- Price: ¥10,000 (¥11,000 including tax)
- Founded 78 years ago
- Founded: 1948 (Showa 23)

## Fumiki Ogawa (BUDDiiS) and Toshiki Seto to co-star in Friday drama “The Servant’s Prince”; premiere screening event for the final episode set for Friday, Aug. 21, 2026! Live viewings to be held simultaneously at 35 theaters nationwide

- Published: 2026-07-31T23:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000213.000122205.html
- anchor: #n1774196
- Companies mentioned: 東京メトロポリタンテレビジョン株式会社、TOKYO MX、日本デジタル配信株式会社、SDR Inc.、Sony Music Labels Inc.、UNIVERSAL SIGMA、シーモアコミックス、ビデオプランニング

Facts:
- 35 theaters nationwide
- Ticket with original merchandise: ¥8,000 (tax included)
- Regular ticket: ¥6,000 (tax included)
- Live viewing (Part 2 only): ¥3,500 (tax included)

## 一般社団法人自治体DX推進協議会, which connects municipalities and companies nationwide, opens a “support matching desk” for municipalities affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake

- Published: 2026-07-31T23:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000375.000132312.html
- anchor: #n1774195
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人自治体DX推進協議会、GDX

Facts:
- Magnitude 7.1, provisional figure
- Approximately 16 km deep
- 10 cities, 10 towns and 1 village in the prefecture (21 municipalities in total)

## MORISAKI WIN (森崎ウイン) thrilled a packed venue at a birthday concert created with 2 producers! Announces “MORISAKI WIN ONE MAN LIVE 2027” for February 2027!

- Published: 2026-07-31T23:29:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005029.000019470.html
- anchor: #n1774183
- Companies mentioned: MORISAKI WIN、村井一帆、ゲンティー、宮野弦士、コロムビアインターナショナル、スターダストプロモーション、Zepp Haneda

Facts:
- Announcement of the album WIN is currently working on (planned for February 2027)
- 2021 additional performances
- 2023 nationwide tour
- It will be the first live performance at the same venue in about 3 and a half years.
- S席￥12,000
- A席￥10,000
- B席￥8,000

## From a place to play games to “a place where people connect.”

- Published: 2026-07-31T23:27:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000187969.html
- anchor: #n1774184
- Companies mentioned: PIA BASE、ONeZONE

Facts:
- A rare new community feature nationwide: the On-Station Board

## [Aichi, Chita Peninsula] Guest room amenities switched to “ロクシタン” for the Obon holiday period only. Offering a special stay experience to enhance a seaside resort getaway | WOOD DESIGN PARK NOMA

- Published: 2026-07-31T23:25:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001083.000045400.html
- anchor: #n1774185
- Companies mentioned: ロクシタン

WOOD DESIGN PARK NOMA will switch its guest room amenities to “ロクシタン” for the 2026 Obon period only. The company aims to improve customer satisfaction with a luxurious stay experience.

## 2026年7月28日 「すし丸 アパホテル松山市駅前店」がグランドオープン！！

- Published: 2026-07-31T23:23:15+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000546.000004256.html
- anchor: #n1774186
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社三福ホールディングス、株式会社すし丸、アパホテル

Facts:
- A Japanese and Western buffet with more than 30 varieties
- Founded: 1948 (Showa 23)

## elua天王寺店, a specialist eyelash lift and eyebrow salon in Tennoji, Osaka, begins offering Korean-style eyelash lifts

- Published: 2026-07-31T23:21:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000025.000163586.html
- anchor: #n1774187
- Companies mentioned: elua、elua天王寺店、株式会社anuenue、パリジェンヌラッシュリフト

Facts:
- Approximately 2 months
- Next appointment booking rate of 80% or higher
- Average spend per customer: 9,000 to 10,000 yen

## [株式会社チュパカブラ工藝社] Launches “RAN²BOOTH,” a fully illuminated exhibition booth construction service that generates almost no waste when dismantled

- Published: 2026-07-31T23:14:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000185699.html
- anchor: #n1774168
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社チュパカブラ工藝社、野村不動産株式会社、野村不動産コマース株式会社、on the bakery株式会社、三谷産業株式会社、株式会社JYM

Facts:
- ¥537,300 for the first time
- ¥270,000 and up from the 2nd time onward
- ¥537,300 + ¥270,000 × 3 = ¥1,347,300
- Approximately ¥4.8 million annually for woodworking and fabrication
- Cuts annual costs by approximately 70%
- Approximately 1.08 tons
- Approximately 1,080 kg

## The eyelash lift and eyebrow salon franchise elua（エルア） surpasses 100 cumulative registrations with Dr.Online（ドクターオンライン）

- Published: 2026-07-31T23:12:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000023.000163586.html
- anchor: #n1774169
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社anuenue、elua（エルア）、Dr.Online（ドクターオンライン）

Facts:
- Surpasses 100 cumulative registrations
- Begins introducing Dr.Online（ドクターオンライン） at 30 locations nationwide
- Dr.Online（ドクターオンライン） partners with more than 500 beauty salons nationwide

## Find the right feel among more than 3,700 golf shafts! Launches “シャフトコーチ,” a specialist golf shaft service; surpasses 5,000 users in its first month. Begins recruiting advertising and affiliate partners

- Published: 2026-07-31T23:10:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000167872.html
- anchor: #n1774170
- Companies mentioned: ピーキー株式会社、シャフトコーチ

Facts:
- More than 3,700 shafts

## 91% of pet owners worry about heatstroke affecting their dogs. Summer heat-relief menu for dogs launches Aug. 3 (Mon.) amid scorching summer temperatures

- Published: 2026-07-31T23:09:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000164062.html
- anchor: #n1774171
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社BestiesTokyo、アニコム損害保険株式会社

Facts:
- ¥1,480 with goat milk (tax included)
- ¥2,980 with a drink (tax included)

## elua福岡天神大名店, a specialist eyelash lift and eyebrow salon in Tenjin, Fukuoka, begins offering Korean-style eyelash lifts

- Published: 2026-07-31T23:07:52+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000024.000163586.html
- anchor: #n1774172
- Companies mentioned: elua、elua福岡天神大名店、株式会社anuenue

Facts:
- Approximately 2 months
- Next appointment booking rate of 80% or higher

## XLEDIA releases an “LED Bulb Pre-Purchase Checklist” for checking base type, fixture, dimensions and dimming in order

- Published: 2026-07-31T23:05:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000173067.html
- anchor: #n1774173
- Companies mentioned: 日本エクスレディア株式会社、XLEDIA

Facts:
- Published July 30, 2026

## elua那覇おもろまち新都心店, a specialist eyelash lift and eyebrow salon in Omoromachi, Naha, begins offering Korean-style eyelash lifts

- Published: 2026-07-31T23:04:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000022.000163586.html
- anchor: #n1774174
- Companies mentioned: elua、株式会社anuenue

Facts:
- 8-minute walk from Omoromachi Station on the Yui Rail
- 3-minute walk from San-A Naha Main Place
- The treatment is expected to last approximately 2 months
- 176-4 Aza-Asato, Naha, Okinawa 902-0067
- Phone: 080-7124-7499
- Business hours: 9:00 to 19:00
- Next appointment booking rate of 80% or higher
- Average spend per customer: 9,000 to 10,000 yen

## AI 2D creation platform PixAI donates ¥10 million to Kumamoto Prefecture to support areas affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake

- Published: 2026-07-31T23:00:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000078.000173726.html
- anchor: #n1774175
- Companies mentioned: Metanomaly株式会社、PixAI

Facts:
- ¥10,000,000 in donations
- More than 15 million people worldwide

## Seeking entries for the “Fukuoka 6th-Sector Products Selection”

- Published: 2026-07-31T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000188338.html
- anchor: #n1774177
- Companies mentioned: ふくおか6次化商品セレクション事務局、福岡県、JTB

Facts:
- 2026年8月1日（土）～9月30日（水）必着
- 福岡県知事賞2点
- Approximately 10 products

## <Ginza’s 三笠会館> “Restaurant osechi” tradition spanning more than 50 years: 4 varieties for New Year 2027, priced from the ¥10,000 range to the ¥120,000 range

- Published: 2026-07-31T23:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000079981.html
- anchor: #n1774176
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社三笠会館、三笠会館

Facts:
- More than 100 years in business
- We have prepared 4 varieties
- 39,960 yen (including tax)
- 19,800 yen (tax included)
- ¥68,000 (tax included)
- ¥128,000 (tax included)
- Operates approximately 30 company-owned locations
- Operates 2 locations in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

## [Opening in October 2026] Eyelash lift and eyebrow salon elua北野田店 to open in Sakai, Osaka; also recruiting staff

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:51:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000163586.html
- anchor: #n1774092
- Companies mentioned: elua、elua北野田店、株式会社anuenue、lilybrow、NOBIRU

Facts:
- More than 30 stores nationwide
- Initial investment: ¥3–5M
- Estimated payback period: within 1 year
- Next-appointment booking rate: 80%
- Average customer spend: ¥9,000–10,000

## Pet shop Coo＆RIKU provides support to areas affected by the “Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake”

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:50:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000159677.html
- anchor: #n1774093
- Companies mentioned: 有限会社Coo＆RIKU、Coo＆RIKU

Facts:
- 10 tons for dogs
- 5 tons for cats
- 150 sets for dogs
- 50 sets for cats
- 10,000 bottles of drinking water for pets
- 200 cages
- 150 carriers
- 3 tons of cat litter
- 300 cases of pet pads
- 200 packs of waste bags (100 bags per pack)
- 500 bottles of disinfectant supplies
- 200 cooling mats

## 【令和8年熊本地震】片づけ・災害ボランティアの前に EMS社が「アスベスト対策チェックリスト」を無償公開

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:50:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000138348.html
- anchor: #n1774094
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社EMS、環境省、一般社団法人企業環境リスク解決機構、株式会社ユニバース

Facts:
- Used by over 13000 companies to date
- Capital: 3,500万円

## [New body care that “keeps your hands free”] Introduction video for the Smart Recovery Ball released

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000167306.html
- anchor: #n1774095
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社BASYO、KARUQ™、Makuake、早稲田大学アントレプレナーシップセンター

Facts:
- The application period ends at 23:59 on Thursday, August 20, 2026

## Eyelash perm and eyebrow salon franchise elua will open “elua堺東店” in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, in September 2026

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:49:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000163586.html
- anchor: #n1774096
- Companies mentioned: elua、株式会社anuenue

Facts:
- Operates more than 30 locations nationwide
- Initial investment: ¥3–5M
- Next-appointment booking rate: 80%
- Average customer spend: ¥9,000–10,000

## Will your air conditioning work if a disaster strikes during extreme heat or severe winter cold? 株式会社HONU prioritizes applications for air conditioner disassembly and cleaning at designated evacuation shelters in Tokyo

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:45:40+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000055.000059713.html
- anchor: #n1774097
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社HONU

Facts:
- 406 evacuation shelters have opened in the prefecture
- 9,450 people have taken refuge there
- Extremely hot days with highs of 35 degrees Celsius or above

## Ciara（シアラ）, known for its “stylish smartphone cases,” launches a new rhinestone-frame clear case that frames the iPhone like jewelry!

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:40:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000030.000018528.html
- anchor: #n1774022
- Companies mentioned: Ciara（シアラ）、株式会社B3

Facts:
- Price: 4,500 yen each (4,950 yen including tax)

## [Survey report] 80% of existing clients say branding and IP are necessary in the AI era

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:39:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000252.000110808.html
- anchor: #n1774023
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社BOTANICO

Facts:
- 80% of respondent companies said, “I think branding and IP will become necessary as AI becomes widespread” or “I somewhat think so”
- 80% of the 30 respondent companies
- Meanwhile, 20%

## Ciara（シアラ）, known for its “stylish smartphone cases,” launches a new mirror silver bumper case that showcases your phone with trendy metallic styling and a mirrored back!

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000029.000018528.html
- anchor: #n1774025
- Companies mentioned: Ciara（シアラ）、株式会社B3

Facts:
- Price: 4,500 yen each (4,950 yen including tax)

## LONGi achieves a world-record conversion efficiency of 35.5% for a perovskite-tandem solar cell

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000119.000083134.html
- anchor: #n1774024

LONGi achieves a conversion efficiency of 35.5% for a perovskite/silicon tandem solar cell, setting a new world record. Certified by a European testing laboratory, the result advances the commercialization of next-generation solar technology.

## [Opening in November 2026] Eyelash perm and eyebrow salon “elua名古屋駅前店” to open in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture | Recruiting staff and franchisees

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:29:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000014.000163586.html
- anchor: #n1774005
- Companies mentioned: elua、株式会社anuenue、lilybrow

Facts:
- Initial investment: 3 million yen
- Estimated payback period: within 1 year
- Next-appointment booking rate: 80%
- Average spend per customer: 9,000
- More than 30 stores nationwide

## [Opening in November 2026] Eyelash perm and eyebrow salon “elua三原店” to open in Mihara, Hiroshima Prefecture | Recruiting staff and franchisees

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:25:09+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000015.000163586.html
- anchor: #n1774006
- Companies mentioned: elua、株式会社anuenue、NOBIRU

Facts:
- More than 30 stores nationwide
- Initial investment: 3 million to 5 million yen
- Estimated payback period: within 1 year
- Next-appointment booking rate: 80%
- Average spend per customer: 9,000 to 10,000 yen

## [Opening in November 2026] Eyelash perm and eyebrow salon “elua五日市店” to open in Itsukaichi, Hiroshima Prefecture | Recruiting staff and franchisees

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:24:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000163586.html
- anchor: #n1774007
- Companies mentioned: elua、株式会社anuenue、NOBIRU

Facts:
- More than 30 stores nationwide
- Initial investment: 3 million to 5 million yen
- Estimated payback period: within 1 year
- Next-appointment booking rate: 80%
- Average spend per customer: 9,000 to 10,000 yen

## [Opening in November 2026] Eyelash perm and eyebrow salon “elua三原店” to open in Mihara, Hiroshima Prefecture | Recruiting staff and franchisees

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:22:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000163586.html
- anchor: #n1774008
- Companies mentioned: elua、elua三原店、株式会社anuenue、NOBIRUラッシュ、lilybrow

Facts:
- More than 30 stores nationwide
- Initial investment: 3 million to 5 million yen
- Average spend per customer: 9,000 to 10,000 yen
- Next-appointment booking rate: 80%

## [Opening in November 2026] Eyelash perm and eyebrow salon “elua仙台店” to open in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture | Recruiting staff and franchisees

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:20:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000163586.html
- anchor: #n1774009
- Companies mentioned: elua、elua仙台店、株式会社anuenue、NOBIRUラッシュ、lilybrow

Facts:
- More than 30 stores nationwide
- Initial investment: 3 million to 5 million yen
- Estimated payback period: within 1 year
- Next-appointment booking rate: 80%
- Average spend per customer: 9,000 to 10,000 yen

## [August, limited quantities] Get an original bag from ジュリーク and HOZUBAG!

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:20:13+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000114.000048065.html
- anchor: #n1774010
- Companies mentioned: ジュリーク、HOZUBAG、株式会社ピーオーグローバル

Facts:
- For customers who purchase ジュリーク products worth 16,500 yen (15,000 yen before tax) or more
- 50mL (serum) 13,200 yen (12,000 yen before tax)
- 250ｍL (toner) 10,450 yen (9,500 yen before tax)

## A 1-minute walk from Minami-Nagareyama Station, stargazing-inspired dry head spa salon アリエス南流山 seeks its “first customers and supporters” on CAMPFIRE

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:19:55+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000158095.html
- anchor: #n1774011
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社リラクラ、アリエス南流山、CAMPFIRE、HEAD SPA GUIDE、アリエス柏、ルナスパ柏、サロカル、ポストリエ

Facts:
- A 1-minute walk from Minami-Nagareyama Station
- From 10 o’clock
- Until 23:00
- 2026/7/30
- 2026/9/14

## Bringing excitement to the people and dogs of Tama. “TAMA DOG（多摩ドッグ／タマドッグ）” launches to connect the community and dogs, with a community event at Minami-machida Tsuruma Park

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:18:31+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000180891.html
- anchor: #n1774012
- Companies mentioned: BMNMKS株式会社、TAMA DOG

Facts:
- The event will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

## [Opening in November 2026] Eyelash perm and eyebrow salon “elua加古川店” to open in Kakogawa, Hyogo Prefecture | Recruiting staff and franchisees

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:18:22+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000017.000163586.html
- anchor: #n1774013
- Companies mentioned: elua、elua加古川店、NOBIRUラッシュ、株式会社anuenue、lilybrow

Facts:
- Initial investment: 3 million to 5 million yen
- Estimated payback period: within 1 year
- Next-appointment booking rate: 80%
- Average spend per customer: 9,000 to 10,000 yen
- More than 30 stores nationwide

## AI recruitment service “一括エージェント” launches in earnest—AI sorts 200 referral emails per month and replies the same day; participating companies see referrals rise by 250%. Initial fee waived for the first 10 companies

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:17:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000151795.html
- anchor: #n1774014
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社in the fog、一括エージェント

Facts:
- Referrals up 250%
- Monthly fee: 200,000 yen (excluding tax)
- Initial fee (normally 100,000 yen) waived

## [No cost to hospitals] “メディポンッ!”, a community-building capsule toy initiative that turns children’s tears into excitement, launches for medical institutions! A magic capsule toy that brings out “No crying at the hospital!”—a “win-win-win” healthcare visit experience created with local businesses

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:16:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000178570.html
- anchor: #n1774015
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社もりもり工房、メディポンッ！

Facts:
- No cost to medical institutions

## “Introductory Course on How Automated Driving Works” held at TECH HUB YOKOHAMA

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:16:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000122334.html
- anchor: #n1774016
- Companies mentioned: Virtual Motorsport Lab Inc.、TECH HUB YOKOHAMA

Facts:
- Satisfaction rating of 4.9/5.0 on a 5-point scale
- Capacity: 10 people
- Founded Virtual Motorsport Lab Inc. in 2022

## Genshin Impact Version 7.0 releases on Wednesday, August 12! At last, players head to Snezhnaya, the seventh nation of Teyvat!

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:13:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000430.000096124.html
- anchor: #n1773990
- Companies mentioned: HoYoverse、株式会社ソニー・インタラクティブエンタテインメント、任天堂

Facts:
- Earn up to 560 Primogems

## [ジュリーク] For dry, sensitive skin in summer: limited release of a bestselling toner in a size 1.7 times larger than usual!

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:10:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000113.000048065.html
- anchor: #n1773991
- Companies mentioned: ジュリーク、株式会社ピーオーグローバル

Facts:
- 250ｍL (toner)
- 10,450 yen (9,500 yen before tax)
- Blend of 11 essential oils

## [ジュリーク] For summer skin prone to dryness from sweat and UV exposure, enjoy soothing care with the goodness of herbs. A shake-to-mix, two-phase oil serum is now available in a limited-edition large size!

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000112.000048065.html
- anchor: #n1773992
- Companies mentioned: ジュリーク、株式会社ピーオーグローバル

Facts:
- [Volume] 50mL (oil serum)
- [Price] 13,200 yen (12,000 yen before tax)
- Formulated with 99% naturally derived ingredients

## [Ehime・Matsuyama] HELLO CYCLING begins recruiting corporate members! Switch from company cars to shared bicycles for more convenient, smarter business travel

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:07:54+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000548.000004256.html
- anchor: #n1773993
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社三福快適生活、HELLO CYCLING

Facts:
- Stations: 40 locations
- Bicycles: 130
- Stations (approximately 7,400 locations nationwide
- 130 yen for the first 30 minutes of use
- 100 yen per additional 15 minutes
- Usage cap: 1,800 yen per 12 hours

## 【10日間限定】月間9万人が利用するWi-Fi・電源完備のセルフカフェ。サブスク初期費用3,300円が0円になるキャンペーンを8月1日より開催

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:05:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001086.000045400.html
- anchor: #n1773994
- Companies mentioned: ウッドデザインパーク株式会社、セルフカフェ

Facts:
- Operates more than 60 locations nationwide

## [Ehime・Matsuyama] “きらら三福,” a Type B continuous employment support center, takes on new work, including vacant-room cleaning and hardball repair, to raise wages and create diverse work opportunities

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:04:28+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000549.000004256.html
- anchor: #n1773995
- Companies mentioned: きらら三福、一般社団法人三福福祉事業団、株式会社三福ホールディングス

Facts:
- 平均工賃３万円

## [Ehime, Matsuyama] 三福快適生活’s special air conditioner cleaning campaign is proving popular; service for residents of properties managed by 三福管理センター runs through the end of August

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:02:27+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000550.000004256.html
- anchor: #n1773996
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社三福快適生活、三福管理センター

## Dinosaur photo spot offered at フェニックス・シーガイア・リゾート’s “Dinosaur Summer Buffet,” creating an immersive space with breathtaking scale

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000166643.html
- anchor: #n1774000
- Companies mentioned: フェニックス・シーガイア・リゾート、株式会社ワン・ステップ

Facts:
- Adults: ¥6,000
- Ages 4–12: ¥3,250

## ILLIT’s IROHA: “I felt homesick every night during the first 1 week”—her candid feelings after arriving in Korea

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000237.000014935.html
- anchor: #n1773999
- Companies mentioned: ILLIT、IROHA、ニッポン放送、犬塚製作所

Facts:
- How she felt at the time she went to Korea alone at age 11
- IROHA started dancing at age 3
- ILLIT’s IROHA will appear from July 27 (Mon.) to July 31 (Fri.)
- Released their Japanese 2nd single “I Got Your Back” digitally on July 26
- CD goes on sale July 29
- ニッポン放送・毎週月曜～金曜 21時50分～21時57分

## [Lords Mobile] Fan-participation event featuring Tsunomaki Watame and Himemori Luna of the hugely popular VTuber group “ホロライブ” to be held starting July 31, 2026 (Fri.)!

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000573.000020234.html
- anchor: #n1773998
- Companies mentioned: IGG、ホロライブ、カバー株式会社、ホロライブプロダクション

## ノジマＴリーグ 2026-2027シーズン 8月開催会場にて義援金募集活動を実施

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003016.000038094.html
- anchor: #n1773997
- Companies mentioned: ノジマＴリーグ、Ｔリーグ、一般社団法人Ｔリーグ

Facts:
- ノジマＴリーグ 2026-2027 season
- August events

## Live painting by picture-book author and artist ザ・キャビンカンパニー! Open studio: “Creatures That Are Diaries”

- Published: 2026-07-31T21:53:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000182989.html
- anchor: #n1773985
- Companies mentioned: ザ・キャビンカンパニー、えほんサロンPICO、カルチャー＆ブックカフェPICO

Facts:
- Sunday, August 2, 2026
- 13:00〜
- Adults: ¥2,200
- Elementary school students: ¥1,100
- Capacity: 40 people

## “Try it first” with original gelato. Dessert OEM provider O.HAYA helps restaurants and others with test marketing

- Published: 2026-07-31T21:52:08+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000150957.html
- anchor: #n1773986
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社FOREST BANK、O.HAYA

Facts:
- Phone: 072-200-3372

## Don’t give up on strength training or looking good. A new protein routine lets you get “protein × collagen” in one go

- Published: 2026-07-31T21:46:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000051.000158971.html
- anchor: #n1773987
- Companies mentioned: マイプロテイン、THG Nutrition Limited

Facts:
- Contains 20 g of protein
- Contains 10 g of collagen
- Contains 52 mg of vitamin C
- 89 kcal
- ¥6,779
- ¥18,779

## 営業の人手不足をAIエージェントで解消へ RAYVEN、愛媛県「トライアングルエヒメ2.0」に採択

- Published: 2026-07-31T21:46:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000162360.html
- anchor: #n1773988
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社RAYVEN、株式会社イプラ、山陽物産株式会社、愛媛県

Facts:
- A record 507 applications (406 in the general category and 101 in the co-creation hub category)
- Selected as one of 17 projects chosen in the general category
- The 2 companies where the solution will be implemented: 株式会社イプラ and 山陽物産株式会社
- 2 times as many business meetings
- 20% increase in new sales
- Equivalent to approximately ¥50 million annually
- Contract fees of up to ¥30 million
- 愛媛県内5社以上への横展開

## 榊󠄀原清一 of Reiwa no Tora named a surprise judge for the final business plan review at “Yamamoto Juku,” run by グローバルパートナーズ株式会社, led by the Zoss president who made headlines amid the Zoss controversy! Witness the birth of young next-generation leaders who will boost Japan’s GDP

- Published: 2026-07-31T21:37:59+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000164.000021425.html
- anchor: #n1773852
- Companies mentioned: グローバルパートナーズ株式会社、株式会社EMOLVA、光通信、アリババマーケティング株式会社

Facts:
- Track record of cumulative sales exceeding ¥1 trillion
- More than 18,000 job applicants
- More than 500 companies, local governments and national projects
- 1.4 million influencers
- More than 10,000 general monitors
- More than 12,000 prospective employees

## [Final episode of the Kyo arc!] TV anime DIGIMON BEATBREAK episode 41, “Golden Tomorrow”: synopsis and preview images released!

- Published: 2026-07-31T21:36:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000105.000160365.html
- anchor: #n1773853
- Companies mentioned: 東映アニメーション株式会社、フジテレビ、読売広告社、TVer、FOD、Prime Video、U-NEXT、dアニメストア、Hulu、DMM TV、ABEMA、TELASA、東映アニメチャンネル、バンダイチャンネル、Lemino、HAPPY動画、ビデックス

Facts:
- Episode 41: “Golden Tomorrow”
- Broadcast begins August 2, airing every Sunday at 9 a.m.
- Catch-up streaming begins every Sunday at 9:30, immediately after the terrestrial broadcast

## Records of visits can help support museums | Launch of museum-support web media “ペレログ,” with app preregistration also opening

- Published: 2026-07-31T21:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000001.000187927.html
- anchor: #n1773856
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社つなぐる、公益財団法人日本博物館協会、独立行政法人国立科学博物館

Facts:
- 77.4% of respondent facilities said they 「face financial difficulties」
- 73.2% said they 「lack staff」
- 60.8% said their 「publicity and PR are insufficient」
- 76.1% say “there is no system in place for citizens to support museums”
- Reached the target of ¥100 million
- From approximately 57,000 people
- Approximately ¥920 million in support

## [STPR] すにすて surpasses 1 million YouTube subscribers! A “big step” reached by the 7 members and Mates

- Published: 2026-07-31T21:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000789.000059399.html
- anchor: #n1773855
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社STPR、すにすて - SneakerStep、TBS、STPR BOYS PROJECT、STPR Records、STPR Studio

Facts:
- The official YouTube channel surpassed 1 million subscribers on July 31, 2026 (Fri.)
- A 7-member 2.5D singer-idol group
- Reached the milestone approximately 1 year and 5 months after the channel launched in February 2025
- 11 performances in 4 cities across Japan: Kanagawa, Aichi, Osaka and Fukuoka
- 1st-floor arena (standing): 8,800 yen
- 2nd-floor reserved seating: 7,700 yen
- A separate drink fee of ¥600 (tax included) is required upon entry

## The latest installment in the Senran Kagura series! Fight for your lives to claim it. “シノビNEXUS -閃乱カグラ-” opens for preregistration on the App Store and DMM GAMES! (Google Play preregistration coming soon)

- Published: 2026-07-31T21:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002302.000016719.html
- anchor: #n1773854
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社HONEY∞PARADE GAMES、DMM GAMES、Marvelous Inc.、HONEY PARADE GAMES Inc.

Facts:
- A total of ¥300,000 worth of DMM points to be won in a prize drawing
- A total of 30 winners

## Emergency support for areas affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake

- Published: 2026-07-31T21:29:39+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000059.000068550.html
- anchor: #n1773847
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファーストリテイリング、ユニクロ、認定NPO法人ピースウィンズ・ジャパン

Facts:
- Donated 20,000 ユニクロ products
- Donations totaling 100 million yen

## Open a new sales channel with TikTok Shop. picksmarket begins recruiting partners among farmers and fishers nationwide

- Published: 2026-07-31T21:22:07+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000011.000162952.html
- anchor: #n1773848
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コマースブースト、picks market、TikTok Shop

Facts:
- 初期費用・月額費用0円

## 株式会社Mavericks has updated its video-generation AI “NoLang” to let users crop images, videos and avatars into circles, hexagons and speech bubbles. New shapes for effects, such as clouds and lightning bolts, also eliminate the need for masking work in image-editing software

- Published: 2026-07-31T21:21:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000176.000129953.html
- anchor: #n1773849
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Mavericks、株式会社PLAN-Bマーケティングパートナーズ

Facts:
- 61.5% of advertising professionals said it was “highly effective”
- 49.0% cited “the workload for creative production is high, making mass production difficult”
- 38.8% cited a lack of internal resources and staff
- Registered users: 200,000
- Adopted by more than 100 corporate clients

## 【慶應義塾大学 FIT入試】合否を分ける二次試験対策の夏季集中講座を開講！特別プログラムを8月8日(土)より開始

- Published: 2026-07-31T21:19:49+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000161348.html
- anchor: #n1773850
- Companies mentioned: Gleam推薦塾、慶應義塾大学

Facts:
- 16 sessions in total
- ¥19,2000
- 12,000 yen
- August 8, 2026
- Sept. 18
- Aug. 7, 2026

## JP SMART SIM to provide users living in Kumamoto Prefecture with “10GB” of mobile data free of charge following the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake

- Published: 2026-07-31T21:04:04+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000149.000054897.html
- anchor: #n1773832
- Companies mentioned: JP SMART SIM、株式会社CoeNova、CoeNova Co., Ltd.

Facts:
- “10GB” of mobile data

## [Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture] “No need to go home wet”—shower rooms have finally opened at one of the largest BBQ venues in Okazaki City.

- Published: 2026-07-31T21:00:06+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001085.000045400.html
- anchor: #n1773833
- Companies mentioned: ウッドデザインパーク岡崎、ウッドデザインパーク株式会社

Facts:
- ¥1,000 for 20 minutes
- Up to 4 people can use it at the same time

## Ciara（シアラ）, known for its “dress-up phone cases,” releases a full lineup of new MagSafe-compatible accessories that combine functionality and cuteness!

- Published: 2026-07-31T21:00:03+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000018528.html
- anchor: #n1773834
- Companies mentioned: Ciara（シアラ）、株式会社B3、Apple、Xperia、Galaxy、Google Pixel

Facts:
- Since Ciara launched in 2014
- Established: March 2015

## ＼ Selected for X’s “Today’s News” ／Hackathon co-hosted with Alibaba Cloud and using the world’s cutting-edge video-generation AI “Happy Horse 1.1” closes to great success

- Published: 2026-07-31T21:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000183353.html
- anchor: #n1773841
- Companies mentioned: SCYLOG株式会社、MeltingHack、アリババクラウド・ジャパンサービス株式会社、一般社団法人MeltingPot、AI駆動開発勉強会(AI-Driven Development)、株式会社Neeew Local

Facts:
- The total views (impressions) across related posts immediately topped “10,600 (10.6K).”
- Overall event satisfaction (“Very satisfied” or “Satisfied”): 92.8 %
- Willingness to recommend to friends and colleagues (“Would recommend”): 92.8 %
- Intention to use Happy Horse 1.1 and Model Studio in the future: 85.7 %
- 85.0 % or more said ideas for applying it to work starting tomorrow had “clearly come to mind,” and similar responses

## 2 of the world’s fastest-growing sports converge in Motoyawata. A pickleball facility featuring an HYROX-certified gym opens

- Published: 2026-07-31T21:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000008.000179043.html
- anchor: #n1773840
- Companies mentioned: THE PICKLE BANG THEORY、HYROX、RST Agency株式会社、日本ピックルボール協会、ヨーラ・ジャパン株式会社、株式会社読売広告社、株式会社ティップネス、野村不動産ホールディングス、株式会社ピックルボールワン、株式会社カシマヤ製作所、17 LIVE株式会社

Facts:
- 3 indoor pickleball courts
- More than 650,000 people
- About 24.3 million people
- An increase of about 479%

## South Korean 10-member boy group xikers(サイカース) wraps up Tokyo concert successfully; announces Osaka concert onstage in Tokyo!

- Published: 2026-07-31T21:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000050.000140803.html
- anchor: #n1773839
- Companies mentioned: xikers(サイカース)、KQ ENTERTAINMENT、Zepp Osaka Bayside、Zepp Haneda、SOGO OSAKA

Facts:
- 10-member Korean boy group
- [Price] 13,200 yen (tax included / all seats reserved)
- More than 360,000 copies in initial sales

## Almi releases music video for “Turnin’ back,” a track from debut EP “rmy”!

- Published: 2026-07-31T21:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000197.000034440.html
- anchor: #n1773838
- Companies mentioned: Almi、株式会社バップ

Facts:
- Digital release scheduled for July 29

## HIMEHINA releases music video for “Frankenstein’s Monster,” its first new song in about 1 year. Music streaming also starts simultaneously!

- Published: 2026-07-31T21:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000674.000044525.html
- anchor: #n1773837
- Companies mentioned: HIMEHINA、Studio LaRa、株式会社LaRa、株式会社Brave group、田中工務店

Facts:
- 8,800 yen (tax included)
- ¥1,800 (tax included)
- YouTube channel subscribers: 1.13 million
- The video has more than 670 million total views
- Recorded 50 million views
- Recorded 10 million views less than 1 year after its release
- Capital: ¥6.71 billion (including capital surplus)

## [Long-awaited restock begins!] The hugely popular portable power station that had sold out is back. “MF-PS001-BK,” which supports charging via a vehicle cigarette lighter socket, is being re-released on Show It—making camping and sleeping in the car smarter and safer

- Published: 2026-07-31T21:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000767.000047737.html
- anchor: #n1773836
- Companies mentioned: 楽天市場、Amazon、Show It、株式会社FUGU INNOVATIONS JAPAN

Facts:
- 70,200mAh
- 252Wh
- About 2.7 kg
- ¥24,800

## Following the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake, property registered to provide emergency accommodation through Airbnb.org. Supporting disaster victims by offering vacation rentals furnished with appliances and furniture

- Published: 2026-07-31T21:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001055.000022329.html
- anchor: #n1773835
- Companies mentioned: matsuri technologies株式会社、Airbnb.org

Facts:
- We have registered 100 of the units we operate for this initiative
- Plans to expand gradually to 1,000 units

## Philippines backs tighter scrutiny of academic exchanges after controversial remarks about China and the Batanes Islands by National Chi Nan University

- Published: 2026-07-31T23:46:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607310364.aspx
- anchor: #n1774198
- Companies mentioned: 中国暨大、海洋之光

Facts:
- A symposium held in June by Jinan University’s Center for Philippine Studies in China

## Rumors spread fast of Spain’s border spiraling out of control as 60,000 migrants cross in 24 hours

- Published: 2026-07-31T23:44:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607310363.aspx
- anchor: #n1774199

About 60,000 migrants poured from Morocco into the Spanish territory of Ceuta in the past 24 hours, triggering the most serious cross-border crisis in 5 years. The cause is said to be rumors of an “open border.” The Spanish government analyzed the crisis as stemming from a misunderstanding of a Supreme Court ruling.

## Vice President Hsiao visits “Love Letters to Taiwan” exhibition, urges citizens to keep safeguarding the country

- Published: 2026-07-31T23:43:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607310362.aspx
- anchor: #n1774197
- Companies mentioned: 辜寬敏基金會、北海民主韌性協會

Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim visited the “Love Letters to Taiwan” special exhibition and praised the value of civic participation. The exhibition documents civic actions in 2025 and was organized by the 辜寬敏基金會 and others.

## Nippon Professional Baseball’s Lin An-ko gets 2 hits in a game as Seibu falls to Orix in 11 innings

- Published: 2026-07-31T23:29:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607310361.aspx
- anchor: #n1774189
- Companies mentioned: 埼玉西武獅隊、歐力士猛牛隊、西武巨蛋

Facts:
- Collected 2 hits in the game
- Lost 4-5
- In the 11th inning of extra innings
- Postgame batting average: 2成26

## Taipei police officer suspected of taking bribes and leaking personal data; prosecutors secure detention and a ban on visits

- Published: 2026-07-31T23:28:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202607310360.aspx
- anchor: #n1774190
- Companies mentioned: 台北地検、台北市警察局、警政署、新北地検

A police officer surnamed Liu from the Taipei City Nangang Precinct was rearrested on suspicion of leaking citizens’ personal information to a criminal group led by Guo Zhemin and accepting bribes. A joint investigation by police and prosecutors uncovered new evidence, and the officer was ordered held in custody. The serious case affects public trust in government institutions.

## Chiang Wan-an raises no-confidence motion; Cheng Li-wun says it is a serious matter and hopes the party will continue food safety oversight

- Published: 2026-07-31T23:25:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607310359.aspx
- anchor: #n1774188
- Companies mentioned: TVBS、日本台灣交流協會

Chiang Wan-an proposed a no-confidence motion. Cheng Li-wun said it was a serious matter that required assessing the Taiwan People’s Party’s position and the caucus’s views, and called for food safety oversight to take priority.

Facts:
- Chiang Wan-an proposed a no-confidence motion in connection with the CPC Corporation case.
- Fu Kun-chi said there has been little discussion of a no-confidence motion within the caucus so far.
- A no-confidence motion requires the support of more than half of the legislators to pass.
- Cheng Li-wun denied that the Kuomintang plans to yield its at-large legislative seats to the Taiwan People’s Party.

## Kuo Tien-hsin hits his 8th homer; Dragons hold the edge against the Brothers by capitalizing on key opportunities

- Published: 2026-07-31T23:21:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607310358.aspx
- anchor: #n1774182
- Companies mentioned: 味全龍隊、中信兄弟

Facts:
- His 8th homer of the season
- In the past 12 games
- Won 11 games
- Defeated them 4-2

## Eppley throws 7 scoreless innings as the Rakuten Monkeys win, snapping his personal 7-game losing streak

- Published: 2026-07-31T23:19:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607310357.aspx
- anchor: #n1774180
- Companies mentioned: 楽天モンキーズ、統一ライオンズ、エプラー

Facts:
- 7 scoreless innings
- Won 1-0 in a shutout
- ERA falls to 3.69
- His 2nd win of the season
- Threw a total of 97 pitches
- Recorded 4 strikeouts

## Taipei finds 2 more batches of camellia oil with excessive benzo[a]pyrene; products pulled from shelves and returns accepted

- Published: 2026-07-31T23:16:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202607310356.aspx
- anchor: #n1774181
- Companies mentioned: 高仰三、連淨公司、永豐餘生技股份有限公司、源春製油廠、威加國際股份有限公司、長庚生物科技股份有限公司

Facts:
- Benzo[a]pyrene: 2.4 µg/kg
- A total of 2,349 bottles
- Weijia Company’s warehouse has sealed 790 bottles
- Fines of up to NT$3 million

## New rooftop solar rules take effect on Aug. 1; residences and shops targeted for implementation in the 2nd phase

- Published: 2026-07-31T23:10:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202607310355.aspx
- anchor: #n1774178

Facts:
- Buildings with a floor area of at least 1,000 square meters (about 300 ping)
- Could add about 660,000 kW (660MW) of installed capacity each year
- 這次排除後估計會減少1成左右目標值

## Liu Chi-hung has become more mature on both offense and defense; manager Yeh says the baserunning interference was unavoidable

- Published: 2026-07-31T23:08:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607310354.aspx
- anchor: #n1774179
- Companies mentioned: 味全龍、中信兄弟

CPBL’s 味全龍 defeated 中信兄弟 4-2, with Liu Chi-hung driving in the winning run and being named MVP. Manager Yeh Chun-chang reached the 500-win milestone in his managerial career.

Facts:
- Liu Chi-hung hit a 2-run RBI single in the bottom of the 5th, driving in the game-winning run
- Manager Yeh Chun-chang reached 500 career wins with this victory
- 味全龍 defeated 中信兄弟 4-2

## Hamas: Agrees to peace deal for Palestinians; disarmament to be negotiated

- Published: 2026-07-31T23:06:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607310353.aspx
- anchor: #n1774165

Hamas agreed to a comprehensive peace deal to end the Gaza war, aiming to save civilians and maintain its political influence. The deal involves transferring administrative authority and plans for disarmament, but details remain under negotiation.

## AI concerns ease; Nasdaq opens higher as Amazon surges 12%

- Published: 2026-07-31T23:05:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607310352.aspx
- anchor: #n1774166
- Companies mentioned: Amazon、Apple

Fears over AI investment eased, while Amazon surged 12% on strong cloud business, lifting the Nasdaq at the open.

## Taiwan Lottery 539 Draw No. 115185: 2 jackpot tickets win

- Published: 2026-07-31T23:05:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607310351.aspx
- anchor: #n1774167
- Companies mentioned: 台彩公司

The winning numbers for Taiwan Lottery 539 Draw No. 115185 were announced, with 2 jackpot tickets winning NT$8 million each. This article lists the lottery numbers and prize results.

Facts:
- The winning numbers for Taiwan Lottery 539 Draw No. 115185 were 01, 12, 25, 09 and 26
- 2 jackpot tickets won in Taiwan Lottery 539 Draw No. 115185
- The jackpot prize for Taiwan Lottery 539 is NT$8 million per ticket
- A total of 280 second-prize tickets won in Taiwan Lottery 539, with NT$20,000 per ticket
- The winning number for 3-Star was 139; 126 first-prize tickets won NT$5,000 each
- The winning number for 4-Star was 7198; 19 first-prize tickets won NT$50,000 each

## Taiwan Lottery Lotto Draw No. 115075: No jackpot winner

- Published: 2026-07-31T23:04:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607310350.aspx
- anchor: #n1774164
- Companies mentioned: 台彩

Facts:
- The winning numbers were 44, 11, 20, 33, 34 and 23
- Bonus number 10

## Yeh Chun-chang reaches 500 career wins as manager: Happiness is doing what you love every day

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:57:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607310349.aspx
- anchor: #n1774098
- Companies mentioned: 味全龍隊、中信兄弟

味全龍隊 defeated 中信兄弟 4-2, and manager Yeh Chun-chang reached the 500-win milestone in his managerial career. The win was significant, making Yeh the 3rd manager in CPBL history to achieve the feat.

## German “AI prodigy’s” hedge fund forced to liquidate amid suspected losses on AI investments

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:53:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607310348.aspx
- anchor: #n1774031
- Companies mentioned: Situational Awareness、SK海力士、Adobe、Citadel、美國銀行、高盛、摩根大通、OpenAI、Nebius、晟碟、美光、CoreWeave、哥倫比亞大學

Facts:
- The hedge fund’s assets briefly reached $45 billion in early July
- These 4 stocks have plunged more than 35% since July

## 聯發科 and its Singapore subsidiary’s boards approve acquisition of intangible assets

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:45:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607313008.aspx
- anchor: #n1774029
- Companies mentioned: 聯發科、MediaTek Singapore Pte. Ltd.、Arm Limited、Cadence Design Systems Limited、Synopsys InternationalLimited

Facts:
- Total amount reaches NT$3.317 billion
- Spending NT$2.162 billion
- About US$67.25 million
- Spending NT$1.155 billion
- About US$35.91 million
- 聯發科’s second-quarter revenue was NT$152.183 billion
- Up 2% quarter-on-quarter
- Gross margin was 46.2%
- Down 0.1 percentage points from Q1
- Net income attributable to the parent company was NT$24.335 billion
- Up 0.7% quarter-on-quarter
- Earnings per share were NT$15.28

## Trump: If Democrats win, the US could see a repeat of Spain’s migrant crisis

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:43:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202607310347.aspx
- anchor: #n1774027
- Companies mentioned: Fox News

Former President Trump cited the migrant crisis unfolding in Ceuta, Spain, and warned that the United States would face a similar crisis if Democrats win. The remarks are part of his election strategy and urge vigilance over immigration policy.

## 鈺齊-KY’s Indonesian subsidiary approves construction of a factory on company-owned land

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:42:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607313007.aspx
- anchor: #n1774026
- Companies mentioned: 鈺齊-KY、PT. SUN BRIGHT LESTARI、PT. PILAR TEGUH UTAMA

Facts:
- Total investment of US$26.774 million
- June revenue of NT$2.024 billion
- Up 15.45% year over year
- Revenue of NT$8.933 billion in the first half of the year
- After-tax net profit attributable to the parent company: NT$357 million
- Basic earnings per share of NT$1.78

## Proposed sale of World Cup stake sparks public outrage; UK PM Starmer says FIFA president is unfit for the job

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:38:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607310346.aspx
- anchor: #n1774020
- Companies mentioned: FIFA、FIFA Forward Enterprise、英國首相、英凡提諾、柯德洛、美國足球協會、亞洲足球聯盟、歐洲足球總會、中北美洲及加勒比海足球協會

Facts:
- FIFA plans to establish a semi-private subsidiary, FIFA Forward Enterprise（FFE）, valued at US$20 billion
- Hopes to raise $4.2 billion through “carefully selecting long-term investors”

## Tzu Chi provides beds and partitions to protect privacy for disaster evacuees in Kumamoto shelters

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:37:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202607310345.aspx
- anchor: #n1774021
- Companies mentioned: 中華航空

The Tzu Chi Foundation is providing free Huifu beds and partition supplies to earthquake-hit areas in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. The supplies will be delivered to disaster victims with the cooperation of 中華航空.

Facts:
- The Tzu Chi Foundation will provide Kumamoto Prefecture with 148 Fuhui beds and 40 sets of Fuhui partitions.
- Relief supplies will be shipped to Japan with free delivery by 中華航空.
- The Fuhui partitions are made of recycled plastic and combine fire resistance with privacy.

## 台灣風力發電產業協會 offers 4 recommendations, urges government to stabilize market mechanisms

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:33:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202607310344.aspx
- anchor: #n1774018
- Companies mentioned: 台灣風力發電產業協會、哥本哈根基礎建設基金、世紀風電、東元電機、西門子歌美颯

Facts:
- At least 75% relies on bank financing
- Through a 20-year operations and maintenance contract

## 台北羽球公開賽 周天成、林俊易攜手晉男單4強

- Published: 2026-07-31T22:28:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202607310343.aspx
- anchor: #n1774019
- Companies mentioned: BWF、台北羽球公開賽

Facts:
- World No. 6 Chou Tien-chen
- 21-year-old Wang Yu-kai
- In July, after a 14-year gap
- Took 64 minutes
