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Taiwanese actor 班鐵翔 praised for his performance, wins at France's Arles Short Film Festival Published 2026-08-01 17:03 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Among 21 films in competition An ancient Roman theater with a 2,000-year history Companies mentioned：班鐵翔、普羅旺斯－馬賽演員協會、李念修、文化部駐法國台灣文化中心、卡爾梅、金士傑、楊貴媚、謝文明、劉琬琳、林君昵、黃邦銓、林羿綺
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Youth protests push Indian government to soften stance; Modi says he is willing to forgive those who spoke disrespectfully Published 2026-08-01 17:03 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Modi, 75 Modi's ruling party has 9.6 million followers on Instagram Original 5月才成立的CJP追蹤人數已突破2600萬 Companies mentioned：Meta、X、Instagram
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Heat wave coincides with Swiss National Day; people head to the mountains to cool off and celebrate with flags Published 2026-08-01 16:57 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Switzerland marks its 735th National Day today Today's high is just 24 degrees Revenue is only 10% to 15% of what it was in previous years Companies mentioned：瑞士廣播電視台（SRF）
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三民運動中心 opens; Chen Chi-mai urges public to make good use of flagship sports hub Published 2026-08-01 16:52 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Built at a cost of NT$765 million Received about NT$200 million in central government funding Total floor area of about 8,639 square meters Companies mentioned：三民運動中心、HYROX Training Club X
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2026 Taiwan Literature Creation Awards presented; 李靜慧 says different voices are being heard Published 2026-08-01 16:50 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The Taiwan Literature Creation Awards over nearly 20 years 9 first-prize winners Companies mentioned：文化部、台灣文學館
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Han Kuang exercises begin Aug. 5; Tainan's reserve servicemen's counseling center helps reservists from the 137th Brigade report for duty Published 2026-08-01 16:42 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Han Kuang No. 42 Tongxin 36 Companies mentioned：陸軍步兵137旅、台南市後備指揮部、南市東區後備軍人輔導中心
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張政禹 keeps Gold Glove goal in mind, thanks his children for teaching him to slow down Published 2026-08-01 16:41 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Played 63 games at shortstop in the first team Played 17 games at second base Played 3 games at third base Companies mentioned：味全龍隊、中信兄弟
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台灣前進陣線 holds fundraising dinner in Taichung, hopes to become a new choice for a third force Published 2026-08-01 16:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：台灣前進陣線、時代力量、小民參政歐巴桑聯盟、台灣基進、台灣綠黨
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Rising operating costs prompt 上海地鐵 to consider fare hike, its first in 21 years Published 2026-08-01 16:32 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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上海地鐵 considers raising fares for the first time in 21 years 上海地鐵's base fare is RMB 2 Base fare adjusted to RMB 3 Initial fare covers 6 kilometers After 6 kilometers, fare rises by 1 yuan for every additional 10 kilometers 昆明地鐵 introduces new fares after 13 years 重慶地鐵 has not changed fares in 20 years Companies mentioned：上海地鐵、交通與發展政策研究所（ITDP）、上觀新聞、經濟觀察報、中國經營報、昆明地鐵、重慶地鐵
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New foreign pitcher Jack continues to be evaluated over longer outings; Wang Chien-ming says he looks a bit like 李博登 Published 2026-08-01 16:31 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Pitched 3 scoreless innings Threw 45 pitches over 3 innings Gave up 2 hits Recorded 5 strikeouts Fastest pitch: 143 kilometers per hour His fastest pitch in game action this year has reached 150 kilometers per hour Signed 26-year-old left-hander Jack, a member of Australia's team at this year's World Baseball Classic (WBC) Companies mentioned：中信兄弟、統一7-ELEVEn獅隊
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Criminal Investigation Bureau: Fraud rings exploit convenience-store-to-convenience-store shipping in a new scam Published 2026-08-01 16:27 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Losses exceed NT$4 million Was instructed to send about NT$6 million through 超商 store-to-store shipping Companies mentioned：超商
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陳彥博 wins overall title at a stage race in Kyrgyzstan's 200-kilometer mountain ultramarathon Published 2026-08-01 16:26 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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37 hours, 13 minutes and 57 seconds Total distance: 200 kilometers Cumulative elevation gain and loss exceeded 21,000 meters A high-altitude peak reaching 3,898 meters As many as 7 people withdrew early Companies mentioned：中央社
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Greece battles wildfires on multiple fronts as conditions finally improve in France and Spain Published 2026-08-01 16:26 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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More than 70 fires broke out across Greece today On Crete, an island in the Mediterranean, firefighters are still battling a blaze along a 15-kilometer front Of more than 220,000 residents evacuated, 144,000 have been able to return home About 1,000 local residents have returned home About 7,000 residents still cannot return home Original
At 85, 方惠子 opens art exhibition, saying painting keeps people healthy, long-lived and radiant Published 2026-08-01 16:23 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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85 years old More than 20 years ago Through Aug. 29 Companies mentioned：方惠子、竹崎文化藝術基金會、衛福部嘉義醫院、嘉義市青溪新文藝學會、王雙寬、吳燈錫、王宏一、中央社
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商圈 subsidy budget cut? KMT lawmakers say not a penny was cut and conditions for unfreezing funds are lenient Published 2026-08-01 16:17 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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經濟部's NT$150 million total budget for the Market District Economy Revitalization Grants and Subsidies program The original proposal to cut NT$15 million and freeze NT$15 million Revised to freeze NT$30 million Companies mentioned：國民黨、經濟部、中央社、自由時報、立法院
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Missing for half a year, mother of prominent U.S. anchor; kidnappers leave note apologizing for her death Published 2026-08-01 16:11 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Missing for 6 months 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie Released 2 suspected ransom notes allegedly sent to local TV stations on Feb. 2 and Feb. 6, respectively Bitcoin worth millions of dollars After U.S. media first disclosed the contents of the 2 notes in June this year Companies mentioned：NBC、NBC News、今日秀、Bitcoin
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Supporting military operations in the Middle East, first U.S. aerial refueling aircraft arrive in Bulgaria Published 2026-08-01 16:11 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Up to 8 U.S. Air Force KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft 250 personnel equipped with personal weapons and ammunition, as well as airport equipment Companies mentioned：北大西洋公約組織、欧州連合、真実社群、保加利亞新聞社、伊朗通訊社
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Huang Chong-ren dies; Gong Ming-hsin: Push to sell fab to 美光 during his lifetime was an important contribution Published 2026-08-01 16:04 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：力積電、美光
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8 teams face off to compete for Taiwan’s strongest gym title; winner heads to Egypt for the final Published 2026-08-01 15:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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8 teams face off The final lasts 40 minutes A professional coach might be able to lift 120 kilograms Companies mentioned：Red Bull、力煉空間、L7 Lian CrossFit
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Money-laundering conviction of former Peruvian President Ollanta Humala overturned; released Published 2026-08-01 15:42 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Sentenced to 15 years for money laundering Group agrees to pay $3.5 billion in fines Paid at least $29 million in bribes to Peruvian officials Companies mentioned：奧德布雷契、藤森惠子、托雷多、畢斯卡拉、卡斯蒂約、艾瑞迪亞、埃斯帕
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Taoyuan Pearl Coast International Music Festival kicks off; Guan Yu procession takes place on opening night Published 2026-08-01 15:42 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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About 2,000 motorcycle parking spaces provided 8:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 10 p.m. Buses run about every 15 minutes Companies mentioned：桃園市政府觀光旅遊局、周湯豪、盧廣仲、玖壹壹、桃園鐵玫瑰熱音賞、桃園客運、中央社
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華爾街日報: Warsh floats idea of reducing number of Federal Reserve rate-setting meetings Published 2026-08-01 15:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The committee holds 8 meetings a year in Washington Brief discussion focused on whether holding only 6 meetings a year would be beneficial 聯邦公開市場委員會 must meet at least 4 times a year The Fed’s schedule of 8 meetings a year dates back to 1981 Companies mentioned：聯邦準備理事會、聯邦公開市場委員會、華爾街日報、紐約時報
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0726-0801 Week in Review Published 2026-08-01 15:38 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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As for evacuation, 229 shelters were opened in Kumamoto Prefecture, and 9,228 people sought refuge About 60,000 migrants arrived in the past 24 hours Spanish authorities have found 57 bodies at the border Renowned Japanese mystery novelist Keigo Higashino died of colorectal cancer on July 23 at age 68 More than 325,000 people were forced to flee 輝達 in talks to provide about $250 billion in financing guarantees for OpenAI 21-year-old suspect 伯勞特 shot and killed Original 英格蘭5、6月因熱浪超額死亡2877人 First half of 2026 Companies mentioned：日本製紙、永旺（AEON）、華爾街日報、OpenAI、輝達、奧多比（Adobe）、CrowdStrike、Hugging Face、戴爾科技、台積電、信驊、東京威力、力積電、力捷電腦、力晶、新日光、晶相光電、力旺、愛普
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Hsinchu City Indigenous Cultural Exhibition opens, promoting heritage and diverse exchange Published 2026-08-01 15:32 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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新竹市政府, from today through the 9th Indigenous Peoples’ Day on August 1 Companies mentioned：新竹市政府、中央社
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Control Yuan and NCC both face leadership vacancies; Cho Jung-tai urges Legislature to normalize confirmation hearings Published 2026-08-01 15:31 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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6th-term Control Yuan members In its 20 years since establishment 7 NCC commissioner nominees Companies mentioned：監察院、NCC、國家通訊傳播委員會、行政院、立法院、總統府
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Employers who refuse workers’ voluntary pension contributions to face late fees starting in August Published 2026-08-01 15:28 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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At least 6% of monthly wages set aside as workers’ pension contributions Workers can also voluntarily contribute up to 6% of their monthly wages to their accounts A 30-day reconsideration period after the first deposit allows one change to the chosen payout option A late fee of 3% of the required contribution is added for each day overdue Applications for education and living allowances for children of unemployed workers open 2 times a year Companies mentioned：勞動部、勞工保險局
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Huang Kuo-chang: Blue-White cooperation in Tainan will show residents a new direction Published 2026-08-01 15:26 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：台灣民眾黨、中國國民黨、民主進步黨
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Mayasa Taguchi reaches mixed doubles final at Taipei Open; signature sweet smile wins fans Published 2026-08-01 15:23 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Mayasa Taguchi, just 20 years old Currently ranked 19th in the world Companies mentioned：中央社、台北羽球公開賽
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Penghu honors exemplary fathers, praising their quiet, steadfast support in protecting their families Published 2026-08-01 15:14 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The county has 20 exemplary fathers this year, including Hung Wen-chuan Companies mentioned：福朋喜來登酒店
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Tai Ji Men celebrates 60th anniversary; Hsu Kuo-yung presents vase on behalf of 賴總統, wishing it continued success Published 2026-08-01 15:13 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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太極門氣功養生學會 holds opening ceremony today for its 60th anniversary celebration From Tai Ji Men’s founding in 1966 to 2026 Companies mentioned：太極門氣功養生學會、民進黨、賴總統、洪道子、賴索托前總理、厄瓜多前總統、馬紹爾群島共和國駐台大使、匈牙利貿易辦事處
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AI and unmanned business opportunities boost Kaohsiung franchise expo, promoting low-cost entrepreneurship Published 2026-08-01 15:10 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Bringing together nearly 200 booths Expected to generate more than NT$1.2 billion in business opportunities Create more than 3,000 jobs Taiwan has 15,969 bubble tea shops Kaohsiung City has 3,043 Kaohsiung’s bubble tea sales exceeded NT$8.9 billion in 2025 Companies mentioned：台灣連鎖加盟促進協會、白色旋風
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陳其邁: Faking the voices of the president or 蔣萬安 is wrong; urges prosecutors to investigate quickly Published 2026-08-01 15:08 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Companies mentioned：陳其邁、蔣萬安、黃偉哲、賴清德、王定宇、民主進步黨、內政部警政署刑事警察局、台灣台北地方檢察署
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TAIEX futures fell 1,077 points in overnight trading; analysts say this could weigh on Taiwan stocks next Monday Published 2026-08-01 15:07 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Taiwan stocks surged 3,186.45 points on July 31 Closed at 43119.75 points Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 276.97 points Up 0.53% S&P 500 rose 52.09 points Up 0.7% Nasdaq Composite rose 251.68 points Up 1% Philadelphia Semiconductor Index rose 8.087 points Up 0.07% 台積電 American depositary receipts (ADRs) rose $0.94 Rose Companies mentioned：亞馬遜、台積電、SK海力士
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Bipartisan U.S. delegation backs Taiwan; President Lai gives “Han Kuang exclusive gifts” Published 2026-08-01 15:04 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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The military’s Han Kuang exercises are set to take place from August 5 to 14 Companies mentioned：義美、國防部
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Cabinet: Back payment of public-sector pension adjustments is up to the respective disbursing agencies; their authority is respected Published 2026-08-01 14:58 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Cumulative pay increases reached 14.7% Professional allowances increased by NT$2,000 and supervisory allowances increased by NT$2,000 A further 4% across-the-board pay raise was implemented Public servants’ pay is expected to rise by a further 5.88% to 9.88% next year Additional annual expenditure of about NT$14.6 billion Volunteer military service allowances increased by about 30% to 50% Combat unit allowances increased by about 133% to 140% Companies mentioned：行政院、考試院、銓敘部、立法院、司法院、憲法法庭、國軍
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Yang Dai-kang says health was key to retirement decision; breaks down in surprised tears at sight of Atsunori Inaba Published 2026-08-01 14:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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39-year-old player based in Japan 2005 high school draft After the 2016 season Moved to another team in 2017 Went to in 2022 Returned to in 2024 21-year professional baseball career 1,322 games played 1,164 hits 141 successful stolen bases Won the Pacific League stolen base title in 2013 Won 4 career Outfield Gold Glove Awards Companies mentioned：北海道日本火腿鬥士隊、讀賣巨人隊、Oisix新潟天鵝之皇隊
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聯合國 secretary-general warns El Niño is intensifying，urges people not to add fuel to the fire on Earth Published 2026-08-01 14:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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Average sea surface temperatures are currently 3 degrees Celsius above normal Companies mentioned：聯合國、世界氣象組織
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New US visa rules set to take effect for 50 countries，with security deposits of up to NT$630,000 Published 2026-08-01 14:50 ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
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50 countries Up to US$20,000 About NT$630,000 5000 U.S. dollars US$10,000 Up to US$15,000 30 African countries Aug. 3 Companies mentioned：アメリカ国務院、アメリカ国土安全部、アメリカ財政部、路透社、中央社、川普
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[Limited-time offer] Up to 35% off! ORICO magnetic-attach 5-bay HDD enclosure on sale now—90TB capacity, 5Gbps high-speed transfer, and easy, tool-free drive swaps Published 2026-08-01 17:41 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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90TB capacity Up to 5Gbps ￥10,584 ￥16,699 Companies mentioned：ORICO、Amazon
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Heatwave or not, the gift of flowers must go on: Nagano florist launches flower gift tickets for 8,800 yen, redeemable in 6 installments Published 2026-08-01 17:40 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Original 1回1,650円相当のお花と6回交換できる The number of customers enjoying flowers at home has grown about 1.5 times compared with 2019 1,100 yen less than the regular price Companies mentioned：株式会社ヌボー生花店、ヌボーエール、ヌボーアトレ、ヌボーラブル
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Opening August 6 (Thu.): 9 universities from across Japan gather in Niigata for the 12th Next-Generation Development University Baseball Summer League, organized by students Published 2026-08-01 17:37 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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The tournament features 9 universities from across Japan Distributed to about 3,900 elementary school students in Sanjo City 22 students are on the planning team Companies mentioned：株式会社丸富、パール金属株式会社、三条市立大学、慶應義塾大学、明治大学、早稲田大学、駒澤大学
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A photobook capturing Yuki Inoue’s “past” and “future,” whose appearance in “Kaze, Kaoru” has made headlines, goes on sale! “I approached the shoot while thinking a lot about everything since my debut.” Published 2026-08-01 17:33 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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List price: 4,000 yen A photobook commemorating his 30th birthday Created over a period of 2 years Companies mentioned：東京ニュース通信社、NHK、FCバルセロナ
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[TVer] The anime “Detective Conan” streams all 37 episodes of “Memories of Love Woven Together! Family Selection,” themed around family, free of charge at 1 episode per day Published 2026-08-01 17:10 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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All 37 episodes 30th anniversary in 2026 August 1, 2026 (Sat.)–September 13, 2026 (Sun.) Charity T-shirt: 2,200 yen (tax included) Clear files: 400 yen each (tax included) Face towel: 1,600 yen (tax included) Tote bag: 2,000 yen (tax included) Acrylic keychain: 800 yen (tax included) Die-cut sticker: 400 yen (tax included) Mirror: 600 yen (tax included) Folding umbrella: 3,500 yen (tax included) Companies mentioned：TVer、読売テレビ、日本テレビ、小学館、週刊少年サンデー、24時間テレビ、SixTONES、ちゃんみな
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Is “aromatherapy = relaxation” outdated? Shigenaga of the aromatherapy pioneer 生活の木 explores fragrance as “knowledge that enriches life,” through the lenses of history, culture, science, philosophy and well-being. Reservations for “Aromatherapy as Liberal Arts” open today! Published 2026-08-01 17:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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To be published at bookstores nationwide on August 31, 2026 (Mon.) Price: 1,800 yen plus tax Format: 四六判 / 208 pages Companies mentioned：株式会社游藝舎、株式会社生活の木、Tree of Life Hotel、原宿表参道欅会
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With a track record of 4,020 submissions, Wataya Besso opens entries for the 4th Sanpuku Literary Award on August 1! Published 2026-08-01 17:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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The 4th Sanpuku Literary Award in 2026 Length: no more than 2,000 characters Companies mentioned：株式会社和多屋別荘、BOOKS&TEA 三服
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[瀬戸市 × PoliPoli Gov] Seeking ideas from inside and outside the city for “dreams to fulfill in 瀬戸市” ahead of its 100th anniversary Published 2026-08-01 17:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Entries close on September 10, 2026 (Thu.) Entry period: from August 1, 2026 (Sat.) Entry period: ... through 23:59 on September 10, 2026 (Thu.) 瀬戸市 will mark the 100th anniversary of its municipal establishment on October 1, 2029. Companies mentioned：瀬戸市、株式会社PoliPoli、PoliPoli Gov
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REJECT’s Fortnite division players Taro, tomat and Mofu advance to the Grand Finals of FNCS 2026 Major 2: Asia Published 2026-08-01 17:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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August 1 (Sat.) and 2 (Sun.), 2026 Total prize pool exceeding 10 billion yen Only 40 teams worldwide will be selected Companies mentioned：REJECT、Fortnite Champion Series、Esports World Cup
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Japan’s largest cosplay events, Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Fest 2026, will run for 3 days from October 30 to November 1. It will be 5 years since the event last included Halloween day. Enako confirmed as a special guest. Published 2026-08-01 17:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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161,000 visitors About 400 cosplayers Aged 18 or older The official X account has 2.48 million followers Instagram has 2.51 million followers Companies mentioned：株式会社ドワンゴ、株式会社アニメイト、株式会社ハコスタ、株式会社サンシャインシティ、豊島区、池袋ハロウィンコスプレフェス実行委員会
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Limited-time ★5 Mika and ★5 Amaterasu arrive in DMM GAMES’ “Ayakashi Rumble!” A limited-time Demon Siege event where players can obtain ★5 Ai is also underway! Published 2026-08-01 17:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Normal attack critical damage +750% Ultimate skill Spirit Power cost -10% Ultimate skill Spirit Power cost reduced by an additional 5% August 1, 2026, 0:00 Through August 14, 2026, 11:59 After maintenance ends on July 30, 2026 Through August 14, 2026, 4:59 Through August 21, 2026, 11:59 Companies mentioned：DMM GAMES、合同会社EXNOA、テクロス
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Supporting areas affected by the Kumamoto earthquake by offering generators and portable power supplies at 50% of the regular price Published 2026-08-01 17:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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50% of the regular rental price Magnitude 7.1 earthquake Maximum seismic intensity of 7 Original 通常1日料金：8,800円（税込） Disaster-area support price: 4,400 yen (tax included) Original 通常1日料金：6,600円（税込） Disaster-area support price: 3,300 yen (tax included) Companies mentioned：株式会社ポイントイェス、気象庁
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ホーランド アメリカ ライン begins sales of European cruises aboard ザイデルダム following extensive renovations; 2028 itineraries visit the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Iceland and Greenland Published 2026-08-01 16:57 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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The company’s 153-year history 2028 European season itineraries 21-night Iceland and Greenland crossing cruise Companies mentioned：ホーランド アメリカ ライン、ザイデルダム
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うまいもんドットコム celebrates its 25th anniversary today Published 2026-08-01 16:50 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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25th anniversary Launched on August 1, 2001 Companies mentioned：うまいもんドットコム、株式会社 食文化、築地市場ドットコム、豊洲市場ドットコム
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沖縄県商工会議所青年部連合会 kicks off fiscal Reiwa 8 and holds its 43rd regular general meeting Published 2026-08-01 16:45 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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5 local chapters in Okinawa Prefecture About 300 young business leaders The 44th National Leaders Training Conference Companies mentioned：沖縄県商工会議所青年部連合会、日本商工会議所青年部、株式会社いずみ、セレモニーホール泉、お葬式のいずみ会館、琉球銀行
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“もじソナ®” turns paper learning materials into digital resources instantly. Launching “もじソナ Challenge,” offering free learning materials and digital gifts! Published 2026-08-01 16:45 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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More than 30 types of free digital learning materials Digital gift worth 200 yen Digital gift worth 500 yen 6 days of study habits At least 15 days of study Monthly fee: 2,200 yen, tax included ¥1,100, including tax Companies mentioned：株式会社Nanka、もじソナ®
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“One message sharing your thoughts” reaches classrooms around the world: Nakayoshi Gakuen’s mutual education featured in YKK group magazine “NEIGHBOR” Published 2026-08-01 16:42 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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12 schools in Nepal’s Lumbini Province August 2026 issue Vol.630 Companies mentioned：YKK、YKK AP、株式会社千広企画、特定非営利活動法人なかよし学園プロジェクト、JICA、朝日新聞
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‘Personal Market Capitalization’: First book by a president who transferred a business while a student and experienced M&A at 28 [Reservations open at 18:00 on Saturday, August 1] Published 2026-08-01 16:41 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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¥1,600 before tax 5 winners selected by lottery Companies mentioned：トレカプロ株式会社、游藝舎、Amazon
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[Gamagori, Aichi Prefecture] A rare venue in Aichi Prefecture with all 3 features event organizers love: seating for up to 406, bring-your-own BBQ permitted, and 3-hour seating time! Seaside barbecue venue Seaside Magic opens group reservations for fall 2026! Published 2026-08-01 16:34 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Seated capacity of up to 406 3-hour seating time 11 bookings, 1,631 people in total Groups of 300–400 people Groups of around 360 people Companies mentioned：ウッドデザインパーク株式会社、SEA SIDE MAGIC inラグーナ蒲郡（シーサイドマジック）
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Original ノジマTリーグ 2026-2027 公式戦 8月1日開催 九州カリーナ vs 京都カグヤライズ 試合結果 Published 2026-08-01 16:33 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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“Break out of your shell!”: 2 days at a summer tennis camp challenged by junior players Published 2026-08-01 16:30 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Original 期間：2026年7月27日(月) - 7月28日(火) Day 1 / ITC Kobe Indoor Tennis School (Nagata Ward, Kobe) Gather on site at 12:30 Day 2 / ITC Univer Kobe Tennis Club (Nishi Ward, Kobe) Dismissal on site at 16:00 Companies mentioned：ITCテニススクール、SDCグループ、株式会社ITC、マナーキッズプロジェクト兵庫支部
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Original ノジマＴリーグ 2026-2027 公式戦 8月1日開催 日本ペイントマレッツ vs 日本生命レッドエルフ 試合結果 Published 2026-08-01 16:26 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Hotel staff are rapidly getting better with numbers. Hotel-focused AI agent “JOINTPOOL AI” officially launches Published 2026-08-01 16:20 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Original 有料版は1法人あたり月額48,000円 Original 1名あたり月額880円 Accounts with AI advice: ¥1,980 per month Effective monthly cost: ¥24,000 Companies mentioned：株式会社nariiz、JOINTPOOL
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More than 100 players from 15 countries and regions gather in Aso, Kumamoto, for the World Guandan Club Presidents’ Tournament and international tournament Published 2026-08-01 16:12 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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The federation designates June 15 each year as “World Guandan Day” To date, approximately 500 people from approximately 110 universities have registered to participate or expressed interest in participating Companies mentioned：伊泰達株式会社、伊泰達グローバル掼蛋マインドスポーツ連盟、東京スター銀行、大和証券、開心麻花グループ、株式会社ポイントイェス
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Recruiting participants for the 44th Ibusuki Nanohana Marathon starting August 1! Published 2026-08-01 16:02 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Approximately 10 million rapeseed flowers in bloom Japan’s No. 1 longest time limit for a race: 8 hours 6,545 finishers 1,214 participants aged 60 and over 18.5% 96 years old Japan’s No. 1 slowest average time (5:35:09) Japan’s No. 1 highest proportion finishing after 6 hours (37.9%) 16:00 (4 p.m.) Participant limit: 30 people Participation fee: ¥10,000 per person Companies mentioned：公益社団法人 指宿市観光協会、㈱JTB、あいおいニッセイ同和損保、㈱ディ
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Original 横尾忠則氏奉納作品を西陣織で極限まで再現 御朱印帳「スサノオ」が10周年を機に全面刷新 Published 2026-08-01 16:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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10 years since its debut Limited to 100 books Hatsuho offering: ¥5,000 Companies mentioned：鎮守氷川神社、横尾忠則、世界文化社、Bigin特別編集、埼玉県
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More than half say “NO” to charges for using residential roads! Strong opposition to malicious acquisition Published 2026-08-01 16:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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There is no need to pay a usage fee Not sure Too expensive I think it is a reasonable amount I think it is cheap Number of valid responses Third parties acting maliciously for financial gain should not be allowed to acquire the road It is a residential road, so there is no need to pay even if it is private property I want to know the law on whether there is an obligation to pay I would consider paying if it were genuinely necessary for maintenance I might accept it if told there is an obligation to pay, but I am not convinced Companies mentioned：株式会社ドリームプランニング、負動産買取センター
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Original 【英会話レッスン回数無制限】場所を問わず、世界とつながるオンライン英会話「ネイティブキャンプ」、ユーザー数410万人を突破 Published 2026-08-01 16:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Surpasses 4.1 million users Instructors from more than 140 countries around the world More than 15,000 instructors offering a rich variety from around the world More than 32,000 rich learning materials 80 million lessons to date ¥1,980 family plan (tax included) Companies mentioned：株式会社ネイティブキャンプ、ネイティブキャンプ、ネイティブキャンプ英会話、ネイティブキャンプ キッズ、ネイティブキャンプ ビジネス、Native Camp Japanese、ネイティブキャンプ留学
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Original 【夏祭りイベント】8月29日（土）、30日（日）栃木県那須塩原市・JR黒磯駅前広場にて＜食と音楽＞のお祭り「黒磯日用夜市」開催！ Published 2026-08-01 15:45 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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About 75 minutes from Tokyo by Shinkansen Approximately 40 carefully selected food vendors from inside and outside the prefecture will gather at the main attraction, the food stalls Every year, more than 7,000 visitors from inside and outside the prefecture attend over the 2 days, making the event a great success Admission: ¥2,000 music charge Companies mentioned：黒磯日用夜市実行委員会、黒磯カルチャークラブ、那須塩原市、一般社団法人カンバス・アートまちづくり協会、株式会社TANZEN、真心ブラザーズ、曽我部恵一、優河 with 魔法バンド、グソクムズ、HIMI、どんぐりず、小原綾斗とフランチャイズオーナー、MIZ、T字路s、吾妻光良トリオ、おかもとえみ、copa salvo、Row Hoo、THE KILLER STONE、STEAM ENGINE、ザ・おめでたズ、踊ってばかりの国、Ryu Matsuyama、良夢音、眞名子新、思い出野郎Aチーム、Saboten Neon House、豊と良治、ZENSHYO、RIP SLYME、RYO-Z、上野恒星
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[FC Osaka] Notice of gold partner agreement with 株式会社朝日広告社 Published 2026-08-01 15:30 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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[NEW OPEN] BACCA’s flagship store opens at NEWoMan Shinjuku on Tuesday, August 4 | トゥモローランド Published 2026-08-01 15:24 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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PRICE: ¥27,500 (tax included) Companies mentioned：トゥモローランド、BACCA、HAZE
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Osamu Suzuki × Kei Tanaka: installment 4 in the series! Stage play “Mom, It’s a Love Song.” opens! Published 2026-08-01 15:24 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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SS seats: ¥12,000 S seats: ¥11,000 A seats: ¥9,000 Companies mentioned：株式会社トライストーン・エンタテイメント、株式会社ディライト・エンタテイメント、スラッシュパイル、キョードーメディアス
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Make every day with your pet more fun! August issue of “Pets Tokyo Newspaper” published Published 2026-08-01 15:08 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Pets Tokyo Gotokuji Store No. 1, which reopened in August 2026 Companies mentioned：Pets Tokyo株式会社、Lehman Holdings株式会社、LOOTaDOG
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Original FRITZ HANSEN アルネ・ヤコブセンの知られざる名作「Tongue Chair」が復刻。世界で唯一、日本で発売 Published 2026-08-01 15:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Price | ¥65,780 (tax included) Companies mentioned：FRITZ HANSEN、アルネ・ヤコブセン、ACTUS
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Sanipack’s official character “Kamome no Sunny” makes its first appearance at Yuru Verse 2026, one of Japan’s largest festivals for cute mascots! Published 2026-08-01 15:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Original 1日1回投票ができる 1 PT is automatically added for every ¥1,000 (before tax) spent Companies mentioned：日本サニパック株式会社、伊藤忠商事株式会社、Amazon
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The “The Villainous Family’s Beloved Daughter, Reincarnated as a Yakuza Lady in an Otome Game” POP-UP STORE opens today! Packed with goods featuring the latest illustrations! [At Shibuya Sakura Stage through Sunday, August 9] Published 2026-08-01 15:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Series sales surpass 450,000 copies! (print + digital) ・Diorama acrylic stand: ¥2,420 (tax included) ・Foil-stamped postcard: ¥550 (tax included) ・Can badge set: ¥1,100 (tax included) ・Trading can badges (6 designs): ¥660 each (tax included) Mascot keychain (Francesca) 3,850 yen (tax included) Mascot keychain (Leonardo) 3,850 yen (tax included) Embroidered handkerchief 2,200 yen (tax included) Purchase requirement: Available exclusively to customers who purchase goods totaling 3,300 yen (tax included) or more Companies mentioned：株式会社TOブックス、TO POP-UP
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Mitsuo Tatsukawa, formerly of 広島東洋カープ, appears in a new commercial for Seed Pure contact lenses Published 2026-08-01 15:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Original 1箱32枚入り Contact lens research began in 1951 Founded in 1957 70th anniversary next year More than 50 countries and regions Companies mentioned：株式会社シード、広島テレビ、広島東洋カープ
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[Starting August 1] Take on the challenge with your own smile and the electricity you generate by pedaling! Okegawa Summer Big Triangle: Why not get involved in your community this summer? Published 2026-08-01 15:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Held for 1 month from August 1 (Saturday) to August 31 (Monday), 2026 Companies mentioned：株式会社東洋、桶川市商工会、道の駅べに花の郷おけがわ、エブリデイとれトレ屋 桶川店
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Baseball legend Masumi Kuwata to provide pitching instruction! “NPB Farm League Interleague Game: Noto Reconstruction Support Game: Oisix Niigata Albirex BC vs. 読売ジャイアンツ—Opening Pitch Showdown!!” set to be held Published 2026-08-01 15:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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オイシックス新潟アルビレックス・ベースボール・クラブ will host 読売ジャイアンツ on September 15, 2026 (Tuesday) Companies mentioned：17LIVE株式会社、オイシックス新潟アルビレックス・ベースボール・クラブ、読売ジャイアンツ、オイシックス・ラ・大地 株式会社
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[FC大阪] 株式会社ミツウロコヴェッセル関西 signs Platinum Partner agreement Published 2026-08-01 15:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Companies mentioned：株式会社ミツウロコヴェッセル関西、FC大阪、株式会社F.C.大阪
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ABEMA to broadcast the 2026-27 ブンデスリーガ season! Free live coverage every matchweek, focusing on games featuring Japanese players including Ritsu Doan, Yuito Suzuki and newcomer Keisuke Goto Published 2026-08-01 15:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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ブンデスリーガ2026-27 Sunday, August 23, 3:20 a.m. Saturday, August 29, Japan time 1,180 yen per month 680 yen per month Companies mentioned：ABEMA、ブンデスリーガ、フランクフルト、フライブルク、マインツ、バイエルン・ミュンヘン、ドルムント、バイエルン
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A total of 170 “favorite” menu items come together! The “Marui Summer Favorite Gourmet Grand Prix” will determine the summer’s No. 1 recommended gourmet pick! Published 2026-08-01 15:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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About 170 recommended menu items have been entered A coupon worth 200 yen, redeemable at participating shops A 5,000-yen gift certificate redeemable at all マルイ・モディ stores Original 2026年8月1日（土）～8月16日（日） August 1, 2026 (Sat)–August 31 (Mon) Companies mentioned：株式会社丸井、マルイ・モディ、カフェ・ド・クリエ、フロプレステージュ、PRESS BUTTER SAND、おだしもん、Merci life organics
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Orders open for collaboration items from 『にじさんじ』 and “A:code”!! Available through “AMNIBUS,” which sells original anime and manga goods Published 2026-08-01 15:00 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Price: 6,050 yen each (tax included) Price: 550 yen each (tax included) Price: 275 yen each (tax included) Companies mentioned：株式会社アルマビアンカ、AMNIBUS、A:code、にじさんじ
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IJOOZ株式会社 supports the release of a documentary about “Ⅲ ARTMAN-CELL,” an art competition for students nationwide Published 2026-08-01 14:51 ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
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Approximately 70 hours of recorded footage Companies mentioned：IJOOZ株式会社、株式会社アートチューンズ
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New challenge for China's homegrown AI chips！US mulls ban on RISC-V，potentially subjecting open-source chip architecture to export controls Published 2026-08-01 16:10 ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
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Representatives from China accounted for five of the seats Companies mentioned：RISC-V、ARM、加州大學柏克萊分校、中國國產 GPU 廠商、RISC-V 國際組織
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Taiwan stocks stage their wildest rally ever！A look at 18 active and passive ETFs that all hit limit-up，including 0050 and 00981A Published 2026-08-01 16:06 ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
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A total of 18 active and passive Taiwan equity ETFs across the market all closed at the limit-up Closed at a market price of NT$102.85 The cumulative gain so far this year has reached 59.96% Cumulative gains reached 80.19% Followed by 77.85% The cumulative gain this year also topped 7 tenths，reaching 72.77% The actual gain in net asset value was only about 8.86% The gap between their gains created a premium of 1.14% 00981A also had a premium of 1.04% on 7/31 Companies mentioned：台積電、聯發科、台光電、日月光投控、國巨、聯電、元大、永豐、台新、中信、富邦、安聯、復華、統一、野村、鉅亨網
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Juye's Q2 net profit rises 3 tenths year on year；first-half EPS of NT$7.65，plans NT$6 dividend Published 2026-08-01 16:05 ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Apparel manufacturer Juye reported second-quarter net profit of NT$814 million，up 32.19% year on year，and first-half EPS of NT$7.65；it plans to pay a dividend of NT$6. Shipments of sports products driven by the World Cup improved its revenue mix，signaling stronger market competitiveness.
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〈Hot stocks〉Memory modules become a refuge for funds；Transcend gains 11% for the week Published 2026-08-01 16:03 ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
As Taiwan's stock market was hit by sharp turbulence, memory module makers such as 創見 and 威剛 attracted attention as havens for capital amid strong earnings, and their share prices rallied against the market. This reflects expectations for demand from emerging technologies such as AI and EVs.
Companies mentioned：創見 (2451-TW)、十銓 (4967-TW)、威剛 (3260-TW)
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Meta plunges after earnings；Bank of America remains bullish，saying market reaction is overdone Published 2026-08-01 16:02 ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Meta's second-quarter results fell short of market expectations, and its shares temporarily dropped 9%. However, U.S. banks judged that the market reaction was "excessive" and maintained their price target at $810, citing the long-term value of AI investment.
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Factory catches fire on Hsinchu's Gongye 3rd Road；Ardentec clarifies it is not a company facility and says operations are unaffected Published 2026-08-01 15:56 ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A factory on Hsinchu's Gongye 3rd Road exploded and caught fire，prompting market rumors that it belonged to Ardentec. The company urgently clarified that the site belonged to nearby 互力精密化學. Though the incident did not involve its own plant，Ardentec suspended logistics as a precaution；operations were unaffected.
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The truth behind the AI stock plunge？A 25-year-old star fund's heavy leverage hits trouble；market rebounds sharply after Citadel buys the dip Published 2026-08-01 15:30 ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
A highly leveraged fund led by 25-year-old AI investor Aschenbrenner faced a liquidity crisis, and Citadel acquired its shares, prompting a market rebound. The sharp decline in AI stocks was seen as driven mainly by the fund's risk of forced selling, rather than doubts about the industry's future.
Companies mentioned：Citadel、OpenAI、Nebius、SanDisk、Micron Technology、CoreWeave、SK Hynix、Adobe、Oracle、AMD、Anthropic
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Joe Tsai announces end of nearly 30-year marriage；no Alibaba shares involved in sale Published 2026-08-01 15:27 ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Alibaba Chairman 蔡崇信 ended a marriage of nearly 30 years. He said there would be no impact on his business and that operations of their jointly owned sports teams would continue. The move showed a separation of personal and business matters.
Companies mentioned：アリババグループ、ブロoklynスポーツエンターテインメント、コッホファミリー、アントグループ、アメリカンエキスプレス、淘宝
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Google reportedly plans to deploy as many as 15 million TPUs in 2028，potentially surpassing NVIDIA in scale Published 2026-08-01 15:20 ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Google plans to deploy 15 million of its in-house-developed TPU v9 chips by 2028, potentially matching NVIDIA in the scale of its AI chip operations.
Companies mentioned：NVIDIA、台積電、Intel
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AMD earnings due；traders bet on a 10% weekly share-price swing Published 2026-08-01 15:00 ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
With AMD set to report earnings on the 4th, the options market is pricing in a share-price move of ±10%. Its stock has doubled this year on the strength of AI demand, but has been retreating from its June high. Analysts remain optimistic.
Companies mentioned：UBS、Bank of America、William Blair、Visible Alpha
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Original 高盛：台積電2027年或漲價近10%！AI ASIC將超越GPU、PCB與ABF恐成新瓶頸 Published 2026-08-01 14:50 ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Original 高盛報告預測，台積電2027年先進製程與封裝價格或漲近10%，AI ASIC成長將超越GPU，PCB與ABF載板恐成供應鏈新瓶頸。此顯示AI基建需求仍強勁。
Companies mentioned：台積電、Google、聯發科、輝達
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NYT：Warsh considers fewer rate meetings；Fed's nearly half-century-old practice faces change Published 2026-08-01 14:40 ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
Federal Reserve Chair Powell proposed reducing the number of policy meetings from 8 a year. The change would break with a practice dating back to 1981 and form part of a broader restructuring, but could affect information-sharing with markets.
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Truth behind AI investing star's blowup revealed；Citadel takes over US$16 billion in shares at a discount，triggering market rebound Published 2026-08-01 14:20 ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
AI-focused hedge fund Situational Awareness collapsed after pursuing a highly leveraged strategy, and Citadel acquired $16 billion worth of shares at low prices. The market then rebounded sharply, reaffirming the strength of the foundations of AI demand.
Companies mentioned：Situational Awareness、Citadel、Goldman Sachs、JPMorgan Chase、Microsoft、Amazon、Alphabet、Meta Platforms、UBS、Evercore ISI
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Don't celebrate the US stock rally too soon？Warsh sparks warning of a bear steepener in US Treasuries Published 2026-08-01 14:10 ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
The Fed held interest rates steady, but long-term U.S. Treasury yields surged, triggering a "bear steepener." This points to inflation, fiscal concerns and declining confidence in the Fed, and could weigh on the stock market.
Companies mentioned：マイクロソフト、アップル、アマゾン、ロブルックス、SKハイニックス、サムスン電子
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