Future Account bill passes third reading; Blue camp plans full health insurance subsidies for young children
Summary not yet available
Facts
- NT$826 per month
- Could reduce annual expenses by nearly ten thousand dollars
Companies mentioned：國民黨、中央政府
2026-08-01 18:00–21:00 JST
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One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 76 items from 4 sources; Japan, 34 items from 1 source.
One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.
Taiwan | 中央社 CNA（43）
FIFA president’s push for private capital investment in the World Cup sparks controversy; 歐洲足總: Trust has been lost
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A commercial subsidiary valued at US$20 billion
- Raise up to US$4.2 billion
Companies mentioned：FIFA、歐洲足總、FIFA Forward Enterprise
AFP: Russia fired 376 missiles at Ukraine in July, a monthly record
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Russia launched 4956 long-range drones to attack Ukraine in July
- Russia is estimated to have launched 200 to 300 ballistic missiles in 2024
- This year, the figure reached 126 in July alone
Companies mentioned：法新社、烏克蘭空軍、Volodymyr Zelenskyy、愛國者飛彈、Patriot、川普
Heartwarming mutual aid after Kumamoto quake; Noto quake victims rush to help overnight in repayment
Summary not yet available
Facts
- About 3200 households in Hikawa Town remain without water
- Noto Town once received about 1000 tatami mats for use in shelters from Yatsushiro City and Hikawa Town in Kumamoto Prefecture
- He and colleagues from the Crisis Management Office left Noto Town on July 30, taking turns driving and traveling through the night for about 800 kilometers to reach Hikawa Town
- The “mobile toilet truck” is a vehicle equipped with 2 toilets and a water tank that can provide about 120 flushes
- Local governments across Kumamoto Prefecture have dispatched a total of about 5000 personnel to Ishikawa Prefecture
Companies mentioned：讀賣新聞、Super Center Trial
Original韓調解會要求酷澎每人賠2238元 全賠恐逾840億元
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original每人賠償10萬韓元
- Original總額將達3兆7560億韓元
- About NT$2238
- Original約新台幣840億元
- Original裁罰6246億8100萬韓元
- Original約新台幣139億元
- Original另處以1680萬韓元
- Original約新台幣37.6萬元
Companies mentioned：酷澎、Coupang、韓國消費者院、韓國個人資料保護委員會、SK電信
Original近6成民眾認同補習助升學 108課綱增不確定感
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 57.9% of people believe cram schools help children get into a good school
- An increase of 12.6 percentage points
- The proportion who said the problem of university graduates being “unemployed immediately after graduation” was serious stood at 49.9%
- A sharp decline of 30.7 percentage points
- 75.7% of people believe attending a vocational school offers good prospects
- Original較106年增加7.7百分點
Companies mentioned：黃昆輝教授教育基金會、教育部、銘傳大學
Lai Jui-lung and Ko Chih-en outline Indigenous policies, focusing on cultural heritage and development in Indigenous communities
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Indigenous residents registered in Kaohsiung represent all 17 legally recognized Indigenous peoples
Companies mentioned：民進黨、國民黨
Motorsports and basketball carnival opens in Taichung, aiming to promote proper attitudes toward motorsports
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Nearly 200 vehicles on display
- More than 5000 attendees
Companies mentioned：台灣賽車競速競技協會、潭子青商會、台中市政府運動局
Original李千娜母女同台唱跳 曝排練對看就笑場
Singer Li Chien-na and her daughter, Gu Ying, performed together in a singing and dancing act at the “Idol Encounter Festival.” Li joked that cute performances were not her forte and rated her daughter’s performance 90 points, while also previewing plans for a new album.
Facts
- Li Chien-na, who debuted 19 years ago, showcased her girl-group dream in the performance.
- Li Chien-na will work with Chen Chun-hao and Micky Lin on her new album.
Train your eyes to strengthen mental resilience; test your eye-brain usage pattern【Book Excerpt】
Summary not yet available
Facts
- There are 24 items on the checklist
Companies mentioned：松島雅美
Pingtung promotes lifelong long-term care education activities; Vice President Hsiao stresses social care
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original中央已編列經費超過新台幣1100億元
- The county’s dementia diagnosis rate was previously about 68%
- Below the national average of 74%
- It has now risen to 80%
Companies mentioned：屏東縣政府、長期照護處
3000 people sign petition urging government to quickly enact a “Dementia Basic Act”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The number of people with dementia is projected to grow to 840,000 in 30 years
- More than 3000 people signed in just 10 days
- Nearly 80 groups signed the petition
- Original約8至9成失智者會出現精神行為症狀
- 1/3 of dementia caregivers may consequently develop depression
Companies mentioned：台灣失智症協會、台灣老年精神醫學會、衛生福利部
Penghu’s biggest summer events for parents and children: children’s toy carnival and summer fun party open
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The 2-day Huxi Children’s Toy Carnival
- The Magong Summer Fun Party will run through the 16th
- 4 p.m. every day
- Until 9:30 p.m.
Companies mentioned：數位發展部、民進黨
Original西班牙邊境危機增至67死 桑傑士批部分歐盟國家自私
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original近日從摩洛哥跨境進入休達（Ceuta）一波移民潮有至少67人死亡。
- Original短短幾天內約有6萬人從摩洛哥進入這個僅有8萬常住人口的狹小飛地
- Original西班牙內政部昨晚則表示，已有超過4萬8000人返回。
- Original法國對西班牙加強邊境檢查，並且表示今天會將部署的警察和憲兵增加5倍至334人。
Companies mentioned：西班牙、歐洲聯盟、法國、義大利、摩洛哥、休達、申根協定
Lithuanian media: New prime minister embroiled in thesis plagiarism scandal; university launches investigation
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Results are expected to be announced as early as before the end of September
- Regulations require completion within 30 calendar days
Companies mentioned：ISM管理與經濟大學、立陶宛國家廣播電視台（LRT）
路竹會 returns to Chad for medical mission, overcoming challenges to share Taiwan’s compassion
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A group of 27 people departed by plane
- Original1萬1000公里漫長的飛航
- They saw nearly 900 patients in total
- In recent years, about 30 or more African doctors from Uganda, Sudan, Nigeria, Somaliland and Kenya, as well as Nepal in Asia, have received assistance to come to Taiwan for training and observation
- Arranged for 5 patients from Myanmar, Chad, Madagascar and Nigeria to come to Taiwan for treatment
Companies mentioned：路竹會、海外石油及投資公司（OPIC）、台灣中油、OPIC非洲公司
Lin Chia-cheng gets 4 hits and drives in 4 runs in Double-A; pinch hitter Yang Dai-kang reaches base on an error
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Collected 4 hits in one game
- Drove in 4 runs
- The 39-year-old veteran
- Won 17-2
- Original賽後打擊率2成91
Companies mentioned：北海道日本火腿鬥士隊、Oisix新潟天鵝之皇隊
Australia’s social media ban for children under 16 faces challenge; survey shows usage frequency has not declined
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original仍有逾8成澳洲青少年使用社群媒體
- Australia banned children under 16 from using social media starting last December
Companies mentioned：澳洲電子安全委員辦公室、路透社
Original菅野智之優質先發奪第11勝 MLB洛磯隊5年來首位
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Won 3-1
- Allowed 1 run
- 11th win
- 11 wins, 4 losses
- 12 wins, 11 losses
- 10 wins, 10 losses
- 43 wins, 67 losses
Companies mentioned：MLB、科羅拉多洛磯、堪薩斯皇家、巴爾的摩金鶯
Social safety net 2.0 invests NT$81.9 billion to help older adults living alone and new parents, and improve social workers’ pay
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Invest NT$81.9 billion over 5 years to implement the 2.0 plan
- Professional staff have grown from 1400 to nearly 6500
- The number of service locations has also grown to 295
- The actual number could reach as high as 600,000 to 700,000 people
- About 60,000 new parents benefit each year
- NT$81.96 billion is expected to be invested from 115 to 119
- Expand local social worker and other professional staffing to 9,125 people
Companies mentioned：行政院、衛生福利部、財團法人天主教善牧社會福利基金會
Powerful earthquake hits Kumamoto; 19-year-old rushes into rubble twice to save 2 lives
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 19-year-old man
- Woman in her 80s
Companies mentioned：中央社、產經新聞、自衛隊
Original林俊易止步台北羽賽4強 自認打法臨場變化不夠快
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Lin Chun-yi, ranked No. 12 in men’s singles by 世界羽球總會（BWF）
- He lost to South Korea’s Yu Tae-bin 19-21, 19-21
- The previous meeting was at this year’s Asian Team Badminton Championships, where Lin Chun-yi lost 1-2
- With the crowd cheering throughout, Lin Chun-yi went on an 8-1 run
- Yu Tae-bin began controlling the pace, effectively suppressing Lin Chun-yi over the first 4 points
- Late in the match, the two were tied at 17-17
- Yu Tae-bin sealed the win with a 4-2 run
- Yu Tae-bin maintained a 2-to-3-point lead from the start of Game 2
- Yu Tae-bin incorrectly called 3 shots out in a row, allowing Lin Chun-yi to score 6 consecutive points
- He took an 18-15 lead instead
Companies mentioned：世界羽球總會（BWF）、土銀、國家隊
Leehom Wang releases charity song “Hope,” spreading hope
Leehom Wang and producer Wu Ching-lung have teamed up on the charity song “Hope,” set for release on August 4 to support beneficiaries of Singapore’s Ai He Community Services and share hope and encouragement.
Wedding turns into crisis as 24-year-old Silicon Valley investing prodigy’s leveraged AI bet collapses overnight
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Fund with $45 billion in assets
- The fund posted a loss of 67% that month
Companies mentioned：Situational Awareness、Anthropic、OpenAI、FTX、Meta、城堡
源春製油廠 halts production in Chiayi; all camellia oil products precautionarily pulled from sale
Summary not yet available
Facts
- All 8 batches of problematic oil traced to 源春製油廠 in Chiayi
- A total of 780 bottles were produced
Companies mentioned：源春製油廠、永豐餘、國際機能食品股份有限公司
Russian siblings murdered and buried in Thailand; case leads to discovery of deaths of family of 3
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 2 suspects arrested and admit to killing and burying the siblings
- The siblings came to Thailand from Russia in 2021
- The deceased woman was 22-year-old Diana Nazimova
- Her 17-year-old brother, Roman Nazimov
- The arrested suspects were Tana, a 43-year-old this year with a criminal record
- Thongchai, 39
- Police later found the bodies of a family of 3
Companies mentioned：曼谷郵報、泰國公共電視台
Nantou needs agricultural land rezoned to build incinerator; Chen Chun-chi says he will stand firm
Summary not yet available
Facts
- About 310,000 metric tons of garbage have piled up across the county
- In March last year, the 財政部國有財產署 transferred 7.5 hectares of state-owned land in a “specific agricultural zone” to the 南投縣政府 for a fee
- Nantou County is the country’s largest tea-producing area, covering 6,422 hectares
- Covering 6,422 hectares, it accounts for 53% of the national total
- Production totaled 9,150 metric tons
- It accounts for 65.8% of the national total
Companies mentioned：南投縣政府、農業部、財政部國有財產署、民進黨、名間鄉反焚化爐自救會
中油: Gasoline and diesel prices unchanged from the 3rd; 95-octane unleaded remains at NT$32
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 92-octane unleaded gasoline: NT$30.5 per liter
- 98-octane unleaded gasoline: NT$34.0 per liter
- Super diesel: NT$29.3 per liter
- The company absorbed NT$4.6 and NT$4.2 per liter for gasoline and diesel, respectively
- The company absorbed about NT$16.27 billion in total for gasoline and diesel
Companies mentioned：中油
Original澎湖花嶼6旬婦頭部受傷 海巡緊急後送就醫
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A 67-year-old woman surnamed Wang
- The Coast Guard vessel arrived at Huayu Fishing Harbor at 12:22 p.m.
- It arrived at Magong Harbor at 1:38 p.m.
Companies mentioned：澎湖海巡隊、三軍總醫院澎湖分院、海巡署金馬澎分署、澎湖縣消防局
Lawyer at Taipei City Government legal consultation office splashed with red tea; Department of Legal Affairs condemns attack and supports filing a complaint
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A 37-year-old woman surnamed Su
- A 42-year-old lawyer
Companies mentioned：台北市政府、台北市法務局、台北市警察局信義分局、台北地檢署
“Glory and Light” exhibition opens in Tokyo, introducing Japanese audiences to Taiwan’s history
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The exhibition runs through September 18
Companies mentioned：文化部駐日台灣文化中心、東京台灣文化中心、嘉義市「眷戀眷村」攝影計畫、東京藝術大學、伊藤俊治、黃子明、沈昭良、港千尋
Thunderstorms expected in southern Taiwan on the afternoon of the 2nd; Typhoon Dolphin’s path remains uncertain
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original強烈颱風白海豚中心氣壓925百帕
- At 2 p.m. today, its center was 3,790 kilometers east of Eluanbi
- Moving at 22 kilometers per hour
- Maximum sustained winds near the center reach 51 meters per second
- The radius of 7-force winds is 300 kilometers
- Temperatures above 36 degrees Celsius
Companies mentioned：中央社、交通部中央氣象署
Rescue operation resumes after avalanche in Pakistan; star of “14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible” remains missing
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 7 climbers
- Broad Peak, which stands 8,047 meters above sea level
- Reached an altitude of about 6,600 meters
- The expedition had 10 people
- Summited all 14 peaks above 8,000 meters worldwide in 189 days
Companies mentioned：Netflix
Kumamoto quake badly damages cultural heritage; Japanese Prime Minister 高市早苗 plans to visit affected areas on 8/3
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A massive collapse stretching 200 meters
- Collapses have been confirmed at 40 locations, including the west side of Nishidemaru and Suki-yamaru
- The overall restoration following the 2016 Kumamoto earthquake is scheduled for completion in 2037
Companies mentioned：松濱軒、八代城跡、冰川町營造酒屋、熊本城、井寺古墳、人吉城跡、大村橫穴群、高市早苗
On Guanyin Bodhisattva’s enlightenment anniversary, drones clean the giant Buddha at Keelung’s Zhongzheng Park
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The white Guanyin statue at the Great Buddha Zen Temple stands 22.5 meters tall
Companies mentioned：基隆中正公園大佛禪院、中央社
Thai lawmakers and human rights activists receive death threats; 人權觀察 urges thorough investigation
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 5 soldiers killed
- 6 civilians injured
- Missing since 2004 and still unaccounted for
- April this year
- This November
Companies mentioned：人權觀察、Human Rights Watch、國家革命陣線、BRN、人民黨、泰國國內安全行動指揮部、ISOC、聯合國
滅火器 announces added show at 高雄巨蛋; Tai Tzu-ying and Sun Shu-mei film countdown video
Summary not yet available
Facts
- December 12
- December 13
- At noon on the 8th
Companies mentioned：滅火器、高雄巨蛋、ELLEGARDEN、台鋼
WTA Memphis women’s tennis tournament: Chan Hao-ching and partner finish as women’s doubles runners-up
Summary not yet available
Facts
- A 2-year “drought” without a WTA Tour title
- 20-year-old Australian rising star Joint
- Lost 6-7 (6-8)
- And fell 3-6
Companies mentioned：WTA、國際女子網球協會
Hirano discusses difficult decision to pinch-hit in previous game; must give it everything against a stronger opponent
Summary not yet available
Facts
- CPBL’s 中信兄弟 have lost 11 of their past 12 games against 味全龍隊
Companies mentioned：中信兄弟、味全龍隊、大巨蛋
宇樹科技: U.S. ban will not affect existing products, but future sales to the U.S. may be impossible
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The U.S. market accounted for 18.39% of revenue in each reporting period
Companies mentioned：宇樹科技、美國聯邦傳播委員會（FCC）
Source claims camellia seeds are locally grown but provides no proof; Shih Chung-liang suspects imports from China
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original台灣苦茶籽9成5仰賴進口
- Camellia oil accounts for only about 0.1% of Taiwan’s annual edible oil supply
- China's limit for benzo[a]pyrene in oil products is 10 ppb.
- Taiwan's limit is 2 ppb.
- Soybean oil, which accounts for nearly 60% of the market
Companies mentioned：源春製油廠、永豐餘、國際機能
Central Europe hit by heat wave; 匈牙利唯一核電廠 to shut down next week due to water shortages
Summary not yet available
Facts
- It provides about 40% of the country's electricity each year.
- The shutdown may take place on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Companies mentioned：匈牙利唯一核電廠、帕克斯、多瑙河、羅馬尼亞
The water level at the Wanli Creek landslide-dammed lake has risen by about 90 centimeters, with stable overflow maintained.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Water storage is about 6.1816 million cubic meters.
- The water level has reached an elevation of 1,091.4 meters.
- Cumulative rainfall and forecast cumulative rainfall over the next 24 hours: 3.2 millimeters.
Companies mentioned：林業及自然保育署、氣象署
Japan | PR TIMES（34）
Original将棋日本シリーズＪＴプロ公式戦 一回戦第四局 福岡大会 ８月１日（土）開催結果 初出場同士の熱戦を八代弥八段が制する
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Yashiro hachi-dan wins in 134 moves.
- Aug. 1, 2026 (Sat.)
Companies mentioned：将棋日本シリーズ、JTプロ公式戦、公益社団法人日本将棋連盟
“Even on days when things don’t go well, you can still hold on to what you love.”
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than 1,800 people have participated in the MIRAIS community to date.
- Crowdfunding will launch on READYFOR on Aug. 1, 2026 (Saturday).
- Fundraising target: 1.2 million yen
Companies mentioned：育休コミュニティ MIRAIS、しまうまプリント株式会社
Original小山田壮平 × Fukuoka City Market、5年ぶりとなる「風CAMP2026」を開催
Summary not yet available
Facts
- At Torigoe Onsen Sumi-no-Yado Campground in Tosu, Saga Prefecture, on Oct. 31, 2026 (Saturday)
- Originalチケットは2026年8月1日（土）20:00より
- Expected attendance: 500–800 people
- DAY PASS ¥8,000
- Student, Tosu resident / FCM discount ¥6,500
- CAMP PASS ¥13,000
- Student, Tosu resident / FCM discount ¥11,000
- CAMP SITE ¥8,000
- Limited to 50 sites
Companies mentioned：小山田壮平、Fukuoka City Market
A new kind of horror entertainment project delivering ghost stories, urban legends and more in an enjoyable, easy-to-understand way: “Can You Tell a Scary Story? Can You See It?” launches! Orientation video and key visual unveiled!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Videos scheduled to be updated every Wednesday at 20:00!
Companies mentioned：キングレコード株式会社、YouTube、X、TikTok
[Handball] Notice of the 17th National Junior High School Club Cup and its broadcast
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 22 boys’ teams
- 18 girls’ teams
Companies mentioned：公益財団法人日本ハンドボール協会
[Now streaming to rave reviews!!] Latest issue of “CRAFT vol.127,” the BL magazine that delivers heart-fluttering moments ♥
Summary not yet available
Facts
- “CRAFT vol.127”
- Streaming begins at e-book retailers from Aug. 1 (Saturday).
Companies mentioned：株式会社大洋図書、蔦池メヰジ、寿ののこ、青城硝子、user、里つばめ、吾妻香夜
[Event Report] Circular rooftop farm AGRIKO FARM PW 代々木公園 and Premium Water join forces! The 5th “Parent-Child SDGs Experience Event” was held on Aug. 1.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than 60 groups applied, including Premium Water subscribers.
- 9 selected families, comprising 20 parents and children, took part.
- At AGRIKO FARM PW Yoyogi Park, a farm operated in collaboration with the Premium Water Group, 13 people with disabilities currently handle daily operations.
Companies mentioned：プレミアムウォーター株式会社、プレミアムウォーターホールディングスグループ、AGRIKO FARM PW 代々木公園
Ayana Taketatsu and Kotono Mitsuishi confirmed for the cast: The picture book “Shiraga no Ningyo,” published in April 2026, is being adapted into a dramatic picture book.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The series has surpassed 350,000 views.
- A picture book published in April 2026
- Scheduled to stream on the official YouTube channel around September 2026
- Approx. 30–40 minutes
Companies mentioned：スタジオあまめ合同会社、YouTube
[TAC Civil Service] “Avoiding a Mismatch! Seminar on Choosing a Career in Civil Service” to be held online on Aug. 11 (Tuesday, national holiday)!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Aug. 11, 2026 (Tuesday, national holiday), 15:00–16:00
- The cumulative number of final successful candidates among students enrolled in the 2025 civil service exam course (Note 1) was 5,119 (Note 2).
Companies mentioned：TAC株式会社、中央大学、明星大学、東京都立大学
Original【セレッソ大阪】MAN WITH A MISSIONがセレッソ大阪の新テーマソングを書き下ろし！
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Aug. 8 (Saturday): Okayama match
Companies mentioned：セレッソ大阪、MAN WITH A MISSION
Originalガレッジセール・ゴリが本気でおすすめする渾身の沖縄グルメを一冊にまとめた『ゴリ★オキナワ グルメガイド（仮）』10月27日（火）発売決定＆本日より予約開始！！
Summary not yet available
Facts
- List price: 1430 yen (1300 yen before tax)
- A4 format, 96 pages, perfect bound
Companies mentioned：ぴあ株式会社、ガレッジセール、YouTube
Original【大阪・本町】高知の畑から、都会の1杯へ。生産農家さん直送の国産柑橘ドリンクが主役のカフェ『CITRUS JOURNEY』がグランドオープン—— 各階でコンセプトと香りが変わる、"旅する"カフェ
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original1日の乗降客数約20万人
- 3-story space
- Seats: 60
- Approximately 80 tsubo in total
Companies mentioned：株式会社リッシュ、CITRUS JOURNEY
OriginalオーストラリアのPatties Food Group J1リーグ、「FC東京」と戦略的パートナーシップを締結
Summary not yet available
Facts
- This is our flagship brand, with a history of nearly 80 years.
Companies mentioned：Patties Food Group Pty Ltd.、FC東京、Four'N Twenty、Australian Football League、UFC、ニューサウスウェールズ・ワラターズ、イオン、コストコ
No.2 - “When you think AI, assie,” branding support powered by AI.
Summary not yet available
Companies mentioned：assie, Productions - Fukuoka .、アール産業（Fukuoka）
[New instructor added] Manga school カキコミ begins offering lessons by manga artist Nikumaru, known for “Bad Girl,” “Aitsu no Kanojo” and other works!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- More than 530,000 followers on X
- Approximately 100 or more videos available
- New monthly plan: 14,800 yen (before tax, 1 month)
- Original半年契約プラン【新設】 76,800円(税抜・6ヶ月分)
- Annual plan: 117,600 yen (before tax, 12 months)
- Joining fee: 10,000 yen (before tax)
- Get a ¥10,000 OFF coupon!
Companies mentioned：株式会社MOT、カキコミ
Original吉田拓郎、7年の沈黙を破りステージへ！大阪、名古屋、2回のみ催された『吉田拓郎 スペシャルLIVE 春だったね2026』を緊急リリース！
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Facts
- First concert in 7 years
- First time on stage in 17 years
- Truly premium tickets for a venue with approximately 5000 seats
- ￥９９００ (tax included)
- Only 2 performances nationwide
Companies mentioned：吉田拓郎、キャンディーズ、株式会社フォーライフミュージックエンタテイメント
Corporate AI infrastructure “OpenSand” officially launches
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Hit rate of 65–85% or higher
Companies mentioned：Ayanna Research Limited、OpenAI、Anthropic、Google、DeepSeek、GLM、Kimi、Qwen、MiniMax、Seedance
[Event] “Let’s Make and Eat Kyoto Sweets at Tsuruya Yoshinobu!” Make summer vacation memories with a wagashi-making experience for parents and children.
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Facts
- At the main store on Aug. 21, 2026 (Friday)
- Originalお1人様につき、税込3,300円
Companies mentioned：株式会社 鶴屋吉信
Instantly screen photos taken at the venue with music. The Mac app for on-site use, S-Pro即上映スライドショー, is now available.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- The App Store price is 2,000 yen.
- Supported OS: macOS 12.0 or later
Companies mentioned：株式会社ポイントイェス、S-Pro即上映スライドショー
Notice of new official partner agreement with Patties Food Group Pty Ltd.
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Since its founding in 1966
- Loved for approximately 80 years
Companies mentioned：Patties Food Group Pty Ltd.、Four’N Twenty、FC東京、東京フットボールクラブ株式会社
Original【東急Sレイエス フットボールスクール】夏の特別紹介キャンペーン2026
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Facts
- During August and September 2026
- Aug. 1, 2026 (Saturday)
- Sep. 30, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Arrange the products on the 1st or 16th of each month
- You may be asked to wait about 2 weeks from that point
Companies mentioned：東急Sレイエス フットボールスクール、NAS溝の口、むつみ幼稚園
Original【8月1日リニューアル】オールインクルーシブのクラブラウンジと新客室が誕生！『クインテッサホテル The Collection 大阪ベイ』ファミリーやグループでも、多彩な食とフリーフローを1日中満喫
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- A diverse selection of guest rooms in 5 types
- 50 rooms across 5 types
- Total number of guest rooms: 240
- Hotel operations business (35 properties in Japan)
Companies mentioned：コアグローバルマネジメント株式会社、クインテッサホテル The Collection 大阪ベイ
Sort out post-resignation concerns before summer vacation—モラエル runs its “Summer Fresh Start Consultation Campaign” through August 31
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Original2026年8月4日から8月31日まで
Companies mentioned：サポートメイト株式会社、モラエル
Third wave of artists announced for “Kyoto Music Expo 2026,” the music event hosted by くるり marking its 20th anniversary; イープラス presale reservations begin!
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Facts
- 20th anniversary of the Kyoto Music Expo
- くるり marks its 30th anniversary
- About 562 kg of food waste collected over 2 days
- Funding target: ¥5,000,000
- About 320 kg of food waste collected at the venue
- Advance tickets: ¥13,000 (includes an Onpaku seat)
- Tickets on the day: ¥14,000 (includes an Onpaku seat)
- UNDER 22: Advance tickets: ¥9,900 (includes an Onpaku seat)
- 2-day pass: ¥23,000 (includes an Onpaku seat)
- 2-day UNDER22 pass: ¥17,000 (includes an Onpaku seat)
Companies mentioned：くるり、Homecomings、Rimba、James Macaulay and The Ancient Highballs、イープラス、大垣書店、京都市都市緑化協会、キョードーインフォメーション
[Activities begin Saturday, August 1] 2 new members debut from VTuber agency ハコネクト!!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 2 new members make their debut
- Activities began in June 2021
Companies mentioned：ハコネクト、株式会社アナログ、analog inc.
Yokohama live house 1000CLUB, scheduled to close at the end of September, has chosen a new location and will reopen in Yokohama Kannai in December
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Facts
- Capacity: about 1000 people standing
- Currently operates 41 live music venues and restaurants nationwide.
Companies mentioned：株式会社LD&K、1000CLUB
[東急Sレイエス フットボールスクール] A summer of challenges! Special enrollment campaign 2026
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Enroll during August or September 2026 to get a special deal on enrollment.
- August 1, 2026 (Saturday)–September 30, 2026 (Wednesday)
Companies mentioned：東急Sレイエス フットボールスクール、NAS溝の口、むつみ幼稚園
An official fan club for 5-member men's idol group ONE-WISH has opened on “Bitfan”!
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Facts
- Web membership: ¥720 (tax included)
- Web membership: ¥2,200 (tax included)
- Web membership: ¥4,400 (tax included)
- Capital: 31 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社SKIYAKI、ONE-WISH、docomo、au、SoftBank、ペイディ
An official website and fan club for rookie 6-member idol group ツキナミ have opened on “Bitfan”!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Crew member (Basic): ¥600 per month (tax included)
- Special crew member (Premium): ¥3,300 per month (tax included)
- Capital: 31 million yen
Companies mentioned：株式会社SKIYAKI、ツキナミ、Bitfan、docomo、au、SoftBank、ペイディ
A fan club for singer-songwriter にゃんぞぬデシ has opened on “Bitfan”!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Monthly fee: ¥600 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社SKIYAKI、Bitfan、にゃんぞぬデシ
A fan club for singer-songwriter Takako Shirai has reopened with a revamp on “Bitfan”!
Summary not yet available
Facts
- 45th anniversary since debut
- Monthly fee: ¥500 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社SKIYAKI、Bitfan、docomo、au、SoftBank、ペイディ
A collaboration music video by “HUNTER×HUNTER” and “Unhappy birthday syntax” featuring 櫻坂46 will premiere on ジャンプチャンネル at 23:55 on Sunday, August 2!
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Facts
- The series has surpassed 84 million copies in circulation, including digital editions
- The channel has surpassed 2.65 million subscribers
Companies mentioned：HUNTER×HUNTER、櫻坂46、ジャンプチャンネル、集英社、小学館集英社プロダクション、ソニーミュージックグループ
Original四国水族館で幻想的な夜の水族館『Nightscapeこがねいろ2026』開催中
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Facts
- Original2026年7月18日（土）～8月30日（日）の期間
- Hours: 9:00–19:30 (last admission 19:00), July 18–August 10 and August 16–August 30
- 9:00–21:00 (last admission 20:30), August 11–August 15
- Price: ¥680 (tax included)
- Adults (high school students and ages 16 and up): ¥2,600
- Elementary and junior high school students 1,400 yen
- Children (age 3 and over) 700 yen
Companies mentioned：四国水族館、株式会社四国水族館開発
Sales begin for “P-MIX Studio,” video playback and production software for Mac developed for live events
Summary not yet available
Facts
- Regular price: ¥19,800 (tax included)
- Special price: ¥5,000 (tax included)
Companies mentioned：株式会社ポイントイェス
Taiwan | 風傳媒（26）
After Hours International》Is the AI frenzy the next financial tsunami? 楊光磊: The market is punishing “this group of people”; investment returns will come in “this 1 year”
台積電 reported strong earnings, but its share price fell amid excessive optimism about AI. Yang Guang-lei said clear investment returns would not emerge until 2028 or later. The market is punishing companies that spend ahead of returns.
Companies mentioned：台積電、三星、SK海力士、Google、Tesla、Microsoft、Meta、NVIDIA
Good news for parents! Legislator proposes full health insurance subsidies for children under 6, saving families nearly 萬元 a year; latest developments revealed
KMT legislator 许宇甄 has proposed an amendment calling for the central government to fully subsidize health insurance premiums for children under 6, saving families nearly 萬元 a year and addressing the declining birthrate.
賴瑞隆 launches ground and air campaigns! 三 support groups rally grassroots backing in a day; six major policy pledges unveiled on Indigenous Peoples' Day to promote diversity and shared prosperity
Original高雄市長候補の賴瑞隆氏は、陸戦と空戦を同時に展開し、三民、梓官、岡山の3つの地域で後援会を立ち上げ、基層の支持を集結させた。また、原住民族日を記念して、原住民文化との交流を通じて多元共栄の政策を提唱した。
2026 Hakka Reading Festival heads to 六龜 and 美濃, following the “Taiwan Tea Road” to savor tea and Hakka village culture
The 2026 Hakka Reading Festival has launched a guided walking tour, “六龜、美濃－臺灣茶之路.” Organized by the Hakka Affairs Commission of Kaohsiung City Government and hosted by the Hakka Public Communication Foundation, the event lets participants experience tea-making, tea cuisine and fruit picking in the countryside, deepen their understanding of 右堆 Hakka culture, and explore the achievements of young people returning to their hometowns and sustainable development.
Companies mentioned：財團法人高雄市客家文化事務基金會、日閱書局
The second 呈祥盃 hosted by 呈祥保經 gets underway! Building a professional-level corporate basketball tournament and putting ESG and sustainable business culture into practice
呈祥保經 has held its second national basketball tournament, themed around ESG and sustainable insurance. The event introduced the first women's 3X3 competition and professional-level standards, strengthening corporate wellness culture and team cohesion.
Companies mentioned：凱基人壽、新光人壽、第一金人壽、安聯人壽、安達人壽、友邦人壽、保誠人壽
Don't just add garlic and dried shrimp when stir-frying cabbage! The Agriculture and Food Agency shares 1 tip for a sweeter, crisper, more savory dish with restaurant-quality flavor
The Agriculture and Food Agency and Japanese vegetable experts unveiled a “microwave preheating plus high-heat stir-frying” technique for making restaurant-quality stir-fried cabbage at home. They provided detailed guidance from selection to cooking.
“構・築” the landscapes of life: craft artist 許明香's solo exhibition opens at the ceramics museum
陶藝家許明香’s solo exhibition “構・築” is on view at the Yingge Ceramics Museum. It presents 28 works spanning more than 30 years of artistic practice, using clay to depict landscapes of place, memory and life, and highlights the diversity of Taiwanese crafts.
桃園新屋's young mayors training camp gets underway, with 蘇俊賓 backing 13 years of educational tradition
桃園 City Deputy Mayor 蘇俊賓 attended the 十三th Little Mayors Leadership Training Camp, praising the Parent-Teacher Association Presidents Association for promoting youth leadership education over 13 years and emphasizing the city government's support for grassroots talent development.
Companies mentioned：桃園市高中小學家長會長協會
Ministry of Health and Welfare honors outstanding social safety net performers! Kaohsiung wins awards for 4 outstanding individuals and 1 outstanding group, showcasing its social welfare strengths
Kaohsiung City received awards for 4 outstanding individuals and 1 group at the social safety net awards hosted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, highlighting its strengths in social welfare and cross-sector cooperation and its significance for local governance.
Tops spin into a frenzy at the Kaohsiung franchise expo; spend 300 yuan on domestic fresh milk to enter and win prizes worth 500,000 yuan
The 2026 Taiwan International Franchise Exhibition in Kaohsiung has launched the “White Tornado Domestic Fresh Milk Spinning-Top Championship.” Consumers who buy at least 300 yuan of domestic fresh milk can enter, with total prizes worth 500,000 yuan. The event aims to promote domestic fresh milk and support Taiwan's dairy industry.
Companies mentioned：台湾连锁加盟促进协会
A branch of a “well-known Taiwanese hotel chain” closes for good today! After 20 years, it becomes history; ticket arrangements revealed
福容大飯店台北一館 closed on August 1 after its lease expired, ending 20 years of operations. The rights attached to tickets already sold will not be affected. The hotel also announced a partnership with 洲際酒店集團 and plans to open the new brand 台北福容華邑酒店 in 2027.
Companies mentioned：洲際酒店集團、IHG
陽岱鋼 announces retirement! 21-year professional baseball career comes to an end; body unable to keep up with mind was key factor
Yang Dai-kang, a 39-year-old Taiwanese baseball player who played in Japan, announced his retirement, ending a 21-year professional career and citing his declining physical condition. Former teammate Atsunori Inaba came to congratulate him.
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
高為元 draws criticism for seeking a U.S. university presidency after being reappointed as NTHU president; he defends his decision: Taiwan cannot retain talent through emotional appeals alone
National Tsing Hua University President 高為元's bid for the University of Hawaii presidency in the United States after his reappointment has sparked questions about his integrity. Experts say it reflects differences in higher education culture and salary systems between Taiwan and the United States, and that Taiwan needs institutional reform to retain talent.
Today's (8/1) top stories! Latest on the 2026 一萬 cash handout / 蒋万安 calls for a no-confidence vote, leaving a powerful KMT figure rattled / nationwide “15,000-yuan fuel subsidy” arrives
A proposal to provide a 10,000 cash payment across Taiwan passed its first reading in the Legislative Yuan and moved to committee review. Support measures are also advancing in various regions, including fuel subsidies from the Ministry of Transportation and exemptions from health insurance contributions for older people. Chiang Wan-an’s proposal to bring down the government has drawn opposition within his party.
黃柏霖's “Africa Smart Light Project” reaches milestone of 100 schools, bringing education to refugee centers to transform lives
Kaohsiung City Councilor 黃柏霖's “Africa Smart Light Project” has supported 76 African schools and refugee centers, with a goal of reaching 百 schools by year-end. The project uses information technology education to transform the lives of disadvantaged groups.
Not just air conditioners and fans! Energy Administration reveals 5 major household power guzzlers that “quietly cost money even when switched off”—appliances people never think to unplug
Original経済部エネルギー署と台電が、家庭の待機電力問題を警告。使用していない家電でもプラグを差したままでは電力を消費し、電気代が高騰する原因になると指摘。省電策を呼びかけている。
Companies mentioned：経済部エネルギー署、台湾電力公司
竹北 employment service officer 黃秋雲 honored by the Ministry of Health and Welfare after 17 years of dedicated service, helping disadvantaged clients overcome trauma and secure stable jobs
黃秋雲, an employment service officer at the 竹北 Employment Center, was honored by the Ministry of Health and Welfare for 17 years of dedicated work supporting disadvantaged job seekers. She helped a 16-year-old client, 小文, overcome a family crisis and find stable work, demonstrating the key role of the social safety net.
Kaohsiung Agriculture Bureau backs young farmers and beekeepers, promoting industry exchanges and accepting applications for cash aid for bee colony losses
The Kaohsiung City Government’s Agriculture Bureau is working to strengthen networks among young farmers while providing disaster assistance to beekeepers. It is holding industry networking events and providing cash aid for bee colony losses caused by drought to bolster farm businesses.
Executive Yuan pours NT$40 billion into fixing “hell for pedestrians”; she reveals the real timeline: completing sidewalks will take more than 300 years
時代力量 Chair 王婉諭 cited government data showing that sidewalks are present on just 21.1% of roads in Taiwan and 39.29% of roads in urban areas. At the current pace, it would take 127 to 300 years or more to complete the network. She criticized inconsistent data and slow progress, and urged the central government to set long-term targets.
李四川 says he is unaware of 蘇巧慧's contributions to the 三鶯 line; 蘇's camp says records show she secured billions in forward-looking infrastructure funding and coordinated construction
KMT candidate 李四川 said he was unaware of 蘇巧慧's contributions to the 三鶯 line. Her campaign responded that public records show she sought 百億 in funding years ago and coordinated construction work. The dispute highlights differing views of candidates' contributions to infrastructure projects.
Tops spin into action at the Kaohsiung franchise expo as 千 parents and children rush to try domestic fresh milk
The Taiwan Chain Stores and Franchise Association launched a domestic fresh milk spinning-top competition at the 2026 Kaohsiung Franchise Exhibition, attracting more than 千 parents and children. Participants qualified by making purchases, combining entertainment with support for local agriculture and strengthening families' affinity for domestic dairy products.
U.S. takes tough new step against visa overstays! Consulates can set “visa bonds” of up to $20,000
The United States has made permanent a requirement for visa applicants from 50 countries to pay a security deposit of up to $20,000. The measure is intended to prevent visa overstays, but human rights groups have criticized it as discriminatory.
Original不用對身分證！「免費喝手搖飲、全品項5折」CoCo/珍煮丹/UG也買一送一，8月飲料優惠懶人包
Major Taiwanese bubble tea brands rolled out a series of summer promotions in August. Offers such as free drinks and buy-one-get-one deals are aimed at attracting consumers as competition in the market intensifies.
Companies mentioned：CoCo都可、珍煮丹、UG、青山、50嵐、大茗、大苑子、Easyway 休閒小站、一沐日、COMEBUY、可不可熟成紅茶、丘森茶室、萬波島嶼紅茶、季緣、麻古茶坊