# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-03 15:00–18:00 JST｜Page 4 of 6

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 353 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 155 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Launch of a corporate health support collaboration design service connecting businesses, health insurance societies, occupational health professionals and medical institutions.

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000239.000118106.html
- anchor: #n1799205
- Companies mentioned: フラクタルワークアウト株式会社、BODY PALETTE、FRACTAL MEDICAL FITNESS、PHRサービス事業協会、健康経営アライアンス、がん対策推進企業アクション、スマート・ライフ・プロジェクト、Sport in Life、東京都スポーツ推進企業、健康優良企業

Facts:
- Capital: 50 million yen

## [First-ever sports edition / first time in Saga] Kimura Information Technology to exhibit esports and AI experience booths at “Mirai no Takarabako,” a career experience event for children.

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000258.000006034.html
- anchor: #n1799204
- Companies mentioned: 木村情報技術株式会社、SAGA久光スプリングス

Facts:
- The event will be held on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, at Sunpuls Arena in Tosu, Saga Prefecture.
- Application deadline: noon on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.
- Released in February 2026.

## NCN renews its “Resilience Certification” as an organization contributing to national resilience.

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000261.000004739.html
- anchor: #n1799203
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社エヌ・シー・エヌ、一般社団法人レジリエンスジャパン推進協議会、内閣官房国土強靭化推進室

Facts:
- Renewed on Aug. 1, 2026.
- Since its founding in 1996
- 637 companies nationwide.
- Cumulative total: 32,199 buildings.
- Capital: 391.5 million yen.

## Home-delivery water brand クリクラ signs an agreement with Yamada Ltd. of Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, on priority supply of クリクラ products during disasters.

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000269.000009874.html
- anchor: #n1799202
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ナック、クリクラ、有限会社ヤマダ

Facts:
- The number of local governments that have signed agreements covering the supply of disaster relief goods and other support across the クリクラ chain has reached 21.
- Delivering to local communities from 40 factories nationwide.
- Capital: 6,729,493,750 yen.
- Employees: 1,699 on a consolidated basis.

## モビリティリゾートもてぎ named a finalist for the “Sport Positive Awards 2026.”

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000273.000023355.html
- anchor: #n1799201
- Companies mentioned: ホンダモビリティランド株式会社、モビリティリゾートもてぎ、FIS、NBA、リバプールFC、マンチェスター・シティFC、アーセナルFC、IOC、UNFCCC

Facts:
- Approximately 5,800 species have been confirmed.
- The company aims to achieve carbon neutrality at major motorsport events by 2030.

## A collaboration plan for shaved ice featuring adorable goldfish made of yokan at THE HOUSE K.MINAMOTO, the café restaurant of 源吉兆庵.

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000273.000060756.html
- anchor: #n1799200
- Companies mentioned: アートアクアリウム美術館 GINZA、THE HOUSE K.MINAMOTO、源吉兆庵、Kiranah Resort、Amuseum Parks、株式会社三越伊勢丹、銀座三越

Facts:
- ■料金：4,810円/1名（税込）
- 〈General admission〉Web ticket: 2,500 yen.
- Same-day ticket: 2,700 yen.
- 〈Students (junior high, high school, university and vocational school)〉Web ticket: 2,200 yen.
- Cumulative attendance: 13 million people.

## This summer, support local communities with festival photos that we want to pass on to the future! The “6th DyDo Group Japanese Festivals Instagram Photo Contest” will be held, with entries accepted from Monday, Aug. 3, through Saturday, Oct. 31.

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000372.000021555.html
- anchor: #n1799199
- Companies mentioned: ダイドードリンコ株式会社、ダイドーグループホールディングス株式会社

Facts:
- Last year, we received 3,171 wonderful photos under the theme “Japanese Festivals: Memories We Want to Preserve.”
- Working with broadcasters nationwide, the initiative has supported more than 630 festivals to date, primarily by producing documentary videos that showcase the appeal of festivals through interviews with local people involved in them. This year marks the initiative's 24th year.

## [Locally produced and consumed electricity from Kanagawa] GPP to supply UPDATER with surplus electricity from solar sharing in Odawara, supporting Yokohama College of Commerce's transition to 100% renewable energy through power transfers.

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000373.000050516.html
- anchor: #n1799198
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社UPDATER、グリーンピープルズパワー株式会社、合同会社小田原かなごてファーム、学校法人横浜商科大学

Facts:
- 100% renewable energy.
- Electricity supply begins Aug. 1, 2026.

## Another spine-chilling summer... Matsubara Tanishi launches a “Scary Summer Campaign” to mark the publication of 3 new books! Readers can enter on social media for a chance to win stickers and other prizes.

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000391.000083062.html
- anchor: #n1799197
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社二見書房、紀伊國屋書店、丸善高島屋

Facts:
- 13 years

## QuizKnockがクイズ制作を担当！ 「飛鳥・藤原の宮都」世界遺産登録を奈良県・近鉄・JR東海・JR西日本の4者で盛り上げる！ 「飛鳥トラベル」日本はじまりの地をめぐる旅が開催決定

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000394.000012901.html
- anchor: #n1799196
- Companies mentioned: QuizKnock、株式会社baton、奈良県、近畿日本鉄道株式会社、東海旅客鉄道株式会社、西日本旅客鉄道株式会社、株式会社vildas

Facts:
- A “Legend” title limited to the first 10 applicants.
- Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026–Wednesday, March 31, 2027.

## Kagome, Oji Holdings and Dynapac team up to launch a demonstration project to recycle paper-container production waste from factories into corrugated cardboard.

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000430.000099065.html
- anchor: #n1799195
- Companies mentioned: カゴメ株式会社、王子ホールディングス株式会社、ダイナパック株式会社

Facts:
- Sales period begins Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026.
- Kagome Premium Tomato Juice, No Salt Added, 195 ml.

## [マンガPark's 9th anniversary!] “All episodes free” for 3 hours every night! A campaign invites readers to discover a new “heart-fluttering” favorite.

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000432.000014185.html
- anchor: #n1799194
- Companies mentioned: and factory株式会社、株式会社 白泉社、マンガPark

Facts:
- 毎日18:00～21:00限定の「夜だけ全話無料」
- More than 150 chapters added to the free lineup.
- Win an autographed illustration board featuring newly drawn artwork by 21 popular creators.
- Win up to 999 coins.
- 100% cashback flash sale.

## 【埼玉県戸田市】Tomohiro Koshu pays a courtesy visit to the mayor after winning the 36th Japan Wheelchair Twin Basketball Championship, competing for the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Cup

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000555.000076954.html
- anchor: #n1799193
- Companies mentioned: 埼玉県戸田市、公益財団法人日本バスケットボール協会、公益財団法人日本パラスポーツ協会、一般社団法人日本車いすツインバスケットボール連盟、Horsetail

Facts:
- 36th Japan Wheelchair Twin Basketball Championship
- 10 teams are participating

## 【ロイヤルパインズホテル浦和 テラスダイニング ミケーラ】A lineup of refreshing summer flavors and hearty dishes to whet your appetite. The “Cool × Hearty Family Buffet” will be held for a limited time from Aug. 5 to Sept. 28

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000581.000003280.html
- anchor: #n1799192
- Companies mentioned: ソラーレ ホテルズ アンド リゾーツ株式会社、ロイヤルパインズホテル浦和、テラスダイニング ミケーラ

Facts:
- 2026年8月5日(水)～9月28日(月)の期間限定
- Lunch: ¥3,630
- Lunch, Obon holiday pricing (8/10–8/13): ¥3,850
- Dinner [Weekdays]: ¥4,400
- Dinner, Obon holiday pricing (8/10–8/13): ¥4,950
- Dinner [Saturdays, Sundays and holidays]: ¥4,950
- Lunch: ¥3,850
- Dinner: ¥8,800

## Solare Hotels to reopen as 『亀の湯 by HATAGO INN』 in Kumamoto City in November 2026

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000583.000003280.html
- anchor: #n1799191
- Companies mentioned: ソラーレ ホテルズ アンド リゾーツ株式会社、株式会社 SHR ホテルズ、HATAGO INN

Facts:
- In November 2026, we will reopen as 『亀の湯 by HATAGO INN』 in Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture.
- 3 minutes by car from the Kumamoto Interchange on the Kyushu Expressway
- Guest rooms: 134
- Site area: 7,239.51㎡
- Total floor area: 4,769.66㎡

## CAMPFIRE has launched a “sauna business production platform” together with METOS, which operates one of Japan’s largest sauna businesses. The platform provides end-to-end support, from fundraising and business planning to PR and customer acquisition.

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000594.000019299.html
- anchor: #n1799190
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CAMPFIRE、株式会社メトス

Facts:
- Cumulative total support: more than ¥800 million
- 60% domestic market share for sauna stoves
- Begins August 3, 2026
- Capital: ¥7.34935 billion

## The second installment in the “Esoteric Mastering Edition” cable series, supervised by エソテリック・マスタリング・センター: a high-quality power cable debuts as a limited-edition model

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000605.000021574.html
- anchor: #n1799189
- Companies mentioned: エソテリック・マスタリング・センター、ESOTERIC、三菱電線工業株式会社

Facts:
- ¥297,000 (tax included), ¥270,000 (before tax) / 1.5m
- ¥30,800 (tax included), ¥28,000 (before tax) / per additional 0.5m
- Limited production: 50 units
- D.U.C.C. 7N Cu (99.99999% purity)
- Total content of metallic impurities is also 0.1ppm or less

## ★Event information★ Ta-da! Kazuo Umezu’s high-energy absurd gag manga 『まことちゃん』 is finally coming to 墓場の画廊! This summer, everyone can join in with “GUWASHI!!”

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000645.000073415.html
- anchor: #n1799188
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社CRAZY BUMP、墓場の画廊、LivePocket-Ticket-(ライブポケット)

Facts:
- From Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, to Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026
- MAKOTO CHAN T-shirt / ¥5,500 (tax included)
- Alarm Clock T-shirt / ¥5,500 (tax included)
- Certified Master T-shirt / ¥5,500 (tax included)
- Makoto Land Long-Sleeve T-shirt / ¥7,700 (tax included)
- MAKOTO CHAN Pullover Hoodie / ¥11,000 (tax included)
- MAKOTO CHAN Tracksuit / ¥9,900 (tax included)
- GUWASHI Cap / ¥5,830 (tax included)
- GUWASHI Waist Bag / ¥5,500 (tax included)
- Boxed ha

## New members of the すかいらーく app all receive 300pt, plus earn 5 times the points during the campaign! A huge campaign offering a chance to win up to 100,000pt will also be held.

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000679.000017486.html
- anchor: #n1799187
- Companies mentioned: すかいらーく、すかいらーくレストランツ、ガスト、バーミヤン、しゃぶ葉、ジョナサン、夢庵、ステーキガスト、むさしの森珈琲

Facts:
- All new registrants receive 300pt
- Earn 5 times the points
- Win 100,000pt (equivalent to ¥100,000)
- A generous total giveaway of 30 million points
- すかいらーく points to be won by more than 15,000 people
- Usable at approximately 2,600 locations nationwide

## 【Sint-Truiden】Sponsorship agreement signed with 株式会社豊和開発

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000704.000042484.html
- anchor: #n1799186
- Companies mentioned: シント＝トロイデンVV、STVV、株式会社豊和開発、DMM.com、FC東京、SLベンフィカ、アル・ラーヤンSC、V・ファーレン長崎、湘南ベルマーレ、サガン鳥栖、セレッソ大阪、鹿島アントラーズ

Facts:
- 2026-2027 season
- Sponsorship agreement for the 3rd season
- 43 points
- 3rd place
- 22 wins
- 5 draws
- 13 losses
- 61 goals scored
- 46 goals conceded

## As emergency assistance for the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake, 3 tickets offering mental health and health consultations will be distributed free of charge. They can be used through the end of October 2026.

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000838.000014333.html
- anchor: #n1799185
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファミワン、小田急電鉄、TBS厚生会、大成建設、NTT、講談社、神奈川県横須賀市、東京都世田谷区、広島県三原市、群馬県邑楽町、茨城県、奈良県、山梨県

Facts:
- Established June 1, 2015

## A huge hit across the United States! Try pickleball, a sport attracting attention that people of all generations, from children to seniors, can enjoy together!

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000958.000014948.html
- anchor: #n1799184
- Companies mentioned: テレビ愛知株式会社、三井ショッピングパーク、ピックルボール日本連盟、TVer、ロキポ、YouTube

Facts:
- Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026
- 10:00～19:00
- Spectator capacity: 300 people total, seated and standing

## Leverages launches “Levacli Workplace Health,” a corporate employee benefits service addressing workers’ health concerns

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000971.000010591.html
- anchor: #n1799183
- Companies mentioned: レバレジーズ株式会社、経済産業省、厚生労働省、mederi株式会社

Facts:
- The number of companies certified as “Excellent Health Management Corporations” has exceeded 26,000
- The proportion of workplaces with workers who took leave for 1 consecutive month or more or resigned due to mental health problems during the past 1 year was 8.1% over 12 years
- Annual sales exceeded ¥170 billion in FY2025

## 【Second location in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture! 93rd location in the prefecture!】Enjoy wellness experiences through a variety of entertainment services, including golf, an outdoor sauna (with a cold bath and relaxation area), and an O2 room! FIT-EASY Seto Naeba store has grand-opened

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000975.000099487.html
- anchor: #n1799182
- Companies mentioned: フィットイージー株式会社、FIT-EASY

Facts:
- 93rd location in the prefecture
- Monthly membership fee: ¥7,678 (tax included)
- Number of locations: 297
- Employees: 320

## 【新宿ワシントンホテル】Enjoy a luxurious moment at “MANHATTAN TABLE” and “鉄板焼 ふじた.” Savor autumn flavors including Pacific saury, Saga beef and lobster. The “Autumn Special Dinner Course” will be available starting Monday, Sept. 1.

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001166.000001368.html
- anchor: #n1799181
- Companies mentioned: 新宿ワシントンホテル、藤田観光株式会社、MANHATTAN TABLE、鉄板焼 ふじた

Facts:
- ¥11,990 per person (tax and service charge included)
- ¥9,900 per person (tax and service charge included)
- ¥13,970 per person (tax and service charge included)
- ¥22,000 per person (tax and service charge included)
- Seating capacity: 150 (42 seats during dinner service)
- Seating capacity: 33

## AZUL BY MOUSSY launches the 2nd collaboration with “POLO BCS” on Tuesday, Aug. 11!

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001184.000014511.html
- anchor: #n1799180
- Companies mentioned: AZUL BY MOUSSY、POLO BCS、株式会社バロックジャパンリミテッド

Facts:
- PRICE: ¥5,990
- PRICE: ¥7,990
- PRICE: ¥4,500
- PRICE: ¥5,500
- PRICE: ¥6,990

## 【焼きたてのかるび】To open its 39th location in Kawaguchi, Saitama Prefecture, on Friday, Aug. 7!

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001496.000044964.html
- anchor: #n1799179
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社物語コーポレーション、焼きたてのかるび

Facts:
- Capital: 5.9 billion yen
- Revenue: ¥123.9 billion
- Group store sales: approximately ¥176.5 billion
- 808 stores in Japan
- 112 stores overseas

## “SUMADORI Meets,” a limited-time event co-created with university students

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001544.000016166.html
- anchor: #n1799178
- Companies mentioned: スマドリ株式会社、アサヒビール、電通デジタル

Facts:
- 900 yen each (tax included)
- Choose from 180 combinations
- For people aged 20 and over

## 「にじさんじ FAN CLUB」天宮こころ、魁星、蝸堂みかる、早乙女ベリー、山神カルタ、あるてぃめっとくりえいたーず のファンクラブを新規開設！

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001586.000030865.html
- anchor: #n1799177
- Companies mentioned: ANYCOLOR株式会社、にじさんじ

Facts:
- Currently operating more than 30 fan clubs
- Approximately 150 affiliated streamers

## Advance registration opens for “Money Forward Home presents Money Expo 2026,” scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001662.000008962.html
- anchor: #n1799176
- Companies mentioned: マネーフォワードホーム株式会社、ゴールドマン・サックス、レディーバードキャピタル

Facts:
- Last year, a record 2,654 people attended
- Nov. 7, 2026, 9:00–20:00

## The 3rd “iFace” × “B-SIDE LABEL” collaboration: New designs featuring pop art on smartphone cases go on sale

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001673.000009971.html
- anchor: #n1799175
- Companies mentioned: iFace、B-SIDE LABEL、Hamee株式会社

Facts:
- Price: ¥6,000 (¥6,600 including tax)
- With worldwide cumulative sales of more than 38 million units

## To celebrate the 8.5th anniversary of “Alice Gear Aegis,” the “Real Scout Mission Infinity” event is underway!

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002010.000004473.html
- anchor: #n1799174
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社コロプラ、ピラミッド、島田フミカネ、海老川兼武、柳瀬敬之、ZUNTATA

Facts:
- At 75 stations nationwide
- 8.5th anniversary
- From Monday, August 3, 2026
- Through Aug. 9, 2026, 23:59
- A QUO card worth ¥1,000 commemorating the 8.5th anniversary
- 30 winners by lottery

## 富士急ハイランド「ZOKKON」まもなく累計搭乗者数200万人突破‼「ZOKKON200万人突破セレモニー」8月上旬に開催

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002037.000001110.html
- anchor: #n1799173
- Companies mentioned: 富士急ハイランド、絶叫戦隊ハイランダー

Facts:
- 2 million cumulative riders
- Early August 2026
- One-day pass: Adults ¥6,000–¥7,900
- Middle and high school students: ¥5,500–¥7,400
- Elementary school students: ¥4,400–¥5,100
- Young children and seniors: ¥2,100–¥2,600

## A limited-edition hand cream joins the “All of Me Narciso Rodriguez” fragrance collection by Narciso Rodriguez, designed to make the “real me” shine

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003167.000005794.html
- anchor: #n1799172
- Companies mentioned: ナルシソ ロドリゲス パルファム、資生堂、株式会社メディア・グローブ

Facts:
- 50 mL
- ¥6,160 including tax

## 【サンシャインシティプリンスホテル】劇場版 魔法少女まどか☆マギカ〈ワルプルギスの廻天〉とのコラボレーションイベントを開催催

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003897.000024668.html
- anchor: #n1799171
- Companies mentioned: サンシャインシティプリンスホテル、劇場版 魔法少女まどか☆マギカ〈ワルプルギスの廻天〉、COLLABORATION RESTAURANT「IKEPRI CANVAS」

Facts:
- 朝食なし 1名さま ￥22,350より
- 朝食付き 1名さま ￥25,100より
- Drinks: from ¥1,600
- Food: from ¥2,500
- Sweets: from ¥2,500

## 国分寺マルイなど駅周辺の5者が初協業！夏の探求イベント「コクブンクエスト」を共同開催！

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000004173.000003860.html
- anchor: #n1799170
- Companies mentioned: 国分寺マルイ、株式会社丸井、セレオ国分寺、ミーツ国分寺、JR東日本、西武鉄道、株式会社UPDATER

Facts:
- A prize drawing offering coupons worth up to ¥10,000!
- Earn 2 times the Epos points!

## “Chikekore” is coming from the TV anime “Tamon-kun Ima Docchi!?”!

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008712.000016756.html
- anchor: #n1799169
- Companies mentioned: ムービック、アニメイト、白泉社、多聞くん今どっち！？製作委員会

Facts:
- 1 pack [2 cards] ¥330 (tax included)
- 1 box [10 packs] ¥3,300 (tax included)

## A new “Science” series joins the popular laid-back encyclopedia series, which has surpassed 1.24 million copies! “The Laid-Back Earth Encyclopedia,” introducing more than 45 natural phenomena, goes on sale!

- Published: 2026-08-03T15:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009299.000002535.html
- anchor: #n1799168
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 学研ホールディングス、株式会社 Gakken、学研出版

Facts:
- The series has surpassed 1.24 million copies in cumulative circulation
- List price: ¥1,320 (tax included)
- The Earth may seem so vast that it is beyond our reach. However, phenomena that occur in Japan can sometimes affect distant regions, showing that the Earth is surprisingly interconnected and that its various parts influence one another.
- Revenue: ¥199.1 billion
- Consolidated subsidiaries: 82

## Press announcement: Web form for the “DX Promotion Indicator Self-Diagnosis Format” and guidance materials released

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:59:24+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000178657.html
- anchor: #n1799130
- Companies mentioned: 独立行政法人情報処理推進機構、経済産業省

Facts:
- The submission method will be updated around late August to early September 2026
- You will be able to check the results approximately 5 to 10 minutes after submission
- For companies that submitted between Friday, April 3, and Tuesday, Aug. 25
- Scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 26, through Monday, Aug. 31

## 1コール85円からの営業代行サービスを提供。ソーシャルソリューション株式会社が営業コスト削減と新規顧客開拓を支援

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:58:16+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000188086.html
- anchor: #n1799131
- Companies mentioned: ソーシャルソリューション株式会社

Facts:
- 1コール85円

## Matsuo Institute to launch “Deep Learning Basics,” a course for working adults to learn deep learning through practical experience, starting in October

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:55:46+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000031.000113160.html
- anchor: #n1799132
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社松尾研究所、東京大学

Facts:
- A total of 12 lectures
- Course fee: ¥99,000 (tax included)

## Joint symposium 2026 hosted by the Headquarters for Future Society Design and the Headquarters for Data-Driven Innovation Promotion

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:54:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000053.000111118.html
- anchor: #n1799133
- Companies mentioned: 九州大学

Facts:
- [Date and time] Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, 13:00–17:20 (doors open at 12:30)
- Please register in advance using the application form below by 17:00 on Tuesday, Aug. 25.

## A career change is not the end of the journey. Alliance of Japan launches new career support that includes mental health care

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:54:05+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000182299.html
- anchor: #n1799134
- Companies mentioned: Alliance of Japan株式会社

## ちゅうぎんインパクトファンド、ちゅうぎんインフィニティファンド2号投資先である株式会社アイ・グリッド・ソリューションズの東証グロース市場新規上場

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:53:41+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000187.000166651.html
- anchor: #n1799135
- Companies mentioned: ちゅうぎんインパクトファンド、ちゅうぎんインフィニティファンド2号、ちゅうぎんキャピタルパートナーズ、アイ・グリッド・ソリューションズ、ちゅうぎんエナジー、ちゅうぎんフィナンシャルグループ

Facts:
- (Securities code: 603A)
- Established February 9, 2004

## [Web seminar announcement] Revenue growth measures to improve hospital management—from the perspective of increasing medical fee unit prices

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:51:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000118.000011140.html
- anchor: #n1799136
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ソラスト、有限会社メディカル・サポート・システムズ

Facts:
- Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, 19:00–20:00

## Bringing brands and social good together in one project—ADDReC brings Sumu×Gigi together and leads the integrated production of the local children’s cafeteria project “Sumuごち”

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:50:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000026.000045910.html
- anchor: #n1799139
- Companies mentioned: ADDReC株式会社、Sumu株式会社、Gigi株式会社、Airbnb Partners

Facts:
- 台東区の子どもたちに1食1,000円相当の食事を届ける取り組みです
- A hotel where inbound visitors account for more than 90% of overnight guests
- More than 100 co-creation partners and stakeholders gathered

## [For international markets] UnReact Co., Ltd. releases EC app “UR: User Guide｜How to Buy”

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:50:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000277.000072693.html
- anchor: #n1799138
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社UnReact、Shopify

Facts:
- Basic Plan: $3.99 per month
- 7-day free trial
- 175 countries worldwide
- More than 1 million shops
- Up to 6 steps
- 5 design styles

## “Koshien Kids Festa ~2026 autumn~,” an event for elementary school children and younger and their families, to be held Saturday, Sept. 12! ~Working vehicles gather at Hanshin Koshien Stadium!~

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:50:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003686.000005180.html
- anchor: #n1799137
- Companies mentioned: 阪神電気鉄道株式会社、西宮市、三井不動産株式会社、武庫川女子大学、阪急阪神ホールディングス株式会社、アサヒ飲料株式会社、三井ショッピングパーク ららぽーと甲子園、三井住友海上火災保険株式会社、ミズノ株式会社、兵庫日産自動車株式会社、株式会社ホンダモビリティ近畿、KOBELCOグループ、KCJ GROUP 株式会社、セコム株式会社、江崎グリコ株式会社、極東開発工業株式会社、株式会社兵左衛門、新響楽器

Facts:
- More than 10 vehicles will gather
- Approximately 18,000 people attended
- 体験料金：こども1名3,000円（税込）
- こども（ツアーガイド体験者） 4,000円（税込）／1名
- 付添い（おとな）2,000円／1名
- Accompanying child: ¥1,400 (tour guide experience is not available)
- こども（4歳～中学生）2,000円（税込）／1名
- おとな（高校生以上）2,500円（税込）／1名

## 【博文栄光堂関西店】Launches official LINE account on Thursday, July 30! Register as a friend to receive exclusive coupons, and a shop card service is also launching

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:47:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000188020.html
- anchor: #n1799140
- Companies mentioned: 博文栄光堂関西店、株式会社東西哲学書院、信濃町博文栄光堂

Facts:
- 100 yen OFF coupon
- Earn 1 point for every ¥500 spent (tax included)
- Earn 5 points: ¥100 off
- Earn 10 points: ¥500 off
- From Thursday, July 30, 2026
- Valid through the end of December 2026

## 【Held in August 2026】Online seminar on responding to mandatory stress checks for workplaces with fewer than 50 employees!

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:47:25+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000196.000016738.html
- anchor: #n1799141
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社情報基盤開発、厚生労働省

Facts:
- Workplaces with fewer than 50 employees
- April 1, 2028
- Adopted by a cumulative total of 7,552 companies
- 5,200 companies based on results for 2025 alone
- Used by 1.53 million people

## “Takatsuki Shogi Festival,” featuring top shogi players and others, set to be held

- Published: 2026-08-03T14:46:18+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000970.000118013.html
- anchor: #n1799142
- Companies mentioned: 高槻市、谷川浩司、渡辺明、山崎隆之、佐藤天彦、つるの剛士、伊奈めぐみ

Facts:
- Saturday, October 17, Reiwa 8
- From 9:45
- Until 17:00
- 13-minute walk
- 10-minute walk
- Approximately 10,000 visitors

## Asian Optimist Sailing Invitational to kick off Aug. 5 in waters off Guanyinting, Penghu

- Published: 2026-08-03T17:45:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608030210.aspx
- anchor: #n1800945
- Companies mentioned: 亞洲帆船聯合會、澎湖縣帆船協會、中華民國帆船協會

Facts:
- Competitors from 7 countries and regions around the world vie for titles
- The 2026 Asian Optimist Sailing Invitational will begin racing in the waters off Guanyinting, Penghu, on the 5th
- The 2026 Asian Optimist Sailing Invitational will take place in the waters off Guanyinting, Penghu, from the 5th to the 10th

## Senior driver license renewals: Lin Yueqin pushes for full one-stop service starting in September

- Published: 2026-08-03T17:42:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608030209.aspx
- anchor: #n1800943
- Companies mentioned: 立法院交通委員會、交通部公路局新竹區監理所、苗栗監理站、衛福部國民健康署、苗栗縣政府衛生局

Facts:
- The age for mandatory license renewal will be lowered from 75 to 70
- Drivers can then renew their licenses, valid until age 75
- 其後每滿3年換發1次
- A total of 343 people have completed license renewals

## Chiang Wan-an praises Lee Chuan-ching for contributions to the Wanda Line; Su Chiao-hui highlights success in securing additional funding

- Published: 2026-08-03T17:42:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608030208.aspx
- anchor: #n1800944
- Companies mentioned: 台北市、新北市、行政院、台電公司、新北捷運局、樹林區公所

Facts:
- 成功爭取行政院核定捷運萬大中和樹林線第二期（土城樹林線）555億元總經費
- The approved total budget was ultimately raised to NT$77 billion

## Tainan plans Orange Line MRT, seeks funding for feasibility study

- Published: 2026-08-03T17:38:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608030207.aspx
- anchor: #n1800915
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、交通部、鐵道局、公路局、台南市、高鐵

Facts:
- The total amount is expected to be NT$13 million

## South African Taiwanese teen Tsai Ying-er wins 1 silver and 1 bronze at performing arts Olympics

- Published: 2026-08-03T17:37:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608030206.aspx
- anchor: #n1800916
- Companies mentioned: 世界表演藝術錦標賽、World Championships of Performing Arts、WCOPA、世界藝術與學術大獎賽、World Grand Championship of Arts and Academics、WGCAA、国際創意藝術暨舞蹈協会、International Creative Arts and Dance Association、ICCADA、南非表演藝術錦標賽、South African Championships of Performing Arts、SACOPA

Facts:
- 15-year-old South African Taiwanese teen Tsai Ying-er
- Attracted performers from more than 70 countries to compete
- Won silver and bronze medals, respectively
- 2026 世界表演藝術錦標賽
- She won 世界藝術與學術大獎賽 in 2025

## Alleged mistreatment at Keelung kindergarten: Hsieh Kuo-liang says disciplinary action by Aug. 10 at the latest

- Published: 2026-08-03T17:37:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608030205.aspx
- anchor: #n1800917
- Companies mentioned: Facebook

Facts:
- Report and disciplinary action to be completed by the 10th at the latest

## Cleaning crew member receives expired shelf-stable milk at medical exam; Lu Shiow-yen: accountability and compensation

- Published: 2026-08-03T17:33:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608030204.aspx
- anchor: #n1800914
- Companies mentioned: 台中市、環保局、大甲李綜合醫院

Facts:
- A gift card worth NT$100
- Expired for 4 months

## 中市府銷毀逾364噸中聯回收油 轉作生質柴油

- Published: 2026-08-03T17:26:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608030203.aspx
- anchor: #n1800911
- Companies mentioned: 中聯、福懋、福壽、新北承德公司、高雄永瑞公司

Facts:
- Estimated quantity to be processed exceeds 364 metric tons
- 福懋 Oil Co.: 246.296 metric tons in total
- 福壽 Co.: 118.213 metric tons in total

## Greens accuse city of deliberately excluding Zhonglian from meeting; Taichung City Government says it will proactively release meeting minutes

- Published: 2026-08-03T17:25:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608030202.aspx
- anchor: #n1800912
- Companies mentioned: 中聯油脂、台中市政府、衛福部、中央社

Facts:
- 中聯油脂總經理余凌冲7月3日曾列席台中市政府會議
- Yu Lingchong attended 衛福部's July 4 meeting on removal of problematic cooking oil products from shelves

## National Central University’s Formosat-1 CubeSat launches, completes fiber-optic gyroscope verification

- Published: 2026-08-03T17:24:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608030201.aspx
- anchor: #n1800913
- Companies mentioned: 中央大學、互宇向量公司、印度太空新創公司、極星光電

Facts:
- The CubeSat is just 30 centimeters long
- 整體搭載設備逾5成採用台灣自主技術
- It took 16 years to go from the lab to space

## Wildfire damage in Europe has exceeded NT$112 billion as the cost of climate change continues to climb

- Published: 2026-08-03T17:23:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608030200.aspx
- anchor: #n1800901
- Companies mentioned: 金融時報、歐盟執行委員會、巴斯夫集團、科思創、贏創工業集團、蘇黎世聯邦理工學院、賽峰集團、達梭飛機製造公司、阿利安集團、凱投宏觀公司

Facts:
- Wildfires and heat waves that swept across Europe this year have caused more than 3 billion euros in losses
- Nearly 500,000 hectares of land have been burned in the 5 worst-hit countries in the eurozone alone...
- Wildfires cost regional economies including Portugal, Spain, Italy and Greece an average of 2.1 billion euros in gross domestic product (GDP) annually
- Wildfires have directly affected at least 40,000 businesses
- Of those, 19,500 have shut down completely
- About 120,000 to 150,000 employees have received government subsidies due to reduced working hours
- About 18,500 hectares of agricultural land have been damaged
- Gironde accounts for just 2.5% of France's output

## SBL's Kuo Chia-an leans toward joining 台啤; coach Wang Chien-wei jokes that he is choosing love

- Published: 2026-08-03T17:22:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608030199.aspx
- anchor: #n1800902
- Companies mentioned: SBL、台灣啤酒、台啤、新北中信特攻、TPBL、HBL、UBA、國立體大、凱薩基隆黑鳶、裕隆集團

Facts:
- Just 3 players were selected in this year's SBL rookie draft
- Ties the record low set in 2019

## Dispute at Taipei City Hospital's Heping Branch: man wielding a pickaxe subdued after confrontation

- Published: 2026-08-03T17:19:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608030198.aspx
- anchor: #n1800903
- Companies mentioned: 北市聯合醫院、中央社

Facts:
- Huang, an outsourced cleaner
- Chen, a security guard at the hospital

## Successful private-sector investment promotion: Kaohsiung has gone 5 straight years without borrowing and cut debt by NT$31.2 billion

- Published: 2026-08-03T17:19:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608030197.aspx
- anchor: #n1800904

Kaohsiung City has strengthened fiscal discipline under Mayor Chen Chi-mai, achieving 5 consecutive years of zero borrowing and reducing debt. It is accelerating urban development by leveraging private investment.

Facts:
- Kaohsiung City has achieved zero new borrowing for 5 consecutive years since fiscal year 110.
- Kaohsiung City's restricted debt has been reduced by NT$31.2 billion.
- The scale of Kaohsiung City's expenditure budget grew from NT$146.5 billion in 109 to NT$199.2 billion.
- Kaohsiung City's self-liquidating debt increased by NT$51.6 billion after Chen Chi-mai took office as mayor.

## WSBL's Tsai Yu-lien draws interest from 台電; 北一女 gets its first-ever top draft pick

- Published: 2026-08-03T17:18:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608030196.aspx
- anchor: #n1800898
- Companies mentioned: WSBL、台電、北一女、HBL、世新大學、台師大、台元、UBA、中華電信、國泰人壽

At the WSBL rookie draft, Tsai Yu-lien, a 北一女 graduate and 世新大學 center, was selected first overall by 台電, setting a school record. Tsai hopes to raise her game under a coaching system she knows well.

Facts:
- 177 centimeters tall
- Completed a glorious run of 6 championships in 7 years

## Kaohsiung man accused of letting dog chase and bite cats; animal protection office: will ask him to explain

- Published: 2026-08-03T17:17:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608030195.aspx
- anchor: #n1800899
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市動物保護處

Facts:
- As many as about 29 cats may have fallen victim
- More than 2 years
- Punishable by up to 2 years in prison
- May also be fined at least NT$200,000
- And up to NT$2 million

## 調查：近7成民眾每週用1次AI 57%願授權當購物管家

- Published: 2026-08-03T17:17:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608030194.aspx
- anchor: #n1800900
- Companies mentioned: 萬事達卡、ChatGPT、Gemini

萬事達卡調查顯示，近7成台灣民眾每週使用AI，57%願意授權AI進行購物決策。民眾在享受便利同時，高度重視交易安全防護機制。

Facts:
- 近7成台灣民眾每週至少使用1次AI助理
- 57% of people in Taiwan are ready to let AI serve as a personal shopping assistant
- 38% of people have consulted AI recommendations when making shopping decisions
- 61% of people said they are willing to let AI help plan travel itineraries
- 65% said they are willing to authorize AI to search, compare prices and pay for everyday essentials
- 18% of respondents pay for at least 1 AI tool subscription
- 近5成每月訂閱支出在新台幣600元以下
- 逾4成落在601至1200元之間
- 71% said they will consider AI subscription rewards when choosing a credit card in the future

## Creating a welcoming space: Kaohsiung Criminal Investigation Corps opens its 窩HOME lounge

- Published: 2026-08-03T17:15:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608030193.aspx
- anchor: #n1800893
- Companies mentioned: 高雄警察局刑警大隊、高雄市政府警察局刑事警察大隊

Facts:
- Nearly 60 years
- 3 months of planning and renovation

## After being indicted for gathering military intelligence, Lee Neng-chien is also cleared in advertising fraud case

- Published: 2026-08-03T17:13:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608030192.aspx
- anchor: #n1800894
- Companies mentioned: 皇御科技、輝達

Facts:
- Amount exceeds NT$13 million
- Total financial losses exceed NT$10.84 million
- A total of 67 victims were defrauded after clicking links

## Export-Import Bank: 5,561 companies benefit from reduced trade finance interest rates; NT$4 billion in foregone revenue

- Published: 2026-08-03T17:13:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608030191.aspx
- anchor: #n1800895

The Export-Import Bank announced that it had supported 5,561 companies through a trade-finance interest reduction program for companies exporting to the United States and small and medium-sized businesses. The total reduction in interest income amounts to NT$4.082 billion.

## ASEAN Briefing, Aug. 3, 2026

- Published: 2026-08-03T17:12:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608033002.aspx
- anchor: #n1800897
- Companies mentioned: 三星、LG、標普全球、馬尼拉時報、世界銀行、亞洲開發銀行、集茂集團、Khmer Beverages、Chip Mong Food & Beverage、雅加達環球報

Facts:
- The number of foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) operating in Ho Chi Minh City rose sharply by 41% over the past 5 years
- The ASEAN Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 52.8 in July
- The Philippines’ economic growth in the second quarter may slow further. The median estimate from economists surveyed by 馬尼拉時報 was just 2.6%
- Myanmar’s inflation rate remains high at 24%
- Malaysia’s headline inflation rate fell to 1.9% in June
- Thailand’s tourism and sports minister said the government plans to launch a tourism stimulus package worth 2.45 billion baht (about NT$2.37 billion) in September
- Khmer Beverages, a subsidiary of 集茂集團, has changed its name to Chip Mong Food & Beverage and transformed into an integrated food and beverage company. The group is also investing US$250 million to build a new 15-hectare factory in Phnom Penh

## “US-Japan currency alliance” in focus as joint effort to rescue yen sends strong signal

- Published: 2026-08-03T17:11:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608030190.aspx
- anchor: #n1800896
- Companies mentioned: 日本銀行、紐約聯邦準備銀行

The Japanese government coordinated with the United States to intervene in the currency market in response to the yen’s historic weakness. Officials called it the “complete form of a US-Japan currency alliance” and indicated they would continue intervening as needed.

## New Taiwan dollar plunges 1.46 jiao to close at 32.438

- Published: 2026-08-03T17:04:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608030189.aspx
- anchor: #n1800834

Facts:
- Closed at 32.438
- Plunged 1.46 jiao
- Trading value of US$3.055 billion

## Library cards from Hsinchu County and New Taipei City libraries now work across both systems, expanding access to shared reading resources

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:56:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608030188.aspx
- anchor: #n1800771
- Companies mentioned: 新竹縣政府、新北市政府、新竹市、台北市、桃園市、苗栗縣、國立公共資訊圖書館

Hsinchu County and New Taipei City launched a library “one-card access” system on August 3, 2026, integrating resources from 6 municipalities in northern Taiwan and making cross-jurisdiction borrowing more convenient.

Facts:
- Shared access to 121 public libraries and service locations
- More than ten million physical and e-book holdings
- Connecting public libraries across 6 municipalities in northern Taiwan through shared-resource services

## Taiwan’s first domestically developed third-generation EGFR-targeted lung cancer drug to be covered by national health insurance in August

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:56:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608030187.aspx
- anchor: #n1800772
- Companies mentioned: 台湾东洋

Taiwan Liposome Company’s domestically developed third-generation EGFR-targeted lung cancer drug Aumolertinib will be covered by national health insurance in August, marking a milestone for locally developed drugs in Taiwan.

Facts:
- Invested a year in process development
- Aims to launch 2 new products each year

## Shih Chung-liang says there is no mandatory reporting requirement for oil-product ingredients; Huang Kuo-chang criticizes him for shifting blame from 台糖

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:54:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608030186.aspx
- anchor: #n1800773
- Companies mentioned: 台糖、中聯油品、民眾黨、行政院、經濟部、中聯公司

Facts:
- 今年5月中

## Labor funds earn NT$2.2 trillion in first half; July market pullback has limited impact

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:54:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608030185.aspx
- anchor: #n1800704
- Companies mentioned: 勞動基金運用局、台積電、聯發科、台達電、台光電子材料、欣興電子、日月光投資控股、奇鋐、鴻海、智邦、富邦金

Facts:
- 勞動基金上半年收益數為2兆2024億元
- 今年勞動基金6月單月收益數為新台幣771億元

## Graduates of top South Korean universities struggle to find jobs, turn to Japan for opportunities

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:53:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608030184.aspx
- anchor: #n1800705
- Companies mentioned: Yonsei University、KOREC、Samsung、Wanted Lab、LAPRAS、Mynavi、Canon Imaging Systems、Azbil、Korea Labor Institute、Human Resources Development Service of Korea、Energize

Facts:
- South Korea’s youth unemployment rate is 7.0%
- Japan’s overall unemployment rate is 2.5%
- More than 80,000 South Koreans work in Japan
- Last year, 2257 South Korean young people went to work in Japan through a government-supported program
- Up 47% from 2024
- The rate of going to work in the United States fell 29%
- The number of marriages between South Korean men and Japanese women rose 26% from last year
- The number of marriages between South Korean women and Japanese men also rose 29%

## Ferry fire in Indonesia kills 5, leaves 28 missing; search and rescue continues

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:52:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608030183.aspx
- anchor: #n1800706
- Companies mentioned: KMP Mutiara Sentosa 2

Facts:
- The ferry was carrying 271 people
- 5 people have died
- 28 people are missing
- Carrying 180 vehicles
- 160 meters long
- Can carry 689 passengers
- 49 crew members
- Up to 181 vehicles

## Taipei pregnant women can get 1 extra ultrasound scan beyond the 3 provided by the central government

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:45:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608030182.aspx
- anchor: #n1799560
- Companies mentioned: 台北市衛生局、北市聯醫和平婦幼院區、陳敬軒、國際婦產科超音波協會（ISUOG）、衛生福利部國民健康署

Facts:
- The 3 ultrasound scans provided among the central government’s 14 prenatal checkups
- Pregnant women at 36 weeks or more
- Abnormality detection rate increased to 1.5 times

## Research institute: DeepSeek’s new flagship model costs far less to run than competitors

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:43:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608030181.aspx
- anchor: #n1799561
- Companies mentioned: DeepSeek、Artificial Analysis、Moonshot AI、OpenAI、Anthropic、Google、Meta、智譜AI

Facts:
- DeepSeek-V4-Flash charges US$0.14 per million input tokens
- US$0.28 per million output tokens
- DeepSeek-V4-Flash costs an average of US$0.03 per test
- Moonshot AI’s recently released new model, Kimi K3, costs US$0.86
- OpenAI’s flagship model GPT-5.6 Sol costs US$1.86
- Anthropic’s flagship model Claude Fable 5 costs US$3.15
- DeepSeek-V4-Flash scored 50 out of 100 in its “intelligence index” rankings

## 建新 opens new Taipei Port logistics center to capture AI supply chain opportunities

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:43:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608030180.aspx
- anchor: #n1799562
- Companies mentioned: 建新、北士科

Facts:
- Applications for the second-phase cold-chain expansion of the Xinke Smart International Logistics Center are expected to begin in August

## Math A and physics prove difficult in the subject-specific exam; estimated admission thresholds for medicine and dentistry fall by 5 to 6 grade points

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:42:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608030179.aspx
- anchor: #n1799563
- Companies mentioned: 得胜者文教、台大、中正大学、中央大学、中原大学、輝達

Facts:
- Admission thresholds for medicine and dentistry programs in the 3rd category may fall by 5 to 6 grade points from last year
- Admission thresholds for the 2nd category are expected to fall by about 7 grade points
- Admission thresholds for 2nd-category programs at top universities are estimated at about 215 points across 5 subjects
- Programs at universities such as National Chung Cheng University, National Central University and Chung Yuan Christian University are estimated at about 195 points across 5 subjects
- 台大醫學系今年改採計4科（不採計學測英文），推估錄取門檻可能落在4科231級分
- 台大1類科系錄取門檻預估約5科260級分
- 台大電機系錄取門檻下修3級分，約為226或227級分

## Economics minister: 台糖 is only a buyer; more local inspections could deter unscrupulous suppliers

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:42:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608030178.aspx
- anchor: #n1799555
- Companies mentioned: 台糖、中聯、中聯油脂、南僑

Facts:
- 台糖今年5月已通報中聯油脂311號油槽原料油檢驗不合格

## Investors take profits; Seoul stocks close down more than 5%

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:41:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608030177.aspx
- anchor: #n1799556
- Companies mentioned: SK海力士、三星電子、大信證券、川普

Facts:
- South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI fell 338 points, or 5.12%, today
- South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI fell 338 points, or 5.12%, today, closing at 6257.45
- The KOSPI surged nearly 18% in a single day on July 31

## Leadership handover at Taiwan’s National Museum of Taiwan History; former 台南市文化局 director Hsieh Shih-yuan takes office

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:41:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202608030176.aspx
- anchor: #n1799557
- Companies mentioned: 国立台湾历史博物馆、文化部、台南市文化局、国立台湾师范大学、成功大学

Facts:
- After about 20 years
- During 5 years in office

## 彰化打鐵厝產業園區動土 預估年產值逾22億元

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:39:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608030175.aspx
- anchor: #n1799558
- Companies mentioned: 彰化縣政府、台糖公司

Facts:
- More than 1000 job opportunities
- Total area of about 10 hectares
- Nearly 6 hectares planned for industrial use
- Covers about 211 square meters
- Can treat 163 metric tons of domestic sewage and industrial wastewater per day

## Jingce posts record July revenue; 南電 reaches second-highest level for the same period as AI demand grows

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:37:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608030174.aspx
- anchor: #n1799559
- Companies mentioned: 中華精測、南電

Facts:
- 7月自結合併營收新台幣6.15億元
- Up 7.1% month over month
- Up 49.87% from the same period in 2025
- 南電自結7月營收約54.4億元
- Up 16.13% month over month
- Up 50.24% year over year
- Self-reported consolidated revenue for the first 7 months totaled NT$3.612 billion
- Up 30% year over year
- 南電's self-reported revenue for the first 7 months totaled NT$30.192 billion
- Up 39.38% year over year

## Taoyuan book exchange day drew 5,878 people, with nearly 28,000 books exchanged

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:26:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608030173.aspx
- anchor: #n1799541
- Companies mentioned: 桃園市立圖書館

Facts:
- Attracted 5,878 participants
- Successfully exchanged 27,815 books
- Collected 31,314 books

## TPBL選秀榜眼吳志鍇加盟戰神 球團盼深化陣容

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:23:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608030172.aspx
- anchor: #n1799530
- Companies mentioned: TPBL、台北台新戰神、台灣職業籃球大聯盟、中國籃球聯賽

Facts:
- 196 centimeters tall
- Three-point shooting percentage as high as 42%
- Will wear No. 13

## Abnormal operation of platform doors on Taichung MRT Green Line affects 4 trains

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:20:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608030171.aspx
- anchor: #n1799531
- Companies mentioned: 台中捷運、中捷公司

Facts:
- 4 trains affected
- Average delay of 4 minutes
- Equipment issue is expected to take 30 minutes to resolve

## Husband loses wife in Kumamoto shopping mall explosion, blames himself: “Why didn’t I tell her not to go back?”

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:19:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608030170.aspx
- anchor: #n1799527
- Companies mentioned: 永旺夢樂城熊本、讀賣新聞

Facts:
- 39-year-old woman killed
- Her 13-year-old son is in the first year of junior high school
- They married 15 years ago

## Regions across 中國 rush to develop industries of the future; state media warns against blindly following the trend

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:19:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608030169.aspx
- anchor: #n1799528
- Companies mentioned: 中國

Facts:
- Nearly all 31 provinces mention hydrogen development in their “15th Five-Year” plans
- 29 provinces mention biomanufacturing
- More than 20 provinces mention embodied intelligence
- Just 3 months into the year, 中國 brain-computer interface companies have already attracted more financing than in all of 2025
- 半年內，超過人民幣900億元（約新台幣4320億元）資金湧入具身智慧行業
- As of the end of June 2025, the 560 hydrogen refueling stations built and operating in 中國 served an average of just 43 vehicles each

## 清潔隊員連爆毒駕酒駕 南澳鄉公所：調職絕不護短

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:17:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608030168.aspx
- anchor: #n1799529
- Companies mentioned: 南澳鄉公所、宜蘭縣警察局、蘇澳分局、宜蘭地檢署、中央社

Facts:
- A 50-year-old man surnamed Fu
- A 45-year-old man surnamed Han
- Blood alcohol level of 0.36 milligrams per liter

## Social Welfare Alliance questions unequal negotiation guidelines; 社家署 pledges to follow consensus

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:15:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608030167.aspx
- anchor: #n1799524
- Companies mentioned: 台灣社會福利總盟、衛生福利部、社家署

Facts:
- After 8 to 9 months of pilot testing and discussions with various parties
- The communication and negotiation guidelines workshop originally scheduled to begin on Aug. 4
- And complete, before the end of this year, implementation rules enabling truly equal negotiations

## 三大法人 sell NT$18.776 billion worth of 台股

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:09:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608030166.aspx
- anchor: #n1799525
- Companies mentioned: 三大法人、台股、外資、陸資、投信、自營商

Facts:
- 三大法人: 外資 and 陸資 were net sellers, 投信 was a net buyer, and 自營商 was a net seller, for combined net sales of NT$18.776 billion
- 台股 rose 266.66 points today
- Closed at 43,386.41 points
- Trading value reached NT$844.531 billion
- 自營商 net sold NT$20.653 billion
- 投信 net bought NT$21.068 billion
- 外資 and 陸資 net sold NT$19.191 billion

## College student drowns while swimming at Niujiaowan Creek waterfall in Pingtung

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:09:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608030165.aspx
- anchor: #n1799526
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、龍泉榮民醫院

Facts:
- 3 male college students
- Caused 2 deaths in 3 years

## Heavy rain and flooding in southern India kill 14; thousands flee their homes

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:08:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608030164.aspx
- anchor: #n1799473
- Companies mentioned: 克勒拉邦、卡納塔卡邦、印度人報

Facts:
- At least 11 people have died in 克勒拉邦
- Nearly 7,700 evacuees taken in
- Caused at least 3 deaths

## Tow truck carrying helicopter snags power cable in Xizhi, disrupting traffic; cited by police for lacking permit

- Published: 2026-08-03T16:06:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608030163.aspx
- anchor: #n1799474
- Companies mentioned: 新北市警察局、台電

Facts:
- Around 9 a.m.
- 6 police officers
- Around 10 a.m.
- Blood alcohol level was 0