AI News 180m Report

2026-08-13 15:00–18:00 JST

1131 received, 1131 listed, 10 sources ・ Page 10 of 12

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 978 items from 7 sources; Japan, 153 items from 3 sources.

One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

Japan | PR TIMES (continued)（149）

ExaMD and テオリア・テクノロジーズ launch a proof-of-concept trial of a voice AI-based self-check for brain health

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 10 million people are living with dementia or MCI (mild cognitive impairment)
  • An estimated 5 million of them are in an MCI state
  • A voice-based check that takes “just 60 seconds of speaking”
  • Launch a joint proof-of-concept trial using voice AI technology in August 2026

Companies mentioned：ExaMD、テオリア・テクノロジーズ、エクサウィザーズ、エーザイ

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Turning inheritance and registration knowledge into an organizational asset: AI孔明 on IDX brings intelligence to judicial scrivener offices. “AI Registration Loop on IDX” launches for judicial scriveners

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Capital: 100 million yen (capital reserves: 1.525 billion yen)
  • Trusted by more than 1 million customers
  • OriginalBCNアワードで17年連続販売本数1位を獲得しています

Companies mentioned：AIデータ株式会社、AI孔明 on IDX、Tokkyo.Ai

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Original3世代の東京マンゲキ所属メンバー大集結! 5.5時間の超大型コーナーライブ『トーキョーマンゲキフェス2026ー渋神三世代決戦ー』開催決定!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • SS seats: Advance tickets 12,000 yen
  • S seats: Advance tickets 10,000 yen
  • A seats: Advance tickets 8,000 yen
  • B seats: Advance tickets 7,000 yen

Companies mentioned：吉本興業株式会社、LINE CUBE SHIBUYA、FANY

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Original【ジュビロ磐田キャプテンが磐田の魅力を発信】藤原健介さん「静岡いわたPR大使」に任命

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • We have asked 15 prominent figures to serve as ambassadors.

Companies mentioned：ジュビロ磐田、磐田市役所、バディFC、ギラヴァンツ北九州、栃木SC

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“Okayama and Sudan’s medical ties” spanning more than 40 years: Sudanese staff working amid civil war visit Okayama

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Has continued providing medical assistance in Sudan for 20 years
  • Capacity: 150
  • More than 10 million people have been forced to flee
  • Approximately 33.7 million people will need humanitarian assistance in 2026.

Companies mentioned：認定NPO法人ロシナンテス、岡山大学、イブンシーナ病院、九州大学、長崎大学、熊本大学

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From Kumamoto to the world: Elementary and junior high school students who won the junior national tournament 2 years in a row form official HADO team “CLOVER”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Kumamoto Prefecture’s junior HADO team “CLOVER” won the national tournament 2 years in a row and is aiming for the world championships as an official team. It has also launched a crowdfunding campaign to support its efforts.

Facts

  • Won in 2024 and 2025, for 2 consecutive years
  • Target amount: 400,000 yen
  • A team of 3 members

Companies mentioned：株式会社meleap、CAMPFIRE

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Originalプリンス ワイキキ、秋のハワイへと誘う2つの新しい滞在体験 宿泊プラン「秋旅ハワイ」8月19日より開始 新客室「クラブ オーシャン テラス スイート」滞在

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Originalプリンス ワイキキが2026年秋の観光需要に対応するため、「秋旅ハワイ」宿泊プランと新客室「クラブ オーシャン テラス スイート」を発表。日本市場への訴求力強化が狙い。

Facts

  • Up to 25% off
  • Up to 35% off
  • Aug. 19, 2026
  • Through Dec. 23, 2027
  • For up to 4 guests

Companies mentioned：プリンス ワイキキ、プリンス リゾーツ ハワイ インク、西武・プリンスホテルズワールドワイド、ウェスティン ハプナ ビーチ リゾート、マウナ ケア ビーチ ホテル

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【Survey on bone health】Just under 30% of people do something to support bone health. Among the actions taken, 60% “increase physical activity in daily life,” just over 40% “try to get sunlight,” and just under 40% “do exercises or stretches.”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 28.5% of people do something to support bone health.
  • 60.3% “increase physical activity in daily life”
  • 42.1% “try to get sunlight”
  • 37.2% “do exercises or stretches”
  • 70.8% “to maintain health”
  • 38.8% “calcium”
  • 20.5% “protein”
  • 【Number of respondents】11,169

Companies mentioned：マイボイスコム株式会社、伊藤忠グループ

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Breaking through the challenges of the “Childcare for Every Child” system: Florence commissioned by Shinagawa Ward to provide “support for the development of children requiring medical care and others”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Certified NPO Florence has been commissioned by Shinagawa Ward to run the “Support for the Development of Children Requiring Medical Care and Others” program. It will begin in-home cooperative childcare in August 2026 to support families caught in gaps in the system.

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A gameplay video featuring Nobuhiko Okamoto, voice of Sasaki Ganryu in Onimusha: Way of the Sword!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Scheduled for release Friday, Sept. 4, 2026
  • ・Standard download edition: 8,990 yen (tax included)
  • ・Deluxe download edition: 9,990 yen (tax included)
  • ・Premium Deluxe download edition: 10,990 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned：カプコン、任天堂、ソニー・インタラクティブエンタテインメント

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Stella AI begins offering “Grok 4.6”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

SUPERNOVA Inc. will add SpaceXAI’s latest model, “Grok 4.6,” to its generative AI service Stella AI starting Aug. 13, 2026. This will enhance the AI’s ability to support intellectual work and improve the user experience.

Companies mentioned：SpaceXAI、Artificial Analysis

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JCB to hold “JCB Original Series Night” at ES CON FIELD HOKKAIDO

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • For 15,000 visitors
  • YMCA admission tickets (※): 50 recipients
  • Original muffler towels: 50 recipients
  • Original tote bags: 100 recipients
  • Original wet wipes: 300 recipients
  • “tower eleven hotel” accommodation vouchers: 1 recipient
  • Daisuke Matsuzaka autographed baseballs: 3 recipients
  • JCB gift cards worth 3,000 yen: 30 recipients
  • 52 winning pairs, totaling 130 people

Companies mentioned：JCB、北海道日本ハムファイターズ、埼玉西武ライオンズ、Coca-Cola、tower eleven hotel

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Pro golfer 桑木志帆プロ, sponsored by AIRONCHROME, wins her first overseas major at “AIG女子オープン”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 50th-anniversary tournament
  • 5 under par over 4 days
  • 4th Japanese champion

Companies mentioned：AIRONCHROME、桑木志帆プロ、エスター・ヘンゼライト、岡本綾子、渋野日向子プロ、山下美夢有プロ、ロイヤルリザム＆セントアンズGC、AIG女子オープン

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“Seibu Fitness Club Tokorozawa” becomes “Seibu Fitness Club Tokorozawa supported by LIONS”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Starting Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026
  • Signed on June 26, 2026
  • Took over the operation of Seibu Fitness Club in April 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社BORECA、株式会社西武ライオンズ、埼玉西武ライオンズ

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【Statement】Contributing to peace and communicating with the world through public relations

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • In the 2026 peace declaration

Companies mentioned：日本パブリックリレーションズ学会、広島市、長崎市、国連

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Heatstroke measures at TIME SHARING・グレイドパーク新橋駅前, a 1-minute walk from Shimbashi Station: providing a shelter for people who feel unwell due to the heat

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A 1-minute walk from Shimbashi Station
  • Launch date: Aug. 17, 2026
  • Operates more than 300 rental meeting rooms and event spaces nationwide, mainly in Tokyo
  • Cumulative users total 3.5 million

Companies mentioned：TIME SHARING・グレイドパーク新橋駅前、株式会社あどばる、厚生労働省、TIME SHARING、ツナガる

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The official “power-push store” for いたずらぐまのグルーミー is coming to SAC'S BAR locations!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 20 SAC'S BAR group locations nationwide
  • About 570 stores nationwide
  • ¥3,080
  • ¥1,320
  • ¥770

Companies mentioned：株式会社サックスバーホールディングス、SAC'S BAR、いたずらぐまのグルーミー

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“LIVER Festival 2026” to be held Aug. 22 and 23 at Sankaku Hiroba, Shinjuku Sumitomo Building! Hosted by Yucosu and Shimon Okura

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original2026年8月22日(土)・23日(日)
  • 2 days
  • Total views on social media exceeded 150 million
  • More than 2 million total social media followers

Companies mentioned：株式会社321、SHOWROOM

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ヴィッセル神戸 and ミックウェア announce joint project using “PreSpot,” an indoor digital twin experience service for stadiums

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Starting Aug. 13, 2026
  • Released on March 1, 2026

Companies mentioned：ヴィッセル神戸、楽天ヴィッセル神戸株式会社、株式会社ミックウェア、ミックウェア、DynaPlanet

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ONECARAT to exhibit a booth at “SHIBUYA SUMMER PARK 2026,” creating a place for streamers and viewers to connect in person

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 12,000 livestreamers are affiliated

Companies mentioned：ONECARAT、株式会社AEGIS GROUP、ラファエル

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Uber reaches agreement with 日の丸交通 to serve as an operating partner for robotaxi test operations

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Second half of 2026
  • Signed by 3 companies

Companies mentioned：Uber、Uber Japan、日の丸交通、Uber Technologies, Inc.、Wayve、日産自動車株式会社

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For executives who graduated from Waseda or Gakushuin only! Lunchtime networking event to be held Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Sanbo BAR Shinjuku

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Participation fee: 3,000 yen (food + all-you-can-drink soft drinks)
  • Capacity: approximately 20 to 30 people
  • Currently provides support to about 30 business leaders and companies to strengthen organizational cohesion and decision-making.

Companies mentioned：株式会社経営参謀、学習院経営者会、株式会社verita、ビザ・ワールドワイド・ジャパン株式会社、PwC、IBM

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Original月のリズムとともに、美しく時を刻む。ティソ「デジール ムーンフェイズ」コレクション誕生

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ¥79,200 (tax included)
  • ¥71,500 (tax included)
  • ¥75,900 (tax included)
  • ¥82,500 (tax included)
  • ¥70,400 (tax included)
  • ¥80,300 (tax included)
  • ¥74,800 (tax included)
  • Diameter: 29.6 mm
  • Water-resistant to 5 bar (50 m)
  • Diameter: 28 mm

Companies mentioned：ティソ、TISSOT、スウォッチグループジャパン株式会社

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Donations for those affected by the “Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A donation of ¥5 million
  • More than 2 million contracts

Companies mentioned：FWD生命保険株式会社、日本赤十字社、FWDグループ

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Set to exhibit at MarkeZine Day 2026 Autumn on Sept. 8 (Tue) and 9 (Wed)

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Reaches approximately 90% of internet users in Japan
  • Approximately 1 billion browser data points per month
  • More than 60 sessions

Companies mentioned：株式会社インティメート・マージャー、株式会社 翔泳社、MarkeZine編集部

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Original【コンフォートホテル千歳】災害時における宿泊施設の提供等に関する協定の締結

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • On Thursday, August 6, 2026, we signed an “Agreement on the Provision of Accommodation Facilities During Disasters” with Chitose City, Hokkaido (Mayor: 横田 隆一).
  • During disasters and other emergencies, コンフォートホテル千歳 (Chitose, Hokkaido), which opened on June 15, 2026, will be provided as accommodation for people requiring special consideration, including older adults, people with disabilities, pregnant women, women who have recently given birth, infants and young children, and people who are ill or injured, as well as people providing support to Chitose City during disasters.
  • Number of guest rooms: 142
  • The 「チョイスホテルズブランド」 global brand portfolio of a hotel chain with more than 7,500 hotels in 46 countries

Companies mentioned：株式会社グリーンズ、チョイスホテルズブランド、コンフォートホテル千歳

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Original【ペッパーランチ】今月は肉の日が5日間！8月27日(木)からスタート！「肉の日WEEK」

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 29% more meat
  • 5 days only

Companies mentioned：株式会社ホットパレット、ペッパーランチ、ペッパーランチPLUS、武蔵ハンバーグ、ロックスハンバーグ

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Accelerating next-generation hotel development through “real × tech” — announcement of a comprehensive business partnership agreement with RS Investment Management 株式会社

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • We plan to develop and operate next-generation accommodation facilities in major cities across Japan, with a target of 20 properties over the next few years.
  • We are developing 23 apartment hotel-related projects in major cities including Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto.
  • The total number of guest rooms is 641.
  • 5 of the properties are already open.

Companies mentioned：株式会社SQUEEZE、RS Investment Management 株式会社、RSホールディングス株式会社

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[Preparing for a new store opening] “洒落CAFE 博多マルイ店” to end its limited-time operations on Sunday, August 30

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Since opening in January 2026
  • As of Sunday, August 30, 2026
  • From Tuesday, August 11, through Sunday, August 23
  • From Wednesday, August 26
  • From Wednesday, August 26, a collaboration cafe commemorating the broadcast of the TV anime BLEACH 千年血戦篇-禍進譚- will be held, welcoming visitors through the final day of operations on Sunday, August 30.
  • Hours: 10:00–21:00
  • Collaboration menu last order: 20:00

Companies mentioned：Anique株式会社、洒落CAFE 博多マルイ店、多聞くん今どっち！？、BLEACH 千年血戦篇-禍進譚-

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株式会社アシスト begins recruiting resellers in the Kagoshima area for a local search optimization service covering AIO, GEO, LLMO and MEO. The service optimizes generative AI responses and uses cutting-edge technology to help brick-and-mortar stores connect with users.

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 300 registered manga artists
  • More than 2,000 projects completed

Companies mentioned：株式会社アシスト、ChatGPT、Perplexity、Gemini

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Original【埼玉県戸田市】子どもたちの鉄道駅安全標語、入賞作品決定！8月18日に『表彰式』開催、市内3駅でポスター掲示

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 285 entries
  • 13 winning entries
  • From 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, August 18
  • From late August, after the awards ceremony
  • Through late March of Reiwa 9 (planned)

Companies mentioned：埼玉県戸田市、東日本旅客鉄道株式会社

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Dek and Thia from the film Predator: Badlands brought to life as 1/3-scale figures

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Price: ¥597,190 (tax included)
  • Quantity available: 350
  • Overall height: 87 cm
  • Overall width: 68 cm
  • Depth: 62 cm (plasma sword extended)
  • Overall width: 71 cm
  • Depth: 72 cm (combistick)
  • Overall width: 67 cm
  • Depth: 62 cm (plasma sword folded)
  • Weight: approximately 43.22 kg

Companies mentioned：株式会社プライム１スタジオ、20th Century Studios

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[Sint-Truiden] Sponsorship agreement signed with e.m.y.c design合同会社

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2026-2027 season
  • Sponsorship agreement for the 4th season
  • 43 points
  • 3rd place
  • 22 wins
  • 5 draws
  • 13 losses
  • 61 goals scored
  • 46 goals conceded

Companies mentioned：STVV、e.m.y.c design合同会社、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

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Donations for areas affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Contribution amount: ¥2 million
  • Approximately 2,700 group employees

Companies mentioned：アイエスエフネットグループ、熊本県

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Paper accepted at IJCAI, a leading international AI conference — New AI technology developed to more accurately evaluate the effects of initiatives using historical data

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original2026年8月15日（土）から8月21日（金）

Companies mentioned：株式会社NTTドコモ、半熟仮想株式会社

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Samsung Account: bringing everyday life together

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Since 2023, Samsung Account has supported accounts for children.

Companies mentioned：サムスン電子、Samsung

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[Event Report] Lecture on the role of companies supporting food and the potential of the food business

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • We operate 2,822 locations in Japan.
  • As of the end of July 2026

Companies mentioned：株式会社プレナス、ほっともっと、やよい軒、MKレストラン、中村学園大学

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Directed by 一清 錦織, with 脩悟 中山 making his stage debut and starring! The timeless classic “Ah, Those Cherry Blossoms, Our Classmates” opens!

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • August 13–17, 2026
  • The production returns for its 3rd consecutive year since 2024.
  • The summer of 2026, the 81st year after the end of the war
  • 1st-class seats: ¥9,800
  • 2nd-class seats: ¥6,000
  • 3rd-class seats: ¥4,000

Companies mentioned：毎日新聞社、松竹新喜劇、桟敷童子、アンクル・シナモン、キョードーメディアス

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Board games take center stage! “Bodotech 2026” set for Sunday, September 6! Students from TECH.C. will also exhibit

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Sep. 6, 2026 (Sun.)
  • 3 student clubs from TECH.C. will exhibit

Companies mentioned：東京デザインテクノロジーセンター専門学校、TECH.C.、株式会社ライルズ、滋慶学園COMグループ、学校法人コミュニケーションアート

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Notice of episodes 5–7 of TV Tokyo BIZ’s “Don’t Let That Light Go Out! ‘M&A’—The Key to Japan’s Growth”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • ¥24 million in the black
  • “Zombie companies” among the ranks of bankrupt firms in Japan, where there are said to be 400,000 companies
  • A loss of ¥22 trillion

Companies mentioned：M&Aキャピタルパートナーズ株式会社、株式会社テレビ東京、株式会社みらい共創アドバイザリー

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[Okayama University] Okayama University students take part in the send-off ceremony for the Reiwa 8 “Tobitate! Okayama Study Abroad Support Program” — nurturing global talent to connect local communities with the world and shape the future

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 6 students from our university took part.
  • August 13, 2026 (Reiwa 8)

Companies mentioned：国立大学法人岡山大学、未来へトビタテ！おかやま留学応援地域協議会、一般社団法人岡山経済同友会、アークホテル岡山

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EC app “UR: Size Chart, Guide & Table” released by UnReact Inc. for international markets

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Basic Plan: $3.99/month
  • 7-day free trial
  • 175 countries worldwide
  • More than 1 million shops

Companies mentioned：株式会社UnReact、Shopify

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Experience team building and meet a future business partner! Calling for participants in “Hyogo Team-Building Scout,” which connects companies in Hyogo Prefecture with local professionals

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Training lasts 2 days
  • Approximately 3–4 times per month
  • About 3 months

Companies mentioned：株式会社クオリティ・オブ・ライフ

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World-renowned human beatboxer and music producer SO-SO creates a song and music video embodying the new brand theme of “rebellious spirit” championed by ULBO

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • No. 1 on Amazon for 70 consecutive months
  • Friday, December 19, 2025
  • Suggested retail price: 2,480 yen (tax included)
  • Contents: 180 tablets

Companies mentioned：株式会社AINEXT、ULBO、SO-SO、Amazon、楽天、FENNEL、KISS OF LIFE、高槻市観光協会

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ULBO undergoes a complete brand renewal to support challengers’ “rebellious spirit”

Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Contents: 180 tablets
  • Suggested retail price: 2,480 yen (tax included)

Companies mentioned：株式会社AINEXT、ULBO

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Tainan City Council Speaker and Deputy Speaker Qiu Lili and Lin Zhizhan acquitted in bribery case; verdict final

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Supreme Court rejected prosecutors' appeal in the bribery case involving the Tainan City Council speaker and deputy speaker, upholding the acquittals of Qiu Lili and 9 others.

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Miaoli County passes leisure and entertainment business management ordinance on third reading; board game cafes to be regulated like the eight major industries

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Miaoli County Council passed a local ordinance bringing board game cafes under regulations for the eight major industries and setting strict distance restrictions.

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TAIFEX adds risk alerts for night trading to help clearing members monitor risks in real time

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The “Automated Notification Service for Clearing Members’ Self-Set Risk Alerts” launches on the 17th

Companies mentioned：台湾期货交易所

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Urban resilience drill held in Taipei; shoppers and the public follow instructions to take shelter in basements

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Taipei City held an urban resilience drill on August 13, 2026. Mayor Chiang Wan-an inspected evacuation drills, which also included internet speed reduction exercises to strengthen emergency response capabilities.

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Taiwan-Korea ocean education forum opens in Kaohsiung, focusing on blue carbon and ocean-based healing

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The 4-day “Taiwan-Korea Sustainable Youth Workshop”

Companies mentioned：海洋委員會、國立高雄師範大學、韓國忠南國立大學、同德女子大學

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Fisheries Agency: Medical subsidies for distant-water fishing vessel crew expanded to include telemedicine

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

The Fisheries Agency of the Ministry of Agriculture is providing telemedicine subsidies for distant-water fishing vessel crew, using satellite technology to deliver real-time medical support and strengthen healthcare protections for offshore fishers.

Companies mentioned：高雄榮民總醫院

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烏干達 requires Taiwanese people to present Chinese passports for entry stamps; Foreign Ministry expresses serious concern

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • There are currently about 70 台灣 people in 烏干達
  • About 35 Taiwanese-invested businesses

Companies mentioned：烏干達、台灣、中華民國、中華人民共和國、索馬利蘭、摩洛哥

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Electricity rate review committee to meet; Hsu Shu-po calls for a freeze on household rates and increases for highly profitable companies

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original政府已編列新台幣1000億元撥補台電

Companies mentioned：全國商業總會、台電

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TPBL’s Lin Ting-chien joins the Mars in his lucky suit, speaks emotionally about saving a place for his father

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：TPBL、台北台新戰神、CBA、HBL、能仁家商

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東元 sees strength in 4 major businesses in the second half, makes major push into Southeast Asian AIDC opportunities

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Original東元上半年累計合併營收新台幣308.35億元
  • Up 5.5% year on year
  • First-half gross margin: 24.37%
  • Up 0.6 percentage points year on year
  • Original上半年歸屬母公司業主獲利38.23億元
  • Up 47.2% year on year
  • Cumulative earnings per share of NT$1.63
  • Outperformed the EPS of NT$1.23 in the same period last year
  • Q2 profit totaled NT$2.635 billion
  • Up 82% year-on-year
  • Quarterly earnings per share of NT$1.12
  • Completed signing a 30MW green electricity order with 半導體廠

Companies mentioned：東元、美國雲端服務供應商（CSP）業者、半導體廠

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3 people from a disadvantaged household in Chiayi County are crammed into a dilapidated home; 百工修繕協會 builds them a new one

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Over a period of 3 weeks

Companies mentioned：百工修繕利他協會、九華山地藏庵、嘉義縣社會局、勞工暨青年發展處、中埔社會福利服務中心

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Original第4季日本團費估漲7%至10% 韓國團持平

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Prices to rise 7% to 10%
  • Tour prices to rise about 15%
  • Original逆向成長20.9%
  • 3.97 million visits
  • Slight increase of about 3%
  • Average increase of 50%
  • Tour prices still up an average of 15%
  • Increase of about 15%
  • Increase of about 10%
  • Increase of about 3% to 5%
  • Up 8% to 12%
  • Increase of about 18%
  • Increase of about 8%

Companies mentioned：中華民國旅行業品質保障協會、日本、韓國、越南、富國島、國旅、新加坡、美加、歐洲、中亞非、東非、肯亞、摩洛哥、澳洲、紐西蘭

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International rules on Red No. 7 food coloring grow stricter; 消基會 calls for law to ban its use

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 35 commercially available food products tested
  • 「食用紅色7號」 coloring found in 17 products

Companies mentioned：消基會、振泰檢驗科技股份有限公司、美國食品暨藥物管理局、歐盟

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Get moving, desk-bound people: brisk stair climbing for 3 minutes a day lowers the risk of 13 types of cancer

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

A new study shows that desk-bound people can effectively lower their risk of 13 types of cancer by standing more or doing brief bouts of vigorous exercise, such as climbing stairs. 3 minutes of vigorous activity a day has the same effect as 90 minutes of light walking.

Facts

  • 3 minutes of vigorous activity a day can lower cancer risk
  • 3 minutes of vigorous activity has an effect equivalent to 90 minutes of light activity
  • Standing can help lower the risk of cancers associated with prolonged sitting
  • Study examined the risk of 13 types of cancer
  • Study sample included about 59,000 participants

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張嘉郡 promotes pet economy policies, focusing on human-pet coexistence and industry development

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

張嘉郡, the KMT candidate for Yunlin County magistrate, unveiled pet economy policies aimed at building a “Happy Yunlin.” The plan would promote development of the pet market and a community where people and pets live together through industry innovation and smart services.

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The New Taiwan dollar rose 7.8 cents to close at NT$32.168

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Closed at NT$32.168
  • Rose 7.8 cents
  • Trading totaled US$1.722 billion

Companies mentioned：中央社

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To prevent a recurrence of flooding in Neihu, councilors urge the city to send cell broadcast alerts to residents

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • June 25
  • Aug. 3

Companies mentioned：台北市議會、台北市水利工程處、台灣省水利技師公會、行政院災防辦、國家災害防救科技中心、台北市消防局、氣象署、社會民主黨、民進黨、民眾黨、工務局、LINE

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Former wife of former 兆基屋管 chairman questioned; released on NT$1 million bail in money laundering case

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Bail set at NT$1 million
  • Lin You-ren was released on NT$2 million bail
  • More than 100 investors form a self-help group

Companies mentioned：兆基屋管、趙姬投資、寄居蟹管理顧問公司

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Han Kuang exercises: First Theater of Operations conducts fuel resupply and underwater infiltration drills on outlying islands

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Han Kuang No. 42 exercise

Companies mentioned：台灣中油

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UK Q2 economic growth slows to 0.4%, hit by political turmoil and the Middle East war

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • GDP grew 0.4% in Q2
  • Economy expanded 0.6% in Q1 this year
  • Services output grew 0.5% in Q2

Companies mentioned：英國國家統計局、法新社

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Original仁寶第2季獲利年增5.49倍 今年非PC營收占比拚4成

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Q2 net profit attributable to the parent company was NT$3.133 billion
  • A sharp increase of 5.49 times from the low in the same period last year
  • Quarterly earnings per share of NT$0.73
  • Non-PC products account for about 34% of revenue
  • Original目標今年非PC營收占比要拚4成
  • Gross margin of 4.6%
  • 仁寶 notebook shipments fell 13% year-on-year in Q2
  • 仁寶's PC business revenue maintained positive growth in Q2, rising 20% quarter-on-quarter
  • Up 23% year-on-year
  • Q2 non-PC revenue surged 52% from the same period last year
  • OriginalAI伺服器，占公司整體伺服器營收比重已提升至約7成

Companies mentioned：仁寶、NeoCloud

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黃世杰: Restructure Taoyuan's public transit network and launch a transparent childcare map

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Taoyuan ranks last in public transit use among the “Greater Taipei-Taoyuan-Keelung living circle,” at just 12.9%

Companies mentioned：民進黨、中央社

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Tainan reports its 6th imported dengue case; Vietnamese woman diagnosed after developing a fever

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Tainan City's 6th imported dengue case
  • A total of 122 dengue cases reported nationwide
  • 7 locally transmitted cases
  • 115 imported cases

Companies mentioned：台南市政府衛生局、衛生福利部疾病管制署

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鄭麗文 to campaign for 魏平政 in Changhua on the 14th; 王惠美 may be absent

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 鄭麗文 said on July 23
  • A person familiar with the matter said on August 7

Companies mentioned：中國國民黨、民主進步黨

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Cabinet proposes legal amendments: unauthorized stablecoin issuance involving money laundering to be classified as a specific crime

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

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1 dead after 4 men clash at a snack bar in Tianwei, Changhua; prosecutors order autopsy to determine cause of death

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 3 men
  • 2 a.m.
  • 8 a.m.

Companies mentioned：彰化縣田尾鄉、彰化地方檢察署、彰化縣警察局北斗分局、彰化地檢署、彰化縣消防局

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Chinese workers arrested by Russian police freed after more than a thousand people gather in support

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 1000 Chinese workers gathered at the scene
  • The port of Ust-Luga, about 160 kilometers from the Russian city of St. Petersburg

Companies mentioned：中國化學第七建設有限公司

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Kaohsiung Salted Crispy Chicken Carnival opens Oct. 24, inviting famous fried-food vendors to join

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Last year's Kaohsiung Salted Crispy Chicken Carnival attracted more than 120,000 visitors over 2 days
  • Expected to bring together 50 distinctive vendors
  • Registration closes August 30

Companies mentioned：高雄市觀光局、高雄大遠百

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Assistant to Taitung council speaker 吳秀華 remanded in custody in farm road widening case involving alleged corruption

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Suspected of crimes punishable by at least 5 years in prison
  • A farm road that should have been only 3 meters wide
  • Has become more than 9 meters wide

Companies mentioned：台東縣政府、台東縣議會、台東地檢署、台東地方法院、台東縣調查站、農業處

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陳幸妤: It's been quite a while since the divorce; everything is normal

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：兆福脊椎骨科診所、兆福骨科脊椎診所

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安心亞 asked AI how to imitate a chicken for a role, joking that she is “worse than a chicken”

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A 37-year-old international A-list actress
  • Mother of 3 daughters

Companies mentioned：安心亞、邱凱偉、公視、林美秀、莫允雯、嚴正嵐、黃士勛、蘇義雄、鄧安寧、鍾欣凌、李湧、孫鵬、伊正、游安順、陳家逵、何如芸

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Fair Trade Commission approves 威秀's contracted operation of a new theater at 台中流行影音中心

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Reported on the 13th

Companies mentioned：威秀、威秀影城股份有限公司、中台流行影音中心股份有限公司、台中流行影音中心、台中市政府

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Three major institutional investors bought a net NT$90.756 billion in Taiwan stocks

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Foreign and mainland Chinese investors, investment trusts and dealers—all part of the three major institutional investors—bought a combined net NT$90.756 billion
  • Taiwan stocks rose 503.41 points today
  • Closed at 46021.48 points
  • Trading value totaled NT$1.0498 trillion
  • Dealers posted net purchases of NT$15.06 billion
  • Investment trusts posted net purchases of NT$1 million
  • Foreign and mainland Chinese investors posted their 7th-largest single-day net purchase on record, buying NT$75.695 billion

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Seasoning-themed markers make a splash at the cultural expo; 雄獅 coriander pens sell out

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

雄獅文具 launched stationery recreating the aromas of Taiwanese cuisine, and it became a major hit, selling out at the Taipei International Book Exhibition.

Facts

  • Cilantro-scented markers top the bestseller list
  • Basil came in second
  • The top 3 were cilantro, basil and passion fruit iced tea

Companies mentioned：雄獅文具

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7 stations on the northern section of the Taoyuan Metro Green Line race toward opening; Chang San-cheng tours the first completed station, G13

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The target timeline was compressed to 3 years and 8 months
  • Full efforts are being made to bring forward the opening to the end of 115年

Companies mentioned：桃園捷運、中央社

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Emergency medical evacuations from outlying Penghu islands to have backup sea and air options

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A helicopter as a backup aircraft

Companies mentioned：澎湖縣政府、中央社

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Pushing ahead with the Taichung Metro Green Line extension, Ho Hsin-chun and Chen Su-yue vie to break ground during their first term

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Extending about 2.466 kilometers east from the existing Jiusheshe Station
  • The extension line will break ground during the first term

Companies mentioned：民主進步黨、台中市議會民進黨團、彰化縣議會民進黨團

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Semiconductor stocks lead gains as 日經指數 closes higher for 3 straight days

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 日經指數 rose 784.53 points, or 1.16%, to close at 68308.59.
  • 東證股價指數 hit a record high for the 2nd straight day, gaining 37.04 points, or 0.89%, to close at 4176.04.

Companies mentioned：日經指數、東證股價指數

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Livestock facility in Chiayi County holds lunar seventh-month rites at memorial to animal spirits; pet toys offered as tribute

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • After the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in 1997

Companies mentioned：嘉義縣家畜疾病防治所、中央社

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Kaohsiung's Zhouzai Wetland landscape makeover expected to be completed in spring 116年

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • It has been nearly 20 years since it opened
  • Expected to be completed in spring 116年

Companies mentioned：高雄市、市府、工務局、公園處

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Zhu Rongji dies; Japanese embassy in China lowers flag to half-mast in mourning

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Companies mentioned：日本驻华大使馆

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西拉雅族 becomes Taiwan's 17th Indigenous group; 38 Kaohsiung district offices accept registrations

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 38 district offices

Companies mentioned：西拉雅族、高雄市政府原住民事務委員會、高雄原民會、行政院

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Taiwanese man charged with corruption after turning scrap iron pot worth NT$4 into artwork

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Recyclable materials worth about NT$4
  • A total of 12.4 kilograms
  • Resources-based garbage sold at auction for 0.33 yuan per kilogram

Companies mentioned：台中市政環保局、法務部廉政署、台灣台中地方檢察署

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First public response from imperial family member after Japan revises Imperial House Law

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • After Japan's parliament amended the Imperial House Law in July
  • Japan's parliament passed amendments to the Imperial House Law on July 17
  • The day after senior Japanese lawmakers compiled parliamentary consensus on amendments to the Imperial House Law on June 10

Companies mentioned：秋篠宮文仁親王、日皇德仁、秋篠宮、悠仁親王、愛子內親王、高市早苗、立憲民主黨、長濱博行、日本共產黨、小池晃、共同社、TBS電視台、巴拉圭

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Google Pixel 11 series launches in Taiwan; chips made using 台積電's 3-nanometer process

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Taiwan prices for the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL are NT$29,990 each
  • The Pixel 11 Pro Fold starts at NT$60,990

Companies mentioned：Google、台積電

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Clear Sky Season opens the National Taiwan Arts Education Center; weekend events run continuously

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • “Clear Sky Season 2026” features 16 large-scale visual art installations
  • At 4:20 p.m. and 5:40 p.m. on the weekends of the 15th and 16th
  • 4 mixed-voice choral works bring together songs in Mandarin, Taiwanese languages, Japanese, Italian, Spanish and other languages
  • Original自中午12時至晚間7時開放
  • “Clear Sky Season 2026” runs from now through November 15 at the Air Force Command Headquarters National Cultural and Creative Park

Companies mentioned：何日君再來劇團、五線譜合唱團、FVL DOME

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五月天 installation art exhibition opens in Hualien; 3 exhibition areas boost local tourism

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The 3 exhibition areas are Liyu Lake Scenic Area, Hualien Railway Station and Sunrise Boulevard
  • On display from now through October 11

Companies mentioned：五月天、MAX MAYDAYLAND、相信音樂、航海王

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During BTS world tour, V reveals for the first time that hearing in his right ear is down to 3 tenths; he receives regular medical care

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • About 30 in the right ear
  • About 18 months of military service

Companies mentioned：BTS、BBC News

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Drug gang used violence to force victims to sign promissory notes; alleged ringleader surnamed Chen detained

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • The 7 suspects, including a man surnamed Chen, were arrested
  • The man surnamed Chen, 25, nicknamed “Hao-e”

Companies mentioned：KTV

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2-year-old cries after being locked in car in sweltering Chiayi heat; police and firefighters smash window to rescue child

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 2-year-old grandson
  • 10:29 a.m.

Companies mentioned：嘉義縣消防局

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Registration for Changhua mass wedding opens 8/14; 25 supercars to escort newlyweds

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • 25 luxury sports cars
  • NT$5,000 home appliance vouchers
  • Available for 50 couples

Companies mentioned：彰化縣政府、法拉利、鹿港亞太渡假村

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Taoyuan fish education event to be held at Yongan Fishing Port on the 15th, promoting local seafood

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • A limited 100 raffle tickets will be distributed at 6:30 p.m.

Companies mentioned：桃園市政府、中壢區漁會、蔡爾平

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Salaries for school counselors to rise; National Education Action Alliance calls for more staff as well

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Monthly pay can reach NT$68,000
  • Monthly pay can exceed NT$70,000
  • An additional 213 school counselors are expected

Companies mentioned：教育部、國教行動聯盟、衛生福利部

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Poor living conditions reported aboard U.S. carrier 林肯號; senator calls for investigation

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • More than 200 days without docking
  • The 5,000 sailors and Marines aboard 林肯號

Companies mentioned：美軍、林肯號、USS Abraham Lincoln、布魯門塔、赫格塞斯、加勒戈、MS Now、川普

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Tech stocks rally; Taiwan stocks close up 503 points as trading value tops NT$1 trillion again

Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA

Summary not yet available

Facts

  • Rose 503.41 points
  • Trading value totaled NT$1.0498 trillion
  • 台積電 closed at NT$2,435
  • 台達電 closed at NT$1,885
  • 鴻海 closed at NT$262
  • 聯發科 closed at NT$4,225
  • 華邦電 closed at NT$177
  • 力積電 closed at NT$74.9
  • 旺宏 closed flat at NT$136.5
  • 鈺創 closed at NT$129
  • 環球晶 closed at NT$1,025
  • 台勝科 closed at NT$343
  • Combined

Companies mentioned：MSCI、台積電、台達電、鴻海、聯發科、南亞科、華邦電、力積電、旺宏、鈺創、環球晶、台勝科、合晶、萬潤、台灣大哥大、台信電訊、精誠資訊

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