# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-01 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 3 of 4

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 178 items from 6 sources; Japan, 130 items from 4 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Lin Chia-lung welcomes bipartisan U.S. House delegation, thanks it for its longstanding support for Taiwan

- Published: 2026-08-01T13:25:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608010074.aspx
- anchor: #n1779368
- Companies mentioned: 外交部、美國聯邦眾院外交委員會、台北－華府直航班機

Facts:
- The bipartisan delegation led by 金映玉 (Young Kim)
- U.S. Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (Suhas Subramanyam, also translated as 蘇柏曼楊), Michael Cloud (Michael Cloud) and Randy Feenstra (Randy Feenstra)
- Taiwan does not seek provocation, but will not give in

## Elementary school student subject to more than 100 school safety reports; Taipei education department says cross-agency response is needed

- Published: 2026-08-01T13:22:38+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608010073.aspx
- anchor: #n1779359
- Companies mentioned: 台北市教育局、國民黨、台北市立聯合醫院

Facts:
- Has been the subject of more than 100 school safety reports

## Russian missile strike on Kyiv kills at least 9, injures 23

- Published: 2026-08-01T13:19:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608010072.aspx
- anchor: #n1779360
- Companies mentioned: 野莓

Facts:
- At least 9 people killed
- 23 people injured
- Teenagers aged 13 and 17

## All 8 batches of problematic camellia oil came from Yuan Chun, with concerns over the origin of the ingredients

- Published: 2026-08-01T13:19:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608010071.aspx
- anchor: #n1779354
- Companies mentioned: 源春製油廠、永豐餘生技公司、威加公司、亞世家企業股份有限公司、國際機能公司

Facts:
- Benzo[a]pyrene detected at 2.9 ppb, exceeding the limit (limit: 2.0 ppb)
- Benzo[a]pyrene detected at 2.6 ppb, exceeding the limit (limit: 2.0 ppb)
- A total of 150 kilograms of the company's own oil products remain in stock
- A total of 780 bottles of the problematic camellia oil were produced
- 1 batch (expiration date 2028/5/24, totaling 599 bottles)

## 西拉雅族 becomes Taiwan's 17th Indigenous people; President Lai calls it a milestone for historical justice

- Published: 2026-08-01T13:17:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608010070.aspx
- anchor: #n1779355
- Companies mentioned: 西拉雅族、行政院、原民會、台南市、立法院

Facts:
- Taiwan's 17th Indigenous people
- The community's more than 30-year campaign for official recognition

## Concerns over fake AI-generated images prompt Google Earth to quickly pull new feature

- Published: 2026-08-01T13:16:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ait/202608010069.aspx
- anchor: #n1779356
- Companies mentioned: Google、Alphabet、Meta Platforms、Facebook、伊斯蘭國

Facts:
- They withdrew the new artificial intelligence (AI) image-generation feature launched on Google Earth yesterday

## National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University professor accused of slashing brother-in-law; victim's mother-in-law thanks public for concern

- Published: 2026-08-01T13:15:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608010068.aspx
- anchor: #n1779348
- Companies mentioned: 琴絃社有限公司、琴絃藝術有限公司、國立陽明交通大學

Facts:
- About 350 people gathered at the scene

## Man suspected of stabbing ex-girlfriend over money dispute; Changhua police arrest him and refer case for prosecution

- Published: 2026-08-01T13:15:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608010067.aspx
- anchor: #n1779349
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、彰化縣警察局芳苑分局、台灣彰化地方檢察署

Facts:
- The two parties failed to reach an agreement over a loan of about NT$800,000

## 星宇航空 launches first flight to Prague; Chang Kuo-wei pilots the flight himself

- Published: 2026-08-01T13:09:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608010066.aspx
- anchor: #n1779350
- Companies mentioned: 星宇航空、蔡依林、中油公司、觀光署、薩多里亞、大谷翔平

Facts:
- 3 flights per week
- Increased to 4 flights per week
- Adding 2% sustainable aviation fuel
- An in-depth 9-day, 8-night tour

## 沈伯洋 again criticizes 夏莉絲幼兒園 case; Taipei says it is actively handling complaints

- Published: 2026-08-01T13:06:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608010065.aspx
- anchor: #n1779342
- Companies mentioned: 夏莉絲幼兒園、台北市教育局、民進黨

Facts:
- 8 major child abuse cases
- More than 100 children harmed
- More than 600 instances of improper treatment
- 13 cases under its jurisdiction
- 7 cases occurred before this incident
- After the incident in late June

## 澤倫斯基 hopes 川普 will persuade 馬斯克 to allow 星鏈 to be used in attacks on Russian territory

- Published: 2026-08-01T13:03:18+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608010064.aspx
- anchor: #n1779338
- Companies mentioned: 澤倫斯基、川普、馬斯克、星鏈、愛國者系統、北約、伊朗、葛蘭姆、大衛營

Facts:
- The request 澤倫斯基 made during this trip was similar to what he said earlier in July during the 北約 summit

## U.S. relinquishes 北約 command of Ukraine aid, with Europe taking over

- Published: 2026-08-01T12:58:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608010063.aspx
- anchor: #n1779274
- Companies mentioned: 北約、安全援助團、川普政府、五角大廈、政治新聞網POLITICO、美國國防戰略

Facts:
- The transfer of command is expected to take about a year

## Lu Hsiu-yen to chair Chiang Chi-chen's campaign headquarters; Ho Hsin-chun invites Su Chia-chuan to serve as convener

- Published: 2026-08-01T12:57:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608010062.aspx
- anchor: #n1779275
- Companies mentioned: 中國國民黨、民主進步黨、海峽交流基金會

Facts:
- The past 8 years

## Apartment fire in Sanchong, New Taipei; family of 4 hospitalized, father and son regain pulses

- Published: 2026-08-01T12:55:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608010061.aspx
- anchor: #n1779196
- Companies mentioned: 新北市政府消防局、台北馬偕醫院、衛生福利部台北醫院、新北市立三重醫院

Facts:
- All 4 members of the household were taken to hospital
- The fire broke out on the 5th floor of a residence on Sanmin Street in Sanchong District
- The fire department dispatched 32 vehicles, 86 personnel and a response team
- The 75-year-old woman was conscious
- The 50-year-old father suffered cardiac and respiratory arrest before reaching the hospital
- The 14-year-old son was in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
- The fire was confined to the living room, covering about 20 square meters

## Bubble tea flavors no longer left to guesswork; AI replicates master tea makers' experience to solve industry pain points

- Published: 2026-08-01T12:53:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608010060.aspx
- anchor: #n1779197
- Companies mentioned: 食品工業發展研究所、源友企業

Facts:
- Tea aroma recovery rate increased by more than 3 tenths
- A 4-year science and technology project

## SEMICON West's long-term move to Phoenix sustains semiconductor ecosystem momentum

- Published: 2026-08-01T12:51:07+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608010059.aspx
- anchor: #n1779198
- Companies mentioned: SEMI、台積電、英特爾

Facts:
- Arizona has attracted more than $205 billion in semiconductor investment

## International youth visit the Donggang youth travel site in Pingtung to explore fishing port and religious culture

- Published: 2026-08-01T12:46:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608010058.aspx
- anchor: #n1779193
- Companies mentioned: 教育部、教育部青年發展署、中央社

Facts:
- Encouraging young people aged 15 to 35 to learn about Taiwan's diversity in real-world settings
- The “Youth Travel Magnet—International Youth Innovation Program” is establishing 100 youth travel sites across Taiwan

## Gang members accused of kidnapping, torturing and extorting victim; Shilin District Court sentences them to 5 years and 4 months in first instance

- Published: 2026-08-01T12:44:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608010057.aspx
- anchor: #n1779189
- Companies mentioned: 陳男、楊男、連男、黃男、士林地方法院、刑事警察局、台北市警察局北投分局、士林地檢署

Facts:
- Demanded that 楊男 pay NT$1 million in compensation
- 楊男's relatives and friends eventually handed over NT$200,000 in ransom to 陳男
- 陳男 sentenced to 5 years and 4 months in prison
- 連男 and 黃男 each sentenced to 5 years in prison

## 台灣高鐵最快2027年初大改點 擬推超級直達車

- Published: 2026-08-01T12:37:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608010056.aspx
- anchor: #n1779184
- Companies mentioned: 台灣高鐵、日立東芝聯盟、鐵研中心、鐵道局

Facts:
- 12 N700ST sets
- September 2028
- 7 trains
- 10 trains
- 19 companies
- 25 companies
- 63 people
- 18 companies
- 26 companies
- End of 2015
- 20 years

## Yang Ming Chiao Tung University sends students to top laboratories in California, U.S., for 2-month internships

- Published: 2026-08-01T12:33:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608010055.aspx
- anchor: #n1779179
- Companies mentioned: 陽明交通大學、史丹佛大學、加州大學柏克萊分校、加州大學戴維斯分校

Facts:
- A 2-month internship and corporate visit program

## War-driven profits surge for U.S. oil giants, which warn prices will remain high

- Published: 2026-08-01T12:29:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608010054.aspx
- anchor: #n1779180
- Companies mentioned: エクソンモービル、シェブロン、CNBC

Facts:
- Exxon Mobil's second-quarter profit more than doubled to $14.5 billion
- Chevron's profit reached $12.1 billion
- Gasoline prices remain above the psychological threshold of $4 per gallon
- Exxon Mobil revenue grows 42%
- Exxon Mobil revenue grows 42% to $116 billion
- Global production capacity falls nearly 9%

## U.S. bans products from 43 Chinese companies linked to forced labor; Beijing says it harms companies' rights

- Published: 2026-08-01T12:25:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608010044.aspx
- anchor: #n1779176
- Companies mentioned: 湖南艾華集團

## Magnitude 5.8 earthquake in Aomori; maximum seismic intensity of 4 in parts of Aomori and Iwate prefectures

- Published: 2026-08-01T12:21:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608010043.aspx
- anchor: #n1779171
- Companies mentioned: 日本氣象廳

Facts:
- Magnitude 5.8 earthquake
- Maximum seismic intensity of 4
- Epicenter at a depth of 80 kilometers

## Cash flows deteriorate across tech giants as the cost of the AI arms race comes into view

- Published: 2026-08-01T12:11:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608010042.aspx
- anchor: #n1779166
- Companies mentioned: 亞馬遜、Alphabet、特斯拉、Meta、高盛、輝達、蘋果、美光、OpenAI、Anthropic

Facts:
- 高盛 forecasts that U.S. tech giants' artificial intelligence (AI) spending will reach $765 billion this year
- It could climb further to nearly $1.2 trillion by 2027
- 亞馬遜（Amazon）公布，過去12個月的現金流為-76億美元
- Meta's ability to generate cash flow plunged 91%
- The private-market valuations of closed-source models such as OpenAI and Anthropic are already approaching $1 trillion...

## Taipei Astronomical Museum reviews August's celestial events; Perseid meteor shower peaks on the 13th

- Published: 2026-08-01T12:09:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608010041.aspx
- anchor: #n1779167
- Companies mentioned: 台北市立天文館、台北市立天文科學教育館

Facts:
- An estimated 70 meteors could be seen per hour
- The Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak on the 13th
- Mercury reaches its greatest western elongation first, on the 2nd
- The year's only greatest eastern elongation of Venus takes place on the 15th
- It will be visible from around 8 p.m. on the 12th until dawn the next day
- Venus will shine at magnitude -4.5

## Indigenous Peoples' Day: Puyuma daughter Chen Ying and daughter-in-law Wu Hsiu-hua share their moving stories

- Published: 2026-08-01T12:09:27+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608010040.aspx
- anchor: #n1779168
- Companies mentioned: 民進黨、國民黨、中央社

Facts:
- On June 15, 2005, the Executive Yuan passed a draft of the Commemorative Days and Holidays Implementation Act

## AI is the lone bright spot as consumer electronics cool, with semiconductor conditions diverging in the third quarter

- Published: 2026-08-01T11:59:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608010039.aspx
- anchor: #n1778828
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、聯電、聯發科、盛群

Facts:
- Global smartphone shipments could decline 15%
- Mobile chip revenue fell 14% quarter over quarter in the second quarter
- Mobile chip revenue in the third quarter is expected to be flat to down 4% from the second quarter

## Reuters photo reveals U.S. Treasury secretary's to-do list; Washington reportedly considering spending $10 billion to buy yen

- Published: 2026-08-01T11:56:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608010038.aspx
- anchor: #n1778654
- Companies mentioned: 路透社、倫敦證券交易所集團、G7

Facts:
- Buy yen worth $5 billion to $10 billion
- The dollar-yen exchange rate fell from about 158.9 yen at around 4:14 p.m.
- to about 157.6 yen before 5 p.m.
- A decline of about 0.8%

## 美反制國際刑事法院 川普稱意在保護尼坦雅胡

- Published: 2026-08-01T11:51:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608010037.aspx
- anchor: #n1778655
- Companies mentioned: 國際刑事法院、以色列、美國

Facts:
- Five countries have announced plans to withdraw from the ICC

## Reuters photo reveals U.S. Treasury secretary's “to-do list”; Washington reportedly considering spending $10 billion to buy yen

- Published: 2026-08-01T13:50:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153277
- anchor: #n1779467
- Companies mentioned: 路透社、ロンドン証券取引所グループ、米財務省、日本当局

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## Latest: Has the Taipei election race taken a dramatic turn? August support ratings for Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang revealed; one person exclaims, “I can't be the only one seeing this”

- Published: 2026-08-01T13:30:36+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153280
- anchor: #n1779468
- Companies mentioned: 壹蘋新聞網、風傳媒

With the 2026 Taipei mayoral election approaching, Democratic Progressive Party candidate 沈伯洋 has secured 55.7% support in an online poll, far ahead of incumbent 蔣萬安. Political maneuvering and shifts in public opinion are drawing attention.

## Tamsui Old Street and Jiufen lose out! New Taipei's top attraction drew 17.74 million visitors; tourists praise its beautiful scenery, plentiful snacks and extensive facilities for a full day of fun

- Published: 2026-08-01T13:28:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152752
- anchor: #n1779469

New Taipei City tourism statistics for January–May 2026 show that New Taipei Metropolitan Park recorded more than 17.74 million visitors, surpassing Jiufen and Tamsui Old Street in popularity. Its blend of nature and urban amenities, along with its well-developed facilities, has been well received.

## Jiang Chi-chen announces bid for Taichung mayor; “Taichung Government Accelerator” unveiled, with Lu Hsiu-yen as chair, showcasing unity in the KMT

- Published: 2026-08-01T13:28:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153279
- anchor: #n1779470

Legislative Yuan Vice President Jiang Chi-chen announced his bid for Taichung mayor and launched the “Taichung Government Accelerator” campaign headquarters. Incumbent Mayor Lu Hsiu-yen will serve as chair, demonstrating strong unity within the Kuomintang and laying the groundwork for the election campaign.

## Kaohsiung senior singing contest hits the stage; nearly 60 older contestants advance to the final

- Published: 2026-08-01T13:24:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153278
- anchor: #n1779471
- Companies mentioned: 高雄市政府社會局

The western-district preliminary round of the Senior Singing Contest, organized by 高雄市政府社會局, was held on July 30. Nearly 60 older adults took part, showcasing their singing talents and vitality; the top three in each group advanced to the final.

## Son as go-between? U.S. senator alleges Trump and Lutnick families engaged in influence-peddling, with murky ties to a mining giant

- Published: 2026-08-01T13:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153274
- anchor: #n1779472
- Companies mentioned: USA Rare Earth、Kaz Resources、Perpetua Resources、ASP Isotopes、Critical Metals、Vulcan Elements、The Metals Company、Trilogy Metals、American Ocean Minerals、Guardian Metal Resources、Titan Mining、Westwater Resources、Reelement/American Resources Corp.、Energy Fuels、1789 Capital、Cantor Fitzgerald

The U.S. Congress is investigating allegations that former President Trump and Commerce Secretary Lutnick's families steered mining subsidies for their own benefit. Their sons were involved through related companies, raising concerns about political interference.

## Taiwan Railways' new ticketing rules “take effect nationwide today”! Major changes to travel requirements; a look at the latest booking rules

- Published: 2026-08-01T12:56:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153275
- anchor: #n1779278

To handle the summer travel peak, Taiwan Railways will introduce reserved seating on all new Tze-Chiang Limited Express trains on western trunk lines starting in August, prohibiting unreserved seating and travel with electronic tickets. Violators will be fined, affecting passengers' travel choices.

## Didn't buy HOKA or adidas running shoes? Insiders are switching to 1 brand, praising its comfort, grip, versatility and quality; walk tens of thousands of steps abroad without getting tired

- Published: 2026-08-01T12:46:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11151266
- anchor: #n1779279
- Companies mentioned: Onitsuka Tiger、HOKA、On、PUMA、New Balance、FILA、adidas、Rockfish Weatherwear、Robinlo、GRACE GIFT、NET、D+AF

South Korean outdoor brand Discovery Expedition has surged in popularity in travel and fashion circles with its Wave Jane Mary Jane sneakers. Lauded as “the ultimate travel shoes” for their comfort, grip and versatile design, as well as celebrity endorsements, the brand made the top ten Mary Jane shoe brands of 2025.

## Was Chen Pei-chi's China trip for another purpose? Shanghai and Beijing bills revealed; she responds to questions about “where the travel money came from”

- Published: 2026-08-01T12:43:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153276
- anchor: #n1779280

柯文哲's wife, 陳佩琪, was spotted during a trip to China, sparking controversy over the source of her funds. She emphasized her savings from 35 years as a doctor and pushed back against criticism.

## Credit card recommendations for the second half of 2026! Experts rank the top 10 cards, with rewards of up to 11%; earn rewards with everyday spending, without being a new customer or rushing to register

- Published: 2026-08-01T12:24:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152437
- anchor: #n1779281
- Companies mentioned: HSBC、中信銀行、國泰世華銀行、永豐銀行、長榮航空、中華航空

Personal finance expert Bao Ke-meng has released the top 10 credit cards for the second half of 2026, excluding offers limited to new customers and focusing on “genuinely top-tier cards” with high rewards for both new and existing customers. They are suited to people who spend more than 500,000 a year on cards.

## Seniors, claim your money! Senior card benefits boosted from Aug. 1: “600 yuan per month for life”; in 1 county or city, eligible users just need to tap their card to receive the funds

- Published: 2026-08-01T12:23:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153187
- anchor: #n1779282
- Companies mentioned: 高雄捷運公司

Starting Aug. 1, the Kaohsiung City Government is expanding the social welfare point redemption options for Senior and Love Cards. Points can be used to purchase MeNGo monthly passes for the entire metro network and Qishan Bus Transfer Station, improving public transit access for seniors and people with disabilities.

## Today, Aug. 1, is Guanyin's Enlightenment Day! 2 must-offer auspicious items are said to boost popularity and wealth, bringing a major windfall in fortune and helpful connections

- Published: 2026-08-01T12:05:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153270
- anchor: #n1779283

Aug. 1 is Guanyin's Enlightenment Day. Folk belief holds that offering lotus flowers and fruit can improve financial and social fortunes. The custom reflects cultural beliefs and, while lacking scientific evidence, can provide psychological comfort.

## Will Taiwan stocks fall or rise Monday? Has the panic peaked? Xie Jinhe names two key indicators for August; a failed stock bet drove an entire family of 4 away

- Published: 2026-08-01T12:04:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153272
- anchor: #n1779284

Taiwan stocks rebounded Monday, easing some of the panic. Xie Jinhe pointed to 兩 key indicators for August and also shared the personal story of how losses in stock trading led to a family breakup.

## Major new traffic rules take effect nationwide! Violations after they take effect bring a 12,000 fine, license suspension and a driving ban; passengers in the same vehicle are also penalized

- Published: 2026-08-01T12:03:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153189
- anchor: #n1779285

Taiwan's Legislative Yuan passed amendments to the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act, imposing lifetime bans on retaking driving tests, preventive license suspensions, vehicle confiscation and penalties for passengers traveling with drug-impaired drivers, demonstrating the government's zero-tolerance stance and strengthening public safety.

## Taipingshan and Qing Shui Geothermal lose out! Yilan’s top attraction drew 920,000 visitors, who praised its stunning scenery as every bit as beautiful as overseas destinations and ideal for family outings

- Published: 2026-08-01T12:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11150648
- anchor: #n1778832

In the first five months of 2026, the Dali-Waiao Recreation Area in Yilan ranked first among tourist destinations with 920,000 visits, highlighting its natural beauty and family-friendly appeal. Taipingshan and Qing Shui Geothermal lagged behind, reflecting a shift in visitor preferences.

## They spent years living apart! Alibaba chief Tsai Chong-hsin ends 30-year marriage; Nets and women’s basketball operations unaffected

- Published: 2026-08-01T11:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153269
- anchor: #n1778833
- Companies mentioned: 阿里巴巴集団、NBAブルックリン・ネッツ、WNBAニューヨーク・リバティ

阿里巴巴集団's 蔡崇信 and his wife, 吳明華, announced they are ending their 30-year marriage. The divorce is amicable, and they said they will continue to work together as business partners, with no impact on their management of the NBA's Brooklyn Nets and the WNBA's New York Liberty.

## Transportation Ministry is handing out money nationwide! Apply by 8/31 for a “15,000 fuel subsidy”; eligible vehicles will receive the payment directly—how to claim it

- Published: 2026-08-01T11:30:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153184
- anchor: #n1778834
- Companies mentioned: 台灣中油、台塑石油

To ease the burden on taxi drivers from rising international oil prices, the Ministry of Transportation has introduced fuel subsidies of up to NT$15,000. Applications close on August 31. About 5,500 vehicles have yet to be registered, and drivers are urged to apply as soon as possible.

## The Three Kingdoms’ most tragic general was him! He rose to fame after defeating Liu Bei, but one remark led to his death; the loyal minister died unjustly, using his death to make his point

- Published: 2026-08-01T11:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11151201
- anchor: #n1778835

東呉's famed general 陸遜 defeated 劉備 at the Battle of Yiling, but was reprimanded by 孫権 for his involvement in the succession dispute and died in grief. His death symbolizes the tragedy of political struggles during the Three Kingdoms period.

## When will Taiwan’s new stock-market trading restrictions take effect? He cites a tearful case of someone being “locked up” as a warning: ordinary investors were not the only victims under the old rules

- Published: 2026-08-01T11:25:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153268
- anchor: #n1778836
- Companies mentioned: 金管会

Taiwan's stock market saw sharp volatility in July. After the weighted index fell below 40,000 points, it rebounded by nearly 3,200 points. DPP lawmaker Wang Shijian proposed reforms, including introducing a circuit breaker and loosening the criteria for trading restrictions to keep pace with the market's current size.

## Don’t turn on the air conditioning right away when driving in summer! Expert shares 3 tricks to “cool down your car quickly”—more effective than lowering the AC temperature

- Published: 2026-08-01T11:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11151895
- anchor: #n1778837
- Companies mentioned: grape LIFEHACK

To address high temperatures inside cars in summer, the Japanese lifestyle site 《grape LIFEHACK》 introduced 3 practical methods: slightly opening the car windows, using a small in-car fan, and spraying a cooling product on the seats. The tips explain ways to reduce reliance on air conditioning.

## Weather forecast / Typhoon Baidolphin is large and powerful! Latest track and impact revealed: “heavy rain across Taiwan for 4 straight days”; skies will clear on this day

- Published: 2026-08-01T11:02:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153177
- anchor: #n1778838

Although Typhoon “白海豚” is not expected to make landfall directly in Taiwan, its outer circulation will bring rain across the island for four consecutive days, meteorologists warned, urging the public to monitor its progress. This information has important implications for public safety and daily life.

## Trial construction begins using steel with reduced CO2 emissions! ～Green steel to be used on a trial basis in directly administered civil engineering projects, with research into the distribution and value of GX products～

- Published: 2026-07-31T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/kanbo08_hh_001354.html
- anchor: #n1778913
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、経済産業省、横河ブリッジ、岐建、矢田工業、JFEエンジニアリング、宮地エンジニアリング

Facts:
- It accounts for the largest share of Japan’s manufacturing CO₂ emissions, at approximately 35%.
- Toward full-scale use in public works from 2030 onward

## 国土交通省 revises its decarbonization action plan for civil engineering works ～Directly administered projects to drive carbon neutrality at construction sites～

- Published: 2026-07-31T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/kanbo08_hh_001355.html
- anchor: #n1778912
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省

Facts:
- April 21, 2025
- （2026 年７月 31 日改定）

## Approval of the maximum passenger facility usage fees for Hokkaido Airports Co., Ltd. and the Ibaraki Prefectural Development Public Corporation

- Published: 2026-07-31T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/kouku05_hh_000246.html
- anchor: #n1778911
- Companies mentioned: 北海道エアポート株式会社、公益財団法人茨城県開発公社

Facts:
- Adults: ¥530 (age 12 and older)
- Children: ¥260 (ages 3 to under 12※)
- Adults: ¥199 (age 12 and older)
- Children: ¥99 (ages 3 to under 12※)

## 九州地方整備局所有船「海輝（かいき）」又は「海煌（かいこう）」 による給水支援を開始

- Published: 2026-07-31T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/port06_hh_000340.html
- anchor: #n1778910
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、九州地方整備局、国土地理院

Facts:
- Approximately 5 liters will be distributed per 1 delivery
- The 4.5 m quay in Yatsushiro Port

## Relief supplies transported using the wide-area port network arrive at ports in the disaster-hit area ～Response to the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto earthquake～

- Published: 2026-07-31T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/port06_hh_000343.html
- anchor: #n1778909
- Companies mentioned: 清龍丸、白山

Facts:
- Drinking water (approximately 150 tons (equivalent to approximately 50 water trucks)
- Equivalent to approximately 50 water trucks
- Equivalent to approximately 11,000 500 ml plastic bottles
- Drinking water (approximately 300 tons (equivalent to approximately 100 water trucks)
- Equivalent to approximately 100 water trucks

## Japan to provide chair of the OECD Shipbuilding Committee

- Published: 2026-07-31T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/kaiji05_hh_000338.html
- anchor: #n1778908
- Companies mentioned: 経済協力開発機構、国土交通省、国際海事機関、日本造船工業会、JBIC

Facts:
- Term of up to 5 years
- In the committee’s 60-year history
- Participating members: 15 countries and regions

## Forecasting ship demand to support global seaborne trade volumes ～Final report of the Task Force on Forecasting Future Ship Demand～

- Published: 2026-07-31T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/kaiji05_hh_000339.html
- anchor: #n1778907
- Companies mentioned: 伊藤忠商事、住友商事、三井物産、三菱商事、川崎汽船、商船三井、日本郵船、大島造船所、川崎重工業、ジャパン マリンユナイテッド、名村造船所、日本シップヤード、三菱造船

Facts:
- Maritime transport handles more than 99% of trade volume
- Approximately 90 million gross tons in 2035
- Approximately 110 million gross tons in 2050

## The 6th Meeting on Autonomous Ships to be held ～Interim report on a survey of changes in seafarers’ workloads～

- Published: 2026-07-31T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/kaiji07_hh_000401.html
- anchor: #n1778906
- Companies mentioned: 東京大学、学校法人東京女子大学、慶應義塾大学、日本船舶技術研究協会、海上・港湾・航空技術研究所、海技教育機構、全日本海員組合、日本船長協会、日本船舶機関士協会、日本船主協会、日本内航海運組合総連合会、NSユナイテッド内航海運㈱、日本旅客船協会、大日本水産会、日本海事協会、日本造船工業会、三井 E&S 造船㈱、日本中小型造船工業会、向島ドック㈱、日本舶用工業会、古野電気㈱、日本損害保険協会、TMI 総合法律事務所、日本財団、㈱日本海洋科学、㈱エイトノット、日本海事センター、日本海難防止協会、海技振興センター、農林水産省水産庁、国土交通省港湾局、海上保安庁

Facts:
- Achieving full-scale commercial operation of autonomous ships by around 2030
- The 6th Meeting on Autonomous Ships

## Recall filing (Citroën Berlingo, etc.)

- Published: 2026-07-31T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/jidosha08_hh_005801.html
- anchor: #n1778905
- Companies mentioned: Stellantisジャパン株式会社、Automobiles PEUGEOT、Automobiles CITROEN、DS Automobiles、FCA Italy S.p.A.

Facts:
- (18 models) (9 vehicle types) Nov. 27, Heisei 30–Feb. 5, Reiwa 06 (19,147 units)

## Recall filing (ハーレーダビッドソン Street Bob, etc.)

- Published: 2026-07-31T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/jidosha08_hh_005809.html
- anchor: #n1778904
- Companies mentioned: ハーレーダビッドソンジャパン株式会社、ハーレーダビッドソン

Facts:
- 4 vehicle types, 1,285 units

## Recruiting technical staff with work experience for 地方運輸局!

- Published: 2026-07-31T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/jidosha07_hh_000573.html
- anchor: #n1778903
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、地方運輸局

Facts:
- Applicants with 11 years of experience after high school graduation: ¥331,560 or more (for Tokyo assignments, including the regional allowance; commuting and dependent allowances, etc., are also provided.)
- Year-end and diligence allowances (bonus: 4.65 months’ pay)
- 勤務時間は1日7時間45分
- 20 days of annual leave per year

## The importance of “monitoring day-to-day driving conditions” and “providing guidance and supervision on legal compliance” ～Lessons from a large truck collision～

- Published: 2026-07-31T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/jidosha02_hh_000769.html
- anchor: #n1778902
- Companies mentioned: 両毛運輸株式会社

Facts:
- Driving at approximately 90 km/h, far above the legal speed limit of 60 km/h
- Speed limit: 60 km/h

## Grant award decision for the Reiwa 8 Subsidy Program for Promoting Logistics Efficiency

- Published: 2026-07-31T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/tokatsu01_hh_001035.html
- anchor: #n1778901
- Companies mentioned: 丸吉ロジ株式会社、JFE商事鉄鋼建材株式会社、株式会社興和総合研究所、株式会社サカイ引越センター、JR貨物ロジ・ソリューションズ株式会社、日本フレートライナー株式会社、日本貨物鉄道株式会社、ナラサキスタックス株式会社、第二物産株式会社、ボストン・サイエンティフィックジャパン株式会社、株式会社近鉄ロジスティクス・システムズ、株式会社クボタ、近江タクシー株式会社、一般社団法人全国貨客混載推進センター、株式会社セルフィット、川崎重工業株式会社、株式会社大門、一村産業株式会社、東洋運輸株式会社、株式会社日新、中谷興運株式会社、アート引越センター株式会社、株式会社村上商会、株式会社薬師運送、ヤマト運輸株式会社、ラベル製品、株式会社サトー、ユニ・チャームプロダクツ株式会社、トランコムEX東日本株式会社、株式会社明治、明治ロジテック株式会社、全国通運株式会社、株式会社ラルズ、株式会社フレスタ、原信ナルスオペレーションサービス株式会社、株式会社マミーマート、株式会社シジシージャパン、西日本鉄道株式会社、横浜港利用によるモーダルシフト推進協会、河淳株式会社、株式会社有村運送、北越コーポレーション株式会社、北越物流株式会社、北陸信越、株式会社テクノ北越、協和ロジス株式会社、ゲスタンプ・ホットスタンピング・ジャパン株式会社、三井物産グローバルロジスティクス株式会社、株式会社フジトランスコーポレーション、タニコー株式会社、鴻池運輸株式会社、株式会社ジェイアール貨物・北陸ロジスティクス、株式会社プロテリアル、ロジスティード西日本株式会社、王子コーンスターチ株式会社、アドバンストレーディング株式会社、ブルーマリタイム・リンク協議会、株式会社常盤製作所、ジャンボフェリー株式会社、株式会社丸さ運送、トクセン工業株式会社、センコー株式会社、郡山運送株式会社、丸文運

## Publication of the report by the Subcommittee on the Future Approach to Leasing Shinkansen Infrastructure

- Published: 2026-07-31T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/tetsudo01_hh_000258.html
- anchor: #n1778900
- Companies mentioned: 交通政策審議会、陸上交通分科会、鉄道部会、鉄道・運輸機構、JR各社、東日本旅客鉄道株式会社、JR東日本、日本鉄道建設公団、政策研究大学院大学、芝浦工業大学、同志社大学、九段緒方総合鑑定、涼風法律事務所、日本消費者協会、一橋大学、一般社団法人低炭素投資促進機構

Facts:
- For 30 years after opening
- The nationwide network will reach a total length of 3,000 km
- Since the Tokaido Shinkansen opened in 1964 (Showa 39)
- The development plan was established in 1973 (Showa 48)
- The breakup and privatization of Japanese National Railways in April 1987 (Showa 62)
- Opened on Oct. 1, 1997 (Heisei 9)

## Seeking partners to help use automated vehicles for road management ～Seeking providers of automated vehicles～

- Published: 2026-07-31T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/road01_hh_002123.html
- anchor: #n1778899
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省

Facts:
- July 31, Reiwa 8
- Aug. 28, Reiwa 8

## Business approvals for expressway companies

- Published: 2026-07-31T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/road01_hh_002126.html
- anchor: #n1778898
- Companies mentioned: 首都高速道路（株）

Facts:
- Maintenance costs have risen by approximately 1.4 times over the past 10 years
- Rates will be revised from Oct. 1
- For standard cars, ¥29.52→¥32.472/km
- Average rate revision: 8.1%
- Current rates will remain unchanged through June 30, 2026
- For a certain period in later years (July 2030–March 2031), the discount rate will be reduced
- ※2026.9末まで暫定的に延長

## Regarding the status of wide-area detours for road traffic related to the “Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake” — Thank you for your cooperation with the wide-area detours

- Published: 2026-07-31T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/road01_hh_002130.html
- anchor: #n1778897

Facts:
- An increase of approximately 2 times across all vehicles
- Approximately 1.2 times
- Approximately 1.3 times
- about 2.2 times
- About 4.7 times

## Dispatch of disaster-prevention container toilets to roadside stations and affected areas (No. 2 report) — Wide-area dispatch to areas affected by the Reiwa 8 Kumamoto Earthquake

- Published: 2026-07-31T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/road01_hh_002131.html
- anchor: #n1778896
- Companies mentioned: 道の駅「あぐり窪川」、道の駅「掛合の里」、道の駅「シーサイド高浜」、道の駅「ゆふいん」、道の駅「たるみずはまびら」、道の駅「都城ＮｉＱＬＬ」、道の駅「うきは」、熊本県氷川町、熊本県美里町、熊本県宇城市、熊本県八代市、高知県四万十町、島根県雲南市、福井県高浜町、小川町、八代市

Facts:
- 【Wide-area dispatch (this time)】(3 locations, 3 units)
- 【Already dispatched】(4 locations, 4 units)

## Call for input on Project PLATEAU — First Request for Information (RFI#1) for Project PLATEAU toward fiscal 2027

- Published: 2026-07-31T00:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 国土交通省
- Original: https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/toshi03_hh_000224.html
- anchor: #n1778895
- Companies mentioned: 国土交通省、Project PLATEAU

Facts:
- 3D city models have been developed in 329 cities as of the end of fiscal 2025
- Development of 3D city models in 56 cities nationwide

## Wall Street’s most notorious “doomsayer” is targeting NVIDIA again: Do his 3 arguments hold up?

- Published: 2026-08-01T14:00:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6555654
- anchor: #n1779396
- Companies mentioned: NVIDIA、Tesla、Applied Materials、Micron、Meta、Microsoft、Google、OpenAI、Cisco、WorldCom

Michael Burry of “The Big Short” has expanded his short positions in AI-related stocks, including NVIDIA. He has raised concerns about off-balance-sheet financing and extended depreciation periods, but market reactions are divided.

## OpenAI, 台積電 and 特斯拉 are all making moves! Wafer-scale chips become the new battleground in the AI computing race

- Published: 2026-08-01T13:50:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6555668
- anchor: #n1779397
- Companies mentioned: OpenAI、Cerebras、特斯拉、台積電、輝達、華為、超微半導體、清華大学

OpenAI signed a wafer-scale chip procurement contract worth $20 billion with Cerebras. The AI computing power race is shifting from “chip speed” to “chip size and efficiency.”

## DeepSeek-V4-Flash official API launches! Agent capabilities surge 6 times; price is just 1/90 of Claude’s

- Published: 2026-08-01T13:43:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6555685
- anchor: #n1779398
- Companies mentioned: Anthropic、OpenAI、Zhipu AI (GLM)、Google

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek announced the official API for DeepSeek-V4-Flash, which improves agent capabilities by more than 6 times. Its price is extremely low, sending shockwaves through the developer community.

## Battle to rescue the yen! Japan may have intervened in currency markets for 2 straight days; U.S. Treasury and Fed also take action

- Published: 2026-08-01T13:40:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6555548
- anchor: #n1779399
- Companies mentioned: 日本政府、アメリカ財政部、連邦準備銀行

Reports that 日本政府 may have carried out large-scale foreign exchange intervention in response to the sharp decline in the yen have drawn market attention. アメリカ財政部 and 連邦準備銀行 have also shown signs of involvement, suggesting international coordination to stabilize the yen is progressing.

## Cook sends a signal with one remark: Have memory chip stocks hit bottom?

- Published: 2026-08-01T13:10:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6555556
- anchor: #n1779400
- Companies mentioned: 蘋果、LPL Financial、SK 海力士、三星電子、美光、輝達、微軟、亞馬遜、Meta、SanDisk

蘋果 CEO Tim Cook described the surge in memory prices as a “once-in-a-century flood,” suggesting memory chip stocks may have bottomed out. Persistent AI demand is keeping supply tight, and the situation is expected to continue through 2027.

## Samsung and SK海力士 no longer have the field to themselves! ChangXin’s LPDDR6 reportedly nearing the end of development and validation, with global first mass production targeted for the second half of the year

- Published: 2026-08-01T13:00:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6555663
- anchor: #n1779202
- Companies mentioned: サムスン電子、SK海力士

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## Could the nightmare of high inflation in the 1970s return? 3 hawkish Fed officials argue for rate hikes

- Published: 2026-08-01T12:00:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6554934
- anchor: #n1778765

Three regional Federal Reserve presidents said interest rates should be raised to curb inflation, warning of the risk of a repeat of the high inflation of the 1970s.

## HBM4 to be the key to victory; UBS: Samsung will surpass SK海力士 in market share next year

- Published: 2026-08-01T11:50:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6555554
- anchor: #n1778766
- Companies mentioned: 三星電子、SK海力士、輝達、AMD、美光

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## Concentration risk among the “Magnificent Seven” emerges; Janus Henderson: Investors are starting to turn to overseas stock markets

- Published: 2026-08-01T11:40:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6555610
- anchor: #n1778767
- Companies mentioned: Samsung Electronics、Tencent Holdings、CATL、BAE Systems、Hyundai Rotem、argenx、AstraZeneca、NatWest Group、Canadian Natural Resources、Teck Resources、Alphabet

Julian McManus of 晋达亨德森 pointed to the concentration risk in the “Magnificent Seven” and said funds are shifting to overseas markets. He described this not as a panic but as a rational reassessment of global allocations.

## U.S. blacklists 43 Chinese companies at once; China's Ministry of Commerce responds

- Published: 2026-08-01T11:20:29+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6555630
- anchor: #n1778768
- Companies mentioned: アメリカ国土安全部、中国商務部

The United States enforced the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and added 43 Chinese companies to its blacklist. 中国商務部 strongly protested.

## “AI stock guru” speaks out for the first time after losing 67%, vows never to use leverage for stock trading again

- Published: 2026-08-01T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6555618
- anchor: #n1778769
- Companies mentioned: Situational Awareness、Citadel、Anthropic

The AI investment fund “AI股神” suffered a 67% loss after making highly leveraged investments and sold its assets to Citadel. It said it would no longer use leverage. The incident could make investors more cautious about AI-related stocks.

## 首座太空新創TASA iSPARK開幕！710億元推動太空計畫 期培育台灣太空產業獨角獸

- Published: 2026-08-01T11:05:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6555634
- anchor: #n1778770

Taiwan's first national-level space startup accelerator, “TASA iSPARK,” opened. The government will invest 71 billion yen to foster unicorn companies in the space industry. The premier attended and announced plans to strengthen international competitiveness.

## Taiwan is more than 台積電! Premier Cho inspects Hsinchu Biomedical Science Park; 6 billion to build fourth biotech building

- Published: 2026-08-01T11:05:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6555619
- anchor: #n1778771
- Companies mentioned: 台積電 (TSMC)

Taiwan Premier 卓栄泰 visited the Hsinchu Biomedical Science Park and announced construction of the 4th biotechnology building, with an investment of 6.079 billion yen. The initiative aims to promote the health industry by integrating AI and medical technology.

## Observation information on long-period ground motion

- Published: 2026-08-01T11:57:38+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260801025739_0_VXSE62_010000.xml
- anchor: #n1778514

Facts:
- Long-period ground motion intensity level 1

## Information on epicenter and seismic intensity

- Published: 2026-08-01T11:54:45+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260801025445_0_VXSE53_270000.xml
- anchor: #n1778515

Facts:
- 11:00 on the 1st
- 52 minutes

## Information on epicenter and seismic intensity

- Published: 2026-08-01T11:52:29+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260801025229_0_VXSE53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n1778516

Facts:
- 11:00 on the 1st
- 48 minutes

## Information on the epicenter

- Published: 2026-08-01T11:51:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260801025137_0_VXSE52_010000.xml
- anchor: #n1778517

Facts:
- Today, the 1st
- Today, the 1st, at 11:00
- Today, the 1st, at 11:48

## Seismic intensity flash report

- Published: 2026-08-01T11:49:43+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260801024944_0_VXSE51_010000.xml
- Original 2: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260801025044_0_VXSE51_010000.xml
- anchor: #n1778519
- 2 identical notices

Facts:
- Seismic intensity 3 or higher
- 11:48

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-01T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260801020041_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n1778527

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 3
- From 21:00 on the 1st
- Until 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-01T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260801020037_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n1778526

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 21:00 on the 1st
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-01T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260801020033_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n1778525

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 21:00 on the 1st
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-01T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260801020030_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n1778524

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 21:00 on the 1st
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-01T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260801020055_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n1778523
- Companies mentioned: 霧島山、新燃岳

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- From 21:00 on the 1st
- Until 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-01T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260801020052_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n1778522
- Companies mentioned: 諏訪之瀬島

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- From 21:00 on the 1st
- Until 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-01T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260801020048_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n1778521

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- 21:00 on the 1st
- 24:00

## Ash fall forecast (scheduled)

- Published: 2026-08-01T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Japan | 気象庁
- Original: https://www.data.jma.go.jp/developer/xml/data/20260801020045_0_VFVO53_010000.xml
- anchor: #n1778520

Facts:
- Eruption alert level 2
- From 21:00 on the 1st
- Until 24:00

## Water outage (Hsinchu County)

- Published: 2026-08-01T11:50:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202608011050&info=20025862
- anchor: #n1778544
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-08-01T10:40:17
- Expiration time: 2026-08-01T17:00:00

## Water outage (Hsinchu County)

- Published: 2026-08-01T11:40:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202608011040&info=20025861
- anchor: #n1778545
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-08-01T10:37:00
- Expiration time: 2026-08-01T17:00:00

## Water outage (Hsinchu County)

- Published: 2026-08-01T11:20:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202608011020&info=20025859
- anchor: #n1778557
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-08-01T08:29:29
- Expiry time: 2026-08-01T17:30:00

## Water Outage (Miaoli County)

- Published: 2026-08-01T11:20:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=TWC_water_202608011020&info=20025860
- anchor: #n1778548
- Companies mentioned: 台灣自來水公司

Facts:
- Pipeline emergency repair, 50mm pvcp

## Liyutan Reservoir (discharge into Jingshan Creek): free overflow (Miaoli County, Taichung City)

- Published: 2026-08-01T11:18:40+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 國家災害防救科技中心
- Original: https://alerts.ncdr.nat.gov.tw/web/alerts/detail?id=WRA_ReservoirWarn_20260801101840_0000&info=20025858
- anchor: #n1778546
- Companies mentioned: 水利署

Facts:
- Effective time: 2026-08-01T10:18:40
- Expiry time: 2026-08-01T13:19:00