# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-02 09:00–12:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 49 items from 3 sources; Japan, 29 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## [Free admission] A summer festival at WHATAWON on Aug. 8 and 9 only! Fun for the whole family, including your dog, all day long

- Published: 2026-08-02T11:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000793.000096544.html
- anchor: #n1788623
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社antiqua、WHATAWON

Facts:
- 2 days, Aug. 8 (Sat.) and 9 (Sun.), 2026
- 15:00〜20:00

## 【楽天イーグルス】8/12（水）宮城県出身のプロゴルファー 大須賀 望選手がセレモニアルピッチに登場！

- Published: 2026-08-02T11:00:58+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000733.000037175.html
- anchor: #n1788624
- Companies mentioned: 楽天イーグルス、オリックス・バファローズ、楽天モバイル、東北高等学校

Facts:
- Height: 146 cm
- Playing golf since age 4

## ProSales launches a sales task management feature to visualize sales activities and strengthen sales management

- Published: 2026-08-02T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000049.000159668.html
- anchor: #n1788626
- Companies mentioned: ワンダフルフライ株式会社、ProSales

## 衛星とカラテア、『TOKYO IDOL FESTIVAL 2026』SKY STAGEのトリが荒天で中止 “4人体制最後のTIF”を諦めきれず、急遽EBiS303で振替ライブを実施

- Published: 2026-08-02T11:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000131.000110737.html
- anchor: #n1788625
- Companies mentioned: 衛星とカラテア、株式会社IVI Entertainment、TOKYO GIRLS GIRLS、にしたんクリニック、TIP&TIF

Facts:
- Their last TIF as a 4-member group
- They are being reborn as a 7-member group, up from 4 members
- 3 new members make their pre-debut
- Their combined social media following exceeds 1.1 million

## Build everything yourself, from 8 tentacles to the light-up units. The 54-page Japanese assembly manual for BLDB’s “Mecha Jellyfish” is complete

- Published: 2026-08-02T10:47:20+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000058.000183978.html
- anchor: #n1788567
- Companies mentioned: BLDB（ビルディングブロック）、Makuake

Facts:
- The manual is 54 pages long.
- 8 tentacles
- 6 light-up units
- Advance sales are scheduled to begin on the crowdfunding service Makuake on Aug. 5, 2026.

## 『リアルまもる君と行く！第5回 宮古島市 17ENDハーフマラソンin伊良部島』オフィシャルツアーを販売開始《那覇発》♪スカイマーク公式ダイナミックパッケージ『たす旅』では直前割SALE実施中！

- Published: 2026-08-02T10:39:30+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000174.000151514.html
- anchor: #n1788502
- Companies mentioned: スカイパックツアーズ株式会社、スカイマーク、宮古島市、宮古島市教育委員会

Facts:
- Course A: Half marathon, 21 km
- Course B: 8 km
- Course C: 2 km
- Coupons for up to ¥35,000 off

## [3-minute walk from Yoyogi-Hachiman Station] Storage facility “Spera Lab Yoyogi-Hachiman” to open on Sept. 1, 2026!

- Published: 2026-08-02T10:30:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000808.000062166.html
- anchor: #n1788503
- Companies mentioned: アユカワTV

Storage facility “Spera Lab Yoyogi-Hachiman” will open in Shibuya, Tokyo, on Sept. 1, 2026. With contactless service and rentals available for as little as 1 hour, it meets storage needs in urban areas.

## 【楽天お買い物マラソン8/4～】全品30％オフクーポン配布！植物性100％、乳・卵不使用のヴィーガンスイーツ＆フードが2日間限定でお得に｜MERCY Vegan Factory 楽天市場店

- Published: 2026-08-02T10:27:51+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000032.000174572.html
- anchor: #n1788496
- Companies mentioned: MERCY Vegan Factory、楽天市場、イージーリンク株式会社、農林水産省、Happy Cow、Google

Facts:
- 30% off coupons for all products
- 5x points on all products
- Up to 49.5x points
- Available with purchases of 3,500 yen or more
- Highly rated at 4.8 stars

## [This summer! A music festival meets a Bon dance party in Yaizu, Shizuoka Prefecture. The summer nights in Yaizu will be at their hottest for 2 days.] BON BON BON 2026 Bon Festival Bonpa: Early-bird tickets on sale at a discount through Aug. 9!

- Published: 2026-08-02T10:20:19+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000196.000101362.html
- anchor: #n1788497
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社nonii、民謡クルセイダーズ、MINYO CRUSADERS、D.W.ニコルズ、バンビーノ、PAPA U-Gee、BlueVintage、K-MIX

Facts:
- Early-bird: ¥1,500
- At the door: ¥2,500
- Parking for 500 cars
- 20-minute walk from Yaizu Station

## 株式会社SHO-SAN to exhibit at the “Startup Internship Festival 2026,” hosted by 東京都

- Published: 2026-08-02T10:14:14+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000028.000057281.html
- anchor: #n1788481
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SHO-SAN、東京都

Facts:
- About 70 startups will exhibit
- Number of employees: 179 (as of Aug. 2026)

## 夏の福袋「初めて知った」が68.3％。購入意向は約3割、定着にはまだ時間が必要か

- Published: 2026-08-02T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000236.000144334.html
- anchor: #n1788483
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社システムリサーチ、創作品モールあるる

Facts:
- 68.3% said, “This is the first time I’ve heard of summer lucky bags”
- 8.8% have bought one
- 29.6% said they “would like to buy one”
- Even combining those who said it “will catch on” and “will somewhat catch on,” the figure was just 34.1%
- 79.5% answered, “New Year’s”
- 18.8% also said they “don’t pay attention to the season”
- “Better value than usual” was the most common response (52.8%)
- “Knowing roughly what’s inside” (40.0%)
- “Including popular products” (23.5%)

## [Oct. 2 (Fri.) at 19:30] Accelerating business deals and collaborations in the second half of the year—“Community Sponsor Networking Event” brings about 85 business owners and marketers together in Shibuya!

- Published: 2026-08-02T10:10:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000417.000061977.html
- anchor: #n1788482
- Companies mentioned: KOBUSHI MARKETING合同会社、KOBUSHI BEER、CenternationaL、COLOR.as、ヒバチ株式会社

Facts:
- KOBUSHI BEER community sponsor: ¥5,000
- Former KOBUSHI BEER community sponsors: ¥10,000
- Visitor, decision-maker (corporate executive officer or above / professional services / manager at a listed company): ¥15,000
- General visitor (no management position / freelancer): ¥20,000
- KOBUSHI BEER organizes 300 networking events and mixer events for business owners annually
- Hosts more than 200 business networking events annually
- Examples achieving an ROI of about 15x

## A pop-up by <トウフ トウキョウ>, a pioneer in upcycled bonsai art, will be held for 1 week only, from Wed., 8/5, at Center Park / The Stage 5 on the 5th floor of the main building of 伊勢丹 Shinjuku Store!

- Published: 2026-08-02T10:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000097341.html
- anchor: #n1788493
- Companies mentioned: トウフ トウキョウ、伊勢丹、JAL、JTB、TOYOTA、ポルシェ、ベントレー モーターズ、AUDEMARS PIGUET、CVSTOS、Disney、ACCOR、ホテルインディゴ犬山、New Balance、On Japan、lululemon、A BATHING APE、mastermind JAPAN、audio-technica

Facts:
- 約1年半ぶり
- About 50 items
- In the ¥30,000 range
- In the ¥2 million range
- ¥11,000, tax included
- 5,500 yen (tax included)

## Did you know⁈ Amami Oshima is a World Natural Heritage site! Why not visit Amami Oshima on a tour with an accompanying guide?

- Published: 2026-08-02T10:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000094.000180015.html
- anchor: #n1788492
- Companies mentioned: 日本空輸株式会社、Good Trip Express、スカイマーク、ラッキーレンタカー

Facts:
- Prices start at ¥43,800 for the free-plan option
- About 380 km south of Kagoshima City
- Capacity: 30 people (minimum number required to operate: 20)

## “Goddess of Victory: NIKKE” x the “Persona” series collaboration announced! 3 titles are joining: “Persona 3 Reload,” “Persona 4 Golden” and “Persona 5 Royal”!

- Published: 2026-08-02T10:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000130.000145037.html
- anchor: #n1788491
- Companies mentioned: Level Infinite、SHIFT UP、ATLUS、SEGA、Proxima Beta Pte. Ltd.、Funcom

Facts:
- The “Persona” series marks its 30th anniversary
- The “Persona” series marks its 30th anniversary in 2026
- Begins Aug. 13, 2026 (Thu.)

## —The birth of innovative, rich honey beauty*1—“&honey” launches “&honey Rich,” a new series that repairs hair damage with about 20 trillion honey keratin*2 units※1, on Aug. 26, 2026 (Wed.)

- Published: 2026-08-02T10:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000236.000022090.html
- anchor: #n1788490
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ヴィークレア、&honey、THERATIS、&PAIR、SOLA WEATHER CARE、Re：KERATIN、iP§

Facts:
- About 20 trillion honey keratin units
- 130 million units sold cumulatively
- Contains about 2,000 times more keratin
- ¥1,500 (before tax); ¥1,650 (tax included)

## [阪神梅田本店] PARCELLE JEWELRY Umeda store announces its August jewelry events

- Published: 2026-08-02T10:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000344.000139789.html
- anchor: #n1788489
- Companies mentioned: PARCELLE JEWELRY、株式会社PARCELLE、阪神梅田本店

Facts:
- Small gemstones about 1.0 mm in size
- 5 new designs
- August birthstone

## New! Clear beige lenses with a luminous, translucent look from “Sunshine Megane”!

- Published: 2026-08-02T10:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000756.000003821.html
- anchor: #n1788488
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社わかさ生活、WAKASA＆CO. KYOTO 京都四条店、Creema SPRINGS

Facts:
- More than 100,000 pairs sold across the series
- Price: 7,480 yen (tax included)

## To celebrate the release of the digital single “On My Road -Stadium ver.-”! A Travis Japan listening party will be held on AWA Lounge, with members appearing in real time!

- Published: 2026-08-02T10:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003593.000022425.html
- anchor: #n1788487
- Companies mentioned: AWA株式会社、Travis Japan、株式会社サイバーエージェント、エイベックス・エンタテインメント株式会社

Facts:
- For 1 hour
- 配信楽曲数は1億5千万曲
- Celebrities and users have created approximately 16 million playlists
- 980 yen per month (tax included)
- 1,080 yen (tax included)
- 480 yen per month (tax included)
- 270 yen per month (tax included)

## JO1’s Junki Kono reveals Kego Sato’s lavish celebrity stories, drawing laughter in the studio! Izumi Mori opens up about nearly becoming estranged from her strict father and the realities of raising children … What decision will Lara, a medical student prodigy fluent in 9 languages, make about her future?

- Published: 2026-08-02T10:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000003689.000064643.html
- anchor: #n1788486
- Companies mentioned: ABEMA、ルイ・ヴィトン ジャパン、CLASSY.、サマンサタバサ、準ミス・ワールド2025、伊勢丹、JO1

Facts:
- 4 women living super-celebrity lifestyles around the world
- More than approximately 3.2 million followers in Japan and overseas
- At just 12 years old, she became the youngest designer for サマンサタバサ
- Lara, a current medical student fluent in 9 languages
- The online salon has more than 300 members
- A car-sharing station about 300 meters from home
- “ABEMA Premium,” priced at 1,180 yen per month (tax included)
- “ABEMA Premium with Ads,” priced at 680 yen per month (tax included)

## The theme song CD for “Kakusei Hunter Omega Horn” will be released on Wednesday, September 9!!

- Published: 2026-08-02T10:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005023.000019470.html
- anchor: #n1788485
- Companies mentioned: 日本コロムビア株式会社、テレビ朝日、東映AG、東映、Amazon.co.jp、ジャンクション

Facts:
- ¥2,200 (tax included)

## The original-art exhibition marking the 20th anniversary of “Hetalia,” to be held in Tokyo and Osaka this fall, has finally unveiled its group key visual drawn by Hidekazu Himaruya and the bonus item designs! Advance lottery sales for the Tokyo venue also begin today!

- Published: 2026-08-02T10:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008721.000016756.html
- anchor: #n1788484
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社フロンティアワークス、アニメイトグループ、集英社、イープラス、ヘタリア20周年原画展実行委員会

Facts:
- The work’s 20th anniversary
- The Tokyo venue will be in Ikebukuro from Saturday, October 17
- The Osaka venue will be in Namba from Saturday, November 7
- Advance admission ticket: 2,300 yen (tax included)
- Advance admission ticket + passport case with bonus: 4,300 yen (tax included)
- Same-day admission ticket: 2,500 yen (tax included)
- Voucher to redeem a passport case with bonus: 2,000 yen (tax included)

## We do not list jobs paying less than 1,500 yen per hour. “ラクチー,” a flexible-work service featuring only high-paying jobs, launches nationwide

- Published: 2026-08-02T09:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000005.000175604.html
- anchor: #n1788356
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社HIKARI、ラクチー、パーソル総合研究所、財務省

Facts:
- The estimated population of people doing short-term gig work is 4.52 million
- The potential workforce is about 3 times that figure, reaching 14.31 million
- Only jobs paying 1,500 yen or more per hour
- Launch date: August 1, 2026

## 【81% have experienced weight regain】What repeated dieting really looks like: Survey on ideal weight-loss goals and demand for medical weight loss

- Published: 2026-08-02T09:40:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000157.000064894.html
- anchor: #n1788355
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社FoR、FoRINC.、Medimee

Facts:
- 81.0% have experienced weight regain
- “3–5 kg” was cited by 68.0%
- “2–3 months” was cited by 40.0%

## The red yeast rice incident was a man-made disaster caused by a chain of misunderstandings (ignorance) about microbiology, food hygiene and administrative procedures.

- Published: 2026-08-02T09:30:32+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000057.000182444.html
- anchor: #n1788357
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社薫製倶楽部、小林製薬、大阪市保健所、厚生労働省、消費者庁、農林水産省、内閣府、千葉大学、国立医薬品食品衛生研究所(NIHS)、大阪健康安全基盤研究所(大安研)

Facts:
- They have made more than 80 information disclosure requests and submitted written questions
- Aug. 1, 2026
- May 29, 2024

## A new way to enjoy a cool summer moment at a retro coffee shop. Hakuen Coffee’s “coffee shop shaved ice” arrives for a limited summer run

- Published: 2026-08-02T09:10:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000219.000035671.html
- anchor: #n1788347

Hakuen Coffee Shop has launched “coffee shop shaved ice” for a limited summer run. Made with homemade syrup and pure ice, it offers a new summer experience in a retro setting.

## “整体LIGHT 仙台ハピナ名掛丁店,” a 4-minute walk from Sendai Station, surpasses 400 Google reviews

- Published: 2026-08-02T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000006.000186665.html
- anchor: #n1788350

“整体LIGHT 仙台ハピナ名掛丁店,” a 4-minute walk from Sendai Station, has surpassed 400 Google reviews. Its attentive care for concerns including stiff shoulders, neck pain and posture has earned praise.

## Shinker Co., Ltd. appoints Tomohiko Nanami as advertising division head and Hamamatsu branch manager. Strengthening its marketing structure to “pursue business results, not advertising results”

- Published: 2026-08-02T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000069.000111800.html
- anchor: #n1788349

Shinker has appointed Mr. Tomohiko Nanami as advertising division head and Hamamatsu branch manager. The move aims to strengthen a marketing structure directly linked to business results and accelerate support for the growth of regional companies.

## 広報の成果は“戦略の違い”から始まる！広報のプロが使い分ける、2つの戦略を解説≪【広報上級者向けスキル】「戦略広報」と「戦略PR」、似て非なる2つ違いとは？≫ 動画公開キャンペーン

- Published: 2026-08-02T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000798.000033279.html
- anchor: #n1788348

Takehisa Inoue of the Curry Research Institute has released a video explaining the difference between “strategic public relations” and “strategic PR” for advanced PR professionals. A lottery campaign for free classes is also being held for viewers.

## Han Kuang 42 live-fire exercise begins on the 5th: key points at a glance

- Published: 2026-08-02T11:46:50+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608020038.aspx
- anchor: #n1788635
- Companies mentioned: 国军、美军、中央社、台北後備旅、137旅、五三工兵群、海巡兵力、濱海作戰指揮部、海洋監偵指揮部、海上戰術偵蒐大隊、陸戰隊防空警衛群戒護營、飛彈修護中心

Facts:
- A continuous 10 days and 9 nights
- 召集逾3000名後備軍人
- Mobilizing 5000 personnel
- Mobile network speeds reduced for 30 minutes

## Rubio: Opposes coercive changes to the status quo; a US-China conflict would endanger the world

- Published: 2026-08-02T11:45:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608020037.aspx
- anchor: #n1788636
- Companies mentioned: 福斯新聞頻道、My View with Lara Trump、中央社

Facts:
- Xi Jinping expected to visit the US in late September

## Education Ministry adds 5 digital demonstration sites to teach older adults about technology

- Published: 2026-08-02T11:44:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608020036.aspx
- anchor: #n1788637
- Companies mentioned: 教育部、行政院、中華電信、台南大學、宜蘭大學

Facts:
- Older adults aged 55 and above
- Adds 5 digital demonstration and experience sites for older adult learning
- 10 counties and cities to establish “Digital Demonstration and Experience Sites for Older Adult Learning”

## 許汶而 overcomes poisonous jellyfish and pulmonary edema to cross the North Channel, becoming Taiwan’s 1st

- Published: 2026-08-02T11:39:43+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608020035.aspx
- anchor: #n1788633
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- Taking 12 hours, 46 minutes and 40 seconds
- 現年32歲的許汶而
- The world’s 83rd female swimmer to cross the North Channel

## 澎湖望安7旬婦頭部外傷 海巡馳援後送就醫

- Published: 2026-08-02T11:37:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608020034.aspx
- anchor: #n1788634
- Companies mentioned: 澎湖海巡隊、消防局、三軍總醫院澎湖分院、海巡署金馬澎分署、中央社

Facts:
- 1 woman surnamed Yu, aged 70
- Less than 8 hours apart

## 8/13 Taipei 2026 urban resilience exercise to include first-ever mobile network speed reduction

- Published: 2026-08-02T11:31:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aloc/202608020033.aspx
- anchor: #n1788632
- Companies mentioned: 北市府、內政部、國家通訊傳播委員會、NCC、警察局、警政服務APP、消防防災e點通APP、捷運、高鐵、台鐵

Facts:
- Fines of NT$30,000 or more and up to NT$150,000

## A bountiful land caught between great powers: Cambodia’s beauty and sorrow

- Published: 2026-08-02T11:27:09+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608023001.aspx
- anchor: #n1788630
- Companies mentioned: Siv Guek集團、華岳集團、福地公司、Human Rights Watch、世界銀行國際金融公司

Facts:
- About 5000 Bunong, Lao, Kui and other Indigenous people and ethnic minorities forced from their ancestral lands
- A resettlement plan moving them to the side of a major road more than 50 kilometers away
- Chose to settle 5 kilometers away

## Cuba’s power grid fails again, plunging 1/3 of the country’s provinces into a major blackout

- Published: 2026-08-02T11:24:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608020032.aspx
- anchor: #n1788631
- Companies mentioned: 古巴國家電力公司、聯合電力公司（Union Electrica de Cuba, UNE）

Facts:
- 5 of the 15 provinces lose power
- The island nation has a population of about 9.4 million
- Cuba has suffered 5 nationwide blackouts since early 2026
- Counting from the end of 2024, there have been as many as 10 such nationwide blackouts
- A Russian oil tanker carrying 100,000 tons of crude oil

## 台中機場國際線增加 旅遊業者：出團量成長近8成

- Published: 2026-08-02T11:22:34+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608020031.aspx
- anchor: #n1788629
- Companies mentioned: 可樂旅遊

Facts:
- About 30 scheduled and charter flight routes this year
- 1,135,527 passengers
- Average passenger load factor of 83.5%
- Passenger load factors all above 75%
- Passenger load factors all above 90%
- 預估今年出團人次也有約2成成長

## Vice president meets visiting delegation from 全美州檢察長協會, hopes to further deepen Taiwan-US cooperation

- Published: 2026-08-02T11:15:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608020030.aspx
- anchor: #n1788627
- Companies mentioned: 全美州檢察長協會、NAAG、法務部、外交部

Facts:
- Taiwan has 14 overseas representative offices in the United States

## Shooting at Idaho fast-food restaurant leaves at least 3 dead and multiple people injured

- Published: 2026-08-02T11:08:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608020029.aspx
- anchor: #n1788628
- Companies mentioned: In-N-Out Burger

Facts:
- At least 3 people dead
- At least 2 injured

## 台電 completes Xiongji 三、四 transmission lines; power supply to Nanzi Park rises to more than 1000MW

- Published: 2026-08-02T10:53:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608020028.aspx
- anchor: #n1788505
- Companies mentioned: 台電、南科高雄楠梓園區

Facts:
- Current electricity demand at 南科高雄楠梓園區 is about 400MW (megawatts)
- After the project is completed, power supply capacity will rise to more than 1000MW
- 「高雄～雄積三、四線」輸電線路工程自去年5月起動工，線路全長約9.6公里
- Construction time sharply cut from the original 42 months to 15 months

## 8 Chinese naval vessels near Taiwan, 3 sorties by Chinese aircraft crossing the Taiwan Strait median line; 國軍 monitoring

- Published: 2026-08-02T10:52:25+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608020027.aspx
- anchor: #n1788506
- Companies mentioned: 國防部、國軍

Facts:
- 8 Chinese naval vessels
- 3 sorties by Chinese aircraft
- 2 official ships

## Tourist plane crashes at Peru’s Nazca Lines, killing 13; Italian, German and Spanish tourists on board

- Published: 2026-08-02T10:46:23+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608020026.aspx
- anchor: #n1788504
- Companies mentioned: Aerodiana、AirNasca、聯合國教科文組織、RPP

Facts:
- 13 people killed
- The plane was carrying 11 foreign tourists from Italy, Germany and Spain
- And 2 crew members
- The victims included 7 Italians
- 2 Germans and 2 Spaniards
- Crashed about 6 kilometers from the city of Nazca
- About 19 kilometers from the Nazca Lines archaeological site
- Attracts about 100,000 visitors every year
- Strong winds exceeding 40 kilometers per hour

## Heat wave fuels wildfires; Greece urgently evacuates residents as fires flare up again in France and Spain

- Published: 2026-08-02T10:34:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608020025.aspx
- anchor: #n1788499
- Companies mentioned: 路透社、BFM電視台、奧地利健康暨食品安全署、羅伯特．科赫研究所（Robert Koch Institute，RKI）

Facts:
- About 60 kilometers northwest of Athens
- Gusts exceeding 73 kilometers per hour
- Nearly 2500 people evacuated
- Fire burned about 1800 hectares
- Burned about 11,000 hectares
- Burned area close to 10,000 hectares
- Burned more than 70,000 hectares
- Death toll sets a record monthly high of 395
- Already 2877 people have died from heat-related causes
- 5764 excess deaths nationwide
- Heat-related causes have been linked to the deaths of 9800 people

## Hsu Wei-Ling rebounds with a 69; sits 16th after 3 rounds of the Women’s British Open

- Published: 2026-08-02T10:32:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608020024.aspx
- anchor: #n1788500
- Companies mentioned: LPGA、英國高爾夫協會

Facts:
- Shot a 69
- A 214 total, 1 over par, over 3 days
- Hit 78% of fairways at regulation
- Made 4 birdies
- Had 2 bogeys
- Total prize money of US$10 million
- About NT$324 million

## Mixed-race men’s basketball standout Chen Carter loves playing 2K, reveals he drinks bubble tea every day

- Published: 2026-08-02T10:28:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608020023.aspx
- anchor: #n1788501
- Companies mentioned: NBA、雷霆、布魯克林籃網

Facts:
- Stands 203 centimeters tall
- 1天可能會玩個2小時左右

## Mixed-race Chen Carter gets passport in 7 hours, says representing Taiwan fulfills a dream

- Published: 2026-08-02T10:25:14+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608020022.aspx
- anchor: #n1788498

Taiwan-US mixed-race player Chen Carter overcame difficulties with his passport application and is confirmed to represent Taiwan at the U18 Asian Cup men’s basketball tournament. The move strengthens Taiwan’s roster as the team aims to qualify for the U19 World Cup.

## 委內瑞拉政府 and 反對派 to begin in-person political transition talks next week

- Published: 2026-08-02T10:16:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608020021.aspx
- anchor: #n1788495
- Companies mentioned: 委內瑞拉政府、反對派、法新社、美軍、馬杜洛、德爾西．羅德里格斯、豪爾赫．羅德里格斯、費格拉

Facts:
- More than 5500 people killed

## 台糖：5月即拒收中聯超標粗油 非食安法通報義務人

- Published: 2026-08-02T10:14:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608020020.aspx
- anchor: #n1788494
- Companies mentioned: 台糖、中聯、福懋、SGS、南僑、食藥署、高雄市衛生局、經濟部

台糖 announced that, regarding the oil product issue involving 中聯油脂, it had rejected the problematic ingredient after it failed an advance inspection. It stressed that it was not subject to a legal reporting requirement.

Facts:
- 台糖 has tested 32 batches of ingredients and soybean salad oil products this year
- This year’s crude oil purchases totaled 3 million kilograms
- Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) measured 14.7ppb
- 2ppb above the regulatory limit
- Test result: 1.6ppb
- Test result: 0.9ppb
- The 2 batches totaled 2,014,000 kilograms
- 12 batches tested in-house this year
- 20 batches tested by the competent authority
- 台糖 has submitted 5 batches of soybeans for testing
- 2 batches of crude soybean oil
- 1 batch of soybean salad oil
- Proactively expand finished-product inspections by 4 items
- The 食藥署 tests soybean salad oil (retained sample)

## Taiwanese imagery appears at Stockholm Pride parade, showcasing democracy and diversity

- Published: 2026-08-02T10:07:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608020019.aspx
- anchor: #n1788480
- Companies mentioned: 瑞典台湾商会、瑞典台湾商会青商会、瑞典台湾华人联合会、瑞典台湾人新生社、观光局、驻瑞典代表处、侨委会

Facts:
- This year’s Pride parade attracted more than 500,000 people

## Migrant surge in North African 休達 leaves 67 dead; 西班牙 installs floating barriers to stop crossings

- Published: 2026-08-02T09:56:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608020018.aspx
- anchor: #n1788358
- Companies mentioned: 休達、摩洛哥、西班牙、歐盟、愛爾蘭、西班牙最高法院、格蘭德-馬拉斯卡

Facts:
- At least 67 people dead
- 超過4萬8000人在48小時內返回摩洛哥

## NSYO國家青年交響樂團 performs in Fukuoka, creating music with passion

- Published: 2026-08-02T09:54:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202608020017.aspx
- anchor: #n1788359
- Companies mentioned: NSYO國家青年交響樂團、ACROS音樂廳、馬勒、馬寇爾、林京美、拉赫瑪尼諾夫、帕格尼尼主題狂想曲、馬勒「第一號交響曲」、NSO國家交響樂團、福岡縣、服部誠太郎、台北駐大阪經濟文化辦事處福岡分處、陳銘俊、九州交響樂團、KSO、UNPO和平管弦樂團、釜山音樂廳

Facts:
- NSYO國家青年交響樂團 performed at ACROS音樂廳 in Fukuoka, Japan, on the 1st
- After wrapping up its Fukuoka performances, NSYO will head to South Korea for the first time on Aug. 4

## More than 50,000 Taiwanese study-abroad students; Vietnamese official praises quality education as a popular choice

- Published: 2026-08-02T09:39:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608020016.aspx
- anchor: #n1788354
- Companies mentioned: 台灣事務委員會、河內百科大學、駐越南經濟文化辦事處、台商企業

Facts:
- About 52,974 Vietnamese students were studying in Taiwan in 2025
- 39,610 in 2024
- An increase of 13,364
- 約占全體境外生人數3成
- 48 Vietnamese students

## Wu Der-rong: Super Typhoon Dolphin cannot be taken lightly; rain expected in northern Taiwan from the 7th

- Published: 2026-08-02T09:33:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608020015.aspx
- anchor: #n1788353
- Companies mentioned: 中央氣象署、中央大學大氣科學系、氣象應用推廣基金會

Facts:
- A high of 36 degrees Celsius
- Highest temperatures across Taiwan around 38 degrees
- 50% chance of striking waters off northern Taiwan
- 中心氣壓925百帕
- Maximum sustained winds near the center of 51 meters per second
- 七-level winds; average storm radius of 300 kilometers
- 70% chance of the storm's radius affecting the Ryukyu area
- About 50% chance for waters off northern Taiwan
- About 20% over land

## Cyberattacks on U.S. water systems spread; Michigan reports incidents after Minnesota

- Published: 2026-08-02T09:16:56+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608020014.aspx
- anchor: #n1788352
- Companies mentioned: 哥倫比亞廣播公司、美聯社、美國聯邦調查局、密西根環境、大湖暨能源局、網路安全和基礎設施安全局、明尼蘇達州資通安全局

Facts:
- Water-system technology in at least 7 U.S. states
- 9 water systems in the state hit by cyberattacks
- More than 30 water systems in the state targeted in cyberattacks
- The town has a population of about 1,700
- A population of about 80,000

## China's AI diplomacy could create a technology trap; experts urge U.S. to counter it with partners such as Taiwan

- Published: 2026-08-02T09:10:54+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608020013.aspx
- anchor: #n1788351
- Companies mentioned: 月之暗面、OpenAI、Anthropic、輝達、微軟、亞馬遜、谷歌

Facts:
- China's lag behind the U.S. in frontier models has shrunk from about 9 months to just 4 to 5 months

## 東興國小 girls' basketball team wins 4 straight in Finland, advances to championship game

- Published: 2026-08-02T08:53:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608020012.aspx
- anchor: #n1788226
- Companies mentioned: 東興國小、BC Nokia、Pyrintö WU13 White、KaVo、Katz Basket Purple、BS Tallinn Kalev、Pyrintö WU13 Red、大同國小、坦培里Pyrintö體育會

Facts:
- Defeated host team BC Nokia 72-27
- Won its opening preliminary-round game 93-6 against Pyrintö WU13 White
- Won the second game 65-27 against KaVo
- Won again this morning, beating Katz Basket Purple 84-5
- 東興 girls' basketball team scored a total of 314 points in 4 games
- Average of 16 points allowed per game
- Average winning margin of more than 62 points per game
- 以26比23擊敗苗栗縣大同國小
- Won 26-23

## The U.S.-China-Russia space showdown: Is the space nuclear arms race restarting? BBC: How satellites became the first strike in modern warfare

- Published: 2026-08-02T10:30:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153355
- anchor: #n1788568
- Companies mentioned: 戰略與國際研究中心、Intelsat、Aldoria、SpaceX、星鏈

Facts:
- The global space economy, valued at $626 billion (about £479 billion)
- Two Russian satellites have likely intercepted communications from at least 12 European satellites

## Don’t put leftover toast straight in the refrigerator! An insider shares 1 proper storage tip to keep it crispy outside and soft inside, like freshly baked, even after a long time

- Published: 2026-08-02T10:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11147507
- anchor: #n1788569

Facts:
- Bake at 180 degrees for 3 to 5 minutes

## Government set to hand out a big bonus! Eligible people across Taiwan will automatically receive 60000 yuan each year; details on future payments and timing

- Published: 2026-08-02T10:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153357
- anchor: #n1788570

On July 24, 2026, Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan passed the “台湾児少成長及び未来口座条例,” introducing a new child-rearing support program known as the “666 Plan.” It covers all children under 18 and provides up to 1.14 million yen in government support, making it a major social development.

## No need to pay extra to upgrade to business class! 8 hidden free services in economy class, including extra meals and internet access at no cost

- Published: 2026-08-02T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152865
- anchor: #n1788422
- Companies mentioned: Emirates、Qatar Airways、Singapore Airlines、JetBlue、Delta Air Lines、Air France、Booking.com、Dollar Flight Club

The US travel magazine Travel+Leisure introduced 8 little-known in-flight services available for free, even in economy class. The key to success is making requests politely and at the right time.

## Does the Chinese Communist Party have a “formula” for taking Taiwan by force? U.S. think tank experts reveal 八 key variables in Xi Jinping’s decision-making

- Published: 2026-08-02T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153271
- anchor: #n1788421

Experts at a US think tank outlined 8 factors for assessing whether China might use force against Taiwan. US-China tensions and Taiwan’s political climate are heightening tensions.

## Store water now! Major water outages tomorrow in 8 counties and cities, with no water from early morning; check outage times and areas for your home with one click

- Published: 2026-08-02T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153354
- anchor: #n1788420
- Companies mentioned: 台湾自来水公司

Scheduled water cuts will be implemented in parts of 8 counties and cities in Taiwan on August 3, 2026. Residents are being urged to store water in advance and manage their facilities. The aim is to stabilize public infrastructure.

## U.S.-China tech war heats up! Trump imposes ban to contain China’s “humanoid robots,” making Musk and Tesla key winners

- Published: 2026-08-02T09:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153358
- anchor: #n1788423
- Companies mentioned: 特スラ、宇樹科技、Figure AI、Agility Robotics

The United States banned imports of Chinese-made humanoid robots, as the Trump administration strengthened protections for domestic industry. As 特スラ’s Musk draws attention with the development of Optimus, technological competition with Chinese companies is intensifying.

## [The Journalist] “Eating meat and drinking soup” exposes Jensen Huang’s capital maneuvering and the unspoken challenges facing Taiwan’s AI supply chain

- Published: 2026-08-02T09:40:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/5536747
- anchor: #n1788424
- Companies mentioned: 広達、NVIDIA

広達 issued GDS worth 70 billion yen, sending its share price plunging. This symbolizes the contradiction facing Taiwanese AI server contract manufacturers: rising revenue alongside falling profit margins. The backdrop is the aggressive procurement strategy of NVIDIA, led by Jensen Huang.

## Never put this 1 type of clothing in the washing machine! Experts reveal 5 major usage taboos: clothes can be easily damaged and appliance lifespan shortened

- Published: 2026-08-02T09:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11151856
- anchor: #n1788426
- Companies mentioned: BBE、Panasonic、盈豐維修工程有限公司、王牌全天候氣密窗

Experts warned against 5 practices involving washing machines’ abnormal vibration. Users should take care, as everyday habits can affect the lifespan of household appliances.

## After Hours International | Are Kimi K3 and DeepSeek changing the money-burning game? Yang Kuang-lei reveals the new semiconductor landscape: U.S. makes the brains VS China makes the body

- Published: 2026-08-02T09:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153288
- anchor: #n1788425
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、輝達、Google、マイクロソフト、Meta

Former 台積電 R&D director Yang Kuang-lei says the U.S.-China tech war has split the global semiconductor and AI industries into two systems: the U.S. controls advanced technology and design, while China develops independent supply chains and integrated applications. This shift affects global capital allocation and technology road maps.

## Rumors of “Hu Jintao’s death” go viral, triggering a search frenzy! From being “escorted out” of the 20th Party Congress to food-poisoning suspicions, Qin Feng denies account was hijacked

- Published: 2026-08-02T09:25:32+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153356
- anchor: #n1788427
- Companies mentioned: 鳳凰衛視、香港衛視、新華社、中央電視台、Google、自由微博

Online rumors suggesting the death of former Chinese President Hu Jintao spread, and searches surged. Media personality 秦楓 denied impersonating an account. Official media have not reported the rumors.

## Behind the scenes | Trouble brewing for the KMT in Hsinchu County! A major female figure is the biggest land mine, and some remain furious

- Published: 2026-08-02T09:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152145
- anchor: #n1788428

A fierce internal fight erupted in the KMT’s Hsinchu County primary. Hsu Hsin-ying narrowly beat Chen Chien-hsien to win the nomination, but factional rifts remain unresolved. 四 major factors are clouding the election and could affect subsequent unity and the party’s chances of winning.

## Hsu Chien-hung column: Revisiting the clash between the “China Lobby” and the “China bloc”—starting with “The Senator from Formosa”

- Published: 2026-08-02T08:10:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11141827
- anchor: #n1788287

Hsu Chien-hung’s column analyzes the Cold War-era rivalry between the U.S. “China Lobby” and “China bloc,” focusing on Senator Nolan’s support for Chiang Kai-shek and his change of thinking in later life, highlighting the complexity of U.S.-China-Taiwan relations.

## One person saves the whole village! Microsoft shares surge 21% in a week after upbeat earnings; these “Microsoft-heavy ETFs” soar too

- Published: 2026-08-02T10:52:47+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6555660
- anchor: #n1788507
- Companies mentioned: マイクロソフト、アマゾン、ケーシー証券、國泰投信、元大投信、統一投信、玉山投信、野村證券、貝萊德

Following 微軟’s strong financial results, its shares rose at least 21% for the week, and related ETFs also gained. Confidence in the sustainability of AI investment is supporting the market.

## 鴻勁’s CPO optoelectronic co-testing equipment to begin shipping in October, becoming a new growth driver next year

- Published: 2026-08-02T10:23:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6555018
- anchor: #n1788508
- Companies mentioned: 美系大客户、ATE大厂

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## Memory prices are soaring, but that hasn’t stopped AI from entering the agentic era: RTX Spark is driving explosive growth in PC output value against the trend.

- Published: 2026-08-02T10:10:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6555023
- anchor: #n1788509
- Companies mentioned: 輝達、聯發科、AMD、華碩、技嘉、微星、華擎

As AI evolves toward agentic systems, the RTX Spark chip is accelerating edge AI processing. Signs of growth in the PC industry are emerging even as memory prices soar. 華碩, 技嘉 and others are benefiting from new products.

## 迅得’s Q3 revenue remains strong, with another year of growth and a new annual high expected; estimated profit growth is set to accelerate.

- Published: 2026-08-02T09:51:49+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6555799
- anchor: #n1788360
- Companies mentioned: 台積電 (2330-TW)、臻鼎-KY (4958-TW)、景碩 (3189-TW)

迅得機械’s revenue reached 1.824 billion yuan in Q2 2026, a record high, driven by momentum in both semiconductor and PCB equipment. Full-year revenue is expected to grow 10-15% year over year. The company’s Zhongli Xinsheng plant is operating at full capacity, and profit growth is expected to outpace revenue growth.

## Preparing for the AI power surge! Experts explain how behind-the-meter energy storage can help Taiwanese businesses “shave peaks and fill valleys.”

- Published: 2026-08-02T09:42:59+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6553577
- anchor: #n1788361
- Companies mentioned: 安永財務管理諮詢服務股份有限公司

To meet rising electricity demand driven by the spread of AI, Taiwanese companies are accelerating the adoption of behind-the-meter energy storage. 馮熾煒 of 安永 has stressed its importance.

## Sustainability report submission deadline looms! The Taipei Exchange says disclosing green revenue can earn companies points in evaluations.

- Published: 2026-08-02T09:10:45+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6555825
- anchor: #n1788362

The Taipei Exchange requires listed companies to submit their 114 annual sustainability reports by the end of August 115, and has launched a new digital ESG platform to help companies prepare them more efficiently. Disclosing green revenue can earn points in evaluations, strengthening incentives for sustainable business practices.

## The PC industry is poised for a turnaround in the second half, with the price-hike peak falling in the third quarter as commercial procurement gets underway.

- Published: 2026-08-02T09:09:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6555475
- anchor: #n1788363
- Companies mentioned: 宏碁、微星、華碩、輝達

The PC industry is approaching a turning point in the second half of the year, with earnings expected to improve as commercial procurement gathers pace and high-value-added AI devices are launched. 宏碁, 微星, 華碩 and others are tapping new demand with edge AI products.

## Reuters: China’s military is using OpenAI and Anthropic models for distillation to develop AI.

- Published: 2026-08-02T09:00:03+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 鉅亨網
- Original: https://news.cnyes.com/news/id/6555748
- anchor: #n1788227
- Companies mentioned: OpenAI、Anthropic、月之暗面（Moonshot）、詹姆斯敦基金會（Jamestown Foundation）

A Reuters investigation found that Chinese military researchers are using outputs from US AI models through “model distillation” to accelerate domestic AI development. This is adding new tension to the US-China competition in AI technology.