Vice President Hsiao visits Pingtung International Packaging Plant's cold-chain logistics facilities; operations to begin in February 116
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The Pingtung County Government is investing NT$1.363 billion to build an internationally standardized agricultural packaging and processing plant, scheduled to begin operations in February 2027. It will integrate cold-chain logistics and quarantine services to boost the export competitiveness of Pingtung agricultural products.
Facts
Built at a cost of NT$1.363 billion
Can handle about 50% of Pingtung's annual exports
Pineapples are grown on 3476 hectares
Annual output is about 105,000 metric tons
About 10,000 metric tons of pineapples can be exported
Mangoes are grown on about 4178 hectares
Annual output is about 38,000 metric tons
Exports total about 900 metric tons
The international packaging plant covers about 1.98 hectares
It can process up to 30 metric tons of mangoes per day
台糖 rejects semi-finished products from 中聯油脂; Tainan City launches administrative investigation into company headquarters
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
台糖 rejected raw materials from 中聯油脂 that exceeded the benzo[a]pyrene limit. The Tainan City Government announced an administrative investigation into 台糖's headquarters to clarify whether it fulfilled its reporting obligations and management responsibilities.
Facts
Tainan City Government launches administrative investigation into 台糖 headquarters
台糖 found benzo[a]pyrene levels above the limit when it sent purchased raw materials for testing
The contaminated raw materials did not enter products sold on the market
STARGLOW draws an enthusiastic crowd of 30,000 at its first 2-day Yokohama Arena concert. Long-awaited 1st album “Aurora” set for release on Nov. 18 (Wed.)
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
Nominated in 2 categories: “Best New Artist” and “Radio Special Award: Radio Rising Artist of the Year”
Nara’s 喫茶52 reimagines popular drinks “melon cream soda” and “lemon squash” as summer-only shaved ice, offering a new café experience that ends with the ice transforming back into the original drinks
Broadcast time revealed for “MX Grand Prix 2026: Eccentric Comedian Championship”; finalists, including additional qualifiers, announced and audience applications open! Final round: Sept. 6 (Sun.), 19:00–21:00 [live broadcast]
[Aug. 22, 2026] Online seminar for those considering opening a marriage agency or starting a side business [From 1 new member per month in the first year to a membership of 100]
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
An online seminar for people considering opening a marriage agency will be held on Aug. 22, 2026. The instructor, experienced Mr. Fukuda, will share operational know-how, drawing on examples of successes and failures.
[Survey results] Improving document and data management is considered “important” by 94.7%, yet 60% have not started. The top reason is “not enough staff or time” at 54.1% — a bottleneck in the “data foundation” of the generative AI era
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
94.7% of local governments recognize improving document and data management as “important”
60.9% have not started organizing or reviewing their file servers
“We don’t have enough staff or time to get to it”: 54.1%
A combined 33.8% “need” or “somewhat need” support from outside experts
Ise City, Mie Prefecture: Photo studio torch猿田彦神社前店 to hold its annual “七五三 Exhibition,” with a kimono display, consultations and reservations for 2027 七五三, 1-year-old and half-adult celebrations, from Oct. 1 to 3
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
For 3 days: Oct. 1 (Thu.), 2 (Fri.) and 3 (Sat.), 2026
Approximately ¥500–¥1,000
Companies mentioned：torch合同会社、photomar、torch 猿田彦神社前店、torch 伊勢神宮前店、着物の部屋、hanataba photo、find me. shop、once、Torch Experience Ise
TOOBOE to perform the ending theme for the TV anime “The Firefly Wedding”! EP featuring the new song “夢心地” to be released on Nov. 4; new artist photo also unveiled
ReoNa performs at “CENTRAL26 in KUALA LUMPUR,” held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Published ・ Source Japan | PR TIMES
Summary not yet available
Facts
“CENTRAL MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVAL 2026 in KUALA LUMPUR”
In March 2027, 2 days of performances at Pia Arena MM, the largest-scale shows of her career to date
Release date: July 22, 2026 (Wed.)
Release date: Aug. 26, 2026 (Wed.)
Mar. 6, 2027 (Sat.)
Mar. 7, 2027 (Sun.)
Companies mentioned：ReoNa、Zepp Kuala Lumpur、CENTRAL MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT FESTIVAL、ソードアート・オンライン、シャドーハウス、シャングリラ・フロンティア、きみが死ぬまで恋をしたい、追放された転生重騎士はゲーム知識で無双する、ぴあアリーナMM、ゲーマーズ、アニメイト、HMV&BOOKS online、タワーレコード、WonderGOO、新星堂、Spotify
She escaped, but was forced to go back! Kumamoto earthquake mall blast kills 7; shop assistant follows order to “return to collect the money” and dies in the fire
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
A powerful earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, and an explosion occurred at AEON Mall Kumamoto. Seven people were killed, including a 22-year-old female employee who, following store instructions, returned inside to put the day's proceeds back in the vault and was caught in the explosion.
Tomorrow's weather／Typhoon Whale set to form, Dolphin heads straight for Taiwan! “The next 2 days will bring the worst impacts”: heavy rain expected; the week's forecast
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Central Weather Administration forecasts that Typhoon Whale will briefly form before merging with Dolphin. The latter will bring heavy rain and long-period swells to northern Taiwan and mountainous areas in central Taiwan from August 8 to 9; the public should remain alert.
A must-do challenge in your lifetime! Cycling around Taiwan has become a rite of passage into adulthood; foreign travelers marvel: It's the only way to see the soul of this beautiful island
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In Taiwan, cycling around the island has become established among young people as a “rite of passage,” and travelers from Taiwan and abroad also take part. Its deep connection with nature and local cultures is highly valued.
First public appearance at a Taiwan People's Party anniversary celebration since entering religious life! 蔡壁如 echoes Lu Shiow-yen's “everyone unite to bring down Lai” call: “The ruling party is such a bunch of bastards”
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Former Taiwan People's Party legislator 蔡壁如 made her first appearance at a party anniversary celebration since entering religious life, backing Lu Shiow-yen's “everyone unite to bring down Lai” call and denouncing the ruling party as a bunch of bastards. She stressed the need for opposition unity to bring about a change in government.
“1 country” cuts diplomatic ties with Taiwan! Announces name change; once sought 2.6 billion in aid but was rejected, then established ties with China
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
After severing diplomatic ties with Taiwan, the Pacific island nation of Nauru changed its name to the “Republic of Naoero.” Against the backdrop of closer relations with China, the change was made without a nationwide referendum, citing a return to the traditional name. The diplomatic policy shift has sent shockwaves through the international community.
Wang Hung-wei blasts the Ministry of Health and Welfare and Kaohsiung City government: “They should fine 台糖 just as they did 南僑. Who is acting as 中聯's protector?”
Sanxiantai and Luye lose out! Taitung's top attraction draws 510,000 visitors; tourists praise its convenient transport, relaxing atmosphere and scenery that rivals Japan
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
In Taitung's tourism rankings for January-May 2026, Dulan Recreation Area topped the list with 510,000 visitors. Its appeal, combining natural scenery and cultural experiences, was highly rated.
5 longtime schools in Taiwan announce closure！They will shut down in August, with all students and staff transferring; even schools founded 70 years ago are becoming history
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Amid Taiwan's declining birthrate, 5 schools, including 南強工商, will close or merge in August 2026. A private school with a 70-year history will end operations, and support measures for students will be put in place.
Another Japanese-descended president in Peru！“Fujimorism” returns: How Keiko Fujimori seeks balance between China and the U.S.
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Peru's new president, Keiko Fujimori, took office, pledging to strengthen public safety and promote investment. Amid U.S.-China tensions, she is seeking a diplomatic balance centered on the strategic port of Chancay.
Beating Kuo Chih-hui！Baseball Association elects first woman chairperson Chou Ling-wen, who sets 3 goals: Continue devoting herself to Taiwan baseball
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
The Chinese Taipei Baseball Association elected Chou Ling-wen as its first woman chairperson, marking a governance shake-up and a breakthrough in gender representation, as well as a milestone for Taiwan baseball.
The world’s longest flight route is this one！A 24-hour flight without landing, with just 238 seats; nonstop route revealed
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Qantas completed a 24-hour, 24-minute ultra-long-haul test flight covering 23,075 kilometers, setting a commercial aircraft record and preparing to launch nonstop routes from Sydney to London and New York in 2027.
Store water now！Major outages to hit 10 counties and cities tomorrow: “No water for showers or cooking morning and evening”; check whether your home is affected with one click
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
Taiwan Water Corporation announced a planned water outage in 10 counties and cities on August 3, urging residents to store water in advance and take precautions. The widespread disruption is due to pipeline work and equipment inspections.
Dow plunges a thousand points！聯準會 sees rare 3 dissenting votes; experts reveal the strategy: Act hawkish now to cut rates later
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 風傳媒
聯準會’s FOMC voted 9:3 to keep interest rates unchanged, marking the most dissenting votes in nearly ten years and sending the Dow down by more than a thousand points. Experts say the move is intended to manage inflation expectations and pave the way for future rate cuts.
Has the worst passed for the KOSPI？Foreign net buying hits a record, pension funds turn bullish, and Citi maintains its 10000-point target
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
花旗證券 judged that the worst of the funding conditions in South Korea's stock market was over. With foreign investors' net buying reaching a record high and pension funds also turning into buyers, it maintained its year-end KOSPI target at 10000 points. The market is becoming more stable.
OpenAI’s new Astra model revealed！Tackles 10 math problems as multiple AI agents collaborate to challenge AGI
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
OpenAI is developing its next-generation model, “Astra.” Multiple AI agents worked together to solve 10 challenging math problems, marking progress toward AGI. The model could also fall under new U.S. AI regulations.
AI stocks pull back: Should investors worry？Morgan Stanley’s 120-page report unpacks 3 concerns: What is truly undervalued？
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 鉅亨網
In a 120-page report, Morgan Stanley analyzed the correction in AI stocks as being driven by technical factors and said investment opportunities lie in focusing on “the time until power is available.” It described this as the most mispriced theme in the market.