AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-02 18:00–21:00 JSThttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Taiwan, 53 items from 3 sources; Japan, 19 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Chen Yung-chi drives in 2 runs with 2 hits to help Lions end losing streak, earns MVPhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1791042https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1791042Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:46:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台糖 rejects 中聯 crude oil; Shih Chung-liang says raw materials are not subject to mandatory reportinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1791039https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1791039Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:29:53 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Logue posts impressive numbers against the Dragons, says curveball is an important pitch in his careerhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1791040https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1791040Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:29:51 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Nippon Pro Baseball's Lin An-ke extends hit streak to 3 games; 2 hits and 1 RBI help Seibu winhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1791038https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1791038Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:27:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA US and Japan said to join forces to support yen; Reuters: Japan's finance minister to confirm on the 3rdhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1791036https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1791036Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:22:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Brothers snap 9-game losing streak against Dragons; Hirano praises Kao Yu-chieh's 2 at-batshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1791033https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1791033Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:15:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Violent storms hit central and southern Chile, killing 2 and leaving more than 2000 stranded by floodshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1791034https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1791034Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:13:42 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Matsu Art Island work selected for French film festival; Lin Yi-chi hopes for triumphant screeninghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1791035https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1791035Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:11:40 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Ferry fire in Indonesia kills 5, leaves 41 missing; authorities continue search and rescuehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1791027https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1791027Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:03:38 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Vice President Hsiao visits Pingtung International Packaging Plant's cold-chain logistics facilities; operations to begin in February 116https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1791028https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1791028Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:02:36 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAThe 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. 美國眾院外委會榮譽主席麥考爾訪台 將晉見賴總統https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790905https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790905Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:44:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA New Taipei's Sanying Tourism Festival underway; Hou You-yi says visitors can experience its unique cultural appealhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790902https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790902Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:41:31 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwanese and sign language human rights camp tours Taoyuan's Atayal historic siteshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790903https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790903Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:41:29 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Xinyuan Cup pickleball tournament opens at NTU Sports Center, with more than 500 players competinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790904https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790904Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:40:27 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA China's COVID-19 infection rate rises above 20%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790901https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790901Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:36:25 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Philippines sets territorial sea baselines around Democracy Reef; Taiwan's Foreign Ministry says talks should not exclude Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790900https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790900Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:32:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Ukedo Beach in Fukushima confirms its safety, opens for the first time since the Great East Japan Earthquakehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790897https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790897Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:19:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Car suspected of crashing into guardrail and plunging down embankment on Hualien-Taitung Coastal Highway's Shuilian section; 1 dead, 1 injuredhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790898https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790898Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:17:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台糖 rejects semi-finished products from 中聯油脂; Tainan City launches administrative investigation into company headquartershttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790896https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790896Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:08:16 +0900Taiwan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. Taiwan team wins 3 gold, 2 silver and 7 bronze medals at Philippine model competitionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790889https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790889Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:03:13 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA New Taipei mayoral race heats up; Lee Chuan and Su Chiao-hui step up campaign stopshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790890https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790890Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:02:11 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA NBA star 拉文 visits Daxi, tries calligraphy and moon-block divination to experience Taoyuan culturehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790891https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790891Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:01:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Typhoon Dolphin approaches the Ryukyu Islands; its track diverges after 6 days, with heavy rain expected in northern mountain areashttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790763https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790763Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:51:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Kumamoto earthquake hits AEON Uto store; customer killed after being trapped under ceilinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790764https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790764Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:47:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Huang Shijie discusses transport platforms for Yangmei and Luzhu; Taoyuan City government lists construction achievementshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790765https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790765Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 台塑石化 gasoline and diesel prices unchanged from the 3rdhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790762https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790762Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:40:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Gaza authorities find remains of 112 more people in rubble, continue search for missinghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790759https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790759Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:32:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Saudi crown prince speaks with Trump about the situation in the Middle Easthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790760https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790760Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:32:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA German geosciences agency: Magnitude 5.9 earthquake off the east coast of New Zealand's North Islandhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790761https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790761Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:29:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Temperatures in Yangsan, South Korea, soar to 42.5 degrees, setting a record in 122 years of observationshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790758https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790758Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:26:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Ukraine strikes Russian e-commerce warehouse again; drone attacks in 2 Volga River regions kill 2https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790755https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790755Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:14:47 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA National Skills Competition closes; President Lai hopes contestants will become pillars of industrieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790756https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790756Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:11:45 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Keelung man in diving suit found lying on breakwater; firefighters bring him ashore, but he had been dead for some timehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790753https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790753Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:05:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Han Kuang 42 exercise to begin on 8/5; Fourth Theater command reserve call-up personnel review standard-issue weaponshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790752https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790752Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:00:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak sweeps away 10 climbers, all killedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790690https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790690Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:54:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Disorderly gatherings at central Taiwan highway service areas; police cite 44 violations on Saturday nighthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790691https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790691Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:47:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 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.)https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1791041https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1791041Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:30:28 +0900JapanPR TIMES [TAC公務員] Online live experience “Introductory Lecture Orientation” to be held on Aug. 9, 2026 (Sun.)!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1791037https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1791037Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:20:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 drinkshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1791032https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1791032Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1791031https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1791031Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES September recommended à la carte dishes featuring seasonal autumn eggplant and pumpkin arrive | 神戸壺中天https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1791030https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1791030Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES REJECT’s IdentityV esports team wins “IdentityV Ghost Wedding 8arty & 2026 Summer IJL Finals”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1791029https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1791029Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES ニンゲン1年生 to debut as a new gaming commentary group from WONDER DIVE, the creator agency home to gaming commentary group ドズル社!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1791026https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1791026Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES The New Niigata League claims the title in the MLB CUP 2026 Minor Division!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790899https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790899Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:25:43 +0900JapanPR TIMES [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]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790892https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790892Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:14:17 +0900JapanPR TIMESAn 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. [Sports support] お陽さまテックのえねこ signs a sponsorship agreement with women’s golfer 井内涼樺, who appears on “元OLすずのGolf Place”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790895https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790895Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Handball: Japan women’s youth national team] Faces スイス in its first main-round match at the 11th Women’s Youth World Championshiphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790894https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790894Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [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 erahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790893https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790893Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:00:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES From Osaka’s flour-based favorites to Kyoto specialties, Kansai cuisine comes together at the “Kansai Food Favorites Tour”!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790826https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790826Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:57:58 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Cinderella Girls] “THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS 15th ANNIVERSARY PARTY!!!! ~ for your ONE ~” to be held!https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790827https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790827Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:50:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 3https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790828https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790828Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:47:32 +0900JapanPR TIMES Latest episode #58 of “NoBorder,” new media tackling topics taboo on terrestrial TV, releasedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790757https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790757Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:24:01 +0900JapanPR TIMES [Handball] 39th National Elementary School Handball Tournament [Final-day results]https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790754https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790754Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:10:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 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 unveiledhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790689https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790689Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES ReoNa performs at “CENTRAL26 in KUALA LUMPUR,” held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysiahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790688https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790688Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:00:02 +0900JapanPR TIMES 隱匿毒油誰在包庇？台糖5月驗出苯駢芘超標未通報 醫列3疑點：院長、部長不知情？https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790966https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790966Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台糖5月驗出中聯油脂原料油苯併芘超標卻未通報，引發醫師蘇偉碩質疑政府監管漏洞，要求經濟部與衛福部說明真相。 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 firehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790967https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790967Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:50:06 +0900Taiwan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 forecasthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790968https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790968Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:31:45 +0900Taiwan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 islandhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790969https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790969Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:30:39 +0900Taiwan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”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790829https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790829Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:55:00 +0900Taiwan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 Chinahttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790830https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790830Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:54:45 +0900Taiwan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?”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790831https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790831Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:53:28 +0900Taiwan風傳媒中聯油脂廠長因苯併芘超標遭羈押，台糖5月已通報卻未公開，引發立委質疑監管失職，要求究責並比照南僑案開罰。 Sanxiantai and Luye lose out! Taitung's top attraction draws 510,000 visitors; tourists praise its convenient transport, relaxing atmosphere and scenery that rivals Japanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790832https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790832Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:34:23 +0900Taiwan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 historyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790833https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790833Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:18:10 +0900Taiwan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.https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790692https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790692Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:40:33 +0900Taiwan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 baseballhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790693https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790693Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:39:24 +0900Taiwan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 revealedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790694https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790694Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:36:43 +0900Taiwan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 clickhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790695https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790695Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:18:13 +0900Taiwan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 laterhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790696https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790696Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:17:23 +0900Taiwan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 targethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790906https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790906Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:10:02 +0900Taiwan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 AGIhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790766https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790766Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:10:03 +0900Taiwan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？https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790628https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260802-18/index-en.html#n1790628Sun, 02 Aug 2026 17:10:03 +0900Taiwan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.