# AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-03 09:00–12:00 JST｜Page 10 of 11

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 946 items from 2 sources; Taiwan, 71 items from 3 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## 67.3% of people who have swum in the sea have been stung by a jellyfish, and more than 80% of them administered incorrect first aid | Dermatologist warns of risks of “rinsing with fresh water and rubbing”

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000245.000056499.html
- anchor: #n1796819
- Companies mentioned: 医療法人社団鉄結会、アイシークリニック

Facts:
- 67.3% of people who have swum in the sea have been stung by a jellyfish
- 83.2% of them administered incorrect first aid
- “Rinsing with fresh water” was the most common incorrect response, at 42.1%
- Next was “rubbing the affected area,” at 31.4%
- 23.8% sought medical attention
- More than 70% are aware of the claim that “vinegar works”

## The ジャパン・アルムナイ・アワード実行委員会, which aims to shape the future of people and organizations from Japan, opens entries for the 6th Japan Alumni Awards

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000259.000030026.html
- anchor: #n1796818
- Companies mentioned: ジャパン・アルムナイ・アワード実行委員会、株式会社ハッカズーク、アルムナイ研究所、株式会社クリエイティブ・ジャーニー

Facts:
- As of 2026
- Established 6 years ago
- Application period: Monday, Aug. 3, 2026
- Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2025
- Established: May 19, 2020
- Established: July 2017

## PeopleX welcomes former 富士通株式会社 VP Hideyuki Shibasaki

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000278.000139786.html
- anchor: #n1796817
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社PeopleX、富士通株式会社

Facts:
- Capital: 116 million yen (including capital reserves)

## 【古市庵】The mellow richness of egg yolk meets the savory flavor of tuna. 2 moon-viewing limited-edition products arrive for the harvest moon!

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000295.000079479.html
- anchor: #n1796816
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社古市庵プラス、梅の花グループ

Facts:
- Price before tax: 920 yen (994 yen including tax)
- Price before tax: 1,000 yen (1,080 yen including tax)
- Operates 100 locations, mainly in department stores, shopping centers and station buildings nationwide

## ClaN Entertainment moves its head office to Ichigaya!

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000298.000100939.html
- anchor: #n1796815
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ClaN Entertainment

Facts:
- Operations at the new office began on Aug. 3, 2026
- Date established: April 1, 2022
- Capital and other funds: approximately 2 billion yen (including capital surplus)

## 【SIGNATE】Visualizes the potential for generative AI to be used in up to about 30% of total monthly work hours across 14 Sapporo Breweries departments and approximately 2,000 tasks!

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000324.000038674.html
- anchor: #n1796814
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社SIGNATE、サッポロビール株式会社

Facts:
- 14 departments
- Approximately 2,000 tasks
- Up to approximately 30%

## 【The 1st and 2nd installments sold out on the day!】The 3rd installment of the smash-hit wine series will be held on Friday, Aug. 21. Enjoy top-quality organic CAVA and passionate paella at Daikanyama Tableaux for a Spanish night

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000333.000014699.html
- anchor: #n1796813
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社グローバルダイニング、プリヴァット（Privat）、ボデガス・アリセーニョ、Tableaux、グランクリュ・ワインカンパニー

Facts:
- 6 types in total
- 10,000 yen (tax included)
- 60 guests

## Why are adults willing to pay 30,000 yen to become “Danna”? The appeal of the Danna Card Project from Fukui

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000338.000091165.html
- anchor: #n1796812
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社あるやうむ、株式会社ピリケン、福井銀行

Facts:
- Adults (Danna and Okami) buy a set of 100 cards for 30,000 yen
- There are 161 “Danna and Okami” (111 Danna and 50 Okami)
- There are approximately 40 participating stores in total
- カード1枚あたり300円分
- Rare-color cards (custom-designed cards with patterns, made for approximately 33,000 yen)

## New release spotlight!｜The distinctive PERS delivers a warped, vivid tale of obsession in the BL title Gray and Red, out today!!

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000361.000118288.html
- anchor: #n1796811
- Companies mentioned: アニメイト、コミコミスタジオ、とらのあな、ホーリンラブブックス、BS-GARDEN、ihr HertZ&CRAFT編集部

Facts:
- Nationwide アニメイト fair at 5 locations only

## Designated by Nagasaki Prefecture’s 松浦市 as a “Corporation Supporting the Management and Utilization of Vacant Houses”

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000435.000055654.html
- anchor: #n1796810
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社AlbaLink、松浦市

Facts:
- Main number: 03-6458-8617

## 【Media advisory ahead of the event】Inside the government’s “ocean” strategic sector among 17 fields—in Iwakuni, underwater drones gather at 防衛装備庁 IMETS

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000491.000045277.html
- anchor: #n1796809
- Companies mentioned: 一般社団法人日本水中ドローン協会、株式会社スペースワン、防衛装備庁、特定非営利活動法人日本水中ロボネット、岩国市科学センター、山口県、岩国市

Facts:
- 2026年8月7日（金）・8日（土）、
- 16 teams of middle and high school students
- 10 teams, mainly from universities and colleges of technology

## LayerX launches an advance trial of its AI HR and labor management service, 「バクラク人事労務」. Automating labor procedures by connecting applications, approvals and updates to employee records

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000631.000036528.html
- anchor: #n1796808
- Companies mentioned: LayerX、株式会社LayerX、バクラク、ALTERNA、Ai Workforce、三井物産デジタル・アセットマネジメント、AgenticSec

Facts:
- More than 20,000 corporate customers

## ＜Survey on monthly payroll closing＞Data silos between systems have made “double management using Excel and other tools” commonplace at 86.6% of companies

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000633.000036528.html
- anchor: #n1796807
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社LayerX、バクラク、ALTERNA、Ai Workforce、三井物産デジタル・アセットマネジメント、AgenticSec

Facts:
- 86.6% of companies double-manage data using Excel and other tools
- 89.4% perform manual tasks such as visual checks
- 48.1% have received multiple inquiries about “errors in pay slips”
- 35.1% have experienced “missed payments or overpayments”
- Survey of 500 corporate payroll administrators

## AnyMind Group launches AnyAI Agent, an AI agent that handles everything from analyzing to executing marketing and e-commerce operations

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000670.000018392.html
- anchor: #n1796806
- Companies mentioned: AnyMind Group株式会社、AnyAI Agent

Facts:
- AI completes more than 3,000 tasks per week
- Saves approximately 550 hours of work per month

## QommonsAI training held in Izumisaki Village, Fukushima Prefecture — Staff with a practical perspective on “how to apply it to their own work” see promise in AI for handling council matters

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000730.000088829.html
- anchor: #n1796805
- Companies mentioned: Polimill株式会社、QommonsAI、Surfvote

Facts:
- Approximately 45 people in total: 25 attending in person and 20 online
- Used by approximately 1,000 local governments and approximately 500,000 people nationwide

## We have released a free revised edition of our “Preconception Care Materials,” outlining 5 health-management actions to take from one’s 10s

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000835.000014333.html
- anchor: #n1796804
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファミワン、小田急電鉄、TBS厚生会、大成建設、NTT、講談社、神奈川県横須賀市、東京都世田谷区、広島県三原市、群馬県邑楽町、茨城県、奈良県、山梨県、こども家庭庁

Facts:
- We began offering free awareness-raising materials in November 2024
- Following the revision in January 2026
- Since its launch in 2018
- Established June 1, 2015

## A new mobile game based on the anime My Hero Academia, My Hero Academia UNITED SURVIVAL (abbreviated as “HiroSaba”), is set for release on Aug. 6! Pre-registrations have topped 700,000! Additional rewards have also been announced!

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000928.000006348.html
- anchor: #n1796803
- Companies mentioned: KLab株式会社、僕のヒーローアカデミア製作委員会、集英社、gumi

Facts:
- 700,000 pre-registrations
- 800,000 milestone reached
- 600,000 milestone reached
- 500,000 pre-registrations

## 「対象のコンビニ・飲食店で最大8％還元！」お得に使える対象店舗に「フレッシュネスバーガー」が追加！

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000962.000032321.html
- anchor: #n1796802
- Companies mentioned: 三井住友カード株式会社、フレッシュネスバーガー

Facts:
- Up to 8% back
- Purchase amount: 200 yen (tax included)
- For purchases made starting Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026

## Notice of B-Connect株式会社 becoming a wholly owned subsidiary

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000980.000017546.html
- anchor: #n1796801
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アガルートホールディングス、B-Connect株式会社、株式会社アガルート、株式会社ファンオブライフ、株式会社シナプス、株式会社プラハ

Facts:
- Capital: 10,000,000 yen

## NPR-lauded indie rock savior Michigander announces catchy, emotive new release Over Before You Know It

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001854.000055377.html
- anchor: #n1796800
- Companies mentioned: Michigander、Thirty Tiger、Totally Normal Records、NPR、The Orchard Japan

Facts:
- Featuring 10 tracks

## 【新潟医療福祉大学】The Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Health Sciences takes part in “Relay for Life Japan 2026 Niigata”! “Acupressure and health promotion” with cancer survivors and members of the local community

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002122.000032951.html
- anchor: #n1796799
- Companies mentioned: 新潟医療福祉大学、NSGグループ、新潟大学

Facts:
- Saturday, Sept. 20, 2026
- ※The event will also be held on the 21st
- Approximately 40 minutes per session

## Reflecting on Aug. 5, “Fermentation Day”: Miso culture for the future — 峰村醸造 brings the everyday cup of freeze-dried miso soup from a miso brewery with a 120-year history

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000002124.000032951.html
- anchor: #n1796798
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社峰村商店、峰村醸造、NSGグループ

Facts:
- Price: 280 yen (tax included)
- A corporate group comprising 101 entities

## Holding a webinar on “How should code reviews change as generative AI increases the amount of code?”

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005514.000054842.html
- anchor: #n1796797
- Companies mentioned: ChatGPT、GitHub Copilot、SonarSource Japan、マジセミ株式会社、SonarSource

Facts:
- Up to approximately 8% reduction

## Holding a webinar on “【Rebroadcast】One year until the SCS evaluation system. Are you ready with measures you can explain?”

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005515.000054842.html
- anchor: #n1796796
- Companies mentioned: マジセミ株式会社、株式会社ハイパー、アクロニス・ジャパン株式会社

## Holding a webinar on “【Supply chains are also paying attention】What is zero-trust security that mid-sized companies should adopt?”

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005516.000054842.html
- anchor: #n1796795
- Companies mentioned: 萩原テクノソリューションズ株式会社、株式会社ソリトンシステムズ、かもめエンジニアリング株式会社、マジセミ株式会社

## Holding a webinar on “【Rebroadcast】【For companies with 1,000 or more employees】As AI use advances, how much access should AI agents be given?”

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005517.000054842.html
- anchor: #n1796794
- Companies mentioned: Saviynt Inc、株式会社マクニカ、マジセミ株式会社

Facts:
- Enterprise companies with more than 5,000 employees

## Holding a webinar on “Migration strategies for AI-ready data infrastructure that supports competitiveness in the generative AI era”

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005518.000054842.html
- anchor: #n1796793
- Companies mentioned: マジセミ株式会社、日鉄ソリューションズ株式会社

## A webinar will be held on the theme “Could vulnerabilities lurking in the supply chain spell doom for the entire group?”

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005519.000054842.html
- anchor: #n1796792
- Companies mentioned: マジセミ株式会社、株式会社エクサ

## A webinar will be held on the theme “[Rebroadcast] How can we break the ‘stagnation’ in IT talent development and connect the perspectives of management and frontline staff?”

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005520.000054842.html
- anchor: #n1796791
- Companies mentioned: マジセミ株式会社、サン・エム・システム株式会社

Facts:
- Strengthening human resources is the most important management issue over the next 3 years

## A webinar will be held on the theme “[Rebroadcast] Siloed operations in corporate IT departments pose a governance risk”

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000005521.000054842.html
- anchor: #n1796790
- Companies mentioned: マジセミ株式会社、PFU

## The official online quiz event “ディズニーファン・チャレンジ 2026” is here! Early-bird discounts are available now! Top scorers will also be honored at an awards ceremony!

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008736.000001719.html
- anchor: #n1796789
- Companies mentioned: ディズニー、東京ディズニーリゾート、STAR WARS、株式会社講談社

Facts:
- ¥3,800 (tax included), 5% off the regular price
- Participation fee: ¥4,000 (tax included)
- Use the repeat-participant discount and aim even higher!

## [Affects 1 in 5 adults!] A world-renowned doctor who pioneered “kidney rehabilitation” gently explains the latest insights on protecting your kidneys from chronic kidney disease

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009260.000002535.html
- anchor: #n1796788
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 学研ホールディングス、株式会社 Gakken、日本透析医学会（JSDT）

Facts:
- 13.3 million people as of 2005
- 20 million people in 2024
- It affects no fewer than 1 in 5 people aged 20 and over
- List price: 1,650 yen (tax included)
- Shirokuban format / 192 pages
- Capital: 50 million yen
- Revenue: ¥199.1 billion
- Consolidated subsidiaries: 82
- Active and operating businesses in more than 150 countries

## [100 million total views and over 490,000 subscribers] A hugely popular science and general-knowledge YouTuber shares trivia that 90% of people don’t know in a long-awaited debut book!

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000009266.000002535.html
- anchor: #n1796787
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社 学研ホールディングス、株式会社 Gakken、Amazon、楽天ブックス、セブンネット、Kindle、楽天Kobo

Facts:
- 100 million total views
- 490,000 subscribers
- A hefty 368 pages
- List price: 2,200 yen
- Capital: 50 million yen
- Revenue: ¥199.1 billion
- Consolidated subsidiaries: 82

## This year’s “Gummy House” will be the largest ever! Booths from 11 manufacturers will gather, with plenty of hands-on activities, including a gummy taste test and guest stage appearances. The event will be held on Aug. 29 and 30, ahead of Gummy Day on Sept. 3!

- Published: 2026-08-03T08:55:35+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000012.000114304.html
- anchor: #n1796704
- Companies mentioned: 日本グミ協会、GUMMIT、アトリオン製菓株式会社、春日井製菓株式会社、カバヤ食品株式会社、カンロ株式会社、ニッポンエール、ノーベル製菓株式会社、HARIBO Japan株式会社、株式会社バンダイ、株式会社ブルボン、株式会社明治、明治チューインガム株式会社、UHA味覚糖株式会社、株式会社ロッテ、資生堂ジャパン株式会社、株式会社田中旗店

Facts:
- 1.87 million followers in total
- 100 people will be selected by lottery for each event

## Notice Regarding Partial Changes (Expansion) to the Shareholder Benefit Program

- Published: 2026-08-03T08:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000187917.html
- anchor: #n1796711
- Companies mentioned: 新日本建設株式会社

Facts:
- Shareholders holding 300 or more shares
- QUO card (¥10,000)

## Notice Regarding Publication of the Forecast of Consolidated Results for the Second Quarter (Interim Period) of the Fiscal Year Ending March 2027 and Revision of the Interim Dividend Forecast (Increase)

- Published: 2026-08-03T08:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000003.000187917.html
- anchor: #n1796710
- Companies mentioned: 新日本建設株式会社

Facts:
- 1株当たり80円

## Applications are now open for the 「神奈川マイスター検定」, a certification exam that tests your knowledge of all things 「神奈川県」 and certifies your understanding of the region’s appeal!

- Published: 2026-08-03T08:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000010.000184508.html
- anchor: #n1796709
- Companies mentioned: 一般財団法人全日本情報学習振興協会、神奈川マイスター検定、神奈川県、横浜市、鎌倉市、箱根町、神奈川大学、横浜市立大学、国際医療福祉大学、東京大学、大阪経済大学、桜木町テストセンター、ホームコンじゅく鎌倉教室テストセンター、平塚テストセンター、ハロー！パソコン教室、イトーヨーカドー、アリオ橋本、本厚木ミロード、藤が丘校、トライアル西友二俣川校、相模大野ステーションスクエア校、SHISHAMO、川崎フロンターレ、トヨタ自動車、日産自動車

Facts:
- The first 1,000 applicants to pass will receive a preparation text as a gift!
- The campaign runs through Sept. 30, but will end once the first 1,000 places have been filled.
- The event will be held on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2026.
- Through Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
- <Exam fee> ¥8,800 (tax included)
- <Exam time / number of questions> 90 minutes / 120 questions
- A score of 70% or higher
- List price: ¥880 (tax

## Rich depth and toasty aromas from port wine casks — new English whisky “ワイヤーワークス Port Cask”

- Published: 2026-08-03T08:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000019.000158305.html
- anchor: #n1796708
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社ファイブニーズ、ワイヤーワークス、ホワイトピーク蒸留所、Sake People、Ginza ZenithBar Algernon Sinfonia、家寳 跳龍門 銀座店、Jule’s Whisky Collection

Facts:
- Available from Monday, Aug. 3, 2026
- Alcohol content: 50.2%
- Suggested price: ¥12,650 (tax included)
- Volume: 700 ml

## 【おそうじ革命】“Consistency” over “special talent”: second YouTube livestream for prospective franchisees to be held!

- Published: 2026-08-03T08:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000101.000056402.html
- anchor: #n1796707
- Companies mentioned: おそうじ革命、兵庫川西大和店、株式会社KIREI produce

Facts:
- 「兵庫川西大和店」 in its second year as a franchise
- Aug. 26, 2026

## Streamline in-store巡回 operations by moving beyond Excel and email. MarketWatcher NEO, a DX platform for in-store activities in retail and distribution, launches a “6-month free plan” to break down barriers to adoption

- Published: 2026-08-03T08:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000914.000024340.html
- anchor: #n1796706
- Companies mentioned: インパクトホールディングス株式会社、インパクトフィールド株式会社、MarketWatcher NEO

Facts:
- Monthly fee: ¥0
- Number of users: up to 3 IDs
- Input sheets: 1 sheet
- Configure up to 10 questions
- Attached images: up to 2
- Capital: 100 million yen

## [Sakae Station, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture: 1-minute walk] Whether you’re heading home for Obon or stopping by during a trip, from Aug. 8 to Aug. 16, upgrade your course dessert for free to a luxurious fruit ice cream worth ¥800｜ウッドデザインパーク栄店, a fully indoor BBQ venue with air conditioning

- Published: 2026-08-03T08:50:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001092.000045400.html
- anchor: #n1796705
- Companies mentioned: ウッドデザインパーク栄店、ホットペッパーグルメ、ドン・キホーテ栄本店

Facts:
- Premium fruit ice cream worth 800 yen
- 2026年8月8日（土）〜8月16日（日）

## Wildfire spreads rapidly in Washington state in the American West; 60,000 people evacuated in Spokane

- Published: 2026-08-03T11:39:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608030044.aspx
- anchor: #n1797983
- Companies mentioned: 美國國家氣象局、CNN、中央社

Facts:
- About 60,000 people evacuated
- At least 600 homes, businesses and other buildings destroyed
- The fire has burned about 8.2 square miles
- About 390 square miles have burned across Washington state
- One of 15 major wildfires currently burning statewide
- A total of 5,390 acres have burned
- The wildfire has burned about 1,360 square kilometers
- Threatening more than 600 homes

## 勞動基金 posts 77.1 billion in June; earns more than 2.2 trillion in first half

- Published: 2026-08-03T11:39:41+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608030043.aspx
- anchor: #n1797949
- Companies mentioned: 勞動基金、勞動部、勞動基金運用局、國民年金保險基金、農民退休基金

Facts:
- Return rate of 28.46%
- 勞動基金 has total assets of 8.8955 trillion
- Earnings totaled 2.2024 trillion
- Total investment assets reached 9.8302 trillion
- Earnings totaled 2.3813 trillion
- Return rate of 28.38%
- The new labor pension fund posted monthly earnings of 73.687 billion
- The new labor pension fund had assets of 5.7963 trillion
- Return rate of 28.19%
- The old labor pension fund had assets of 1.1623 trillion
- Return rate of 40.74%

## Financial Times: S&P 500 companies' second-quarter profits forecast to rise 47%, best in 5 years

- Published: 2026-08-03T11:39:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608030042.aspx
- anchor: #n1797950
- Companies mentioned: 標普500指數、慧甚、摩根資產管理公司、埃克森美孚、雪佛龍、谷歌、Alphabet、太空探索公司、亞馬遜、英傑華投資、美國商務部經濟分析局、里契蒙聯邦準備銀行、RSM、寶鹼公司

Facts:
- The 標普500指數 is still up 9.4% year to date
- US companies' total profits hit a record 4.4 trillion dollars

## 晶心科 and LTSCT sign IP licensing agreement to help develop RISC-V solutions

- Published: 2026-08-03T11:36:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608030041.aspx
- anchor: #n1797951
- Companies mentioned: 晶心科、Larsen&Toubro、L&T Semiconductor Technologies、LTSCT

## 58th 國際少年運動會 opens; Lee Yang encourages athletes to embrace challenges

- Published: 2026-08-03T11:30:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608030040.aspx
- anchor: #n1797860
- Companies mentioned: 國際少年運動會、花蓮縣立體育館、花蓮縣政府、花崗國中、阿美族

Facts:
- 58th 國際少年運動會
- From 26 countries
- 68 cities
- Nearly 1,300 athletes
- A 5-day sporting event
- Competitions begin in 8 sports, including track and field, swimming, 3-on-3 basketball, soccer, tennis, table tennis, taekwondo and archery

## Legislature reviews Energy Management Act; industrial association urges limiting scope to new or expanded projects

- Published: 2026-08-03T11:30:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608030039.aspx
- anchor: #n1797861
- Companies mentioned: 全國工業總會

Facts:
- An estimated more than 400 companies in semiconductors, optoelectronics, steel, petrochemicals and AI data centers will be affected
- Major electricity users with contracted capacity of at least 5MW
- Obligation to build renewable energy capacity equivalent to 10% of contracted capacity

## Drowning accident in Pingtung; male college student rushed to hospital with no vital signs

- Published: 2026-08-03T11:26:31+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202608030038.aspx
- anchor: #n1797859
- Companies mentioned: 屏東縣消防局、龍泉榮民醫院

Facts:
- About 20 years old
- About 30 minutes later

## 139 students earned perfect scores in history on the subject-based test, the most; number with perfect scores in Math B halved

- Published: 2026-08-03T11:19:28+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608030037.aspx
- anchor: #n1797758
- Companies mentioned: 大學入學考試中心

Results of the 115 academic year subject-based test were announced, with history having the most perfect scores and the number of students earning perfect scores in Math B falling sharply from the previous academic year. The 大學入學考試中心 released statistics for each subject for reference.

Facts:
- Math B had the fewest, with 104
- Biology had the highest top benchmark, at 54
- Math A: 44 points

## False rumors of an open border sparked an influx of migrants; Moroccans condemn authorities

- Published: 2026-08-03T11:02:26+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608030036.aspx
- anchor: #n1797656
- Companies mentioned: 摩洛哥人權協會（AMDH）

Facts:
- More than 60,000 people have arrived in Ceuta in the past few days
- There are currently 72 deaths
- The actual death toll is close to 130
- About 135 kilometers from Fnideq

## Chinese short video claims the Tang dynasty never existed; Hong Kong media say spread of fake history is driven by traffic-seeking

- Published: 2026-08-03T11:01:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608030035.aspx
- anchor: #n1797657
- Companies mentioned: 星岛日报、AI

Facts:
- The 289-year golden age of the Tang dynasty
- 297 years of history between 614 and 911 AD
- The current actual year is nearly 300 years behind the Gregorian calendar

## All 5 benchmark scores fell in Math A and Math B on the subject-based test; biology's top benchmark is highest in 5 years

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:48:21+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608030034.aspx
- anchor: #n1797445
- Companies mentioned: 大學入學考試中心

Results of the 115 academic year subject-based test were announced. Biology's top benchmark reached a 5-year high, while scores in Math A and Math B generally fell. Registration numbers remained stable.

Facts:
- Biology had the highest top benchmark, at 54
- Math A had the lowest score, at 44
- 39,213 people registered for the 115 academic year subject-based test
- Non-graduating students made up about 18.24% of those taking the 115 academic year subject-based test
- History: 52 points
- Math B: 50 points
- Physics: 49 points

## 2026 Human Rights Film Award accepts nominations; creators encouraged to address related issues

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:37:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acul/202608030033.aspx
- anchor: #n1797363
- Companies mentioned: 國家人權博物館、青釀藝造有限公司

國家人權博物館 announced that it is accepting nominations for the “2026 Human Rights Film Award,” encouraging filmmakers to explore human rights issues through film. The initiative aims to broaden public dialogue and promote human rights and democratic values.

## Japan's finance minister confirms: US and Japan working together to support yen, ready to intervene again if necessary

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:34:17+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608030032.aspx
- anchor: #n1797364
- Companies mentioned: 日經亞洲

The US and Japan jointly intervened in currency markets to support the yen and counter excessive volatility. Both sides said they would continue to intervene if necessary. This was their first joint action since 2011.

## 7 Chinese military vessels and 1 military aircraft around Taiwan; military monitoring

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:32:15+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202608030031.aspx
- anchor: #n1797365

The Ministry of National Defense said it detected 7 Chinese military vessels, 3 government ships and 1 military aircraft around Taiwan from Aug. 2 to 3; the military continued monitoring.

Facts:
- The Ministry of National Defense detected 7 Chinese military vessels, 3 government ships and 1 Chinese military aircraft intruding into southwestern airspace.

## Magnitude 5.3 earthquake northeast of Egypt's Suez; felt in Cairo

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:32:13+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608030030.aspx
- anchor: #n1797299
- Companies mentioned: 美國地質調查所（USGS）、法新社

Facts:
- Magnitude 5.3 earthquake
- About 41 kilometers away

## 崇越 first-half profit rises 54% year over year; earnings per share of NT$14.79

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:28:11+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608030029.aspx
- anchor: #n1797300
- Companies mentioned: 崇越科技

Facts:
- Year-over-year increase of 54.2%
- Earnings per share reached NT$14.79
- Revenue of NT$20.83 billion
- Net profit attributable to parent company of NT$1.54 billion
- Quarterly earnings per share of NT$7.92

## Trump says he will negotiate with Iran on 8/3; sets no deadline for reaching an agreement

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:21:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608030028.aspx
- anchor: #n1797279

President Trump announced that he would negotiate with Iran on Aug. 3 over reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the nuclear standoff. Markets reacted swiftly, with international oil prices falling nearly 5% during the session.

## Taiwan stocks turn higher after opening lower; 聯發科, 創意 and 日月光投控 hit limit up

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:18:06+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608030027.aspx
- anchor: #n1797178
- Companies mentioned: 聯發科、日月光投控、創意、台積電、鴻海、台達電

Facts:
- The share price hit a low of NT$2,365
- 聯發科 hit limit up at NT$3,910
- 日月光投控 hit limit up at NT$610
- 創意 hit limit up at NT$4,185
- The electronics subindex rose 0.77%
- The financial subindex fell 1.6%
- The OTC index rose more than 3%

## 中共五中全會將登場 港媒預計30人遭撤中央委員

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:16:04+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202608030026.aspx
- anchor: #n1797176
- Companies mentioned: 中共、中央委員會、政治局、中共中央對外聯絡部、國家市場監督管理總局、河北、重慶市、國家林業和草原局、自然資源部、中共湖北省委

Facts:
- 30 people to be “expelled” from the Central Committee
- The 20th Central Committee originally had 205 members
- 14 people have already been expelled from the Central Committee in recent years
- Luo Wen, 61, head of the 國家市場監督管理總局

## New Zealand ultrarunner crosses the Alps in 29 days, setting a historic record

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:12:02+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202608030025.aspx
- anchor: #n1797177
- Companies mentioned: 紐西蘭、英國廣播公司、摩納哥、義大利、斯洛維尼亞、奧地利、德國、列支敦斯登、瑞士、法國、地中海、麥當勞、Netflix

Facts:
- Completes a 2,000-plus-kilometer trek across 8 countries in 29 days
- The previous record of 35 days
- Cumulative elevation gain equivalent to climbing Mount Everest 12 times
- Battling over 2,000 kilometers
- A detour adds a grueling 200-meter climb
- The overall route is 5 kilometers longer
- Sleeping just 1.5 to 2.5 hours a day
- Running 15 to 18 hours a day
- I don't want to run for more than 30 days; 30 days is enough

## The New Taiwan dollar opened up 3.2 cents at 32.26

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:05:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608030024.aspx
- anchor: #n1797075
- Companies mentioned: 中央社

Facts:
- The New Taiwan dollar opened at 32.26 against the U.S. dollar today
- The New Taiwan dollar opened in a range of 32.25 to 32.26 against the U.S. dollar

## Taiwan stocks opened down 339.33 points

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:02:58+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608030023.aspx
- anchor: #n1797074
- Companies mentioned: 台北股市

Facts:
- The weighted index stood at 42780.42 points
- Trading volume totaled NT$15.99 billion

## Danube water levels hit a record low; Hungarian nuclear plant shuts down for the first time in 40 years

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:58:55+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608030022.aspx
- anchor: #n1797013
- Companies mentioned: 匈牙利帕克什核電廠、Facebook

Facts:
- Temperatures as high as 40 degrees Celsius
- More than 300 companies
- Cut demand by 400MW

## AI models launch cyberattacks autonomously, raising new questions over legal liability

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:52:53+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608030021.aspx
- anchor: #n1796940
- Companies mentioned: OpenAI、Hugging Face、Anthropic、CBS、SANS、University of Houston、University of Utah、University of Washington

Facts:
- Its 3 AI models also broke through restrictions during testing

## AI infrastructure boom squeezes consumer electronics; MacBook Air reportedly faces severe shortages

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:47:51+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608030020.aspx
- anchor: #n1796939
- Companies mentioned: 蘋果公司、彭博社、9to5Mac

Facts:
- $100 to $400 per unit
- About NT$3,229 to NT$12,900
- Entry-level storage capacity increased from 256GB to 512GB

## Taiwan's chip powerhouse leads the world in feature by leading Brazilian weekly

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:38:48+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608030019.aspx
- Article page: https://ainews.idaeo.ai/a/3616519-en.html
- anchor: #n1796909
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、蘋果、輝達、超微、國科會、國際貨幣基金、外貿協會、台北國際電腦展

Facts:
- 台積電's revenue topped $122.4 billion in 2025
- 掌握全球逾7成晶片製造市場
- Taiwan's industry chain brings together about 150 suppliers

## Taiwan stock market accounts reached 14.6 million at the end of July, setting another record, up 118,000 month on month

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:37:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608030018.aspx
- anchor: #n1796910
- Companies mentioned: 台灣證券交易所

Facts:
- Cumulative Taiwan stock market accounts reached 14,606,821
- An increase of 118,840 from the end of June
- New accounts among those aged 19 and under totaled 43,116
- New accounts among those aged 20 to 30 totaled 32,813
- New accounts among those aged 30 and under totaled 75,929
- Made up 63.89% of all new accounts in July
- Cumulative accounts among those aged 19 and under totaled 828,674
- Cumulative accounts among those aged 20 to 30 totaled 1,886,864
- Cumulative accounts among those aged 31 to 40 totaled 2,373,019
- Cumulative accounts among those aged 41 to 50 totaled 2,718,750
- Cumulative accounts among those aged 51 to 60 totaled 2,405,868
- Cumulative accounts among those aged 61 and over totaled 4,277,195
- Institutional investors and others

## Wu Derong: Typhoon Dolphin approaches; outer circulation to affect Taiwan from the 7th

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:25:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/ahel/202608030017.aspx
- anchor: #n1796908
- 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
- Moving at 21 kilometers per hour
- 中心氣壓940百帕
- Maximum sustained winds near the center of 45 meters per second
- The average radius of seven-level winds was 320 kilometers
- About a 40% chance of striking waters off northern Taiwan
- Highs across Taiwan could reach about 38 degrees

## Taiwan index futures fall 1,077 points overnight; investment advisers warn of pressure on Taiwan stocks to retest support

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:22:42+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202608030016.aspx
- anchor: #n1796895
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、亞馬遜、太空探索科技公司、SpaceX、信驊、主動統一台股增長、主動復華未來50、主動統一升級50、主動群益科技創新、凱基台灣TOP50、主動富邦台灣龍耀、元大台灣50、元大台灣50正2、主動國泰動能高息、凱基金、聯電、台塑、群創、中纖、台塑化、彩晶、台化、強茂、和桐、華邦電

Facts:
- Taiwan stocks surged 3,186.45 points on the 31st
- Can the index hold above 42000 points?
- Trading value of NT$833.713 billion
- Foreign investors posted net purchases of NT$67.553 billion
- Dow Jones Industrial Average closes up 276.97 points
- Dow Jones Industrial Average closes up 276.97 points, or 0.53%
- Dow Jones Industrial Average closes up 276.97 points, or 0.53%, at 52485.03 points

## U.S. had just paused strikes on Iran when tanker explosion reported off Oman

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:18:39+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608030015.aspx
- anchor: #n1796881
- Companies mentioned: 英國海事貿易行動辦公室、法新社、伊朗外交部、荷莫茲海峽

Facts:
- 20 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman

## Health concerns draw attention as Ariana withdraws from musical and steps out of public view

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:09:37+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/amov/202608030014.aspx
- anchor: #n1796878
- Companies mentioned: Ariana Grande、Barbican Theatre、Stephen Sondheim、Sunday in the Park with George、Wicked、Jonathan Bailey、Eternal Sunshine、People

Facts:
- The 33-year-old American singer Ariana

## NYT: Unencrypted platform accidentally exposes China's surveillance of foreign nationals

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:08:35+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608030013.aspx
- anchor: #n1796879
- Companies mentioned: 紐約時報、Origin Dynamic、德國之聲

Facts:
- The platform tracked more than 700 foreign nationals living in Zhangjiakou
- The system held more than 12,000 pieces of data
- Including fugitives, people from Hong Kong and Taiwan, and more than 300 foreign journalists

## Trump confirms U.S. supported yen, saying show of friendship benefits global economy

- Published: 2026-08-03T08:57:33+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202608030012.aspx
- anchor: #n1796712
- Companies mentioned: Financial Times、Air Force One、紐約聯邦準備銀行、日本經濟新聞

Facts:
- The yen at one point fell to 163.24 yen per 1 U.S. dollar last month
- Japan's intervention may have reached 8.45 trillion yen this time
- The intervention totaled between 6 trillion and 7 trillion yen

## Do 00878 and 00919 returns beat 0050? Insiders cite the data: three major risks behind buying high-dividend ETFs as prices fall

- Published: 2026-08-03T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11151418
- anchor: #n1797592
- Companies mentioned: 国泰永續高配当（00878）、群益台湾精選高配当（00919）、元大台湾50（0050）、主動統一台湾成長（00981A）、広達（2382）、中信金（2891）

The strength of Taiwan’s stock market is underpinned by AI fundamentals and bargain buying of high-dividend ETFs, but the concentrated holdings of ETFs carry a hidden risk of a “death spiral.”

## Face to Face》What has U.S. Pacific Command done for Taiwan? Defense Minister Wellington Koo explains

- Published: 2026-08-03T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153332
- anchor: #n1797591

Ahead of the Han Kuang 42 exercise, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense stressed the importance of sustained combat capability and resilient defense. Defense Minister Wellington Koo outlined the strategy and analyzed the military gains from exchanges with the U.S. military.

## Face to Face》Can Taiwan afford to wait? Wellington Koo concerned that legislature's hold on unmanned vehicle budget is constraining military capabilities

- Published: 2026-08-03T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153335
- anchor: #n1797590
- Companies mentioned: 中山科學研究院、Kratos

Amid partisan divisions in the Legislative Yuan, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense has yet to secure approval for a NT$210 billion special budget for unmanned vehicles. Defense Minister Wellington Koo fears this will severely constrain the military's development of combat capabilities and domestic production capacity.

## Face to Face》Could Wellington Koo be called up to serve as a transport platoon leader? Defense minister grapples with precise troop mobilization

- Published: 2026-08-03T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153336
- anchor: #n1797589

Taiwan's Defense Minister Wellington Koo commented on reserve mobilization, stressing that the 2026 Han Kuang 42 exercise will fully test the reserve forces' mobilization capabilities. He also outlined reforms focused on precise mobilization and the appropriate allocation of professionals.

## Face to Face》Military no longer rigidly sticks to one approach to weapons purchases; Wellington Koo discusses what it takes to secure arms deals

- Published: 2026-08-03T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153338
- anchor: #n1797588

Defense Minister Wellington Koo is driving arms procurement reforms and has established a defense innovation task force. The approach uses small-batch purchases and testing and evaluation to improve the military's efficiency and flexibility in acquiring weapons, with significant strategic implications.

## Face to Face》Can Wellington Koo keep the military in check? He initially needed Mei Chia-shu at his side; a civilian minister's 2 years of defense strategy

- Published: 2026-08-03T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153339
- anchor: #n1797587

On May 20, 2024, President Lai Ching-te appointed Wellington Koo, a civilian with a legal background, as defense minister. He became Taiwan’s first de facto civilian defense minister, against a backdrop of deepening Taiwan-U.S. military cooperation and questions over the military’s control.

## 小米 and vivo lose! This is Taiwan's favorite Android phone brand; insiders praise its strong camera, great sound, powerful battery life and durability

- Published: 2026-08-03T11:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153369
- anchor: #n1797586
- Companies mentioned: 蘋果、三星、OPPO、小米、vivo、傑昇通信

In Taiwan’s smartphone sales rankings for June 2026, the iPhone 17 series swept the top 3 spots. A new OPPO model surged, while the Galaxy S26 Ultra became the strongest Android phone. There were many notable developments even during the market’s off-season.

## The sequel to 《油不得你》 is here! 《言不油衷》 poses three soul-searching questions to the Lai government: How many meals of toxic oil have children eaten?

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:55:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153477
- anchor: #n1797593
- Companies mentioned: 台糖、中聯、風傳媒

風向株式會社 released the video 《言不油衷》, questioning whether the government concealed information about toxic oil and demanding answers from the Lai Ching-te government on three major issues involving the health of students at 260 schools, sparking strong public concern.

## Qishan Old Street and E-DA Theme Park lose out! Kaohsiung's top attraction drew 6.64 million visitors; tourists praise its wide range of food, shopping and entertainment, and say it's worth visiting again

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11152808
- anchor: #n1797594

In the rankings of Kaohsiung tourist attractions for January-May 2026, the Pier-2 Art Center took first place with more than 6.64 million visitors. The Love River and Qishan Old Street were also popular, as the region’s appeal received renewed recognition.

## Wilder than the 2x bull ETF! This fund soared 418% in a year. Ruan Mu-hua reveals 2 key features: positioned at the heart of the “AI arteries”

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:42:52+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153470
- anchor: #n1797595
- Companies mentioned: 輝達（NVIDIA）、谷歌（Alphabet）、復華投信

The Fuh Hwa China 5G Communications ETF (00877) saw its net asset value rise from NT$9.8 to NT$50.8 in a year, a gain of 418%, mainly by riding the wave of optical communications in the AI era. Financial expert Ruan Mu-hua said its 2 key features—paying no dividends and having a highly focused portfolio—make it a core beneficiary of AI data transmission.

## Jiufen and Tamsui have been overtaken! The hottest old street of 2026 drew a staggering 11.13 million visitors. Tourists praise its historic lanes and food: “You never tire of exploring”

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:37:05+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153472
- anchor: #n1797596

Taiwan’s old street tourism statistics for the first 5 months of 2026 show Lugang Old Street leading with 11.13 million visits, ahead of Jiufen and Tamsui. Its historic character and local food are major draws, reflecting the continued growth of cultural tourism.

## Weather forecast: Typhoon Baise will come closest to Taiwan on this day! Latest track brings “3 straight days of heavy rain”; weather agency reveals when skies will clear

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:35:46+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153471
- anchor: #n1797597

The Central Weather Administration issued a high-temperature alert and is monitoring the path of the large, moderate typhoon “Baise,” which is expected to affect Taiwan from the 7th. This is important information for public safety and weather preparedness.

## 金融股除息怎麼選？1金控填息率高達8成，背後全靠「這2檔巨獸ETF」撐腰

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11151421
- anchor: #n1797599
- Companies mentioned: 玩股網、元大投信、国泰投信、群益投信

During Taiwan’s financial stocks’ ex-dividend season, it is important to check not only dividend yields but also whether a stock is held by major ETFs. Shanghai Commercial & Savings Bank has an 80% chance of filling its dividend gap thanks to ETF support, while Capital Futures faces greater risk despite its high yield and lack of such support.

## Major Labor Ministry amendments take effect! Big changes to retirement payout rules for middle-aged and older adults aged 60: the latest labor pension changes at a glance

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153368
- anchor: #n1797598
- Companies mentioned: 劳动部

Taiwan’s 劳动部 amended the Enforcement Rules of the Labor Pension Act, with several reforms taking effect on March 27, 2026. They include barring employers from refusing workers’ voluntary 6% pension contributions, a 30-day consideration period for monthly pension payments, and expanded debt protections for survivors. The changes affect the retirement rights of more than ten million workers across Taiwan.

## 5 major changes to the new labor pension system take effect in August! Should you take your pension as a lump sum or monthly payments? Expert shares a 12% savings strategy that could bring you NT$430,000 more

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:26:44+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153468
- anchor: #n1797600

In August 2026, the new labor pension system will implement 5 major reforms. Changes allowing monthly benefit payments and expanded voluntary contributions will broaden the financial options available to workers and survivors. This is an important system change for all workers.

## Taiwan’s newest amusement park is here! Grand opening on Aug. 8: Taiwan’s largest “free park with 30 attractions and convenient transport”—location and deals at a glance

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:15:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153364
- anchor: #n1797601
- Companies mentioned: 高雄富野渡假酒店

Kaohsiung City will open Taiwan’s largest free, semi-indoor family amusement park on August 8. Converted from a former Taiwan Railways factory, it combines industrial heritage with green-energy design and features more than 30 attractions for all ages, with convenient transport to draw families.

## 2026 National Double Ninth Festival senior-citizen cash gifts are here! Up to NT$50,000 per person: amounts, eligibility and payment methods in 22 counties and cities

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153365
- anchor: #n1797015

Ahead of the 2026 Double Ninth Festival, 22 counties and cities in Taiwan announced senior-citizen cash gifts. Cash payments of up to 50,000 yen will be provided depending on age and residency period, with differences across regions. This highlights the importance of local welfare in an aging society.

## US defense-tech startups are hiring heavily in Taiwan, from procurement and supply-chain management to software talent! Why are Anduril and Shield AI betting big on Taiwan?

- Published: 2026-08-03T10:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153441
- anchor: #n1797014
- Companies mentioned: Anduril、Shield AI、漢翔公司、國家中山科學研究院

U.S. defense startups Anduril and Shield AI are expanding into Taiwan, accelerating local hiring and supply-chain development. Taiwan is becoming an important hub for the global defense industry thanks to its technological capabilities and manufacturing agility.

## 下班國際線》台積電洩密案連環爆！楊光磊：台積電史上有2次危機，最怕的是「窮到只剩下錢」

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:45:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153289
- anchor: #n1797016
- Companies mentioned: 台積電、東京威力科創、英特爾、中芯國際

A series of advanced-process technology leak cases have hit 台積電. Former 台積電 R&D director 楊光磊 says the real threat of technology theft lies not in the documents themselves, but in distorted values among talent and a crisis in corporate culture.

## [The Journalist] As 台積電 snaps up all the talent, the teacher shortage widens with the new school year—even the Taipei metropolitan area is not spared

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:40:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/5536822
- anchor: #n1797018
- Companies mentioned: 台積電

Taiwan’s teacher shortage is spreading to urban areas. Science teachers are particularly scarce, with salaries and workload among the contributing factors. Companies such as 台積電 are drawing away talent.

## [The Journalist] Are you shielding 台糖—or have you forgotten the Food Safety Act’s strict rules? Shih Chung-liang, stop playing dumb!

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:40:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/5537418
- anchor: #n1797017
- Companies mentioned: 台糖、中聯、南僑、泰山

台糖 detected crude oil containing carcinogenic substances but did not report it, while Health and Welfare Minister Shih Chung-liang defended the company based on a legal interpretation. The controversy over the scope of the Food Safety and Sanitation Act is growing.

## A thumbs-up abroad can actually mean giving someone the middle finger? 10 forbidden travel gestures: in some countries, even the OK sign is considered obscene

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153133
- anchor: #n1797020
- Companies mentioned: U Lifestyle

A warning that gestures acceptable when traveling abroad may be considered offensive in certain countries. U Lifestyle has compiled 10 taboo gestures.

## Will Xi Jinping have no successor in 2027? Japanese media analysis: Why make this move before turning 73—and could it mean Xi has no plans to hand over power?

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11153411
- anchor: #n1797019

As Xi Jinping reached the milestone age of 73, he appointed Cai Qi as head of the Party School in a move that offered no hint of a generational transition. The personnel move is seen as a step toward seeking a 4th term at the 21st Party Congress in 2027.

## Where to stay in Taichung in 2026: 12 places under NT$3,000 a night! High-value hotels near the train station, Calligraphy Greenway and Fengjia Night Market

- Published: 2026-08-03T09:00:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153126
- anchor: #n1796716

Following the opening of a new attraction in Taichung, 12 affordable, high-value accommodations priced under 3,000 yuan were featured. The hotels are mainly around Taichung Station, CMP, and Fengjia Night Market, with convenience and design emphasized for tourists.

## Japan’s new tax-refund system explained: From Nov. 1, 2026, it switches to “pay first, get refunded later”! 4 major changes at a glance—checking bags first could mean missing your refund

- Published: 2026-08-03T08:30:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/lifestyle/11153137
- anchor: #n1796717

The Japanese government will introduce a new “pay first, refund later” tax-free system in November 2026. Tourists will pay consumption tax at stores and receive refunds at the airport when departing. The system aims to prevent illicit resale and will have a major impact on travelers.

## Commentary: A reform that falls short? Removing siblings’ reserved shares but leaving statutory inheritance shares untouched means brothers and sisters still divide the estate

- Published: 2026-08-03T08:20:00+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 風傳媒
- Original: https://www.storm.mg/article/11152909
- anchor: #n1796718
- Companies mentioned: 長榮集團

Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan removed the reserved-share provision for siblings, but protection of spouses’ inheritance rights is still considered inadequate, prompting criticism that the reform does not go far enough. This is a first step toward reform suited to modern family structures.