AI News 180m Report｜2026-08-03 12:00–15:00 JST｜Page 7 of 8https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.htmlOne place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 590 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 138 items from 3 sources.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.en Contaminated oil case involving 中聯 escalates; Chen Chi-mai: Ruling and opposition parties should sit down and discuss solutionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798947https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798947Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:18:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA KMT says those who knew but failed to report should be held accountable; 經濟部: 台糖 conducted rigorous self-inspectionshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798945https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798945Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:13:12 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 小羊卡牌社 suspected of abruptly shutting down; Taipei City Government reports case for investigationhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798840https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798840Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:06:10 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA President: Address the needs of people with Down syndrome through 3 areas—rights, care and healthhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798841https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798841Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:05:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Cheng Li-wun campaigns for candidate in Changhua, using “the tortoise and the hare” to describe county magistrate electionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798842https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798842Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:04:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 阿根廷總統 reignites war of words, calling 巴西總統 a thief and corrupthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798843https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798843Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:04:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Gong Huazhong takes over as head of cybersecurity institute, focusing on AI to boost national defense capabilitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798844https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798844Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:03:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 國家公園署 plans legal amendments to establish independent fund and impose conservation fee on climbing Taiwan’s 100 Peakshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798946https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798946Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Joint U.S.-Japan currency intervention proves effective; yen briefly surges to 155https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798712https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798712Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:55:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Registration opens for college information application innovation competition, focusing on cybersecurity and AIhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798711https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798711Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:49:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Former Japanese Justice Minister Keisuke Suzuki to visit Taiwan and meet President Laihttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798713https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798713Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:46:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA July new-car registrations of 38,600 fall short of expectations; August, a traditional ghost month, forecast at 28,000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798709https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798709Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:41:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Scorching heat hits Kumamoto disaster zone, with temperatures reaching 40 degrees; weather agency urges people to avoid outdoor work during the dayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798710https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798710Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:40:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA First mass seabird die-off reported in Australia; officials fear H5 avian flu could spreadhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798678https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798678Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:35:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA South Korea swelters; Seoul holds emergency countermeasures meeting to devise strategies to help vulnerable peoplehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798679https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798679Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:28:44 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA When stressed, skip sweets and bubble tea; doctor warns eating them at the wrong time could worsen your moodhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798596https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798596Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:23:41 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA US Treasury chief does not rule out another intervention in the yen; urges 聯準會 to expand its backstop mechanismhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798597https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798597Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:23:39 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taipei's milk program upgraded; 66,000 more junior high students eligible starting 8/31https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798598https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798598Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:21:37 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA South Korean stocks plunge and constitutional amendment dispute takes a toll; Lee Jae-myung's approval rating hits a new lowhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798599https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798599Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:17:35 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Japan and US jointly intervened in currency markets; Japanese media say action could have come as early as Januaryhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798600https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798600Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:16:33 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Boosting China's influence in capital markets, mainland and Hong Kong securities regulators announce a series of cooperative measureshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798601https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798601Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:16:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Search-and-rescue dogs Matt and Olina retire; Taipei City Fire Department opens applications for foster homeshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798591https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798591Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:14:28 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Ahead of the 21st Party Congress, 中共 launches another yearlong anti-crime campaignhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798592https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798592Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:11:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA PGA Rocket Classic: Kevin Yu struggles in final round, ties for 31sthttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798593https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798593Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:10:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNATaiwan's Kevin Yu finished tied for 31st at the PGA Rocket Classic, making the cut in 3 consecutive events; he currently ranks 111th in FedEx Cup points. President: Supporting culinary talent development to create Taiwan's delicious flavorshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798594https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798594Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:07:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA New Taiwan dollar falls sharply by 1.21 jiao at midday, temporarily closing at 32.413https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798595https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798595Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:05:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Parent says toddler was grabbed by the neck and pinned down; Keelung City Government: review to be completed by 8/15https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798487https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798487Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:03:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA International fuel surcharges for Taiwan-based airlines: short-haul fee rises to 969 yuan from 8/9https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798488https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798488Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:58:15 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWith aviation fuel prices rising, the Civil Aviation Administration announced that Taiwan-based airlines will raise international fuel surcharges starting Aug. 9. The short-haul surcharge will be adjusted to $30, and the long-haul surcharge to $78. Zhonglian's tainted oil case raises questions over alleged failure to disclose; Ministry of Economic Affairs: 台糖 is a victim and a model companyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798489https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798489Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:56:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAAmid questions over the Zhonglian tainted oil case, the Ministry of Economic Affairs said 台糖 was a victim and had conducted rigorous self-inspections. Wang Shijian calls stock trading alerts a liquidity killer; 證交所 says system will be reviewedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798490https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798490Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:52:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNAWang Shijian criticized the stock trading alert system; 證交所 said it would review the system and explain existing safeguards. 2 seriously injured and taken to hospital after roof collapses on building near central Sydneyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798359https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798359Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:42:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Heat wave and ongoing drought: UK farming groups warn of possible food shortageshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798358https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798358Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:41:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Penghu slow-flying angels launch Mid-Autumn Festival mooncakes; county and city governments show support and urge the public to helphttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798365https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798365Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:40:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Cheng I-ching’s luggage was mistakenly taken but has been returned; she is focused on preparing for the Yokohama Championshipshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798372https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798372Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:39:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 日本沼津市長訪台南 盼促進觀光與產業合作https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798357https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798357Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:38:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Veterinary research institute strengthens laboratory risk drills in response to emerging infectious diseaseshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798334https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798334Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:35:58 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 亞洲藏壽司 establishes Thai subsidiary, set to open its first restaurant in the first quarter of next yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798335https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798335Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:33:56 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 財部：去年銀髮族繳房地兩稅 占比均逾3成6https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798336https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798336Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:29:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Deng Kai-wei retires 5 straight batters in 3A relief outing, tossing 1.2 innings with 3 strikeouts and no runshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798337https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798337Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:27:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Typhoon Podul approaches; 氣象署 does not rule out issuing a sea warning in the afternoon of the 7thhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798338https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798338Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:26:49 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA UK government confirms 4 women were trafficked after accusing former 哈洛德百貨 owner of sexual abusehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798339https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798339Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:24:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA “Free Flower Buds” exhibition at 中正紀念堂 offers free audio guides in 8 languageshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798232https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798232Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:19:26 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Former Brazilian first lady Michelle to run for Senate, seeking to preserve conservative influencehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798233https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798233Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:18:24 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Final round of the Women’s British Open: Hsu Wei-ling shoots 69 to tie for 6th for 2nd straight yearhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798226https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798226Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:13:22 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA 中華郵政 partners with 基富通 platform to enable online fund purchases without paperworkhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798227https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798227Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:12:20 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA EU intercepts Russian shadow fleet oil tanker, 2nd incident in 2 weekshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798228https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798228Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:11:18 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA RFI: Too many “maybes”; China’s new entry and exit rules cause anxietyhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798229https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798229Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:09:16 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA University placement admissions offer a record-low 32,000 places; applicants can register with 24 points across 3 subjectshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798230https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798230Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:09:14 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA South Korean stocks fall more than 3% in morning trading; SK海力士 and 三星電子 drop 6%https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798231https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798231Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:08:00 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA MLB: Li Hao-yu gets 1 hit and 1 RBI as Tigers beat 運動家隊 for 3rd straight winhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798123https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798123Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:07:09 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Brothers 鬼滅之刃 collaboration theme day at the Dome; tickets go on sale to all on 8/10https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798124https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798124Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:05:07 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Shen Po-yang to unveil campaign key visual on the 4th and announce five major policy proposals next weekhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798125https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798125Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:05:05 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Shots fired in late-night incident in Xinzhuang, New Taipei; man suspected of firing 5 shots turns himself in, no injuries reportedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798121https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798121Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:04:03 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Taiwan stocks opened lower but turned higher, gaining more than 600 points as CPO, memory and passive components surgedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798122https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798122Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:03:01 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA World's only offshore 5-year Chinese government bond futures contract lists in Hong Konghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798058https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798058Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:56:59 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA香港交易所 has listed the world's first 5-year Chinese government bond futures contract in an offshore market. The move will strengthen Hong Kong's role as an offshore renminbi center and encourage international investment flows. Reserves move toward precision mobilization; Wellington Koo hopes reserve officer recruitment will draw “high participation”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798059https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798059Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:56:57 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNADefense Minister Wellington Koo announced that recruitment of reserve officers and reserve noncommissioned officers will resume next year to strengthen reserve forces. The move aims to address changes in force structure resulting from the extended period of military service, and to improve precision mobilization and whole-of-society defense resilience. “English teachers” everywhere? Wellington Koo: US military helping Taiwan improve its defense capabilitieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1797984https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1797984Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:53:54 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Wellington Koo hopes the Executive Yuan's drone bill will pass; UGVs included in the year 116 budgethttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1797985https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1797985Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:51:52 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Wildfires in France brought under control as holiday crowds return to beaches; residents fear cigarette butts could spark fires againhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1797986https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1797986Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:51:50 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Body of mountaineering legend Purja, star of “14 Peaks,” found during an expeditionhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1797987https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1797987Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:50:48 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Kaohsiung man who refused to stop crashes into and injures police officer; repeat drug-driving offenses could bring a fine of up to NT$410,000https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1797988https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1797988Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:48:46 +0900Taiwan中央社 CNA Trump joins forces with Japan to boost the yen; true reason revealed: creating US financial benefits and demonstrating friendship to Japanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798780https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798780Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:54:26 +0900Taiwan風傳媒US President Donald Trump formally confirmed joint US-Japan foreign exchange intervention. He said the main motivations were the friendly US-Japan relationship and US financial interests. Are zero tariffs on imported cars out of reach? Will auto parts tariff cuts make cars cheaper? Experts outline 3 scenarios: these are the beneficiarieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798781https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798781Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:43:23 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs opposed eliminating all tariffs on imported cars and supported tariff cuts on 13 auto parts. Experts noted that lower parts costs would not immediately translate into lower vehicle prices, and that domestic automakers and the supply chain would benefit first. Bulls and bears battle in the stock market! Tech giants' earnings and Federal Reserve decisions leave investors more confused, with another major challenge this weekhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798782https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798782Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:38:05 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Investor confusion continues in the US market amid diverging results among AI-related companies and ambiguous policy signals from the Fed. Apple fell sharply after missing its financial outlook, while Microsoft posted its largest-ever gain in market capitalization on AI demand. Travel abroad and walk 35,000 steps a day without getting tired! The 5 sneaker brands young people love most in 2026: “comfortable, versatile, durable and breathable”—once you wear them, you can't go backhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798783https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798783Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:34:42 +0900Taiwan風傳媒In the first half of 2026, Nike was named the world's best-selling sneaker brand for the 3rd consecutive year, followed by New Balance and ASICS. Comfort and style are key factors for young people choosing shoes for travel. Influencer Qianqian, who has millions of followers, blurred out “1 body part” in a photo! Medical professionals explain its real purpose: neglecting it could cause troublehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798784https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798784Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:27:15 +0900Taiwan風傳媒YouTuber Qianqian, who has millions of followers, blurred her palm while sharing traditional food on Instagram, prompting discussion about biometric privacy. People with medical backgrounds said palm prints are personally identifying information, highlighting rising privacy awareness in the digital age. Buffet: Don't just know 旭集 and 鳥語! Foodies highly recommend “1 hidden all-you-can-eat spot”: great value, a wide selection, and quality seafood and drinkshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798785https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798785Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:26:11 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taipei's new buffet, Urban paradise, is drawing attention for its more than 200 dishes and 18 types of drinks. 饗賓グループ operates the venue, which is gaining notice as a premium experience for adults. Taiwan's stock market “trading restriction” mechanism is outdated! Legislator Wang Shih-chien slams the “30-year-old framework for hurting investors” and proposes 3 reforms to bring it in line with international standardshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798786https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798786Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:22:39 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Legislator Wang Shih-chien criticized Taiwan's stock market trading restriction mechanism as outdated and proposed reforms to align it with international standards. The Financial Supervisory Commission said it would consider changes to the system to protect investors' rights. Why did the US and Japan jointly intervene in the yen exchange rate? Shih Jun-ji reveals the motive: successfully defusing a global stock market “arbitrage bomb”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798787https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798787Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:12:32 +0900Taiwan風傳媒米国と日本が共同で円相場に介入し、円高を誘導した。施俊吉氏はこれを評価しつつ、日本銀行の利上げ消極姿勢が円高持続の懸念材料だと指摘。 Today's (8/3) top news! Double Ninth Festival senior-citizen cash gifts are here: up to NT$50,000—how to claim them / 5 major changes to the new Labor Pension Act take effect in August / Latest travel subsidy: eligible people can receive NT$4000 eachhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798788https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798788Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:11:44 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Several policy and public-interest updates were released at the same time, including 2026 Double Ninth Festival cash gifts for seniors, Labor Pension Act reforms, travel subsidies and international developments. The news affects millions of people and international travelers, highlighting the government's and society's focus on an aging population, retirement security and tourism recovery. An Lingrong from The Legend of Zhen Huan wasn't the most tragic! Top 10 female geniuses in Chinese dramas whose lives were ruined by their families: the top-ranked character had a bright future but was driven by a close relative to become a murdererhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798789https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798789Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:07:26 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A ranking introduces 10 female characters in Chinese dramas whose talents were stifled by the influence of their families of origin. Domestic violence, preference for sons over daughters, and sacrifices made to accommodate parents are common themes. Wall Street Journal》The battle for talent earning million-dollar salaries: Wall Street and Silicon Valley vie for “math geniuses” in their 20shttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798790https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798790Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:00:20 +0900Taiwan風傳媒AI companies and top quantitative funds are competing to recruit mathematically gifted young talent with annual salaries of $1 million. Recent graduates from MIT and Stanford are the main targets. Charli xcx's new album Music, Fashion, Film review: when a pop superstar turns “unfinished” into a new kind of finishedhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798422https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798422Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:52:39 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Charli XCX has released her new album 《Music, Fashion, Film》, adopting an intentionally imperfect sound to surpass the success of her previous album, 《BRAT》. The album explores fashion, film and the challenges of creativity. Critics have called it innovative, while some have said it feels unfinished. Ke Chih-en draws a crowd of 3,000 at a temple-front talk in Nanzi; observer says there weren't enough chairs: “Kaohsiung is shifting”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798423https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798423Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:51:30 +0900Taiwan風傳媒高雄市長選戦で国民党の柯志恩候補が楠梓区で廟口開講を行い、3000人以上が参加。対立候補の賴瑞隆氏の活動と比較して圧倒的な支持を集め、選情が活発化している様子が報じられた。 Claim your 2026 cash payout now! One location starts distributing a NT$3000 cash gift to each person today; see locations and times, plus extra payments from cities and counties across Taiwanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798424https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798424Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:45:08 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Hu Yitian’s strongest mainland Chinese dramas: TOP 10 revealed! The Story of a Dream of Splendor and My Roommate Is a Detective both lose out, as the 7.4-rated costume drama takes the crown and wins viewers overhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798425https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798425Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:45:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Hu Yitian’s starring role in The Genius Girlfriend has sparked widespread discussion. This article ranks his TOP 10 mainland Chinese dramas based on Douban ratings, with Blossoms in Adversity taking the crown with a score of 7.4, reflecting the depth of his acting and audience recognition. Drinking water before bed and keeping the air conditioning too cold make the list! Doctor reveals TOP 10 kidney-damaging habits, with the No. 1 habit practiced by many every dayhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798426https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798426Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:44:26 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Nephrologist Hong Yongxiang revealed the “10 kidney-damaging behaviors before bed,” noting that many seemingly harmless daily habits may cause kidney damage. Exercise cannot offset these risks. Was 台糖 not obligated to report the tainted oil? Writer exposes the Health Ministry’s “passing the buck” tactic: even amendments to the Food Safety Act cannot bring penaltieshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798427https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798427Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:38:25 +0900Taiwan風傳媒台糖5月驗出中聯油品苯並芘超標卻未通報，引發公眾譁然。作家漂浪島嶼批評政府以『原料非成品』為由免除其義務，形同切割大法，使修法重罰也難以適用。 “Largest offensive since World War II” halted as Trump resumes talks with Iran! Oil prices promptly fall 6%, while expert warns: “The enemy has seen through the maximum-pressure tactics”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798428https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798428Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:32:30 +0900Taiwan風傳媒US President Donald Trump temporarily halted what he called the largest offensive since the war against Iran and shifted to renewed negotiations. Easing tensions in the Middle East sent oil prices down 6%, and experts pointed to the limits of a strategy of maximum pressure. How much does a woman have to earn to be considered a high earner? Finance Ministry releases average incomes by gender—check in one click how many people you earn more thanhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798430https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798430Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Zhang Linghe and Luo Yunxi both lose out! He takes the crown among TOP 10 most intimidating male leads in mainland Chinese dramas: no one can match his fierce gaze, and he is so powerful people dare not look him in the eyehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798429https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798429Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 “Made people consume tainted oil for 2 extra months!” KMT demands accountability from 台糖: Which executive decided to cover it up?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798431https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798431Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:24:56 +0900Taiwan風傳媒国民党は台糖が5月に発癌性物質超标の食用油を検出しながら通報せず、国民が2カ月近く毒油を摂取したと批判。意思決定の透明化と責任追及を要求。 星巴克咖啡買一送一、7-11買7送7…全台「今天咖啡優惠」懶人包 這間「買2送3每杯20元」最優惠https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798432https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798432Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:24:12 +0900Taiwan風傳媒On Aug. 3, coffee chains and convenience stores across Taiwan held a wave of discount campaigns, including buy-one-get-one-free offers. Starbucks, 7-ELEVEN, 美廉社 and others took part, aiming to boost spending at the start of the week. US-China AI race escalates! China considers restricting top models from going abroad, while US Congress pushes RASA Act to block cloud accesshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798433https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798433Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:21:42 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The Chinese government is restricting the transfer of advanced AI models overseas, while the United States is advancing the RASA bill to prevent technology transfers through cloud services. The contest for technological leadership is intensifying as open-weight models from Chinese companies gain international traction. US-Japan joint market intervention shocks currency markets! After the yen surges, can it shake off its weakness? The real test is only just beginninghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798434https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798434Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:18:31 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The United States and Japan intervened jointly in the foreign exchange market for the first time in 15 years, sending the yen higher. The yen's future trajectory will depend on the Bank of Japan's monetary policy and the US-Japan interest rate gap. Zhou Lingwen elected head of baseball association; Kuo Chih-hui speaks after defeat: “I accept the result calmly; my efforts still fell short”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798435https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798435Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:03:04 +0900Taiwan風傳媒周玲妏 was elected the first woman to lead the 中華民國棒球協會. 郭智輝 conceded defeat and said he would continue to support Taiwanese baseball. The event marks progress in gender diversity and sports governance. Trump discusses halting “world-war-level” military action against Iran, reveals which country’s intervention was the biggest factorhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798436https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798436Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:02:05 +0900Taiwan風傳媒アメリカのトランプ大統領が8月2日、伊朗への大規模軍事攻撃を中止し、外交解決を優先する方針を表明。サウジアラビアやUAEなどの勧告を受け、ホルムズ海峡の通行と核計画についての協議を8月3日に開始する予定。 When the “Korean Wave” turns into a “Japan drift”: South Korean salaries are clearly higher, so why are young people scrambling for jobs in Japan?https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798437https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798437Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:01:54 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Although South Korea’s economy is stronger than Japan’s, high youth unemployment is driving many young people to seek work in Japan. Japanese companies, facing labor shortages amid a declining birthrate and aging population, are actively recruiting South Korean talent, creating a structural complementarity. Making a positive impact and advancing sustainable social development: 南山人壽 wins recognition with three top honors at the 2026 Taiwan SIA Taiwan Sustainable Investment Awardshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798060https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798060Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:03 +0900Taiwan風傳媒南山人壽 won three top honors at the 2026 Taiwan SIA Taiwan Sustainable Investment Awards in its first year competing, demonstrating its leadership in responsible investment and stewardship. The achievement is a significant indicator for the financial sector’s sustainable transition. Millions of workers are about to receive money! New labor pension system dividend averages 11.8萬元 per person—check when it will be paid and how much you’ll receive with one clickhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798061https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798061Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 2026 North Coast Tides and Fire in Jinshan: AI light displays keep visitors entertained until dawnhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798062https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798062Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:58:49 +0900Taiwan風傳媒The 2026 North Coast Tides and Fire event was held in Jinshan, New Taipei City, combining international fire performances, AI light displays and sunrise yoga to create an immersive experience from night until morning and upgrade local tourism. 羅慧夫顱顏基金會 launches “The First Touch” photo contest! GuiGui Wu Yingjie supports babies with cleft lip and palate, saying: “Parents of children with craniofacial differences are a thousand times braver than I am”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798063https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798063Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:56:48 +0900Taiwan風傳媒羅慧夫顱顏基金會 has launched the fourth “The First Touch” photo contest, inviting parents in Taiwan to share touching moments from their newborns’ arrival. Wu Yingjie is serving as its goodwill ambassador, highlighting the importance of equality in life and social acceptance. Tech workers in Zhubei switch off the moment they get home: Zuoxiang Design turns a house into a restorative retreathttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798064https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798064Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:54:39 +0900Taiwan風傳媒左巷設計 provides home designs for technology-sector families in Zhubei that combine comfort and functionality. The aim is to reduce stress after returning home by optimizing storage, lighting and floor plans. How do you peel a hard-boiled egg without the shell sticking? Nutritionist shares 1 step to take after cooking for “guaranteed success”—no salt needed for a tender egg that peels in secondshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798065https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798065Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:53:38 +0900Taiwan風傳媒National Taiwan University nutrition PhD Wu Yingrong explains why fresh eggs are difficult to peel and offers 3 practical tips for easily peeling hard-boiled eggs in one piece. She also says the nutrient absorption rate of hard-boiled eggs can reach 99% and recommends eating 2 to 3 a day. Winners of the inaugural City Care Excellence Awards to be announced on Aug. 10! 16 counties and cities across Taiwan vie for a new benchmark in “city care capacity”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798066https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798066Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:49:32 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan’s first award recognizing integrated citywide care governance, the inaugural City Care Excellence Awards, will announce its winners on Aug. 10, with 16 counties and cities across Taiwan competing. The awards aim to establish a new benchmark for cities’ capacity to provide care in an aging society and carry significant policy-modeling value. Sun Li and Wu Jinyan both lose out! She takes the crown among TOP 10 smartest female leads in mainland Chinese dramas: IQ of 174, even Einstein would bow down to herhttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798067https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798067Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:44:56 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 Could back payments for public-sector pension shortfalls fail to materialize? Lee Lai-hsi blasts the Lai government for “distorting the law”: “Then solve it politically”https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798068https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798068Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:41:07 +0900Taiwan風傳媒Taiwan's temporary pension-gap compensation for public-sector and education employees has been implemented, but the absence of funding in next year's budget has fueled concern. Li Lai-hsi, a leader of the anti-pension-reform movement, accused the government of distorting the law. Are the 2026 Taipei and New Taipei mayoral races already taking shape? Scholar analyzes the latest contest: These 2 candidates have a strong chance of winninghttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798069https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798069Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:40:34 +0900Taiwan風傳媒US-based scholar Weng Lichung analyzed the 2026 Taipei and New Taipei mayoral races, saying Shen Po-yang has a low chance of winning in Taipei and Lee Chuan holds a slight edge in New Taipei. The races are already paving the way for the 2028 presidential election and carry major political significance. After sending out 200 resumes, he still couldn’t beat a “lobster”: China’s 12.7 million highly educated new graduates become the first “victims” of the AI wavehttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798070https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798070Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:40:15 +0900Taiwan風傳媒 2026 NT$10,000 cash handout is coming! One location’s eligible residents can receive the money by Aug. 10; see which 9 counties and cities are offering additional paymentshttps://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798071https://ainews.idaeo.ai/180m/20260803-12/index-en-p7.html#n1798071Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:39:50 +0900Taiwan風傳媒A bill for the “全民普發一萬元” payout planned for 2026 passed its first reading, but formal implementation still requires budget approval. In the meantime, 9 local governments, including Hualien County's Guangfu Township, have begun their own cash distributions. Guangfu Township's final deadline is Aug. 10, and unclaimed payments will be forfeited.